National Sheriffs' Association

🏖️ Holiday Travel Scam Alert 🏖️
As July 4th travel ramps up, scammers are targeting families with fake vacation rentals, fraudulent booking sites, and travel deals that seem too good to be true.

👮 Why it matters:
• Fake listings and counterfeit tickets surge in late June.
• Victims often discover fraud only upon arrival.

📢 Action for Members:
• Share reminders in late June.
• Partner with tourism boards to highlight safe booking options.

👔 Father’s Day Scam Alert 👔

Looking for a last-minute Father’s Day gift? Be cautious of fake websites advertising steep discounts on electronics and tools. Always verify the seller before making a purchase.

👮 Why it matters:
• Common in mid-June, especially with last-minute purchases.
• Victims frequently file reports locally.

📢 Action for Members:
• Share safe online shopping reminders.
• Partner with local retailers to spread awareness.

Access to treatment shouldn’t depend on a zip code.

On Thursday, June 18, from 2–3 PM ET, ORN’s Justice and Public Safety Interest Group will host Building Treatment Access Where None Exists: Lessons from Rural and Frontier Communities, a session focused on how justice and community partners are finding practical ways to support individuals with behavioral health needs in small, rural, and frontier jurisdictions.

The discussion will highlight real-world strategies, including tablet-based crisis intervention, telehealth access, rural crisis initiatives, and the growing connection between local law enforcement and the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Register today: https://bit.ly/49OKYHf