TOM GREEN COUNTY, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott' s public health disaster was followed by an order issued by San Angelo Mayor, Brenda Gunter continuing the disaster declaration due to a public health emergency.
In order to reduce exposure to citizens and employees to the coronavirus (COVI-D19) the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office has implemented new strategies effective immediately.
The patrol officers will be answering non-emergency situations by phone. Situations included are:
- Misdemeanor theft
- Harassment
- Lost property (excluding firearms)
- Family disciplinary actions
- Other non-emergency calls which can be resolved over the phone
The Tom Green Sheriff's Office will continue to respond to priority and emergency situations.
