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Week eight of the Brunswick Sheriff’s Citizens Academy focused on the proper use of firearms. Based on my notes from tonight’s session, law enforcement officers are typically required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of firearms training, and they must re-qualify annually. A large portion of tonight’s discussion focused on safety. The instructor repeatedly emphasized that safety is paramount. He also emphasized that a “safety” feature on a gun is a mechanical feature, and…
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The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners recently created an ad hoc committee to review how the county distributes sales tax receipts to municipalities. I read the following statement at the beginning of the committee’s initial meeting today: “As this committee begins its work, it is important to emphasize the fact that the Board of Commissioners is not advocating any specific outcome. If anyone says that we are pushing a specific change to the sales tax…
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First, it is hard to believe we are already in week seven of the citizens academy. Time flies!! This week’s session met at Brunswick County Academy. We started in the gym, where we were given an overview of what tasers are and when and how they are used. In a nutshell, the purpose of a taser is to get an uncooperative suspect under control and into custody. The following definition of a Taser was found…
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If you know someone who exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism and community service, please consider nominating them for a Governor’s Volunteer Service Award: Governor’s Volunteer Service Award: North Carolinians have always shown their concern and compassion for their neighbors by volunteering in local communities across the state. This proud tradition of volunteerism and community service was first recognized by the Office of the Governor in 1979. The Governor’s Volunteer Service Award honors the true spirit…
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Week six of the Brunswick Sheriff’s Citizens Academy focused on the Vice Narcotics Unit. As stated on the Sheriff’s Office website, the primary mission of the Vice Narcotics Unit is to investigate and detect narcotic violations, illegal alcohol sales, gambling, prostitution, and other illegal vices throughout Brunswick County. One particularly compelling statistic was provided during tonight’s session: the United States has 10% of the world’s population, but consumes more than 80% of the narcotics produced…
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