Volunteer award
Congratulations to SRO Deputy Chris Batchelor, on receiving St. Basil Knights of Columbus Council #10721 "Volunteer of the Month Award".
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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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Victim Services
Victim Services Brochure Over the past several decades, society has come to realize that the treatment victims receive in the aftermath of a crime can have a tremendous impact on their ability to recover both physically and emotionally. In response to this, the majority of states have passed legislation granting specific rights to victims of certain crimes.
In an effort to protect the rights of victims, Sheriff Michael W. Neustrom and the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office have established the Victim Services Program. In accordance with Louisiana law, people who are the victims of the following crimes or the attempt of any of the following crimes may be eligible to register as a victim with the State of Louisiana: 1. Any Homicide » 1st Degree Murder
» 2nd Degree Murder
» Manslaughter
» Negligent Homicide
» Vehicular Homicide
(In cases where the victim is deceased or is a minor under 18 years of age, a parent/guardian or family member may register for the victim). Back to Top 2. Any Felony Offense (including attempts to commit any of them) defined in R.S. 14:2(13) » Solicitation for Murder
» 1st degree murder
» 2nd degree murder
» Manslaughter
» Aggravated battery
» 2nd degree battery
» Aggravated assault on a peace officer with a firearm
» Mingling harmful substances
» Aggravated rape
» Forcible rape
» Simple rape
» Sexual battery
» Aggravated sexual battery
» Oral sexual battery
» Aggravated oral sexual battery
» Intentional exposure to AIDS virus
» Aggravated kidnapping
» 2nd degree kidnapping
» Simple kidnapping
» Aggravated arson
» Aggravated criminal damage to property
» Aggravated burglary
» Armed robbery
» 1st degree robbery
» Simple robbery
» Purse snatching
» Extortion
» Assault by drive-by shooting
» Aggravated crime against nature
» Carjacking
» Illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities Back to Top 3. Any Sexual Offense 4. Vehicular Negligent Injuring » 1st Degree Vehicular Negligent Injuring Services Provided by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Victim Services Program » Ensuring victims receive prompt emergency, social, and medical services.
» Distributing the Victim Notice and Registration Form to victims who are eligible for registration.
» Providing private settings for the interviewing of victims.
» Notifying properly registered victims of the release of those accused or convicted from custody. » Informing employers that victim cooperation in investigations may require them to miss work.
» Maintaining the confidentiality of all victims.
» Referring victims to social service agencies for counseling and financial services.
» Working with the proper authorities to ensure any stolen or other personal property is returned to victims or their families when it is no longer needed as evidence.
These services are provided at no cost as a public service by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office with assistance from a Crime Victims Assistance grant through the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement.
As an additional service, we have included a Victim Services Packet below that can be downloaded or printed to assist you, a friend, or family member. If you have any questions about our services please contact us at 337-232-9211. Victim Services Brochure Back to Top
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