Lincoln Homecoming

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Attorney General Janet T. Mills warns Maine people to avoid a scam that has appeared on the internet classifieds site Craig’s List.  Recently, a Maine homeowner discovered his house, as well as photographs of the property, listed for rent on Craig’s List without his knowledge.  The ad listed a Nigerian email address for responses and payment for the fictitious rental.  One shopper was ready to rent the home by sending her money to Nigeria.   Fortunately, the shopper contacted the Maine homeowner and discovered the scam before sending any funds to the scam artist.

The Attorney General reminds Maine consumers to never send money in response to an internet sale or rental offer without first confirming that the ad is legitimate or from a known and trusted business. 

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Congratulations to Nicholas Hardwick who has been selected for the position of Corrections Corporal.

Please extend your congratulations as he assumes his new duties effective July 11.

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SAVE THE DATE- FREE

All HAZARDS HOMELAND SECURITY INITIATIVE

“Community Partnerships and Awareness Training for Disaster Preparedness”

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· HOSTED BY THE PENOBSCOT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

· PENOBSCOT COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

· PENOBSCOT COUNTY TRIAD COALITION

COMING TO PENOBSCOT COUNTY ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

JEFF’S CATERING IN BREWER 8:30 a.m. ‐ 4:30 p.m.

15 Littlefield Way, Brewer

Complimentary Continental Breakfast and Lunch Included

ü Topics:

ü How to Create a Family Disaster Plan

ü What to Include in a Family Disaster Kit

ü Developing A Community Resource Disaster Base

ü Crisis Response

ü Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Information

ü Terrorism Awareness

ü Desktop Exercise

This will be a one day seminar on CITIZEN preparedness and response should a major incident ever occur

in Penobscot County. There is no cost for attendance or the meals. This unique training opportunity is

designed to educate the community how best to respond to a disaster when emergency responders are

overwhelmed. Hurricane Katrina has taught us that citizens may be left to cope with a crisis for the first

few hours or even longer. The audience should consist of a mix of private citizens, community leaders.

This training is targeted to the local citizen, community leaders and not the first responder.

If you wish more information or RSVP please contact: Visit us on the web:

Sheriff Glenn Ross sheriff@penobscot‐sheriff.net Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office http://www.penobscot‐sheriff.net

Michelle Tanguay mtanguay@penobscot‐county.net Penobscot County Emergency Management http:// penobscotema.squarespace.com

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Cpl. Leslie Chauvin promoted to Assistant Shift Leader of the Corrections Division.

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Sgt Sheehan takes a photo with Cub Scout Pack 53 of Corinth after talking to them about law enforcement.

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Save the Date - “Citizen Homeland Disaster Preparedness Training” is scheduled for Sept 18, 2010 at Jeff’s Catering in Brewer. See the flyer for more information.

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Effective March 28, 2010, Christopher Wilson has been promoted to the position of Corrections Sergeant!

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Sheriff Ross’ Editorial Reference LD821

Currently the Legislature is considering a bill LD 821, that would require pharmaceutical companies to help fund an unused prescription take back program in the State of Maine. At present, the common method for an individual to dispose of unused medicines is through the trash or septic system, a method that is legal, but not necessarily safe for our environment or society. More commonly, unused medicines collect in our medicine cabinets and closets… Click to read more.

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Dear Cpl. Day,

This letter of commendation is being issued regarding your actions in developing an inmate transportation system for county jails throughout the state. As you know, during these difficult economic times; governments are searching for ways to save taxpayer money while still operating efficient systems. The newly formed Board of Corrections has expressed an interest in finding ways that counties and state agencies can move inmates throughout the state in a manner that reduces unnecessary trips and maximizes vehicle capacity. You developed a “Hub System” concept that that meets the above criteria and has been adopted as a pilot project in Northern Maine. Early statistics indicate that your system will result in substantial cost savings and result in a significantly improved system.

Your administrative team would like to commend you for your work. It continues to reinforce the value of the Penobscot County Jail as an integral component in the refined correctional system being established in the state. It also provides for taxpayer relief while improving a current system. Your plan was initially developed several years ago without the prompting of any agency, but has gained momentum with the new unified correctional system. Today, state and county jails and prisons are working collaboratively on inmate transportation issues. You should take pride in your accomplishment.

Sincerely,

Glenn Ross,

Sheriff

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January 3, 2010

Anyone wanting to visit an inmate on January 3, 2010 must call on Thursday, December 31, 2009 between 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM. No one will be available to answer the visit phones on New Year’s Day (January 1, 2010)