Jacksonville Sheriff's Office presents FY26 budget, emphasizes staffing and technology costs

Director Ed Cayenne of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office presented the JSO proposed fiscal year 2026 budget to the True Commission on Aug. 7, saying the agency requested $638,000,000 — an increase of $4,800,000 from FY25.

Cayenne told commissioners the increase is largely tied to contractual obligations, including a negotiated agreement with the city and the Fraternal Order of Police. He said about 80% of the JSO budget is dedicated to salaries and benefits; roughly 20% covers ongoing operational costs such as software licenses, equipment maintenance and other non‑discretionary items. Cayenne said only a small portion of the budget remains for new crime‑prevention projects and innovation such as the real‑time crime center and advanced forensics.

The presentation highlighted several ongoing investments: a citywide real‑time crime center that aggregates camera feeds, fleet license plate readers and expanded computer forensics capacity. Cayenne said these technologies accelerate investigations and improve probable cause for prosecutors. He described Operation…