Fisher Co. Deputies to become City Marshals

Sheriff Randy Ford proposes the council grant city marshal authority to deputies.
Sheriff Randy Ford proposes the council grant city marshal authority to deputies.

Fisher County Sheriff Randy Ford spoke to the Rotan City Council last week, proposing the council swear himself and county deputies in as city marshals, ultimately granting the authority to better address city ordinances.

In a March press release, Fisher County Sheriff Randy Ford announced his department would begin enforcing Texas Health and Safety Code Sections 343 and 341. The sections deal with…