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Committee clarifies: 3054 police hotline remains active after erroneous press notice
Summary
Committee members reported a press release implied the 3054 police number would be replaced; staff verified with the sheriff’s communications bureau that 3054 remains active and asked the paper to publish a correction if necessary.
Committee members raised an item about public confusion after a recent press release implied the local 3054 police hotline was being removed.
Staff reported they had contacted Detective Lienez and confirmed with the sheriff’s communications bureau that the 3054 police number is still active and “is not going away.” The committee discussed asking the local paper (the Miami Laker) to publish a correction or clarification if necessary; staff said they would first ask for an official communication from the sheriff’s office for the paper to use and would pursue a paid notice only if needed.
Why it matters: the committee said residents rely on the 3054 number and that any public confusion could reduce reporting. Staff noted the vendor handling promotional magnets for the number had been paid and that production was underway; they said they would follow up with the vendor and communications staff to ensure accuracy.
