Press Release: The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Myrtle Grove Neighborhood Watch, will conduct an “Operation Clean Sweep†event on Monday Nov. 14 in the Myrtle Grove community. The clean-up will begin at 8 a.m. at the intersection of Lillian Hwy and 57th Ave.
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.
Volunteers are welcome, contact P.O.C. Captain Tharp (850) 554-1384 or Deputy Wiggins (850) 554-1362. For a list of future Clean Sweep events or more information on starting a Neighborhood Watch in your community, go online at escambiaso.com.