Service Programs

"I am humbled to have been chosen by the people of Caroline County to continue to protect the life, property and well being of our citizens. I am equally honored to lead the fine group of men and women that make up our Caroline County Sheriff’s Office. The programs listed to the left represent a small portion of my commitment to help and serve our community in new and innovative ways. My staff and I are always available to discuss these programs and welcome your suggestions, comments, and questions. I ask for your continued support in our journey together to make Caroline County a safer place to live, work and raise a family."

                                                              - Sheriff A.A. "Tony" Lippa, Jr.

Child ID

Photo identification with fingerprints gives authorities vital information to help them locate a missing child.

The Sheriff's Office periodically schedules events where you can get a FREE photo of your child and a set of his or her fingerprints using quick, clean, inkless technology. You may also arrange to bring your child to our office for fingerprinting.

Please call 804-633-1120 to make an appointment.

 

How Fingerprints Find a Child

If a child is missing, law enforcement authorities can use the child's completed I.D. Kit to scan the child's fingerprints into the National Crime Information Center database. These fingerprints can then be used to help locate the child in a variety of ways.

 

 

Check-Mate

This innovative program is designed for those that live alone. After an application process, the Sheriff's Office will call the resident daily to check on their welfare. If phone contact cannot be made, a deputy will come by to check on the resident. Call 804-633-1120 or write an email with Check-Mate in the subject line.

 

Links for senior Citizens

SeniorNavigator is a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides free information about the health and aging resources available to Virginians. The information focuses on issues such as health, financial concerns, legal questions, health facilities, housing options, transportation, exercise programs, advocacy, and more. Support for SeniorNavigator comes from contributions made by individuals (people like you), corporations, and foundations.

 

GrandDriver is an educational resource designed to provide Virginians with information and resources about staying safe and mobile on the road as they age.

 

 

Triad is in its' twenty-first year of assisting law enforcement to keep seniors safe in their communities by utilizing senior volunteers and those within the private sector who have a vested interest in seniors.

Child Seat Inspections

Select deputies have been trained to assist you in proper use and installation of child safety seats. Federal surveys have shown that a majority of child seats are improperly used. Parents and caregivers are urged to verify that their child safety seats are properly installed and correctly used. Certified deputies will be available to inspect and verify - free of charge - your child seat installation. Let us check your safety seat today! Click here to set up an inspection.

 

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers the following instructional videos.

Rear-Facing Car Seat

Rear-Facing Convertible Seat

Forward-Facing Convertible Seat

Forward-facing Car Seat

 

Compaints & Commendations

Personnel complaints and commendations are handled through Internal Affairs. The primary responsibility of Internal Affairs is to ensure the integrity of the Sheriff's Office.  Internal Affairs also monitors the relationship between the community and the Sheriff's Office and strives to nurture mutual trust. It serves as a mechanism of internal accountability by receiving, processing and investigating complaints concerning employee conduct. Please contact Internal Affairs if you have any concerns or comments concerning CCSO personnel. A Commendation/Complaint form is available here.

 

Project Lifesaver

Project Lifesaver is currently being used by over 1,150 agencies in 45 states. Nearly 2,300 people have been rescued using the Project Lifesaver program. Enrolled citizens wear a small transmitter on their wrist or ankle that emits a tracking signal unique to that unit. In the event that the citizen goes missing, the local Project Lifesaver Agency, along with a trained emergency team, respond to the wander's area. Instead of hours or days, wanderers are found in an average of 30 minutes. This is a tremendous resource for families dealing with Alzheimer's, autism and other related conditions or disorders.

Caroline County Sheriff's Office is a proud member of the Project Lifesaver program. This program has been established locally without any tax payer dollars. Individual and corporate donations have covered the startup cost associated with Project Lifesaver. Continued support is needed to maintain the continuous operation of the program. A small donation is all that is needed to provide this lifesaving technology to a local family.

Public Speaking

Would your orgnanization benefit from having a deputy speak at one of its functions? Deputies are available to speak about such things as crime prevention, neighborhood watch and personal safety. Call 804-633-1120 or email us for assistance.

Ride Along Program

Here is your chance to ride along with a Deputy and get a behind the scenes look at law enforcement. Please fill out the Ride Along Applicaiton. Mail your application or drop it off at our office located at 118 Courthouse Lane.

Traffic

Do you know of a traffic problem that needs reporting? Click here to Contact our Patrol Division.

 

 

 

                                              Driving Tips by VDOT

 

TRIAD Program

On January 20th, 2011, Caroline County Sheriff A.A. "Tony" Lippa, Jr. joined Attorney General of Virginia, Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, II, and the Caroline County Board of Supervisors in creating a local chapter of the TRIAD program.

"TRIAD is one of the fastest-growing crime prevention partnerships in the country.  It is a cooperative effort of law enforcement agencies (police/fire/sheriffs), senior citizens, and senior organizations, focused on reducing crimes against our most vulnerable citizens:  our seniors.  In 1988, the American Association of Retired Persons, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the National Sheriff’s Association realized that the baby boomers would soon be retiring and would be in need of protection from con artists and other criminals who would seek to separate them from their hard-earned savings. These three groups formed the first TRIAD in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, bringing together seniors and law enforcement in a cooperative effort to fight crime.  The TRIAD concept has since spread to 47 states, Canada, and England – and it arrived in Virginia in 1995." Courtesy of the Attorney General of Virginia Website

Click here for more information about the TRIAD program.

Vacation Checks

Notify us of your vacation or closing dates and your address. We'll stop by on a random basis to check the welfare of your home or business.

Call 804-633-1120 for assistance or write an email.

 

                                 Safety Tips For When Your Away

Statistics show that the number of home invasions increase during the summer months, when many people are away. Here are some tips you can follow to protect your home and to give the impression that you have never left.

* Make sure that all doors and windows are closed and locked.

* Leave shades and blinds in the same position as when you are home.

* Cancel all deliveries and notify your local post office to put your mail on a "vacation hold". Have a trusted neighbor or friend remove any deliveries, newspapers, and circulars. Leave a telephone number or address where you can be reached with a neighbor,friend or family member.

* Notify your local Sheriff's Office about your plans and provide dates of departure and return. The Deputies can place your home on their Vacation Check list and check periodically.

* Use timers to turn on and off lights at strategic locations inside the home and at appropriate times. A motion sensor light should be installed at the rear and front of the residence. Place a radio or television on a timer for added precaution.

* Make arrangements to have your grass cut and yard maintained or your walk and driveway shoveled in winter.

* Move all ladders, tools or any other devices (that could be used to break in) to a locked garage or shed.

* Do not leave valuables or electronics within view from a window. Use a home safe or safety deposit box if you can.

* Keep an inventory of all valuables in the home including furniture, jewelry and electronic products.

* Test your smoke and burglar alarms.

* Park your car in the driveway or have a neighbor or friend park their vehicle at your home while you are away.

* Don't leave an outgoing message on your home email account or phone voicemail that you will be away.