Escambia County; sheriff authorized to contract with municipalities to provide police services

Summary

The law lets any municipality in Escambia County contract with the county sheriff to deliver police protection, including enforcing local ordinances. Towns must pay the county for the agreed‑upon staff and equipment, and the sheriff and deputies keep their legal immunity while serving. The county commission may also grant the sheriff a supplemental salary for these additional duties.

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