Pasco Sheriff`s Office - Pasco County Sheriff`s Office

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For all the success we have accomplished
together as a community, putting criminals in
jail, preventing crime, and helping those in need,
we have hit a crucial point for the Sheriff’s Office
and we need your help.
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This is due to a lack of compensation and pay for
our members which is causing Deputies to
depart to other agencies for purely financial
reasons With a growing population, this
shortage of Deputies greatly impacts you.
Area Starting
Salary Average
$45,263
$45,500
$45,381
St. Pete PD
$39,581
$47,349
$48,505
TPD
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Those members who are leaving are still
living in Pasco County and are just working
for a different agency. They have changed
their car and their uniform, but not their
home.
 This includes over 100 former Pasco Sheriff’s
Office law enforcement members employed by
the Tampa Police Department
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In 2012, 20 members resigned from law enforcement positions
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In 2013, this number increased to 28
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In 2014, 44 law enforcement members resigned
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In 2015, so far, 25 law enforcement members have resigned
already, with 25 more projected by the end of the year
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Of the members who have resigned in 2015 who had already
completed their FTO period, while they were pleased with the
agency and administration, a majority have specifically cited
pay as a contributing factor.
Law Enforcement Resignations 2012-2015
60
50
40
Projected CY 2015
30
Actual Resignations
20
10
0
2012
2013
2014
2015
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Cost per citizen served:
 Pasco County: $223.63
 Surrounding County Average: $363.90
▪ Pasco ranks 55 out of all 67 counties in Florida
▪ Pasco County ranks LAST of the 6 surrounding counties
(Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk & Manatee)
$400.00
Average Cost per
Citizen- Pasco
$300.00
$200.00
$100.00
$0.00
Pasco County
Surrounding
Counties
Average Cost Per
Citizen- Surrounding
Counties
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This was a difficult decision to make, and I
have done so with a heavy heart…With the
current pay scale, I have found it very difficult
to provide for them and the life and
opportunities they deserve. My decision to seek
other employment was a family decision, and
was based solely on my financial situation.
 Deputy, SWAT member, 4 year college degree,
over 3 years
Emphasis added
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This was not an easy decision to make. The
almost six years here have been very
rewarding. I’ve enjoyed working for this agency
and having the honor to serve a very successful
team dedicated to the citizens of this
county….My decision to leave is purely
financial and is not a reflection of this
administration.
 Detective, Property Crimes, 2 year college degree,
over 5 years
Emphasis added
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It is with a heavy heart that I have been placed
in the position to make this decision which is
based solely on finances for my family as I
find it increasingly difficult to support my
family on the wages offered after 9 years of
employment.
 Detective, Property Crimes, over 9 years
Emphasis added
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Although I could not be more satisfied with the
Sheriff’s Office as an agency, I can no longer
justify making sacrifices in order to live within
the financial constraints caused by its lack of
funding.
 Detective in Property Crimes and Vice, over 6
years experience
Emphasis added
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Pinellas S.O.- $3,000 signing bonus and $500-$3,000 relocation
bonus with 3+ years of experience
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St. Petersburg P.D.- 1 step per year of creditable service up to 5
steps for experienced officers- 100% academy sponsorship +
salary $37,107 for new hires
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Polk S.O.- $2,000/month stipend plus full scholarship to attend
dual certification academy (not employed by S.O. during this time)
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Hillsborough S.O.- base salary of $35,838.40 during training
academy and orientation for new hires
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Tampa P.D.- Looking at a potential raise of over 8% this year
alone
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“Deputies flee Pasco County for higher pay”
 Fox 13, June 6, 2012
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“Pasco sheriff: Deputies leaving because of
low pay”
 Pasco Tribune, June 17, 2014
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“Pasco sheriff worried about losing deputies
over pay”
 Tampa Bay Times, February 13, 2014
Agency
Population
Officer
Count
Officers per
1000
2015 Budget
Tampa Police Department
352,741
1017
2.88
$143,170,906
St. Petersburg Police Department
252,372
622
2.46
$91,236,875
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
378,927
875
2.31
$215,079,330
Polk County Sheriff's Office
402,305
763
1.9
$138,677,482
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
887,882
1283
1.45
$386,351,018
Pasco County Sheriff's Office
440,299
604
1.37
$97,659,661
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Public safety is consistently ranked as the
most important issue in Pasco County as well
as throughout the country.
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From the time a deputy resigns, it takes an
average of 8 ½ months to hire a replacement
and bring them through all of the required
new hire training before they can answer calls
for service on their own – includes post-offer
testing, orientation, and FTO (field training
with a partner)
Approximately 18% of new law enforcement
members have resigned within their first
year of employment, which means some
positions are effectively never filled, or
filled very briefly before the process
restarts
2014 Population
479,340
2020 Projected Population 2030 Projected Population
543,038
645,371
700
600
500
61 Deputies needed by
2020 to maintain the
current ratio of
Deputies per citizen
400
300
159 Deputies
needed by 2030
to maintain the
current ratio of
Deputies per
citizen
200
100
0
2014
2020
2030
Current
Deputies
Maintain Current Ratio
Current Deputies
Your continued support of the Pasco Sheriff’s
Office is greatly appreciated.
Please continue to let your Commissioners
know you support the Pasco Sheriff’s Office.