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Commander Watkins from the Cochise County Sheriff's office with a message for all parents in Cochise County. I'm Commander Robert Watkins, and I serve as the operations commander for the Cochise County Sheriff's Office. I'm coming to you today for two distinct reasons; the first is as an educational component...

It is National Public Safety telecommunicators week. SEACOM is the regional Telecommunication center for Cochise County located in Sierra Vista. Interim Director for SEACOM, Tammi-Jo Wilkins, was on “First Watch” this week to talk about the appreciation week.  Wilkins: We have...

Here is an event to put on your calendars. This is a great starting point for students to understand the big picture of the law and how it works in everyday life. Here is the press release from Cochise County about the event in Benson. Cochise County Superior Court will host Law Day at Benson High School on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, beginning at 9:00 am – 10:30 am. Law ...

The citizens of Cochise County are going to vote on a proposed half-cent sales tax to support a Jail District. This is a May 16th, all-mail election with a Yes or No question.   One of the hot topics is where will the jail be built? In a Town Hall meeting about the Jail District on April 5th, Sheriff Dannels said. “I ...

First Watch is on KWCD 92.3 every Friday at 7 AM with Sheriff Mark Dannels. The Sheriff gives a wrap-up of the week at the Sheriff's Office. Community guests finish round out the show with public service announcements, special events, and nonprofit fundraisers...

Michelle Rutherford from Lori's Place was on the air to talk about the programs and needs of the Non-Profit.   What is Lori's Place?  Michelle: Lori's place is Cochise Family Advocacy Center. We handle any abuse, neglect, assault, or human trafficking cases. We have a for...

First Watch is a radio program hosted by Sheriff Mark Dannels on KWCD 92.3 FM in Sierra Vista every Friday at 7 AM. It is sponsored by Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative. The show is hosted by Cochise County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officers Carol Capas and Grady Butler.  ...