Commission Briefs

Sheriff’s Office contract with Monarch Children’s Advocacy Center approved

Mason County commissioners approved a contract extension between the Sheriff’s Office Detectives Division with Monarch Children’s Advocacy Center.

According to the information packet, the advocacy center conducts forensic interviews when the Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating abuse. The contract for services expired in August 2021 and the Sheriff’s Office wants to continue services currently conducted and extend the contract through Dec. 31, 2025.

The Sheriff’s Office said there are occasions when the subjec...