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Benton County supervisors approve extra spending authority as sheriff outlines urgent vehicle, camera and equipment needs
Summary
Supervisors approved a budget amendment and discussed a multi-part request from the sheriff for vehicles, in-car and body cameras, rugged laptops and weapons to outfit new hires and replace aging equipment. The sheriff described immediate shortages and multi-week lead times for key items.
Benton County supervisors on April 5 approved an amendment to spending authority and heard a lengthy presentation from sheriff’s staff about urgent fleet and equipment needs, including new patrol vehicles, in-car and body camera systems, ruggedized laptops, weapons and other outfitting costs.
Sheriff’s office staff described a near-term shortfall of patrol vehicles and equipment as the department finishes recruitment and prepares to add new deputies. The presentation listed current bids and estimates for vehicles (about $120,000–$216,000 per vehicle depending on configuration), outfitting per vehicle ($17,000–$21,000 for some units),…
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