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Business
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LeRoy Police Department
Guide to Business Safety and Security |
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> The LeRoy Police Deparment is commited to reducing theft
and fraud to our local
businesses. |
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> The LeRoy Police Department recognizes that this goal can
only be achieved by
working in partnership with the business community. |
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> With that in mind, we bring you this guide to safe
business practices. When utilized,
these suggestions will deter crime, reduce the impact of
crime, and aid in effective
investigation when when crime does occur. If you have any
questions or concerns,
please feel free to contact any member of our local law
enforcement team. |
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Thank you,
The LeRoy Police Department
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Business Safety and
Security Recommendations |
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> Use adequate exterior lighting
> Use interior lighting and keep windows and doors free from
obstructions, so our
officers and your neighbors can see inside.
> Security camera use is recommended both during business
hours and after hours.
Evidence be saved for a minimum of 60 to 90 days. Many
crimes take time to be
discovered.
> Alarm use is very helpful. LeRoy Police have an excellent
response time to alarms.
> Make sure that the LeRoy Police Department has current
after hours contact numbers
for your business. LeRoy Police maintains this information
and provides it to METCOM,
our emergency services dispatching agency.
> Make frequent cash drops. Keep the money in the register
to a minimum.
> Make frequent cash deposits. Do not have a routine for the
deposits. Do not let
customers or employees observe any deposit routines.
> Keep back doors locked at all times.
> Surveillance footage obtained from the cameras is very
valuable in any investigation.
> Limit the number of employees who have access to the
business and the safe.
Practice good key/combination security. If key security is
compromised, new
locks should be installed.
> Make sure all points of entry to the business are
adequately secured when closing.
> Keep cash left in the business after hours to a minimum.
Start up money should
be secured in an adequate safe.
> If a crime is discovered, do not disturb the crime scene.
Keep employees and
customers away from areas where the suspect was. Report the
incident immediately
to METCOM.
> Pre pay is recommended for service stations selling
gasoline. Gasoline theft is a
common occurrence in LeRoy. When a theft of gasoline does
occur, immediately
call the police and provide a detailed description of the
vehicle, license plate
(if possible), direction of travel and amount taken .
> In the event of a robbery, cooperate and obtain a
description of the suspect, the
direction they left the place of business, and a description
of the vehicle they used
if this can be done safely.
> Businesses taking checks and credit cards should review
LeRoy Police Department's
"Guide to Business Fraud".
> When a crime does occur, immediately notify the LeRoy
Police Department in the
following manner:
If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1. If it is not an
emergency, call METCOM toll
free at 1-866-888-5030. The office number and cell phone
should not be relied
upon for a timely response.
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Business Fraud
Recommendations |
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Accepting checks:
> We recommend that you only accept local checks. In the
event that we need to
contact the check writer, we do not have the resources to
make long journeys.
> Check writers must be identified by an adequate photo ID.
We have to be able to
prove in court who issued or delivered the check. Cashiers
should write the ID
number on the check and initial to indicate that they did
check the ID of the check
writer and that the ID matched the name on the account.
> Cashiers will be shown a photo line up in an effort to
positively idenfity the suspect, in
addition to the ID check described above.
> Video surveillance is a very valuable tool in identifying
the suspect. Surveillance video
should be maintained for 60 to 90 days. There is often a
significant delay in this type of
crime being discovered.
> No third-party checks should be accepted. Third-party
checks present numerous
problems to any investigation. Per Departmental policy, we
will not investigate
any third-party checks.
> Updated lists of who not to accept checks from due to
fraudulent use are encouraged.
Businesses are encouraged to share information between
themselves.
Accepting credit cards:
> ID's should be checked if no pin entry is necessary to
insure the person using the
card is the card holder.
> Any suspected fraudulent use of a credit card should be
immediately reported to
the police. If possible, get a vehicle description,
including license plate number
and direction of travel.
> When a time response is necessary, contact METCOM dispatch
toll free at
(866) 888-5030.
Thank you for your assistance in our efforts to protect you
and your business.
We wish you the best in all of your endeavours...
The LeRoy Police Department
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Crime
Stoppers |
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The LeRoy
Police Department needs your help in solving the following
unsolved crimes: |
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Day Care theft
Noah's Ark Day Care Center
Methodist Church
201 N. Chestnut Street
LeRoy, IL
Between Friday, January 6, 2006 and Tuesday, January
10, 2006, unknown person(s) stole an undisclosed
amount of cash from an office area in the day care
center. The money had been raised by the children of
the day care through various activities for new
classroom equipment and supplies. Anyone with
information regarding this crime is asked to contact
the McLean County Crime Stoppers (309) 828-1111 or
the LeRoy Police Department at (309) 962-3310.
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Community
Oriented Policing |
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Community policing focuses on crime and social disorder
through the delivery of police services that includes
aspects of traditional law enforcement, as well as
prevention, problem-solving, community engagement, and
partnerships. The community policing model balances reactive
responses to calls for service with proactive
problem-solving centered on the causes of crime and
disorder. Community policing requires police and citizens to
join together as partners in the course of both identifying
and effectively addressing these issues.
