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Smith County approves purchase of armored rescue vehicle; public commenter objects
Summary
The commissioners approved buying a Teradyne armored rescue vehicle for $389,420 using state grant funds. A public commenter opposed the purchase; sheriff's office staff described operational reasons and storage plans.
Smith County Commissioners Court voted March 18 to approve the purchase of a Teradyne armored rescue vehicle for $389,420, to be purchased through the Florida Sheriffs Association cooperative and paid with Senate Bill 22 funds, the meeting record shows.
Bob Brewer, a public commenter, urged the court to reject the purchase on moral and constitutional grounds, arguing that more armored equipment is not the solution to public…
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