El Paso Sheriff Faces $4.1M Budget Gap | El Paso News

El Paso County’s sheriff’s office faces a ballooning $4.1 million budget shortfall, up $500K in just one week — forcing officials to tap emergency funds, including $1.5M from general operations and $27K from courthouse security, to cover jail meals and ballistic shields. Rising salaries, overtime, and inmate costs drive the deficit, with federal inmates and transportation expenses being targeted for cuts. Despite tightening budgets and reviewing every expense, the department remains locked in a tough balancing act between public safety, staff welfare, and fiscal responsibility. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/94e6044e2fd47e0c