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Releases for February 2005

February 28

Store Clerks Caught In Sting

Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies, Metro D.U.I. Unit Officers, and Officers with the Memphis Police Department conducted a joint-investigation this past weekend to stop the sale of alcohol and beer to minors.

February 28

Child Safety Seat Awareness Program

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office now has important information about child passenger safety posted at the Sheriff's Office website.

February 28

Traffic Safety Effort This Friday Night

Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies will be conducting a joint law enforcement traffic safety initiative in the Millington and North Shelby County area this Friday, March 4.

February 28

Sheriff's School Crossing Guard Hit

A Shelby County Sheriff's Crossing Guard is recovering from injuries he received while directing traffic near Dexter Middle School in the Cordova area early today.

February 23

Community Effort To “Erase” Gang Influence

Sheriff Mark Luttrell, Jr. will join members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Annesdale Cherokee Baptist Church, and other law enforcement officials this weekend to erase gang markings that have been painted on the sides of buildings.

February 23

SWAT Teams Meet

Deputies with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office and Germantown Police Department will be teaming up this week to conduct a joint training exercise to enable both SWAT teams to be better prepared to handle crisis and possible terrorist events.

February 18

Teenagers And Young Adults Needed for Explorer Program

Shelby County Sheriff Mark H. Luttrell, Jr., is looking for teenagers and young adults who would like to serve the community and gain valuable experience for a career in law enforcement.

February 17

Task Force to Solve Vehicle Break-Ins

Detectives with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office and the Germantown Police Department have initiated a task force to help solve a rash of vehicle vandalisms that occurred last week at hotel parking lots in the Germantown area.

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February 14

“From The Sheriff's Desk” Cable TV Show

Shelby County Sheriff Mark H. Luttrell is now hosting a 30-minute TV show called, “From the Sheriff's Desk.” The program features initiatives of the Sheriff's Office and how it assists the community.

February 14

South Shelby County Man Robbed and Shot Today

Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies are looking for two men involved in a robbery and shooting this morning at a South Shelby County neighborhood.

February 10

Tennessee Public Safety Coalition

The Tennessee Public Safety Coalition (TPSC), a statewide group created by the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference, the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police, and the Tennessee Sheriffs' Association, is pushing for enactment of specific legislation by this year's Tennessee General Assembly to curb crime and increase support to law enforcement officers across the state.

February 4

Sheriff Honored with Weekend Picnic

Residents who live along Mahoney Road near Millington will host a picnic to honor the Shelby County Sheriff's Office this weekend.

February 2

Click-It or Ticket

Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies continued their emphasis on traffic safety yesterday with two enforcement efforts.