Every day, neighborhoods across the United States confront any number of property and violent crimes and threats of crime. The Neighborhood Watch program attempts to provide local law enforcement with additional eyes and ears to watch out for all types of criminal activity and promote neighborhood security. Community crime watches can address all types of […]
You might be one of the many parents who must choose between leaving children home alone during the day while you work, or finding alternative care. Children being home for virtual and hybrid learning during the pandemic is another situation that has made this topic important. Parents often worry when their children are home alone, […]
As we turn the calendar to October, I think it’s important for you to know the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has designated October as National Pedestrian Safety Month. This represents an opportunity to improve safety for vulnerable road users. At some point in the day, we are all pedestrians – especially right now, when […]
Rail Safety Week begins next week. The goal of this campaign is to raise awareness and promote education surrounding railroad rights-of-ways and grade crossings. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department’s Traffic Division is once again participating in Operation Clear Track, coordinated by Amtrak and Operation Lifesaver, on September 21. Deputies will be located at designated railroad […]
