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Board accepts separation agreement, approves sheriff’s hires and termination
Summary
The Board approved hiring Stephen Swaffer in the sheriff’s office, approved the termination of Deputy Daniel Jacob Long effective Aug. 13, 2026, and accepted a Separation Agreement and General Release between Long and Washington County describing voluntary separation terms and repayment of training costs.
Chief Deputy Chad Ellis presented a Separation Agreement and General Release between Deputy Daniel Jacob Long and Washington County that outlines terms of separation and repayment of certain training costs. The Board approved the agreement on a motion by Richard Young, seconded by Stan Stoops.
Separately, the Board approved the hiring of Stephen Swaffer effective Aug. 18, 2026, at a rate of $19.00 per hour, and recorded the termination of Deputy Daniel Jacob Long effective Aug. 13, 2026. The minutes record the actions and effective dates but do not provide further background on the reasons for the termination beyond the agreement presented.
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