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Commissioners flag contract policing costs, urge standardized cost accounting for city contracts
Summary
Kootenai County commissioners discussed the county's contract-policing approach with cities, citing the need for consistent cost accounting and service-level metrics as negotiations with Hayden proceed; public commenters urged the county not to subsidize Hayden policing.
Commissioners discussed the county’s approach to policing contracts with cities, particularly the ongoing discussions with the city of Hayden, and emphasized the need for clear, auditable cost figures and measurable service levels before finalizing agreements.
The chair said many other counties use the auditor’s cost numbers while the sheriff’s office negotiates service levels with cities; he warned that offering an arbitrary rate to one city could bind the county in…
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