Sheriff to standardize patrol rifles using commissary funds; $40,300 purchase approved
Sheriff Morrow informed commissioners he will use commissary funds to buy standardized SIG MCX patrol rifles (including trade‑ins and optics) at a cost of about $40,300; the board approved the purchase by voice vote.
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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.
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