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Jefferson County says it will not buy its own drone; updates personnel policy and introduces assistant chief clerk
Summary
County staff said Jefferson County will not purchase a dedicated drone, citing cost and duplicate coverage; commissioners reviewed a personnel-policy update adding a "reasonable cause" step for intoxicated employees; the county introduced Angie Burridge as assistant chief clerk and approved an unspecified motion.
Jefferson County officials said the county will not purchase a dedicated public-safety drone, citing infrequent use, maintenance costs and existing regional assets.
County staff described the task-force region's drone capabilities as including infrared imaging and two-way voice so a drone can relay messages and pick up verbal responses. "Jefferson County would not be obtaining our own drone," a county staff member said, adding that buying and maintaining a public-safety drone can cost "anywhere from $20,000 to $50,000" and that many local fire departments now have their own systems.
County staff and officials framed the choice as a matter of avoiding duplication.…
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