Council confronts sheriff's coverage change after shooting; chief says county reallocating resources
Councilors said Pinal County notified the town it will stop routine patrols and provide only emergency response; the police chief disputed some characterizations and said the county is reallocating deputies to other areas, prompting the council to request a separate meeting with PCSO to resolve coverage and communication problems.
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Council members raised alarm after being told by Pinal County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) that the county would not provide active patrol coverage within Mammoth and would limit assistance to emergency responses. Council member Sydney said the town was notified on Sept. 30 that PCSO "is not going to be providing active control of the town of Mammoth any longer" and described the county action as a sharp change in support for routine patrol coverage.
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