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Commissioners approve purchase of eight tasers for patrol and corrections
Summary
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office received approval to purchase eight tasers and related supplies at a reported total of $26,050.68 to be split between patrol and corrections budgets; the board approved the requisition by voice vote.
Sheriff Pollock asked commissioners to approve purchasing eight tasers, cartridges and docking stations to equip additional patrol and corrections staff. The cover sheet listed a total cost of $26,050.68; staff said the purchase would be split between patrol and corrections budgets and that the department will assign tasers to individual employees.
Commissioners asked whether the purchase would strain current budgets; staff said the county will fund it from the fiscal year 2025–26 budget line. The board motioned, seconded and approved the purchase requisition by voice vote.
