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Commission approves use of opioid-settlement funds to send three sheriff’s officers to training

Board of Ellis County Commissioners · February 17, 2026
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Summary

Ellis County commissioners approved using $1,828.29 in opioid-settlement funds to send three Sheriff’s Office personnel to the Kansas Narcotics Officers Association annual conference; the Sheriff’s Office will pay other expenses.

Court Administrator Mike Smith requested use of Opioid settlement funds to pay registration or training costs to send three individuals from the Sheriff’s Office to the Kansas Narcotics Officers Association annual conference in Wichita.

Commissioner Nathan Leiker moved to approve using approximately $1,828.29 from Opioid settlement funds for the training; Commissioner Michael Berges seconded the motion. The board approved the request by a 3–0 voice vote. The Sheriff’s Office agreed to cover other expenses such as per diem.

The motion authorizes a modest use of opioid-settlement funding for officer training; the transcript notes the approximate amount and the destination conference but does not specify exact registration line items.