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May 2015
Honor Veterans throughout the Year
By Kai Rambow As we pay our respects, and remember those who served on Memorial Day, we can honor veterans anytime we choose at the Veteran’s Memorial Park. It’s very close to Brandon, so the next time you head up there, you might want to visit the park first. It’s a peaceful and interesting setting by the water. Hillsborough County has wisely created different looking memorials for each war. The development of the park is fairly recent, and memorials are being added over time. When completed the park will serve as one collective place to honor veterans from all engagements. Driving Tip: You can easily miss the park, so consider using your GPS. Instead of turning right on 60 to go shopping in Brandon, turn left. At 301 turn right. You’ll cross a land bridge (think climbing a small hill), then make a large S curve, and once again have another small hill bridge.
Park entrance off 301. After the bridge, you’ll see a large barn on the left. Shortly after, you’ll cross a flat bridge; you’ll also see a large, blue water pipe on your right. As soon as the
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By John Bowker w/Jeff Merry Originally born in Atlanta Georgia, Jeff Merry lived in several states prior to moving to Gainesville, Georgia in 1990. He graduated from North Hall High School and went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice from Valdosta State University. He then began his law enforcement career with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office. His duties as a Hall County Deputy included jail deputy, patrol deputy, economic crime detective, and lead economic crime detective. During his law enforcement career, he has completed over 400 hours of specialized law enforcement training from the Georgia Bureau of Investigations, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the National White Collar Crime Center, the Department of Homeland Security, the Secret Service, and the Southeastern Public Safety Institute. Jeff earned his Master’s Degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Law Enforcement Administration from North Georgia College
bridge ends, you’ll need to make a left turn into the park. Only five minutes from Brandon exit: Veteran’s Memorial Park, 3602 N. Hwy 301 in Tampa.
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in 2005. After obtaining his Master’s Degree, he was an adjunct instructor at the college level teaching courses in Law Enforcement, Criminology, Juvenile Justice, and Criminal Justice. He began his career with Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in 2011. While with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office he has been assigned to patrol and the district intelligence unit. In addition, he served as a member of a Homeland Security Investigations task force which was comprised of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the Department of Homeland Security, the
By Agnes Baker We want to make you aware of a program that provides services to senior citizens who may have been victimized, often times by businesses, service providers, even trusted friends. What a shame that we must be always on the alert in an effort to protect ourselves and our loved ones from those predators willing and ready to wreak havoc on the lives of seniors. Are they out there? Oh yeah! Is help out there? You betcha— and it is free! In 1989, the Florida Legislature ordered the formation of a task force to address crimes perpetrated against the elderly. The result of those findings was the Seniors vs. Crime “Office Program” initiated by the Florida Attorney General with the primary goal being to reduce victimization of our seniors. We know there are unscrupulous people in every community, willing to give ‘lip service’ for a fee; and no service once the money has gone from you to them. The good news and one we happily share with you is that
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we have an office right here. The Seniors vs. Crimes office is manned by a group of volunteers ready to listen to the facts from all parties involved, for no situation is too small or large, with each case being handled on an individual basis. Confidentiality is maintained in accordance with the Florida Public Record Laws and the office works with Law Enforcement groups and state regulators so any offense deemed to constitute a criminal offense will be forwarded to the appropriate agency for further action. When an appointment is made, you will be expected to gather up and bring copies of all documentation - receipts, contracts, invoices, estimates, payment records, etc. At that time, a Volunteer Senior Sleuth will be assigned to you and your case. The Staff will review your information, conduct an investigation, if required, and attempt to resolve your case though informal mediation. This office cannot provide legal advice or assist you with judicial proceedings. They recognize that not all cases will be resolved
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