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Burleson County sheriff reports staffing shortages; jail holds 54 inmates
Summary
Sheriff Rios told the commissioners the department has vacancies across patrol, investigations, dispatch and jail operations and that the jail houses 54 inmates (42 male, 12 female). The court took no additional staffing action at the meeting.
Sheriff Rios reported to Burleson County Commissioners Court that the Sheriff’s Department currently has several vacancies: one patrol position, one investigator, two dispatcher positions and two jailer positions. He also reported the jail population as 54 inmates—"42 males 12 females." The item was presented as part of the department reports and no personnel action was taken by the court during the session.
The court heard related operational notes: the Sheriff said Chili Fest scheduled for April 11 was canceled. Treasurer Stephanie Smith told the court the county time clock is not working and that fingerprinting had been delayed as a result. The commissioners did not vote on new sheriff hires during the meeting; further personnel decisions would follow standard hiring processes.
