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The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Unit in
conjunction with St. Lucie County Television produce and air a
television show called 10-8 St. Lucie. The premise of the show is to
give viewers a behind the scenes look at the inner operations of the St.
Lucie County Sheriff’s Office and offer information that may help
viewers reduce criminal activity. Past episodes have highlighted
specialty units such as the Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T). Team,
the Traffic Unit, and the St. Lucie County Jail. Shows covered child
safety issues that may arise during the summer and around the holidays.
During 2008, the 10-8 show format will expand to include more of the
popular “Cops” style episodes. Two such episodes aired in 2007 and were
a success with the viewers. This style of programming affords the
viewers a first hand look at the local efforts being made by the
Sheriff’s Office in keeping St. Lucie County safe. Each episode
includes three segments and features different deputy sheriffs.
Appearance on the show is voluntary and preference is given to
recipients of departmental awards for exceptional duty. Currently, the
10-8 show is broadcast monthly on the St. Lucie County government access
channel throughout unincorporated St. Lucie County and the City of Fort
Pierce. Additionally, the show can be seen on the City of Port St.
Lucie government access channel, unless pre-empted. It’s estimated that
close to 80,000 cable customers view the show. In an effort to further
promote the 10-8 show, a website dedicated to the show will debut in the
summer of 2008. The website will provide viewers with information about
the show, safety tips, frequently asked questions, and streaming videos
of past episodes. Videos for the hearing impaired will also be
available.
For more information please contact Linda Thiery
at thieryl@stluciesheriff.com.
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