The program was approved to pay deputies overtime to work areas considered violent hot spots, but it's struggling to meet staffing goals.
"We have seen in the last 60 days a 5% reduction in these areas that we are working," Maj. Susan Cotter with the Harris County Sheriff's Office Patrol Bureau said.But staffing the program has proven to be a challenge for Harris County, according to data.
"We all know there is a shortage of cars nationwide," Cotter said."We all know it has affected the consumers, but it's affected us also. I've got cars running 24/7, so the guys have to have a car to work in too." Constables told ABC13 they were not aware of the program until after commissioners passed it. They decided not to participate, mainly because of staffing."I am thrilled they have changed course as far as being part of that initiative," Judge Hidalgo said."Now that we have that, I am hopeful and told by the organizers that we will be able to get those staffing levels up."
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