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Sheriff updates council on booking changes, drug task force and gang activity
Summary
Sheriff Barcus told the Pateros council about changes at the sheriff's department including booking procedure changes, jail staffing concerns, drug task force activity, gang activity, interagency cooperation with fire departments, and enforcement of the burning ban.
Sheriff Barcus presented the monthly sheriff's report at the June 15 Pateros City Council meeting. He outlined a set of operational changes at the sheriff's office, including adjustments to booking procedures and ongoing jail staffing challenges, and noted active work by a regional drug task force and observed gang activity in the jurisdiction. The sheriff also said the department is coordinating closely with local fire agencies and enforcing the city's burning ban.
Council did not take formal action on the sheriff's report during the meeting; the report was included as an informational packet item. No public comments were made regarding the report during the meeting.
