An experienced investigator may soon be added to the staff of the Webster County Attorney’s Office.

The investigator would assist the Fort Dodge Police Department, Webster County Sheriff’s Office, the Dayton Police Department and the Gowrie Police Department.

County Attorney Darren Driscoll said the individual would assist ”anyone who comes into a major crime situation and needs an experienced investigator.”

He told the county Board of Supervisors Tuesday that the new position has been discussed for about two years. Fort Dodge Police Chief Roger Porter and, recently, new Sheriff Luke Fleener have been part of those discussions, he said.

”I think we’re all really excited,” he said.

”The investigator spot is a great example of the partnership we have with the Police Department and the County Attorney’s Office,” Fleener said.

Driscoll said he hopes to have someone in the position on July 1.

The Board of Supervisors took a step Tuesday toward making that happen by approving an agreement with the city of Fort Dodge.

Under that agreement, the city would pay 60 percent of the investigator’s salary. No specific salary figures are included in the agreement.

The county would pay 100 percent of the cost of the benefits.

The board approved the agreement unanimously. The Fort Dodge City Council has not acted on it yet.