Sheriff's office granted HIDTA funds to fund a deputy on task forces

May 5, 2026

The board approved a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) grant of $74,460.61 to the Albany County Sheriff's Office to fund one deputy's participation across task forces for 2026; the contract covers 01/01/2026–12/31/2026 and the sheriff was directed to sign.

The full story

The county accepted a grant contract through the Wyoming Office of the Attorney General, Division of Criminal Investigation, under the HIDTA program to fund one deputy's salary so the deputy can serve on multi-jurisdictional task forces. Presenter Christian explained the grant pays for one deputy for the duration of the year and that the program has been renewed annually while funds are available.

Free newsletter

Sign up to keep reading.

Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.

or
Already have an account? Sign in