Tip: Sheriff Dart has cut over 500 front line officers since taking office. One judge had to play the role of deputy and go down to lock up and get a prisoner.
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Many inside the building would agree. A chronic — some would say dangerous — shortage of available sheriff’s officers mean court often starts late, infuriating lawyers, the public and judges.
On at least one occasion last month, a judge at Grand and Central had to step down from the bench, leave the courtroom and head to the lockup to request a prisoner.
“She came to the lockup to request a prisoner because there was no officer in her courtroom at the time,” said a sheriff’s employee who didn’t want her name used for fear of jeopardizing her job.
Dart's bloated upper Staff.
180 exempt positions including 14 Lawyers, 4 Chiefs Of Staff, over 100 Directors and Chiefs. The have 6 Directors and Chiefs in Swap alone.
On at least one occasion last month, a judge at Grand and Central had to step down from the bench, leave the courtroom and head to the lockup to request a prisoner.
“She came to the lockup to request a prisoner because there was no officer in her courtroom at the time,” said a sheriff’s employee who didn’t want her name used for fear of jeopardizing her job.
Dart's bloated upper Staff.
180 exempt positions including 14 Lawyers, 4 Chiefs Of Staff, over 100 Directors and Chiefs. The have 6 Directors and Chiefs in Swap alone.
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