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Leaving Kids Alone in Hot Cars – Know the Risks and Consequences

Yulee, FL. – Even great parents can forget a child in the back seat, but caregivers who are unaccustomed to transporting children are especially prone to forgetting. Think about the last time your routine was interrupted. Maybe you forgot something, or were afraid you might forget something. Or maybe you decided to leave your child

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Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Sees Continued Crime Reduction

Yulee, Fla. – The crime rate dropped by 17.2 percent in Nassau County during 2013, Sheriff Bill Leeper announced.  This reduction is the lowest since 2010.  Nassau County’s crime rate continues to be well below the state-wide average of 4.7 percent. According to the Uniform Crime Report (UCR) statistics provided by the Florida Department of

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Pedestrian Fatal Crashes Increase In Nassau

Yulee, Fla. – Pedestrian fatalities have increased during 2014, in Nassau County.  So far, there have been 7 fatal crashes in Nassau County with 4 of them being pedestrians.  Many of these pedestrian fatalities involved alcohol, crossing the roadway illegally or simply not paying attention to approaching traffic.  Walking is good for your health, and

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Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Earns Reaccreditation

On February 6, 2014, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office was reaccredited for the first time by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA). The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office (Law Enforcement Operation’s) became accredited by CFA in 2010. Sheriff Bill Leeper accepted the CFA Accreditation Certification on behalf of each member of the Nassau County

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