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Worcester County sheriff asks for 20% bump to recruit and retain deputies, cites grant revenue declines
Summary
Sheriff's Office requested a FY2026 budget increase of about $3.4 million (20%) to raise starting pay, retain staff, convert a part-time property/evidence role to full time and replace vehicles and capital equipment. The office expects a 35% drop in grant revenue that helped fund body-worn cameras and seeks to cover fuel, training and equipment.
Worcester County Sheriff’s Office presented a FY2026 budget request on April 8 seeking an overall increase of roughly $3.4 million (20%) to address recruitment and retention, equipment replacement and anticipated declines in grant funding.
Sheriff (name not given) told commissioners the office ranked near the bottom in regional pay comparisons for starting, mid-career (15-year) and top salaries, and asked for a multi-year plan to raise compensation so the agency can attract and retain qualified deputies. The…
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