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Shenandoah sheriff seeks board's backing to pursue DCJS crime-prevention-community certification
Summary
Sheriff Carter told the Board of Supervisors Shenandoah County already meets most of the 12 elements required for Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services crime-prevention-community certification and asked the board to approve a resolution so staff can submit proofs and an application template to DCJS.
Sheriff Carter asked the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors to approve a resolution supporting the county's application to become a Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) certified crime-prevention community. Carter said county staff and the sheriff's office already meet most of the 12 required elements and that certification helps when applying for certain grants.
"We are constantly applying for grants through the Department of Criminal Justice Services," Carter said, asking the board for a formal resolution so his office can begin collecting the proofs DCJS requires. Captain Whitney Mault, introduced by Carter as the department's support-services captain, described certification benefits and noted DCJS will supply signage for high-traffic county entrances once approved.
Supervisors asked about timing and renewals. The sheriff said DCJS meets every other month and that certification could take up to about 12 months depending on when the application reaches DCJS's board; DCJS must approve the proofs before signs are issued. The sheriff also said there is no charge for the certification itself.
The county administrator will receive a template from the sheriff's office and staff will prepare a resolution for board consideration. No formal vote to adopt the resolution was recorded during the presentation; the sheriff asked for the board's approval so his office can begin assembling required documentation.
