PRESS RELEASE
October 21, 2014
FCSO Supports SC Sheriff’s Association Membership Drive
Today, Florence County Sheriff Kenney Boone excitedly announced that the 2014 Fall Membership Drive for the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association would soon be underway. Sheriff Boone, who serves as Sergeant-At-Arms and is an active member of the Association, invites the citizens of Florence County to join the Association as an Honorary Member.
The South Carolina Sheriff’s Association provides aggressive advocacy using the strong unified voice of South Carolina’s 46 elected Sheriffs. The Association is a key player in shaping state policy on public safety and crime prevention, as well as providing critical training to Sheriffs and their teams. “With government funding becoming increasingly difficult to secure, this membership drive has taken on a greater importance that it ever has before”, said Sheriff Boone. “The funding is vital to help us carry out our mission of making our communities safer places to live, work and play.”
Membership appeals will be sent out through direct mail over the coming days. Individuals choosing to join the voluntary program can do so for as little as $25, while businesses can show their support for a $50 contribution. The funding provides critically important technical resources, training and legislative support on key criminal justice issues. It is also important to note that contributions are tax deductible.
“I realize that everyone does not have the ability or desire to become an Honorary Member of the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association”, Sheriff Boone stated. He went on to say, “Rest assured that your ability to join this reputable organization will not impact the level of service you receive from my office. I would simply ask you to consider joining the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association as an Honorary Member if you have the means and are so inclined.”
Individuals who do not receive a membership mailing and would like more information can contact the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association by telephone at (803) 772-1101 or online at www.sheriffsc.com. The Association can also be reached by mail at 112 Westpark Blvd., Columbia, SC 29210.
Sheriff Boone would like to advise that the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association does not solicit via telemarketing. If you receive a telephone call from someone claiming to be calling on behalf of the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association, the call is fraudulent. Just hang up!
In closing, Sheriff Boone would like to encourage the citizens of Florence County to partner with the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association to “help fight for safer places to live, work, and play!”
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Major Michael M. Nunn
General Counsel/P.I.O.
