MILTON — On Oct. 22 members of the Milton City Council, Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Favor House, Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office and the Milton Police Department joined together to bring awareness to domestic violence at the fountain in downtown Milton.
The purpose of the annual event is to bring awareness for the community on domestic violence as well as support to victims. Mayor Wesley Meiss said he was grateful to everyone who came. Sheriff Bob Johnson and police chief Tony Tindell both said they have seen domestic violence become a growing issue in law enforcement.
Meiss, Johnson, and Tindell, signed a proclamation honoring the event as well as Lauren Anzaldo, Fleet and Family Support Services, NASWF Commanding Officer Paul Bowdich, NASWF Executive Officer Jim Brownlee, and Sue Hand, Favor House.
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: City of Milton holds annual Domestic Violence Awareness ceremony