The Department of Youth and Young Adult Services is comprised of the School Resource Unit, Juvenile Intervention and Investigations Unit and School Crossing Guard Unit. 除这些单位外, the Department oversees several programs and initiatives aimed towards the youth of 利县.
The School Resource Deputy Unit currently serves twenty-two schools within the district. A total of twenty-two deputies (22) are assigned to the unit, 另外还有两(2)名中士, 一个中尉和一个上尉. Deputies are given primary assignments at each high school, 三所非传统学校, ten middle schools and three of the elementary schools. Our main objective is to enhance students’ educational opportunities by promoting a safe and secure learning environment. 除了预防项目, deputies also teach the basic understanding of the Criminal Justice System and the role of a law enforcement officer and their duties. They also take law enforcement action as required within their assigned school.
The goal of the Juvenile Intervention and Investigations Unit is staffed with 3 Detectives and one Sergeant. The goal of the JIIU is to reduce juvenile-related crime using subject-focused prevention, 干预, 调查, and gathering of intel on organized criminal organizations. The unit Conduct follow-up 调查 on crimes involving juveniles that may qualify for civil citations. The Unit works with Juvenile Probation Officers, 执行宵禁和家庭拘留检查, assists with the Responding Against Delinquency and Recidivism (RADAR) Program. They also partner with 利县 School 21st Century After-school Program. JIIU oversees the 年龄ncy’s 重回正轨 Program.
In addressing the root causes of criminal activity in 利县, it is imperative to start with the youth in our community. Intervening at an early 年龄 to provide youth with positive activities and role models can reduce negative influences, which can subsequently lead to criminal behavior. 指导, 让青年在社会上发声, and demonstrating one mistake is not equivalent to a lifetime of criminal behavior are all ingrained in the prevention and 干预 initiatives targeting youth in our community. 学校资源代表 also participate in several community programs - Sheriff’s Adventure Camp, 治安官青年牧场, 警长探索者职位, 青少年驾驶挑战, 治安官青年咨询委员会, 侦察, 和重回正轨计划.