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Sheriff receives mobile command units from FBI
Debra K. Mack, Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the Mobile Division of the FBI said, "With the growth that Washington County will experience with the new ThyssenKrupp facility, it is only fitting to start planning now. The donation of the trailers is part of that effort." The trailers can be utilized as command posts or for other operational purposes, including emergencies and critical incidents. "With the construction workers expected in the near future the population of our county will dramatically increase," said Sheriff Richard Stringer. "We will have to increase our law enforcement capacity on the east side of the county. We appreciate the assistance from the FBI provided last month in the checkpoint initiative, as well as receiving these trailers. Anytime we can be proactive rather than reactive it puts us ahead of the curve. Washington County is growing and we need to be able to keep up with the growth. Obtaining these trailers helps us in those efforts. I also think this shows the importance of establishing good relationships with other law enforcement agencies in the region." "Working with the various law enforcement agencies within our district is top priority," said Mack. "Whether it is through assisting with surveillance or providing equipment, it is important that we continue to build on those relationships. If we have resources we can provide that will help area law enforcement departments do their jobs better, we will do that. The bottom line is to protect the citizens." "In the past we haven't reached out like this," said Stringer. "Washington County is changing and we must be willing to change to offer our citizens the best service possible." The FBI's Mobile district includes Mobile, Baldwin and Washington counties. The trailers were obtained by the FBI Mobile Field Office from the United States Coast Guard in a government transfer. The United States Coast Guard used the trailers to house its emergency personnel conducting search and rescue missions in and around New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.
"Now our law enforcement partners can put them to use in their areas of responsibility," added Mack.
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