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Legislator questions need for new deputy sheriff post amid support for school resource officer
Summary
During the May 9 session Legislator Mark Dame supported a resource officer role but questioned creation of an additional deputy sheriff position, saying existing staff might be repurposed; the transcript does not record a roll-call vote on Resolution #393.
During the May 9 Clinton County Legislature meeting, members discussed Resolution #393, a proposal to create a permanent full-time Deputy Sheriff position. Legislator Mark Dame said he supports a resource officer role but questioned the need to create another deputy position, suggesting the county should use an existing deputy if possible.
Dame said he favored the resource officer concept but reiterated concerns about adding headcount, arguing current personnel could provide the service. The transcript records only discussion on this item and does not include a recorded vote or final outcome for Resolution #393.
Context: The Personnel Committee had reported reviewing many items and noted the withdrawal of a proposed permanent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner; it also flagged proposed creation of an IT director (Resolution #388) and upgrading an Economic Development Director to full-time (Resolution #389), which were among many personnel items on the agenda. The deputy-sheriff discussion took place near the end of the meeting before adjournment at 8:35 p.m.
Next steps: The transcript does not show a final recorded vote on Resolution #393; follow-up with the County Clerk or minutes is needed to confirm final action if required.
