Bexar county sheriff's union overwhelmingly approves new labor contract with pay raise

With a 500-51 vote, the Deputy Sheriff’s Association of Bexar County has approved a new five-year labor contract with the county that will raise base pay at least 15% percent over the next three years.

The new contract, which was voted on Friday, also includes a $2,000 bonus on the first pay period covered by the new deal. It also takes steps towards increased accountability for deputy misconduct and creates a civilian oversight board.

“We have a historic increase in civilian oversight with this agreement,” Commissioner Tommy Calvert (Pct. 4) stated in a news release Saturday. “We turned the page on the antagonistic relationship that once existed with the [Commissioners] Court and increased wages to respect the tremendous job our men and women in uniform carry out.”

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said Monday he hopes the wage increases will help attract and retain deputies amid staffing shortages, especially at the county jail.

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