Fremont County discusses $137,520 opioid‑settlement request for two K‑9s

Mar 19, 2026

County staff and the sheriff's office presented a plan to use opioid-settlement funds to acquire and outfit two dual‑purpose K‑9s; staff estimated initial opioid-funded expenses at about $137,520 and scheduled a budget hearing for formal appropriation.

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County staff presented a two‑K‑9 proposal to commissioners, describing initial setup and training costs to be covered by opioid‑settlement funds and recurring handler and vehicle maintenance costs to be covered by the sheriff's office. The board discussed line items and directed staff to include the request in an upcoming budget hearing so the commission could consider appropriation.

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