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Sheriff authorized to accept K‑9 and acquire K‑9‑equipped vehicle

Jackson County Commissioners · April 7, 2026
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Summary

Sheriff Rick Meyer told commissioners a certified K‑9 officer, Zack Elliot, was hired and the department was offered the K‑9 and the opportunity to purchase a K‑9‑equipped vehicle; the board approved the acquisition.

Sheriff Rick Meyer requested and received authorization on April 7 to accept a K‑9 offered by the department the newly hired certified K‑9 officer, Zack Elliot, came from, and to purchase a K‑9‑equipped vehicle.

Commissioners voted to approve the acquisition; the motion was made by Commissioner Drew Storey and seconded by Commissioner Andrew Stauffer and carried with three yes votes. No purchase price or vendor was recorded in the minutes; staff was authorized to proceed with the acquisition.