Fulton County Sheriff Sues Commissioners Over Access to Life-Saving Resources and Budget Control

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Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat has filed a lawsuit against the county's board of commissioners, claiming that bureaucratic obstacles are preventing his office from acquiring essential resources like Narcan for opioid overdose reversals. Labat argues that a 2024 purchasing ordinance is unconstitutional and impedes his ability to fulfill his duties, which he asserts jeopardizes public safety. The lawsuit highlights ongoing tensions between the sheriff's office and county leaders regarding resource allocation and operational independence.