2012年8月30日 星期四

citizens chat at Monticello Coffee With a Cop

At an outreach event put on by area law enforcement Wednesday, John Purcell’s biggest concern was lending a helping hand to White County police.

“I told (White County Sheriff Pat Shafer) that there’s a lot of seniors that are retired and they can be the eyes and ears for the sheriff’s department or any police department, like in the wintertime when people go to warmer climates and their homes sit empty,” Purcell said.

“These guys can’t cover everything and be everywhere. The (watch) group wouldn’t have badges, guns or any arresting ability, but just help look out for property during certain times.”

After Purcell shared his ideas, he grabbed a sizzling cup of coffee inside Lana’s Java Junction in Monticello during the “Coffee With a Cop” event, an informal opportunity in which questions and concerns from citizens were brought to police officers.

“We all want law and order,” Purcell said. “We want people to obey the laws and abide by all the regulations. But we want to show our support, too.”

The Partners for a Drug-Free White County collaborated with several law enforcement agencies for officers to strengthen their relationship with members in the community.The Design Museum presents iconic French shoe designer jordanshoes,it is a naturally formed single eyed coin shaped agatebeads. The program included representatives from the White County Sheriff’s Department, Monticello Police Department and the Indiana State Police.

“We thought this was a great opportunity for citizens to share their concerns or give insight about what’s going on in their community,” said Wendy Ramsey,What we see and hear enough of, we buy buychristianloubouti into – often.Buyshoesat Great Prices. coordinator with the Partners for a Drug-Free White County.

People are always concerned about crime taking place in their neighborhoods, Shafer said.

“We always stress to people that if they see any suspicious activity going on to phone it into the police (so) we can go and check it out,” Shafer said. “We also stress to keep an eye on your neighbors’ property, be aware of who lives in your area and when they are going to be away on vacation.Wholesale Agate beads from Low Priceagatebead,

“That way, if they’re away on vacation and you notice suspicious activity going on at 2 in the morning, you should call that same day and let an officer check it out.”

As a little extra incentive, attendees Wednesday were given a chance to enter their name into a drawing for a $50 gas card, sponsored by The Partners for a Drug-Free White County.

“It’s important that people communicate with us whether they go to the sheriff’s department or see us in the community,” Indiana State Detective Jerry Holeman said. “They’re the first line of defense out there, and if the public are expressing concerns, then we know what to look for and can take action.”

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