Clallam County Sheriff’s Department officials say they are looking into partnering with other law enforcement agencies to conduct a door-to-door campaign to apprehend residents with outstanding active arrest warrants.
The program could take place sometime later this year and would likely focus on those with active driving while under the influence of alcohol or narcotics warrants like the Jefferson County operation, said Jim Borte, coordinator of the Clallam County DUI Task Force.
Borte said the amount of available space at the Clallam County jail is one of the major considerations.
“We’ve been at or near capacity for several months,” he said. “We’ll need to check back and see when there is availability.”
As of late Saturday, the Clallam County jail housed 126 inmates, Sgt. Al Collins said, noting there are 120 permanent beds at the jail.
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