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Precinct 4 constable urges added deputies, cites courthouse security fund as a local resource
Summary
Constable Josh Joplin told commissioners Precinct 4 covers 322 square miles and is understaffed; he asked for a courthouse deputy, deputy constable positions and vehicle replacements and recommended splitting justice-court security funds among the five constables for court-security needs outside the central courthouse.
Constable Josh Joplin (Precinct 4) gave an extended presentation to the commissioners describing high growth in his rural precinct, heavy civil-process and bailiff workloads, and an array of requests including additional deputies, vehicle replacements and a reallocation proposal for the justice-court security fund.
Scope and staffing: Joplin said Precinct 4 covers roughly 322 square miles and compared its area to several U.S. cities to illustrate scale. He said the precinct has seen new housing subdivisions, RV resorts and commercial parks that increase calls for service and that he currently operates with four deputies, one administrative…
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