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Sheriff and emergency services request raises, staffing and equipment increases; animal shelter seeks extra part‑time help
Summary
Public‑safety leaders briefed the Board of Supervisors on staffing, overtime and equipment requests: the sheriff sought a 3% across‑the‑board increase plus overtime and a security camera system; emergency services highlighted new software and training costs; the animal shelter requested an additional 720‑hour part‑time position.
Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Services leaders told the Northumberland County Board of Supervisors that rising overtime, staffing gaps, aging vehicles and new software requirements require higher appropriations or budget adjustments for FY‑26.
Sheriff Beecham summarized several funding needs and personnel pressures. He requested a 3% across‑the‑board increase for county‑funded positions, noted a request for an additional $35,000 to cover overtime driven by vacancies, and said vehicle‑repair and replacement costs have risen. The sheriff described a $61,500 estimate to replace the department’s aging security camera system and identified Verkada as the vendor in the quoted proposal; he said the system would allow remote access aligned with school cameras. He also described a $5,000 annual subscription for a citizen‑facing sheriff app, and said the office requested four replacement patrol vehicles plus one…
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