top of page

Cost of Protecting Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Increases

PHOENIX—It's become increasingly expensive to protect America's most notorious lawman.

The taxpayer-funded security detail for Maricopa County (Ariz.) Sheriff Joe Arpaio has been spending more time guarding him during off hours, in addition to providing protection to Arpaio through the workday and at public appearances in the Phoenix area.

The unit's overtime costs have increased dramatically in the last year, from about 120 overtime hours in June 2012 to more than 400 overtime hours this June. In May, the team accrued more than 600 overtime hours.

(H/T Charles WT)

Comments


NEWSLETTERS

Get Reason In Your Inbox.

Thanks for submitting!

Join the

LIBERTARIAN PARTY

We are funded entirely by Americans who want to help give liberty a voice. By joining the Libertarian Party as a dues-paying member, you are investing in this critical work.

Thanks for submitting!

ADDRESS

1444 Duke St.

Alexandria, VA 22314-3403

PHONE

(800) ELECT-US

(800) 353-2887

EMAIL

bottom of page