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Sheriff, DA, public defender and probation chief describe staffing pressures, changing laws and coordination needs
Summary
At a public safety panel during the Jan. 14 workshop, the county’s top criminal-justice officials described staffing shortages, effects from recent ballot measures, and closer interagency coordination. They urged clearer metrics and regular reporting to help supervisors set budget priorities.
Mendocino County’s sheriff, district attorney, public defender and chief probation officer presented a public-safety panel at the Jan. 14 supervisors’ workshop and told members that recruitment and retention, changes in state law and limits on funding are shaping local outcomes.
Sheriff Matthew Bridal said the office is recruiting deputies and that rural response times can be long where there are wide territories to cover. He said deputies need to be paid competitively to keep personnel in remote posts.
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