# Sheriff Sounds Alarm on Staffing Crisis | Lubbock News

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Podcast: [Lubbock News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lubbock-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571537)
Published: 2026-07-02T22:28:22+00:00
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Sheriff Kelly Rowe is sounding the alarm: public safety in the county is at a breaking point, with 17 deputy vacancies, crumbling infrastructure, and a jail on the verge of failing state inspection. With a $65 million budget, he’s pleading for an additional $7.5 million to bring deputy pay up to market—currently $15,000 below city police salaries—driving experienced officers to leave. The district attorney’s office is hemorrhaging prosecutors too, compounding the crisis. Commissioners admit the pay gap is real but warn raising salaries in one department triggers demands elsewhere, especially as neighboring agencies now offer better pay. A voter-approved pay boost from the past hasn’t kept pace with inflation or competition, leaving the county’s safety net dangerously thin. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a6c7a5211dc812fc

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