I did some research online and found out that the starting salary of $42,900 for a Sumter County deputy does not look too shabby when compared to others.
For example, New York City police (after 6 months in the academy) eary $46,288; Washington DC earns $48,715; Miami gets $46,583; and Chicago police begin at $43,104.
Given the crime rates (probability of more danger) of Sumter County vs any of those listed above as well as other things such as cost of living and taxes - I would say the Sumter County police starting salary is very good when compared to the above cities.
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