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Sheriff Johnson presses pay adjustments, continues body‑camera and equipment requests in 2026 budget pitch
Summary
Sheriff Johnson asked the Dawson County commission to prioritize pay increases to improve recruitment and retention, and listed capital requests including taser program continuation, body‑camera and MDT replacements, a jail boiler replacement and a speed trailer.
Sheriff Michael Johnson asked Dawson County commissioners during the budget hearing to prioritize pay adjustments intended to improve recruitment and retention and to continue several ongoing capital programs.
"Let's fix the pay thing first where we can get them in the door and, and keep them," Johnson said, asking the board to consider salary changes countywide for sworn staff and jail officers.
Why it matters: The sheriff told commissioners Dawson County is losing experienced staff and that pay and hiring incentives are key to maintaining patrol, jail and court operations.
Pay and staffing Johnson asked the board to approve a $4 hourly addition for post‑certified deputies…
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