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Lawrence Kansas
Joined February 2012
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New Uniforms - Same Culture & Tradition youtu.be/_1CPDO5hqXI
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Thank you to students and staff at Sunflower Elementary for inviting us back to their annual Community Helper Parade to kick off November as the Month of Gratitude. Master Deputy Bonner and Deputy Evans joined other first responders and those who work in essential service jobs.
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Newly selected booking officers received training this week for their assignments in the Douglas County Jail. They received a presentation from Databank Section Supervisor Jeff Hahn of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, including on when the law requires DNA collection.
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Don't forget that daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, so clocks will fall back one hour. Make sure to set your clocks back an hour before bed. While you're changing things, go ahead and change the batteries in your smoke alarms as well.
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Patrol deputies with K-9 Ciro attended the Girl Scout Troop trunk-or-treat event at Free State High School last weekend. We ask all trick-or-treaters to be safe as they celebrate this weekend.
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Megan Poindexter, Department Manager of the Senior Resource Center for Douglas County, and Detective Troy Miller were featured on the latest episode of the View from 100 podcast. They talked with Sheriff Jay Armbrister about scams targeting older adults. buff.ly/UdtUk28
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Thank you to the Stull Community of Faith for inviting DGSO back to its Trunk or Treat this past weekend.
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The newest View from 100 podcast episode discusses scams targeting older adults and why anyone can be vulnerable. Listen on Buzzsprout: buff.ly/UdtUk28 The full episode will drop on you favorite podcast app on Monday.
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This week in National School Bus Safety Week. With Douglas County schools in full swing for several weeks, take time to think about how to practice safety and encourage all drivers to take extra care around buses and bus stops, especially on rural roads. #DriveSafe
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- Always be alert around buses and school zones to watch for children walking or playing in the area. - Slow down and be prepared to stop when you see yellow flashing lights.
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- Stop you vehicle and wait until the stop arm retracts when you see red flashing lights and an extended stop arm. #DriveSafe
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Morgan Haney, DGSO's Advocacy & Community Outreach Specialist, for Domestic Violence Awareness Month has been a part of two events with Claire's Community including the its Candlelight Vigil on Oct. 11.
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"There is an importance in understanding that victims might not leave their abusers the first time or even the second or third," she said. "You have to be patient for when they're ready, but you also need to be persistent in encouraging their safety and their empowerment."
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Perry Lecompton Elementary invited deputies to school Wednesday afternoon as part of Red Ribbon Week, which focuses on providing a safe and healthy environment and educates students about drug-free choices.
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Douglas Co. Sheriff retweeted
A special weather statement has been issued for Lawrence KS, Eudora KS and Baldwin City KS until 9:00 PM CDT
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Douglas Co. Sheriff retweeted
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Douglas County 700pm CDT. Hazards include 70mph and Half Dollar Size Hail. Includes the cites of Lawrence, Eudora, Lecompton, Clinton, and Clinton Lake. #kswx EM5 624pm 10/13
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Lawrence KS, Eudora KS and Valley Falls KS until 7:00 PM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH!
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We encourage everyone to vote for Baldwin High School in the Friday Night 5G Lights challenge. Congratulations on becoming a Midwest region finalist. Vote once a day through Oct. 25. buff.ly/oK9kI5U
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The Douglas County Underwater Search and Recovery Team under the Sheriff's Office conducted its annual public service project Thursday to remove debris from Lone Star Lake.
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Congratulations to Deputy La Jonda Munoz and Deputy Ethan Palmateer who Sheriff Armbrister swore in on Monday as DGSO's newest deputies. He promoted both as corrections officers, and they will attend the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center's basic training academy.
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Sheriff Armbrister on Monday recognized three deputies recently promoted to master deputy. Congratulations to Master Deputy Colton Bonner, Master Deputy Tyree Clark and Master Deputy Bryce Ridgway and their families.
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Sgt. Abram, Deputy Westhoff and K-9 Ciro made an appearance Saturday at the Lawrence Police Blue Santa car show at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Ciro was looking for a Scooby Snack.
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