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Sheriff says staffing improving but faces $2.4M camera decision and rising operational costs
Summary
The sheriff briefed commissioners on staffing gains and operational savings, but said replacing body-worn and in-car camera systems could cost about $2.4 million and digital-forensics storage needs are pressing; he outlined internal savings steps and service trade-offs.
The Deschutes County sheriff reported progress on recruitment, operational savings and upcoming capital needs but flagged immediate pressures from aging technology.
The sheriff said the office has improved staffing levels and reduced overtime by not backfilling certain positions, and that several procurement and vendor choices have produced recurring savings. However, he told the board that a modern body-worn camera and in‑car…
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