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Commissioners ask for overtime and equity tracking as sheriff's lateral deputy incentive program is extended to October
Summary
Thurston County commissioners discussed a resolution to extend a lateral deputy treatment incentives program for patrol and corrections staff until October; commissioners asked the sheriff's office to track overtime impacts, equity implications across departments, and other metrics before the extension is finalized.
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners reviewed a proposed resolution to extend a treatment incentives program for lateral deputy sheriffs and corrections deputies and agreed to keep it as a department item for additional follow-up and reporting rather than returning it to consent.
Commissioners raised concerns about potential overtime consequences and equity implications if the county extends leave banks or other benefits to lateral hires. "I was primarily concerned about potential indirect…
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