Tonight we learned about the School resource officer program, the Richland County Dive team and the Youth arbitration program at Citizen's Academy. The dive team has 12 officers who train and specialize in evidence recovery, body/vehicle recovery and to assist the tactical team. You can learn more about the dive team here http://www.rcsd.net/dept/specops-dive.htm.
Also We were informed about the school resource officer program. Richland County has 54 officers that are assigned to schools in Richland County. They provide security for the schools, help develop programs at the school and other functions. It is one of the biggest divisions in the department. More can be found about the resource officers here http://www.rcsd.net/sro/sro.htm
The last speaker of the night told us about the youth arbitration program. The arbitration program is available to non-violent first time offenders in Richland County schools. The students who are accepted in the program complete any number of things from restitution, community service or writing papers to get a charge expunged from their record. The speaker Seargent Kim Myers was very informative and entertaining. This really looks like a good program and anyone may volunteer. For more information click this link http://www.rcsd.net/prog/arbitrationprogram.htm
Also two deputies stopped by with a seizure that was done on a traffic stop tonight. Marijuana and about $6,000 in cash taken on Bush River Road. All in all a very informative night. I also got my ride-a-long paperwork approved tonight and will probably be riding in Region 2 ( Dutch Fork) or Region 4 (Two Notch Road) later this week.
On the job front things are still slow, but I am finishing up my application for Lexington County Sheriff's office to work in either the jail or as a communications officer. Still keeping my options open, but taking the time to learn as much as I can and visit as many places as I can as far as law enforcement while I have the chance.
Take Care,
Jason
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