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the highest levels of character and integrity. I can’t do everything by myself. The Robertson County Sheriff’s Office serves as a team. Are there laws for people who throw trash in ditches and littering our roads? Yes, littering is illegal. It is a crime and those who litter can be given citations or
How do you feel about how the public perceives Police Officers around the country? I feel blessed to serve as a Law Enforcement Official in Robertson County where a majority of our citizens support the very dangerous job that we do. I think too many people try not to see Law Enforcement Officers as people.
. Litter Laws in Tennessee
Tennessee has an average of 5,100 pieces of litter per mile on urban freeways. Thirty percent is deliberate litter from people in vehicles and 70% is negligent litter from unsecured loads. Littering Must Stop . Litter weighing less than five pounds is a class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $50, imprisonment up to 30 days, or both, and up to 40 hours community service. The court may also require work in a recycling center up to eight hours. . Litter weighing between five and 10 pounds is a class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500, six months imprisonment, or both, and up to 80 hours community service. The court may also require work in a recycling center up to eight hours. . Litter weighing more than 10 pounds or for any commercial purpose is a class A misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $2,500, imprisonment up to 11 months and 29 days, or both. . If third conviction in any amount exceeding 10 pounds or upon the second conviction in any amount exceeding 1,000 pounds or in any amount for any commercial purpose, class E felony. Imprisonment between one year and six years, and possible fine up to $3,000. The court must also require community service litter removal for up to 160 hours. (see §40- 35-111)
We are not robots. We are fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, aunts, uncles, friends, and neighbors. We are real people who love our community. Too many people try to blame those that hold them accountable for their actions instead of taking responsibility for their own actions.
arrested and brought before a court of law where they will be held accountable for their actions and pay a fine. People who litter are destroying the image of our community, and endangering our environment. It puts a burden and cost on innocent people that
have to clean up their mess. Don’t be a litter bug, show pride in the community that you live in. What would you like to say to the kids? Think about the consequences of your decisions before you put them into action. Work hard in school. A good education will open up many opportunities for your future. You can be and achieve anything you want if you put in the work, time, and dedication. Remember that lots of people in our community care about you and want to see you succeed.
Are we safe in Robertson County? Compared to other communities in our State and Country, Robertson County is an extremely safe County. Our Sheriff’s Office team along with the other Law Enforcement agencies in the County work hard each day to keep Robertson County citizens safe.
Tell us more about your experience of being the
Sheriff of Robertson County The Sheriff is not only a Law Enforcement Official. A Sheriff is also a manager, and a leader. A Sheriff must have experience and knowledge in business, accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and project management. A Sheriff is always on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A Sheriff constantly has to be a problem solver for the community and within their office. The best experience is being able to work with some of the most dedicated and professional Deputies who have
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