Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Contract
Summary
The city's law enforcement bill rises about 5.67% to $6.48 million, driven by collectively bargained deputy pay and benefits. Commissioners debated whether Amendment 3 cuts could force renegotiation.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 17, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
$6,479,308 — roughly $17,000 a day — a 5.67% jump over last year.
All residents receive continued sheriff coverage, traffic enforcement, and special event policing.
Residents would face reduced deputy coverage and traffic enforcement if the county contract rises as feared.
Mentions & discussions (4)
CITY COMMISSION (Regular) - Oct 8, 2026
Dunedin celebrated three decades of contracting with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office for police services — a decision that once tore the town apart but now saves millions annually versus running a city police department.
COMMISSION WORKSHOP - Oct 6, 2026
The city marks 30 years of sheriff-contracted police services, which officials estimate saved taxpayers $60-75 million compared to a city police department; a community celebration is set for Thursday.
CITY COMMISSION (Special) - Sep 17, 2026
Police cuts weren't in this first phase, but the Sheriff hinted a 15–20% contract increase could follow Amendment 3. The full-impact plan shows four fewer deputies, halved traffic enforcement, and crossing guard cuts.
CITY COMMISSION (Regular) - Sep 17, 2026
The city's law enforcement bill rises about 5.67% to $6.48 million, driven by collectively bargained deputy pay and benefits. Commissioners debated whether Amendment 3 cuts could force renegotiation.
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