Another resignation further cripples the Plumas County Sheriff’s Department.
Sheriff Todd Johns announced to the board of supervisors on April 5th that a correctional sergeant with 12 years of experience has left the jail pursuing a position that pays more, has better medical benefits, and does not disrupt life. The staff has been stretched thin, covering multiple positions and working long 12-hour shifts regularly. Sheriff Johns says staff cannot take it anymore, saying they are “literally killing themselves in the jail,” which is down to two officers. Johns says the county could be without a patrol vehicle if things don’t change by summer.
Johns called staff stress levels through the roof. Though he says, the department is making as many changes as possible to ease the strain on staff and is offering services and counseling for support. He thanked the board for the ongoing negotiations but again asked for urgency.
The board of supervisors holds open public meetings on the third floor of the Quincy courthouse and can also be viewed live from the county’s website; their next meeting is Tuesday, April 18th, at 10 am.
