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Sheriff warns overtime will remain high until jail staffing stabilizes; council discusses transfer options
Summary
Sheriff and council members debated jail staffing and overtime Sept. 11. Sheriff said recent hiring brings the jail to full roster but several staff remain in training; he warned overtime could remain elevated until those officers complete training and stay in post.
Howard County’s sheriff told the county council at its Sept. 11 budget workshop that the sheriff’s office is making progress hiring correctional staff but that overtime will likely remain elevated until newly hired officers complete training and remain on duty.
The sheriff reported the department had reached a full‑authorized staffing level on paper and…
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