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Family
members and friends of inmates will have to establish an account
with Offender
Connect to accept inmate collect phone calls from this
facility. Click on the link here
to set up an account. This only pertains to inmate phone calls
and is not connected to inmate accounts. See link below to add
money to an inmate account. It is strongly recommended to access
this service online as the customer service call center waiting
time may be longer during normal working hours. The customer service
call center can be reached at (814) 949-3303 or online at www.offenderconnect.com
or by email at support@OffenderConnect.com.
Hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
(EST).

We
are now accepting applications for “Certified” Correctional Officers.
Perspective employees can download our application from the Careers
section above. The applications can be turned in to the Human Resource
Section at the Sheriff's Office. NOTICE: The Sheriff's Office
is a “Tobacco Free" agency. You must be Tobacco Free for six
(6) months prior to the application process.
The
Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For
Further information, contact the Human Resource Section at (850)
983-1220.
"Providing
reliable, timely information to our citizens is one of our top priorities,"
says Sheriff Wendell Hall. The public can now access crime 24 hours
a day through our website or Crime
Reports website or through the Crime Reports IPhone application,
a free download in the Apple ITunes store. The new service also
allows local citizens to sign up for free custom email alerts so
they can stay on top of crime in their neighborhood. Sheriff Hall
says "Information is power and we hope that giving the community
this information will help them prevent crime in their neighborhoods."
Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office is joining over a thousand other
law enforcement agencies sharing their crime information with the
public through the map including local law enforcement agencies
like the Pensacola Police Department and the Escambia County Sheriff's
Office. You can access your local crime map below and also sign
up for email crime alerts at:
www.CrimeReports.com

Social
networking has become the most popular form of communication in
America today. From Twitter to cell phones and texting most people
rely upon the computer for their up to date information. Keeping
with this explosive trend in communications Sheriff Wendell Hall
has created a Facebook page for the citizens of Santa Rosa County
to find out what's going on with their local sheriff's office. From
tips on safety to scam alerts and crimes committed within the community,
just sign up on our Facebook and receive instant news on events
that may affect you and your family. To sign up just click
here, log on to your Facebook
account, then enter "Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office" in your
Facebook search bar.

Sheriff
Wendell Hall has been appointed to the Pensacola State College Bachelor
of Applied Science Advisory Board in March 2012. Among the other
appointees are Sandy Sansing, Dr. Michael Torres, Dr. Tom Schneider,
and Brett Landrum. The purpose of the board is to advise the college
on issues regarding business student initiatives and act as a steering
committee for the program.

On
April 4, 2012, M.A.D.D. (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) recognized
four Santa Rosa deputies at their annual candlelight vigil ceremony
and law enforcement recognition dinner for DUI enforcement efforts
during 2011. The recognition is based on the number of DUI arrests
for the year. So honored were Deputy Adam Teichner (D2), Deputy
Lucas Jordan, and Deputy Thomas Enfinger. The M.A.D.D. organization
is dedicated to fighting the deadly effects of drunk driving on
American highways. For photos of the presentation please click
here.

The
Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office held their annual awards dinner to honor
those personnel who were nominated for recognition for their efforts
to the agency and the citizens during the year. The Life Saving
Medal was presented to Deputies Benjamin Allen, Dion Schleifer,
Lance Bird, I. D. Brewton, Sgt. Scott Haines, and Lt. Joe McCurdy.
The Merit Medal Award was given to Detective William Wheeler and
Lt. Joe McCurdy. A Unit Citation Award was presented to the Communication
Unit of Sean Lee, Sheila Thornton, Tonya Heinley and Lauren Whitbey
with the Communication Employee of the Year going to David Whittle.
The Civilian Detention Employee of the year was given to Brenda
Gramm while the Detention Deputy of the Year was Deputy Deborah
Aldridge. Detention Deputy Supervisor of the Year was Captain Patty
Killam and Civilian Law Enforcement Employee of the Year was present
to Sheryl Kelley. Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year is Deputy Dion
Schleifer and Law Enforcement Investigator of the Year is Detective
Edward Vincent. Law Enforcement Supervisor is given to Sgt. Wayne
Enterkin and a special Unit Citation was presented to the US Marsha's
Task Force members of Sgt. Allen Salter, Sgt. Scott Haines, Joel
Murphey, Ed Vincent, Lt. Bob Johnson, Blake Weekley, Jerry Nash,
ID Brewton, Lance Bird, Ray Dyes, Lt. Joe McCurdy, Sgt. Bo Cobb,
Jason Wells, Jake McKinley, John Merchant, Todd Walkins, Jeff McGill,
Steve Hough, Sixto Boyer. The Valor Award went to Deputy Steve Hough.
A Business Award went to ARAMARK with the Community Support Appreciation
Award to Mr. Jackson Cundiff, Ms. Elizabeth Woolf, the Law Firm
of Young, Bill, Fugett & Roumbos, the Eglin Federal Credit Union,
and the Pen Air Federal Credit Union. A Community Support Award
was given to Milton Iron & Metals Company.

