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Day 8 Look Before you Lock Heatstroke is the number one killer of children, outside of car crashes. As temperatures across the country continue to escalate above average highs, it is more important than ever to understand the health effects for children. Infants and young children are particularly sensitive to the effects of extreme heat and must rely on others to keep them safe. When left in a hot vehicle, a young child’s body temperature can increase three to five times as...

Throughout June, we will be posting summer safety tips for our citizens. Day 1 June 1, 2020, marks the re-opening of more Georgia businesses. As these businesses open, we would like to remind citizens that COVID-19 is still alive in our community. Crisp County has 235 positive cases and 7 deaths. Please continue to wear masks when out in public, practice social distancing, and practice good hand hygiene. For more information on the current executive orders (Providing ongoing guidance...

Vehicle Car thieves, like home burglars, look for easy targets. Please remember to remove valuable items and lock your vehicles. Don’t make yourself an easy target. Lock your vehicle Do not leave windows open Do not leave keys in the vehicle Know your VIN number Carry a copy of our registration in your wallet for ease of identification in case of an emergency or theft If you want to protect your personal property, DO NOT leave it in your car. Do not leave...

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9

For the fourth consecutive year that such data has been collected, more American police officers have been reported to die by suicide than all other line-of-duty deaths combined. According to data released by Blue H.E.L.P.—an organization that tracks police officer suicides while simultaneously seeking to prevent such tragedies from occurring—228 American police officers died by suicide in 2019. By comparison, 132 police officers were killed in the line of duty this...

#25DaysofChristmas #25DaysofChristmas Beware of counterfeit money! Check to make sure your bill is legit is to look at the serial numbers on the back and front to make sure those letters match. Look for the blue and red threads that are inside our currency that is produced by the U.S. government. Marking pens come in handy to check a bill as well. Pay attention to people that may be trying to distract you. Please be mindful and ask your clerks to check all large bills handed to them for...

#25DaysofChristmas Christmas Shopping Safety • Always be alert and aware, pay attention to your surroundings. • Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. • Make sure cell phones are powered on, fully charged and accessible. If you are going with a group, ensure everyone has everyone else’s phone numbers in their phone. • Keep purses zipped and close to your body. Never leave a purse unattended in a shopping cart where it is more susceptible to theft. • For freedom...

Outdoor Christmas Decoration Safety • Make sure all extension cords and electrical decorations used for outdoor decorating are marked for outdoor use. • Match power needs (amperage) of electrical products with amperage rating of extension cords. • Outdoor electric lights and decorations should be plugged into circuits protected by ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs). If circuits are not GFCI-protected, portable outdoor GFCIs can be purchased where electrical supplies are sold...

2019 marks the celebrated 20th anniversary of the Georgia Governor's Challenge, an annual banquet hosted by the Governor's Office of Highway Safety. The awards program recognizes statewide law enforcement agencies in nine different categories based on department size, as well as in several other specialty categories. Governor's Challenge is designed to highlight outstanding achievements in highway safety enforcement and education. It recognizes agencies for the approach and effectiveness of...

Crisp County Sheriff’s Office Independence Day and Holiday Weekend Report: Beginning 7/3/19 at 6:00 p.m. through 7/7/19 11:59 p.m. Crisp County Generated the following: Calls for Service: 182 Accidents: 4 Traffic Stops: 71 Citations: 119 DUI: 1 Speeding: 67 Seat-belt Violations: 15 Other: 36 Warnings: 7

While You Travel Avoid Aggressive Driving Speeding endangers everyone on the road: In 2017, speeding killed 9,717 people, accounting for more than a quarter (26%) of all traffic fatalities that year. We all know the frustrations of modern life and juggling a busy schedule, but speed limits are put in place to protect all road users. Learn about the dangers of speeding and why faster doesn’t mean safer. Protect yourself and your loved ones. Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time. All...

Crisp County Sheriff’s Office Memorial Day Weekend Report: During the 80 hour holiday weekend Crisp County generated the following: Calls for Service: 162 Traffic Stops: 61 Citations: 40 Warnings: 16 Accidents: 4 We would like to thank all local agencies that worked together in the enforcement efforts this Memorial Day Weekend to keep Crisp County safe.