(KLZA)-- Richardson County Commissioners have approved the purchase of two new patrol units for the Richardson County Sheriff's Department.
Quotes were reviewed from Falls City automobile dealers Armbruster Motor Company and Hullman's Ford, Lincoln, Mercury.
Commissioners approved the purchase through the state bid price for a 2020, half-ton crew cab 4x4 Ford pickup in an amount of $31,224, plus $300 for transportation of the pickup to Hullman's Ford in Falls City.
The second purchase will be a 2020, Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle for $33,946 plus $300 for transportation to Hullman's Ford.
In other business, Commissioners discussed salary increases for jailers, dispatchers and clerical positions at the Richardson County Law Enforcement Center.
More information is to be gathered from counties comparable to Richardson County on wages they pay for those positions.
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