The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office is lighting its administrative buildings and jails in green to honor the service of veterans and the sacrifices made by their families, according to a November 6 report by Gephardt Daily.
As part of a national initiative called Operation Green Light, the SLCSO administrative building, the Metro jail, and the Oxbow jail will remain illuminated in green at night through Nov. 11, which is Veterans Day.
The department issued a statement expressing pride in recognizing the nation's veterans. This recognition includes veterans who serve the community as members of the Sheriff's Office.
The department stated it is committed to supporting veterans within the community and helping them connect with available resources.
Operation Green Light is a national initiative. More information regarding the program and methods to support veterans can be found at www.naco.org/operationgreenlight.
The green lighting at the SLCSO administrative building, the Metro jail, and the Oxbow jail is scheduled to continue until Nov. 11.
