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Fisher County officials interview sheriff candidates; veteran-status waiver and residency checks remain unresolved
Summary
Fisher County commissioners interviewed applicants for a temporary two‑year sheriff appointment, probing veteran‑status hiring waivers, licensure timelines and residency documentation; one candidate pledged to pursue a peace officer license and said he would 'hear' and 'be open' to residents' concerns.
Fisher County commissioners questioned candidates for a special two‑year sheriff appointment, focusing on whether applicants qualify under a statutory veteran‑status waiver and on outstanding residency and background documentation.
Unidentified Speaker 1, questioning candidates, said the district attorney reviewed applicants’ files and confirmed that, while an applicant may meet veteran‑status criteria, county practice would limit someone who lacks a peace officer license to administrative duties until they obtain licensure. "They give you the capability to only act in a administrative fashion up until the point that you…
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