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Grants for the 2000 / 20001 Fiscal YearDecember 08, 2000 Sheriff Tim Swanson is pleased to announce that the Stark County Sheriff's Office has been awarded a SPEED AND D.U.I. ENFORCEMENT GRANT FOR THE 2000 / 2001 FISCAL YEAR. This grant is for $65,177.00 to be used throughout the 2000 / 2001 year. The Stark County Sheriff's Office will utilize APPROXIMATELY 1400 HOURS IN ADDITIONAL PATROLS WITH ENHANCED ENFORCEMENT FOR SPEED AND D.U.I. We have identified thirteen (13) enforcement periods and outlined the additional enforcement dates in accordance with the grant requirements. The Sheriff's Office will make public service announcements prior to each enforcement period. THE FIRST ENFORCEMENT WAS NOVEMBER 22ND AND RAN THROUGH NOVEMBER 26TH, 2000. The Stark County Sheriff's Office has also received the COPS AND SHOPS PROGRAM GRANT for the year 2001. We have received $17,373.00 to be utilized through the rest of this year and next year for additional enforcement of the illegal sales of alcohol to underage persons. Deputies work with area alcohol distributors and arrest those underage persons that try and purchase alcohol at various outlets throughout Stark County. Deputies also investigate reports from citizens regarding any and all establishments that sell alcohol to underage persons throughout Stark County. Anyone with information concerning these types of violations are encouraged to contact the Stark County Sheruff's Office or their local law enforcement agency with the information. Timothy A. Swanson
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