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Sheriff's recommended 2026 budget includes new deputy positions, vehicle replacements and radio upgrades
Summary
The Sheriff's Department presented a 2026 recommended budget that includes two additional deputy positions, replacement of a dozen vehicles, and a request to replace radios that lack compatibility for large-scale operations; the administration also noted anticipated declines in correctional revenues tied to contracting changes.
Sheriff's Department leaders presented the department's proposed 2026 budget, citing increased operational needs, vehicle and radio replacements, and changes in jail revenue sources.
County staff said the Sheriff's budget is heavily labor-driven, with about half the department’s cost tied to corrections and nearly half to law enforcement services. The presentation listed multiple capital and equipment needs for 2026, including replacement of 12 vehicles (six patrol SUVs, three pickup trucks and others) and related equipment-changeover costs. Staff said vehicle replacements…
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