s Ofice eCsere Cou e e Beside the Badge Spotlight on Sheriff David Cserep of DeKalb County heriff David Cserep has spent his entire adult life in law enforcement Having joined the US Air Force at 18 to be in their Security Forces, he transferred to the US Army. serving as an MP (Mitary Police). Aner retiring trom the military. Cserep transitioned to working with the Sher- as that t's the itle things we can do for people that count the most." While we wouldn't necessarily call any of these things ittle. Sheriff Cserep and his staffs growing list of accomplish ments are having an immediate impact in their community. Here are a few examples since Sheriff Cserep took office: AEDS (Automatic Electric Defbrilators) were replaced in all patrol vehicies. Cars are blatanty marked, easy to see for all citizens - this was a request from the public. Iestalled an X-Ray machine in the jail entrance to prevent contraband trom coming into the jail to help keep the jail safe. Started award ceremonies for employees. Recovered $1.2 milion worth of equipment that was previously lostimisplaced. Started a successful commissary that brings in revenue with an extemal vendor for the inmates to purchase approved items that they want Implemented the "Current Community Corections Program" for inmates to increase public safety by reducing recidivism and encouraging participants to be productive members of the community. Lowered cost of phone call minutes to 21 cents per minute, which is quickly becoming more widely adopted and mandated in some cases Lowered the retirement age to 52 with 20 years of service can draw 50% of their paycheck at retirement. First year in office received 100% on financials from the State Board of Accounts. Started a pay matrix that lets deputies know where they will be at the age they want to or choose to retre. Added three new K-9's to the force, increased to four officers now with plans to add another school resource K-9 Established COVID protocols for the Dekalb County jail, which resulted in their ability to eradicate every infection within two weeks. (The protocols Sherift Cserep impiemented, he had learned in the military) "My favorite thing about the job is the people." Sheritt Cserep says. "Taking to people, protecting the people, serv- ing the public, seeing people get past their struggles and Succeed in fe, hars he reward of this postion When asked about the most challenging parts of the job, Sheri Cserep's mind tuns back to the citizens he serves. The most challenging aspect is when you're doing everything you can to help someone, but they arernT heping them- selves While Sheriff Cserep is clear on the objective of his of fice. "Nothing is more important than the safety of Dekab County," he is quick to defer any credit to his staft: "Noth- ing is more valuable in this process than our employees. Our deputes and staff are all committed to helping people. That's what we do. The ISA salutes the men and women of Indiana law enforcement, who, like Sheriff Cserep and Sheriff Reinke, bring compassion, caring, and community-mindedness to the job each day, building communities of trust with the citizens they serve. Your support of your ISA helps to provide education, training, tools, and resources to all 92 Indiana Sheriffs and their staff. s Ofice eCsere Cou e e Beside the Badge Spotlight on Sheriff David Cserep of DeKalb County heriff David Cserep has spent his entire adult life in law enforcement Having joined the US Air Force at 18 to be in their Security Forces, he transferred to the US Army. serving as an MP (Mitary Police). Aner retiring trom the military. Cserep transitioned to working with the Sher- as that t's the itle things we can do for people that count the most." While we wouldn't necessarily call any of these things ittle. Sheriff Cserep and his staffs growing list of accomplish ments are having an immediate impact in their community. Here are a few examples since Sheriff Cserep took office: AEDS (Automatic Electric Defbrilators) were replaced in all patrol vehicies. Cars are blatanty marked, easy to see for all citizens - this was a request from the public. Iestalled an X-Ray machine in the jail entrance to prevent contraband trom coming into the jail to help keep the jail safe. Started award ceremonies for employees. Recovered $1.2 milion worth of equipment that was previously lostimisplaced. Started a successful commissary that brings in revenue with an extemal vendor for the inmates to purchase approved items that they want Implemented the "Current Community Corections Program" for inmates to increase public safety by reducing recidivism and encouraging participants to be productive members of the community. Lowered cost of phone call minutes to 21 cents per minute, which is quickly becoming more widely adopted and mandated in some cases Lowered the retirement age to 52 with 20 years of service can draw 50% of their paycheck at retirement. First year in office received 100% on financials from the State Board of Accounts. Started a pay matrix that lets deputies know where they will be at the age they want to or choose to retre. Added three new K-9's to the force, increased to four officers now with plans to add another school resource K-9 Established COVID protocols for the Dekalb County jail, which resulted in their ability to eradicate every infection within two weeks. (The protocols Sherift Cserep impiemented, he had learned in the military) "My favorite thing about the job is the people." Sheritt Cserep says. "Taking to people, protecting the people, serv- ing the public, seeing people get past their struggles and Succeed in fe, hars he reward of this postion When asked about the most challenging parts of the job, Sheri Cserep's mind tuns back to the citizens he serves. The most challenging aspect is when you're doing everything you can to help someone, but they arernT heping them- selves While Sheriff Cserep is clear on the objective of his of fice. "Nothing is more important than the safety of Dekab County," he is quick to defer any credit to his staft: "Noth- ing is more valuable in this process than our employees. Our deputes and staff are all committed to helping people. That's what we do. The ISA salutes the men and women of Indiana law enforcement, who, like Sheriff Cserep and Sheriff Reinke, bring compassion, caring, and community-mindedness to the job each day, building communities of trust with the citizens they serve. Your support of your ISA helps to provide education, training, tools, and resources to all 92 Indiana Sheriffs and their staff.