I would hope a Sgt with the Sheriffs Dept that had ove 15 years of experience would be getting paid $50,000 yearly. Thats a joke considering what other law enforcement officers who work in similiar enviorments get paid. 28 percent of a dept that makes over $50,000 is peanuts. So the other 72% make less than $50,000 a year. Years of experience should be rewarded. Give the men and women of law enforcement a raise and soon!