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Crow Wing County commissioners repeal county alarm ordinance after sheriff's office asks for withdrawal
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The Crow Wing County Board voted to repeal the county alarm ordinance after the sheriff's office said the rule no longer serves a public purpose and that deputies will continue to respond to alarm calls.
The Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to repeal the county alarm ordinance after a representative of the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office said the long‑standing rule is no longer serving a public purpose.
Gina Elder, speaking for the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office, told the board the county has enforced an alarm registration and false‑alarm charge regime in various forms since 1988 but that the office no longer believes the ordinance is worthwhile. “We’re gonna respond to your alarm at all times,” Elder said, “and we will do whatever we can…
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