Meet Sheriff Eddie Hawkins

Lowndes County got a chance to meet the new sheriff and his command team.

Folks in lowndes county got a chance to meet the new sheriff and his command team// in front of a big crowd sheriff eddie hawkins spoke about his goals for the department and new the new changes they're making// the sheriff plans to implement a neighborhood watch program and also wants to utilize a new crime fighting tool call p-3 tips// it allows residents to text in any info on a crime they have while remaining anonymous// hawkins says it's going to take the community and law enforcement working together to help keep the community// "we're trying to get more community involvement and get people in our community to work with the sheriffs department and provide information that leads to the arrest of violators that are committing crimes.

Out here in our community.

With bringing the public and like this it gives a chance for them to meet us and our staff and some of the deputies that work out in the community, so this is a good way to get the community more involved."

" with him being there is going to take more than him trying to do this by himself, it's going to take all of us.

We need to be hans, hands and feet to inform velma specially when people buy land along.

What it is now yes we've got too many people saying, i don't want to get involved, but if you see something report it.

You don't have to tell them who you are, just report it to the right authority."

The sheriff's department will host three more meetings throughout the county..

For the dates and locations just head over to our website at wcbi dot com.... top local pastors and the columbus police department are teaming up to find ways to make the community safer// tonight, the two parties discussed increasing security presence at the churches// police chief fred shelton say cpd will provide active shooter training to the congregations if requested// the department will also provide training for armed security personnel// if any pastors missed tonights meeting don't worry...more are scheduled//