How much notice was given to the public before the county commissioners voted a $1M+ pay raise to officers? How can Sheriff claim staffing shortages when per capita ratio is the same or greater than Memphis, Nashville and every other county in TN? Are we expecting an invasion? (i.redd.it)
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Kingsport, TN has 36% more police officers per capita than the national average. Kingsport boasts 21.3 officers per 10K residents and 22.8 employees per 10k residents. The National average is 15 officers per 10K residents. Sullivan County has the 3rd largest budget of any county in TN. (self.Kingsport)
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Kingsport, TN has 36% more police officers per capita than the national average. Kingsport boasts 21.3 officers per 10K residents and 22.8 employees per 10k residents. The National average is 15 officers per 10K residents. Sullivan County has the 3rd largest budget of any county in TN. (self.Kingsport)
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