Peoria County Public Safety & Justice Committee

The Peoria County Public Safety & Justice Committee met on July 29, 2026, to discuss various departmental updates and approve several budget and grant-related resolutions. Key procurement-related actions included approval of a budget transfer within the Circuit Clerk's document storage fund to complete a scanning project, which utilized local youth labor to achieve significant cost savings. The committee also approved cost of living adjustments for the Sheriff and Public Defender salaries, increasing the Sheriff's pay from 80% to 85% of the State's Attorney's salary, with funding coming from the Sheriff's budget. Additionally, the committee approved grant agreements including a $33,000 Organized Retail Crime grant for the Sheriff's office, a $128,229 Juvenile Justice Council grant, and a $362,500 Juvenile Redeploy grant, all aimed at supporting public safety and juvenile justice programs. The meeting included discussions on staffing challenges in the Public Defender's office and the strategic plan update related to infrastructure projects. No new contracts or vendor selections were specifically mentioned beyond these budget and grant approvals.