The public safety situation is dire in some Oregon counties.
Some, like Josephine, simply can't afford to put deputies on patrol for more than a single shift on weekdays.
Major crimes go unreported and uninvestigated, and criminals go unpunished.
The brought reps from all of Oregon's 36 counties together last week in Hood River (June 9-10) to talk about possible approaches to improve county funding and services.
We hear about the issues, the possible solutions aired, and where the discussions go from here.
