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| County fills deputy sheriff position |
| By observer-review.com |
| Published: 07/11/2013 |
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YATES COUNTY, NY—The Yates County Legislature approved filling a vacant deputy sheriff position during their regular meeting Monday, July 8. The position became vacant after a five-year member of the sheriff’s department transferred to Webster. Legislator Mark Morris said they expect another retirement to come later in the year, opening up another position for review. He said the state Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) should have their staffing study completed by the time the other spot is vacated, which means the legislature will have a better idea of what employment levels are appropriate. Morris said while he agreed to fill the position, it is contingent upon what happens with the completion of the DCJS study and possible retirement. Chairman Taylor Fitch said although there is a possibility of the retirement coming soon, it is not yet a certainty. Legislator Donna Alexander said the concern is always about citizen and deputy safety. She said the sheriff’s department is down in their numbers after the legislature previously decided not to fill a position. Alexander said the department also has an officer in training who is not yet ready to go on full patrol, which leaves the department with 10 deputies available. She said after filling this position and completion of training, the department will be back up to 12 people available for patrol. Read More. |
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