Sales tax approved last year to fund the new officers

The Clark County Council approved 22 new deputy positions for the sheriff’s office, kicking off a massive hiring push backed by a newly adopted criminal justice sales tax.

“This decision reflects extensive collaboration among the sheriff’s office, the county manager, the budget office, the county council, and community members,” Sheriff John Horch said in a news release following the council’s vote. “This is an important step toward addressing our long-standing staffing challenges.”