Sheriff Ely announces extra patrol during Prom PDF Print
The Houston County Sheriff’s Office will be putting extra deputies on the road this prom season looking for violation of underage consumption of alcohol. Two additional deputies will be assigned extra duty on Apr. 26, and May 3.

These deputies will be assigned the task of working the areas of Houston County looking specifically for violations of underage drinking and nothing else. The Sheriff’s Office received a $1,000 grant from the Department of Public Safety, Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division, for enforcement of underage drinking laws. This money will be used to help pay for the extra patrols.

Sheriff Ely states, “Your children’s safety is always a priority. Enforcing  underage drinking laws has always been a high priority for our department; the grant allows us to put extra deputies out on the road when they may be needed the  most.”

Sheriff Ely reminds parents to talk with their children about underage consumption of alcohol and consumption of alcohol prior to driving and safe alternatives if they  make an unfortunate decision to drink. First time offenses for minor consumption may include a fine of $187. Underage consumption by a driver (under .08) may include a fine of $297 and six month loss of license. Driving under the influence of alcohol may include a fine of up to $1,087 and six month loss of license.

Sheriff Ely would like to encourage all prom participants to take part in the safe activities that have been planned for them including lock-ins and after prom parties where alcohol will not be served.
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written by Ken , April 09, 2008
Good Job Sheriff!

Nice to see some of the changes you ae making.

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written by Parent , April 11, 2008
This is great - anything to keep our kids safe. Let's keep in mind we were all kids once too. Maybe instead of fining and ticketing being the main goal here - let's do what we can to keep them SAFE. If they do make the unwise decision to drink, let's do what we can to keep them safe - encourage them to watch out for their friends, don't let drinking friends drive, etc. How about getting the drug dog out and doing some drug enforcement -- that seems to be as big if not bigger problem than kids drinking.
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written by Terry T , April 12, 2008
Doug, First and formost congradulations on the possition that you have now in caledonia! I always thought that you would accomplish the goals that you set for yourself and through your hard work and devotion to your goals you made it. Lets remember back when we were going thru prom. Now a days these type of citations stay with the graduating students for a lifetime, if they make the mistake of drinking under age. I believe that you are doing a good job their in caledonia but always remember younger years, if this is remembered you will make great improvements in caledonia. Do you see brod Tom anymore? Say hi to David for me and keep your mind focused.
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