National Corrections Supervisor Awarded
Congratulation to Sgt. Armen Alexandrian who has been certified as a national corrections supervisor. Alexandrian passed a written test in August at the American Correctional Association (ACA) Convention in August. Alexandrian is one of three nationally certified supervisors in the Lafayette Parish Corrections Division.
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Shenandoah Neighborhood Watch Appreciates Deputies
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Dear Sheriff Neustrom
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Dear Sheriff Neustrom:
I would like to start off by thanking the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Department for their assistance in the planning and implementation of our Neighborhood Watch program. As you may already be aware, our neighborhood is not within the city limits of any smaller municipality, and is simply part of rural Lafayette Parish. Our neighborhood had increasing problems with thefts and criminal damage to property, and simply used the Lafayette Parish Sheriff s Department as a means of reporting the incidents.
After much frustration, our neighborhood decided it was time to take action and put a stop to our neighborhood problems. Sergeant Tom Stith with the Community Services Unit has been more than helpful and cooperative in assisting with getting the Neighborhood Watch up and running, and keeping it maintained.
Sergeant Stith and Deputy Elisa Foster came to our first Neighborhood Watch meeting armed with flyers, pamphlets, and a well of information which they shared with us. They gave us instruction on personal safety, securing our homes, monitoring the neighborhood and keeping ourselves safe in doing so, and dealing with certain situations that may arise, as well as how to work with the Sheriffs Department in resolving our problems, including a pro-active approach at deterring crime.
Our neighborhood also had a block party several months after starting our program, at which Sergeant Stith, his lovely wife, and Deputy Darrell Doucet attended. Sergeant Stith and Deputy Doucet presented some of our Neighborhood Watch Block Captains with the signs we had ordered and that were delivered to the Sheriff s Department, and made sure to get to know
the neighbors, listen to their concerns, and generally let the neighborhood know that the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Department is backing us in our endeavor.
I also wanted to add that Sergeant Stith and his wife attended the block party on their own personal time and we are very thankful to them for their presence and for Sergeant Stith's respectable work ethic. He is an asset to the Sheriff's Department, Actually, Sergeant Tom Stith, Deputy Darrell Doucet, and Deputy Elisa Foster, are all assets to your Department.
I initially had some doubts about the Neighborhood Watch program and its effectiveness. However, after just a few weeks, our neighborhood was seeing a decrease in criminal and mischievous activity, and after just a few months, the neighborhood is relatively quiet.
When the Shenandoah Neighborhood Watch began, our neighborhood was having approximately 3 to 4 incidents (give or take a few) per week. Our neighborhood now has zero incidents per week with just an occasional problem reported. It appears that with a little pro¬active involvement, we are able to deter problems in our neighborhood.
Again, I thank the Lafayette Parish Sheriff s Department, Sergeant Tom Stith, Deputy Darrell Doucet, and Deputy Elisa Foster, as well as all of the patrolling deputies, in helping to continue to make our neighborhood a safe haven for our families!
With kind regards, I remain
Very truly yours,
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Marguerite Fitzgerald, Shenandoah Neighborhood Watch Coordinator
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Press Releases
Deputy of Quarter Honored
Monday, August 4, 2008
Sheriff Michael W. Neustrom and the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office honored outstanding Deputies at their quarterly awards ceremony. Deputies representing the Administrative, Enforcement and Corrections Divisions were recognized for outstanding service to the Sheriff's Office and the citizens of Lafayette Parish.
Administration:
Training Specialist Tracy Girard – Training Specialist Girard has been with the Sheriff's Office since 2004 and currently serves as an A.L.E.T.A. instructor as well as an instructor in areas such PPCT, First Aid & CPR, Verbal Judo, Legal Update/Use of Force, and Firearms, where he applies innovative training techniques to both cadets and co-workers. Despite becoming ill recently due to the heat, Training Specialist Girard continued to work at the firing range in order to ensure the cadets qualified with their firearms – an example of his dedication to the concept of teamwork.
Enforcement:
Detective Michael Babineaux & Detective Dwayne Angelle – Detective Babineaux serves in the Juvenile section of C.I.D.; Detective Angelle serves in the Crime Scene section of C.I.D. They are nominated for their actions during a recent homicide investigation. Detective Babineaux worked diligently to gather evidence, including phone records and statements from family members and witnesses, all of which led to a quick arrest. Detective Angelle gathered evidence that was later used by our agency as well as federal agents to conduct tests that helped bring to light what had actually occurred. Through their actions, both detectives “have displayed dedication to their assignments and responsibilities by elevating their efforts to a higher level in order to more completely investigate this crime."
Corrections:
Captain Colby Barbier – Captain Barbier serves as supervisor of the Work Release Program and is nominated for not only his supervisory skills but also for serving as an example to his employees who have become supervisors themselves. Through good advice, understanding, and going above and beyond, he has served as an inspiration.
Craig Stansbury
Public Information Officer
Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
337-236-5876
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