Media ReleaseDate:  February 20, 2020Type of Incident:  OHV Grant SubmissionDetails:  Request for Public CommentThe Amador County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public comments on their proposal for the 2020/2021 State of California Off-Highway Vehicle (OGV) grant program. According to state requirements, public comments can be submitted from March 3 through April 4, 2020.A two-step application process is required to allow public comment and feedback before final submittal. The preliminary application is due March 2nd. This will open a 30-day public review and...

We are seeking highly motivated and hardworking individuals for the position of dispatcher. Under general supervision, this individual must be able to receive and dispatch radio and telephone communications; dispatch law enforcement, emergency medical, and other public safety personnel; to maintain field communications during incidents; to process warrants; to perform office support assignments; and to do related work as required. For full details and application visit www.amadorsheriff.org.

Project Lifesaver International was established in 1999 to assist law enforcement in locating those who wander with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, such as Down syndrome and autism. The Sheriff’s Office uses specially trained Search & Rescue members using Project Lifesaver tracking equipment to locate missing Project Lifesaver clients. Join the program here.

Amador County Sheriff’s Office has implemented CodeRED, a high-speed emergency/community notification solution provided by Emergency Communications Network to help keep residents and businesses informed with important information that may immediately impact their safety. Learn more about this program here.

Though there have been many scares about what can happen to children or teenagers on the internet, adults should be safe as well. There is no limit to the amount of risk adults come in contact with such as sexual predators, criminals who are seeking out your personal information on social networking sites, buying habits, frequently used sites, and many others. Here are some tips to help prevent you from being a target: Do not share things such as email addresses,...