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Sheriff asks for staffing increase, district-based policing and a health nurse; commissioners tell office to prioritize within set funding
Summary
The sheriff asked commissioners for additional sworn and civilian positions, district-based policing, a permanent health nurse and equipment; commissioners told the office to prioritize and return with a reconciled plan reflecting a set funding target.
The St. Mary’s County sheriff and command staff outlined a broad FY22 budget request on March 9 that included more deputies and corrections officers, district-based policing, expanded traffic-safety personnel, and a community health nurse to support employee wellness and pandemic response. Commissioners asked the sheriff to prioritize requests and return with a reconciled funding plan.
The sheriff said the office seeks district-based policing—creating four district commands with assigned lieutenants, sergeants and deputies to increase supervision, reduce response times and foster community relationships. The request included two lieutenants, two sergeants and four deputies dedicated to district policing, additional deputies for a north-end cops unit, expansion of…
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