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Police request raises FY2025–26 ask to about $55.7 million; department seeks civilian tech and evidence roles
Summary
Police Chief Russ Major presented a preliminary departmental request that the city packet listed above $55.9 million and was later revised to $55.7 million; the department asked for four civilian professional positions to free sworn officers for patrol and identified a projected overtime budget of about $3.9 million.
Police Chief Russ Major told the Delray Beach City Commission on April 8 that the Police Department’s preliminary FY2025–26 request exceeds the current‑year amended budget and aims to fund personnel and technology needs tied to staffing shortages and rising overtime.
Chief Major said the packet shows an amended FY2024–25 budget of $50.3 million and that the department’s initial request was “over 55,900,000.0,” later revised to $55,700,000. “Out of the 5,400,000 difference, 4,400,000 is in personnel services,” he said, adding that overtime is a significant driver: the department estimates roughly $3,900,000 in overtime next year…
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