The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce monthly breakfast, known
as "Commerce and Coffee," was held on March 30,2012 at the Hidden
Creek Golf Course in Navarre. Sheriff Hall was the keynote speaker,
updating the members on local crime stats and information. The Sheriff's
Office mobile command center and one of the marine vessels were
on hand for the public to see and tour. A crime prevention display
and educational materials were given out by the agency's crime prevention
specialist. Members of the agency's SWAT Team were also available
to show special weapons utilized, when they are called out, and
to demonstrate the robotic aparatus used by the team. Agency personnel
included Deputies Rich Aloy, Duron Nelson, and Phillip Smith, Detective
ID Brewton, Lt. Bob Johnson of the Navarre District 2 Sheriff's
Office,and Crime Prevention Specialist Cindy Sarver. For photos
click here.

Sheriff
Wendell Hall proudly announced the deputies who were selected for
"Deputy of the Quarter" for their respective districts for March
2012 based on their exemplary service to the agency and the community.
Please click here
for a photo of the ceremony.

As
the weather heats up and daylights lasts long into the evening,
many people will welcome the Florida summer by hitting the highway
for a long-anticipated vacation. In the coming months motorists
will find themselves faced with distractions, traffic congestion,
construction zones and impatient drivers. These hazards can and
do lead to dangerous driving, resulting in crashes that could be
life altering or even fatal. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office
suggests every driver brush up on their driving skills by clicking
here for the following safety tips.

Students
are now being targeted by educational scams. One of the latest deals
with an on-line scam to dupe college students out of their money
in what they think is an opportunity to receive funding to help
pay for their education. For more information please click
here.
A
meeting is scheduled for April 19, 2012 at 6:30 PM at the Navarre
High School Cafeteria and on April 23, 2012 at 6:30 PM at the Gulf
Breeze Middle School Cafeteria to discuss this community problem.
Click here for details for Navarre High School
and
here for details for Gulf Breeze Middle School.

The
US Coast Guard Auxilary along with the Fire Department, Ambulance
Service, and the Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office wil be holding their
annual boating safety day on May 19, 2012. Click
here for the schedule, map, and agenda.

A
new phone scam is on the rise. Beware of harassing and threatening
phone calls from the same number, beginning with a (512) area code.
The caller has been described as a man who claims to be an attorney
or a legal service representative hired to "collect" on
an outstanding load or debt that the "victim" does not
owe. For more on this alert please click
here.
Many
business proprietors are targeted by criminals as they transfer
cash from their place of business to their local bank. For tips
on how to safely handle cash please click
here.

The
US Police Canine Associatoin (USPCA) 2012 Region 1 Field Trials
were held in Gulf Shores Alabama February 20-24, 2012. The Santa
Rosa County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit competed and we would like
to congratulate them on their performance and accomplishments! Click
here for photos.

Detention
Deputy Celeste Nelson was selected by the shift Lieutenants as the
Detention Deputy of the Quarter. Deputy Nelson collected 66 coats
for the Coats for Kids Drive and has been actively involved in the
Canna for Manna Drive. Deputy Nelson has submitted suggestions to
Detention Administration for review to assist in the operations
of the Detention Division. Thank you for being such an active part
of the Detention team! Click
here for photo.

Jail
tours for local youths are being conducted on the first Saturday
of each month, from 1-2 PM, at the Santa Rosa County Jail East Milton
(5755 East Milton Rd., Milton, Fl.). The youths must be between
the ages of 8-17. These tours are by parent request only. Parents
may sign up and register their child by calling Jerry Reed at 626-3041.
The following schedule reflects the tour dates for 2012: May 5,
June 2, July 7, August 4, September 8, October 6, November 3, and
December 1, 2012.

The
tremendous rise in popularity of social media over the past five
years has led to a drastic change in personal communication, both
online and off. In fact, social networking now accounts for 22%
of the total time spent on the Internet, according to Nielsen. Social
networking is a potential gold mine for criminals who leverage the
user's personal details to create financial opportunity. Click
here for more information.

