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Sheriff's Office thanks council for $5.7M jail investment, cites staff retention and safety
Norfolk City Council · November 19, 2025
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Summary
A Norfolk Sheriff's Office representative thanked councilmembers for a $5.7 million capital investment in the city jail — citing a new fire-alarm system and medical clinic that officials say will improve safety and help recruitment and retention.
At the Nov. 18 Norfolk City Council meeting, Joe Baron spoke on behalf of the Norfolk Sheriff's Office to thank councilmembers for recent actions toward pay parity and a capital investment in the city jail.
"Your $5,700,000 capital…
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