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Cochise County sheriff outlines budget review, staff changes and honors search-and-rescue volunteer

Cochise County Sheriff’s Office — First Watch (radio) · May 8, 2026
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Summary

On the First Watch radio program, the Cochise County sheriff previewed annual staff meetings following a recent budget presentation, announced a June chief-of-staff transition, recognized search-and-rescue coordinator Ursula Ritchie and noted several retirements; budget totals were not specified.

The Cochise County sheriff told listeners on the county’s First Watch radio program that he held annual staff meetings after filing the department budget and used the sessions to update employees and hear frontline concerns.

“I just presented my budget last Monday,” the sheriff said, explaining the meetings are scheduled after budget season to review the year, discuss next steps and solicit feedback from deputies and jail staff. The program did not include monetary details of the budget; budget totals were not specified.

The sheriff highlighted recent…

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