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Cochise County approves $1.57 million DPS local-border support agreement over public objections
Summary
The Cochise County Board voted Jan. 27 to approve a $1,567,303.26 intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Department of Public Safety to fund local border support operations, despite a public commenter who warned the funding could expand enforcement and extend jurisdiction beyond the county.
The Cochise County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 27 approved an intergovernmental agreement (IGA 2025-320) with the Arizona Department of Public Safety to provide $1,567,303.26 for Local Border Support activities, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. Supervisor Gomez moved the measure; the board voted to adopt the agreement.
The funding is intended to augment law-enforcement capacity for border-related investigations and prosecutions, including personnel, overtime and jail-related booking costs. CCSO Captain Jurd told the board the…
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