Sheriff’s office launches Wheels of Engagement

Sheriff’s office launches Wheels of Engagement

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The Clay County Sheriff’s Office will soon roll into communities with a trailer full of fun to build relationships across the county.The new Wheels of Engagement trailer is stocked with yard games, sports equipment and interactive activities to bring people together. Participants can even play games on the exterior of the trailer. The sheriff’s office repurposed the older trailer which previously held supplies for the Emergency Management Division. “The Wheels of Engagement trailer allows us to meet people where they are in a fun, approachable way,” said Community Services Coordinator Hillary Hidy, who spearheaded the project. “It creates opportunities for positive, non-enforcement interactions that help break down barriers, build trust and reinforce deputies are here not only to protect but to support and connect with the community.”The Community Engagement Unit set a goal of reaching the smaller and more rural communities it serves, like ...

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