Sheriff reports 14 inmates, says department will budget for body cameras and seeks grants

Sheriff Hardesty updated the Richardson County Board of Commissioners on law-enforcement operations at the March 18 meeting.

Hardesty reported the jail was holding 14 inmates. He told the board the department intends to budget for new body-worn cameras in the next fiscal year and will apply for grant funding to help cover the purchase. The sheriff also said a newly hired deputy, Dayton Quint, is attending reciprocity training this week and that Deputy Novak will attend specialized training in the upcoming weeks. Hardesty reported the department has received newly purchased firearms that will replace the current weapons.

No purchase was authorized at the March 18 meeting; the sheriff described budget planning and a plan to pursue outside grant funds to offset costs for body cameras.

The board received the update but took no formal action on equipment procurement at the session.