Leon County Sheriff's Office, Prevention Programs

AKA:

Leon County Sheriff's Office; Community Relations Unit

Description:

*The Leon County Sheriff's Office Community Relations Unit are designated "Florida Crime Prevention Practitioners" and maintain current Instructor Certification status, the CRU conducts personal safety programs and develops personal safety plans tailored to individuals, all services and programs are provided free of charge
*Conducts residential and commercial security surveys ans suggests measures in the area of lighting, security and electronic surveillance, business owners will receive a complete debrief and a written report
*Workplace Violence programs are scheduled, interactive, on-site training and discussions with all staff, training includes recognition and response to instances of workplace violence, active shooter response and de-escalation strategies
*House of Worship Awareness Program is a detailed site survey and training for pastors, staff and church-goers can be conducted, to implement recommended safety procedures; training includes recognition and response to mental health crisis, de-escalation strategies, and active shooter response
*Robbery Program offers a specially designed program for retail stores, banks and other businesses combining a commercial security survey with personal safety training including prevention strategies, and recognition and response
*Annual Fraud Workshop is offered to area merchants in collaboration with the Big Bend Fraud and Forgery Task Force including the recognition of possible fraudulent banking activity, identity theft prevention, and general internet security
*Child Safety Programs are offered to all schools Pre-K through 12th grade, as well as, After-School and Community-based Youth programs including anti-bullying, cyberbullying, internet safety, drug abuse awareness, and proper use of social media; the CRU offers the National Crime Prevention Council!€™s various curriculum which uses McGruff the Crime Dog to communicate messages, such as, Child Lures (!€œStranger Danger!€), Role of a Deputy and Let!€™s Play it Safe
*Neighborhood Crime Watch trainers will meet with neighborhood stakeholders and assist through the process of starting and maintaining a traditional Crime Watch program, and also assists with the process of utilizing NextDoor (a free online social media application) as an alternative to the traditional program

Intake Process:

Call

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English

Eligibility:

Leon County residents; programs for youth and adults

Is Shelter?

No

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Date of Official Change:

April 11, 2024

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