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Graham County OKs using RICO funds to reimburse Thatcher police for new drone
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The Graham County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to reimburse the Town of Thatcher for 50% of a new police drone, using RICO forfeiture funds; county attorney and law enforcement cited officer safety and interagency sharing.
Graham County supervisors voted unanimously Sept. 2 to reimburse the Town of Thatcher for 50% of the cost of a new police drone using RICO forfeiture funds. County Attorney Scott Bennett told the board the purchase is intended to support the countywide law enforcement task force and improve officer safety.
Bennett said he was approached by Detective Carter of Thatcher Police Department and described limits in the department’s current drone, including deteriorated battery life and reduced maneuverability. “The advantages of a drone are not only surveillance, but what…
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