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Under the leadership of Chief of Police, Bill Abbott and Assistant
Chief of Police, Craig Hayes, the department has a force of 39 sworn police officers, 10 telecommunications officers, 3 clerical
staff members, 1 parking attendant, 1 animal control officer, and 1 crossing guard. Of the 39 sworn officers, 1 officer is
assigned as a School Resource Officer, 3 are assigned as DARE officers, 3 K-9 officers, and 6 are assigned
to Criminal Investigations, with 2 of the 6 assigned full-time to drug investigations. ATTENTION
7-21-2011 The Seymour Police Department has applied for a grant from Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) . The grant is due on July 21st 2011. This grant is being
used to purchase Bullet Resistant Vest for both the Seymour Police Department and the Jackson County Sheriff's Department.
6-3-2009
The
Seymour Police Department would like to announce its intentions for application to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program FY2009 Local Solicitation". Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) will be used by the Seymour Police Department
and the Jackson County Sheriffs Department for 800 mhz radio interoperability mobile radio purchases.
The Seymour Police Department would like to announce its intentions for application to the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law 111-5 (the "Recovery Act"), which was signed into law by President Obama
on Feb. 17, 2009. The Act allows for $2 billion in resources
for state and local law enforcement and other criminal justice activities through the Recovery JAG program". A successful
award under this grant program will allow for the implementation of programs that will allow for needed equipment upgrades
and enhanced technological capabilities, which will lessen the burden of future budget constraints. This application is a
combined initiative between the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and the Seymour City Police Department. Both agencies
have identified possible improvements in the areas of communications and computer technology. Any public comments should be made to Chief Bill Abbott at 812-522-1234 or by email at
wva3470@yahoo.com. Check
out the Second Annual Jackson County Drug Free Council Road Rally Fundraiser
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