From Undersheriff Bruce Distler

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office and Undersheriff Bruce Distler invite the public to an open meeting at the Orcas Senior Center between 4PM and 6PM on Tuesday February 26, 2013.

The meeting will be an open forum focused on island safety. Possible topics for discussion include bicycle safety, pedestrian safety, traffic safety, and gun safety. Your island deputies may be available to meet and greet each of you as their duties allow.

Additional topics for discussion may include:

  • Local law enforcement
  • Free gun locks
  • Gun safety classes

Snacks and refreshments will be provided and all are welcome to bring their concerns, ideas and plans for working with local protection and enforcement officers.

Come when you can; say what’s on your mind! (Ed. note: You may even want to thank the deputies!)

This is the first of monthly meetings (except summer months) sponsored by the Sheriff’s Office. These meetings arise from the work of the “Orcas Response to Newtown” Consensus Group, convened by Fred Klein and co-facilitated by Marta Branch with Klein.

For more information, go to Orcas Response to Newtown” Consensus Group.

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