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Sheriff outlines staffing, vacancies and overtime changes; treasurer says reserves cover retro pay

Essex County Board of County Commissioners · January 27, 2025
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Sheriff reported 469 total positions (398 law enforcement, 71 civilian), described a plan to limit accumulated weekend comp‑time, and noted grants and forfeiture funds; commissioners questioned a high overtime appropriation and asked about long‑term liabilities.

The sheriff told commissioners the department’s total authorized positions are 469 — 398 sworn officers and 71 civilian positions — and reported current vacancies and efforts to hire across the year. “Our positions, total positions we have, 469. That's 398 in law enforcement, 71 civilian,” the sheriff said.

The sheriff and labor negotiators explained a long‑standing practice of…

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