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Commission authorizes opioid-grant application; sheriff outlines plan for evidence incinerator
Summary
The commission authorized the sheriff's office to apply for opioid funds that could be used as a 25% match on an RSA grant and discussed purchasing an evidence incinerator (about $15,000 installed) to destroy seized narcotics in compliance with state/federal rules.
The St. Francois County Commission granted permission for the sheriff's office to apply for opioid-fund grants that could serve as a 25% match on an RSA grant the county has applied for.
Sheriff's staff described a proposed purchase of an evidence incinerator (staff-reported estimate: $15,000 including installation) to allow in-county destruction of seized narcotics and to meet state and federal disposal requirements. Commissioners discussed options including propane versus electric configurations (noting tradeoffs such as emissions/cleanliness) and asked staff to complete a cost analysis and to confirm the incinerator's permitted uses under the opioid fund rules.
Staff said the primary purpose would be destruction of controlled substances following court orders, and noted the opioid fund requires funded items be used for opioid-related purposes. Commissioners authorized the grant application; staff will follow up with cost analysis and confirm allowable uses if funded.
