Sheriff: ER visits up; office reports 1,388 complaints, urges more computer‑forensics capacity
Mar 12, 2026
Sheriff Heit told the committee February statistics showed increased ER visits; the office reported 1,388 complaints, 332 tickets and 164 arrests and highlighted a growing need for computer forensics to avoid investigative backlogs; Heit also introduced a mortgage‑scam door hanger for distribution.
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Sheriff Heit reviewed the February operational report and told the Administration Committee the department is seeing an increase in emergency-room visits tied to incidents handled by deputies and noted two new Department of Corrections academy graduates have joined the force.
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