Sheriff’s Corner By Sheriff Scott Henriod WPCSO
Published March 15th, 2018 in the High Desert Advocate.
This week’s Sheriff’s Corner I would like to take a few of your reading moments to recognize the passing of Sergeant Sam Baker. Sam started his law enforcement career with the White Pine County Sheriff’s where he served for 25 years. He retired June of 2008. When I began my law enforcement career in 1987 I had the privilege to work with Sam for all those years. We shared experiences together that stretched and strengthened us and tested us. I knew Sam to be a man of integrity. Sam was an indidvual who wanted to try everything and he lived his life accordingly. If there was an adventure to be had I’m sure Sam had done it or was making plans to participate in it. I learned from him and knew that I could count on him when things were bad and good. When I heard that Sam had passed away due to a medical complication I felt as if the community had lost a good friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. The Sheriff’s Office also sends their love and support to his family. I would like to express my appreciation to the Baker family for sharing Sam with White Pine County for those 25 years of service. He truly made a difference in the lives of many and he will truly be missed
Sam Baker served the citizens of White Pine County for 25 years. We will miss you Sam.
Sheriff’s Corner By Sheriff Scott Henriod WPCSO
Published March 8th, 2018 in the High Desert Advocate.
A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to at- tend a training conference held by the Attorney General’s Of ce. During that training one of the topics that was covered was the laws related to Drones. I was surprised to learn that there are over 2.5 million drones being used in the United States. I have had the opportunity to speak to a few of those drones owners right here in the Ely area. The conversations I have had with them was to clarify where and how they could use there drones. So I thought I would share some of the laws with those that have drones or are considering purchasing one. The rst thing they need to know is that drone’s fall under NRS 493.020 which clas- sify drones as an unmanned aerial vehicle. Because of that classi cation they are governed under the Federal Aviation Administration. This means that drones need to be regis- tered in order to y them. Nevada has also established laws regulating their use. Chapter 493 of Nevada Revised Statues regulates that use. Operators of the drones need to be aware that they cannot operate them in a way that is dangerous to person or property. They cannot be operated in or around a critical facilities areas, such as an airport. You can’t operate a drone while being under the in uence of alcohol or a controlled substance. There are quite a few laws that regulate the use of drones and I encourage those that are participating in there use to review section 493 before venturing out. Some of the interesting ways that drones are being used or proposed to be used in Nevada are inspecting power lines, surveying mines, search and rescue, media and delivering lifesaving medical supplies to those in need. Well if you have a drone enjoy it, but make sure your following the laws that our lawmakers have established to keep us safe.
Sheriff’s Corner By Sheriff Scott Henriod WPCSO
Published March 1st, 2018 in the High Desert Advocate.
February 16, 1968 doesn’t ring a bell for most American’s, but it’s a date that we should all take notice of and reflect on how it has changed the lives of many. So what does that date represent? Well on that date Alabama Senator Rankin Fite made the first 911 call in the United States in Haleyville, Alabama. The Alabama telephone company carried the call and a week later Nome Alaska implemented the first 911 system. In 1973 the White House’s Office of Telecommunication issued a national statement supporting the use of 911 and pushed for the establishment of the Federal Information Act to assist government agencies in implementing the system. By 1999 93 percent of the US population was covered by the 911 service. The number 911 is now the universal emergency number for everyone in the United States. Prior to that there was not a standard emergency number. The FCC met with AT&T to establish the emergency 911 number. They wanted the number short and easy to remember. More importantly they needed a unique number and since 911 had never been designated for an office code, area code or service code, that number was chosen. Statically over 240 million 911 calls are made to emergency calls centers nationwide yearly. These calls are then relayed to the proper emergency responder, being police, fire, ambulance, and any other type of emergency service. So take a moment and give thanks for the innovative idea that came about 50 years ago.
