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County approves law enforcement contract with Westbrook while city refills chief role
Summary
Sheriff Jason Purrington told the board the City of Westbrook needs interim law enforcement support while its police chief is on medical leave; the board unanimously approved a Law Enforcement Services Contract to provide assistance.
Sheriff Jason Purrington asked the Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners to approve a Law Enforcement Services Contract with the City of Westbrook after the city’s police chief went on medical leave. The board approved the contract by unanimous vote.
Purrington said the county would provide law enforcement assistance until the city police department is fully staffed again. The motion to approve the contract was made by Commissioner Larry Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Tom Appel; the minutes record a unanimous vote in favor. The item was introduced during the meeting opening and formalized with the board’s approval.
