BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is now fully staffed for the first time since 2021, and officials say a newly approved pay raise is a big reason why.
County council voted Tuesday night to adopt the fiscal year 2025 budget, which includes a $1.2 million increase in deputy salaries. The raise applies to all ranks within the department, except the sheriff, and goes into effect July 1. Deputies will also remain eligible for cost-of-living and merit increases throughout the year.
“It’s a one-time increase across all ranks,” said Berkeley County Supervisor Johnny Cribb. “And we’ve spent the highest percentage of new county revenue this year on public safety.”…