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Let’s Talk Trash! SEPT / OCT 2022

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property. One of the jobs of a Sheriff is to enforce the laws that are in place. Without laws our county would be total chaos. Is there special training to become Sheriff? Becoming a Sheriff involves a lot of studying, training, and experience. The first step is to be a good student. Always follow rules and set a good example of respect, friendship, and leadership. Study hard to keep good grades and graduate high school. After high school graduation, attend a law enforcement training academy to get a good foundation to begin your law enforcement career. My best advice would be to then join a Sheriff’s Department in the area you live and be the best officer you can be. With experience and determination, you can gain the trust of your fellow officers

of evaluations and tests to ensure he/she is physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing the duties required the Sheriff’s position. A Sheriff must also live in the county in which he/she is running for at least 1 year prior to election and remain a resident of that county the entire elected term. Before taking office, a Sheriff attends extensive conferences and trainings. These are some of the requirements and trainings necessary to become Sheriff. Who influenced you the most? This is a very easy answer for me. Beyond a shadow of a doubt, I can honestly say my mother was the most influential person in my life. She

What words of advice do you have for kids? My advice to kids today is to BE in school. Don’t just show up at school, BE at school. BE involved with clubs and teams. BE active in participating in classroom discussion and assignments. BE a helper to your teacher and volunteer in the community. BE attentive to the needs of those around you. BE a friend to those who are left out. BE prepared for class every day. BE an active learner and listener. BE a great example and the BEST student you can BE! Don’t let your BE stop at school. BE active in your community and church. Always treat others the way you want to be treated. Make good choices, remembering one bad decision can follow you the rest of your life. The habits and decisions you make now will set the tone and pathway for your future as an adult. As Sheriff, I ask my 100+ employees to come to work, have a good attitude, always make good decisions, and do the right thing. . 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)

taught me right from wrong, how to treat others with respect, and to always be honest. She never told me life was going to be easy nor fair. She encouraged me

and the community. The Sheriff’s position is an elected position. This means, the citizens of your county vote and elect the Sheriff. There are several requirements that must be met before your name can be on a ballot

to always set goals and work hard to reach those goals. Her example of hard work, dedication, and determination, with her overabundance of love and support, influenced me and shaped me into the man I am today. For this, I am forever thankful.

for Sheriff. In addition to a high school diploma and clean criminal record, a Sheriff undergoes a series

. 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. Of course, no one wants you to become a germanophobe but becoming more conscious of washing your hands when coming into contact with these places and things is probably a smart move to make.

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