The second annual Buchanan County Rural Crime Summit is scheduled March 8th at the American Legion Post 359 at 4826 Frederick.

Experts in rural crime from the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol will offer residents of Northwest Missouri the latest crime prevention information, along with current crime trends and methods of operation.

Sheriff’s Captain Bill Albertson tells us they’ll focus on several areas of interest, including cattle theft, home security, and a look at the investigative process, so victims will know what to expect.

Johnson County, Kansas Detective Brett Wilson will offer a look at his department’s new program called TRACE, which stands for Theft Reports of Agricultural and Construction Equipment.

The program alerts residents by e-mail when thefts have occurred.

The summit is from from 9am to 1pm Thursday with registration starting at 8:30 am. Breakfast and lunch will be served.

Captain Albertson says space is running out, and urges you to make reservations soon at 816-236-8894 or by email at [email protected]