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Stanhope council approves 28E deal with Hamilton County Sheriff for daytime coverage
Summary
The Stanhope City Council voted 3–1 June 9 to approve a 28E agreement that will provide daytime law-enforcement coverage from the Hamilton County Sheriff after the town’s existing interlocal arrangement expires June 30, 2026.
Mayor Jeff Schroeder summarized a recent EJS board meeting and told the Stanhope City Council the town needs daytime law-enforcement coverage because the existing Ellsworth/Jewell/Stanhope 28E agreement expires June 30, 2026. Council Member Devin Hensley moved to approve a new 28E agreement with the Hamilton County Sheriff and Beau Jensen seconded. The motion passed on a roll call vote, 3–1; Council Member Jill Haman cast the lone dissenting vote.
The agreement was presented as a continuity step to ensure daytime policing coverage for residents once the prior interlocal arrangement ends. Schroeder said the new arrangement was discussed at the EJS board meeting he and Hensley attended and framed it as necessary to maintain coverage during daytime hours.
Hensley initiated the motion; Jensen seconded. The transcript does not include the text of the 28E agreement itself or specific operational details (staffing levels, start date or cost), and the council did not read those specifics into the public record during this meeting.
The council’s vote authorizes the mayor to move forward with the agreement. The matter will proceed under whatever implementation steps the agreement requires; no further action was recorded in this meeting.
