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Commissioners authorize $71,399 equipment purchase for sheriff's office, citing safety and comfort concerns
Summary
The board authorized Sheriff Phillips to purchase law enforcement equipment, totaling $71,399, including cooler vests with ceramic plates and new firearms; the sheriff cited an incident where a deputy suffered heat-related illness while wearing a thicker vest.
The Charlton County Board of Commissioners on July 17 authorized Sheriff Phillips to purchase law enforcement equipment in the amount of $71,399. Sheriff Phillips described equipment needs including cooler vests with ceramic plates intended to better protect deputies and new firearms. The minutes state the sheriff explained a deputy recently suffered heat-related illness while wearing a thicker vest, prompting the request for lighter, cooler protective gear. Commissioner Alphya Benefield moved to authorize the purchase; Commissioner Drew Jones seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The minutes record the authorization and the sheriff's rationale; they do not specify the vendor, delivery schedule, or funding source for the purchase.
