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Commission approves sheriff’s personnel changes and emergency dispatcher hire

Lawrence County Commission · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Lawrence County commissioners approved several personnel actions for the sheriff’s office, including classification changes to full‑time status and an emergency hire for dispatcher Abigail Crusoe effective immediately.

The Lawrence County Commission approved a package of personnel changes forwarded by the sheriff’s office, including classification changes that move several correctional officers to full‑time permanent status and updates to base pay rates.

The commission also approved an emergency hire: "Abigail Cuso, new hire, dispatcher 2, grade 1, base pay of $26.32," a staff member reported; the motion to approve the emergency request was moved and seconded and carried by voice vote.

Separately, commissioners approved an annual assignment of work to a higher classification list (to be recorded in the minutes) and accepted other routine personnel items presented in the packet. Commissioners asked clarifying questions but did not alter the personnel requests during the meeting.

The personnel approvals were handled on a series of motions and voice votes recorded by the chair; no roll call tallies were entered on the record.