COMMUNITY SUPPORT DIVISION
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he Community Support
Division includes:
• Crime Prevention Unit
• Victim Services Unit
• School Resource Officer Unit
• Training Center
• Personnel & Recruiting
• Community Support Manager
• Homeless Outreach
Lt. Kelly Velder is assigned
as the Commander over Youth
Services which provides public
safety services to 76 schools.
School Resource Officers (SRO)
are assigned at each of the high
schools and middle schools.
Last year, SROs
played a major
role in educating
students as to the
serious nature of
social media. The
department saw a
major increase in threats directed
toward schools via social media.
Two videos were produced for
students and parents to bring this
issue to the forefront. The SRO
Unit also oversees lockdown drills
to ensure that public safety plans
are ready and functional.
Police Explorer Post #602
had 18 students assigned
last year and they assisted in
several departmental operations
throughout the year. From special
events, to burglary prevention
efforts, to assisting with our police
memorial services, explorers are
an important segment of the
department’s team. The post took
several high honors and awards at
competitions held around the state.
In 2015, the Victim Services
Unit led by Derrelyn Perryman
provided crisis intervention and
follow-up referrals to over 11,000
victims of crime, their families, and
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