Catherine Scott

Sheriff's Office staffing crisis and contract dispute

The union estimated the county loses close to $3 million per deputy lost to turnover, and patrol receives only about 3.5% of the county budget versus 8-10% elsewhere.

Jeffersonville Communication Tower Project

The contract involves capital spending, but the agenda doesn't state the dollar figure.

Fire Loss Investigation and Community Risk Reduction Grant

The grant award amount wasn't stated in the agenda, but grant funds offset county costs for fire investigation and prevention work.

Human Rights Commission activity

Opioid settlement fund spending

Draws on the county's opioid settlement funds rather than the general budget.

Measles outbreak and public health response

First Responder Mental Health Training

The agenda doesn't state the cost of the training purchase order.

Substance abuse prevention and recovery housing

RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH PARTNERS IN SAFETY AND MEDICINE, PLLC FOR THE PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING SERVICES FOR THE SULLIVAN COUNTY 911 CENTER..end

RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH PUBLIC SAFETY PSYCHOLOGY, PLLC FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION SERVICES FOR SULLIVAN COUNTY 911 CENTER APPLICANTS

INTRODUCED BY PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE APPLICATION TO BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP (BVP) FY2026

INTRODUCED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE TO APPROVE THE 2027 STOP DWI PLAN AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER TO SIGN ANY NECESSARY AGREEMENTS

The Legislative Discretionary Funding program is designed to assist Sullivan County and County-oriented entities with achieving such goals as public safety, public health, youth services, community development, and economic development