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Council reviews police contracting options; sheriff's office quotes $123,000 per officer
Summary
The council discussed timing for an interlocal agreement with Morton Police Department and a boilerplate suggestion from the Blues County Sheriff's Office that cited $123,000 as covering one full-time lateral officer and associated costs.
Council members discussed an interlocal policing agreement with the Morton Police Department and agreed no contract will be signed or voted on before Dec. 2. A council member contacted the Blues County Sheriff's Office seeking a boilerplate contract; according to the minutes, the sheriff’s chief indicated that $123,000 is sufficient to cover one full-time lateral officer and associated costs.
Council members expressed concern about transparency in Morton PD’s operating budget, noting that Morton had been understaffed at times with one to two full-time officers and that the council wanted more detail on how funds were allocated before any agreement is finalized.
