Deputy Honored as ACA Corrections Officer
Congratulations to Deputy Olugbenga Shomade, he is following the footsteps of his Work Release co-workers and supervisors and setting a trend in the process.
In May, Deputy Shomade passed the ACA Corrections Officer Exam. With this accomplishment, Shomade became the first driver to obtain this status and the fourth Work Release employee to receive ACA certification.
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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
Sheriff's Office Honors Retirees & Deputies of the Quarter
Thursday, April 17, 2003
Sheriff Michael W. Neustrom would like to congratulate the following retirees who are being recognized for outstanding service and outstanding Lafayette Parish Sheriff Deputies who are being honored as Deputy of the Quarter.
Retirees: Lt. Janelle Benoit-Civil/Tax Division–30 Years; Deputy Barbara Abbott – CID-15 yrs; Deputy Glenn Ortego-Finance (Bonding)-12 yrs; Deputy Oray Choplin-LPCC-12 yrs.
Thanks for your many years of dedicated service to the citizens of Lafayette Parish! Enjoy your retirement!
Deputies of the Quarter
Administration–Kenny Duhon–Asst Director-Training & Professional Development
Deputy Kenny Duhon has proven himself as both an employee and a supervisor. He is eager to help co-workers and is known as a problem solver. Kenny often volunteers to give lectures to citizen groups on topics such as domestic violence, driving safety, civilian firearms, and hunting safety and serves as an instructor for the LPSO self-defense classes. Kenny is a “motivated” and “inspiring” employee who “personifies professionalism and a willingness to lead the way into the future.”
Corrections – Sergeant William Marmottin – Corrections Supervisor
Sgt. Marmottin is the “backbone” of his shift and has pulled his shift together through “tough and stressful times.” The deputies on his shift look up to him and consider him to be a “true old fashioned leader who backs his deputies 120%.”
Enforcement - Deputy Adam Morris – Patrol (Deputy Morris has been nominated twice for two separate incidents) 1) While responding to a criminal trespass call, Deputy Morris was notified that Communications had received several other calls in reference to attempted burglaries in progress in the same area. While checking residences in the area, Deputy Morris discovered an open door, searched the house with fellow deputies, and discovered the owner hiding in a closet and the suspect hiding under a bed. The suspect was under the influence and in possession of several bottles of medication, but was apprehended before he could cause serious harm to the homeowner, the deputies, or himself.
2) While responding to a Domestic Disturbance in progress with unknown circumstances, Deputy Morris was informed that known and unknown males had robbed the victim’s business. Deputy Morris located the known suspect, and through additional investigation, located the other suspect. Deputy Morris was able to get a confession from one of the suspects, which led to the arrest of both suspects and the recovery of all stolen property relating to the crime.
Donna Delahoussaye
Media Relations/Projects Coordinator
Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office
337-236-5814/337-232-9211
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