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Blackwater Today
By the People, for the People
Saline County Extends Agreements for Slater Law Enforcement, Social Services
Commissioners approve new contracts and support bridge projects in western Cooper County
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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The Saline County Commission approved several new agreements during their session on February 11, 2026, including a contract with the City of Slater for the county sheriff's office to provide law enforcement services, and an extension of the county's contract with the Missouri Department of Social Services. The commission also provided a letter of support for upcoming bridge replacement projects along Interstate 70 in western Cooper County.
Why it matters
These agreements help ensure the continued provision of critical law enforcement and social services for Saline County residents, while the support for the bridge projects demonstrates the commission's commitment to regional infrastructure improvements.
The details
Under the new contract, the Saline County Sheriff's Office will provide law enforcement services to the City of Slater at a cost of $13,000 per month. The commission also approved a three-year extension of the county's contract with the Missouri Department of Social Services to continue utilizing the children's division office in Boonville. Additionally, the commissioners provided a letter of support for upcoming bridge replacement projects along Interstate 70 over the Blackwater and Lamine rivers in western Cooper County.
- The Saline County Commission approved the new agreements during their session on February 11, 2026.
- The new law enforcement contract with the City of Slater and the extended social services agreement will take effect immediately.
- The bridge replacement projects along Interstate 70 in western Cooper County are upcoming, but no specific timeline was provided.
The players
Saline County Commission
The governing body of Saline County, Missouri, responsible for approving contracts and agreements for the county.
City of Slater
A municipality located within Saline County, Missouri, that has contracted with the Saline County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement services.
Missouri Department of Social Services
The state agency responsible for providing social services to residents of Missouri, including through a local office in Boonville that serves Saline County.
Brad Hinz
The emergency management director for Saline County, who provided an update on the development of the county's new hazardous mitigation plan.
Pioneer Trails Regional Planning Commission
The regional planning organization that is finalizing Saline County's new hazardous mitigation plan.
What’s next
The Saline County Commission's next regular session will take place on February 24, 2026, as the commissioners are required to attend state-mandated training later this month.
The takeaway
The Saline County Commission's actions demonstrate their commitment to maintaining essential law enforcement and social services for county residents, as well as supporting regional infrastructure improvements, through the approval of these various agreements and contracts.
