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Local commenter urges license requirements, clearer criminal/civil lines for DHS/HHS investigators
Summary
A resident told the Wabasha County Board the county and state mix civil licensing oversight and criminal investigation roles, and urged requiring licensing and stronger oversight of county licensors to reduce liability.
WABASHA COUNTY, Minn. — A resident and former regulatory worker told the county board that confusing roles between child protection/licensing and law enforcement are producing inconsistent practices and potential constitutional problems, and asked the board to consider stronger licensing and oversight for county social services staff.
Robert Johnson, a resident who identified himself at the public forum as having 10 years of military service and experience managing licensed group homes,…
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