Lakeland agreement with SCSO sparks concerns over ‘law enforcement presence’
Lakeland Mayor Josh Roman thought more deputies would use the potential SCSO outlet at The Lake District than the county appears to plan for the location. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
Lakeland has a partnership in place for a Shelby County Sheriff’s office in The Lake District, but city officials are concerned about the level of law enforcement presence occupying the future space.
Apparently, Mayor Josh Roman thought more deputies would use the potential SCSO outlet than the county plans for the location.
In a meeting last Thursday, Roman acknowledged that the Memorandum of Understanding for the spot was vague after resident Charles Carroll cited that the MOU states several times about a physical law enforcement presence in the suburb.
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City of Lakeland The Lake District Shelby County Sheriff's Office Josh Roman Connie McCarter Subscriber OnlyThank you for being a subscriber to The Daily Memphian. Your support is critical.
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Michael Waddell
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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