Sheriff's Office staffing
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 15, 2026.
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The patrol union president described a staffing crisis, said contract talks included an ultimatum from the legislature, and demanded competitive raises and a 20-year retirement, noting Sullivan pays about $30,000 less than Orange County agencies.
County Legislature — October 15, 2026 · 18:52 →A patrol sergeant said 13 deputies are taking the Orange County civil service test and roughly half the department could walk out the door if they pass, urging the board to focus on retaining current staff.
County Legislature — October 15, 2026 · 45:05 →Said the county chose the lowest insurance policy for sheriff's deputies, described a deputy whose young daughter has leukemia, and argued staffing levels across the county's roughly 1,000 square miles are unsafe.
Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee — July 9, 2026 · 22:14 →Wanted to know how the jail's 18 vacancies will affect the overtime budget, since keeping enough staff on hand will cost money.
Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee — June 4, 2026 · 6:33 →