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Commissioners approve grant to fund a sheriff's deputy for problem‑solving courts, 6‑1 vote
Summary
Douglas County commissioners voted 6–1 to accept Nebraska Crime Commission funding for an additional Douglas County Sheriff's deputy to support problem‑solving courts (drug court, veterans court, young‑adult court); Commissioner Borgeson voted no.
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners voted to accept a Nebraska Crime Commission grant to fund an additional sheriff's deputy assigned to local problem‑solving courts.
The motion to accept the grant was moved and seconded and passed 6–1. Commissioner Mary Ann Borgeson cast the lone no vote. The funding will add a deputy position to support the courts’ multidisciplinary teams, the sheriff’s office said.
Captain Nate Kovaric of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office explained that the deputy will support drug court, veterans court and young‑adult court…
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