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Commissioners lay over $130,622 sheriff grant after public concern over special operations group
Summary
The board voted to delay action on a Nebraska Crime Commission grant that would fund a sheriff's special operations deputy, following public testimony and questions about the unit’s role and oversight. The item was laid over to June 24.
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners on June 3 voted to lay over consideration of a $130,622 grant from the Nebraska Crime Commission intended to fund one deputy position in the sheriff’s Special Operations Group.
Chief Randellis of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office described the request as a state‑funded, one‑year position that would pay “a year’s salary and benefits, for that deputy.” He said the Special Operations Group handles a mix of tasks including narcotics investigations, fugitive apprehension,…
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