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Sheriff reports rising fentanyl seizures, SRO coverage; commissioners approve six patrol vehicles
Summary
Sheriff Scott briefed commissioners on school-resource officers, new naloxone capacity and canine fentanyl interdiction work; the board approved purchase of six vehicles (about $292,588) within the existing budget.
Sheriff Scott updated the Beaufort County commissioners on law-enforcement activity, training and equipment needs and the board approved replacement vehicles for the sheriff's fleet.
In a multi-topic briefing the sheriff said every public school in the county now has a school-resource officer and described specialized training and equipment for deputies working on school campuses. He highlighted investments in the 911 center and a public-safety app with nearly 4,000 downloads that provides incident alerts to residents.
The sheriff detailed recent narcotics work, emphasizing fentanyl interdiction and the addition of specially trained canines. He noted that a seized amount of fentanyl powder equated to an estimated 95,000 potential overdoses (presented as a law-enforcement calculation during the briefing) and described expanded Narcan availability for deputies after a grant.
Captain Miller presented procurement paperwork for six patrol vehicles and a cost comparison. The vehicles proposed totaled $292,588.04 under current dealer pricing; commissioners moved, seconded and approved purchase of the six vehicles within the budget (unanimous voice vote).
What happens next: the sheriff's office will finalize procurement and report vehicle delivery/timing to the board; staff will distribute procurement paperwork per county purchasing rules.
Provenance: Sheriff's briefing and vehicle-procurement motion appear in the transcript starting at SEG 2148 through the vehicle-vote at SEG 2950.
