NCSO May 2021 NEWSLETTER
A MOMENT WITH The month of May is an enormously significant month, especially for Military veterans, both current and past, as well as law enforcement officers, present and departed. United States President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. proclaimed May 15, 2021, Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 9 through May 15, 2021, as Police Week. This year, partnering organizations in support of law enforcement officers nationwide promoted National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.), particularly in view of recent unconstructiveness directed toward law enforcement nationally. These organizations felt a need to show law enforcement officers that citizens recognize the difficult and occasionally impossible career they have chosen in public service. May 16th is recognized as Armed Forces Day, which honors those who serve in all branches of the United States Military.
The History of Armed Forces Day On Aug. 31, 1949, Defense Secretary Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the armed forces under one agency -- the Department of Defense. In a speech announcing the creation of the day, President Truman “praised the work of the military services at home and abroad. He said, “It is vital to the security of the nation and to the establishment of a desirable peace.” In an excerpt from the Presidential Proclamation of Feb. 27, 1950, President Truman stated: “Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20, 1950, marks the first combined demonstration by America’s defense team of its progress, under the National Security Act, toward the goal of readiness for any eventuality. It is the first parade of preparedness by the unified forces of The black mourning ribbon was worn on all NCSO our land, sea, and air badges for National Peace Officer Memorial Day.
defense.” From The American Presidency Project, Proclamation 2873 – Armed Forces Day , 1950: “I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim that Saturday, May 20, 1950, shall be known as Armed Forces Day; and I invite the Governors of the States, Territories, and possessions to issue proclamations calling for the celebration of that day in such manner as to honor the Armed Forces of the United States and the millions of veterans who have returned to civilian pursuits.” May 31, 2021 is nationally recognized as Memorial Day, a poignant reminder of the tenacity of life. Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May each year, honoring the men and women who perished while serving in the U.S. military Originally called Decoration Day for well over a century, this special holiday commenced in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season. On the first Decoration Day, General James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery, and 5,000 participants decorated the graves of the 20,000 Civil War soldiers buried there. Many Northern states held similar commemorative events and reprised the tradition in subsequent years. By the year 1890, each one had made Decoration Day an official state holiday. Southern states, on the other hand, continued to honor the deceased on separate days until after World War I. As of 2019, the Armed Forces of America fall under the command of the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard, which is authorized by the Department of Homeland Security. The Coast Guard is by law “a military service and a branch of the armed forces” but is part of the Department of Homeland Security. That is because the coast guard is predominately a law enforcement agency, although it does deploy with the navy and marine corps on certain missions. Collectively, the three maritime are sometimes called the sea services. Currently, there are 1.4 million personnel serving in the Armed Forces. The U.S. Army has the largest number of active personnel, followed by the Navy and the Air Force. There are approximately 19 million U.S. veterans as of this year, according to data from
SHERIFF BROWN the Department of Veterans Affairs, representing less than 10% of the total U.S. adult population.
The History of Memorial Day Memorial Day originated after the end of the civil war in the United States that lasted four years; from 1861 to 1865. It was one of deadliest military conflicts in US history, and called for the establishment of the country’s first national cemetery. Initially, it honored only those lost by virtue of fighting in the Civil War; nonetheless, during World War I, the United States found itself embroiled in another major conflict, and the holiday evolved to commemorate American military personnel who died in all wars, including World War II, The Vietnam War, The Korean War and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. On May 5, 1868, General John A. Logan, leader of an organization for Northern Civil War veterans, called for a nationwide day of remembrance later that month. “The 30th of May, 1868, was designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies presently rest in virtually every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land,” he proclaimed. The date of Decoration Day, as he called it, was chosen because it was not the anniversary of any particular battle. For decades, Memorial Day continued to be observed on May 30th, the date General Logan had selected for the first Decoration Day; however, in 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May in order to create a three-day weekend for federal employees. The change was effectuated in 1971. The same law also declared Memorial Day a federal holiday. The significance of Memorial Day is to cause the citizens of the United States to continuously commemorate the sacrifice of all men and women who died for this nation.
While Memorial Day was established to honor armed forces personnel, who sacrificed their lives during the civil war, the day has developed to recollect every military personnel who died while serving in the US Armed Forces. In the year 2000, the US government proclaimed the National Moment of Remembrance, and requested every American citizen to pause at 3 pm local time on Memorial Day to remember the fallen armed forces personnel. The 3 pm time was chosen as most Americans are free from their work at this time. Unfortunately, many people confuse Memorial Day with Veterans Day; however, there is a difference. Memorial Day is designated the holiday to honor those who have served in the military and have since, died. Veterans Day is a day to celebrate all individuals who have served in the military. As the Sheriff of Newton County, Georgia, I am honored and delighted to take this unique opportunity to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to all of the courageous men and women, who have served, as well as those currently serving this tremendous nation with pride and dignity; oftentimes neglecting their respective families and loved-ones, in order to ensure the complete safety and security of the citizens and communities of our cities, counties, and states. Words are inadequate to express the gratitude I hold in my heart for our veterans and law enforcement personnel. I salute you; I honor and cherish your commitment and gallantry and will forever keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheriff Ezell Brown Newton County, Georgia
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The goal of the Newton County Sheriff’s Office is “to be recognized as the kind of professional organization that values, respects, and honors the rights and dignity of the entire community. Through an abundance of collaborative efforts, the NCSO is committed to improving life in every aspect for its citizens, businesses, schools, colleges/universities and visitors.” The Newton County Sheriff's Office is located at 15151 Alcovy Road in Covington, Georgia. From I-20, take Exit 92 onto Alcovy Road and travel north on Alcovy Road for approximately one mile and cross over Highway 142. The Sheriff's Office will be on the left. The administrative office hours for the Newton County Sheriff's Office are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding county holidays. The Newton County Jail is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
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@newtonsheriffga Featured Photo: The flags outside the Newton County Sheriff’s Office headquarters, located at 15151 Alcovy Road in Covington, flying in the light summer breeze.
