The Pacific County Sheriff’s Office is putting together its 2026 budget and wants to hire nine deputies and three clerks, citing major staffing shortages.
The Pacific County Sheriff’s Office is putting together its 2026 budget and wants to hire nine deputies and three clerks, citing major staffing shortages. Sheriff Daniel Garcia says the agency covers 1,223 square miles with less than 60% of the state’s average per capita staffing. The request highlights gaps in patrol coverage and clerical work, including evidence management backlogs that could affect investigations and increase liability. Officials say the additions would bring the office closer to state averages and improve public safety across the county.
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