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Sheriff says county cannot meet City's 24/7 coverage demand; commission approves hires
Summary
Sheriff Reifenrath told commissioners the department lacks staff to meet a proposed City of Custer request for 24/7 coverage and estimated an additional 12 deputies would be required; the commission approved hiring a part-time deputy and adding a full-time deputy.
Sheriff Reifenrath told the commission that since the end of the county's law‑enforcement contract with the City of Custer his department has been operating with roughly 3.5 fewer deputies while still providing coverage for the city. He said the city's proposed contract — which would require 24/7 coverage — is not feasible with current staffing levels and estimated the department would need to add an additional 12 deputies in total (six to serve outlying county areas and six to cover the city) to meet that demand.
The commission approved the hiring of part‑time, as‑needed deputy Jeffery McGraw at $30.70/hour (no benefits) and authorized hiring an additional full‑time deputy. Commissioners and the sheriff agreed the city's current offer for 24/7 coverage is unrealistic given the department’s staffing levels; the matter remains under negotiation.
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