A solicitation letter that is no scam, the sheriff says

A letter that arrived in Oconee County mailboxes within the last couple of weeks was a membership solicitation letter from the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association. And Oconee Sheriff Mike Crenshaw wants everyone to know that this is a legitimate letter and not a scam solicitation. “The Spring Honorary Membership Program letters were approved to be mailed out many months ago when no one obviously knew about COVID-19 or its impact on our citizens or the economy,” says Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw. “The Spring Membership Drive is something that goes on annually and we are grateful for those who have decided to either become an honorary member of the Sheriff’s Association or perhaps have decided to renew their membership. However, the most important concern for our families and citizens is our safety and taking care of basic needs and that is what everyone should be focused on right now.” The state Sheriff’s Association is prepared to help the 46 county sheriffs in the state with enforcement efforts, provide important tools and training, as well as advocate for the profession in the chambers of both the state and federal governments.