With gas prices skyrocketing & pocketbooks suffering, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is taking measures to relieve both employees & taxpayers of the high fuel costs.
“In my travels around the county, I’ve seen gas prices range from $3.98 to $4.38 per gallon,” Pinal County Sheriff Chris Vasquez said. “The cost of gas is having a huge impact not only on our budget, but also in our personal lives. Forecasts indicate the price of gas is only going to get worse.”
Because of this, Sheriff Vasquez has initiated a department-wide schedule of four 10-hour days, instead of five 8-hour days, to save a day’s worth of gas, as long as services & safety factors allow.
Essential services will not be affected. Citizens should continue to call 9-1-1 for emergencies or 1-800-420-8689 for Sheriff’s Office assistance.
These measures will be effective in the next couple of weeks.
The Sheriff’s Office is also looking at other ways to save on gas, such as car pooling, extended use of the bike patrol & several measures involving patrol deputies.