Commissioners question sheriff camera program and whether ticket revenue covers new officer

Sep 17, 2024

During the Baker County budget workshop commissioners debated funding for an additional sheriff's office position tied to a proposed camera system, with staff reporting 27 tickets and roughly $6,000 in anticipated revenue for a seven-month period; commissioners worried the program may not sustain a full-time position.

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Commissioners at a Baker County budget workshop questioned whether revenue from traffic citations tied to a proposed camera enforcement system would cover the cost of a full-time position to review footage and manage citations.

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