The Factors That Influence Your Federal Per Diem Rate
For counties that house federal detainees, understanding how to increase a federal per diem rate starts with a more fundamental question: What does it currently cost the facility to provide […]
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JailGeek Hosts TopGolf Networking Event During the 2026 National Sheriffs’ Association Annual Conference
Nearly 80 sheriffs, detention professionals, and industry partners gathered at TopGolf Omaha before the 2026 National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) Annual Conference. The 2026 National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) Annual Conference
What the FY2027 Federal Budget Means for Local Jails
A budget built around enforcement and what it means for your facility The Trump Administration’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 federal budget makes one thing unmistakably clear: immigration enforcement, federal detention,
Meet Jon Mattson: JailGeek’s new Director of Business Development
JailGeek’s new Director of Business Development brings over a decade of public safety experience to help counties maximize federal detention reimbursements When counties successfully renegotiate federal inmate housing agreements, the
Navigating the USMS IGA Application: A Roadmap for Local Jails
For local jails housing federal detainees, securing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the U.S. Marshals Service is one of the most significant steps a facility can take toward sustainable, federally funded
Transforming Surplus Capacity into Sustainable Partnerships: Key Takeaways from Our NSA Winter Conference Seminar
At the 2026 National Sheriffs’ Association Winter Conference in Washington, D.C., JailGeek CEO Joe Summerill and advisor Hugh Hurwitz, former Acting Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, led a
Beyond the Standard Rate: How Core+™ Transforms Federal Detention Negotiations
For local jails housing federal detainees, the per diem rate paid by a federal agency is much more than a line item. It is the foundation of sustainable operations, determining
Decoding the 2026 Federal Budget: Stability for USMS, Surging Growth For ICE
As sheriffs and county administrators plan for the coming year, the recently enacted FY2026 federal budget offers critical insights into ICE detention capacity and the detention landscape. Far from being
JailGeek Relocates to San Francisco: Scaling Federal Detention Reimbursement Technology
As we step into the new year, JailGeek is embarking on a significant and strategic move: establishing our new headquarters in San Francisco. This relocation represents a strategic alignment of
The JailGeek Team: Expertise Driving Equitable Outcomes
At JailGeek, our mission to level the playing field for local governments housing federal detainees is powered by a team with a unique blend of deep industry expertise, analytical rigor,