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SHERIFF'S OFFICE - Sheriff Dave Kain
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Requested Action(s)
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a) TRANSFER OF FUNDS: SHERIFF, B-69 - From Federal Asset Seizure (2027-471121) to Contingency (2002-59000), $1,335.82; and from Contingency (2002-59000) to Special Department Expense (2027-53280), $1,355.82 (Requires a 4/5's vote)
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Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact on the General Fund. The funds will come from the Federal Asset Seizure fund.
Background Information:
Federal Asset Seizure funds will be utilized to offset interdiction equipment expenses for patrol deputies. Law enforcement interdiction equipment plays a critical role in supporting deputy safety, criminal enforcement operations, and the protection of the public. Interdiction efforts commonly involve the detection and disruption of illegal narcotics trafficking, weapons transport, human trafficking, stolen property movement, and other criminal activities occurring along highways, rural corridors, and within local communities. To effectively carry out these responsibilities, deputies rely on specialized equipment to enhance operational efficiency while reducing risk to officers and the public. In rural and geographically large jurisdictions, properly equipped deputies are essential to maintaining timely response capabilities and addressing increasingly sophisticated criminal activity.
In addition to supporting enforcement operations, interdiction equipment contributes to broader public safety and emergency preparedness objectives. Modern interdiction tools improve deputies' ability to identify impaired drivers, intercept illegal drugs such as fentanyl and methamphetamine before they reach local communities and safely manage high-risk encounters and investigations. These resources also support interagency coordination with regional task forces, state agencies, and emergency response personnel during critical incidents. Investment in updated interdiction equipment helps ensure deputies can operate ...
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