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Sheriff Woodard requests technology, vehicles and detention funding in 2025–26 budget presentation
Summary
Sheriff Calvin Woodard asked the Wilson County Board of Commissioners to fund body‑worn camera batteries, server upgrades for a real‑time crime center, vehicle replacements, specialized equipment (drones, Flock cameras, Axon training) and rising inmate medical and juvenile housing costs.
Sheriff Calvin Woodard presented the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office proposed 2025–26 budget to the Board of Commissioners, emphasizing technology, evidence processing, detention medical expenses and personnel support for K‑9 and tactical programs.
Woodard listed a series of capital and operating increases the office proposes for the coming year. Technology requests included additional batteries and infrastructure for body‑worn cameras, a stronger server for the office’s real‑time crime center (to handle camera and pole data), about 25 in‑vehicle or mobile printers to conform with the new e‑courts system, and replacement of vehicle cameras. He said some existing car cameras and Taser models are reaching end‑of‑life and require replacement or multi‑year contract options.
He proposed Flock Safety license/camera purchases and solar cameras for areas lacking internet service; search‑and‑rescue drones…
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