Monroe County and the Monroe County Sheriff Police Benevolent Association announced Tuesday that they have reached a new collective bargaining agreement.

Officials say the county legislature approved the new agreement during a special meeting on Tuesday.

“This agreement is a significant step forward in supporting our law enforcement officers, and reflects the County’s commitment to ensuring competitive compensation and benefits for the dedicated men and women of the Monroe County Sheriff PBA,” Monroe County Executive Adam Bello said in a statement. “Our mutual dedication to creating a safe and thriving community is demonstrated by this five year agreement, while advancing our shared priority of improving public safety for our residents. I am particularly proud that this contract offers military service incentive pay to our deputies, just as we do for advanced education. My thanks to Sheriff Baxter and the PBA for their diligence and willingness to get an agreement settled early to avoid our deputies working out of contract.” 

“We are fulfilling our promise to improve the lives of those who serve and their families, who support them,” Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter said in a statement. “This contract brings significant benefits, additional time off with family, and a salary commensurate with deputies’ responsibilities, bringing compensation on par with other local police agencies. I thank County Executive Adam Bello and the Legislature for their support of our public servants.” 

Officials say the PBA’s current contract was set to expire at the end of this year and the new agreement means sheriff’s deputies won't work out of contract.

Among the highlights of the new Monroe County Sheriff Police Benevolent Association Road Patrol contract, which runs from Jan. 1, 2025, to Dec. 31, 2029, includes annual pay increases, the chance for 12-hour shifts for certain positions and incentive pay based on military experience.