Community Education

Community education efforts are directed at preventing crime and unsafe activities before they start. A community education officer works with residents and businesses while a school resource officer maintains a presence at every school in unincorporated Washington Township.

Sheriff’s deputies help prevent and address crime through high levels of community involvement and teamwork. In neighborhoods and parks, the most visible sign is police officers on bicycles. Neighborhood Watch and Business Watch programs are other effective tools. Check here for information about Neighborhood/Business Watch.

Citizen Education

Special Programs – Identity Theft

The township and sheriff's office have taken a proactive approach to identity theft. Periodic Community Shred days offer residents the opportunity to dispose of sensitive documents and to learn about identity theft. More information here.

Identity Theft Brochure

To view the township's Identity Theft brochure, stop in at the Government Center or check here for the electronic version.

Keeping Kids Safe

Every public and private school has a school resource officer available. Younger children receive in-school training about pedestrian safety, seatbelts, stranger awareness and Beggars Night safety. Older students receive information on topics such as good citizenship, substance abuse prevention, mediation skills and violence in society.

Cybersafety

The Internet has opened up a world of information for anyone with a computer and a connection. Information on how to prepare and protect your child.

Drug Abuse Prevention

Parents can find information about teens and drug abuse prevention. Information at these websites:

• DARE.com
• Nationalparentvigil.com
• theantidrug.com
• drugfree.org
• abovetheinfluence.com
• netsmartz.org