BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – After months of frustration, Beltrami County, Minnesota’s new website remains plagued by a critical flaw: it fails to display the current jail inmate list and photos. In a quest for answers, we conducted a records request and engaged in a conversation with Emergency Manager Chris Muller. Here’s the breakdown:
- The website, crafted by GHD Digital, cost a hefty $35,200, with an additional $1,661 allocated to Pro Phoenix Corporation.
- This sophisticated system, utilized by dispatchers and law enforcement, meticulously archives records of calls, reports, evidence, and photos.
- Despite its intricate database structure, the website still struggles to generate the crucial jail inmate list with accompanying photos.
- The repercussions extend beyond inconvenience, as the inmate list serves as a vital resource for news outlets, families searching for missing individuals, and law enforcement.
- Promisingly, Emergency Manager Chris Mohler assures that the system is undergoing rigorous testing this week, signaling a hopeful resolution on the horizon.
Stay tuned for updates as the saga unfolds.
I’m Neil Berg reporting for trfnews.i234.me
Lot of tax dollars for a garbage website