AMARILLO, TEXAS -- When it comes to distributing out money from the Justice Assistance Grants or "JAG", to local law enforcement, Randall County isn't on the same playing field.
Because Amarillo is split between two counties, the money is split between the city and the top performing county when it comes to felony cases prosecuted or filed.
Where millions have gone to the city and Potter county, Randall county has received less than $30,000, says Randall County Sheriff Joel Richardson.
"We're not the only ones in this situation. There are others in the state of Texas. We don't file as many felony cases in Randall as Potter, or APD, and therefore, Potter county is going to get the share of the money, not Randall."
The sheriff says he's tried for years to make it more equitable, but even state leaders haven't been able to help. He stressed that both Amarillo and Potter County have always shared resources with his office when needed.
