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Pulaski County sheriff warns of staffing shortfall as deputies consider leaving
Summary
Sheriff Bobby Jones told the Pulaski County Fiscal Court that as many as eight deputies have told him in recent weeks they intend to leave, citing pay and insurance; 12 school resource officers are slated to transfer to the Board of Education, further reducing county law-enforcement capacity.
Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones told the county fiscal court that he has spoken with eight deputies in the last two weeks who have expressed an intention to leave, and that the office faces near-term retirements and potential losses that could reduce patrol coverage.
Jones delivered the update during the court's regular session. "I have spoken to eight different deputies in the last two weeks about their intentions of leaving," Jones said, adding that pay and family insurance costs are driving some deputies to consider other employers.
The sheriff outlined staffing numbers and timelines to explain the shortfall. "Our start pay for new deputies is $18.25 an hour," Jones said. He added that the office covers 100% of employee health insurance but that family coverage remains costly: "We pay 100% of the employee's insurance and with only a $2,000 deductible ... it's costing us…
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