Constable asks why vehicle-audit findings delayed; commissioners table policy discussion

May 11, 2026

Constable Sabino Morales said he has waited five months for results of an audit affecting take-home vehicles and said he had not been informed of findings. Commissioners discussed fairness and liability and tabled the item until a new vehicle policy is ready, directing staff to return with a revised policy.

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Constable Sabino Morales (Precinct 3) pressed the court for information about an audit that has delayed take-home vehicle assignments for his office. Morales said he had not been informed about findings or investigations and noted that other constables had access to take-home units while he did not. "How long is it gonna take for this audit to be complete?" Morales asked, saying he had not been briefed and had not met with auditors.

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