Cass County, ND

02/03/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 02/03/2026 12:31

Commission Developing Public Safety Task Force

On January 20th the Cass County Commission discussed the concept of a County Public Safety Task Force and directed staff to further develop a structure, potential goals, task force makeup and timeframes. The task force will include law enforcement and public safety representatives from agencies across Cass County.

The citizens of Cass County are served by law enforcement and public safety professionals who are, simply put, the best at what they do. By-in-large we have very safe communities. But increasingly there are perceptions, both in rural and urban areas, of increased risks and threats to public safety. This is demonstrated in comments made directly to Cass County officials and recent survey results designed to gauge public perceptions of safety and quality of life.

The exact goals and outcomes of the task force will be developed by the members. Broadly, the intent will be to identify actions that can improve how law enforcement and public safety agencies in Cass County work together to improve public safety.

Cass County is uniquely positioned to lead the effort. The Cass County Sheriff's Office provides countywide patrol and detention services and receives individuals arrested by all law enforcement agencies in the County. Cass County also has countywide prosecution responsibilities with the State's Attorney's Office.

Commission Chair Tony Grindberg and Commissioner Joel Vettel will work with Sheriff Jesse Jahner, State's Attorney Kim Hegvik and Administrator Robert Wilson to further develop the concept and committee structure.

"The development of this task force is a way we can strengthen our commitment to making public safety a priority in Cass County," said Commissioner Vettel. "Members of this task force will create strategic recommendations to help streamline efficiencies to positively impact public safety in our community."

"Commissioner Vettel's background and leadership is ideally suited to lead this very important effort on behalf of Cass County," said Grindberg.


After securing commitments of task force members the County will schedule an organizational meeting and begin identifying the exact scope, deliverables and timeline of the task force's effort.
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