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Sheriff's Office reports 41 staff departures, three SRO vacancies
Rutherford County Public Safety Committee · February 23, 2026
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Summary
Sheriff's Office reported a net loss of 41 employees since Jan. 2025, three openings for school resource officers (one in background) and ongoing recruitment; commissioners discussed per‑diem and legislative outreach.
Chief Spence, representing the sheriff’s office, told the Rutherford County Public Safety Committee that since January 2025 the department has lost 41 employees across multiple divisions, including patrol, judicial services and school resource officers. He said…
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