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Sheriff outlines staffing push, jail replacement plan after large overtime costs
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The county sheriff told the New Carlisle City Council that overtime costs topped $1.33 million last year and that the department is hiring deputies while studying sites and financing for a new jail.
The county sheriff told the City of New Carlisle council on Jan. 21 that his office is increasing hiring and road-patrol staffing after overtime costs topped $1.33 million last year.
At a City Council meeting, the sheriff — who took office Jan. 6 and spoke during the council’s public session — described heavy early overtime and said his office is recruiting deputies and reassigning staff to reduce recurring overtime expenses. "Last year, Clark County Sheriff's Office spent $1,330,000 in overtime," he said.
The sheriff said about 70% of overtime costs are outside dispatch and that the department plans to “beef up” road patrols to reduce forced overtime. He told the council the department will staff 10 officers per shift in road…
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