Q&A
Discussion on budget and staffing needs for NYC Sheriff's Office
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Council Member Brannan inquires about the sufficiency of the FY 25 adopted budget for the NYC Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Miranda acknowledges the need for additional resources as the office's responsibilities expand.
- The FY 25 budget includes $49.1 million for the sheriff's unit
- Sheriff's Office is approved for a new academy class with 90 positions
- There's an indication that more funding and personnel may be needed in the future
Justin L. Brannan
0:55:05
So FY 25 adopted budget includes $49,100,000 in the sheriff's unit of appropriation, $29,100,000 for personal services and $20,000,000 for OTPS other than personal services.
0:55:18
Is this enough funding for your office?
Anthony Miranda
0:55:22
Again, that's one of those questions.
0:55:24
We only got a pair set.
0:55:26
We had enough that would be an incorrect answer.
0:55:27
So and considering that the responsibilities the sheriff's office is taking on and the need to have more personnel, we're always in need of having additional but we will operate and meet the needs of both the city and the mandate that is required at the sheriff's office.
Justin L. Brannan
0:55:43
So but as as the operation ramps up and continues to to ramp up, we'll we'll will your department require additional funding to support?
0:55:53
I mean, you have much more responsibility now than you did before.
0:55:56
Absolutely.
0:55:57
I don't think saying that you might need some more money.
0:55:59
You would Chuck isn't watching.
0:56:00
It's okay.
Anthony Miranda
0:56:02
Again, it says, I'm sure that we will make new needs requests as we go on.
0:56:06
We've just had approval for our academy class.
0:56:09
We're working through those details now.
0:56:10
I believe again, as I stated, I think this is gonna be the largest class in the history of the sheriff's office.
0:56:15
We have 90 positions that I'm just told, 90 positions that have been approved for this class, and we are absolutely looking for more.
0:56:21
So to the extent that you can help us and make sure that we get more headcount and more personnel, that would be fantastic.
