“As far as rural schools, we just want to remind folks that soon enough the weather will be foggier, the roads slick, and the daylight even less, so it’s important to think about those bus stops that may be ahead as we come around corners during the commute,” FGF&R’s Dave Nemeyer said.
Public Safety
ASKWCSO: Back to school driver & pedestrian safety
With school back in session, what are some ways to stay alert on the road and when walking?
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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