With school back in session, what are some ways to stay alert on the road and when walking?
Public Safety
ASK WCSO: Back to School Safety
“With school quickly approaching, we want all students, teachers, parents, and neighbors to do their part in ensuring a safe and fun school year,” writes the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in this month’s ASK WCSO column.
ASK WCSO: Reporting a Crime
“By reporting what you see, we can watch for trends in suspicious activity and adjust patrols,” says the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in this month’s ASK WCSO.
ASK WCSO: Window Fall Safety
ASK WCSO is a monthly column produced by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office covering safety tips and other useful crime prevention education. This month: Window Fall Safety.
County moves to new emergency alert system
File photo: Chas Hundley Washington County transitioned today to a new emergency alert system—used to notify county residents during fires, floods, for missing persons notices and the like—called Everbridge. Washington County officials encouraged residents to sign up for the service; those previously signed up on the old system will need[Read More…]
Commissioners approve funding for Washington Co. Sheriff’s Office body cameras
A Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Photo: WCSO The Washington County Board of Commissioners voted December 15 to authorize $1.397 million in spending through 2026 to purchase and deploy body cameras to the Washington County Sheriff’s 210 deputies, and to outfit 129 patrol vehicles with similar technology. A statement released[Read More…]
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