PLACERVILLE LODGE #26

Free and Accepted Masons

Special Notices

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The following special notice is posted for Brother David Doten:

BE  A  S.T.A.R.!!

S.T.A.R (Sheriff’s Team of Active Retirees) 

THE EL DORADO SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT NEEDS YOU!!! 

The El Dorado Sheriff’s Department is SEEKING VOLUNTEERS for the S.T.A.R. Training Class beginning JANUARY 2006.  Application deadline: October 30, 2005. 

Benefit/Reward:  The satisfaction that comes from being a member of a well known and highly respected unit while serving your community in a most worthwhile manner; meet new people, make new friends, enjoy the camaraderie of a wonderful group of like-minded, active, service oriented MEN & WOMEN while learning more about your county and law enforcement/crime prevention. 

The STAR’s are the eyes and ears of the Sheriff’s Department.

A   S.T.A.R. is:

 

1. A member of a volunteer team of retired seniors that assists the Sheriff’s Office in a wide assortment of service activities; for example:

 a. Patrol the County, with a partner, in a marked S.T.A.R. car.

 b. Check resident’s homes while they are on vacation or out-of-town

 c. Transfer Sheriff’s cars between the Sheriff’s Office and Fleet Maintenance

 d. Assist various agencies of county law enforcement as needed:

     ·        Traffic control and evacuations

     ·        Picking up and transporting recovered property to Property

     ·        Office Emergency Services (OES) & Search & Rescue (SAR)

     ·        During summer weekends, assist with American River Boat Patrol

 e. Assist with parking and crowd control at various civic events

 f.  Conduct Neighborhood Watch Programs 

S.T.A.R. REQUIREMENTS – You must:

 a. Be retired and at least 50 years of age

 b. Have a valid California Driver’s License and a clean driving record

 c. Have no criminal history

 d. Have the health and stamina to be on your feet for four or more hours at a time

 e. Attend a two week, four hours per day, S.T.A.R. Training Academy and

 f. Complete 3 patrol-training rides with a S.T.A.R. Training Officer

 g. Attend the Citizen’s Academy conducted by members of the Sheriff’s Department when scheduled (generally within your first year)

 h. Commit to a minimum of 16 hours service each month

 i. Attend a monthly Station Meeting

 j. Purchase and wear a prescribed uniform (estimated cost about $ 100.00) 

WANT TO HELP AND SERVE THE COUNTY AND YOUR COMMUNITY?

CALL  530-621-7545 TODAY FOR MORE INFO AND AN APPLICATION

 

 

VACATION HOME  CHECK (One of the many services of the S.T.A.R. office).

          Going on vacation?  The El Dorado Sheriff's Department provides a vacation home check service to residents of the county who request it.  This service is performed  by members of the Sheriff's S.T.A.R. auxiliary (Sheriff's Team of Active Retirees).

 
           A team of two STARs, uniformed and in officially marked cars, while out on patrol, make vacation checks in which they walk around the house checking for open or unlocked doors, broken screens and windows or anything that seems suspicious.  In the event they find something that doesn't look just right, the STAR will contact the Responsible Party designated by the homeowner or, in some situations (e.g. an open or unlocked door), the Sheriff's Central Dispatch who will dispatch a Deputy.  The Deputy will come to the residence, complete the check and provide whatever assistance is needed.
 
          The Home Vacation Check is a very worthwhile service and is highly regarded within the Sheriff's Department and especially by those residents who have utilized the service -  which is provided free of charge to residents of El Dorado County.
 
          Call the S.T.A.R. office at 1-530-621-7545 to request this service.  Requests must be received seven business days prior to departure.

posted 5/28
 

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