Board authorizes 20 MCSO positions in bid to reduce overtime; amendment passes 10–8
The board approved an amendment to reduce overtime and add 20 Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office positions (10 deputies, 10 corrections) plus a $300,000 MCTS pilot; supporters said new classes and training will reduce overtime, opponents urged waiting for a staffing study; vote 10–8.
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The Milwaukee County Board on Nov. 6 approved an amendment (item 11) to convert expected overtime spending into 20 new Sheriff's Office positions and a $300,000 pilot program for deputies to ride MCTS buses. The amendment passed by roll call, 10 ayes to 8 noes.
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