Community Involvement

The MCSO Community Oriented Policing (COP) deputy reaches out to Washington Township businesses through visits and crime prevention information. The goal is to build working relationships and collect contact information so that businesses and deputies can work together to combat crime.

Sharing information is useful for alerting businesses about crimes as well as calling on them for assistance. Businesses that would like to be involved in the Business Watch project can contact the Community Oriented Policing (COP) deputy at 937-432-2771.

We live in a connected world. From laptops to smart phones and tablets, the internet and social media are a swipe or a click away. Just as you teach your children to beware of strangers, it's important to protect them from online dangers. Click here to learn more about cybersafety.

Washington Township and the Sheriff's Office help residents take a proactive approach to identity theft by hosting Super Saturday events. These events offer residents the opportunity to dispose of sensitive documents and to learn about identity theft.

Neighborhood Watch groups offer citizens the ability to work with law enforcement to prevent crime. Neighbors look out for each other and act as the "eyes and ears of law enforcement."

While Township residents are fortunate to live in an area of low crime, it's important to stay vigilant. Reporting crimes and suspicious activity provides deputies with valuable information that helps keep property crimes in check.

Neighborhood Watch groups typically meet monthly or bimonthly in someone's home. Deputies are available to attend meetings where they can offer updates on neighborhood crime, explain services offered by the Sheriff's Office, or provide crime prevention information.

If you would like to participate in a Neighborhood Watch or start a new group for your neighborhood, contact the Community Oriented Policing (COP) deputy at 937-432-2771.

Education is the first step toward preventing crime. Deputies are available to speak to community, church, or business groups about a variety of topics, such as crime prevention, home security, identity theft, personal safety, traffic safety, and white collar crime. To learn more about community education opportunities or to schedule a speaker, contact the Community Oriented Policing (COP) deputy at 937-432-2771.

Three dedicated school resource officers serve every public and private school in the unincorporated area of the Township. Younger children receive in-school training about pedestrian safety, seat belts, and stranger awareness. Older students receive information on topics such as good citizenship, substance abuse prevention, mediation skills, and violence in society.

For more information about our School Resource Officers and the type of education they provide to students, please contact the SROs at 937-432-2777.

Washington Township deputies connect with residents through a variety of special events each year. Past events included Cones with a Cop, Dine In with a Deputy, Laser Tag with the Badge, National Night Out, and Serving for Santa. Watch the Township Calendar for upcoming events.