Sheriff James Pohlmann to be sworn-in for second four-year term at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 30, in the St. Bernard Parish Courthouse in Chalmette

Sheriff James Pohlmann will be sworn-in for a second four-year term at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 30, in the St. Bernard Parish Courthouse in Chalmette.

Sheriff Pohlmann, a native of St. Bernard Parish, has been with the Sheriff’s Office since 1983.

He was elected sheriff in November 2011 after serving as Chief Deputy to then-Sheriff Jack A. Stephens since 2008, overseeing all law enforcement operations. He won a second term last year when he was unopposed.

“My goal in this next term is to make sure St. Bernard remains the safest parish in the New Orleans area,’’ Sheriff Pohlmann said.

“My staff and I constantly track where crime is occurring and put special emphasis on those areas. We believe the department does a good job reacting to what needs to be done.’’

“And we will apply emerging technology available to law enforcement for crime-fighting.’’

“Also, quick response time to calls has been the hallmark of our department and will remain that way,’’ the sheriff said.

Training programs for our officers was a high priority in my first term and will remain so, Sheriff Pohlmann said. “Our S.W.A.T. team has been reorganized and expanded and is training in public buildings to be prepared for any situation involving armed intruders.’’

And we will continue with free programs for the public, including our Refuse to be a Victim lecture held in December, which includes expert advice on what type locks and lighting you should be using at your home and business, as well as other crime prevention tips.

“Our Junior Deputy program for boys and girls 10-13 held in the summer these last two years has been popular, as well as our Citizens Police Academy beginning in August, the Night Out Against Crime held in October and the Neighborhood Watch program.

Residents should call Capt. Charles Borchers at 278-7628 or Dep. Eric Eilers at 278-7799 to register for any program held for the public.