Residents press council on night coverage as sheriff outlines scheduling limits
Residents and councilors pressed the sheriff about gaps in overnight coverage and how the 80 contracted weekly hours are scheduled; the sheriff said one deputy may be the only county resource after early morning hours and that mutual‑aid is used.
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Residents raised concerns about coverage during late‑night hours and whether the town could be left waiting during emergencies if deputies are assigned elsewhere. A resident recounted an incident where a dispatcher warned it could be a long wait for a deputy to arrive; the sheriff replied that after roughly 2–3 a.m. there may be one deputy for the entire county but troopers and neighboring counties are routinely called for assistance.
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