Spooky but always safe!
Our deputies made sure children in Fairfield had a fun and safe Halloween event. A huge thank you to the Eerie Spooky Riders for making this a great event.
It’s officially Fall in Jefferson County! Not only does Fall bring us cooler weather and football, but October is Crime Prevention month and as always we are dedicated to keeping you safe. Protect yourself and your business with these tips from the National Crime Prevention Council.
Coffee with a Cop Day was a HUGE success. We love looking for ways to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community.
Our Reserves play a pivotal role within our office. Training for our reserves include Hazardous Waste simulations and computer terminal operations. The Reserves are also certified in computer operations at the Alabama Justice Information Center.
As many of you may know September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicides have become the second-leading cause of death among teenagers in the United States. Because of this we've team up with Strive Counseling Services, L.L.C to bring light to this issue.
Preventing suicide requires strategies at all levels of society. This includes prevention and protective strategies for individuals, families, and communities. Everyone can help prevent suicide by learning the warning signs, promoting prevention and resilience, and committing to social change.
Remember no texting and driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2022 report, around 3% of drivers fiddle with their cell phones in their car—a dangerous act that takes a driver’s eyes off the road for 5 seconds. After all, we need you at the game to cheer on your favorite team.
It's nothing like Friday Night Football!
Tonight Star 1 conducted a training exercise involving large events. Corner High School was kind enough to allow us to land on their football field as part of that training exercise.
What a great month August was. From greeting the students back to school to our K-9 unit undergoing basic training. We're looking forward to what September has to bring. As always, your safety remains our top priority.
We had a full day of basic training at our Academy. These men and women are taking the next steps to becoming Sheriff Deputies throughout Alabama. Learn more about this process here.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Graduation Session 65
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will introduce their latest graduating class to the public today. Sheriff Mark Pettway says he is eager to welcome the new deputies and their families into the JCSO family.
We're so excited to announce our new graduating class: Session 65
We're looking forward to seeing them walk across the stage tomorrow at 11am. Be sure to join us live!
Learn more about the role our K9 Unit plays in our office on a daily.
Our SROs have gone through extensive training in preparation of our students returning to school. Their safety is our first priority!
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