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Calimesa officials hear public concern over one-deputy contract; sheriff outlines patrol and specialized-service coverage
Summary
A longtime resident urged the City Council to explain scope and cost of the sheriff contract after saying it provides one patrol deputy; the sheriff—s captain described current patrol coverage and specialized services included in the contract and said county deputies can supplement the city when needed.
Joyce McIntyre, a former Calimesa mayor and councilwoman, told the City Council the city—s sheriff contract appears to provide for one patrol deputy and laid out items she said are listed in the document, including a problem-oriented policing deputy and a community services officer.
"On page 63 of the city's 25/26 budget for police, the current contract includes patrol services, one problem oriented policing deputy, and a community services officer 24 hours 365 days," McIntyre said, and she urged staff to report back on how often specialized services are called out and at what cost.
Riverside County Sheriff—s Office Captain Arthur responded during the scheduled sheriff report that…
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