Sheriff Morrow told Decatur County commissioners the department will purchase SIG MCX rifles to put the same rifle platform in each patrol car to replace a ‘‘mishmash’’ of weapon systems, including some deputies carrying privately owned rifles. He said the purchase will be made from commissary funds, the invoice (including trade‑ins and optics) totals about $40,300, and he will proceed with the order.

County members asked for details about the model and trade‑in; Sheriff Morrow said the purchase includes trade‑in value and optics and that an invoice had been circulated via email. One commissioner raised a court‑evidence concern if a deputy’s personally owned rifle is used and later becomes evidence; the sheriff said that can create court possession issues but is manageable.

The board moved and seconded a motion to approve the purchase from commissary funds and approved it by voice vote; the sheriff provided an invoice to county staff for the minutes and recordkeeping.

No formal roll‑call tally was recorded in the transcript.