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Commissioners press staff on $281 hourly rate for corrections training
Summary
Commissioners questioned a proposal to hire Ark Tactical for corrections defensive-tactics training at a not-to-exceed cap of $40,000; staff said the rate is high because of travel, certification and limited vendors and that previous annual spending was about $17,000–$18,000.
The board reviewed a proposed agreement with Ark Tactical to supply defensive-tactics training for the county corrections department, with a not-to-exceed cap of $40,000 across the last two years. One commissioner raised the hourly cost and asked whether the county could find lower-priced alternatives or perform training in-house.
A commissioner bluntly asked about the per‑hour cost: "$281.25 an hour," and asked whether that rate included travel, equipment and overtime. County staff said travel and specialized certification explain much of the expense, and that few vendors nationally provide the level of training required. Shelley, the county risk manager, explained the county is working with the risk pool to seek alternatives and that the $40,000 figure is a cap; "over the past two years, it's been around $17,000 and $18,000," she said. Staff also noted officers must demonstrate proficiency and receive certificates as part of the training.
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