In December of 2015, I received an unexpected letter and
group photo from the students and staff of the Outreach Christian Education
School in southwest Clay County. Earlier that month deputies from the Road
Patrol Unit responded swiftly to a report of shots fired near their school.
Although it was later determined that the shots originated from a nearby firing
range we as law enforcement must respond consistently to each call for help.
In the aftermath of the San Bernardino terrorist attack (on
the day before this incident) it was natural to have a heightened sense of
alert. We appreciate the community’s continued vigilance. Reporting suspicious
and alarming activity to authorities immediately gives first responders the
best chance to protect citizens from possible danger and conduct a thorough
investigation. In any emergency situation please dial 911. To report a
non-emergency situation contact the Clay County Sheriff’s Office at (816)
407-3700 or your local police department.
I take great pride in the hard work of the men and women of
the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. Their commitment to the community, dedication
to duty, professionalism in difficult situations, and compassion to those in
need are second to none. On behalf of those who protect and serve, thank you
for your support.
Paul C. Vescovo III
Sheriff, Clay County
Sheriff, Clay County
Sheriff Vescovo
ReplyDeleteThe appreciation expressed to you and your deputies by the School faculty and its students is well deserved. Great work in quickly responding to what could have been a much different situation. Nice to know that no matter what the cause of the concern was ultimately determined to be your deputies responded ready to handle any scenario. Great work.