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SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS The School Resource Officer Program provides police presence in the two high schools and one middle school within the City of Sarasota. Each School Resource Officer is actively engaged in school activities and provides each school with law enforcement services and coordination. The School Resource Officers are active and engaged with the student body at each of their campuses. Homeless Outreach Team Members Officer David Dubendorf, Lt. Lori Jaress, Case Worker Sherree Brown, Case Worker Calvin Collins, and Sgt. Michael Schwieterman HOMELESS OUTREACH TEAM Comprised of one Sergeant, one Officer, and two Case Managers, the purpose of the Homeless Outreach Team is to interact with the City of Sarasota’s homeless population. By building relationships and trust, they are able to educate and encourage interested individuals on the assistance available in the Continuum of Care as well as other local social services while making referrals to such programs. While working with the team, individuals are referred to services at the Salvation Army for shelter, security, and provisions. The members of the team also provide training to all Officers on homeless services, City Ordinances, and interactions with the homeless population. Sergeant Eric Bolden: SRO Unit Supervisor Officer Todd Perna: Brookside Middle School Officer Sheldon Cantrell: Sarasota High School Officer Dominic Harris: Booker High School In 2015, The School Resource Officers received the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) Model Agency Award. This is presented to agencies that exemplify the NASRO triad concept in training, policies and standards and that demonstrate creative and innovative approaches to school-based policing. (Pictured right) SRO Dominic Harris, SRO Todd Perna, Sgt. Eric Bolden, & Sgt. Christopher Devaney 18
CITIZEN’S VOLUNTEER PROGRAM The Citizen Volunteer Program is an excellent opportunity to join others who are committed to the community that we live in and the police department that serves them. Our volunteers serve as additional eyes and ears for the Sarasota Police Department. Our program provides a resource of qualified volunteers to assist the Sarasota Police Department in maintaining and improving the quality of service provided to the citizens of the City of Sarasota. CRIME PREVENTION The department currently has two Crime Prevention Officers. Both officers are certified Crime Prevention Practitioners who perform some of the most important tasks as part of Sarasota Police Department’s overall community policing and crime prevention efforts. These include community outreach events such as National Night Out, giving presentations to Community and Neighborhood Groups, and organizing the Blue + You movie nights. In December 2015, Officer Cherie McKeon was named the president of the Suncoast Crime Prevention Association, an organization dedicated to develop and promote professional standards of ethics, education, and competence in the field of crime prevention and promote crime prevention practices for the purpose of decreasing crime, the fear of crime, and improving the quality of life. The associations meet monthly and provide training. Volunteers aid and assist the operations of the Police Department in a variety of ways. You can find them working as downtown Ambassadors, in support and administrative positions, on the street during special events and parades, or even patrolling neighborhoods in our community. In 2015, the 68 volunteers collectively donated more than 16,296 hours of their time and talents back to the community. If you would like to learn more about becoming a Citizen Volunteer for the Sarasota Volunteers Joan Steber, Dot Jones, Pat Lavender, & Belinda Livingston with Volunteer Coordinator Michelle Rinaca
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