The Sheriff's Office fingerprinted children at the Batesville Festival
sponsored by the Kiwanis on May 12, 2012.
02.06.2012
Sheriff Thomas J. Grills was elected to the Board of Directors for the third straight year, and to the Budget and Personnel Committee for the second year.
Sheriff Grills noted, “ It is an honor to be elected to these positions by my fellow Sheriff’s. It such tough economical times, fiscal management is imperative and the fact I am chosen to help lead in that capacity is humbling.”
There are only 12 Sheriffs elected to the Budget/Personnel Committee, and 25 to the Board of Directors out of all 92 Sheriffs.
For the past 80 years with the support of its membership and its supporters, The Indiana Sheriffs' Association (ISA), has proven itself to be an asset to both those in law enforcement and the citizens of Indiana. The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association was first established in 1930 to promote better communication and exchange information between the sheriffs and law enforcement personnel. In 1977 the association was incorporated as a not for profit organization and began to focus on providing education and training for sheriffs and department personnel throughout the state that was not otherwise available. The association continues to provide many training and educational programs for sheriffs and other law enforcement personnel. The association also provides college scholarships to qualified recipients and two annual leadership camps for teenage boys and girls each summer. The association is a membership organization that is supported and funded entirely from membership dues, corporate sponsorships, advertising in The Indiana Sheriff magazine and donations from individual and business members for special events.
For more information on how to become a member, and support the ISA and your local Sheriff, please visit www.indianasheriffs.org.
The Sheriff's Office fingerprinted roughly 550 first graders November 2011 as part of an annual program. The Sheriff's Office has been fingerprinting all the school's first graders in the county since the mid 90's. Donations to the Sheriff's Office for the community policing fund allows for this program to be in existence. I want to thank all those who have donated over the years. Above are photos taken of some of the students and Sheriff Grills and Major David Pippin. The S.O. would also like to thank McDonald's, Council Member Dephane Smith and her husband Alec, and other officers from the S.O. for their participation and help to make the event successful.
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Sheriff Thomas Grills and Attorney Jeff Sharp discuss the judicial system with 4th graders in Milan. |
May 2011-The Ripley County Sheriff Thomas J. Grills is pleased to announce that Benjamin A. Hertel, Batesville, was awarded a $500 scholarship through the Indiana Sheriff’s Association. The ISA Scholarship Committee selected 40 high school students across the State for this award, and Mr. Hertel was chosen as a recipient based on the application process. Mr. Hertel was a successful participant in Batesville High School’s law enforcement mentorship program facilitated by SRO Blake Roope, BPD (pictured right.) Mr. Hertel has been accepted into Indiana University and will major in Criminal Justice. He also will pursue a position with the Indiana University Police Dept. in their cadet program. Sheriff Grills wishes Mr. Hertel good luck in his collegiate academic pursuit. Mr. Hertel is the son of Bill and Bonnie Hertel, Batesville. If you would like more information on the scholarship process, other programs by ISA, or want to become a member, please visit www.indianasheriffs.org.
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Sheriff's Office fingerprints over 500 area first graders November 2010 |
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Officers participated in the Donkey Ball Game November 5, 2010 at Jac-Cen-Del
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Vacation Bible School at Milan Methodist Church. Sgt. Dale Holbert, Reserve Deputy, and Sheriff Grills fingerprint attending children Tracy Gobel is giving the Sheriff's Office a check for the community policing fund on behalf of the church.
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Polar Plunge 2010
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St Andrews Health campus raised $1900 for Shop with a Cop |
Shop With A Cop 2009 was a big success!
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Photo by Wanda English Burnett, Ripley Publishing |
Rep. Cleo Duncan (R-Greensburg) was joined by different community leaders Monday, December 14, 2009 to increase the public awareness of Indiana's Safe Haven Law. Rep. Duncan helped pass Indiana's Safe Haven Law, enacted in 2000, in order to allow a parent or person to place a newborn under the age of 45 days with an emergency medical services provider with no questions asked. |
Sheriff's Office fingerprints area first graders October 2009
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A buffalo visits the Sheriff's office on September 18, 2009
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At the annual Summer Conference for the Indiana Sheriff’s Association, Sheriff Thomas J Grills was elected to the Board of Directors for 2010. There are only 21 of the 92 Sheriffs elected to the board. Sheriff Grills noted, “It’s nice to know that you are respected among your peers and they trust your judgment and leadership for the Association.” Sheriff Grills will be involved in supporting new legislation, helping make decisions on Association issues, and supporting committees designed to enhance the Sheriff’s Association and it’s leadership. Executive Director Steve Luce, former Knox County Sheriff, stated, “The Indiana Sheriff is making a difference and leading the way for Sheriffs across the nation to a brighter future. We are glad to have Sheriff Grills as part of that elite team.” |
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SHERIFF Thomas J. GrillsCompletes 96th Session of National Sheriffs’ InstituteCo-sponsored byNATIONAL SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION (NSA) NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CORRECTIONS (NIC) |
Indiana Fallen Officer Blood Drive, June 8, 2009 Thanks to all those who donated! |
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Driving the new Gator at the 2009 Farm show |
Indianapolis Colts visit Versailles
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Sheriff's office upgrades in car camera system Sheriff Tom Grills decided to purchase new cameras with money from the Home Incarceration Program because the old cameras were bulky and out of date. The new compact and user friendly system has the ability to record various information such as the time the lights on the police car are turned on, speed of the vehicle, as well as record dialog between the officer and dispatch. The GPS capability even allows the officer to record the location of evidence thrown out of a vehicle. This valuable information can be used for as evidence at trials. |
PHOTO BY BETH RUMSEY, RIPLEY PUBLISHING COMPANY |
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Milan Daisy Troop 20106 toured the sheriff's office. |
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On February 24th, Sheriff Tom Grills received a check from the Tree City Limbhangers branch, Greensburg, IN, of the National Wild Turkey Federation. The money was given to the Sheriff for the Community Policing Fund. The funds are used to purchase material for the Kid I.D. program, which this year fingerprinted over 600 first graders in the county, and to purchase stickers, pens, pencils, or anything else to promote public safety or awareness to our citizens and children in Ripley County. If you would like to donate to this tax deductible program, please send your check or money order to: Ripley County Sheriff, c/o Community Policing Fund, 210 N Monroe St., P.O. Box 686, Versailles, IN 47042. |
