Town cites officer coverage and safety concerns; County says costs outweigh benefits
The Town of Mead and the Weld County Sheriff’s Office are at odds over whether Southern Weld County currently needs a holding facility. Mead Police say the lack of a local facility is leaving their officers stretched thin, while the Sheriff’s Office argues the costs of reopening such a site far outweigh the benefits.
Mead Police recently released a social media video titled “No Holding Facility” as part of their public education campaign. The department says officers must transport every arrest to Greeley, often leaving Mead uncovered for one to three hours. With nearly 6,900 residents, more than 125 miles of road to patrol, and a new school opening in 2026, Mead leaders say the problem will only worsen…