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Sheriff delays new vehicle bids; Board approves drug tests for two employees
Summary
Sheriff Alan Benninga said the department extended the bid period for new patrol vehicles and ordered a restraint device; the Board later voted unanimously to require drug testing for two county employees after an executive session on personnel.
Sheriff Alan Benninga told the Board he plans to extend the bid period for a new patrol pickup as dealerships transition to 2027 models and that he ordered a restraint device (described as "one of The Wraps") to assist with handling difficult individuals.
Following an executive session on non-elected personnel, Commissioner Mayo made a motion to perform drug tests on two county employees; Commissioner Carlson seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The minutes record no further detail about the personnel matter, the employees involved, or the reason for testing.
Benninga will continue to accept bids for a replacement patrol pickup as dealers change over to 2027 vehicles, and the Board recorded the personnel action to require drug testing as passed.
