Community Policing

"Working Together to Build a Bridge to a Better Tomorrow"

WHAT IS COMMUNITY POLICING?

It is a partnership between the Citizens and the Deputies, focused on preventing crime and improving neighborhoods. The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office has established Community Policing Teams in Bend, LaPine, Sisters, Terrebonne, Tumalo and Alfalfa. These Teams form a partnership to jointly resolve Community issues.

Community Policing Deputies have proven to be a valuable liaison between the Community and other County Departments, Governmental Agencies and Legislative Representatives to achieve positive change for the Citizens of Deschutes County.

Sheriff's Deputies coordinate monthly meetings in each Community to identify and discuss solutions to problems related to criminal, traffic control, zoning and other issues that affect the quality of life. Meeting notices are posted throughout each Community and the Sheriff's Office encourages input and support from anyone who is interested in becoming more involved in Community issues.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF A COMMUNITY/SHERIFF PARTNERSHIP?

• Both the Community and Deputies benefit through improved communication.
• All participants find solutions to old and new problems.
• Preventing crime stops victims' misery.
• Deputies have more time for problem solving.
• Citizens' feeling of "being safe" enhances the quality of life.

IS COMMUNITY POLICING EASY ON CRIMINALS?

• No! Deputies still make arrests and jail criminals.

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?

• Get to know your neighbors
• Start a NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Program.
• Organize POSITIVE Youth Activities.

For More Infromation Call the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office (541)388-6655