FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :   Wednesday, November 6, 2013
CONTACT:  Sara Rabern (605)773-3215   

Jerauld County Sheriff’s Office to Receive Money from Drug Control Fund for Camera and Recording Systems

PIERRE, S.D.  – Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that the Jerauld County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded $1,799.92 for patrol car cameras and recording systems to be used in drug investigations. The money was awarded out of the Drug Control Fund. The award will assist local law enforcement in drug control and apprehension purposes.

“It is very beneficial to receive financial support from the Attorney General's Office to assist with drug investigations and increases our ability to investigate drug crimes at a local level,” said Jerauld County Sheriff Jason Weber.

“The Drug Control Fund allows law enforcement to combat controlled substance abuse by funding local programs with monies seized from drug arrests,” said Jackley. “These funds will assist the Jerauld County Sheriff’s Office to better protect its community.”

If you have any additional questions contact Sara Rabern at (605)773-3215.
 

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