If all goes as planned, Wapello Police Department (WPD) will be merged into the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) on April 1, following approval of a 28E agreement by the Louisa County Board of Supervisors during its regular weekly meeting on Tuesday.
Turner said a full-time SRO with benefits and equipment will cost about $100,000; and under a preliminary, two-year 28E agreement, the school would pay 75% of that cost and the county would pick up the remaining 25%.