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Sheriff to transfer $100,000 from drug-seizure fund for SRO equipment, uniforms and training
Summary
The board approved a $100,000 transfer from the sheriff's drug-seizure fund to cover equipment, uniforms, training and vehicle costs for school resource officers previously authorized for Whitfield County Schools.
Whitfield County commissioners approved a request May 12 for the sheriff to transfer $100,000 from the sheriff’s drug-seizure fund to four specified accounts to purchase equipment, uniforms, training and vehicle modifications for recently authorized school resource officers (SROs).
Commissioners noted that the money comes from law-enforcement forfeiture proceeds rather than property taxes. The transfer was moved by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Staton, and passed on a 4-0 vote.
The board previously authorized hiring SRO officers for Whitfield County Schools; the transfer covers additional costs tied to those hires. The meeting packet lists the four accounts that will receive the money, but commissioners did not detail the exact line-item breakdown during the meeting.
The action directs staff to execute the transfer; no additional county match was required. Commissioners indicated the funds are from the sheriff’s drug-seizure account, not general fund tax revenue.
