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NEWS
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Pitt
County Sheriff’s Issues Appeal to Citizens in Fight Against
Crime…
Responding to the increasing number of people wanting to assist
law enforcement officials and build a stronger partnership in
the fight against crime, Sheriff Mac E. Manning today announced
that Pitt County citizens are being invited to become Honorary
Members of the North Carolina Sheriff’s Association.
Membership Applications go out in the mail this
month. Individuals choosing to join the voluntary program do so
for $ 25, while businesses can show their support with a $50
contribution. The funding provides critically important
technical resources, legislative support on key criminal justice
issues, supports the NCSA Undergraduate Criminal Justice
Scholarship Program at state universities, and provides
additional training for Sheriff’s and their deputies.
Contributions are tax deductible.
“With
government funding becoming increasingly difficult to secure,
the Honorary Membership drive has taken on greater importance
than ever before,” said Sheriff Manning. “The funding is vital
in helping us carry out our mission of making our communities a
safer place to live, work and play.”
Individuals not receiving a membership application or desiring
more information may go to the internet at
www.ncsheriffs.org or contact the North Carolina Sheriff’s
Association at:
P.O. Box
20049
Raleigh, North Carolina 27619-0049 Telephone: (919) SHERIFF
(743-7433)
Meanwhile,
residents wishing to become Honorary Members can also sign up
for the program by contacting the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office.
The Honorary Membership Program was created to provide citizens
with an opportunity to lend their support to more effective law
enforcement and to better help local Sheriffs protect the lives
and property of citizens.
“As
the need for building stronger public-private law enforcement
partnerships in this country continues to escalate, programs
such as this continue to grow in importance,” said Sheriff
Manning. “I encourage everyone receiving a membership
application to consider joining forces with us by becoming an
Honorary Member. It is a valuable investment in our future.
Founded in 1922, the North Carolina Sheriff’s Association is a
non-profit professional and educational organization dedicated
to the preservation of peace and the protection of the lives and
property of the citizens of North Carolina. The Association
Executive Offices are located in Raleigh.
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