The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department has a new law enforcement tool. Chris Schramm discussed a recent drone purchase with the county commissioners last week.
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Pulaski County Council to Consider Library Bond, EMS On-Call Pay, Budget Transfers Tonight
The Pulaski County Public Library may be moving ahead with a bond issuance. Library Attorney Justin Schramm is expected to discuss it with the county council tonight. Officials have been working on plans for lead dust and asbestos remediation in nonpublic areas of the Winamac library.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Finalizes Additional Appropriations, Reappoints Library Board Member
The Pulaski County Council finalized more than $70,000 in additional appropriations this week. A large chunk of that was pension and vehicle funding for the Sheriff’s Department, according to Auditor Laura Wheeler.
Continue readingPulaski County Officials to Open Insurance Bids, Present Levy Freeze Ordinance Tonight
The Pulaski County Council and Commissioners will open health insurance bids tonight. The bid opening will take place during their joint session, scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. EDT at the Pulaski County Highway Garage.
Continue readingPulaski Sheriff’s Department Training to Help Law Enforcement Respond to Mental Health Challenges
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department is working to make sure law enforcement officials know how to help people with mental health issues. On Monday, the county commissioners agreed to let Sheriff Jeff Richwine send two of his deputies and the head dispatcher to critical incident training.
Continue readingFemale Passenger Air-Lifted from Scene of Pulaski County Motorcycle Crash
A woman was airlifted from the scene of a motorcycle accident that reportedly occurred in San Pierre shortly after 3:40 a.m. on Monday, June 3rd.
According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened in the area of CR 1400 W and CR 800 N.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Considers Options for Outside Reimbursement Funds Not Included in Budget
Reimbursable costs are eating into the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department budget. Sheriff Jeff Richwine recently told the county council that when his jailers have to transport federal inmates, his department gets $18 per hour from the federal government for their labor.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Schools Step Up Security, As Police Investigate Snapchat Message
A report of a Snapchat message led to a heightened security presence at Eastern Pulaski Schools Wednesday. Superintendent Dan Foster says the matter was brought to a teacher’s attention Tuesday afternoon.
Continue readingRoyal Center Man Injured in Motorcycle Accident
A Royal Center man suffered injuries in an accident on U.S. 35 near the Tippecanoe River State Park in Pulaski County Saturday night.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Considers Funding Arrangements for Sheriff’s Deputies’ Pension Plan
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies’ new pension plan may soon be fully funded, at least for a year. Last year, the county council approved a switch from a 20- to a 32-year retirement plan.
Continue readingPulaski County Finds Funds to House Inmates Out-of-County
Pulaski County officials say they’ve figured out a way to cover inmate housing fees using money that’s already in the budget.
Continue readingPulaski County Officer to Serve on National Board
Former Pulaski County Judge Arrested
A former Pulaski County Judge is facing a felony charge after an incident at the Winamac VFW Post #1728 Saturday night.
Continue readingArmed Robbery Investigated in Pulaski County
Pulaski County Council Approves Partial Funding for Sheriff’s Deputy Retirement Plan
The Pulaski County Council is asking the sheriff to look for money in his budget to help cover the cost of his deputies’ new retirement plan. Last year, the council approved a switch from a 20- to a 32-year retirement plan. That was expected to increase the county’s cost by about $28,000 a year.
Continue readingInmate Behavior, Sentencing Delays Prompt Funding Request from Pulaski Sheriff’s Department
Jail inmates’ behavioral issues have led to some extra costs for Pulaski County. Sheriff Jeff Richwine told the county council last week that he’s sent two inmates to the Indiana Department of Correction, since the county jail staff is no longer able to handle them.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Approves $150 Fee for Release of Body Camera Footage
Getting body camera footage from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department will now cost $150. The fee was approved as part of an ordinance by the county council Monday.
Continue readingSheriff: Pulaski County in Midst of One of Worst Drug Epidemics
Battling Pulaski County’s drug epidemic is not a cheap proposition, according to Sheriff Jeff Richwine. “You’re looking at, I think, one of the worst drug epidemics that we’ve seen,” he told the county council Monday. “And I lived through the ’60s and ’70s, and I don’t think it’s nothing to what you’re seeing now.”
Continue readingPulaski County Sheriff’s Department Proposing $150 Fee for Release of Body Camera Videos
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department is proposing a $150 fee for the release of body camera footage. During Monday’s county commissioners meeting, Sheriff Jeff Richwine explained that County Attorney Kevin Tankersley and his staff have written up an ordinance for the county council’s consideration next week.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Issue Recommendation on County Fuel Purchasing
The Pulaski County Commissioners have issued some direction on the purchase of fuel. They voted last week to have the departments that use county fuel get competitive bids from local distributors on a load-by-load basis.
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