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Sheriff says improved FOP contract is helping retain staff; lateral hires expected to reduce costs
Summary
The sheriff told the committee that a new Fraternal Order of Police contract has helped the county recruit lateral transfers and should reduce overtime and training costs.
Sheriff Joseph Meyer told the committee that a recently negotiated contract with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) is starting to show recruitment benefits.
“We are finally reaping the benefit of a good contract with the Fraternal Order of Police,” Meyer said, describing a recent successful lateral transfer into the corrections division from a neighboring jurisdiction and an ongoing background check for a lateral candidate to fill an open patrol deputy position.
Meyer said lateral hires reduce overtime and training costs because new hires require less academy time and can “hit the ground running.” He did not provide specific dollar savings but described the personnel changes as a cost savings for the sheriff’s office.
No committee action was taken on the sheriff’s report; the sheriff’s comments were provided as the monthly sheriff’s office update.
