Internal Department

STATISTICAL INFORMATION FOR MAY, 2008

TOTAL NUMBER OF CALLS RECEIVED --------------- 7,686

CALLS TO WHICH OFFICER WAS DISPATCHED --- 1,060

CALLS DISPATCHED TO OTHER DEPARTMENTS----5,794

CALLS DISPATCHED TO RESCUE SQUAD --------------110

CALLS DISPATCHED TO FIRE DEPARTMENTS--------56

CALLS FOR TRANSFER TO FISH AND GAME, FIRE

WARDEN, SOCIAL SERVICES---------------------------------638

NUMBER WARRANTS SERVED --------------------------------58

NUMBER SUBPOENAS  SERVED   ---------------------------436

NUMBER OF SHOW CAUSE SUMMONS SERVED -----92

OTHER CIVIL PAPERS FOR COURTS  --------------------343

NUMBER ESCORTS FOR FUNERALS -----------------------14

TOTAL NUMBER MILES DRIVEN ------------------------66,518

MILES DRIVEN FOR TRANSPORTS ----------------------1,904

NUMBER INMATES  PROCESSED ----------------------------70

NUMBER CHARGES FOR INMATES PROCESSED ---88

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PROJECT LIFESAVER

On September 29, 2004 six members of the Lee County Sheriff's Office received training

on one of the most up-to-date community projects in the nation.  Project Lifesaver uses state of

the art technology in assisting those who care for victims of Alzheimers and other related mental

dysfunctional disorders.  Victims include the elderly and even the youngest in our community.  Victims

tend to wander from their homes and therefore are in danger.  Lifesaver places radio transmitters on these

"wandering ones" , then officers trained in using the receivers and other locating equipment are notified and 

able to find the "lost" in minutes.  The estimated cost of the program is expected to be about $25 monthly.

This not only includes the equipment, but also the will cover the cost of periodically having the equipment

checked and updated by a trained officer.  The Lee County Sheriff's Office is pleased to be able to present

this to the citizens of our community.  Project Lifesaver is a wonderful program that allows us to show 

communities that we really do care.  We hope you do too.

For more information on applying for the project or for making donations contact Major Jimmy Woodard

at Lee County Sheriff's Office, P.O. Box 177 Jonesville, VA 24263 or phone 276-346-7777.

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           Lee County Victim/Witness Office

            P.O. Box 177

            Jonesville, VA 24263

            276-346-2689

            FAX:   276-346-7725

            Email: ddkolb@co.lee.state.va.us

What is a victim?

A victim is:

>A person who has suffered physical, psychological or economic harm as a direct result of a felony or of an assault and battery, stalking, sexual battery, attempted sexual battery or driving while intoxicated;

>A parent or legal guardian of such person who is a minor

>A spouse, child, parent, or legal guardian of such person who is physically or mentally incapacitated or was a victim of a suicide

**A victim does not mean a parent, child, spouse or legal guardian who commits a felony or other enumerated criminal offense a victim.

The Victim/Witness Staff provides the following services upon request for crime victims:

                                    Courtroom Assistance

Criminal Justice Process Support and Explanation

Accompaniment to Court

Trial Preparation Assistance

*Tips for Testifying                     

Courtroom Tours

Confidentiality Forms

Interpreter Services

                                    Financial Assistance

Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund

Restitution

Referrals to Social Service or Other Agencies

Property Return

                                    Victim Input

Commonwealth’s Attorney Liaison

Victim Impact Statement and Preparation

Parole Input for Cases Before 1995

Right to Remain in Courtroom on Specific Cases

                        Notifications

Case Status Information

Notice of Court Dates

Release of Prisoners (Dept. of Corrections or Local)

Employer Intercession

Status of Bond

Victim Notification Forms

Notice of Appeal and Habeas Corpus

                        Protection

Protection Orders

Separate Waiting Room

Court Accompaniment

Safety Planning

                        Support Services

Crisis Intervention

Crisis Referrals

Emergency Assistance

*Tips for Courtroom Appearances

      The first rule is to tell the truth

• Have dates, times, places and other details clear in your mind.
• Bring photos, medical records, receipts, values of stolen property, estimates of damage
• Your clothing should be courtroom appropriate-clean and conservative.  Dress as you would to attend a religious service i.e. no jeans, shorts, mini-skirts, belly shirts, or T-Shirts with logos.
• Be prepared to wait.  Bring change for snack machines, and a book or other activity to occupy your time.
• Look at the Judge during your testimony.  If you hear “objection” stop talking until the Judge makes a decision.  If you do not know the answer, say, “I don’t know.” Do not guess. If you do not understand a question, say, “I don’t understand the question.”
• Speak loudly, clearly and concisely. Do not use slang unless you are exactly repeating language used during the crime. Answer only questions asked, and do not add to the answer.
• Your testimony should describe the nature and extent of the injuries or damage resulting from the crime and whether a weapon was used.  Your testimony should not contain your opinion unless you are asked.  Do not bad mouth the defendant or argue with the defense attorney.