Boaz Police Chief Josh Gaskin

Boaz Police Chief Josh Gaskin

Virus.

Keep in mind there is a satewide mask order in place until the end of the month.

Joining us via zoom this morning is boaz police chief, josh gaskin.

Chief, good morning.

Thank you for joining us!

Wait for response -chief, how has the response been in boaz in terms of compliance with the statewide mask order?

How are you enforcing it?

-we learned this week 7 lauderdale county deputies contracted the virues while responding to a 9-1-1 call.

How are you protecting your officers or is there really anything you can do when it comes to keeping them safe while they're out in the community?

-most of us.

Have been at this heightened sense of awareness if you will for more than 4 months now, a lot of people are reporting coronavirus 'fatigue'-- tempers maybe shorter-- are you seeing those results in some of your calls in the community?

Increase in verbal altercations?

Domesitc vioence?

-what have been some of your biggest challenges or surprises during the pandemic?

-ppe?

Boaz police chief, josh gaskin, thank you for your time.

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