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Fire Hose Sleeve a tool for School Security

June 25, 2018

Sheriff Chuck Miller is pleased to announce a new, innovative program his office is undertaking involving steps to provide a no-cost additional layer of security to all county schools. Borrowing from an initiative first developed out west utilizing decommissioned, used fire hoses, this method of using small 12 inch sections of fire hose to secure school classroom doors will be utilized as one last effort to provide an additional layer of effective security in providing safety to students during a critical incident, such as an active school shooter.

With the number of school shootings increasing over the past decade, law enforcement is always looking for innovative methods of protection to be utilized in protecting our most precious commodities; our children.

Over the past month, the Salem County Sheriff’s Office and inmates from the Correctional Facility have been preparing decommissioned fire hoses from the Salem County Fire Academy to be used as safety sleeves to be placed over hydraulic door closures within our schools here in Salem County. Sheriff Miller stated, “This simple, yet so effective device is a great tool in saving lives in a critical situation like a school shooting. The hose safety sleeve would not be left on the door during the day for fire code and ADA reasons, but in an emergent situation, the hose can quickly be placed over the door hydraulic closing arms preventing the door from being opened.” The Sheriff indicated the sleeves are something a teacher can put on fast, then take other steps to make the room a tougher target.

These “sleeves” will be utilized by school teachers and staff members if and when a school has been put on emergency lockdown ie: a disturbance within the school, or a school shooting. These safety sleeves will add another layer of protection in securing the classroom door so that an assailant would not be able to open the door and gain access to that classroom and possibly do more harm to additional students.
One of the additional benefits of these sleeves is that they are NO Cost to the school districts and all the materials necessary will be donated by fire departments that have old decommissioned hoses on hand and free inmate labor will be provided to cut and prepare the hoses for use.

The Sheriff is hopeful that law enforcement in each community will be able to assess their respective schools to determine the quantity of sleeves required for each classroom or office door to be provided with instructions to teachers and staff prior to the beginning of the 2018-19 school year.

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ICS 402: Incident Command System (ICS) Overview for Executives/Senior Officials

March 19, 2018

ICS 402 2018

To Whom it May Concern:

Sheriff Charles M. Miller cordially invites you to attend a training opportunity in the ICS 402: Incident Command System sponsored by the Salem County Sheriff’s Office.

ICS 402: Incident Command System (ICS) Overview for Executives/Senior Officials
Salem County Emergency Operations Center
April 2, 2018
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Course Goal:

Orient elected officials and government staff to the Incident Command System (ICS), and define their roles and responsibilities within emergency management. Familiarization of key staff with the laws, directives, and procedures associated with emergency management in New Jersey. This course will satisfy the NIMS requirement of elected officials for your municipality.

Course Outline:

Part 1: What Is ICS?
Part 2: ICS Organization & Features
Part 3: Unified & Area Command
Part 4: Coordination & Incident Management Assessment
Part 5: ICS Preparedness
Part 6: Emergency Management Operations

Audience:

Elected officials, municipal managers, executives, senior officials and agency administrators
For more information or to RSVP by 3/30/18 contact:
Jeffery Pompper, Salem County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator
(856) 769-2900 Ext. 4113 or [email protected]

 

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SALEM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESPONDS TO NOR’EASTER RILEY STORM EVENTS

March 4, 2018

MANNINGTON, NJ – Salem County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management has been actively monitoring and respondi ng to events from the March 2 nd and 3 rd Nor’easter Riley storm event . We have been in contact with , and assisting, our Local and State OEM partners throughout the storm.

The storm produced high winds, rain, and snow over more than a 24 hour period . Due to the wet ground conditions and high winds, several trees and utility poles were downed. The 911 Center received a steady flow of calls from residents reporting storm damages. Atlantic City Electric ( ACE ) has been responding to numerous power outages from trees into wires and poles that have broke n off. On March 2 nd around 3:45 pm a utility pole obstructed Alloway Creek Neck Road in Lower Alloway’s Creek causing issues for PSEG employees at the Salem and Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Station. The obstruction was quickly resolved by LAC Police, PSEG, ACE, and County OEM. Numerous poles and w ires remain down as of 9:30 PM M arch 3 rd . We are asking the public to remain clear from any downed wires, and contact ACE at 800 – 833 – 7476.

