Check out this article from USA TODAY: Scammers are trying to rob Amazon Prime users of $800. Here's what to know. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/12/06/amazon-prime-scam-charges-what-to-know/3811708001/
CONSIDERING NEW APPLIANCES? YOU MAY NEED EXTRAS IN ADDITION TO PRICE OF APPLIANCE Watch out for added Fees such as : In-Home Delivery, Extra Delivery Fees (rural area, extra flight of stairs), Installation, Moving (old appliance to another room or garage), Haul Away or Recycle (old Appliance-remove...
HOW TO SPOT MISINFORMATION ONLINE S I F T STOP - If something you read or see, triggers a strong emotion for you, surprise, anger, or sadness, pause. Some posts aim to elicit strong emotional reaction to override your critical thinking INVESTIGATE THE SOURCE - Unfamiliar with the publication or...
The following policies were approved October 1, 2020 by the Board of Supervisors: Human Resources Policy D “Classification & Compensation” addresses anniversary date of a “per needed” (PRN) temporary staff member to a part-time or full-time position and the impact on their step increases and...
THE FUTURE OF BACK-SEAT SAFETY The Auto Industry and regulators begin to focus more on rear-seat safety. Researchers and automakers are developing new ways to keep passengers safe. Some of those ways that are being looked at are: Virtual Crash Tests, Rear-Seat Airbags and Personalized Safety (...
Deputy Kyle Jager graduated today from the 293rd Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. He will be going through our Field Training Program for the next many weeks and will be joining our Patrol Division once complete. Deputy Jager was born and raised in Davenport, Iowa and graduated from Davenport West...
Please welcome Scott Countys newest Correctional Officers (left to right) Officer George, Officer Burrage, Officer Ryan and Officer Ozmon. They will attend 12 weeks of correctional field training and one week at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. We are very fortunate to have them and look forward...
Another Phone Scam is being reported to the Sheriff’s Office, this time a number of Registered Sex Offenders are being targeted and threatened by arrest over the phone if they don’t provide money (gift cards) requested. Their information is being located on public websites which allows the scammers...
CR-SEPTEMBER TIDBIT Preparing for the next storm! Home Generators-Standby Generators or Portable Generators Standby Generators A standby generator kicks on automatically and is sized to power an entire house, they typically run quietly for days or longer without refueling. Models are powered by...