Court approves MOUs allowing constables to use sheriff's breaching tools; constables assume training and liability
Karnes County approved four memoranda of understanding allowing constables from precincts 1–4 to access breaching tools from the Sheriff's Office during authorized incidents, with constables responsible for training and liability under the agreements.
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The court approved memoranda of understanding that permit Karnes County constables in precincts 1–4 to access breaching tools and equipment owned by the Sheriff's Office for use during authorized shared incidents, joint initiatives or emergencies. The sheriff explained the framework and told commissioners the constable would be responsible for training and the use of the equipment and would assume liability related to its use.
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