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Sheriff and prosecutors press commissioners for dozens of new public‑safety positions in budget hearings
Summary
The sheriff, district attorney and other justice offices told Williamson County commissioners they need dozens of new staff and equipment — the sheriff requested 28 positions and ~$3.0M for personnel, while prosecutors flagged rising trial costs and a need to upgrade digital evidence systems.
Sheriff (speaker 5) told the commissioners the sheriff’s office is authorized for 578 positions but remains about 20 vacancies and is asking for 28 additional full‑time positions (17 on the law‑enforcement side, 11 in corrections) and roughly $3.0 million for personnel and benefits to reduce overtime and fill shifts. "We just need the tools to make sure that we can make that happen," the sheriff said, urging the court to consider expanded budgets for medical and pharmaceutical costs tied to inmates.
District Attorney Sean Dykes (speaker 7)…
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