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Explore the latest federal detention trends and operational strategies impacting local correctional facilities. From emerging federal detainee population patterns to proven budget optimization techniques, find the essential information your facility needs to maximize reimbursement while maintaining operational excellence.
What Federal Detention Cost Analysis Delivers
By Hunter Jablonski |
Last month, we examined the factors that impact a per diem rate for housing federal prisoners in local jails. They include staffing, healthcare, facility operations, transportation, and administrative support. They […]
The Factors That Influence Your Federal Per Diem Rate
By Hunter Jablonski |
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 […]
The Experience Behind JailGeek: Leadership in Federal Detention Reimbursement
By Hunter Jablonski |
Why Experience Matters in Federal Detention Reimbursement County detention facilities face growing challenges when pursuing fair federal detention reimbursement. Rising operational costs, evolving regulations, and increasingly complex Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) […]
JailGeek Hosts TopGolf Networking Event During the 2026 National Sheriffs’ Association Annual Conference
By Hunter Jablonski |
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 […]
Why Indirect Costs Can’t Be Overlooked: The FY2027 Budget and Your Facility
By Hunter Jablonski |
How JailGeek helps local jails capture every allowable expense in federal detention reimbursement The President’s FY2027 Budget makes one thing clear: immigration enforcement, federal detention, and border security remain national […]
What the FY2027 Federal Budget Means for Local Jails
By Hunter Jablonski |
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
By Hunter Jablonski |
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
By Hunter Jablonski |
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
By Hunter Jablonski |
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
By Hunter Jablonski |
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
By John Scalia |
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
By Hunter Jablonski |
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
By Hunter Jablonski |
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, […]
From DOJ Attorney to Tech CEO: The Vision Behind JailGeek and a Commitment to Community
By Hunter Jablonski |
A Foundation Forged in Federal Service JailGeek was founded in 2020 by Joe Summerill, a former U.S. Department of Justice attorney with over two decades of experience specializing in federal […]
FY 2026 ICE Funding and Federal Detention Budget: Strategic Opportunities for Local Jails
By John Scalia |
The FY 2026 federal appropriations process reveals critical funding patterns that directly impact local jail revenue opportunities. Understanding how ICE funding and U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) budget allocations translate into […]
ICE Detention Facilities Expansion Creates $45 Billion Opportunity for Local Sheriffs
By Steve Casey |
The proposed FY 2026 budget allocates an unprecedented $45 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), doubling the nation’s immigration detention capacity from 50,000 to over 107,000 beds. This historic […]
Leveraging Local Jail Capacity: Strategic Opportunities in Second Chance Act Federal Reentry Partnerships
By Hugh Hurwitz |
The Changing Landscape of Federal Detention The First Step Act, combined with the Second Chance Act, created an unprecedented demand for rehabilitative housing that the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) […]
JailGeek Hosts NSA Subcommittee on Fort Lauderdale Waterways
By Hunter Jablonski |
During the Summer 2025 National Sheriffs Association (NSA) Conference, JailGeek had the honor of hosting members of the NSA Subcommittee on State Sheriff Associations for an unforgettable evening aboard […]
New Federal Detention Requirements: What Sheriffs Can Expect
By Hunter Jablonski |
More Local Jail Beds Will Be Needed Under the Trump Administration Federal detention bed space needs are projected to increase significantly during a second Trump administration, prompting a call for […]
Former Federal Bureau of Prisons Acting Director Hugh Hurwitz Joins JailGeek Advisory Team
By Hunter Jablonski |
Brings unparalleled expertise from leading one of the world’s largest correctional systems SANTA MONICA, CA – JailGeek announced today that Hugh Hurwitz, former Acting Director of the Federal Bureau of […]
