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Wilson County sheriff asks for short-term training funds and sends pay-increase proposal to budget committee
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Wilson County Sheriff told the Law Enforcement Committee on 2025-11-09 that the sheriff—s office is short-staffed and needs immediate funding and pay adjustments to retain employees.
Wilson County Sheriff told the Law Enforcement Committee on 2025-11-09 that the sheriff—s office is short-staffed and needs immediate funding and pay adjustments to retain employees.
The sheriff asked the committee for a $100,000 transfer from the department—s salary line to cover overtime and required training through Dec. 31 and said he will return next month with a formal grant acceptance for a tactical vehicle. "We're bleeding," the sheriff said, describing recent departures of detectives, supervisors, corrections officers and dispatchers. He said the office…
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