The Sheriff’s OEM has responded to several incidents including poles obstructing several State, County, and Local roads. There were several motor vehicle crashes throughout the county during the storm. OEM responded to assist two healthcare facilities that lost power on March 3 rd . Golden Nursing and Rehab ilitation on Route 45 in Mannington was without ACE power for over 20 h ours causing concerns for the residents due to limited heating in the facility without electric power. Golden Staff and County OEM were on – scene throughout Saturday preparing to evacuate the nursing home if temperature conditions warranted . Atlantic City Electric restored power to the facility just before an evacuation was required. At 7 pm on March 3 rd , OEM also responded to Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carney’s Point for a power failure. Power was quickly restored before any evacuations were necessary at that facility.

The Salem County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor the storm recovery efforts, and assist our Local and State partners . Sheriff Charles Miller stated “ Through team work with our Municipal, County and State partners, we have been able to respond to , and quickly address, the emergent needs of our County residents.” OEM is also closely monitoring the weather forecast, as there is the potential of another Nor’easter mid week. “The events from the rece nt storm should serve as a reminder to prepare emergency plans for your family. Please visit READYSALEM.ORG for assistance with developing your emergency plans” added Sheriff Miller.

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K-9 Ben to be laid to rest

January 6, 2016

k9 Ben“It is with deep sadness and regret that I announce that K-9 Ben will be laid to rest on January 6, 2016. Words seem inadequate to express our feelings of grief by the men and women of Salem County Sheriff’s Office in our loss of this amazing K-9 Officer,” stated Sheriff Charles M. Miller.

K-9 Ben will be laid to rest at Woodstown Veterinary Hospital at 2pm on Wednesday, January 6, 2016.

K9 Ben began his employment with the Salem County Sheriff’s Office in 2003 as an explosives detection specialist and was assigned to his partner, SGT Rob Hans. This began a very successful partnership that spanned ten years. Ben attended the New Jersey State Police K9 Academy and graduated with his partner in July, 2004. He was a member of the Detect and Render Safe Task Force since that time and had a very colorful career working such details as the Miss America Pageant, various presidential details and governor’s conference, but most importantly, Ben served the residents of Salem County with dedication and faithful service. Ben responded to over 900 bomb threats statewide, and hundreds of proactive sweeps and initiatives.

Ben has been a popular figure throughout Salem County. His pleasant and extremely friendly demeanor was always a popular attraction to young people. He has visited many schools, nursing homes, day care centers, churches and other community functions where he and his partner have provided educational demonstrations on bomb and explosive detection. While providing demonstrations and being seen throughout the county, his handler, Sgt Rob Hans was frequently referred to as “Ben’s handler.” When Sgt Hans is out in the community he is continuously asked how Ben is doing.

Ben’s official date of retirement was December 31, 2013. He lived the rest of days at home with Sgt. Rob Hans and his family.
The Salem County Sheriff’s Office is very proud of K9 Ben and his service to Salem County and offers condolences to Sgt. Hans and his family.

Sgt. Hans stated “It is with my deepest regrets that I announce the passing of my K-9 partner, Ben. Ben has not only been a partner of mine for the past 10 years but has been a major part of my immediate family, where he was loved unconditionally. Since his retirement, Ben has been suffering from a degenerative nerve disease in his spine. His battle has continued until I felt he could no longer sustain the pain and suffering. Although I have two new K-9 partners, no other K-9 will ever replace the commitment and dedication that Ben has shown over the past 10 years.”
***RIP K-9 BEN***

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Sheriff Sales

October 8, 2015

Please note that our sheriff sales website has changed. Please visit http://salesweb.civilview.com/SalesListing.aspx for the most up-to-date listings.

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