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Bicycle
Patrol Unit |
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The bicycle patrol unit operates on a parttime basis. Bike
officers are assigned special events such as Summerfest,
Fall Festival and high school sporting events. The goal of
the department is to deploy officers in various
neighborhoods on their bikes to increase police visibility.
The bicycle patrol unit will be particularly effective in
the downtown area where there is extensive congestion from
vehicle and pedestrian traffic during special events. There
are many benefits to police officer's patrolling on bikes:
> Officers are out of their cars and much more accessible to
the community
> The kids love the bikes and it creates a good relationship
between officers and
community
> The officers are more approachable, thereby enhancing the
implementation of
the Community Oriented Policing techniques
> Officers can approach silently and get much closer to the
crime in progress
before being seen
> Bike officers can cover more ground than officers on foot
> Original cost and cost of maintenance are much lower
> High visibility equal crime prevention
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Police
Department Organization |
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207 S East Street
Leroy, Illinois 61752
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Chief of Police |
Gordon Beck |
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K-9 Officer |
Brian Taylor |
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Officer |
Nathan Wilkins |
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Officer |
Jason Williamson |
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Officer |
Michael Bennett |
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LPD
Shoulder Patch Request |
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Unfortunately due to cost we are no longer
able to offer shoulder patch for sale or trade. We
apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your
interest. |
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K-9
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Police K-9 Historical
Usage |
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Frequently people outside of Law Enforcement
misunderstand how Police K-9's are actually used and
deployed. This misunderstanding is reinforced by the media,
movies, and fictional references, which mistakenly show the
dog's aggression more than they depict how a modern Police
K-9 is truly used. The Police K-9 is often perceived as a
vicious, snarling animal. Police K-9's are occasionally
needed to apprehend criminals by biting, but it's true
designed use is to locate suspects who are hiding. Biting is
only a small facet of what the dog can be used for in Police
work. The vast majority of K-9 deployments results in no one
being bitten. As a "force" tool, the Police K-9 is very
unique in that the dog can be re-called and stopped unlike
the swing of a baton, a spray of chemical agents or a bullet
when fired that cannot be stopped once deployed. The trained
Police K-9 possesses several unique assets which make him a
successful front line street tool for law enforcement
agencies today. His first asset, that of mere presence,
often evokes fear in the criminal great enough to cause him
to cease his criminal activity and to comply with police.
His second asset, his ability to detect, makes him extremely
valuable as a locator. Finally, his instinctive desire to
defend his loved ones makes him a superb protector for his
human partner. Police K-9 Units are available to assist
police departments in other jurisdictions when needed.
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How LeRoy PD Deploys
it's Police K-9 |
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LeRoy's Police Department's K-9 is, “Victor” he is an
invaluable tool in maintaining the safety of the public and
our Officers. His human partner is K-9 Officer Brian Taylor.
“Victor” has aided officers all around our region in
apprehending, wanted felons, and locating evidence from
crime scenes, as well as lost persons. The most common
applications that “Victor” performs are building searches,
followed by tracking. “Victor” has also been used to assist
our Officers when executing search warrants. “Victor” is
trained in voice and hand signal, and although he may appear
aggressive, is quite docile and friendly in social
situations.
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Police K-9's are used
in a variety of situations: |
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*To search for hidden suspects
*To search all types of buildings for criminals in hiding
*To apprehend fleeing suspect
*To search for lost persons
*To search for evidence or property connected with a crime
*To search for illegal drugs that have been hidden
*To protect the handler, other Officers and citizens
*To clear vehicles after a high risk felony stop
*To assist in SWAT operations
*To act as a deterrent and back up in dangerous situations
such as fights, riots and disturbances
*To conduct public demonstrations |
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Voluntary
Vehicle Removal Program |
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The City of LeRoy is excited to offer its residents a new
program which we feel will be a benefit to several people.
We can now assist residents in the removal of unwanted
vehicles from their property free of charge. If you have
vehicles which you no longer want, whether they are in
operating condition or not, call the numbers below and we
will be happy to make arrangements to have the vehicle towed
from your property. You will not receive a charge for the
towing, however, you will be required to sign the vehicle
title over to the towing company. It's simple and it's FREE!
If you need this service, make a call to the city today. If
you know of someone else who would benefit from this
service, please help us spread the word!
The City of LeRoy is also excited to offer our residents the
ability to have unwanted auto parts (excluding tires)
removed from their property free of charge. The removal of
your unwanted auto parts is just a phone call away. Call the
city today and let us make arrangements to have your
unwanted auto parts hauled away. It's simple and it's free!
Call: Code Compliance Officer
962-7409 or 962-3031
(leave name and number after hours and Russ will return your
call)
OR
Chief of Police
Gordon Beck, 962-3310
(leave name and number if the machine answers and Gordon
will return
your call)
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