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Sheriff outlines $58,183 net FY26 request, flags radio replacements and K‑9 vehicles
Summary
Sheriff Baker told commissioners his office’s FY26 budget request is roughly $58,183 over a flat budget after step‑scale realignment and equipment consolidations; he warned of sizable future costs for radio replacements and described requests for K‑9 and patrol vehicle replacements.
Sheriff Baker presented the sheriff’s office FY26 budget to the Caroline County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 25, saying the department’s request was"over flat is gonna be $58,183" after a mix of pay‑scale realignment and adjustments to communications and reimbursable services.
The sheriff said the request reflects several line‑item shifts: a proposed $26,086 adjustment to smooth pay‑scale steps, consolidation of mobile data terminals with cell‑phone lines and an asked $6,000 increase to reflect current billing, and increased reimbursable overtime because towns and events are paying for deputy services. "That also includes our cell…
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