Perquimans Sheriff’s Office receives a $2,500 community policing grant
The Perquimans County Sheriff’s Office received a $2,500 Albemarle Community Trust grant for educational materials used by its Community Policing Division.
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PERQUIMANS COUNTY, N.C. — The Perquimans County Sheriff's Office has received a $2,500 grant from the Albemarle Community Trust to purchase educational materials for its Community Policing Division.
Albemarle Electric Membership Corporation announced the award, saying the trust is funded by members who voluntarily contribute through their monthly power bills.
The grant was presented to the Sheriff's Office by Albemarle EMC General Manager Kevin Heath.
A photo released with the announcement shows Deputy Nathan Mckeecuen, Sheriff Shelby White and Heath with the $2,500 grant check.
The Sheriff's Office said the money will be used for educational materials supporting its community policing work.
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