May 6th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

In addition to balancing the 2025 budget, Allegany County government faces a severe staffing problem within the Sheriff’s Office. Currently, 15 deputies cover 24-hour service, but right now, one is off with an injury, one position is open, and two others will shortly be taking family leave. These numbers, according to Patrick McAndrew, the attorney for the Fraternal Order of Police, leave the county critically understaffed and should be addressed…

McAndrew made a plea to the commissioners to find funding for more deputies…

County Administrator Jason Bennett says the staffing request puts the commissioners between a rock and a hard place…