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Sheriff seeks staffing, body‑camera and wellness funding; commissioners defer six ADC positions to next week
Summary
The sheriff presented multiple personnel and equipment requests including body‑camera implementation and a new officer‑wellness program; commissioners asked staff to plug the items into the draft budget and deferred a separate six‑position staffing request tied to an ADC expansion to a follow-up meeting.
St. Mary's County’s sheriff outlined a package of recurring and one‑time requests on Feb. 26 that included technology and wellness investments, additional civilian support positions, vehicle replacements and training; the board agreed to add the items to the budget model and to defer a related six‑position request tied to the Adult Detention Center expansion for more review.
Key requests from the sheriff’s office included funding to complete a body‑worn and in‑car camera program (software and equipment service renewals and new cameras), contracted psychological services and an annual…
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