Harris County sheriff pitches raises for deputies, jailers

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez has asked Commissioners Court to approve raises for most deputies, communications staff and detention officers, with the largest increases for entry-level employees.He said he hopes the pay bumps will help lure better candidates and cut down on attrition, particularly among Harris County Jail employees. “Especially on the retention side, we need a better starting pay because it’s a tough job,” Gonzalez said of jailers. “The attrition rate