Posts Tagged ‘staffing’
Work Release Program Operating Out Of Chelan County Jail Again, But More Staff, Upgrades Needed
Although the Chelan County Jail’s annex building remains closed for the year, additional staffing and a revamped cell means the work release program is operating again out of the Regional Justice Center. Jail Chief Chris Sharpe and Chelan County Commissioner Bob Bugert join Dan Langager to talk how staffing and budget shortages, as well as…
Read MoreWenatchee Police Dept. Adds Five New Officers, Nearly Back to Full Staffing
The city of Wenatchee and its Police Department have been working for the past few years to increase its ranks following layoffs during the Great Recession, and replace an aging police force. On January 4, Chief of Police Steve Crown swore in four new Officers in a single ceremony. City officials said that has not…
Read MoreUnder Budget, Douglas County Sheriff Asking For Emergency Management Position
Recently re-elected Douglas County Sheriff Kevin Morris joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about how the election went and what he heard from residents of Douglas County. Heading towards 2019, Morris talks about the office’s budget for next year and staffing levels, with a request before county commissioners for a new…
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