As another state-sponsored construction project starts in Clay City, the public needs to be aware of the transportation engineers, road crews and all the other workers in the area with work zone signs, neon-color vests, hazard lights and other work equipment...

Prescription drug abuse has been in the news a lot lately. I wanted to share some information with families and residents about D.A.R.E., Drug Abuse Resistance Education. D.A.R.E. is a highly acclaimed program that gives kids (and families) the skills they need to avoid involvement in drugs, gangs and violence...

Springtime is upon us and people start driving faster. Statistics show we have more severe accidents in good weather than in bad and the primary reason for this is SPEED. Many young people will also become first time drivers and, as family and friends, we need to take time to give positive inspiration on safe driving...

As we enter 2009, we have already seen some very violent crimes. The recent home invasions and a rise in drug activity I believe can partially be contributed to the economy. The economy impacts each of us personally and, when you consider the criminal element and what they do to survive, this only gets worse when times are hard...

The Internet -- It's a wonderful and amazing tool, but as with anything we do in life, we must be responsible. 

 Recently, the Clay City Police Department has replied to parents' concerns involving the Internet. These types of calls are not uncommon, but have been increasing in rate over the years...

As the Chief of Police for the Clay City Police Department, I'm glad The Brazil Times has created this way for all Clay County Law Enforcement to communicate with the public. For the Clay City Police Department's first Blog, I would like to remind everyone of some Halloween Safety Tips...