Crime Scene Course Offered to SRC Youth

The Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office Crime Scene unit presented a program to the youth of this county concerning the procedures and methodology used when a crime is committed. The presentation kicked off the "Mystery Based Summer Library Program", which began on July 9th to August 10, 2007. The program is attempting to encourage our children to read at least thirty minutes a day and then turn in their "reading record" at the end of the program to receive a free paperback book of their choosing plus coupons to local restaurants. Charlie Peters and his unit made the first presentation on July 17th at the Milton and Navarre libraries with a second presentation on July 19th at the Gulf Breeze and Jay libraries. The short course presented a power point plus hands on articles concerning such topics as fingerprinting, plaster casts, DNA evidence, etc. Sheriff Hall encourages all of his staff to participate in these types of programs to improve communication with the public and to educate our children on the duties and responsibilities of our local law enforcement.