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Court approves new constable hires, uniform changes and a thermal drone for environmental response
Summary
Commissioners approved new constable deputies with full outfitting and authorized a thermal‑capable drone for environmental and public‑safety use; the court also agreed to increase some uniform allowances and convert part‑time maintenance positions to full time.
The court approved multiple personnel and equipment requests for constable offices and precincts, including new deputies and a thermal‑capable drone for environmental investigations.
Constable representatives requested new deputies with full outfitting (vehicle, radio, camera, vest, laptop); commissioners approved two new commissioned deputies (one for Constable 1 and one for Constable 3) with associated outfitting costs. The court separately approved funding for a thermal drone for environmental uses after a discussion of FAA rules, operator certification and use cases; precinct officials said thermal capability is crucial to find “hot spots” in environmental investigations and for nighttime operations. Commissioners also approved raising uniform allowances for some constables’ staff from $600 to $1,200 where a true uniform is required, and approved some part‑time to full‑time conversions in maintenance and convenience‑center staffing.
