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El Paso County adds millions to sheriff budget as jail overtime concerns persist — Photo: El Paso Matters

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El Paso County adds millions to sheriff budget as jail overtime concerns persist

El Paso County Sheriff's Office faces a $4.7 million deficit due to jail operations overspending, leading county leaders to allocate additional budget funds while examining staffing and overtime needs as jail population declines.

By Elida S. Perez·4 hr ago

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The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is expected to end the fiscal year with a nearly $4. 7 million deficit after overspending on jail operations, prompting county leaders to budget millions more while questioning how much staffing - and overtime - is needed as the jail population declines.

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