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$20 Counterfeit Bills Found at Local Businesses
January 09th 2018 by Dee Loflin
$20 Counterfeit Bills Found at Local Businesses

Dexter, Missouri - Taco Bell, McDonalds, Burger King and Wal Mart all reported counterfeit bills in the last couple of days in Dexter according to the Dexter Police Department. 

"Please take the extra time to look at small bills such as $10 and $20s," commented Dexter Police Chief Sammy Stone.  "We have had businesses report counterfeit $20 bills this week.  If in doubt, don't take the money.  Some of them are pretty good quality counterfeit so make sure you use the "pen" or hold up to the light to see all the security threads!"

Denominations were $20.  Local businesses should be on the lookout for more suspicious looking money.

LOOK FOR THE SECURITY THREAD!

The security thread is one of the most distinctive security indicators of an authentic bill

If you hold any bill up to the light, you will see a security strip on an authentic bill. It will have “USA” and the Bill’s denomination, aka “USA 20” running vertically on the bill.

The ultimate test is to put the bill under a UV or black light and make sure the bill glows the correct color. This extra security measure was originally added to provide a quick way for bar owners (one of the businesses most commonly targeted to dispose of counterfeit bills) to check the legitimacy of a bill.

Here are the location and colors of the security threads on different bills:

$5 – Right side. Glows blue under UV light

$10 – Right side. Glows orange under UV light

$20 – Far left hand side. Glows green under UV light

$50 – Right around the middle. Glows yellow Under UV light

$100 – On left side. Glows pink under UV light

The newly printed $100 has an extra security feature. There is a visible blue security ribbon down the right middle of the bill that is 3D. If you move it back and forth, you will actually see the number 100 and a variety of little bells will move from side-to-side as the bill shifts.

Businesses might consider posting what a real #20 bill should look like showing all the security measures. You can use the $20 shown in the photo above.


Last Updated on January 09th 2018 by Dee Loflin




National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
January 09th 2018 by Dee Loflin
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Across the country on January 9, citizens take the lead on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. 

Law Enforcement Officers of every rank and file have chosen a profession that puts their life on the line every day for their communities.  They’ve answered a call to public service that is demanding and often unappreciated. On National Law Enforcement Day, we have an opportunity to thank them for their service and offer a token of respect.

HOW TO OBSERVE

There are several ways to show your support.  Send a note of thanks to your local, county or state police agency.  Share your support using #NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay to share on social media.  

HISTORY

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day was founded in 2015 to thank officers across the country for all the daily sacrifices they make for their communities. Concerns of Police Survivors, the FBI National Academy Associates, the Fraternal Order of Police, the International Association of Chief of Police, the Officer Down Memorial Page, Law Enforcement United, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, International Conference of Police Chaplains, National Troopers Coalition only name a few of the long list of organizations supporting inaugural day of National Law Enforcement Officers Appreciation Day. Since then, nationwide many more organizations have joined forces to support National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.) to spread encouragement and respect to these dedicated men and women.

Last Updated on January 09th 2018 by Dee Loflin




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Bloomfield Living Center Hiring
January 04th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Bloomfield Living Center Hiring
Bloomfield, Missouri - Bloomfield Living Center is currently seeking a Registered Nurse position.

This position is the Director of Nursing.

The Bloomfield Living Center is located at 606 West Missouri Street. They have high-quality nursing home services for promoting health and improving the quality of life.

Registered nurse. Primary purpose is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of our Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the facility policies to ensure that the highest degree of resident care is maintained at all times.


Last Updated on January 04th 2018 by Dee Loflin




Amber Alert Issued for 5 Month Old Missouri Baby
January 03rd 2018 by Dee Loflin
Amber Alert Issued for 5 Month Old Missouri Baby
An Amber Alert has been issued for a 5-month-old baby near Springfield, MO. 

According to the Missouri Department of Safety, the baby was inside a black 2007 Chevy Impala out of Greene County, MO. 

The vehicle has a Missouri license plate with a tag of DC43G. 

It was stolen from the Kum & Go at 4996 South State Highway 125, Rogersville, MO. according to the sheriff's office. 

There is no suspect information at this time, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol. 

Day is one-foot tall, 35 pounds. She has brown hair, blue eyes and was wearing a pink and cream colored sleeper with the word "lovable" on the front.

The vehicle was last seen heading westbound on Missouri Highway 60 from Missouri Highway 125. 

Anyone with information should call 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency or call the Greene County Sheriff's Department at 417-868-4040. 

Last Updated on January 03rd 2018 by Dee Loflin




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Counterfeit Money Still Making Appearances in Dexter
January 03rd 2018 by Dee Loflin
Counterfeit Money Still Making Appearances in Dexter

Dexter, Missouri - Recently businesses in Dexter received counterfeit bills according to the Dexter Police Department. 

Denominations were $10 and $20.  Local businesses should be on the lookout for more suspicious looking money.

LOOK FOR THE SECURITY THREAD!

The security thread is one of the most distinctive security indicators of an authentic bill

If you hold any bill up to the light, you will see a security strip on an authentic bill. It will have “USA” and the Bill’s denomination, aka “USA 20” running vertically on the bill.

The ultimate test is to put the bill under a UV or black light and make sure the bill glows the correct color. This extra security measure was originally added to provide a quick way for bar owners (one of the businesses most commonly targeted to dispose of counterfeit bills) to check the legitimacy of a bill.

Here are the location and colors of the security threads on different bills:

$5 – Right side. Glows blue under UV light

$10 – Right side. Glows orange under UV light

$20 – Far left hand side. Glows green under UV light

$50 – Right around the middle. Glows yellow Under UV light

$100 – On left side. Glows pink under UV light

The newly printed $100 has an extra security feature. There is a visible blue security ribbon down the right middle of the bill that is 3D. If you move it back and forth, you will actually see the number 100 and a variety of little bells will move from side-to-side as the bill shifts.


Last Updated on January 03rd 2018 by Dee Loflin




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