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Polk County sheriff reports 2,592 calls in August; medical care at jail shifted to hospitals
Summary
Sheriff's office reported August activity including 2,592 calls, increased transports after local medical provider stopped jail services, five DUI arrests and ongoing fraud calls; the office warned residents about scams and provided a nonemergency number.
Polk County Sheriff's Office reported 2,592 total calls in August, including 789 emergency calls and 1,803 nonemergency calls, the sheriff told commissioners during the meeting.
The office recorded 83 civil services, total paid services of $4,334 and 1,411 noncharged services. Transports during August accounted for approximately 5,067 miles and about 167.5 deputy hours, officials said.
The sheriff reported the county no…
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