DeWitt County has utilized the same X-ray machine to ensure safety within the County building for almost 30 years.
At last week's DeWitt County Public Safety Committee Meeting, Sheriff Mike Walker broke the news that the X-ray machine that has sat in the County building's lobby since 1997 has given out, and needs to be replaced.
The Sheriff received a quote on a new machine that he feels could be a useful tool in keeping those within the County building safe. He says it will cost roughly $34,000 and will take three to four months to be shipped at the earliest.
Without a working X-ray machine, County Building security personnel are forced to hand-search bags and purses, which puts them at risk of accidental exposure to harmful substances. It also slows down the flow of traffic into the building.
The Committee decided they would move the decision on to the Full Board Meeting agenda for this week, with the understanding that Sheriff Walker may not have all the necessary information to decide at that time.
