11-05-2025
Jasper County Sheriff's Office highlights safety at annual event
JASPER CO., Mo. — It was a day full of fun and safety for Jasper County residents.
The Jasper County Sheriff's Office hosted its annual 'Community Safety Day' outside the office.
More than 200 attendees showed up this year, learning firsthand some of the things the Sheriff's office does every day.
From 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., loads of live demonstrations filled the area, including the SWAT team, K-9's and the horseback posse.
Attendees also enjoyed free food from the grill, face painting, a bounce house, and snow cones.
'It's just kind of showing a little bit of what we do. And, you know, part of what we do, we need the community's help. And so it helps to interact with them, get to know each other. So they feel more comfortable calling us and interacting with us,' said Derek Walrod, Jasper County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy.
D.A.R.E., Children's Haven, and the Jasper County Health Department also set up booths today to share information with the community.
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