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Fairfield County chief briefs council on local staffing, adds detective for special victims cases
Summary
Chief Collins told council the sheriff’s office remains financially and organizationally strong, reaffirmed the county’s partnership with Canal Winchester, and announced Detective Jamie Schell will be assigned locally to handle special victims cases; council expressed support for retaining Sergeant Strong at the station.
The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office joined Canal Winchester’s meeting for an open dialogue about the sheriff contract and local policing. Chief Collins described the office as "extremely strong" organizationally and financially and praised the 20‑year partnership with the city.
Council members raised concerns about retention of local sergeants and whether Canal Winchester’s station is treated as a training post. Multiple…
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