Pike County sheriff’s deputies are stepping up patrols and conducting business checks around retail stores this holiday season, according to the sheriff’s office.
The increased patrols aim to enhance public safety during a busy shopping period, the Pike County Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post shared by Sheriff Wally Jones.
The department emphasized its commitment to community service with the hashtag #ServiceBeforeSelf.
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