County approves buying 4 new vehicles for Sheriff’s Office, ammunition for SWAT

ALBION – The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office will be getting four new vehicles at a government discount rate. The Orleans County Legislature approved the purchase last week.

Two 2027 Dodge Durangos will be going to animal control officers at a cost of $106,980 to Bob Johnson Ford in Avon. This includes an upfitting with specialized communication and safety equipment.

The county also is buying two 2027 Dodge Durangos from Bob Johnson for $147,100 for the Sheriff’s Office patrol fleet. This cost also includes upfitting with specialized communication, emergency and safety equipment.

The Legislature on Oct. 27 also approved purchasing ammunition for the SWAT team with the Jurek Brothers in Greenfield, Mass. to be paid $29,630.

The county also approved spending $44,767 for 20 tactical vest carriers and 40 omega plates for the SWAT team.  The county is paying Federal Eastern International in Jacksonville, Fla. for the items.