Sheriff’s Corner with Sheriff Tracy Murphree

SHERI FF’S

With Sheriff T racy Murphree

t e COVI D-19 VIRU S n our o i er

The Denton County Sheriff’s Office is working closely with The Denton County Commissioner’s Court, County Judge Andy Eads, and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan Team regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Effective immediately, Denton County Sheriff’s Office patrol officers will be responding by phone for non-emergency situations that can be resolved over the phone.

If there is an emergency matter that requires a law enforcement, fire, or medical response, do not hesitate to call 9-1-1. In the event of a non-emergency matter, a citizen is requested to call the Denton County Sheriff’s Office nonemergency number at 940.349.1600 ext. 9. The communications center will gather pertinent information related to the call and will ask if anyone in the household is exhibiting symptoms of the COVID-19 virus. The determination will then be made on the proper response. Deputies will continue to respond to in progress emergency situations included but not limited to the following:

Assaults Domestic Disturbances In progress thefts, burglaries and robberies, or situations that just occurred Major accidents with road blockage or injuries Missing persons Fights in progress Injury to child/elderly/disabled Welfare concerns In progress calls that have a potential of risk to life or safety

Social Distancing is strongly recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prevent the spread of this virus. This new protocol will limit the risk of exposure by not coming into direct contact with residents or entering residents homes, unless

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absolutely necessary. Deputies will try to maintain a “social distance” of approximately six feet with people they are interacting with. Our goal is to proactively protect both our residents and our officers from potentially exposing each other. Deputies will wear protective gear (mask and gloves) when approaching an unknown scene or a potential exposure situation.