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Court narrowly approves compensatory overtime policy after law-enforcement objections
Summary
After extended discussion and public comment questioning a proposed $15,000-per-quarter cap, the Hood County Commissioners Court approved a compensatory overtime policy by a 3–2 vote; law-enforcement speakers argued the quarterly cap underestimates peak needs and urged a year‑long pool or larger allocation.
The Hood County Commissioners Court voted 3–2 to approve a revised compensatory overtime policy following extended debate between commissioners and law‑enforcement representatives about how to fund and administer overtime.
Public commenters and several department representatives warned that a $60,000 annual figure framed as $15,000 per quarter would not match historic usage and could leave officers unpaid after major incidents. Kenneth Copeland, a resident with federal grants experience who addressed the court, said he…
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