Sheriff's office flags jail-contract strain, asks to continue temporary admin role
Apr 13, 2026
Fisher County law-enforcement representatives told commissioners the sheriff's office handled 343 calls in March, has nine people incarcerated (two housed out of county), and asked the court to continue an administrative assistant position temporarily while deputies are hired and SB 22 funding is expected to create a permanent role.
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The sheriff's office reported operational pressure and urged the Fisher County Commissioners Court to continue funding a temporary administrative assistant while the department finishes hiring deputies and works through jail-contract issues.
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