According
to the National Safety Council, falls are one of the leading causes
of unintentional injuries in the United States , accounting for
nearly 8.6 million visits to the emergency room. The number of fall
deaths, among adults 65 or older, is 4 times the number of fall
deaths among all other age groups. Falls occur in various locations
such as doorways, ramps, cluttered hallways, uneven surfaces, areas
with heavy traffic and areas prone to wetness or spills. Falls also
occur due to unguarded heights, ladders, unstable work surfaces
and stairs. Click
here for more information.

Burglars
have always been a threat to every community regardless of its location.
Click
here for a check off list to help prepare your car
and home for possible burglaries.

The
Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office along with other contributors will be
sponsoring a child safety program called Watch, Whistle & Wait
that incorporates a video called Lost, But Found Safe and Sound.
The video is about a young child who gets lost in the woods and
is rescued by a search and rescue team. The video is shown to elementary
aged kids and teaches them how to survive in the woods overnight,
if they become lost. They are taught how to use an ordinary trash
bag as a rain poncho, how to blow a whistle three (3) times as the
international symbol for distress and how their shoe prints become
a great clue for a search team. They learn about the art of "Man
Tracking" and how people can be tracked by looking for and
following their shoe prints that have been left behind. In addition
to learning survival skills they are also taught about caring properly
for pets, how to properly approach a dog, and what to do with pets,
during a disaster. The Southwest Panhandle Search and Rescue Auxiliary
Team brings their therapy dogs for the kids to see and learn about.
The program is in partnership between the search and rescue team
and the SRSO. This program has been endorsed by the Santa Rosa Firefighters
Association, the Santa Rosa School District, the CEO Roundtable
and local law enforcement. It is currently being presented at the
schools in our county as well as for scout troops. In February,
690 students (K-2) will receive this program at SS Dixon Primary
School in Pace. Click
here for a copy of the presentation or here
for photos.

Scammers
pretending to be with the Jamaican Lottery" have been busy
preying upon elderly Floridian, over the last several months, taking
advantage of vulnerable seniors who believe that they have hit the
jackpot. To avoid the risk of being added to a list of easy targets
circulating among a network of thieves, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's
Office is warning anyone who receives a phone call from smooth talking
predators to simply hang up. For further information please click
here.

Sheriff
Wendell Hall would like the citizens of Santa Rosa County to be
prepared to prevent possible burglaries of their homes or businesses.
Click
here for several safety tips that may be helpful.

Please
click
here to review the new 2011 Florida State Statutes
passed by the state legislators. Many of them take effect on July
1, 2011.

How
are today's teenagers keeping hidden alcohol from the parents, teachers,
and law enforcement officer? To learn the answer click on the following
website from the Ford Motor Company to discover their
techniques.

Sadly,
thousands of American teenagers are killed and maimed on the nation's
highways due to underage drinking. Thousands of others begin their
criminal careers by graduating from alcohol to other drugs and intoxicants.
Please assist your local law enforcement by reporting this illegal
activity before it escalates into something more dangerous and irreversible.
Click
here to report underage drinking to the Santa Rosa
Sheriff's Office.

Sheriff Wendell Hall has invited another group of Santa Rosa County
citizens to learn first hand what the life of a law enforcement
and detention deputy is like. Forty citizens are meeting every Thursday
night from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for a period of twelve weeks covering
a variety of interesting topics. The purpose of the class is to
teach our citizens about the problems of modern law enforcement
today and how citizens can play an integral role in the criminal
justice system. The students are being exposed to such topics as
jail operations, property and evidence, field training, K-9 operations,
officer equipment, patrol operations, DUI enforcement, intoxilizers,
sexual investigations, crime scene, search and seizure, meth labs
and narcotics, SWAT operations and intermediate weapons to include
such things as Tasers, OC spray, control sticks, and defensive tactics.
Students will have an opportunity to fire several weapons on the
agency's gun range. The next scheduled class will begin in August
2012. If you're interested in joining us please download the attached
application and send it to the address noted on the
form. For photos of the class please click
here. Light refreshments
are served.

