Sheriff outlines training repayment agreement requiring three‑year commitment; commissioners approve

Mar 9, 2026

Sheriff Scott told commissioners the county will sponsor full‑time academy recruits and pay tuition; a one‑time approval authorizes a contract requiring a three‑year retention period with graduated repayment (100%/75%/50%) if an officer leaves early.

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Sheriff Scott told the court the county has begun sponsoring academy recruits full time—paying tuition and covering salary while they attend the Amarillo College Academy—and requested one‑time approval to execute a standard reimbursement agreement with academy recruits.

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