Approve Dallas County Sheriff's Office Security Personnel Provided Through USAPD – Funded by the Marshal Service Budg...

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

2025-0193 Approve Dallas County Sheriff's Office Security Personnel Provided Through USAPD – Funded by the Marshal Service Budget – Total Amount Not to Exceed $324,356 On a motion made by Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and seconded by Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: February 18, 2025 FUNDING SOURCE: General Fund Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby approve the allocation of $324,356 for the Marshal Service budget to fund security measures at the Dallas County Jail. This investment is critical to ensuring the safety of jail staff and Parkland Hospital personnel during late and overnight shifts. The Office of Budget and Evaluation will provide ongoing oversight to assess the effectiveness of the program and make necessary adjustments as needed. Approval of this funding will reinforce Dallas County’s commitment to employee safety and operational security. Done in open Court February 18, 2025 by the following vote: IN FAVOR: County Judge Clay Jenkins, Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, Commissioner John Wiley Price, Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and Commissioner Andrew Sommerman OPPOSED: