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CRIME PREVENTION DIVISION
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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!".
PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS
Sheriff Lavender 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.
The TRIAD Coordinator establishes all programs to be part of the Ross County
TRIAD. Dep. Weber 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.
PROGRAMS:
- GUIDING LIGHT ~Beacon Lights(flashing lights) given to use in case of
emergency to make your home easy to distinguish.
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Senior Driving Safety Course ~A driving program for those 55 and older.
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CELL WATCH ~Cell phones given to seniors so they can use the 911 feature.
These phones are donated, and FREE to all seniors.
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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.
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GATEKEEPERS~ Utility companies contact the Sheriff's Office if a senior
looks like they have a need.
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PROJECT LIFESAVER~/b>AA 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.
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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.
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SENIOR COOL DOWN ~New fans are purchased to buy and give FREE to needy
seniors during the summer months.
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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.
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