Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office
October 2018
Newsletter

Professionalism. Integrity. Honesty. Courage.

Sheriff Jarrard & Bus Safety
Training begins when they are babies! Sheriff Jarrard enjoyed his morning visit with the children at Dahlonega Country Day as he taught school bus safety to the little ones. Thank you to Dahlonega Country Day for the invitation.
How to Protect Yourself From SCAMS!
Scams are becoming more prevalent in our communities.  The thieves are more sophisticated with their approach and therefore deceiving more people. As your Sheriff, I want you to be informed of the scammer’s tricks in order for you to avoid becoming a victim.
·       If you won a prize, you will not be asked to send money for any kind of fees and that includes shipping. 
·       Be leery of money-making schemes
·       Always check out any charities before donating in order to make sure they are legit. 
·       Law Enforcement will never call you wanting to collect money for a warrant for your arrest. Second, Law Enforcement will never ask you to put money on a prepaid card such as green dot, money gram, western union etc
·       If you have to pay money for a prize, then you have not won a prize. 
·       Ask yourself, “Did I enter this raffle, sweepstakes etc?” 
·       If you are being rushed to decide, then it’s probably a scam.  When you hear words like “don’t miss this opportunity”, “Act Now”, it’s probably a scam. 
·       If you hear a pause on the phone when you answer, hang up.  Do not feel you need to be polite to the caller.  Do not engaged in conversation just hang up your phone. 

If you have been called by someone and you suspect it is a scam call, please contact the FCC and report.  1-877-ftc-help or  www.ftc.gov .  Also, I would encourage you to contact  www.donotcall.gov and place your phone numbers on this list. There is also a free app called hiya that you can download and report any spam numbers.  

I ask that you be diligent with these scammers and not fall into being a victim.
Thanks!
Sheriff Stacy M. Jarrard 




Hands Free: The Dangers of Distracted Driving

In 2015, 391,000 injuries and 3,477 traffic fatalities resulted from distracted driving. According to the Dept of Motor Vehicles, 9 people in the US are killed everyday from distracted driving.
Today at the GA Sheriff’s Association, Molly Welch, survivor of a crippling accident shared her story today for the Administrative Assistant Conference. Watch her story and put down the phones. It just takes a second to change your life forever. 
Save a life and stop Distracted Driving. Heads up Georgia!
Thanks!
Sheriff Stacy M. Jarrard
Hometown Heroes Recognized
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Recently, I had the pleasure to attend the Connectability recognition of Hometown Heroes. It was a great evening with lots of participating agencies and members of the community. We are fortunate to live in a community with many great non-profits. Connectability is creating communities where people of all abilities are valued and empowered. Thank you Connectability for your outstanding work.
I appreciated the opportunity to meet some of our younger citizens at the preschool of the Dahlonega Baptist Church. They honored the First Responders of our community in a special service this month on 9/11. I stand proud with my fellow First Responders of the Army Military Division, Lumpkin County Fire Department, and Officers of the University of North Georgia.  What a great expression of appreciation from our younger citizens!  
Thank you Dahlonega Baptist Church for recognizing us. It is a pleasure to serve
Application for Toys for Tots
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If you or you know someone in need for assistance this year with toys, please come by the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office to pick up an application.
SHERIFF SPONSORED EVENTS
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ADULT SPELLING BEE
Thank you to our Adult Spelling Bee Team for their participation in the Lumpkin Literacy Coalition last night. You did a great job and I am thankful for your support of this important organzation. This month for the first time in the history of the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office, we had 3 inmates to graduate from the GED program. This is such an important program to help change lives and it could not happen without the support of the Lumpkin Literacy Coalition and the support of Lanier Technical College. Thank you Deputy Sutton, Deputy Kimmel and Assistant District Attorney Blair Mahaffey for your representation.  
Thanks!
Sheriff Stacy M. Jarrard
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE THAT LIVES ALONE?
Did you know that at the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office we have a great program called "At Ease"? This program was designed with the individual in mind that may not have family that live in Lumpkin County to check on their welfare. Periodically, the 911 operators will make contact with the individual(s) to make sure everything is ok. According to the Lumpkin County Coroner, we have had 4 deaths this year that were not discovered for days and some weeks. If you would like someone to check on you or someone you know, please contact Rhonda Sheppard at (706) 482-2628 for more information.
WE HAVE A PROBLEM
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You have heard it in the news but often times we do not pay attention to the facts until we ourselves are touch with tragedy. Our country has a huge problem with drug addition and I'm not referring to illegal drugs but Prescription Drugs. The DEA is working hard with local physicians and pharmacies to reduce the number of scripts being written. Popular among our teenagers are "pill parties". They frequent the family medicine cabinet and take those expired or unused prescriptions to parties. Each teen dumps their "stash" in a punch bowl and then they "party". At the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office, we participate in a fantastic program called "Take Back Initiative". We have taken an old mail receptacle and turned it into a receptacle to receive expired prescriptions and unused prescriptions. Those prescriptions are then incinerated at the GBI office.


