CPO LEADERSHIP TRAINING WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Community Outreach Specialist – Public Affairs DOREEN RIVERA Public Information Officer – Public Affairs JEFF TALBOT
About WCSO • Approx. 600 employees • Services unincorporated Washington County, contract cities – Banks – Cornelius – Gaston • Operate Washington County’s only jail
About WCSO • Variety of special teams, including inter-agency: – Search & Rescue / Explorer Post – K-9 team – Marine patrol – Mental health team – Domestic violence team – Tactical team (SWAT) – Negotiations team
Pioneering into a new era • Enhanced Sheriff’s Patrol District (ESPD) - 1987 – Approximately 208,000 residents of urban unincorporated Washington County • CALEA accredited since 2004
Community outreach specialists Doreen Rivera North of HWY 26 (Bethany, Cedar Mill) Lee Blevins HWY 217 corridor & South County (Raleigh Hills, Garden Home, Metzger) Amy Terrones Aloha *Western Washington County*
Community outreach specialists Resources they can provide: • Police activity inquiries • Set up a neighborhood watch • Request personnel to community events • Community issues, concerns – Traffic, crime trends, nuisance properties, homeless-related issues, etc.
What to expect at CPO meetings • WCSO uniformed deputy and community outreach specialist typically in attendance • Will bring printed handouts – Crime statistics – Sheriff’s Office News • Will discuss current issues, upcoming events, seasonal PSAs, etc. • Address questions, concerns
What to expect at CPO meetings • CPO meetings are your opportunity to ask questions and raise concerns to law enforcement. – If staff doesn’t know an answer, they will research and follow-up, or discuss further with you one on one. • If you have specific items you’d like WCSO personnel to address or set aside additional time for, feel free to contact your community outreach specialist ahead of time.
CPO LEADERSHIP TRAINING WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
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