Lake of the Ozarks is one of the top 10 locations for tourism in Missouri, bringing in more than 5 million visitors annually. With more visitors, there is the potential for more crime, which keeps law enforcement agencies busy. When the temperatures start to cool down, and visitors return to their homes, Sergeant Scott Hines with the Camden County Sheriff’s Office says they get a little breather…

Of course, that doesn’t mean the officers won’t be investigating crimes and responding to calls, it just means that there may be fewer calls, allowing them time to focus on POST certification requirements.