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Sarasota News Leader November 22, 2013 Page 82 • 772 writs of bodily attachment for non-sup- "When the safety of Florida's citizens is port served. threatened, our sheriffs have developed the resources to act swiftly and strategically • 89 children taken into protective custody. to address the issue at hand," said Florida In the 2012 Uniform Crime Report, the Florida Sheriffs Association President and Polk Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) County Sheriff Grady Judd in the release. noted that 108,046 domestic violence offenses "FSA is proud of Sheriff Gualteri and the great were reported to law enforcement agencies, work by the Florida Sheriffs Task Force." and 202 individuals died as a result of domestic violence, the release continues. This The Florida Sheriffs Task Force pools resources represents approximately 20 percent of all from the 67 sheriffs' offices to address specific areas of concern, the release adds. homicides in Florida, the release points out. SHERIFF'S OFFICE REMINDING MOTORISTS TO BUCKLE UP With Thanksgiving right around the corner, people will soon flock to the roads to visit and celebrate with family and friends. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is reminding all travelers, whether they are heading across the country or just across town, to ensure a safe arrival and a happy holiday by buckling up Every Trip, Every Time, a news release says. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 249 passenger vehicle occupants were killed in motor vehicle crashes across the country during the 2011 Thanksgiving holiday. Fifty percent of those killed were not wearing seat belts, the release points out. To reinforce the law and encourage safe driving habits, deputies will participate in the Click It or Ticket campaign from Nov. 18 to Dec. 1, the release adds. Such a simple step as wearing a seat belt can save a life, the release notes, "but too many lives are being lost because some have still not gotten the message." "The risk of being involved in a serious or deadly car crash increases when the number of cars on the road increases, and the long Thanksgiving weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the year," said Sheriff Tom Knight in the release. "So we want to remind everyone that your seat belts can save your life — and those you are traveling with." Simply put, Crime Stoppers relies upon the cooperation between the police the media and the community to provide a flow of information about crime and criminals. Call: (941) 366-TIPS (8477) Click: SarasotaCrimeStoppers.com Text "TIP109" plus your Text: message to CRIMES (274637) All submitted tips are secure and anonymous