JUDGE DISMISSES WESTMORELAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S LAWSUIT REGARDING GPD TRACKING DEVICES IN VEHICLES

The Westmoreland County Commissioners and Sheriff James Albert both claimed victory after a lawsuit concerning GPS tracking devices in vehicles was dismissed.  The Trib reports Judge Harry Smail, Jr. dismissed the case, saying the Sheriff’s lawsuit was moot.  Albert claimed the policy usurped his ability as an elected official to independently manage his office, and claimed the tracking requirement would endanger his deputies in the field.  A revised policy specifying that its provisions do not limit elected officials or judges from overseeing their offices.