Escambia County sheriff authorized to contract with municipalities for police services.
The bill allows the sheriff of Escambia County to contract with municipalities for police services. Municipalities pay the county treasury for these services, which the county commission can then expend. The sheriff or deputies can enforce laws and ordinances within the municipality's limits. The county commission can provide a supplemental salary to the sheriff for these additional duties, which stops if the commission or sheriff withdraws from the agreement. The sheriff retains legal immunity while performing contracted duties.
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