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Sheriff reports rise in July 4 calls; average response time 6.9 minutes
Summary
Kaufman County's sheriff told commissioners the July 4 weekend saw 55 calls for service, a 45% rise in calls over five years and a 170% increase in initiative/enforcement calls; he said average response time was 6.9 minutes and praised deputies for keeping residents safe.
The sheriff updated the court on July 4 weekend public-safety activity, reporting 55 calls for service over Friday through Sunday and telling commissioners the county has seen a sustained increase in calls over the last five years. "You can see over the last, 5 years that our calls for service for July 4 has went up over 45%," the sheriff said, adding that initiative calls from traffic stops and enforcement rose "170%."
The sheriff said staffing increases and active enforcement helped keep response times low: "our average respond time was 6.9 minutes," he said, and praised command staff and dispatch for their work. He also referenced a roadside incident in Farney in which a deputy narrowly avoided being struck; a video is expected to be released. The court did not take formal action on the report.
