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Yulee, Fla. – Sheriff Bill Leeper has announced the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) has obtained a facial recognition system with the assistance from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office through a $3.5 million grant that the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office received from the U.S. Department of Defense. Facial recognition is one of the most powerful

Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper is warning residents, business owners and employees to be on the lookout for counterfeit currency being circulated recently in Nassau County. Since August 29, 2013, the NCSO has received 4 reports of counterfeit bills in $20 and $50 denominations that are being passed as payments to local businesses. Some of

Yulee, Fla. – During the summer months many of Nassau County citizens will be taking vacations and traveling out of town.  Vacations are typically a time to unwind and have fun.  But there’s absolutely nothing jovial about returning home from vacation to a burglarized home. So, if you plan to venture beyond your own backyard

Yulee, Fla. – On June 28, 2013, members of the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, with assistance from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, conducted an undercover sting operation to arrest individuals who bring illegal drugs into Nassau County.  Six people were arrested at the Days Inn in Fernandina Beach.  The amount of drugs seized were

Yulee, Fla. – Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper reminds parents and persons responsible for children to not leave young children unattended in automobiles, especially during the hot summer months.  A child dies from heatstroke about once every 10 days from being left alone in a hot vehicle. In fact, heatstroke is the leading cause of

Yulee, Fla. – The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind parents to make sure they share information with their children regarding strangers. “Teaching your child about stranger safety is a must, but it can be tricky. Some strangers, such as police officers, are safe strangers. For your child’s safety it’s imperative he or she

Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper is encouraging broader use of the state’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). The PDMP was created by the 2009 legislature in an initiative to encourage safer prescribing of controlled substances and to reduce drug abuse and diversion within the state of Florida.  It created a database that will collect and

Yulee, Fla. – With Spring Break upon us and Summer just around the corner it is important to remember some safety tips about swimming and boating activities.  Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper said “Make sure you remain safe and have an enjoyable time outdoors.  And always remember, most accidents are preventable!”   BOATERS Check your