August 22, 2007
Press Release

Sheriff Welcomes New R.S.V.P. Graduate

Sheriff Brown presents Michael L Stein with his RSVP graduation certificate.

Sheriff Brown is happy to announce the latest graduate of the R.S.V.P. team, acronym for Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol. Michael Stein completed the six week training program, preparing him for duties which include, parking lot security patrol, motorist assistance, funeral traffic control, expired tag warnings, vacation home checks and a multitude of assignments that are dispatched to the squad on a daily basis.

“I am extremely proud of our RSVP team and their dedication to this community”, says Brown, “I don’t know how we ever got along without them”. Sheriff Brown also urges citizens to express their thanks to this team whenever you see them out and about. “They are volunteering their time for the benefit and safety of all citizens. They deserve our thanks and appreciation”.

Sheriff Brown began the R.S.V.P. program in 2001 and it is now 19 members strong with two fully equipped marked volunteer patrol vehicles.

Other required training includes Sheriff’s Office code of ethics, the senior services projects of S.C.A.L.E.S. and Project Lifesaver, Juvenile Crimes, Crime Prevention, Internet Crimes, Media Relations, Traffic Control, Fingerprinting procedures and Radar Equipment training. Trainees are also taught defensive driving tactics, radio use and protocols and CPR Training. All participants toured the 9-1-1 Communications center and were given a full tour of the Sheriff’s Office and the rolls of each agency employee.

Anyone who would like to learn more about this and other volunteer programs at the Sheriff’s Office, please call 540- 586-4800 or stop by for an application or print one from our website: www.bedfordcountysheriff.org

Contact: Robin Sundquist-Smith 540-586-4800 with any questions or if you require more information.