An award-winning law enforcement professional in Bluffton, South Carolina, Jacob Higgins joined the Jasper County Sheriff's Office as the detective sergeant of the narcotics and gang unit in 2019. Previously, Jacob “Jake” Higgins worked as a detective with the Bluffton Police Department, where, in addition to investigating violent crime and narcotics cases, he taught the State of South Carolina Alive at 25 Course.
Automobile accidents are the number one killer of teenagers in the United States. Developed by the National Safety Council, the Alive at 25 course educates young people on how to minimize risk and make good choices when driving. The 4.5-hour program is taught by off-duty deputy sheriffs and police officers, all of whom can share firsthand knowledge of the dangers of irresponsible driving.
The Alive at 25 course utilizes activities, videos, and case studies to help students improve decision-making skills and improve problem-solving techniques. By the end of the course, they ideally gain a better understanding of their behavior behind the wheel and how it can impact their safety and the safety of other drivers on the road.
