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Opioid Work Group seeks testing funds and a $90,000 K9 vehicle; deputies present deployment stats
Summary
Lieutenant Kevin Rieman requested funding for urinalysis and saliva testing supplies (annual cost $12,372) and proposed purchasing a Chevrolet Tahoe outfitted for a K9 handler at about $90,000. K9 deputies presented deployment statistics covering Feb. 9–Aug. 9, 2026.
Lieutenant Kevin Rieman told the board the Opioid Work Group recommended annual funding of $12,372 for urinalysis drug test cups, oral saliva drug kits, and lab analysis to support strategies for individuals in the criminal justice system and treatment courts. Rieman also proposed using Opioid Funds to purchase a new K9 unit vehicle (quoted at $90,000 including outfitting) better suited to handlers and equipment. Clerk Julie Freese said sufficient funds remain in the contractual-services line item so the purchase could proceed without an immediate separate budget hearing.
K9 Deputies Larry Holladay and Rhett Rogge presented deployment summaries for Feb. 9–Aug. 9, 2026: K9 Zeus performed 17 deployments (2 people found, 14 detection deployments, 12 total arrests); K9 Kratos performed 7 deployments (1 person found, 5 detection deployments, 5 total arrests). The commissioners observed a K9 demonstration in the courtyard after executive-session business.
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