Sheriff reports Region 26 interlocal changes, $415,000 congressional funding and plans LEOP training

County Sheriff Joseph Smith reported to the Thomas County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 3 about planned changes to the Region 26 interlocal agreement and on regional public-safety matters. In his report, Smith said Region 26 "also received congressional funding from Senator Deb Fischer in the amount of $415,000." The sheriff provided a safety committee and area activity update and said he will prepare Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) training for the board and elected officials.