Former corrections officer urges Warren County to pass resolution supporting current officers

Dave Patel, a retired Warren County corrections officer, told the board he had spoken with current officers and that turnover in corrections is high, saying "Of the original 32 corrections officers in that [graduating] class right now, 8 are still working in corrections in Warren County," which he characterized as a 75% turnover rate. Patel urged the board to adopt a resolution expressing support for corrections staff to improve retention and morale.

Patel said corrections work is stressful and that officers need visible support from county leadership. He told supervisors the treasurer’s office and other departments have a role in strengthening internal controls, but his principal ask during public comment was an explicit resolution to show support for corrections staff; the board did not vote on such a resolution during the meeting.