During November’s Citizen Appreciation Day and grand opening of the new Sheriff’s Office Emergency Operations Center in Lecanto, the agency’s latest high-technology acquisition also made its public debut.

Not surprisingly, the holidays are times when crimes against people and property tend to increase.

And nothing can dampen the holiday spirit faster than becoming a victim of crime.

Gail TierneyHistory will be made this month when the new Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Operations Center opens its doors at 3549 Saunders Way in Lecanto.