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Prince George sheriff asks board for 2.5 deputies as court workload and extraditions rise
Summary
Sheriff told the Board of Supervisors the department’s civil‑process and court transport workload has surged and requested 2.5 new positions—two deputies plus a half‑time accreditation manager—citing rising extraditions and long multi‑court days that strain staff and safety.
Sheriff told the Prince George County Board of Supervisors during the FY2027 work session that rising court activity and extraditions have stretched the department and staff resources. "I want to start off first of all with the workload and I’m asking for 2 and a half deputies," the sheriff said, laying out figures showing each deputy serves roughly 4,400 papers a year and noting recent increases in extraditions (22 last year, up from 18 previously).
The request explains the "half" position as a permanent, part‑time role to manage ongoing…
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