Theft prevention and traffic law education at a new school site

NEWS RELEASE: El Paso, Texas - On Wednesday, January 12, 2022, deputies and detectives assigned to the East Montana Patrol Station held a meeting at the construction site located at 12750 Bob Hope Dr.  This will be the future site of Socorro Independent School District (Elementary-Middle) for the children in the new residential area of Horizon.

The meeting was held for construction Supervisors and employees, for the purpose of  theft prevention/reduction and traffic law education. Sergeants, deputies, and detectives educated employees on how to prevent crime in active construction areas, accomplished by properly securing all building materials inside locked shipment containers.  Employees were advised to contact their supervisors when there is missing property to initiate police reports as a deterrent to inside theft.  The Sheriff's Office briefed the audience on the necessity of directed patrol in construction areas as well as the responsibility taken by the construction community with securing buildings, materials, tools, and appliances.

Employees were reminded of the traffic laws such as speed limits in the residential areas and parking violations.