The future for file sharing among police departments may not be that far away after all.

According to Buda Police Chief Bo Kidd, there is a possibility that “all agencies in Hays County will likely end up on a shared system.”

The idea was a result of the Buda City Council’s approval of an agreement earlier this month that allows Buda Police to share computer server space with the San Marcos Police Department.

According to an emailed interview with Kidd, the idea for the partners...