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Sheriff asks Commissioners to terminate dispatch contract

By John Nixon

10/27/2021

(KLZA)-- Richardson County Sheriff Rick Hardesty met with Richardson County Commissioners Tuesday and requested the the Commissioners consider terminating the dispatching services agreement with the Southeast Communications Center in Beatrice.

Sheriff Hardesty said there are some problems and concerns that he feels are not being addressed. No action was taken by the Board.

In June Commissioners approved joining the regional dispatch center at a cost of $180,000 for the first year.

Nebraska Jail Standards sent a letter regarding the annual inspection of the Richardson County Jail which found the facility to be in full compliance with the Standards.

Sheriff Hardesty also reported three Nebraska certified applicants submitted applications for the open deputy position. An applicant that is being considered does not reside within Richardson County. Commissioners approved allowing the hiring of a deputy that does not reside within Richardson County.

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