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County recognitions highlight 'Bear Gives Back' program; officials cite $2.2M in avoided incarceration costs
Summary
Sheriff's Office and judges presented and celebrated the Bear Gives Back community service diversion program; county officials said the initiative has produced estimated taxpayer savings of about $2.2 million since 2020.
Sheriff Salazar and several judges presented the county’s “Bear Gives Back” diversion program to the Commissioners Court on Sept. 9, highlighting community service projects that help low‑level nonviolent offenders avoid incarceration while performing work for the county and partner nonprofits.
County officials said the program — launched in 2020 — has allowed qualified participants to complete…
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