Courtesy-JohnsonCountySheriff.com
FRANKLIN, Ind. – Johnson County Sheriff Duane Burgess released a statement Thursday regarding Governor Holcomb’s executive order mandating mask-wearing in public places beginning Monday, July 27.
Burgess said, “The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office will NOT be enforcing the executive order. We will continue to enforce the law as guided by the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Indiana, and those laws which are put into place by our elected legislators, as we are sworn to do.
Do not contact the sheriff’s office regarding violations of this executive order, call the Indiana State Department of Health. If a disturbance were to develop, deputies would respond. However, we will not respond solely for allegations of a violation of the executive order.
Remember, any business or organization may refuse service to any individual who refuses to wear a mask. Failure to leave when asked could be treated as Criminal Trespass, with legal ramifications.”
The sheriff ended by saying, “Whether you support or oppose the Governor’s decision, I encourage everyone to be respectful and tactful when addressing another person about their use of a mask.”
