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Henderson County approves one taser for a constable; commissioners ask about training and device lifecycle
Summary
The Commissioner's Court approved the purchase of one taser for Constable Ford from the Justice of the Peace Security Fund and discussed training requirements and the devices’ lifecycle (battery life noted as five years).
The Henderson County Commissioner's Court approved the purchase of a single taser for Constable Ford to be paid from the Justice of the Peace Security Fund.
A county staff member reported that the JP Security Fund has about $30,000 available and that they surveyed constables; several expressed interest while others declined. The court discussed whether to buy one or two devices and asked about training requirements for certification and the devices’ lifecycle. A five-year battery life for tasers was mentioned during the discussion. The sheriff and staff commented that taser certification and training practices have changed over time.
Commissioner Ritchson moved to approve the purchase for Constable Ford and Commissioner McCam seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
The court did not set aside additional funds beyond the single approved purchase; commissioners noted training requirements and questioned how devices would be handled at end of life or upon vehicle surplus/auction. Staff said those operational details remain to be clarified.
The approval is administrative and used existing JP Security Fund resources rather than the county general fund.
