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Sheriff and undersheriff discuss jail housing contracts and request two additional deputies

Barber County Board of Commissioners · July 13, 2026

Summary

Undersheriff McCann discussed pursuing contracts to house county prisoners in other counties; Sheriff Garza and the county HR director discussed adding two deputies to bring the force to 10 total.

Undersheriff McCann told the board he is working to secure contracts with other counties to house Barber County prisoners, reflecting current capacity concerns at the county jail.

Sheriff Garza and Undersheriff McCann met with Melissa Simpson, Human Resources Director, to discuss adding two deputy positions for a total of 10 deputies. The transcript records the discussion but does not include a recorded motion or vote on the staffing change in the provided segments.

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