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Sheriff reports October activity and warns of squad car shortages; bids out for replacements
Summary
Sheriff reported October operational metrics (55 bookings; avg. jail pop 30; dispatch handled 702 calls) and warned that two F-150 sheriff vehicles have major engine/timing failures, leaving the department low on spares. Bids for new squad cars are out and the department has received three responses.
Sheriff (name not specified) opened the department's monthly report with operational figures for October: 55 bookings in the month, an average jail population of about 30, 414 complaints, 59 citations, 19 papers served and 13 transports. Dispatch handled 702 calls, including roughly 98 EMS calls, 156 police calls and 20 fire-related calls.
"For October, we had 55 bookings in the month," the sheriff said. He described ongoing fleet problems: two Ford F-150s have suffered major engine and timing failures, leaving only two backup vehicles that may need to operate as primary squads.
The sheriff said bids for replacement squad cars have been issued and are due on Monday; he reported three responses so far. Committee members asked about historical lead times for vehicle delivery and the time needed to upfit vehicles with emergency equipment. The sheriff noted past deliveries (Dodges) arrived in about 2—2—3 months and said upfitting is expedited when parts and outfitters are coordinated early.
The sheriff also announced a conditional hire: "We interviewed him last week, and extended him a conditional offer, which he accepted," referring to a part-time candidate, Aaron Frederick, a student at Southwest Tech who will help with staffing as he completes onboarding.
Committee members pressed on contingency plans if more squads go out of service; the sheriff said staff can temporarily share vehicles or arrange exchanges, but acknowledged the practice increases vehicle mileage and accelerates wear. No formal action was taken; the committee heard the operational report and noted the procurement process.
