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Shelby County committee agrees to continue full pay, benefits for injured Sgt. Samuel Lilly
Summary
The county's law-enforcement committee voted to recommend a resolution authorizing $118,720 from FY26 general funds to preserve Sergeant Samuel Lilly's full salary, health care and OJI coverage until retirement or death after the deputy was catastrophically injured on duty.
A Shelby County committee on Friday recommended that the full Board approve a resolution ensuring Sergeant Samuel Lilly will continue to receive his full salary, health care and on-the-job-injury (OJI) benefits until his retirement or death.
The measure, which will be sent to the full Board with a favorable recommendation, authorizes $118,720 from the FY26 general fund to cover Lilly's salary and benefits. Chief Deputy Anthony Buckner described Lilly's injuries as…
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