LOUISVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Blount County Commission has agreed to allow the Blount County Sheriff’s Office to assist with law enforcement efforts in Louisville.
On March 12, a resolution approving an interlocal agreement between Blount County and Louisville passed during a Blount County Commission workshop. The motion, made by Commissioner Rick Carver, passed 16-0, although there were five commissioners absent from the meeting.
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Under the agreement, deputies with sheriff’s office are allowed to issue citations that are to be charged in General Session Court. Although citations will be issued by deputies with the county sheriff’s office, fines will still be paid to the town government.
The agreement states that it is not anticipated that the sheriff’s office will conduct extensive investigations, as that will be handled by town personnel. Town personnel are also expected to prosecute cases in court.
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According to the Town of Louisville’s website, all police protection in Louisville is handled by the Blount County Sheriff’s Office…