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The Pulaski County Sheriffs office has struggled to retain deputies for a number of years due to a lack of funding, comprehensive benefits and pay, as well as less-than-stellar working conditions -- but those who remain say that the culture of relationship-building within the agency makes them want to stick it out.

The Pulaski County sheriffs office has struggled to retain deputies for a number of years due to a lack of funding, comprehensive benefits and pay, as well as less-than-stellar working conditions -- but those who remain say that the culture of relationship-building within the agency makes them want to stick it out.

LITTLE ROCK -- The Pulaski County sheriffs office has struggled to retain deputies for a number of years due to a lack of funding, comprehensive benefits and pay, as well as less-than-stellar working conditions -- but those who remain say that the culture of relationship-building within the agency makes them want to stick it out.

Turmoil over the Pulaski County Quorum Courts decision to reject a $2.2 million proposal for county jail mental health services provider Turn Key continues to affect Chief Detention Officer Charles Hendricks and mental health coordinator Letoree Jacksons operations as they prepare to work off of little revenue.

The Pulaski County Quorum Court rejected an ordinance to amend its budget to include an additional $2.2 million for the county jails medical department Tuesday.

The Pulaski County Quorum Court failed to come up with enough votes to declare a vacancy in District 10 on Tuesday.

A staffing study ordered earlier this year by the Pulaski County Quorum Court will help decide whether the sheriff will get the money to hire as many as 26 additional deputies in 2023 to increase the agencys patrol capabilities and ensure his deputies have backup available, the countys top lawman said.

Pulaski County Justice of the Peace Kristina Gulley wont be able to participate in her official duties as she waits a final decision in a case brought by the state, according to a judges ruling on a preliminary injunction Wednesday.

Residents of District 10 in Pulaski County have been left without quorum court representation, county officials say, after a legal ruling that said Justice of the Peace Kristina Gulley is not eligible to serve but stopped short of removing her from office.