CRIME PREVENTION DIVISION Captain Don Detillion, Crime Prevention Specialist heads the division. Capt. Detillion has served as a deputy for 43 years. In 2001 he was named the Ohio Crime Prevention Practitioner of the year. The Crime Prevention Division assists the public in the prevention of crime with the knowledge and protection available by the Ross County Sheriff's Office. We have several programs to offer assistance to the public and help them in the battle of crime prevention. Contact Crime Prevention: 773-1186 Captain Detillion ext;131 E-Mail Crime Prevention PROGRAMS NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH~ This county wide program also known as The Eyes & Ears Program combines communities and law enforcement together with community policing. For a list of Neighborhood Watch Programs in Ross County please visit Crime watch web site or contact Don or Teresa to get one started in your area. For more information call Don Detillion GUN LOCK SAFETY PROGRAM~FREE gun locks are available from the Ross County Sheriff's Office to protect you and your family IF you have a gun in your home. Call the Ross County Sheriff's Office to receive one. CITIZENS LAW ACADEMY~ This academy is all over the country and now here with us to enhance your understanding of the Sheriff's Office and their role in your community. Some of the areas covered include: Road Division Operations, Dispatch, Investigations, K-9 demonstrations and arrest control tactics and firearms. The objective of the academy is not to certify you as a deputy, but rather to educate you on the methods of how our office is operated and to build a stronger partnership with the Sheriff's Office in protecting and serving our neighborhoods. To find dates of the next class or to enroll please visit our Citizens Law Academy web page. Or call Lt. Matt Large at the Ross County Sheriff's Office JUNIOR DEPUTY PROGRAM~A program for children 11 to 18 years of age. In this program the children learn about law enforcement and are able to help the community by doing volunteer work at several of the county events. They are the sole sponsors of the Ross County Sheriff's Office Christmas Food Basket Program by donating the money to purchase 50 baskets and distribute them. For more information call Don Detillion RESERVE DEPUTY PROGRAM~This program is where Certified Law Enforcement Officers volunteer their time to serve Ross County assisting all other Deputies. BIKE PATROL~This program is run by Reserve Deputies who volunteer their time to serve Villages, bike trails and special events. Businesses sponsor each rider providing them with needed equipment. HOME SECURITY INSPECTION PROGRAM~A Crime Prevention Member will assess your home and let you know what security measures you can do to make your home more safe. Call Capt. Detillion for more information KID PRINT PROGRAM~This program is used to help parents with the identification of their child in case an AMBER ALERT is issued. A picture is taken, thumb print and general information are collected on the computer and placed in a KID PRINT data base. A card is printed off for the parents to keep. For more information call Lt. Matt Large. McGRUFF~ The crime prevention dog is a spokesperson for the National Crime Prevention Association. Our McGruff comes alive with a taped message and music with the assistance of the Jr. Deputies. McGruff teaches crime prevention to children in a fun way. SAFETY PUP~ Safety Pup educates the younger students on safety with the help of the Jr. Deputies. BICYCLE SAFETY~ This program is to teach children how to enjoy bicycle riding in a safe way. The Bike Patrol and Capt. Detillion hold several sessions to check the bicycles and teach safety. EDDIE EAGLE~ A gun safety program geared for children to teach them all of the important issues of a gun. They are taught to "STOP!", "Don't Touch!", "Leave the area!", and "Tell an Adult!". Appointments are set by Capt. Detillion to teach this class. PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS Sheriff Nichols is fully aware of the need to get programs in Ross County to help our seniors. February 1999 the Ross County Sheriff's Office joined a national program called TRIAD that brings together the National Sheriff's Association, AARP and the International Association of Police Chiefs. The sole purpose of the Ross County Sheriff's Office starting TRIAD is to promote senior safety and to reduce the unwarranted fear of crime that seniors often experience. Lt. Dale Gillette, TRIAD Coordinator establishes all programs to be part of the Ross County TRIAD. Lt. Gillette also works closely with the Deputies, Prosecuting Attorneys Office and Ohio Attorney Generals Office in assisting all senior crimes such as Senior Financial Exploitation. The S.A.L.T. Council(meaning Senior And Law Enforcement Together) was formed to run the TRIAD. The members started out as 12 in Jan 1999 and are up to 91 as of summer 2006. Assisting Lt. Gillette with the S.A.L.T. Council and other programs for seniors of Ross County is Deputy Pam McMurray. Pam brings her love of helping seniors to the Ross County Sheriff's Office with a decade of volunteer work helping seniors in the community. PROGRAMS: GUIDING LIGHT~Beacon Lights(flashing lights) given to use in case of emergency to make your home easy to distinguish. R.U.OK?~Computer phone call to check daily on seniors and handicapped. If no anwser they will be checked on. Senior Driving Safety Course~A driving program for those 55 and older. CELL WATCH~ Cell phones given to seniors so they can use the 911 feature. These phones are donated, and FREE to all seniors. COURT WATCH~Members of the S.A.L.T. Council attend hearings of other seniors or senior that have been neglected, abused or used to show their support. GATEKEEPERS~Utility companies contact the Sheriff's Office if a senior looks like they have a need. PROJECT LIFESAVER~A bracelet is placed on a person with Alzheimer's or any other related diseases so if they wander away they can be located with modern technology. 911 PHONES~These phones have a large button that will direct your call straight to the nearest 911. Also a personal alert alarm with a loud alarm. SENIOR COOL DOWN~New fans are purchased to buy and give FREE to needy seniors during the summer months. SPEAKERS BUREAU~The Ross County Sheriff's Office has a Speakers Bureau that will more than gladly speak to your group on following topics: Home Security, Business Security, Telemarketing Fraud, Safety For Seniors, Personal Safety, D.A.R.E Program, Child Safety, Stranger Awareness. Contact TRIAD Division: 773-1186 Lt Gillette ext;163 Pam McMurray ext;121 E-Mail Lt. Gillette E-Mail Pam McMurray