Farley says it's a struggle to keep his department staffed due
to low starting salaries for deputies and a lack of benefits offered.
I
t's a combination he says causes them to leave as soon as their
experience level climbs.
"The surrounding counties are paying much better money and
insurance, and you can't really blame them for wanting to better
themselves," he said.
The starting salary for Lincoln County
Farley says three deputies have left for higher-paying jobs
since he took office in January.
He asked the county commission to give deputies a raise at their
last meeting and expects to hear an update on the request next month.
Farley says he also wants to create two new deputy positions to
increase patrols around the county, including some of the more remote sections.
