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Listed below are a few
ideas that will help you as you go through your daily life. Safety
is not only a thought - it is an action - an action that can save your
life or the lives of your loved ones!
Shop
with friends or relatives if possible; there IS safety in numbers. As
you shop, be alert in crowded places. Among pickpockets' favorites are
revolving doors, jammed aisles, elevators, and public transportation stops
and vehicles, especially at rush hour. Carry the day's most expensive
purchases closest to your body, and don't carry so much you lose the
ability to react quickly.
Keep a close eye on your children while shopping. Teach your
children to go to a store clerk or security guard if they ever get
separated from you in a store/mall, and be sure they know their first and
last name so they can tell someone who they are. It's best to keep
children under four (4) in a stroller. Children in shopping carts
should be properly belted and seated in the child carrier area at all
times —never let your child stand in or push a shopping cart. If possible,
leave your children with a baby-sitter while you are shopping. For holiday
shopping, consider making arrangements with family or friends/neighbors,
and take turns baby-sitting.
Return to your vehicle periodically to check on it and reduce the amount
you are carrying and must keep track of. Store packages in the trunk or,
if your vehicle doesn't have one, out of plain view (on the floorboard,
under a blanket or clothes, etc). When possible, have purchases
delivered instead of taking them with you; many businesses offer free
delivery during the holiday shopping season. Ask for an escort to your
car if you feel nervous.
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Fact:
Methamphetamine use among high school seniors more than doubled between
1990 & 1996.
Fact:
Women are more likely to use meth than cocaine.
Fact: The
average meth "cook" annually teaches ten others how to make meth.
Fact:
Every pound of meth produced leaves behind five to six pounds of toxic
waste.
Fact: Seizures
of clandestine meth labs in the Midwest increased tenfold from 1995 to
1997.
Fact: DEA has
identified 20 Mexican meth trafficking organizations in the Midwest.
Fact:
Methamphetamine accounts for up to 90 percent of all drug cases in many
Midwest
communities.
Fact:
Methamphetamine kills by causing heart failure, brain damage and stroke.
Fact:
Methamphetamine-induced paranoia has led to numerous murders and suicides.
Fact:
Methamphetamine produces hallucinations.
Fact: Meth
users are the hardest to treat of all drug users.
Fact: Meth lab
site cleanups can cost up to $150,000.
Fact:
Methamphetamine is highly addictive.
Fact: Meth use
increases risk of child abuse and neglect and domestic violence.
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Landlord/Tenant Eviction
Process Information
The following guidelines or information is a general summary of the
eviction process as experienced by our office. This is being provided due
to the number of calls that we receive with regard to the process. Be
mindful of the fact that this is not, nor can we provide, legal advise,
and that any questions about, or beyond the information provided may best
be addressed by an attorney.
The process begins with what is commonly referred to as a "Three Day
Notice". This is a notice by the landlord to the tenant stating generally
that notice is given that the tenant has not complied with a term, or
terms, of a rental agreement. This may be in terms of rent, care and
maintenance, etc. In addition, it may state that if the compliance or
terms are not met within three days, that the landlord may, or will
initiate legal proceedings to resolve the matter. A "Three Day Notice" is
not a formal court paper, per se, and may be served by the landlord,
personally, residentially, or certified mail. The landlord may request
that service be made by the sheriff, and may be done in the manner
requested, i.e.: personal or residential
The notice having been served, the next step in the process is a Summons
for Restitution of Premises. This is the "legal proceeding" referred to in
the Three Day Notice. This summons process should be prepared by an
attorney. As a part of, and included in the summons is a hearing date for
the matter to be heard in court. The hearing date is to be set within ten
to fourteen days after the filing of the summons.
Pursuant to the summons, the case is heard by the court, and a judgment
rendered. This may result in the issuance of a Writ of Restitution. This
is a writ which directs the sheriff to restore or return the property or
premises to the plaintiff or landlord. This is the actual physical removal
of the defendant or tenant and by statute is to be done within ten days
after receiving it. We generally attempt to contact the defendants in
attempt to allow for voluntary compliance. If, for instance we received
the writ on a Thursday or Friday, we may contact the defendant prior to
the weekend to allow for this. This is done primarily as a matter of
economics. In the event that anticipated or actual expenses are incurred
by our office, advance fees may be required.
Generally, the process takes from four to six weeks from the time the
"Notice" is served and the Writ of Restitution is executed and returned.
Public Service Information
Gun
Permits
An applicant for a gun permit applying in Keith County must be a resident
of the county and have a valid Nebraska photo ID or driver's license.
The applicant must be at least 21 years of age and have no felony
convictions, a criminal history check will be conducted when the
application is made. Providing fraudulent information on an application
for a permit is a felony offense.
Applications for gun permits may be made at the Sheriff's Office Monday
through Friday, 8:00 PM to 4:00 PM, excluding legal holidays.
Permits are $5.00 and are good for 3 years.
Motor Vehicle Title
Inspections
Motor vehicle title inspections are necessary when licensing a vehicle in
Nebraska which has an out-of-state title. The vehicle and the title must
be presented to the Sheriff's Office for inspection before a Nebraska
title will be issued.
Inspections are conducted at the Sheriff's Office Monday through Friday,
8:00 PM to 4:00 PM, excluding legal holidays.
There is a $10 charge for inspections payable to the Sheriff's Office.
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