Sheriff Pushes for Pay Raises to Keep Officers

Sheriff Rob Hardwick is demanding a $147 million budget boost—nearly all for pay raises—to keep deputies and staff from leaving, as Jacksonville’s higher salaries and retirement benefits threaten St. Johns’ retention. School safety costs, including the Youth Resource Deputy Program, strain funds, while jail expenses remain high—but successful reentry programs are shrinking inmate numbers, and a new air unit will power up water rescues. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/365b132dae1f6e9e