WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
Patrol - Department 11310
Department Description/Function
The Patrol Division is the chief law enforcement agency for Washington County. The division responds to citizens’ complaints for violations of criminal or traffic law and arrests offenders, as necessary. They enforce County Ordinances and is the primary security division for the Airport.
Goals Fiscal Year 2026
Expand the existing drone program by adding additional drones and provide pilot training for each working group. There is currently one drone in patrol. Deploy new AXON body worn cameras and train personnel on newly acquired tasers. Improve public relations through the Sheriff’s App and new website.
Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2025
Achieved FY2025 goal of completing Implicit Bias Training for all personnel. Processed and hired 17 Sworn Deputy Sheriff positions. Gained access to Police One Academy which provides on-line training for personnel, both mandated and skill building courses. Met the FY2025 goal of becoming compliant with the National Incident Based Reporting System. The department is only required to report once per month but is currently reporting three times.
Key Data
FY2023 Actual
FY2024 Actual
FY2025 Estimated
FY2026 Projected
Programs/Services Provided
Arrests
3,466
3,552
3,363
3,380
Traffic Citations Issued
4,586
4,954
4,342
4,027
Traffic Warnings Issued
10,328
12,466
12,467
12,929
Full-Time Sworn Officers
107
107
108
115
Traffic Collisions
739
723
732
728
1,686 IOS 930 Android
Sheriff App Downloads
N/A
TBD
TBD
Total Crime Rate (crimes per 100,000 residents)
617
821
676
613
2024 Budget
2025 Budget
2026 Budget
Category Funding Sources
$ Change
% Change
General Fund Support
13,755,360
14,627,240
15,986,440
1,359,200
9.29%
Grants/Intergovernmental
1,140,000
1,150,560
1,100,000
(50,560)
(4.39%)
Fees/Charges
1,174,080
1,133,960
1,106,760
(27,200)
(2.40%)
Total
16,069,440
16,911,760
18,193,200
1,281,440
7.58%
2026 Budget Document
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