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Platte County approves MOU with Missouri Department of Public Safety for Operation Relentless Pursuit

Platte County Commission · March 2, 2026
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Summary

Platte County commissioners approved an $83,333 MOU with the Missouri Department of Public Safety to reimburse personnel expenses for participation in Operation Relentless Pursuit, the sheriff's office said. The agreement was presented by Sergeant Camp Bethel and carried on a unanimous vote.

The Platte County Commission unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with the Missouri Department of Public Safety on March 2 to support county participation in Operation Relentless Pursuit.

Sergeant Camp Bethel of the Platte County Sheriff's Office presented the contract, saying it is intended to "reimburse for actually incurred personnel expenses caused by participation in Operation Relentless Pursuit." He told commissioners the agreement had been signed by Sheriff Holland and a Missouri Department of Public Safety official (identified in the transcript as Mark James/Mark Jones).

Bethel said the budget impact associated with the agreement is $83,333. The commission moved, seconded and approved the contract on a unanimous roll‑call vote (3–0).

No amendments or conditions were recorded on the public record during the meeting. County staff did not provide a further breakdown in the session of how the funds would be allocated to specific overtime lines or positions.