Henry County Public Safety leaders including Emergency Management Agency Director Don Ash, Police Chief Mark Amerman, Deputy Police Chief Mike Ireland and Deputy Fire Chief of Operations Rodney Wiggins were first in line this morning to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.

In an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Henry County public safety and first responders are encouraged to receive the vaccine.

Amerman said he is leading by example and showing his officers that the vaccine shot is safe to get.

“I think it is important that I start and lead by example for the men and women of the Henry County Police Department,” said Amerman. “I think that it is important for everyone who can possibly get vaccinated to do so, so we can beat this virus and get back to normal.”

Several members of Henry County’s public safety departments participated in today’s event.