Capt. Chris Krahn walks down a hallway lined with historic photos at the Rock County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, July 9. The sheriff’s office began moving into its new building in June. It is part of a $96 million project that also includes expansion and renovation of the adjacent Rock County Jail.
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JANESVILLE — A month after they began moving into their new building, Rock County Sheriff’s Office staff say they’re settling in and enjoying the abundance of windows that flood offices and common areas with natural light, and the improved working conditions provided by clean and functional office, common and meeting areas.
Rock County Sheriff Curt Fell sits in his new office on Tuesday, July 9.
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On June 12, they began moving out of the century-old Pinehurst building, that’s still visible through some windows. It will eventually be torn down to make way for a new staff parking lot. Sheriff’s office staff say it was crowded, old, lacked adequate security and lacked good building flow, with inmates and members of the public needing to be taken through their work areas for conferences and other activities.
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The new lobby at the Rock County Sheriff’s Office.
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The new break room and kitchen at the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, adjacent to an outdoor courtyard for staff.
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The main entry doors at the new Rock County Sheriff's Office, with ongoing construction reflected in the glass, in July 2024.
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Capt. Chris Krahn walks through the new vehicle garage, that includes a car wash and space for all of the sheriff's office vehicles, including its squads and motorcycles.
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Capt. Matthew Jacobson stands in the new Real-Time Operations Center at the Rock County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, July 9.
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Capt. Caleb Beutin works at his desk at the Rock County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, July 9.
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A new outdoor courtyard at the Rock County Sheriff's Office can be used by staff.
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Rock County Sheriff Curt Fell sits in his new office on Tuesday, July 9.
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Capt. Chris Krahn walks down a hallway lined with historic photos at the Rock County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, July 9.
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A historic seal hangs on a wall at the new Rock County Sheriff's Office.
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Electronics storage at the new Rock County Sheriff's Office.
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