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Board renews township deputy contracts as sheriff warns of budget impact from recent officer-involved case
Summary
Commissioners approved longstanding cost-share contracts that place county deputies in townships and ceremonially swore in two new deputies; the sheriff warned a recent officer-involved incident requiring 24/7 deputy coverage of a hospitalized suspect could cost about $30,000 for 30 days.
Lapeer County commissioners moved forward on township cost-share contracts for contract deputies and welcomed two newly sworn deputies to the department, while the sheriff described operational and budget implications after a recent critical incident.
The sheriff said Michigan State Police are handling the officer‑involved investigation “to actually investigate our officer” to ensure transparency and that the county had…
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