Marshall County Sheriff Phil Sims

WAAY 31's Pat Simon and Marie Waxel talk with Marshall County Sheriff Phil Sims about how the Sheriff's Office is coping with protests during the pandemic

Jeff chunn.

This morning..

We are learning more about how local sheriffs deputies are responding to recent protests..

And how they are staying safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

Joining us live via zoom is sheriff phil sims from the marshall county sheriffs office.

Sheriff sims -- good morning.

Marshall county had a peaceful protest last weekend-- what did you learn then that could heklp you be prepared for the one happening this weekend in guntersville?

Preparedness and social distancing concerns?

We are at that point wondering in the next few days if recent protests are leading to spikes in coronavirus.

What do you tell those not only attending protests but also more and more getting out and about?

This quarantine fatigue?

Sheriffs office -- any deputies self-isolating?

Jail protocol?

Any change over the last month?