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Chief Cross: Illegal Drugs - not jobs - top issue in 2018 elections Momentum grows for neighborhood action to take action to fight the scourge and for neighborhoods to coalesce in a great county-wide movement. Speakers outline a new approach, treating the user with compassion and reaching out a hand of hope, while reserving heavy punishment for traffickers. Chief Cross calls for specific tools for law enforecement and defines what he and others will do to define the next Columbia City and Adair County Elections' central issue? What will you do about illegal drugs "I don't want to hear about jobs. We can't even fill the jobs we have available now," he said. Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Linda & Ed Waggener Police chief Jason Cross told those attending the fifth Adair County drug forum at Bearwallow United Methodist Church, where Drug Forum participants were welcomed by Pastor Jordan Abell,longtime Deacon Bill Bailey and concerned members of the congregation, that prayers and long-term recovery programs will heal the drug problems we face, not jail. He said school kids arrested for drug use do not deserve 10 years in jail - they must have rehab - but the seller of those drugs deserves 100 years. Chief Cross was accompanied, as usual, by Ofc. Josh Brockman, the Public Information Officer for the Department, who is responsible for getting the message out to the public in addition to his very active law enforcement duties. Reminds those in neighborhood of a favorite son, Ralph Curry Chief Cross went to work in law enforcement 18 years ago for Ralph Curry, then Adair County Sheriff. He called former Sheriff Curry a great man, and said he didn't need to introduce him at Bearwallow UMC because Ralph is probably related to most of the people there. He recalled that in those days only one neighborhood in a county might have a drug problem. Now, he said, drugs are in every neighborhood and it's bigger than law-enforcement. It is going to take community involvement with every family and every church fighting to save our young people. Top issue in coming election: What will you do about illegal drugs Chief Cross said that in upcoming elections, he will not listen to candidates who say they will be bringing jobs here because no matter how many jobs are brought to Adair County when people can't pass the drug test new industries cannot run. "From my position," he said, "I don't want to hear about jobs. That's not the big issue we facing now." He commended the funding measures supported by City Council - including funding for the school SRO and a detective - and called upon Adair County Fiscal Court to match those efforts for the Adair County Sheriff's Office. That message was directed to First District Magistrate Harold Burton, who has attended other Drug Forums, along with thanks for being present, along with a thank you for 7th District Magistrate Terry Hadley. Specifically, he called for Fiscal Court to provide for a Detective slot for the ACSO, and a drug dog, which would be cross trained for explosive detection. He said his question to candidates in 2018 will be, "What will you do about illegal drug use? - " Elected officials can do more and a top need right now is for a drug dog and funds are being raised for one now. Equip, pay for enhanced law enforcement A drug dog, Chief Cross said, will save lives and save money because of changed laws which require probable cause before a search can be made of a car or a home -- the dogs can do this. Drug court was given credit as a very helpful change agent. Misty May's story was mentioned because she believes drug court was essential to her recovery and return to normal life structure. Dr. Pam Stephens, Adair Superintendent credited with strong response to problem Dr. Pam Stphens, Adair county school superintendent, received positive reviews for her commitment to do more to help the police fight drugs at school ages. A second School Resource Officer was advocated for the schools. Drug Court key to recovery, is 3 - P's, Annetta Burton says. In drug court, the three Ps apply in every case, in order to recover a person must change people they hang out with, places they go, and people's activities must change. Sheriff Moss shares Drug Court success story Adair County Sheriff Harrison Moss shared a success story of an addict discovered and arrested which started with a a meth generator bottle found in a yard. He said the discover led to permission to enter to the house and search. Once inside, he said, a meth lab and paraphernalia was found, in the upstairs apartment of the house - where two small children were living. "The mother and father were arrested," Sheriff Moss said. "She went to jail, but later, she was admitted to a Drug Court sponsored, six month rehabilitation program, and she was able to kick her addiction." After long term rehab in Hart County there has been full recovery. Later, she went through a lengthy appeal to get custody of her children, and was successful, Sheriff Moss said. Next earlier drug forum story: Police Chief Jason Cross lays out steps to end drug epidemic at Living by Faith Church This story was posted on 2017-07-28 04:36:59
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