| 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 Eddie Eagle Gun Safety program teaches children to "STOP. DON'T TOUCH. LEAVE THE AREA. TELL AN ADULT." Appropriate for grades Pre-K to 4th. For more information call Jamie Cordoba at 379-2903 or e-mail her here. S.U.D.S. (SHERIFF'S UNDERAGE DRINKING STING) The Sheriff's Underage Drinking Sting (SUDS) program educates minors on the effects of alcohol and the legal consequences of underage drinking. It consists of both educational programs to schools and civic groups as well as enforcement efforts to curb the number of minors who partake in underage drinking. For more information contact Cpl. Greg Pace at 379-2965 or e-mail him here. The Citizen Ride Along program is intended to provide private citizens and civilian personnel with a first hand knowledge of policing functions. This is accomplished by offering the opportunity to ride with a patrol deputy during a normal shift assignment. The goal of the program is to give the citizen a closer look at the functions of local law enforcement. For more information call Lt. Roger Haney at 379-2905 or e-mail him here. 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. S.T.A.R. (SHERIFF'S TALK AND READ) The Sheriff's Talk And Read (STAR) program is designed to give children an up close and personal look at law enforcement officers and help enhance the image of law enforcement. Throughout the year, volunteer deputies from the Sheriff's Office come into classrooms and read books to younger students. For more information call Lt. Roger Haney at 379-2905 or e-mail him here. The Refuse To Be A Victim program is a nationally recognized crime prevention program developed by the National Rifle Association. It promotes awareness and prevention of criminal confrontation. Topics covered include home, automobile, phone, technological, travel, and personal security. For more information contact Lt. Greg Daniel at 335-4192 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 Sgt. Robert Laird at 379-2982 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 Sgt. Cindy Stephens at 379-2925 or e-mail her 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. Greg Daniel at 335-4192 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. |