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Limestone County hears sheriff’s $368,540 DARE proposal, commissioners weigh alternatives
Summary
The Limestone County Commission reviewed a sheriff‑proposed DARE program estimated at $368,540 over three years and debated funding it with opioid settlement money; some commissioners urged a competitive process to evaluate alternatives and raised sustainability concerns after one‑time funds run out.
The Limestone County Commission on March 16 considered a sheriff‑led DARE program that would cost an estimated $368,540 over three years, with higher upfront expenses for equipment, a vehicle and training and ongoing salary costs thereafter.
The proposal, presented as an option to use opioid settlement funds, was described by the sheriff’s office as an education and prevention effort that could also add a deputy in the field. Commissioners generally expressed support for…
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