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Sheriff flags vacancy math, rising overtime and tech costs; proposes targeted adjustments and long‑term forensic investments
Summary
Sheriff Jerry Sheridan told supervisors vacancy declines on civilian payroll and persistent sworn shortages have left the department over budget on overtime; the office seeks a $5.3M vacancy adjustment, increased technology and investigative tools spending, and flagged longer‑term needs including a forensic DNA lab and aviation capacity.
Sheriff Jerry Sheridan and CFO Jim Prindeville presented the Sheriff's Office FY2027 outlook and above‑base priorities, telling supervisors that falling civilian vacancy rates combined with persistent sworn vacancies have produced an unfavorable gap between budgeted vacancy savings and actual payroll costs.
Prindeville said the department manages a near‑$1 billion portfolio and faces roughly $20 million in annual technology and maintenance agreements;…
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