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Jailer Shortage and Capacity Strain Plague Area Jails
Ector and Midland counties face jail staffing gaps despite higher starting pay, with Ector considering reclassifying inmates and quicker releases to ease crowding. Midland maintains 74 jailers and uses Army PaYS, but both counties anticipate space issues as inmate numbers exceed 600 in Ector's 667 capacity.
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Ector County
Susan Redford
Midland County
Gary Painter
Painter
Midland
Midland County Sheriff’s Office
Army Pays
Donaldson
Ector County Detention Center
Redford