The Executive Committee agenda includes Resolution **-07/26 to authorize a $340,000 increase in the General Fund to pay for a Sheriff’s Office organizational study, using available fund balance reserves. This indicates the County intends to engage outside expertise to review the Sheriff’s Office structure, operations, and potentially facilities and staffing as part of its long-term planning. While the agenda does not yet name a consultant or vendor, dedicating this level of funding signals that a procurement for professional services (management consulting, public safety operations, or similar) is likely. Vendors that provide law enforcement organizational assessments, workload and staffing studies, technology and process reviews, or change‑management support can begin positioning themselves with the Sheriff’s Office and County administration ahead of any formal RFP or selection process.

Funding will come from General Fund available fund balance reserves, suggesting a one-time study rat...