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Commissioners approve funding for forensic office staffing after debate over timing
Summary
Brazos County commissioners voted to fund two death investigator positions and related personnel costs for the new forensic services office, adding an estimated $192,139 to the office budget despite objections from one commissioner who urged a slower staffing ramp‑up until the facility opens.
Brazos County Commissioners Court approved funding on March 10 to staff the county's new forensic services office, adding an estimated $192,139 to the department's budget to support two death investigators and related personnel costs.
The request prompted extended debate. One commissioner said starting with two investigators was “overkill” given uncertainty about how many external cases the office would receive, and asked whether hiring a second investigator would…
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