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Pilot not injured after ultralight flips in field https://orleanshub.com/pilot-not-injured-after-ultralight-/

Sheriff’s Chaplains’ Meeting

Sheriff warns of Social Security scam ALBION The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports recently of people calling local residents representing themselves as employees of the Social Security Administration. We would advise you to always be cautious and to avoid providing sensitive information such as your Social Security Number or bank account information to unknown individuals over the phone or internet.... If you receive a call and are not expecting one, be extra careful. You can always get the caller’s information, hang up and if you need more clarification contact the official phone number of the business or agency that the caller claims to represent. Never reveal personal data to a stranger who called you. The Social Security will never: Call to threaten you with arrest or legal action if you do not immediately pay a debt, fine or fee. Tell you that your Social Security number has been suspended, or offer to increase your benefits or resolve identity theft problems in exchange for payment. Require payment via retail gift cards, prepaid debit cards, wire transfers, or internet currency like Bitcoin, or by mailing cash. Demand secrecy in handling a Social Security-related problem, or tell you to make up a story to tell your friends, family, or store/bank employees. Text you unsolicited to tell you about a problem with your Social Security number or benefits. Email you attached documents containing your personally identifiable information. If you receive one of these calls: Hang up! Do not give them money or personal information! Report Social Security scams at oig.ssa.gov Report other imposter scams at ftc.gov/complaint Please report any scam or fraudulent calls to following: The Social Security Administration’s main number is 1-800-772-1213. You should also report fraudulent calls. You can report them to the inspector general by calling the hotline number or going online. You also can report it to the F.T.C. on a complaint website, identitytheft.gov/ssa, dedicated to Social Security scams. The Orleans County Sheriff recommends using extreme caution when giving personal information over the phone. Only provide personal information to people you know are legitimate or a trusted family members. Please contact the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office for assistance if you have any questions about fraudulent scam calls.

Sheriff’s Office recognizes National Police Week https://orleanshub.com/sheriffs-office-recognizes-national/

Local business surprises Sheriff’s Office employees with lunch today https://orleanshub.com/local-business-surprises-sheriffs-o/

Sheriff temporarily suspends visits to county jail By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 12 March 2020 at 6:43 pm ALBION Orleans County Sheriff Chris Bourke will be temporarily suspending visitation with Orleans County Jail inmates effective March 13.... This policy has been put in place to help protect inmates and jail staff from the rapidly evolving coronavirus situation, Bourke said. Niagara and Genesee have also restricted visits to their jails due to the coronavirus concerns. This action is a precautionary measure only, Bourke said. At this time, there is no reason to believe that there is any risk to staff or inmates in our facility. This action, along with the cleaning and sanitizing procedures put in place this week, will reduce the risk of an exposure to inmates or staff. The sheriff said friends and families of inmates in the Orleans County Jail may use the Video Visitation System.

Dispatcher honored for help in delivering baby https://orleanshub.com/dispatcher-honored-for-assisting-in/

Monthly report for January Press Release, Orleans County Sheriff Chris Bourke ALBION In the month of January, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department 911 Dispatch Center processed 1,833 police incidents, including 665 events for Sheriff’s Road Patrol, 150 for the New York State Police and 1,018 calls for the village police agencies of Lyndonville, Medina, Albion and Holley.... There were 530 Fire/EMS related calls dispatched countywide with 406 of those calls emergency medical in nature and 2 drug overdoses. Road Patrol Deputies handled 44 automobile accidents, including 20 with injury and 16 car-deer collisions. Road patrol also made 97 service attempts and successfully served 46 subpoenas, civil or court papers. The Sheriff’s Animal Control Division handled 88 incidents including 23 stray or loose animals, 2 animal bite complaints, 2 neighbor-dog problems, and several other miscellaneous animal calls. In addition, 6 animals were taken in to shelter on voluntary surrenders. The Orleans County Jail processed in 73 inmates and handled 53 prisoner transports to court appearances, medical treatments or other correctional facilities.

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Bourke, leaders of Sheriff’s Office take oath of office https://orleanshub.com/bourke-leaders-of-sheriffs-office-t/