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Commissioners approve 5% pay increase for sheriff’s staff; body armor cost discussed
Summary
The commission approved a 5% pay increase for Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department staff, effective 6/7/2026, and discussed body armor needs: $2,000 per officer, eight officers in need, and five sets already ordered.
Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a 5% pay increase for the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department (including administrative staff), dated June 7, 2026; the increase is to be applied to step 1 of all law enforcement categories.
Undersheriff Josh Huff told the board that soft-body armor costs about $2,000 per officer and that eight officers require new armor; he also said five sets had already been ordered. Commissioner Rein asked for cost details and how many officers were affected; the board approved the pay change 3-0.