One
of the greatest dangers facing the modern driver today is the advent
of the cell phone. Drive down any highway or road in America today
and you will see thousands of drivers talking on their cell phones
while operating a motor vehicle, many times at high speeds. However,
to make matters worse is the act of actually texting while driving.
This requires the driver to take their eyes off the road and to
concentrate on typing out a tiny message on a miniscule screen.
Knowing that it takes only seconds of inattention to create a catastrophic
accident does not deter the drivers in the least. Sheriff Wendell
Hall would like for you to take a few minutes to view this video
and to remind the citizens of Santa Rosa County to please drive
without texting!
http://mashable.com/2010/12/27/att-documentary-texting-while-driving/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+Mashable+(Mashable)&utm_content=Twitter
Sheriff
Hall has urged all local businesses to take advantage of a new
program to help keep them safe. The Florida Department of Law
Enforcement has entered into a partnership with Florida's seven
Regional Domestic Security Task Forces and has launched "BusinessSAFE"
to provide businesses of all types and sizes with new tools to
keep them protected. Businesses have the option of registering
to receive electronic alert notifications by email, cellular phones,
or PDA's. These alerts will provide information about breaking
news, possible threats, suspicious activity, and specific preparedness
and prevention techniques for your business. To sign up log on
to www.fdle.state.fl.us
at no costs to the business. FDLE will periodically send out electronic
alerts although each business can access pertinent materials on
the FDLE website at any time. For more information go to http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/BSafe/
or you call FDLE at 850-410-8690.

Sheriff
Hall is urging everyone to take a moment
and consider adding an ICE (In Case of Emergency) number to their
cell phones. June is National Safety Month and it is the perfect
time to ICE your phone as an easy and quick way to save a life.
To make this even simpler his agency has developed a MAD form
(click
here to access) for you to complete and give to
your emergency contact that is attached to the alert. Please feel
free to copy as many of these as you need and encourage your family
and friends to ICE their phones. As an added safety measure you
can place a copy in our wallet and in your glove box.

The
Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office will hold another firearm safety class
for the citizens of Santa Rosa County to familiarize them with the
Florida Statutes as well as the safe operation of their handguns.
Lt. Jim Killingsworth will teach the class at the Sheriff's Office
Firearms Range. Successful completion of this course can be used
when applying for a "concealed weapons permit". Each participant
will need to bring their own handgun and no more than fifty (50)
rounds of ammunition. The four hour course consists of classroom
instruction and actual firing on the range. No firearms are allowed
in the classroom unless directed by the instructor. An application
is required for registration plus a background record check on all
participants. The next scheduled class will be held on
Saturday from 8:00-12:00 PM,
Ocotober 20, 2012 (Class
Now Full).
All
participants MUST be at least 18 years of age. All
citizens interested should download
an application by clicking on the link: Citizen
Firearms Training. Mail
the application to: Santa Rosa County
Sheriff's Office, Training Division, 5755 E. Milton Rd., Milton,
FL 32583.This class is offered to the citizens of Santa Rosa County
by Sheriff Hall at no costs.
Please fax your application to 850-983-1238.
In
compliance with H.R. Bill 218, Sheriff Wendell Hall is extending
an invitation to all area law enforcement officers to meet their
requirement on the sheriff's office range. Bill 218 was passed stating
retired law enforcement officers may carry a handgun without
a permit by meeting certain standards. The Criminal Justice Standard
and Training Commission of the State of Florida
states that retirees must have a picture ID from the agency from
which they retired. The ID card must state their retired status.
The new law only applies to law enforcement officers that had statutory
arrest powers. A "Firearm Proficiency Verification Card" in combination
with their retired law enforcement ID card will allow them to carry
a concealed handgun without a permit. Firearm
qualification dates are as follows: Classes will be conducted on
April 23, 2012, July 23, 2012, and October
22, 2012.
All class times will begin promptly at 8:00 AM. As the participants
arrive at the range, their handgun must be secured in a
holster or some type of case that can be carried by hand. The
handgun is not to be carried "out in the open." The qualification
course will consist of forty (40) rounds. To pass, the participant
must demonstrate proficiency of at least 80% (32 of 40 rounds in
the scoring area). Bring the appropriate amount of ammunition
as the proficiency requirement is to be demonstrated once. During
the qualification, the participant's handgun must be in a holster
that they can wear on their body and draw from. If the participant
is shooting a semi-auto pistol, they need at least two (2) magazines
capable of holding at least six (6) rounds each. At least one speed
loader is required if a revolver will be used. Due to limited
space, reservations are required. You must make your reservation
in person at the Sheriff's Office with the training division and
bring your agency ID. At that time a copy will be made of your ID
and an affidavit of retired status will need to be signed.
If you have any questions please call the Training Division at 983-1234.
If you have taken this course from us before we probably already
have your paperwork so just call 983-1234 and talk with Sheryl.
The
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has added
an option to their D.A.V.I.D. (Driver and Vehicle Information Database)
system so that Florida drivers can add emergency contact information
to their database. The purpose of the program is so that the families
of drivers involved in accidents can be contacted quickly and notified
of the whereabouts of their loved ones. Any driver can input their
emergency contact information by logging on to the following website
and entering the required information:
https://www6.hsmv.state.fl.us/dlcheck/findcustomer

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