(KLZA)-- During their March 24th meeting, Richardson County Commissioners discussed a Homeland Security grant program for hiring officers, supplies and equipment with Sheriff Rick Hardesty.
Commissioners also briefly discussed offering a hiring bonus to attract Nebraska certified law enforcement officers.
The matter will be reviewed further at the next meeting.
Sheriff Hardesty also informed the Board he has been in contact with Falls City Chief of Police Duane Armbruster and received permission to deputize additional city police officers to assist with County law enforcement if the need arises during the COVID-19 emergency.
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