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DeKalb County Sheriff’s Merit Commission met Aug. 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

The Merit Commission met in the Sheriff’s Conference Room at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

I. Call to Order

Van Bomar called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

II. Roll Call

Commissioners present at the meeting were: Commissioners Van Bomar and Anita Turner. Also present was Corrections Lieutenant Erin McRoberts. President Todd Walker arrived later in the meeting.

III. Approval of Agenda

Van Bomar called for a motion to approve the agenda. Anita Turner moved and Van Bomar seconded. All were in favor. No opposition. Agenda was approved.

IV. Approval of Minutes

Minutes from the previous meeting held 05/21/2025 were reviewed by Commissioners. Van Bomar called for approval of those minutes. Motion for approval was made by Anita Turner and seconded by Van Bomar. All were in favor. No opposition. The minutes from 05/21/25 were approved.

V. Public Comment

Though it was an open public meeting, no audience was present.

VI. Correspondence

None other than Commissioner milage sheet.

VII. Old Business

Lieutenant Erin McRoberts advised the commission that since the last Merit Commission meeting the Sheriff’s Office has had (2) Corrections Deputies and (1) Patrol Deputy resign. We have also hired (2) Corrections Deputies.

VIII. New Business – None

IX. Executive Session – Applicant Interviews

Van Bomar asked for a motion to go into executive session for the purpose Applicant Interviews. Anita Turner made the motion, Van Bomar seconded the motion. All were in favor, motion passed. The Commission adjourned into executive session at 4:02pm to conduct applicant interviews.

The interview process for applicants was concluded. Van Bomar, Anita Turner, Todd Walker, and Lt. Erin McRoberts were present. With no other executive session matters to discuss, Todd Walker asked for a motion to return to regular session. Van Bomar made the motion, Anita Turner seconded, no opposition, motion passed. The Commission returned to regular session.

X. Adjournment

Todd walker called for a motion to adjourn. Anita Turner made the motion which was seconded by Van Bomar. All were in favor. There was no opposition, the meeting was adjourned.

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