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Mayor Pro-Tem, speaking as resident, criticizes county sheriff's policy on deputies working at small departments
Summary
David Tyler, speaking as a Village of Peck resident during public comment, said he is disappointed the county sheriff's office has moved to prohibit deputies from working at smaller police departments.
During the public-comment portion of the Feb. 19 meeting, Mayor Pro-Tem David Tyler — speaking as a village resident — said he is disappointed that the county sheriff's office "has moved in the direction of not allowing their deputies to work at other smaller police departments."
The comment was recorded during the public-comment period; the transcript does not record any response from the county sheriff, nor does it list further action by the council on the matter.
Why it matters: Staffing policies by the county sheriff's office can affect local public-safety coverage in small municipalities. The transcript records Tyler's concern but contains no further details, data, or a formal council request for follow-up.
