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Sheriff asks for armored vehicle; board authorizes supplemental appropriation and deposit priority
Summary
Sheriff Andes requested purchase of a replacement armored vehicle to protect officers and civilians. The board approved a supplemental appropriation and authorized using proceeds and a deposit to secure the purchase pending carryover, and earlier approved an increase in auxiliary deputies.
Sheriff Andes told the board the department’s existing refuge/armored vehicle is outdated, parts are unobtainable and it lacks protection against modern rifle rounds. He described uses including active-shooter incidents, rescues, barricaded suspects and high‑risk warrants, and called the need "immediate." The sheriff reported $236,460 in proceeds from DRMO surplus…
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