This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Mercer County Sheriff highlights staffing shortfall
Bowles of the Princeton Detachment notes a 40 hour work week with limited off time while Mercer County operates four second-shift and three midnight deputies, far from the 32 needed for efficiency. Sheriff Harold Buckner says 20 certified officers exist with three detectives and two in training, and three more positions authorized. County funds constrain overall staffing as 429 square miles require seven day coverage, and commissioners try to help within budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowles
Princeton
Mercer County Sheriff’s Department
Harold Buckner
Sheriff’s Department
Buckner
State Police
Institute
Mercer
Mercer County
County Commission