Parkston considers contracting with Hutchinson County for police coverage

Parkston considers contracting with Hutchinson County for police coverage

PARKSTON — Parkston may soon rely on Hutchinson County deputies for local law enforcement as the city struggles to retain officers. The Parkston City Council is exploring a plan to end its police department and contract with the county for coverage. At Tuesday night’s city council meeting, Hutchinson County Sheriff Maurice Waltner and Mayor Tim Semmler outlined a proposal for the county to take over policing duties starting Jan. 1 under a renewa…