National Night Out party registration
National Night Out is Tuesday, August 7, 2018
National Night Out is an annual event that takes place across the country in August. Cities, neighborhoods, businesses, and community organizations all host block parties and other events that foster relationships between local law enforcement and their communities, and provide an opportunity for neighbors to get to know each other.
We would love to be a part of your National Night Out event this year. To request a visit from a Sheriff's deputy, K9, dive team, or any of our other personnel, click here.
Boating safety tips
Life jackets
- 80% of boating deaths could have been prevented if the victims had been wearing life jackets.
- Readily accessible life jackets are required for all individuals on a boat, and a throwable device is required for boats that are 16 feet or longer.
- MN law requires a life jacket to always be worn by anyone under the age of 10 when on a boat, but we recommend all children no matter the age wear a life jacket.
- Anyone, no matter the age, on a personal watercraft (jet ski) is required to wear a life jacket.
Boating laws
- Boaters should
slow down and make an extra effort to act in a courteous manner on crowded
lakes and rivers.
- Designate a sober
boat operator prior to your day of boating.
- Be aware of the
danger of a boat propeller. People in the water, who are re-entering the boat,
have been injured by props.
Boat maintenance
- Before using a boat, owners should take some time to ensure their boat is in proper working condition, including all safety equipment (horn, lights, fire extinguisher, etc…).
- Sophia’s Law, which went into effect on May 1,
2018, requires that all motorboats, including sailboats with motors, with
enclosed compartments be equipped with a functioning marine CO detector system
and/or display three CO poisoning warning stickers by May 1, 2018.
Swimming safety tips
WATCH – your kids
- Parents must use active supervision when children are in – or near – the water. In 70% of cases where young children drowned, one or both parents were nearby. Being nearby isn’t enough. Parents must focus on kids and avoid distractions such as using cell phones or talking with other adults.
- Parent supervision is needed even when lifeguards on duty.
WEAR – a life jacket
- Weak swimmers or non-swimmers should wear life jackets in the water – including swimming pools. Adult supervision is needed even when using a life jacket.
- Do not rely on water wings or other inflatable devices.
LEARN – to swim & learn about water safety
- Teach your kids to swim. Adults must know how to swim too.
- Keep safety equipment near pools, such as a shepherd’s hook. If attempting a rescue, hand something to the struggling person or pull them to safety with the hook.
- Use safety precautions with backyard kiddie pools. (One child drowns every five days in portable pools.)
- Learn CPR and learn more about water safety.
Last week, we had the opportunity to help educate Minnesota Lynx game attendees about the dangers of opioids and what they can do to help prevent future abuse through proper medication disposal, in partnership with Allied Against Opioid Abuse. You can learn more about proper medication disposal by clicking here.
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