Raleigh County Litter Control officers use law enforcement powers to tackle trash

Raleigh County Litter Control officers use law enforcement powers to tackle trash

BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) Several years ago, Raleigh County became the first in the state to give its litter control officers law enforcement powers. It was an unconventional approach at the time that quickly picked up steam. Now, counties across the state have since picked up the practice using Raleigh County's model. But how does it work?According to Raleigh County Litter Control Officer Skee Barley, the first step is addressing the property owner…