The funding will also pay for a new vehicle used by deputies to combat the transportation of illegal goods and drugs as well as other tools used by investigators and a new drug-sniffing dog.
Orange County Board Chairman Don Wagner moved to allocate $1.7 million from his district's discretionary funds to add a sheriff's deputy who will participate in the department's six-week substance abuse prevention program “Above the Influence,” which teaches fifth- and sixth-graders the dangers of substance abuse, including fentanyl.
The program has one sergeant and two deputies assigned and adding the third deputy will cost the county $265,000, which Wagner said he wants to be funded for the next five years. Sign up for NBC LA newsletters. “Education and prevention remain our greatest resources in protecting our children from substance experimentation and substance use disorders,” Sheriff Don Barnes said. “I am grateful for the opportunity this funding from Chairman Wagner provides to expand this important program and effectively reach more students.”
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Should murder trial of Orange County judge be moved to another jurisdiction?The murder case against Orange County judge Jeffrey Ferguson is likely to be moved outside the county, a legal expert believes.
Consulte Mais informação »
Douglas County school board places $66M mill levy override, $484M bond measure on November ballotThe Douglas County School District Board of Education unanimously voted to place a $66 million mill levy override (MLO) and $484 million bond measure on the November 2023 ballot. If approved, Douglas County homeowners would pay $20 per year per $100,000 home value.
Consulte Mais informação »
Northeast Florida school districts review new book titles as students go back to schoolAs students prepare to return to school, school districts in Northeast Florida are reviewing new book titles in accordance with new state guidelines. A total of 19 titles have been removed from Duval County Public School shelves, 31 from St. Johns County, and 115 from Clay County. Additionally, Clay County District Schools have added 45 new books for review over the summer.
Consulte Mais informação »
Power outages and road closures continue in central Pa. following Monday's stormsSouthern York and Lancaster counties are among the areas most affected by the recent storms. According to a map of PPL outages, the southern Lancaster County has 500 affected properties. Other areas experiencing a high concentration of power outages include the Winfield area of Union County, parts of Juniata County, and the Elverson area in Lancaster County.
Consulte Mais informação »
State School Board Clears Controversial Member of Bylaw ViolationsThe Utah State Board of Education has completed a personnel investigation into Natalie Cline, a controversial board member, and has determined that she did not violate any board bylaws. The board stated that it had analyzed multiple hotline complaints against Cline.
Consulte Mais informação »