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County approves $1,599.83 use of opioid settlement funds for fentanyl investigation training
Summary
Commissioners approved one-time use of opioid settlement funds to send a sheriff’s detective to fentanyl-investigation training in Reno on Sept. 15 at a projected cost of $1,599.83; staff said remaining opioid settlement balances total about $1.2 million.
Andrea Littlefield of the Office of Emergency Management requested board approval to use opioid settlement funds to send one sheriff’s detective to training in Reno, Nevada, on Sept. 15 to learn investigative techniques related to fentanyl and other drugs. Littlefield said the total projected cost for training and travel is $1,599.83 and that this spending fits within “Appendix A” (I-1) of the opioid settlement terms for educating law enforcement and first responders.
Littlefield and commissioners noted approximately $1,200,000 remains in the county’s opioid settlement funds available for eligible uses. The board and staff discussed other pending uses, including DARE training with $12,311.04 still to be paid. Littlefield said the settlement funds have narrower eligible categories, and some municipalities are facing requests to substantiate each expenditure for compliance.
Commissioners approved the requested use of funds. Board members asked Littlefield to provide a status update to the board on opioid settlement revenues and expenses before future business items are taken to ensure proper documentation. Commissioners also discussed the possibility of bringing training to Kootenai County to allow more officers to attend if scheduling and compliance permit.
Implementation: OEM will fund one detective’s attendance and provide a follow-up status update on opioid settlement fund balances and upcoming items.
