Dallas County approves state plan for sheriff’s office after DA flags legal form and asset-management questions

The Dallas County Commissioners Court on a special-call meeting voted unanimously to approve the state plan of operation between the State of Texas and the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, but a representative of the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office told the court the office "has not approved that as to form."

The issue drew questions about inventory accountability and whether large items — beyond small arms, vests and ammunition — should be acquired without returning to the court. Commissioner Daniel said he had met with county staff and Sheriff’s Office leadership and that "Chief Bonner is now going to meet with them to make sure that the right asset management plan is in place so that we can be in compliance."

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