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Program Description

  Administration

This division provides general administrative support to the Sheriff's Office including personnel and labor relations matters, planning and policy, training, background investigations, payroll, purchasing, internal investigations, automation, grants, and budget-related functions. The Administration division provides technical support for the Sheriff's Records Management System (E*Justice). The Administration Division also oversees the Sheriff's compliance with recognized accreditation standards. The Assistant Sheriffs direct research and development of policies, procedures, and regulations to meet professional standards developed for law enforcement agencies.

The Assistant Sheriffs oversee internal investigations, represent the Sheriff's Office in legislative matters, and provide legal direction. Staff from the Administration division also serve on applicant, promotional, and disciplinary boards of other public safety agencies. Administration personnel organize and teach in-service and specialized deputy training and periodic weapons qualification, as required by the Maryland Police Training Commission. Staff from the Sheriff's Office also respond to mutual-aid calls as necessary. Additionally, Sheriff's Office staff participate in law enforcement task forces and units such as the Special Response Team, Special Events Response Team, and Hostage Negotiation Team in cooperation with the Montgomery County Police Department, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, and other law enforcement agencies.

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Program Contacts

Contact Mona Cabrera of the Sheriff's Office at 240-777-7000 or Derrick Harrigan of the Office of Management and Budget at 240-777-2759 for more information regarding this department's operating budget.

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Program Performance Measures

Program Performance MeasuresActual FY23Actual FY24Estimated FY25Target FY26Target FY27
Number of Interim and Temporary Peace Orders received 12,9903,2043,5563,5563,556
Number of Interim and Temporary Protective Orders received5,7125,6646,6146,6146,614
Number of safety check violations resulting in arrest 200000
Number of weapons seized as a result of Protective Orders230248282282282
1  The Sheriff's Office is required to immediately serve Court issued Peace and Protective orders in cases where petitioners seek protection from abuse. Each year, a higher number of Interim and Temporary Orders are received that require full processing through State and Federal law enforcement databases prior to physical service of the orders on the respondent.
2  Safety checks involve efforts by Sheriff's deputies to ensure that victims are safe and court orders are being obeyed after the issuance of an Interim or Temporary Order. Safety checks are conducted by site visit or phone.
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Program Budget Changes

FY26 Recommended ChangesExpendituresFTEs
FY25 Approved569819425.11
Restore: One-time FY25 Lapse Adjustment7405450.00
Increase Cost: Security Guard Contract Escalator to Provide Security Personnel3363980.00
Increase Cost: One-time Vehicle Upfitting - Mobile Data Computers and Radios2750000.00
Increase Cost: Tasers and Body Worn Cameras Contract Escalator to Improve Transparency and Accountability2220290.00
Increase Cost: Replacement of Ballistic Vests After Five Years of Useful Life692750.00
Increase Cost: Three Percent Inflationary Adjustment to Non-Profit Service Provider Contracts200900.00
Technical Adj: FTE Adjustment00.03
Decrease Cost: Lapse Adjustment-13676770.00
Multi-program adjustments, including negotiated compensation changes, employee benefit changes, changes due to staff turnover, reorganizations, and other budget changes affecting multiple programs.114345-0.44
FY26 Recommended610819924.70