News From Around the Office
Students Receive Drug Awareness Education
02/03/2009
Crisp County High School principal Toriano Gilbert has enlisted the help of the Crisp County Sherriff's Office to educate his students on the pitfalls of drug use.
Col. Billy Hancock and Cpl. Michael Sangster of the CCSO spent time Wednesday morning talking with young people about the dangers they face when they choose to use drugs.
"Sherrif Haralson supports our students in Crisp County and feels like they need to be educated on the dangers they face it they become involved in drugs. They need to understand that we are not all about arresting them, though we will if the situation arises. We want them to understand that by choosing to do drugs, they put themselves at great personal risk."
Cpl. Sangnster discussed drugs and drug paraphernalia with the crowd of students. He showed them the kinds of harmful chemicals they are putting in there bodies if they use meth.
Col. Hancock also commented that Sheriff Haralson welcomes any student to come to the CCSO if a problem arises.
