COUNTY OF DEKALB: DeKalb CEO Proposes Adding $14.1 Million to Public Safety Budget for FY2022

By Press release submission

Feb 10, 2022

County of Dekalb issued the following announcement on Feb. 8.

Today, DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond presented a $1.2 billion FY2022 budget proposal to the Board of Commissioners that includes $14.1 million to improve retention, recruitment and training for police, fire, and other public safety personnel.

“Our men and women who protect and serve the citizens of DeKalb are the most critical components of our workforce.” said CEO Michael Thurmond.

In addition to increasing the size of DeKalb Police department by 100 officers, the FY22 budget includes:

Making the pandemic front line pay permanent with a 6.25 percent increase in compensation for eligible sworn public safety personnel
$3,000 retention bonus
Increased starting salaries
$5000 hiring bonus for P.O.S.T. certified officers
Increased 401(a) match

The budget proposal also includes a four percent cost-of-living adjustment for non-sworn county employees to help mitigate the effects of inflation. County retirees would also receive a two percent cost-of-living adjustment.

Original source can be found here.

Source: County of Dekalb