A representative with the bargaining units of the Richland County Sheriff's Office spoke to the Madison Township Trustees Monday about the budget crisis the office is facing.

Sgt. Jim Sweat told the trustees the proposed $1.6 million allocated by the county commissioners for the sheriff's office 2010 budget, will not allow it to operate efficiently.

He said the road patrol will be impacted greatly by the budget cuts. Sheriff Steve Sheldon requested $2.8 million for the budget. Sheldon said with the budget allocated by the commissioners, he would have to lay off all of his road patrol.