Carteret County Schools took part in activities Friday to mark law enforcement day.
East Carteret High School students and staff members recognized Sheriff Asa Buck and all law enforcement during breakfast.
Principal April Lilley says, “It is a pleasure to work with our county’s law enforcement officers because they are dedicated professionals who have made the commitment to serve and protect. We presented Sheriff Buck with an East Carteret High School football helmet. Just as that helmet protects the most important body part of our players, we acknowledge and appreciate your protection of the most important component of our society, our children.”
Sheriff Buck also attended activities at Harkers Island Elementary School, where he was interviewed about his job by students in kindergarten, first grade and second grade. Their questions ranged from asking what his favorite food was and his favorite sport to how many people are in jail and how often he uses a gun.
When Sheriff Buck asked the students what they needed to do to stay out of trouble the answers varied from “don’t smoke” to “don’t steal” to “don’t hurt anyone” to “do what’s right.”
The sheriff’s final stop was to meet with student council members at Smyrna Elementary School, who also interviewed him about the role of law enforcement in the county.