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Polk County sheriff reports recent crashes, department short of sworn staff
Summary
The sheriff (name not specified) told supervisors the department experienced recent serious crashes on Highway 65 and said the office is short two deputies and one dispatcher but has candidates in process.
Polk County’s sheriff (name not specified in the transcript) updated supervisors on recent serious crashes and staffing shortages in the department.
The sheriff reported a fatal crash at Highway 65 over the weekend and another crash the following day; the transcript does not provide a definitive total fatality count. He also said the department is short two deputies and one dispatcher but that candidates are lined up and the office hopes to reach full staffing later in the summer.
The sheriff said the department is also in talks with T‑Mobile about renting space on one of the county’s towers to support sheriff’s office communications.
Discussion: Supervisors asked procedural questions about filling vacancies and scheduling; the sheriff said recruitment is ongoing and that community outreach and hiring are active.
Ending: The sheriff invited further questions and noted planned events for Corrections Week, including a cookout for correctional staff.
