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Sheriff Morrow tells council Decatur County will buy new patrol rifles from commissary funds for $40,300
Summary
Sheriff Morrow told the Decatur County Council the sheriff's office will use commissary funds (balance ~ $112,000) to buy a single platform of SIG MCX patrol rifles, optics included, totaling $40,300; council acknowledged the purchase by voice vote.
Sheriff Morrow told the Decatur County Council the sheriff’s office will standardize patrol rifles by purchasing SIG MCX rifles and optics at a total cost of $40,300, using commissary account funds.
Morrow said the sheriff’s office currently holds a mix of platforms — including deputies carrying personally owned rifles — and that the procurement includes trade-ins and optics so every patrol vehicle will have the same platform. He said the commissary balance is roughly $112,000 and that the purchase falls within commissary discretion. He also said he copied the invoice to county staff and can provide a copy on request.
Council members asked clarifying questions about the price and trade-ins. The item was treated procedurally and a motion to note/approve proceeded; the motion passed by voice vote.
Why it matters: Standardizing patrol equipment can affect training, evidence handling, and fleet logistics. The purchase was funded through commissary monies rather than the general fund.
What’s next: Sheriff’s office and county staff will complete procurement paperwork and maintain invoice records for the commissary account.
