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Board discusses staffing levels and security planning for Colville branch
Summary
Board members pressed the director about Colville's staffing and safety: Dan said the branch often operates with two staff when possible but sometimes only one is present; cameras are retained for about 30 days and the sheriff is auditing public buildings for security improvements.
Board members raised safety and staffing at the Colville branch during the director's report. Dan (S3) said the branch "tries to have at least 2 there as often as we can," but acknowledged weekends and limited full-time staff make a consistent two-person minimum difficult without hiring additional staff.
The board discussed options including a panic button at the front desk, county-contracted security or sheriff support, and greater use of cameras; Dan said the system stores camera footage for "a couple weeks or 30 days" and that county emergency services and the sheriff have been involved in planning and training. Member Minnie (S6) noted the county is auditing buildings now, including the Skullcandy site, which could inform security upgrades.
Members asked staff to solicit feedback from branch employees about operational comfort with new procedures and to include safety measures as part of the facilities planning for the upcoming move.
