Sheriff Babeu offers to police Mammoth
By John Hernandez | San Manuel Miner
Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu spoke during the call to public at Thursday’s town council meeting. The Sheriff had earlier donated $2,000 to the Mammoth Softball program. Sheriff Babeu said he had spoken to Mammoth Chief of Police Steve Nash about possibly having the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office provide law enforcement services for the Town of Mammoth.
Babeu spoke briefly about the benefits of having the sheriff’s department take over the policing of the town. He talked about the financial savings for the town which would include administration costs, saving on liability insurance, vehicle maintenance and training. He also said it would be improved service as Pinal County could provide more deputies to the area. They could provide dispatching service. It would be similar to what was offered to the Town of Superior. There are different options if the Town of Mammoth is interested in a dialogue with the sheriff’s office or want to inquire about a contract or relationship with the town.
