CANTON, S.D. — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is overhauling its Taser contracts in an administrative move officials say will offer more benefits at a higher cost. The Lincoln County Commission on Tuesday, June 30, voted unanimously to approve a five-year, $192,000 contract between the county’s sheriff’s office and Axon specifically for Tasers and associated equipment. According to Sheriff Steve Swenson, the county’s 36 Tasers are currently…
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