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Oro Valley proposes 1 new police officer, wellness and data programs in FY2026 budget
Summary
Police Administrative Services Manager Catherine Hendricks outlined a nearly flat police budget that adds one FTE for training and wellness, shifts task force assignments and includes grant-funded equipment and recruiting/retention programs.
The Oro Valley Police Department presented its recommended FY2026 operating budget during the May 5 budget study session, describing a largely flat overall request that includes one new sworn position, programs to support recruit wellness and new technology for traffic measurement.
Police Administrative Services Manager Catherine Hendricks said the department's personnel request includes pay for merit and step increases and a net personnel increase of roughly $275,000, driven in part by the new FTE and PSPRS contribution changes. The department is proposing one additional full'time police officer assigned to the training unit; staff said the position will support onboarding, training requirements and a wellness program for recruits and existing officers.
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