Resident asks sheriff and state's attorney to explain radio encryption, requests habeas caseload data
Aug 11, 2026
James Simmons asked the board to test the meeting phone line, urged a pilot test before buying cell‑backup radios, questioned the need for encrypted law‑enforcement radios, and requested aggregate information from the state's attorney about habeas filings and outcomes.
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During the public‑comment period James Simmons raised operational and transparency concerns about county communications equipment and habeas litigation trends.
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