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Acceptance of Donation for General Support of Sheriff's Office Operations
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners accepts a donation in the amount of three thousand dollars to be applied toward general operational needs of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, to be used at the discretion of the Sheriff's Office consistent with applicable County policies and procedures.
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Background:
In December 2025, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) Water Patrol Unit responded to a public safety incident on a county waterway. The incident involved a request for a welfare check regarding a missing person, who was subsequently located during the response.
Following these actions and the ensuing investigation, the HCSO received a monetary donation in the amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000) from Roxana Demers, the individual who initiated the welfare check request.
This donation has no negative fiscal impact on the County's budget. The $3,000 donation will be deposited into the appropriate Hennepin County Sheriff's Office revenue account and expended in accordance with County financial policies and used to support training and equipment needs within the Water Patrol Unit. No County match or additional County resources are required.
Acceptance of this donation will enhance the operational readiness of the Water Patrol Unit by supporting essential training and equipment purchases. This action aligns with Hennepin County's commitment to ensuring community safety and supporting effective emergency response services. By enhancing the capacity of the Water Patrol Unit, the donation directly supports the County's goals of protecting residents, promoting wellbeing, and maintaining responsive and resilient public safety operations.
Approval of this Board Action Request will authorize the Sheriff's Office to formally accept the donation and to use the funds in support of its mission and pub...
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