Pennington County sheriff reports new federal and forest service funding, proposes 3% wage increase for deputies Sheriff Brian Mueller told commissioners Feb. 3 that recent meetings with federal and U.S. Forest Service representatives produced increased funding — including a $35,000 law‑enforcement contract payment — and proposed a 3% across‑the‑board wage increase for county law enforcement. Commissioners asked staff and HR to vet costs and deferred a vote.

Pennington County is on the verge of a major boost for law enforcement with new federal funding and a proposed 3% wage increase for deputies—will it be enough to retain our officers?

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