Possible Partnership with Sheriff and ATF on Hold

SMITH COUNTY — A potential partnership with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office and the A-T-F is on hold. According to KETK, the commissioners court tabled the decision until next Tuesday. The memorandum of understanding explains how the two agencies would share expenses on joint investigations which includes overtime pay, a move that could potentially save the county thousands of dollars. Some commissioners expressed their concerns about the wording and relationship with the federal agency. Sheriff Larry Smith said the agreement would not change the way they conduct investigations.