What This Story Is About
- Davidson County Sheriff Daron Hall discussed his department’s staffing shortages with the Study and Formulating Committee on Tuesday morning.
Why It Matters
- Sheriff Hall explained how the duties of jail staff are stressful, often life-or-death, and have been proven to shorten lifespans. They should be compensated better than they are, according to Hall.
- The compensation of Davidson County employees must be voted on by the Metro City Council.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Davidson County sheriff admits he has difficulty keeping staff due to the cost of living and his department’s lower pay than other law enforcement agencies in Middle Tennessee.
Sheriff Daron Hall spoke before the Study and Formulating Committee on Tuesday morning and explained why the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office and the Downtown Detention Center, which his department staffs, are facing a severe shortage of employees.
Hall blamed the Nashville area’s high cost of living and his department’s inability to provide competitive pay…