Art Maglinger, who has been serving as Daviess County Jailer since Aug. 31, 2017, will keep the office, this time serving a full term.
Maglinger first took the position when former Daviess County Jailer David Osborne announced plans to retire early because of health concerns. Osborne recommended that Maglinger, a detective with Owensboro Police Department, be appointed on an interim basis. Maglinger accepted and Daviess County Judge Executive Al Mattingly appointed the detective.
“I am truly humbled and want to thank Daviess County for allowing me to continue serving as your jailer,” Maglinger said. “I move forward with the same degree of integrity, diligence and dedication on behalf of the community, the jail staff and inmates.”
In his short tenure as jailer, Maglinger has been able to effect significant change at the detention center.
According to Maglinger, Sergeant Zack Ezell began the process of testing and implementing a new safety technology called Guard1, which will assist with the electronic tracking and monitoring of inmate activity. Maglinger said this new system will improve the efficiency and security of the facility.
In September, Maglinger asked Daviess County Fiscal Court for funds to change the detention center’s health care provider to Southern Health Partners, which he said would increase costs by a total of $41,000 over an 8-month period. Maglinger said this change will ensure the inmates receive the best medical and mental health care possible.
And last week, Maglinger announced Kellwell Commissary as the jail’s new commissary provider. As a part of that new partnership, Maglinger said, the jail is considering video visitation, a law library and a digital mail system. Additionally, Kellwell Commissary offers a wide variety of food, hygiene and clothing items at cheaper costs.
“The jail staff and I have worked extremely hard, and I am excited to build on the firm foundation that we have in place,” Maglinger said. “We have been diligent to continue progress, and I am excited to see the results of our labor going forward.”
