
Clark County Sheriff John Horch has been vocal about the challenges facing law enforcement staffing and funding in the region. With deputy shortages at critical levels, he believes residents would be more likely to support additional funding for law enforcement if they had confidence that the money would be used appropriately. Now, we want to hear from you—do you trust local government to follow through on public safety funding? Share your thoughts in our latest poll.
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Discussions with the Sheriff, Part 1: Staff shortage is a crisis at Clark County Sheriff’s Office
Clark County Sheriff John Horch warns of a staffing crisis within the sheriff’s office, highlighting low deputy-to-resident ratios and the impact on emergency response ti...
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