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Wilson County panel approves jail overtime budget amendment amid staffing shortfalls
Summary
The Wilson County Law Enforcement Committee approved a budget amendment to cover jail overtime after the sheriff reported six open detention positions and recent periods requiring round-the-clock supervision for inmates.
The Wilson County Law Enforcement Committee approved a budget amendment to cover jail overtime after the sheriff reported persistent staffing shortages and recent spikes in jail medical and transport duties.
Wilson County Sheriff (name not specified) told the committee the jail currently has six open detention positions, down from a recent high of 10 to 12, and said one additional staffer began work the day of the meeting. "We've been struggling to keep staffing. As of today, we have 6 open positions at 1 point,…
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