Press Release: The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office will conduct an “Operation Clean Sweep†event on Thursday, July 28, 2011 in the Ensley Community. The clean-up will begin at 8:00 am at Ensley Elementary School at 501 East Johnson Avenue and cover the areas between East 9 Mile Road and East Johnson Avenue.
The focus of “Operation Clean Sweep†is to work with Neighborhood Watch groups, residents, churches and business owners to control and prevent the damaging effects of criminal activity through Eradication, Enforcement and Education. The Operation Task Force works closely with Escambia County Animal Control, Environmental Law Enforcement, the United States Military, Escambia County Roads and Bridges and Neighborhood Watch groups to clean up neighborhoods and educate citizens on preventive measures that could be implemented to minimize possible crimes.
For more information on future clean ups, or to volunteer, contact P.O.C. Captain Tharp (850) 554-1384 or Deputy Wiggins (850) 554-1362. To find out more about crime prevention and neighborhood watch programs in your area, go to escambiaso.com.