The Fond du Lac County Board has approved a new contract with the Sheriff’s union that includes an across the board eight percent wage increase this year and five percent increase next year. The contract covers deputies, sergeants and detectives. County executive Sam Kaufman says the new contract will make Fond du Lac County more competitive with other counties. “I think the contract is going to be a great thing for our department, and overall it really sends a message to our department and our officers that we value you,” Kaufman told WFDL news. Kaufman says a shift change that’s part of the deal will save nearly four positions. Funding will come from the salary contingency and Sheriff’s Office budget. He says it will not impact taxes.
