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Sheriff McCrainy asks board for extra corrections officer, part-time courthouse security in FY27 budget
Summary
Lancaster County Sheriff Patrick McCrainy asked the Board of Supervisors to fund one additional full-time corrections officer and about $36,000 for part-time courthouse security in the FY27 budget, citing rising vehicle, technology and overtime costs and growing time spent on mental-health-related incidents.
Lancaster County Sheriff Patrick McCrainy told the Board of Supervisors at the March 26 budget work session that his office is seeking one additional full-time corrections officer and part-time courthouse security starting in FY27 to address staffing and safety needs.
McCrainy presented 2025 activity figures — including 323 arrests, 1,385 traffic summonses (up from 980 in 2024) and 16,327 calls for service — and said long transport and detention times for people with mental health needs have driven overtime and…
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