Council hears concerns after two sheriff deputies removed from Centerpoint; chief outlines contract coverage
Oct 1, 2026
Oct 1, 2026
A councilmember raised public-safety concerns after the city’s contract with the Jefferson County Sheriff reduced two deputy positions; the chief said the contract includes coverage language and described deputy shift times and continued service arrangements.
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A councilmember raised alarms about public safety after two sheriff deputies assigned to Centerpoint were removed from regular duty. The councilmember said the removals left the city with fewer deputies and urged officials to explain the change.
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