Crime & Safety

'Cops for Kids Day' Honors Slain Cpl. Sam Driskell

Food, games, music and helping kids scheduled March 28 in Paulding County.

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“Cops for Kids Day,” in honor of slain Paulding County Cpl. Sam Driskell, is scheduled March 28, the sheriff’s department posted on Facebook.

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The block party at Rodney’s BBQ near New Hope includes food, games, a live auction and live music with Jason Earl.

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Driskell, a beloved deputy, was a decorated officer who worked as the custodian of the Sex Offender Registry in the sheriff’s department’s Crimes Against Children Division, was murdered along with three family members in a tragic murder-suicide in early January.

One of Driskell’s passion was helping local kids through the Cops for Kids Program.


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