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Randolph County approves opioid-settlement spending for LPRs, training gear and school program
Summary
Using opioid settlement funds, commissioners approved up to $13,000 for two license-plate readers, $10,564 for a simulation weapons package for training and $12,500 for the first year of a three-year 'Game Changer' school program at Tygarts Valley High School.
Randolph County commissioners on Nov. 7 approved several purchases recommended by a 10-member Opioid Committee from about $400,000 in opioid settlement proceeds. Commissioner David L. Kesling said the committee authorized spending for items requested by the Sheriff's Office.
The commission approved up to $13,000 to purchase two license-plate readers (LPRs) to be used on patrols to identify stolen or suspicious vehicles; a $10,564 simulation weapons package from Lawman Supply Co. for less-lethal training and paint rounds; and a $12,500 initial payment for the three-year Game Changer student-support program at Tygarts Valley High School. Deputy Channell, speaking for the Sheriff's Office, said the LPRs "will be used during patrols and it will tell them if a vehicle is stolen or has any suspicious activity involved with it." Commissioner Siler asked staff for an itemized list of the simulation package before purchase.
All three purchases were approved and will be paid from the county's opioid settlement funds.
