Indeed it was, your average cop, it turns out, doesn't make 120,000 a year.

"The cut will preserve the number of deputies on patrol, but result in the loss of two deputy positions, two sergeants, two records clerks and a receptionist."

www.santacruzsentinel.com/archive/2004/June/22/local/stories/04local.htm

I read the article, but it doesn't mention if the 6 positions are currently vacant or not, or, if it does, I missed it.

However, I may be incorrect, it would appear funding over all for the Sheriff's department will increase it's budget over all because of a new wage contract.