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Jail officials say staffing shortages force overtime transfer; commissioners approve
Summary
The jail reported being about 25 staff short and asked for a line‑item transfer from hourly personnel to overtime to maintain operations; the court approved the transfer to cover overtime costs.
Major representing the jail told the court the facility is about 25 staff short and that the county is losing employees to higher‑paying positions and sign‑on bonuses at neighboring jurisdictions. He requested a line‑item transfer from hourly personnel to law‑enforcement overtime to maintain staffing levels and asked the court to approve funding to keep the jail at roughly 90% staffing for safe operations.
Commissioners approved the requested transfer by voice vote. The major cautioned that if staffing losses continue he may need additional options to manage inmate populations and operating capacity.
