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Effingham County Board authorizes probation officers to carry firearms; members press for training and oversight
Summary
The board approved a recommendation from the chief judge allowing certain county probation officers to carry firearms for home visits, with commissioners requiring annual training documentation and raising questions about liability and body‑worn cameras.
The Effingham County Board voted to authorize county probation officers to carry firearms for certain home visits after the chief judge recommended the change and the county provided assurances about training and insurance coverage.
Norbert Saltwiedel, who pulled the item for discussion, asked specific questions about responsibility for oversight and whether county insurance fully covers…
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