| POTTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS |
The Potter County Sheriff's Office has created several programs to better help the community by providing information and services. This consists of numerous specialty areas that cover a broad range of topics. Below are some of the programs and services offered by the Sheriff's Office and a brief description of their goals. |
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The Kid Safety program introduces children and their parents to ways in which kids can be safe at home and around strangers. The program consists of school presentations and brochures for parents and children to read together that help shows kids how to handle dangerous situations and strangers. For more information contact Lt. Roger Haney at 379-2905 or e-mail him here. The Drug Awareness program offers seminars and training to help inform the public of the dangers of drugs and the effects drugs have on people and the community. These classes are offered in one to three hour blocks and are available to the public, civic organizations, PTA Meetings and youth oriented programs. For more information contact Lt. Robert Laird at 379-2986 or e-mail him here. The Sheriff's Tobacco Awareness program educates minors on the effects of tobacco usage and the legal consequences of underage tobacco use. Like the SUDS program, efforts will consist of both educational and enforcement activities to help keep this growing problem under control. For more information call Lt. Robert Laird at 379-2986 or e-mail him here. The Gang Awareness program offers seminars and training to help inform the public of this growing problem. Seminars are available for one to three hours in length and provide knowledge to citizens about what gangs are about and what they can do if they suspect gang activity in their area. For more information contact Lt. Robert Laird at 379-2986 or e-mail him here. With theft on the rise, what better way to help identify your personal property than by engraving an identifying number on it. For those who desire to do this but do not have access to an engraver, the Sheriff's Office offers this device to be checked out for a limited time. This will help ensure that your property can be returned to you in a timely manner in the event it is stolen and recovered. Engravers are available to check out from the Sheriff's Office located at 608 S. Pierce. Bicycle riding is a lot of fun, great exercise and an economical form of transportation, but there are many rules of the road that kids need to know about. If you are looking for a program to teach bicycle safety and bicycle maintenance tips to a group, contact Lt. Dee Aduddell at 379-2936 or e-mail him here. Criminal activities are increasing in nearly all walks of life. In order to help you protect your property and family, the Potter County Sheriff's Office offers a residential security survey to help you make informed decisions regarding the safety and security of your home. To make arrangements for a survey call Lt. Dee Aduddell at 379-2936 or e-mail him here. |