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Civilians help police crack down on underage drinking
Police utilize social media to recruit help
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Civilians have been helping Statesboro police perform alcohol compliance checks since 2012, but a recent social media ad seeking qualified persons to assist in these checks received an overwhelming response. A Facebook post by the Statesboro Police Department this week asked citizens between 18 and 20 years of age, with valid driver’s licenses and transportation, to contact the department if they were interested in earning $18 an hour for “operations that last for four to eight hours.” In no time, the post was edited to reflect that the needs were filled, with Detective Sgt. Patrick Harrelson thanking responders for their interest.
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