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Commissioners authorize roughly $20,000 for new panic-button system

Faribault County Board of Commissioners · February 3, 2026
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Summary

The board unanimously approved up to an estimated $20,000 to fund a new panic-button system for county safety after information from Sheriff Scott Adams and County Coordinator Brian Hov.

Sheriff Scott Adams and County Coordinator Brian Hov briefed commissioners on the county's current panic-button system and recommended replacement. The board approved funding for a new panic-button system, estimated at $20,000 to cover equipment and installation; the motion passed unanimously on Feb. 3.

The board did not specify vendor or procurement details in the minutes; staff will proceed with procurement and implementation planning for the upgraded system and report back as required by county purchasing policies.