To: Delrico J. Loyd, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Christopher R. Swanson, Sheriff
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RE: Approval to accept a donation of a used International Utility Vehicle, formerly used as a hazmat truck, from NTS Corporation and Byers Wrecker Service, to be utilized by the Sheriff’s Office for a Dive Team Command Vehicle
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval to accept the donation of a used International Utility Vehicle from NTS Corporation and Byers Wrecker Service. This vehicle has been utilized as a Hazmat truck and will be converted into a command station for the Genesee County Sheriff’s office Dive team. An inspection on the vehicle has been completed by Cooks advising the vehicle is “fit to use on the road and in working condition.”
BACKGROUND:
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office remains dedicated to safeguarding the lives, property, and rights of all residents and visitors within our jurisdiction. As part of our comprehensive public safety mandate, the Sheriff's Office maintains specialized units designed to respond to environments and emergencies beyond the scope of standard patrol operations including statutory obligations of the Sheriff’s Office regarding water safety. The Office of the Sheriff is uniquely positioned as a constitutionally mandated agency rooted deeply in common law and Michigan state statutory responsibilities that explicitly include patrolling the waters of the county's streams, lakes, and rivers. Under Michigan law (including statutory provisions such as MCL 51.301), the Sheriff holds primary responsibility for water safety enforcement and the recovery of drowned bodies, a historical continuation of community protection duties dating back centuries. Fulfilling these obligations requires specialized equipment capable of swift mobilization across diverse aquatic terrains. Genesee County features numerous lakes and waterways that experience heavy recreational traffic during the warmer months. To miti...
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