A trio of civilian hires, and increases to reserves are part of a proposed 2027 Sarnia police budget increase of 5.94 per cent. Three civilian hires, more money for a pending collective agreement update, and increases to reserves are part of a proposed 2027 Sarnia police budget increase of 5.94 per cent. The previous board-approved plans were for $38.8 million in spending in 2026, and $40.78 million in 2027 — a 5.3 per cent increase over 2026. Increasing 2027’s now to a little more than $41 million — a $250,000 increase compared to the previous 2027 budget — represents a “bare bones” approach, Ash said. The proposed increase is $2.33 million over 2026 spending.