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WACOP (Wis. Association
of Community Orientating Policing) – This State organization develops and
trains in problem solving and a resource for the exchange of ideas.
State conference is held annually.
· Triad
/ S.A.L.T. Council – Senior citizens and law
enforcement working together to address issues that concern senior citizens
in Sheboygan County such as crime prevention, health and safety education
and quality of life issues. . Projects that Triad sponsor include:
Vehicle Winterization, File for Life, Home Preservation, Court House Greeter
Program and distribution of educational material.
· Neighbor
Against Drugs – This program is introduced into
neighborhoods where a drug house is present and empowers neighbors to work
together to force the drug house to close down or move. This program
has been highly successful cleaning up dozens of neighborhoods throughout
the city. Drug training and education is also part of the program
through neighborhood meetings, public presentations and the media.
Another positive outcome of this program is that it brings neighbors closer
together and getting along. Neighbors Against Drugs has received State
and National recognition. Two programs that have grown from this
popular program are Employers Against Drugs and Students Against Drugs.
· Citizen
Academy – This is a 10-week class designed to
educate the general public what police training and to give citizens a
better understanding of a police officers job so citizens can better relate
to the difficulties officers face. Instruction is given through both
classroom lectures and hands-on practical exercises. A total of 18
subjects are covered. The goal is to build community support for
police and academy participants become advocates of the police department.
· Sheboygan
Countywide Crime Stoppers – Crime Stoppers provides
a way for citizens to report information about a crime anonymously through a
tip line (1-877-CUF-THEM). If the information provided leads to an arrest,
the citizen may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000.00. The
Crime Stoppers Boards consists of civilians throughout the county. Money
received from fund raising events and donations, are used to pay rewards and
educate the public. In 2010, Crime Stoppers will be sponsoring a
National Night Out Event- Walk Against Crime on August 3, 2010, and a Crime
Prevention Safety Fair on October 2, 2010.
· Quick
$50 – Quick 50 is a program of Crime Stoppers
operated at high schools and middle schools in the county. This program
encourages students to provide information about drugs, alcohol and weapons
in their schools. Information received that results in the
confiscation of one of these items will result in a $50.00 reward to the
student providing the tip.
· Sheboygan
Neighborhood Pride – This committee oversees the
operation and finances of various projects, such as Neighbors Against Drugs,
Employers Against Drugs and Students Against Drugs and Neighborhood
Associations.
Neighborhood Associations -
Community policing works with citizens and
Sheboygan Neighborhood Pride, in establishing neighborhood associations.
Not to be confused with home
owner associations, neighborhood associations unites neighbors together and
connects the neighborhood with community resources to help solve
neighborhood issues.
· Fleetwatch
– A program that is countywide, that involves city/county entities and
public service companies working with law enforcement. These entities
are trained to identify and report crimes in progress or suspicious
circumstances. They are also given descriptions of suspects and/or
vehicles that were involved in a recent crime so they become the extend eyes
and ears of law enforcement. They can also help in looking for missing
adults or children.
· Wisconsin
Wins – In cooperation with the Family Resource
Center and the Wisconsin Wins Program, we assist in checking dozens of
retail outlets in the city if tobacco sales are made to minors. With
the help of youth volunteers, these businesses are checked. The goal
is to educate businesses and encourage them not to sell tobacco products to
minors through a reward system set up by the Wins program.
· Alarms
– To maintain a record of security type alarms that are activated at
Sheboygan businesses and residents and to enforce licensing of these
locations for an alarm permit. Also to fine businesses that have an
excess amount of false alarms without having the problem repaired.
· Robbery
Training – This training is provided to area
financial institutions and businesses on what to expect and what to do
during a robbery. Training is done at the business for all employees.
Employees are told to react during the mock robbery as they would during an
actual robbery. The mock robbery is followed by discussion and
training tips. Training is very realistic.
· Security
Surveys & Security Checks – Surveys are an in depth
examination of a business property to point out weaknesses in their
security. This examination involves going on-site and walking the
property with management or supervisors as well as understanding their
concerns. Often photos and sketches are taken of the property.
This information is then compiled into a formal report of recommendations
that is forwarded to the company for their consideration and use.
Security Checks are not as detailed as a Security Surveys and are focused on
a specific issue rather than a total property survey.
· Media
– Officers often work with local media through interviews and articles
covering safety and crime prevention topics. Also to announce police
related community events.
· Sponsored
Public Events – Participation in area events such
as the County Fair, Safety days at the Mall, local festivals, school & civic
group sponsored events. Booths are often set up providing information,
pamphlets, workbooks and promotional items to visitors of the event as well
as being present to answer questions from visitors at the event.
· Police
Department Tours – Officers honor numerous requests every year from
groups to take tours of the police department. Most requests are from
scout troops and school groups.
· Meal
Site Talks – Regular presentations are made to the meal site at the
Senior Citizen Center annually. Topics revolve around safety issues
for senior citizens. This program is popular with seniors because this
provides them an opportunity to express concerns to police in an informal
setting.
· Committees
– Officers are often requested to join or belong to outside organizations as
a representative of the Sheboygan Police Department.
If any group, business or individual would be
interested in any of the items listed above, please contact the Community
Policing Coordinator, Todd Priebe.
Please contact your Neighborhood
District Officer For the Following Services:
Requests for Talks &
Presentations – During the year the Community
Policing Unit honors dozens of requests for presentation and a variety of
topics. These presentations are given to public and private groups,
civic groups, church groups and schools. Topics presented include:
personal safety, identity theft, illegal drugs, street smarts, stranger
danger, safer seniors, scams & frauds, telemarketing scams, gun safety,
making right choices, as well as others. Presentations can run from 30
minutes to 2 hours.
VARDA
– The installation of the VARDA alarm to assist in the investigations.
Training has also been provided to the patrol officers so they are also able
to install these alarms as needed.
Problem Solving – Numerous requests are made by
citizens, groups, other officers and city representatives to assist in
finding solutions to ongoing problems that effect the peace, safety and
quality of life for individuals, neighborhoods or businesses. Problem
solving often includes the use of outside resources, departments & agencies.
Problem solving can be obtained through mediation, warnings or arrests.
Neighborhood
Watch – An organized group of neighbors that work
together for the common goal of making their neighborhood a safer place to
live. Neighborhood Watch groups are encouraged to select a watch
captain and to determine issues that are in their area. Guidance is
provided by a police representative to help the groups get started, provide
resources, help in problem solving and training. Watch groups are
encouraged to manage themselves.
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