Lorain County Sheriff Appeals To Citizens In Fight Against Crime

Press release from the Lorain County Sheriff's Office:

March 22, 2021

Responding to the increasing number of people wanting to assist law enforcement officials and build a stronger partnership in the fight against crime, Sheriff Stammitti announced Lorain County citizens are being invited to become Associate Members of the Buckeye State Sheriffs' Association.

Membership appeals go out in the mail this week. Individuals choosing to join the voluntary program can do so for as little as $20.00. The funding provides critically important technical resources, training, and legislative support on key criminal issues.

In addition, dues will be used to support crime prevention and awareness programs, promote public safety, and provide additional training for sheriffs and their deputies.

“With government funding becoming increasingly difficult to secure, the Associate Membership drive has taken on greater importance than ever before,” said Sheriff Stammitti. “The funding is vital to helping us carry out our mission of making our communities safer places to live, work and play."

Individuals not receiving a membership appeal or desiring more information can obtain it by contacting the Buckeye State Sheriffs' Association at 1103 Schrock Road, Suite 401, Columbus, Ohio 43229. Telephone number (Toll Free) 1-800-589-2772. Information is also available online, www.buckeyesheriffs.org.

Meanwhile, residents wishing to become Associate Members can also sign up for the program by contacting the local sheriff's office at 329-3702.

The Associate membership program was begun to provide citizens with an opportunity to lend their support to more effective law enforcement and to better help local sheriffs protect the lives and property of citizens.

"As the need for building stronger public-private law enforcement partnerships in this country continues to escalate, programs such as this continue to grow in importance,” said Sheriff Stammitti. “I would encourage everyone receiving a membership appeal to consider joining forces with us by becoming an Associate Member. It is a valuable investment in our future.”
Founded in 1931, the Buckeye State Sheriffs' Association is a professional and educational organization dedicated to the preservation of peace and the protection of the lives and property of the citizens of the Great State of Ohio. Robert A. Cornwell serves as Executive Director. Headquarters are located in Columbus. Thank you."

This press release was produced by the Lorain County Sheriff's Office. The views expressed here are the author's own.