Sheriff makes appeal to fight crime

From Staff Reports

Responding to the increased number of citizens wanting to assist law enforcement officials and build a stronger partnership in the fight against crime, Camp County Sheriff Alan McCandless announced that Camp County citizens are being invited to become associate members of the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas.
Membership invitations will go out in the mail over the next several weeks. Associate member funding allows the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas to provide critical training, technical resources and legislative support on key criminal justice issues to law enforcement officers across the state.
In addition, dues will be used to support crime prevention and awareness programs, promote public safety, fight drug abuse, provide additional training for sheriffs and their deputies, and provide scholarships for children of law enforcement officers.
Contributions to the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas are tax deductible.
“The associate membership drive helps provide the funding which is vital to our mission of making our communities safer places to live, work and play,” Sheriff McCandless said.

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