COMMISSION BRIEFS

Commissioners approve purchases for Sheriff’s Office

Mason County commissioners approved three separate purchases for the Sheriff’s Office at Tuesday’s meeting.

According to the information packet, the Sheriff’s Office was approved to buy a scanner and accessories from FARO Technologies. The scanner is the primary tool used to measure and document evidence at crime scenes. It is used to investigate fatality accidents, homicides and is important in preserving and documenting a scene.

The office’s current FARO scanner is outdated and has been repaired in the past, but needs replacement, accordin...