As the new school year approaches, the Boone County Commissioners are urging all motorists to exercise extra caution and be vigilant while driving, especially during peak school hours. Boone County Commissioner President, Donnie Lawson, expressed his concern for the safety of the county’s students and the need for collective responsibility …
Read More »Boone County Commissioners Emphasize Comprehensive Safety Precautions for Fourth of July Celebrations
As we approach the much-anticipated Fourth of July celebrations, the Boone County Commissioners are dedicated to ensuring the utmost safety and well-being of our community. Independence Day festivities often involve various activities, including fireworks, barbecues, and outdoor gatherings. It is crucial that we all take comprehensive safety precautions to prevent …
Read More »Building a Safe, Supportive School Community Throughout Boone County
School Resource Officers play an important role in ensuring the safety of students and staff in schools. By providing a physical presence on campus, SROs are able to provide a sense of security and order within the school environment. Additionally, SROs can provide counseling and mentorship to students, assist in …
Read More »Boone County Sheriff Tony Harris Speaks About Public Safety and School Resource Officers
Harris spoke about the importance of maintaining safety for all of Boone County’s residents, schools, business owners, and visitors and emphasized that prioritizing public safety isn’t a new initiative for the Boone County Sheriff’s Department nor for any of the county’s public safety agencies throughout the county. Boone County Sherriff …
Read More »Commissioners Looking Forward to Working with New Boone County Sheriff
BOONE COUNTY, Ind. (January 4, 2023) — The Boone County Commissioners are looking forward to working with newly sworn in Boone County Sheriff Anthony Harris along with his recently appointed command staff. “Sheriff Harris has served our community honorably for decades, and we are excited to see what accomplishments he …
Read More »Mental Health America of Boone County Says, “No More!” to Domestic Violence
Mental Health America of Boone County (MHABC) is a 501(c)(3) organization and a chapter of Mental Health America (formerly the National Mental Health Association), the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives. With approximately 300 affiliates nationwide, MHABC represents a growing movement of Americans who …
Read More »Boone County Prosecutor Kent Eastwood on Taking Care of Our Community
As Boone County continues the trajectory of unprecedented growth, the [Boone] County Commissioners and other county leaders are working to better educate the public about the existing resources as well as looking at how the county can expand upon those resources once the construction of the justice center has been …
Read More »Boone County Shines a Light on the Road to Recovery and Rehabilitation: BCSO’s Capt. Tim Turner
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office’s (BCSO) primary focus remains on the rehabilitation of its inmates or “clients” and reducing the recidivism rate, albeit the county jail’s current recidivism rate is at 17%—down from 44%. BSCO attributes the success of its behavioral health and rehabilitation programs, such as the Medication-Assisted Treatment …
Read More »Boone County Shines a Light on the Road to Recovery and Rehabilitation: A BCSO Client Testimonial
As previously reported, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office’s (BCSO) primary focus remains on the rehabilitation of its inmates or “clients” and reducing the recidivism rate, albeit the county jail’s current recidivism rate is at 17%—down from 44%. BSCO attributes the success of its behavioral health and rehabilitation programs, such as …
Read More »Sylvia’s Child Advocacy Center Advocates for All of Boone County’s Children
Posted: 1/24/22 It is important for residents to know that Boone County has established reputable behavioral health, addiction recovery and other related organizations that are available to ALL of Boone County’s residents. It is also important folks know about Sylvia’s Child Advocacy Center (Sylvia’s CAC), which advocates for the county’s …
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