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Sheriff Lee Foster has announced that his
agency is implementing an innovative and ground breaking program.
“We live in an age that allows instant
communication,” said Foster. “Law enforcement must keep
abreast of all of the emerging technology issues as we fight crime.
We must also understand that this same technology can be a vital tool
in keeping the public informed and enlist support and assistance from
the public, who time and time again have proven that they are an
invaluable resource to the overall success of the Newberry County
Sheriff’s Office.”
Foster said that citizens will be given an
opportunity to enroll their e mail address with the Sheriff’s
Office. Once enrolled, you will receive immediate information from
the Sheriff’s Office on any breaking news affecting Newberry County.
Foster said that information about major
crimes, serious incidents, missing persons, weather updates, school
delays or cancellations, road closings, and a vast array of other
information is sent out to the media through the use of e mail. The
public will now be able to receive this information directly from the
Sheriff’s Office as soon as it released and because e mail is
free this vital information is being made available at no cost to the
citizens of the county.
“I believe that it is imperative that
law enforcement and the public work together,” said Sheriff
Foster. “There is no question that it is the support of the
people of Newberry that has made the Newberry County Sheriff’s
Office one of the premiere law enforcement agencies in the state and
nation. I know that this initiative will improve the already great
working relationship that law enforcement and the people of Newberry
County share together.”
Foster said that if you would like to
receive real time information from the Sheriff’s Office, you
simply need to send an e mail with your name, address, and e mail
address to lfoster@newberrycounty.net. After e mail verification, you
will be added to the e mail list. You can be removed from the list at
any time if you so choose.
Foster also said that anyone with a question
about a law enforcement matter can e mail their questions to
lfoster@newberrycounty.net and receive a personal response from him.
“The
people of Newberry County have always offered me tremendous
support,” said Foster.
“Together we have made Newberry County one of the safest
counties in South Carolina while constantly maintaining one of the
highest clearance rates in the state. It is my duty, responsibility,
and privilege as Sheriff to be available to the people and this
program offers yet another way to stay in contact with the people of
Newberry County, our partners in successful law enforcement.”
“We also have a website that anyone can
visit to find out more information about the Sheriff’s Office,
provide an anonymous tip, or contact any member of the Sheriff’s
Office,” said Foster. The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office
website is www.newberrycountysheriff.com.
“It was my commitment when elected
Sheriff to make the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office the finest
law enforcement agency it could be because that is what the people of
this county deserve,” said Sheriff Foster. “Our agency,
many of our officers, and I have all been recognized for
contributions to various aspects of law enforcement on the state and
national levels. We are making a positive difference in Newberry
County and we want this to not only continue, but to always improve
for the betterment of Newberry County and the people who live here.” |
