The Brazos County Commissioners Court, at a March 10 meeting, approved staff salaries for the county’s developing forensic services department after a discussion about cost and demand.
Commissioners voted to approve salaries so that the hiring process for two medical examiners—at the rate of $40.87 per hour—may begin soon. The measure passed with some opposition from Precinct 3 Commissioner Fred Brown.
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Jennifer Dierksen, director of forensic services for the county, spoke at the commissioners’ meeting to explain why two investigators would be necessary. She said investigators handle much more than examining a body. They also conduct scene investigations, write reports and coordinate with law enforcement day and night.
