Sheriff's office seeks added sergeant, deputies' cell phones and three patrol vehicles

Jul 21, 2026

Sheriff's staff requested one additional sergeant for a busy late-week day shift, new department-issued cell phones to avoid use of personal phones, and budgeted three patrol vehicles (about $65,000 each fully equipped); staff also described new radio integration delays and camera/K9 investments.

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Sheriff's office leaders told the county board they want to add one sergeant to cover a Thursday-through-Sunday day shift that has seen an influx of newer deputies; the personnel change was modeled to increase the sheriff's budget by about $6,700.

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