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Sheriff presents 2026 budget; highlights retention, technology and human‑trafficking work
Summary
Sheriff Dan Starry briefed commissioners on the Sheriff's Office 2026 budget proposal, seeking to maintain current staffing (286.5 FTE) while emphasizing recruitment and retention, investments in technology and continued focus on human‑trafficking and drug‑task‑force efforts.
Washington County Sheriff Dan Starry presented the sheriff’s office 2026 proposed budget during a televised workshop on Aug. 26 and highlighted three primary needs: workforce retention and recruitment, continued investment in technology and equipment, and continued work on human‑trafficking and drug enforcement efforts.
Starry said the sheriff’s office does not seek new positions for 2026 and will continue to operate with about 286.5 full‑time employees. He told the board that retention remains a major statewide challenge — more than 120 Minnesota law‑enforcement agencies were actively recruiting in…
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