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Commissioners authorize county participation in Southwest Montana drug task force; MOU signed
Summary
Granite County approved and signed a memorandum of understanding to participate in the Southwest Montana Drug Task Force at an annual cost of $4,000, authorizing information sharing and multi-jurisdiction drug investigations.
Granite County commissioners authorized the county—s continued participation in the Southwest Montana Drug Task Force and executed a memorandum of understanding during the meeting.
The sheriff and the task force agent described the MOU as a routine interagency agreement that enables coordinated, multi-jurisdiction undercover drug operations and evidence- and intelligence-sharing with neighboring agencies. The sheriff told the board the task force—s work reduces supply and supports investigations into illegal narcotics activity that cross county lines.
The agreement carries an annual participation cost of $4,000 for Granite County, according to the sheriff—s presentation. The board moved to approve the MOU, executed the document and asked county staff to retain a copy for county records.
Ending: County staff said they would file a copy of the signed MOU in county records and provide the county administrator with a copy.
