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Sheriff thanks deputy for life-saving aid, announces stepped-up bus patrols ahead of school routes
Summary
The sheriff reported an off-duty deputy performed CPR following a crash, announced plans to increase patrols around school bus routes and noted tax-bill mailing timing for November.
GLASGOW, Ky. — The Barren County sheriff told the Fiscal Court on Sept. 16 that an off-duty deputy performed life-saving aid at a crash scene and warned the court the office will step up patrols to enforce school bus stop-arm violations.
Sheriff (unnamed) commended Deputy David Lunns for rendering aid to a crash victim on Reynolds Road. The sheriff said the deputy performed CPR and stabilized the driver before emergency transport; the victim later died after being taken to a Louisville hospital. "I just want to shout that out," the sheriff said of the deputy's actions.
The sheriff said the office has received complaints about drivers passing school buses with stop arms extended and that the county will increase patrols on bus routes. He said county school buses have cameras that can identify license plates and that he will work with the county attorney about enforcement and potential petitions to use camera evidence.
The sheriff also reminded residents that tax bills typically mail around Nov. 1 (sometimes as late as Nov. 30 depending on weekends) and noted the paper format has changed from the old "yellow card" to a full sheet with sheriff's office branding.
Ending: The sheriff urged safer driving near school buses and flagged tax-bill season for residents to expect mailings in November.
