06/11/2026
Yellowstone County Detention Facility would like thank NIJO (National Institute for Jail Operations) for the recognition and honoring us with the "Detention Facility Innovation Award". This award is given to a facility which has demonstrated exceptional achievement in developing and/or enhancing a particular aspect or feature in the facility or in the operations.
Officers attended classes on leadership, legal-based training, use of force, mental health, gang training, and so much more!
Undersheriff Lester instructed a course "Winning the Talent War: Detention Facility Edition" The course covered leadership, accountability, resiliency, recruiting, and high morals.
We were also given the opportunity to network and collaborate with agencies and vendors around the Midwest. Ideas were shared and meaningful partnerships were built. We look forward to using these resources to better serve our communities within Yellowstone County.