The purpose of the School Policing Unit is to present a highly visible law enforcement presence on county school campuses in order to deter criminal behavior and act upon crimes which may occur at assigned schools. The School Policing Unit is designed to act as a proactive unit to intercede and intervene in order to reduce crimes on assigned school campuses. The School Policing Unit will function in cooperation with the Cecil County Public Schools to provide a safe learning environment throughout all Cecil County Public Schools in which deputies are assigned.

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A Senior Citizen service

The "Are You Okay?" Computerized telephone reassurance program is a free service for senior citizens, disabled persons, and shut-in's in Cecil County. The Cecil County Sheriff's Office, Allied Law Enforcement Agencies of Cecil County, and the Cecil County TRIAD/SALT Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) sponsor the program.           The program features a computerized telephone system that will make daily calls to subscribers at the same time each day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, with subscribers choosing the hour of their call. The system is housed at the Cecil County Sheriff's Office. If the subscriber is "OKAY," he/she simply hangs up the telephone when they hear the recorded message. If the subscriber does not answer or if the line is busy, 2 more calls are made. If there is still no answer, the computer generates an "alert" report. A Police Communications Operator will contact a previously designated neighbor who has agreed to assist in the event of an emergency, and/or an officer will be dispatched to the subscriber's home to check on the welfare of that individual.           When an officer is dispatched due to an "alert," the officer will be advised as to the pre-designated location of the key to the residence.           Only Law Enforcement and Emergency Medical Personnel will have access to the confidential information provided by subscribers to the "Are You Okay?" program.           Subscribers will be required to sign a waiver of liability and a consent form.           For additional information please contact the Cecil County Sheriff's Office (410-996-5500) or the Cecil County Department of Aging (410-996-5295).           "This excellent service reassures those who are in need, their family and loved ones, while reducing apprehension and fear for those who live alone."           "Are You Okay?" is a program sponsored by the Cecil County Sheriff's Office and Cecil County TRIAD/SALT in partnership with Cecil County Department of Aging, Cecil County Department of Social Services, Cecil County Health Department's Adult Evaluation Review Services (AERS), AARP, and the Allied Law Enforcement Agencies of Cecil County.           This program is made possible by a grant from the Office of Injury Prevention.

Drug Abuse, Resistance , Education
	This program is taught by deputies to all sixth grade students in Cecil County.  The program promotes drug awareness and education about the dangers of alcohol, tobacco use and illegal drugs.

	The Sheriff's office presently utilizes one K-9.  This K-9 is assigned to patrol duties.  The dog is cross trained in Criminal Apprehension and narcotics detection.  The dog also perform drug scans in our schools to ensure drug free school zones.

	The Sheriff's Office is responsible for security in the Circuit Court.  Two deputies, assisted by court bailiffs, help maintain order in the four court rooms during court proceedings.

Child abuse investigations begin with a referral from a community member to the Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services Unit. If a physical or sexual assault injury on a child is apparent, the police and Child Protective Services then begin a joint investigation by first speaking with the alleged victim and any siblings in the home. Once their account of the incident is obtained, the investigation concludes with an interview of the alleged abuser, often times a parent, at which point criminal charges may be issued for the injury to the child. The Cecil County Sheriff's Office has two full-time deputies assigned to the Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services Unit to investigate these cases in Cecil County. The Criminal Investigation Division also assists in these cases.

This division is located at 107 Chesapeake Blvd. in Elkton, Maryland. It is responsible to investigate calls for service that require in-depth and time-consuming crimes. Investigators handle a multitude of tasks from missing persons to homicides, and now computer crimes. The Criminal Investigation Division registers new sex offenders who reside or work in Cecil County and follow up with current registered sex offenders. It reports to the State of Maryland newly registered sex offenders along with re-registration of current sex offenders. The State's website is located at http://www.dpscs.state.md.us which lists Maryland law's and sex offenders for Maryland on-line. The Criminal Investigation Division will also assist outside jurisdictions, from State to Federal, with crimes that occur in other jurisdictions, in which the suspects are located in Cecil County.

	Partner With:   Maryland State Police, Elkton Police Department &    Cecil County State Attorney's Office
	Investigators are assigned to a multi-jurisdictional task force combat illegal drug activity, targeting mid-level to major dealers within the county. This unit's operations are supervised by the Maryland State Police. These investigations lead to the seizure of amounts of currency and property from drug dealers. These funds are returned to law enforcement to continue the fight against drugs and dealers. Investigations are performed by undercover purchases, covert surveillance and telephone wire taps, among other techniques.

Special Response Team
	Coming soon to a location near you.

Writs and Civil Papers
	The civil unit is comprised of four deputies.  These deputies are responsible for serving all civil papers issued by the courts.  These papers include jury summonses, court subpoenas, criminal subpoenas, and evictions.  The Sheriff's office receives an estimated 20,000 civil papers per year.