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Sheriff’s office reports staffing challenges; deputy housing and animal-control problems discussed
Summary
Sergeant Dustin Lorenzo reported lower call volume in Round Valley and described difficulty recruiting deputies willing to live in the community; members also discussed possible staff housing on Forest Service property and ongoing problems with stray and abandoned dogs.
Sergeant Dustin Lorenzo reported for Sheriff Kendall that call volume in Round Valley has been down and that staffing challenges include persuading deputies to agree to live in Round Valley. The minutes state: "Call volume has been down in RV...getting deputies to agree to live in RV has."
Council members discussed a prior proposal to establish safe housing for deputies and essential county employees on Forest Service property at the Covelo Ranger Station; no formal action was taken. Members also raised ongoing concerns about uncontained and abandoned dogs that have caused nuisance and safety problems in the community.
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