(KLZA)-- Richardson County Sheriff Rick Hardesty reported to Richardson County Commissioners last week that Deputy Zach Ractliffe has resigned from his position as a Sergeant.

Deputy Ractliffe is the K9 handler for the County Drug Dog Valor. Nemaha County Nebraska offered to pay Richardson County $5,000 to purchase the dog. The offer was approved by the Board.

Deputy Ractliffe has accepted a position with the Nemaha County Sheriff's Department.

Sheriff Hardesty also reported that he has received resignations from three different staff members at the Law Enforcement Center in recent weeks.