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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Reserve Division extra patrols

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Reserve Division deputies
conducting extra patrols during holiday season

The hustle and bustle of the busy holiday season can leave us distracted, making us easy targets for criminals, St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

In an effort to keep St. Bernard Parish residents safe this Christmas, members of the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Reserve Division will conduct extra patrols during the holiday season around local shopping centers on Fridays and Saturdays, beginning Nov. 29 and continuing through Dec. 21.

“Our Reserve Division plays an important role in supplementing our police force in specific situations, including working during large scale events such as festivals, parades and athletic events throughout the parish,” Sheriff Pohlmann said. “They also assist us with extra patrols during the busy holiday shopping season.”

Capt. Charles Borchers, commander of the Reserve Division, said there are currently about two dozen Reserve Division deputies who are unpaid, volunteer officers.

The department always welcomes new applicants, Capt. Borchers said, and many Reserve Division deputies have gone on to become full-time, paid Sheriff’s Office deputies.

“You do not need a background in law enforcement,” Capt. Borchers said. “We provide all training and supply uniforms as well.”

To apply, Capt. Borchers said a person must meet the following criteria:

-Live in St. Bernard Parish
-Be at least 21 years old
-Have earned a high school diploma or GED
-Have a clean police record; background checks will be conducted.

For more information, or to obtain an application, contact Capt. Borchers at (504) 278-7628 or Sgt. Eric Eilers at (504) 278-7799.

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Take control of your safety sign up for Refuse To Be A Victim

Take control of your safety and sign up for the
St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office ‘Refuse To Be A Victim’ lecture

We often get stuck in the mindset of bad things only happen to bad people, but sometimes bad things happen to good people, too. However, there are steps you can take to limit your chances of falling prey to misfortune.

One sure way to decrease the odds of becoming a victim is to attend the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Refuse to be a Victim class.

Although St. Bernard Parish is one of the safest communities around the New Orleans metropolitan area, you could still find yourself the victim of a horrible random crime. In just a couple of hours though, the annual class, set for Wednesday, Nov. 13, will give participants the tools to be in the right mindset to limit their chances.

St. Bernard Parish residents looking for free expert advice on crime prevention measures for their home or business are encouraged to register.

The class will be presented by Capt. Charles Borchers, head of community relations and longtime Crime-Prevention and Neighborhood Watch director for the Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. Eric Eilers, and Dep. Aaron Johnson, who also serves as the Sheriff’s Office chaplain. It will be held at 6:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Sheriff’s Training Center, 2118 Jackson Blvd. in Chalmette.

“Refuse To Be A Victim” is a nationally recognized program founded in 1993.

To register, call Capt. Borchers at (504) 278-7628 or Sgt. Eilers at (504) 278-7799.

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