meet the TRAFFIC enforcement & H.E.A.T. units The Traffic Enforcement Unit, comprised of three deputies, is part of the Uniform Patrol Division. The Traffic Unit enforces traffic laws to help reduce vehicular collisions and resulting injuries, in addition to facilitating the safe and practical flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. These efforts result in safer roadways and streets, fewer fatalities, injuries, and reduces property damage. The Traffic Unit concentrates its enforcement efforts in the area with the highest collision rates within Newton County. These efforts continue to show signs of reducing the number of collisions. Speed, one of the leading causes of collisions, is enforced through the use of laser and radar devices. Each unit is fully equipped with the tools needed to combat speeding, including radar trailers, which can be moved around the Newton County area. These radar trailers are rotated throughout the county to inform motorists of their speeds and serve as an educational tool. Additionally, the Traffic Unit has the responsibility of escorting all funerals within Newton County. The unit also attends many community outreach programs, community events, and C.H.A.M.P.S. graduations. The Traffic Unit is assigned to monitor and oversee all traffic accidents, with a heavy concentration on traffic enforcement. The unit is commanded by Cpl. Jack Redlinger. The Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) Unit educates the public on the laws related to impaired and aggressive driving, in addition to enforcing those laws. H.E.A.T. Unit deputies, assigned to the Uniform Patrol Divison, have been provided with materials to educate Georgia residents about state laws that regulate aggressive and impaired driving. For the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and its statewide partners to be successful in reducing the number of crashes, fatalities, and injuries on our highways, education and enforcement must go hand in hand. The H.E.A.T. Unit is part of a Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force comprised of law enforcement agencies around the state, which is organized by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to combat aggressive driving. H.E.A.T Units are equipped with radar and lasers for the enforcement of speed. The Unit conducts D.U.I. checkpoints throughout the year for the apprehension of impaired drivers. The Newton County Sheriff’s Office H.E.A.T. Unit is commanded by Cpl. Jack Redlinger.
deputies attend silos of ellington market day
On May 1, 2021, Newton County Deputies — Tim Smith, Susan Young, Michael Gregg, and Hang Tran — and Communications Officer Caitlin Jett attended the Silos of Ellington Market Day, held in the Ellington Community located off Greenway Drive in Covington. More than ten vendors spent the morning selling their goods and services, including cupcakes, paintings, and jewelry.
sheriff attends opening of local learning center On May 6, 2021, Sheriff Ezell Brown attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the O’Reilly Early Learning Center, located at 8151 Hazelbrand Road in Covington. The O’Reilly Early Learning Center provides a “developmentally appropriate early childhood education program” to support the spiritual, physical, social, emotional, creative, and cognitive development in children, according to its official website. To learn more about the O’Reilly Early Learning Center, visit https:// oreillyearlylearningcenter.com.
county hr recognizes Public Service workers From May 2 through May 8, 2021, the Newton County Human Resources Team arranged a fun-filled week of food, snacks, and gifts in honor of Public Service Recognition Week. The Newton County HR Team provided its employees with tacos for “Taco Tuesday,” a raffle for a Roadside Emergency Kit, Kona Ice. At the end of the week, the team provided its employees with an outdoor wellness kit and a Chick-fil-A gift card inside a fanny pack. Since 1985, Public Service Recognition Week is celebrated during the first week of May to honor those who serve their country as federal, state, local, and tribal government employees.
deputies attend career day at local school
On May 26, 2021, Deputy Michael Gregg and Deputy Tim Smith attended the Livingston Elementary School’s Career Day, where they spoke about their jobs at the Newton County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Gregg and Deputy Smith gave a presentation to more than a dozen students detailing their daily tasks at the Sheriff’s Office, including their duties for the Uniform Patrol Division, Community Outreach, and C.H.A.M.P.S. At the end of the presentation, Deputy Smith and Deputy Gregg provided each student with a junior deputy badge. Deputy Smith swore in the new junior deputies.
sheriff swears in newly-hired deputy sheriffs In May, Sheriff Ezell Brown administered the Oath of Office to newly-hired deputy sheriffs — Gregory Ward and Lorenzo Williams — in two separate ceremonies held within the Newton County Sheriff’s Office headquarters, located at 15151 Alcovy Road in Covington. Deputy Ward took the Oath of Office on May 18, 2021, followed by Deputy Williams on May 24, 2021. Deputy sheriffs work for the Uniform Patrol Division, which is the first line of service to the citizens of Newton County. Uniform Patrol is commanded by Capt. Tom Kunz. The Uniform Patrol Division patrols and responds to all calls for service within the 276 square miles of Newton County, as well as providing law enforcement services to the cities of Mansfield and Newborn.
deputies and commissioner mason recognize ellington community class of 2021 graduates On May 29, 2021, Deputy Tim Smith, Deputy Michael Gregg, and District 2 Commissioner T. Demond Mason attended the Ellington Community’s Class of 2021 Graduation Celebration. Commissioner Mason, the guest speaker, provided the graduates with words of wisdom and encouragement. He let them know that “the future is in their hands.” Following Commissioner Mason as speakers, Deputy Gregg shared his life experiences, expressing how he went from a job in communications to a deputy sheriff and provided more words of encouragement to each of the graduates.
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