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Commissioners approve sheriff’s cruiser purchase and earlier hiring steps for a detective position
Summary
The board approved an immediate cruiser purchase using current‑year funds and authorized the sheriff to advertise and begin recruiting for a full‑time detective position budgeted for 2026; commissioners debated take‑home cruisers, compensable sign‑on practices, and procurement options for vehicles and equipment.
The Merrimack County Board of Commissioners voted to allow the sheriff’s office to buy a cruiser now and to begin early recruitment for a budgeted full‑time detective.
Sheriff David Croft asked the board to use available revenue this year to purchase a vehicle rather than wait for the March procurement cycle and noted that many part‑time deputies take cruisers home and are automatically…
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