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Quorum Court approves 5% performance increases for three sheriff’s office employees after extended debate
Summary
After an hour-long discussion about process and precedent, the Benton County Quorum Court approved 5% performance increases that had already been entered in payroll for two deputies and one detective in the sheriff’s office; some justices urged adopting a formal awards policy to avoid ad hoc raises.
The Benton County Quorum Court voted Dec. 9 to approve 5% performance increases for three sheriff’s office employees after an extended debate over process, timing and precedent.
KP, the sheriff’s office representative introduced by county staff, told the court the raises were entered in the payroll system after supervisors and command staff documented exceptional work. “These 3 individuals have gone way above and beyond,” KP said, citing a detective who helped recover tens of thousands of dollars for fraud victims and a patrol deputy who intervened in a medical crisis. He…
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