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Sheriff wins federal grant for badge printer and accepts state-funded part-time bailiff; one commissioner votes no on bracelet program
Summary
The sheriff's office secured a JAG reimbursement grant to replace an ID badge printer and accepted state funding for a part-time bailiff to manage ankle-bracelet equipment; one commissioner said she would vote no on the bracelet program due to safety concerns.
Craven County's sheriff briefed commissioners on two public-safety items on Feb. 17: a federal Justice Assistance Grant to purchase an ID badge printer and a state-funded part-time bailiff position to assist with an ankle-bracelet monitoring program.
Captain Scott said the JAG award would fund a modern ID badge printer and related software to replace an outdated system and improve officer credentialing. "Our current badge printing system falls short suffering from…
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