Marathon County parks Flock camera money, but the sheriff could fund the cameras anyway, county lawyer says

By Shereen Siewert | Wausau Pilot & Review WAUSAU — Marathon County supervisors parked $6,300 for the sheriff’s Flock cameras until policies on their use are written, but the county’s lawyer says the sheriff could pay for them anyway. The County Board voted 30-5 Tuesday to move the money, which would keep five Sheriff’s Office cameras running from July through December, out of the sheriff’s budget and into a contingency fund controlled by the Human Resources, Finance and Property Committee. A proposal to cut the $6,300 from the levy entirely failed 17-18. Asked by Supervisor Yee Leng Xiong whether the sheriff could find the money elsewhere if the board withheld it, Corporation Counsel Brian Desmond said the sheriff, as a constitutional officer, holds what are known as immemorial duties, including keeping the peace.

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