Crook County discusses sheriff staffing levels, courthouse security and an interactive budget tool
County staff and the sheriff's office reviewed patrol, jail, court-security and probation staffing options and an Excel tool that models personnel costs under 'ideal,' 'current' and 'minimum' service levels; officials stressed state mandates and uncertain state funding for probation.
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Good afternoon, Crook County commissioners met in a special public session Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, to continue a follow-up discussion on core services for the sheriff's office, including patrol, the jail, courthouse security and probation staffing. Will Van Vactor, Crook County manager, and staff reviewed tables that map full-time-equivalent (FTE) counts and personnel costs across “ideal,” “current,” “critical” and statutory minimum service levels and demonstrated an Excel tool that models how different mixes would fit the county budget.
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