As online shopping activity increases in anticipation of the holiday season, thefts of packages from front porches unfortunately increase as well. These thieves, also known as “porch pirates”, are those who take packages from the doorstep of a residence after delivery. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office recommends these helpful tips to stop these package poachers:... Continue Reading →
Bicycle Safety for Parents and Children • Make sure all equipment on the bicycle works. • All bicycle riders and passengers under age 16 are required by Florida Law to wear a helmet. Always wear a properly fitted helmet and securely fasten the strap. • Wear appropriate shoes. Avoid wearing flip-flops or riding barefoot. •... Continue Reading →
Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to child safety! There are several easy and effective behaviors recommended by Safe Kids Worldwide that parents can share with kids to help reduce their risk of injury. Don’t forget, our Cops n Goblins event is a great alternative to walking your neighborhood.... Continue Reading →
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice has launched a new awareness campaign aimed at addressing school threats made by students in Florida. The “It’s No Joke” campaign seeks to educate our young people about the consequences of making school threats and how doing so can lead to being arrested and charged with a felony."The safety... Continue Reading →
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. It is important to remember that prevention is a critical element to reduce addiction and overdose. Safely disposing of unused medications is one prevention step we all can take. Do your part for a safe community and a clean environment! • Monitor pills, keep track of refills, and control access. Most... Continue Reading →
A speed awareness initiative is scheduled to take place from August 26 - 30th on both Veterans Blvd and SR 776. In addition to targeting speed violations, deputies will be looking for violators of the Move Over Law. This initiative is the result of traffic enforcement requests that have been submitted over the past several... Continue Reading →
As you prepare your child for the upcoming school year, don’t forget to cover safe behavior regarding bus travel to and from school. After all, the first step to a great day of learning is arriving to school safely! This post covers tips you can use to get the conversation started. Getting On the School... Continue Reading →
If you get a phone call or are directed to a website other than ssa.gov that is claiming to be associated with the Social Security Administration, don’t respond. It’s most likely a scam. Here’s some tips to deal with these government imposters: Don’t give the caller your information. Never give out or confirm sensitive information –... Continue Reading →
Our Economic Crimes Unit has seen an increase of complaints regarding scams involving online transactions, primarily on Craigslist. But, risky business applies to all online classified platforms. Many of the complaints involve the sending of money without first verifying the person selling a product, service, housing, animal, or vehicle was not a scammer. The primary... Continue Reading →
The Red Dot Program is a medical alert program that allows 911 personnel and first responders to access important medical and emergency contact information for participating members.When Firefighters, Paramedics, or Law Enforcement arrive at your home to provide emergency care, they may ask you and/or your family members the questions below. What is your Medical... Continue Reading →