Sheriff’s Department Looks to Purchase Deputies Off-Duty Weapons for Added Protections

news-2The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is planning to encourage deputies to begin carrying weapons while off-duty.

The proposal was brought forward by Sheriff Matt Hassel. Should Sheriff’s Deputies begin carrying weapons while conducting their personal routine business within the county, it is thought an added layer of protection would be in place.
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Marshall County Approves Gifting Service Weapon to Retired Deputies

Sheriff-stARRetired members of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department will now get to keep their service weapon following action by the Marshall County Commissioners.

Marshall County’s steps to provide law enforcement officers with their service weapon follows similar action taken by the City of Plymouth to bestow their police officers with their firearm upon retirement.
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