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Rankin County approves five-year drone agreement for sheriff's office

5130022 · July 3, 2025
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Summary

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors authorized the sheriff's department to enter a five-year agreement for drones, to be paid from the sheriff's drug seizure fund.

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors authorized the sheriff's department to enter into a five-year service agreement for drones, County Administrator Keith Hicks told the board. Hicks said the contract will be paid from the sheriff's drug seizure fund and that timing required action at the meeting.

Board members made and seconded a motion to approve the authorization and voted in favor. The board recorded the motion as carried.

No additional contract terms, vendor name, or dollar amounts were provided during the meeting transcript. The county did not provide a public hearing or extended discussion; staff described the item as a timing issue to secure the agreement now.