Denver Mayor Michael Hancock unveiled a 2016 budget this week that by and large reflected sensible priorities — with the sheriff’s department and human services leading the way in terms of new resources.
Additional deputies and child welfare staffers are clearly warranted given the scandals of the past few years, on the one hand, and evidence of excessive caseloads on the other.
What caught our eye in on the budget, however, is how the sheriff’s office has been struggling to meet hiring goals “because of continuing high turnover.”
No doubt there are many reasons for turnover. But stable leadership would surely be helpful — meaning Denver really needs to get on with hiring a new sheriff.
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