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Benton PD to hand out gun safety locks

Submitted by Holly Nicole Morrison, Digital Content Producer
Wednesday, January 6th, 2016, 5:25pm
Benton PD to hand out gun safety locks

BENTON, Ark. (KTHV) - Amid all of the crimes being committed involving guns in our society today, one police department is trying to make a difference. 

Through the help of the Project ChildSafe Program and the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the Benton Police Department will be distributing free gun safety locks to residents in the area. 

Fatal firearms accidents in all age groups dropped by 22 percent between 2000 and 2010, according to the National Safety Council. Chief Kirk Lane said the BNPD has been a member of the Project ChildSafe Program for a number of years and attributes the decrease of firearm fatalities to the education of firearm safety to citizens along with the increase of gun safety locks being provided to gun owners.

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BNPD doesn't want a Grinch to ruin your holidays

Submitted by Holly Nicole Morrison, Digital Content Producer
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015, 2:55pm
BNPD doesn't want a Grinch to ruin your holidays

BENTON, Ark. (KTHV) -   There is at least one Grinch, if not more, in every community looking for opportunities to steal the joy from families this holiday season.

To help families avoid being sought out by a Grinch, the Benton Police Department wanted to pass along a few safety precaution tips to help keep you and your property safe.

Some of the ideas and tips we are trying to convey when you’re out shopping are:

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Saline Co. announces new alert notification system

Submitted by Holly Nicole Morrison, Digital Content Producer
Tuesday, December 15th, 2015, 3:52pm
Saline Co. announces new alert notification system

BENTON, Ark. (KTHV) - Saline County officials have created a new mass notification alert system that will help officials more sufficiently contact the public during a major crisis or emergency. 

If a tragic event were to happen, officials will be able to send out emergency alerts, notifications and updates to the following devices:

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Holiday Helper program aims at warrant relief

Submitted by Holly Nicole Morrison, Digital Content Producer
Wednesday, December 9th, 2015, 3:30pm
Holiday Helper program aims at warrant relief

BENTON, Ark. (KTHV) - The Benton Police Department is joining forces with the Saline County Sheriff’s Office in the Holiday Helper Program, which is an effort to reduce the backlog of current unserved warrants. 

From Dec. 14-23 non-violent warrant holders can let some stress go knowing that this is their opportunity to pay their warrant fee and just receive a new court date. 

If the non-violent warrant is for failure to appear then that person’s driver’s license is also suspended. But if you make contact with us to take care of the warrant, the process of reinstating their driver’s license will begin. Also, the Holiday Helper Program will not be allowed if they are caught by an officer instead of turning themselves in prior to being apprehended.

For those who chose to participate in the program, here are the steps to take:

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Henderson professor to talk heroes, superheroes at ASMSA lecture

Submitted by Holly Nicole Morrison, Digital Content Producer
Wednesday, December 9th, 2015, 3:00pm
Henderson professor to talk heroes, superheroes at ASMSA lecture

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Henderson State University psychology professor Dr. Travis Langley believes comic book superheroes have the ability to teach us about heroes in real life.

Langley will share some of his knowledge about the subject at the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts Science and Café Lecture on Thursday. He is the featured speaker at the event, which will be held at 7 p.m. at Kollective Coffee and Tea, 110 Central Ave. He will speak on “Psychology and Superheroes,” including how superheroes are good stand-ins for the study of what makes real-life heroes.

His lecture will focus on several particular superheroes such as Iron Man, Captain America and Batman. He called them some of the most down-to-earth superheroes, because they don’t have superpowers. They have very human qualities that make them more relatable to real-life individual, according to Langley.

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Recycle Saline issues warning to local lawn care businesses

Submitted by Holly Nicole Morrison, Digital Content Producer
Friday, December 4th, 2015, 2:55pm
Recycle Saline issues warning to local lawn care businesses

SALINE COUNTY, Ark. (KTHV) - Recycle Saline is threatening to end their free yard debris drop off program due to local lawn care businesses allegedly taking advantage of the free yard debris service. 

Recycle Saline issued a notice on Friday, stating "if lawn care businesses continue to take advantage of the program that is intended for private residents, Recycle Saline will no longer be able to offer this free disposal to Saline County Residents."

The facility has been providing this service to Saline County residents for two years. It was created to help residents dispose of their leaves, limbs and grass clipping free of charge. Recycle Saline currently pays for the disposal of the yard debris that cost upwards of $15,000 a month. 

For any questions regarding the yard debris program, you can contact or office at (501) 776-2533.

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BNPD gets 'Back In Your Business'

Submitted by Holly Nicole Morrison, Digital Content Producer
Tuesday, December 1st, 2015, 3:41pm
BNPD gets 'Back In Your Business'

BENTON, Ark. - The Benton Police Department is getting “Back In Your Business” during the entire month of December to increase officer visibility, sustain good community relationships and deter crimes at businesses in the city.

2014’s “In Your Business” initiative had such a resounding success with business owners and the entire community, that we are utilizing the program again this holiday season.

In this proactive initiative, officers will exit their patrol cars, introduce themselves to the owners and workers, and later will provide contact information and material on joining the Benton Business Watch program (if the business isn’t already a member). In addition to the full-time officers, the police department will also utilize reserve officers to provide extra patrol of businesses.

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