As reported by BayNews9, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is at it again.
In another “cost-cutting” measure, the Polk County Jail will no longer provide free underwear to its inmates.Normally, when an inmate is booked in the jail, they are given an orange shirt, orange pants and underwear.
In order to save money, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has proposed making males inmates pay if they want their “tighty whities.”
The cost-saving measure was part of the sheriff’s 2011-2012 budget he presented to county commissioners Thursday afternoon. Judd said it will save the county $45,000.
Although women behind bars will still be provided underwear, the men will have to pay.
“For those who don’t want to pay, they can let the breeze blow up one leg and out the other,” Judd said (in classic Grady Judd fashion).
The idea drew smiles from several county commissioners and laughter from the crowd.
“You and I buy it at the store. So, if they want it, they can buy it,” he said. Judd said they are also cutting eleven (11) positions, including six (6) supervisors.
Judd says while his department is doing more with less, his highest priority remains keeping the people of Polk County safe.
Judd said the new policy will not cause the quality of service from the department to go down.
“None of these cuts will keep us from answering the call,” Judd said.
FYI — As for the underwear, it’s about $2.50 for briefs and $4.50 for boxers. The choice is up to the inmates.
“We give our inmates choices at our jail,” he said.
The new underwear rule will breeze into effect Aug. 1st.
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