Over the past decade, Orange County officials transformed the post of sheriff's deputy into a six-figure job based on the belief that overtime was cheaper than hiring new officers.
The department's reliance on overtime enabled most of its sworn officers to earn more than $100,000 in 2007. More than 100 earned over $150,000.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Overtime policies push 100 Orange County sheriff's officers over $150,000
Orange County Register reports:
