Wayne County extends Allied Universal security contract amid sheriff’s staffing shortages

Mar 20, 2026

The commission approved a one‑year extension to its Allied Universal security contract, not to exceed $5.29 million, while the sheriff's office continues recruitment and academy training to return deputy staffing to courts.

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Wayne County commissioners granted immediate approval March 19 to Amendment No. 2 to the county’s contract with Universal Protection Services/Allied Universal, extending supplemental security services through March 2027 and increasing the not‑to‑exceed amount to approximately $5.29 million.

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