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An inmate recently died at the Cooke County Jail, sparking a serious investigation into how the facility is being run. It’s a major red flag that suggests our local safety protocols might be failing.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
The proposal moves $41,363 in non-taxpayer funds into the budget for staff salaries.
The County Attorney's office staff and the diversion program operations.
The family of the deceased and the community's trust in local law enforcement are the primary victims here.
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The Sheriff is asking for one additional dispatcher to help manage high call volumes and prevent staff burnout, which is currently leading to high turnover.