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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Resolution Authorizing Committee

To Conduct Investigation Of Sheriff

This is the resolution the county Board of Representatives unanimously approved this afternoon to begin an investigation of the county Sheriff’s Department, the “the official performance” of the sheriff and other employees. (AllOTSEGO.com)
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