On May 19, 2022, North Carolina State Highway Patrol Trooper C. Grainger and Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant W. Meeks, Deputy C. Soles, and K-9 Cooper visited Edu-Care Preschool located on James B White Highway South, Whiteville, for a Law Enforcement Safety and Services presentation. NCSHP Trooper Grainger discussed traffic safety and the law enforcement services provided by the North Carolina Highway Patrol. Trooper Grainger also talked about his daily duties and responsibilities as a NCSHP Trooper. Sergeant Meeks and Deputy Soles discussed law enforcement services provided by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, along with discussing the daily duties and responsibilities of a Deputy. Deputy Soles, K-9 Cooper’s handler, talked about the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Program and the services it provides to Columbus County and law enforcement.
Trooper Grainger, Sergeant Meeks, Deputy Soles, and K-9 Cooper enjoyed having the opportunity to interact with the children. Children hear many conversations at home and on television about community issues, including crime. It is important to begin educating children early about the dangers they may encounter while at home and at school or daycare. It is also important for children to see that law enforcement officers are trusted individuals and will help them if they are scared. We hear parents tell their children to be good or the “police” will lock them up. That is not the image we want children to have about law enforcement. We want children to trust us and turn to us when they need help. Building that trusting relationship must start early. If you would like Columbus County Sheriff’s Office to visit your childcare facility or preschool program, please contact us.
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