PC Sheriff Addresses Mill Levy Questions

Greetings my fellow Phillips County citizens,

I've been asked various questions regarding the public safety mill levy and the common themes are, "What am I getting for my money'?", and, "I never see a patrol vehicle drive by my residence. Why is this?"

The answer to the first question is simple. Your public safety mill levy dollars pay for a dispatcher, sitting in a chair, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year, awaiting your emergency or non-emergency phone call.

The money also pays for the equipment (i.e. phone systems, radio systems) to ensure that the dispatcher can get the rig...