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Commission approves paid salary and benefits for injured SCSO sergeant; committee debate spotlights lack of medical-disability retirement and jail costs
Summary
Shelby County's Law Enforcement Committee voted to continue salary, benefits and OJI coverage for Sergeant Sam Lilly (amount $118,720 FY2026) as he recovers from catastrophic injuries, and debated the county's lack of medical retirement protections for first responders. The meeting also advanced a series of Sheriff's Office contracts and grant acceptances tied to jail operations.
Shelby County's Law Enforcement Committee on Nov. 12 approved a resolution to continue paying Sergeant Samuel Lilly his salary, health insurance, workers'compensation/OJI and other benefits until retirement or death, at an estimated FY2026 cost of $118,720. The measure was introduced as an urgent personnel and human-support action after Lilly suffered catastrophic injuries requiring ongoing care and unlikely return to duty.
Chief Deputy Anthony Buckner framed the measure as both a human and operational imperative: he described Lilly's service record, lifesaving interventions, promotion and selection as motorcycle unit commander, and the severity of his injuries. The item requests $85,814 for salary and $32,906 for benefits in FY2026; finance staff said funds are available and…
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