COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

The Decatur County Sheriff's Department is very active in our community, especially with the children.

Our Department teaches gun safety and drug awareness right in our schools. We feel it is important to teach our youth so that they may grow up to be responsible and knowledgeable citizens.

The Fraternal Order of Police and the Greensburg Lodge #104 participating in the Shop With A Cop Program. Students from the three Decatur County Schools participated in the program.

The Shop with a Cop, Inc. program provides for needy families and children during the holiday season. 

Last year, the Shop With a Cop endeavor helped a record number of youngsters, 126, buy winter coats, gloves, hats, clothes and a toy. The officers spent approximately $150 on each child. Nearly 115 have already been chosen for this year’s event to be held December 10 at Walmart. This year Walmart opened a special register just for the program.

The participants, from first to sixth graders, are selected by the staff at their respective schools.

The children also learn a bit about what a police officer is and does. They spend time with the officer while shopping.

The Program is supported by Law Enforcement & Emergency Personnel all Volunteering their time.  They are sustained by contributions from individuals, businesses and our communities  through a number of special events, contributions and fund raising activities.

If you are interested in assisting us in this wonderful program and would like to make a donation, please contact the Westport Police Department for additional information.

Remember, you can help make a difference in a child's life this holiday season!
 

Officers from the Greensburg Police, Decatur County Sheriff’s and Westport Police departments helped shop for 80 local youths and spent roughly $13,000 raised to brighten their Christmas.

In addition to the 15 officers, high school students from North, South and Greensburg also pitched in as did helpers from Delta Theta Tau and the Community Action Coalition. Pictured is the Wal-Mart store manager, Toni Rodriguez, with the volunteers.