Lower state funding distributions are causing challenges for the Marshall County Council, as it works on its 2019 budget. Council members found themselves trying to cut about $1.3 million from the highway department’s budget proposal Monday.
Marshall County Sheriff Addresses County Council on Jail Population
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel presented jail statistics to the county council members this week. It was identical to the report given to the county commissioners last week.
Marshall County Attorney Creates Ordinance Establishing an Electronic Data Fee for the Sheriff’s Department
At the request of Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel, County Attorney Jim Clevenger created an ordinance establishing a fee for electronic data. The County Commissioners looked over the ordinance when they met Monday morning.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department has ordinances and fees for other public records requests for paper copies of things such as accident reports, gun permits and background checks but there was no fee set for digital copies. Continue reading
Marshall County Sheriff Discusses Seasonal Deputy Wages with County Council
Lake Maxinkuckee patrol officers will get a boost in pay.
During Monday’s Marshall County Council meeting, Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel discussed wages for seasonal deputies who mainly work the lake patrol at Lake Maxinkuckee in Culver. A grant for wages was obtained by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and the Lake Maxinkuckee Association is providing a large portion of the wages.
Draft Ordinances Discussed with Marshall County Commissioners
Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger created two draft ordinances for County Commissioners to look over prior to official consideration.
When the commissioners met last Monday, Clevenger asked them to check their emails for a few draft ordinances that he recently drew up. Continue reading
Marshall County Sheriff Discusses Lake Patrol
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel asked the commissioners last week to waive a medical examination requirement for reserve officers who are utilized to cover the Lake Maxinkuckee Marine Boat Patrol.
Marshall County Sheriff Asks for Prepay for Drug Task Force Money
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel asked the commissioners for permission Monday for a prepay of some money for the Marshall County Drug Task Force.
Sheriff Hassel Looks for Digital Copy Fee Ordinance
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel would like to increase fees for public records. He told the Marshall County Council Monday morning that his department is getting a lot of requests for digital copies of various items.
Marshall County Sheriff’s Department to Host Community Information Night Tomorrow
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Community Information Nights kick-off tomorrow!
Session one will be held on Thursday, May 17 at 6 p.m. Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel issued a reminder that these sessions are a great way for the department to connect with the community and to give residents a chance to learn what the Sheriff’s Department does. Continue reading
Marshall County Sheriff’s Department to Hold Community Information Nights Later This Month
In order to connect with the community and showcase what the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department does, Sheriff Matt Hassel has invited citizens to attend some community information nights this month.
The Department is also extending a special invitation to anyone 18-years-of-age or older who is considering a future in public safety so they can learn more about what opportunities are available at the Sheriff’s Department. Continue reading
Marshall County Drug Take Back Event a Success
The drug take back was deemed a success by Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel.
Marshall County Sheriff’s Department to Host Prescription Drug Take-Back Site This Saturday
According to a 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.4 million Americans have abused prescription drugs, with the majority of those medications obtained from the home medicine cabinet of friends or family members.
To help prevent drug addiction and potential overdose deaths, Sheriff Matt Hassel announced that the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 15th Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 28th. Continue reading
Project D.A.R.E. of Marshall County Banquet Set for May 10
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel recently announced that the 27th annual Project D.A.R.E. banquet is set for Thursday, May 10.
County Council Considers Additional Appropriation for Security Officers
The Marshall County Council members considered an additional appropriation request to help fund a part-time security officer at the courthouse and county building when the regular officers are not on duty.
Marshall County Commissioners Hear Part-Time Security Proposal
A security guard will always be on duty at the Marshall County Building.
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel told the Marshall County Commissioners this week that it was brought to his attention that county employees were without a security guard when he was recently on vacation. He said it made a difference to the peace of mind of the county workers.
Marshall County Council Considers Grant Application Requests
Two grant requests were brought before the Marshall County Council members this week.
Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery asked to apply for the 2017 EMPG grant which allows reimbursement of half of his salary and benefits back to the county. He said all eligibility requirements have been met to meet obligations of the grant.
Residents Warned to Beware of Flood Restoration Scams
The possibility of scammers targeting flood victims has led to warnings from local law enforcement. Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel says unfortunately, disaster areas tend to attract scammers looking to take advantage of victims.
Worship Security Training Set for Tonight
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel is offering a training session to those in charge of places of worship who would like to keep their congregation safe from potential critical incidents.
The Indiana Sheriff’s Association has materials available to help church personnel create a plan that will help prevent violent acts and how to react to an incident if one occurs during worship services.
Inmates Assist with Sandbag Needs in Marshall County
Inmates at the Marshall County Jail assisted community members in need of sandbags on Tuesday.
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel and officers transported inmates to the Marshall County Highway Department where the trustees worked to fill hundreds of sandbags for area residents to deter the threat of flooding. The inmates were under the supervision of Marshall County Community Corrections Field Officers.
Sheriff to Buy Squad Cars, Presents DEA Report
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel asked the county commissioners Monday morning to purchase four new squad cars for the department.
Hassel explained that the four vehicles will be purchased from Oliver Ford in Plymouth for $103,996 which includes state bids quotes with trade-in values. Funding for the purchase is included in his budget for the year. The commissioners unanimously approved the request.
