Emergency Services Committee - August 13, 2026

The Hardin County Government Emergency Services Committee met on August 13, 2026, to discuss several operational and procurement matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the renewal of a two-year contract with Credit Clearing House of America for collections services, with terms unchanged and effective from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2028. The committee also addressed the need for additional battery backups to support 911 center servers during power outages, with cost estimates and quotes pending. Additionally, the meeting covered the acquisition and training for new restraint systems at the county jail, which were procured at no cost to the county through commissary funds, and the use of electronic gloves for law enforcement, which have been in policy for two years but are rarely used. The committee planned to place the jail policy changes and contract renewal on the upcoming agenda for formal approval. Other discussions involved emergency management protocols and infrastructure resilience for 911 services.