I encourage everyone in our county to do an inventory of your medicine cabinet and bring to the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office and drop off in our receptacle for your prescriptions. Also, I encourage you to get a lock box for your prescriptions and keep your family safe. Do your part and let's beat this epidemic together.
Thanks!
Sheriff Stacy M. Jarrard
Up-Coming Events

Oct 27-28
Sheriff's 5th Annual Gun Show

Oct 26-27
Haunted House at R-Ranch

Nov 17th
Turkey Shoot
8am-3pm

Nov 26th
Adult Firearm Safety Class
6:00-9:00pm

Dec 1
Breakfast with Santa
8am-11:00am
RELAY FOR LIFE PLATINUM

It was my pleasure to accept the Platinum Team Award from the Relay for Life Committee. The Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office raised $8,148.00 this past year. We could not have achieved this awesome accomplishment without the support of the community. This means a lot to me and I am grateful for the community in which I serve. 
CONGRATULATIONS MORGAN

Congratulations to Deputy Corey Morgan for his completion of K-9 school. Deputy Morgan and his dog have just completed an extensive training to earn his certification. Congratulations Deputy Morgan. We look forward to having you on the K-9 team. 
Thanks!
Sheriff Stacy M. Jarrard
OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL PAGE
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United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Office of Intelligence, US
EOW: Thursday, June 7, 2018
Cause: Automobile crash

Milwaukee Police Department, WI
EOW: Thursday, June 7, 2018
Cause: Vehicle pursuit

New York State Police, NY
EOW: Saturday, June 9, 2018
Cause: 9/11 related illness

United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, US
EOW: Sunday, June 10, 2018
Cause: 9/11 related illness

Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office, KS
EOW: Friday, June 15, 2018
Cause: Gunfire

Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office, KS
EOW: Saturday, June 16, 2018
Cause: Gunfire

Florida Department of Corrections, FL
EOW: Monday, June 18, 2018
Cause: Struck by vehicle

Rocky Mount Police Department, NC
EOW: Saturday, June 23, 2018
Cause: Automobile crash

New York City Police Department, NY
EOW: Sunday, June 24, 2018
Cause: 9/11 related illness

Mentor Police Department, OH
EOW: Sunday, June 24, 2018
Cause: Vehicular assault

United States Department of Homeland Security - Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Homeland Security Investigations, US
EOW: Sunday, June 24, 2018
Cause: Duty related illness
Wayland Baptist University Police Department, TX
EOW: Monday, June 25, 2018
Cause: Fall

New York State Police, NY
EOW: Monday, July 2, 2018
Cause: Gunfire

Cleveland Division of Police, OH
EOW: Friday, July 6, 2018
Cause: Duty related illness

Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office, NE
EOW: Monday, July 9, 2018
Cause: Heart attack

Cumby Police Department, TX
EOW: Monday, July 9, 2018
Cause: Heart attack

Weymouth Police Department, MA
EOW: Sunday, July 15, 2018
Cause: Gunfire

United States Department of Homeland Security - United States Secret Service, US
EOW: Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Cause: Duty related illness

Hawaii County Police Department, HI
EOW: Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Cause: Gunfire

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, LA
EOW: Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Cause: Heart attack

Minnesota Department of Corrections, MN
EOW: Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Cause: Assault

Las Vegas Department of Public Safety - Division of Corrections, NV
EOW: Thursday, July 19, 2018
Cause: Heart attack

Dallas Police Department, TX
EOW: Saturday, July 21, 2018
Cause: Vehicular assault

Kent Police Department, WA
EOW: Sunday, July 22, 2018
Cause: Vehicle pursuit

Arizona Department of Public Safety, AZ
EOW: Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Cause: Gunfire

Milwaukee Police Department, WI
EOW: Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Cause: Gunfire

Fort Myers Police Department, FL
EOW: Saturday, July 28, 2018
Cause: Gunfire
Comanche County District Attorney's Office, OK
EOW: Saturday, August 4, 2018
Cause: Gunfire

California Highway Patrol, CA
EOW: Friday, August 10, 2018
Cause: Struck by vehicle

Detroit Police Department, MI
EOW: Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Cause: Vehicular assault

New Rochelle Police Department, NY
EOW: Thursday, August 16, 2018
Cause: 9/11 related illness

Clay County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Cause: Motorcycle crash

Montgomery Police Department, LA
EOW: Friday, September 7, 2018
Cause: Automobile crash

Greene County Sheriff's Office, MO
EOW: Friday, September 7, 2018
Cause: Drowned

Fort Wayne Police Department, IN
EOW: Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Cause: Heart attack

Costa Mesa Police Department, CA
EOW: Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Cause: Heart attack

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, CA
EOW: Friday, September 14, 2018
Cause: Assault

Fort Worth Police Department, TX
EOW: Friday, September 14, 2018
Cause: Gunfire

Ludowici Police Department, GA
EOW: Saturday, September 15, 2018
Cause: Vehicle pursuit

Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, KS
EOW: Sunday, September 16, 2018
Cause: Gunfire

Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: Monday, September 17, 2018
Cause: Gunfire

Minnesota Department of Corrections, MN
EOW: Monday, September 24, 2018
Cause: Heart attack

Real County Sheriff's Office, TX
EOW: Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Cause: Heart attack

Brookhaven Police Department, MS
EOW: Saturday, September 29, 2018
Cause: Gunfire

Brookhaven Police Department, MS
EOW: Saturday, September 29, 2018
Cause: Gunfire