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Sheriff's captain tells Needles council the city needs a second deputy on patrol; net cost estimated about $222,000
Summary
The Sheriff's Captain asked the council to add a deputy to guarantee two deputies on duty at all times, saying overtime currently costs about $160,000 annually and a fully funded deputy would raise net costs by roughly $222,000 per year; council asked for mid-year review and alternatives.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office told the Needles City Council on June 11 that the city needs an additional deputy to ensure two sworn officers are on duty at all times.
The Sheriff's Captain said the department currently pays about $160,000 a year in overtime to cover a 32-hour-per-week gap in scheduled coverage. "We're short 32 hours per week, which is essentially a full-time position," the Captain said, adding that overtime is not sustainable and does not guarantee…
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