COPs prepare baskets for RU-OK participants

By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO

Posted 12/18/23

On Dec. 18, members of the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office Citizen Observer Patrol created baskets for the individuals they regularly visit on our "RU-OK" …

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COPs prepare baskets for RU-OK participants

Posted Monday, December 18, 2023 2:19 pm

By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO

During the meeting this morning, members of the Citizen Observer Patrol created baskets for the individuals they regularly visit on our "RU-OK" …

OKEECHOBEE — During their meeting on Dec. 18, members of the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office Citizen Observer Patrol created baskets for the individuals they regularly visit on our "RU-OK" checks.

It's often overlooked how much work these amazing individuals do during their patrols. The program mentioned in the text above is responsible for checking on those older folks in Okeechobee whose families have requested regular visits.

Volunteers on patrol check on homebound individuals, often forming lifelong friendships.

If you need more information about the RU-OK check or the COP Program, please contact Sergeant Jack Nash at 863.763.3117, extension 5018.