Lee Port Commissioners reject study on merging Port Police with Sheriff’s Office

Lee Port Commissioners reject study on merging Port Police with Sheriff’s Office

Dozens of Port Authority officers packed a Lee County Board of Port Commissioners meeting Thursday as commissioners debated whether transferring port police to the Lee County Sheriff's Office could save taxpayers money.Commissioner David Mulicka requested a cost analysis comparing the current Port Authority police structure with potential integration into the sheriff's office. However, his motion failed when no other commissioners supported it.W…