THE LIST OF EVENTS HAPPENING THIS WEEK CAN BE FOUND ON WAPT DOT COM. YOU CAN EXPECT TO SEE AN INCREASED NUMBER OF HINDS COUNTY DEPUTIES THIS FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY.. THE INCREASED PRESENCE IS PART OF THE DEPARTMENT’S FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY BLITZ.. THE BLITZ IS A JOINT EFFORT BETWEEN THE HINDS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND CAPITOL POLICE IN AN EFFORT TO PROMOTE SAFETY AND RESPONSIBLE CELEBRATIONS.. THE SHERIFF SAID THERE WILL ALSO BE CHECKPOINTS DURING THIS BLITZ <PEOPLE MAY CHOOSE TO INVOLVE ALCOHOL DURING THE CELEBRATION.. BUT WE WANT TO MAKE SURE THEY DO SO RESPONSIBLY..AND THAT THEY DO SO SAFELY.. > THE SHERIFF IS ALSO REMINDING RESIDENTS TO OBEY FIREWORKS ORDINANCE
Hinds County sheriff, Capitol police team up for Fourth of July safety operation
Updated: 5:41 PM CDT Jul 2, 2024
The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with Capitol police to launch the “4th of July Holiday Blitz.”The operation, which kicks off Wednesday, July 3, and goes through Sunday, July 7, is aimed at enhancing safety and promoting “responsible celebrations during the holiday weekend,” according to a news release from the sheriff.The operation will include saturation patrols across Hinds County to deter criminal activity and enforce traffic laws. Residents can also expect to see traffic safety checkpoints that will target impaired drivers and seat belt violations, among other safety concerns. “Let’s celebrate safely,” Sheriff Tyree Jones said. “Designate a sober driver, buckle up and enjoy the holiday responsibly.”Tap here for a list of fireworks shows and activities that celebrate Independence Day.
The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with Capitol police to launch the “4th of July Holiday Blitz.”
The operation, which kicks off Wednesday, July 3, and goes through Sunday, July 7, is aimed at enhancing safety and promoting “responsible celebrations during the holiday weekend,” according to a news release from the sheriff.
The operation will include saturation patrols across Hinds County to deter criminal activity and enforce traffic laws. Residents can also expect to see traffic safety checkpoints that will target impaired drivers and seat belt violations, among other safety concerns.
“Let’s celebrate safely,” Sheriff Tyree Jones said. “Designate a sober driver, buckle up and enjoy the holiday responsibly.”
Tap here for a list of fireworks shows and activities that celebrate Independence Day.
