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Purchasing Tidbit May 2020

PURCHASING TIDBIT- MAY 2020 ARE RING DOORBELLS LEAVING YOU VULNERABLE? To help address security and privacy, Ring recently rolled out updates, including a new privacy dashboard on its mobile app that will let users manage their connected devices to ensure that hackers and other unauthorized users...

Posted: May 1, 2020

Swearing In Ceremony - Deputy Jager

The Sheriff’s Office held a swearing in ceremony welcoming Deputy Kyle Jager. He was sworn in by Major Roth. Deputy Jager will be attending the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy over the next few months and will be joining our Patrol Division when he returns. Kyle Jager was born and raised in Davenport...

Posted: April 26, 2020

Unsung Hero Award

The Sheriff’s Office Unsung Hero Award has been awarded to Officer Norin. Officer Norin began her career at the Scott County Jail on October 09th 2017 she has proven to be an esteemed employee. Officer Norin works diligently as the direct supervisor in all housing units, she displays ownership in...

Posted: April 17, 2020

Two New Correctional Officers

We would like to welcome two new Correctional Officer’s M. Dunn and C. Cortez to the Sheriff’s Office.

Posted: April 14, 2020

Purchasing Tidbit April 2020

6 Tips to Jump Start Your Test Drive Will the car & my phone get along? Connect the car with both cable & Bluetooth, is it easy to make calls and play music? Does it have important safety features? Check window sticker, can you customize these features? Is it comfortable? Explore...

Posted: April 1, 2020

Cleaning your Multi-Function Device

How to Properly Clean your Multi-Function Device What NOT to use and what you CAN use.

Posted: March 31, 2020

Screenshot of COVID-19 GIS Web Application

IT & GIS Intranet Resources

COVID-19 resources are being added to the Intranet IT page . Find the IT page by clicking on the Information Technology page on the left navigation panel. New content includes: Telework agreement and support documents GIS Web Application for COVID-19 Cleaning your Multi-Function Device

Posted: March 31, 2020

Telework Agreement

IT is fielding many requests for Telework. This e-mail is intended to answer many of the questions associated to working from home for Scott County Information Technology supported Offices and Departments. IMPORTANT: If your Office/Department has needs to support telework, please complete the “...

Posted: March 20, 2020

Conservation: Message To Our Visitors Regarding COVID-19

UPDATED 5/21/2020: We greatly appreciate your support and trust, and we want the public to be able to continue to enjoy the outdoors as an opportunity to enhance both your physical and mental health, especially during this period that can create increased anxieties. In accordance with CDC...

Posted: March 19, 2020

infographic stating "questions about covid-19? dial 2-1-1

2-1-1 COVID-19 Hotline

The Iowa Department of Public Health has established a hotline for questions regarding COVID-19/coronavirus. Dial 2-1-1 to have your questions answered.

Posted: March 10, 2020

Purchasing Tidbit March 2020

Be Aware of Clauses Whether you realize it or not, chances are you have agreed to arbitration on dozens of occasions. You don’t have to sign or click “I agree” on a website to be bound by arbitration. The clause can appear on product packaging or be buried in warranties, user manuals or website “...

Posted: March 2, 2020

Members of CERT in front of literature table.

Quad Cities CERT Basic Training March 2020

Resiliency Begins With You. Get Started With CERT (Community Emergency Response Team). The goal of CERT is to reduce the loss of life and property after an emergency or disaster, emergency responders must be able to quickly and accurately survey and document the damage. Learn how our CERT can help! The upcoming Damage Assessment class will teach you how to effectively assess and document damage after a disaster, and how to interact with survivors while doing so.

Posted: February 14, 2020

Purchasing Tidbit February 2020

SECRETS TO STRESS-FREE TRAVEL CHOOSE THE RIGHT AIRCRAFT , larger planes are pressurized differently, that benefits with a reduction of fatigue and increased comfort. CHOOSE THE RIGHT SEAT , sitting by galleys or bathrooms may be subject to more noise, light and commotion. CONSIDER AN AIRLINE-...

Posted: February 2, 2020

IPERS Retirement Sessions

For IPERS members within five years of retirement Individual counseling sessions teach members about their retirement account, including possible retirement dates, benefit payout options and service purchase options. Schedule your 30-minute counseling session today! Dates: May 4th - 7th, 2020...

Posted: January 28, 2020

Policy Updates on January 23, 2020

The following policies were approved January 23, 2020 by the Board of Supervisors: General Policy 43 “Video Surveillance” was updated to reflect the current practices and procedures. If you have any questions let HR or your supervisor know. The full text of the policy can be viewed at: https://www...

Posted: January 27, 2020

Purchasing Tidbit 2020

STOP ABBREVIATING 2020. IT MAY LEAVE YOU OPEN TO FRAUD AND COULD COST. This year’s abbreviation is easily changeable and could be used against you. The new year is giving scammers an easy way to forge documents, but you can protect yourself by stop abbreviating the year. The concern is that...

Posted: January 3, 2020

Purchasing Tidbit January 2020

Scott County Purchasing has the new CONSUMER REPORTS BUYING GUIDE FOR 2020 Buying Advice included in the guide: Vehicles (New and Used), Refrigerators, Vacuums, TVs, Grills, Washers/Dryers, Cooktops/Ranges, Electronics and much more! Compare Retailers as well. Anticipating a purchase need in 2020,...

Posted: January 1, 2020

Bill Fennelly Remembered

Bill Fennelly, former Scott County Treasurer (1995-2018) passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Our condolences to the Fennelly Family. Service will be Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Saint Paul’s Catholic church 916 East Rusholme St. mass at 11:00 a.m. Lunch at 12-2 at the...

Posted: December 11, 2019

Purchasing Tidbit December 2019

5 Things to Know when Shopping on Amazon Evaluate “Amazon’s Choice” Don’t assume product is better quality or value without doing your own research. Choose your seller wisely When you buy from third-party seller, you might not get Amazon’s typical, 30-day full-refund return policy, click on seller’...

Posted: December 1, 2019

Angela Kersten Appointed County Engineer

Scott County Board announces Angela Kersten’s appointment as County Engineer November 15, 2019 Tony Knobbe, Scott County Board Chair announced the appointment of Angela Kersten as Scott County Engineer. The Board formally approved her appointment at their meeting on November 14 at 5:00pm. Ms...

Posted: November 15, 2019

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