Graduation held for Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Sentinel Program participants
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office held graduation services for its latest round of Sentinel Program graduates Sunday.
According to the JCSO, the program aims to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community. Graduates from the program are meant to assist the JCSO by providing community information that could help the department address potential threats before they escalate.
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'The public's participation in this program signifies a shared commitment to vigilance, collaboration, and proactive community policing,' Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway said in a statement. 'Together, we can make a profound impact on reducing crime and fostering a sense of security among our neighbors.'
The 80-hour program includes 64 hours of training across the span of eight days as well as 16 hours of firearms training. All of the program's expenses are covered by the $250 fee. More information on the program can be found here.
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