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Sheriff's Office: new contract allocations, staffing updates and traffic monitoring reported
Summary
Lt. Slater told the council Uintah is allocated 0.54 deputies per resident under a new county contract, with four positions funded from the general fund; the county expects a net gain of six deputies for contract cities. Staffing changes and localized vehicle burglaries were discussed.
Lt. Slater updated the council on the county contract for law enforcement and staffing. He said the city is currently allocated 0.54 deputies per resident with four positions funded from the general fund; contract cities are expected to see a net gain of six deputies under the new arrangement. Staffing changes included two lateral hires and six deputies currently in field training.
On calls for service, Slater reported no major trends of concern aside from several vehicle burglaries and said the traffic unit has been monitoring activity in the 6550 area; he reported the newly installed speed limit sign appears to be effective. Mayor Bell and council members expressed appreciation for the Sheriff's Office resources and support.
