Committee hears proposal to explore sheriff special‑assignment model after spike in law‑enforcement costs
Members discussed Danville’s model of sheriff deputies on special assignment and a volunteer policing program as a possible alternative to the town’s rising sheriff contract costs; staff were asked to assess feasibility and budget implications.
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Committee members used the May 1 meeting to compare policing models after staff noted a near $800,000 projected increase in law‑enforcement costs driven by the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office contract. One member described Danville’s approach of using sheriff deputies on special assignment, operating them with local uniforms and vehicles, plus a Volunteer in Policing (VIP) program to extend patrol and non‑emergency coverage.
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