1. 1. Vote November 3, 2015 RE-ELECT SHERIFF
2. 2. Son of Wendell and Nancy Millirons of Narrows Grandson of Neva C. Millirons of Narrows and the late John Kester Millirons, Gilbert and Francis Hale of Narrows Graduated from Narrows High School 1983 Attended New River Community College Graduate of Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy Graduate of New River Police Academy William Morgan Millirons
3. 3. MILLIRONS: A Family Man Married to: Janet Chafin Millirons, 24 years, Daughter of Norma J. Chafin and the late Harold E. Chafin Two Children: Anna Morgan Millirons, 22, graduate of Giles High School William Eli Millirons, 17, rising Senior at Giles High School Active members of Pearisburg First United Methodist Church
4. 4. He has built a Foundation at the Sheriffs Department based on Professionalism Morals Leadership MILLIRONS began his term as Sheriff of Giles County on January 1, 2008.
5. 5. Your Sheriffs Department Major Mike Falls Captain Joe Shanks
6. 6. Lieutenants Eric Thwaites Timmy Hutchison Andrew Metro Tommy Gautier
7. 7. Sergeants Mason Boggess Brian Hughes Chad Tickle Scott Moye
8. 8. Field Deputies S. Tootie Gillispie Stacey Vaughn Steven Hutchinson Jason Johnson
9. 9. Field Deputies Amanda Hahnlen Jason Tickle Zachary Collins
10. 10. -Crossed trained in many areas of law enforcement. -Received numerous hours of formal training from the New River Criminal Justice Training Academy, The VA Division of Forensic Science, and other specialty schools. -Training in C.I.T. (Crisis Intervention Training) through the New River Valley Mental Health Authority. -Training in detecting alcohol and narcotic-related offenses while on patrol. -Trained in interviewing techniques Men and Women of the Sheriffs Office Many Have:
11. 11. Your working Sheriff, that is dedicated to the citizens of Giles County to protect and serve. Re-Elect Sheriff Professionalism...Morals ...Leadership
12. 12. * Over 500 drug related indictments since 2008. Putting The Cuffs on Drugs: Deputy Jason Tickle inventories items from a meth lab that were seized during a traffic stop. Since taking office in 2008, Sheriff Millirons has taken an aggressive approach to putting the cuffs on drugs.
13. 13. Cuffs on Drugs
14. 14. Giles County Sheriffs officer, Sergeant Mason Boggess and Virginia Tech Detective Robbie Taylor worked together and recovered a stolen boat. Captain Anthony Meredith, Pulaski Police Department Professional.Morals.Leadership
15. 15. Court is now being held five days a week Papers served 2008 5,049 2009 6,555 2010 6,940 2011 7,752 2012 7,877 2013 7,169 2014 6,641 2015 at the present 3,047 Transports & Extradictions Court Services Sheriff Millirons along with the presiding judge present new drivers with their license and a speech on the responsibility of becoming a new driver.
16. 16. Court Security Jerry Gautier Melvin Dalton Billy Cardwell Frank Gough Leon MeredithAllen Dale Williams Jeff Mullins
17. 17. Secretaries Kelly McCroskey Susie Journell Pepper Crigger Carol Ross
18. 18. Sheriff Millirons has saved the taxpayers money by returning unspent dollars to the county since 2009. Saving the Citizens Dollars: 2009 - $48,845.00 2010 $183,345.00 2011 $32,171.00 2012 $47,583.00 2013 $5,754.00 2014 $19,569.00 TOTAL $289,682.00 Rhonda Tickle, Director of Finance for Giles County
19. 19. Inmate Work Crew: Saving the County Dollars The Sheriffs Office initiated an Inmate Work Program through the New River Valley Jail in 2011. Over the past four years, several thousand hours of work have been completed which has saved the taxpayers thousands of dollars.
20. 20. Inmate Work Crew Clearing the V.D.O.T. right of ways and brush cutting on several state roads Built new weight room at Narrows High School New locker room at the Narrows football field At the agricultural lab at Giles High School they have built new out buildings and several acres of fencing Painted several rooms and re-tiled the flooring in several buildings in Giles County including the schools Assisting the Giles County Maintenance Department with making repairs, mowing, etc.
21. 21. Work Crew Security Not Pictured: Gene Meadows, Mac Whittaker, and Cleve Tate Michael Atkins Timmy Vaughn
22. 22. * Sponsored by Giles Sheriffs Office and Giles County RSVP * As of spring 2015, 1,068 pounds of unused medication has been collected. Drug Take Back Sheriff Millirons, Sgt. Chad Tickle, Deputy Tootie Gillispie, and Captain Joe Shanks proudly display the collection of drugs collected.
23. 23. Drug Take Back: Keeping Drugs off the Streets and out of the New River RSVP volunteers Mrs. Clowers, Gail Vaught, Lt. Andy Metro, Sheriff Millirons, Pearisburg Police Dept. Officer Chad Journell, and Captain Joe Shanks displays unused medication collected.
24. 24. Drug Take Back
25. 25. Emergency Response Team E.R.T. The Sheriffs Office developed its own Emergency Response Team due to the increased numbers of narcotic search warrants as well as other high risk warrant service situations. *Team consists of deputies and officers from departments in the local jurisdiction *Allows for a faster tactical response to certain situations *Members have been trained and certified through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services *Monthly training *Assists surrounding jurisdictions during joint investigations
26. 26. Sgt. Chad Tickle and Sheriff Millirons accept the DMV most improved award for Click It or Ticket Campaign. Two awards have been given to the Giles County Sheriffs Office since 2008 from DMV. NRCJ training academy Director Marty Alford and Sheriff Millirons present Sgt. Mark Skidmore with the Directors Award. Awards Presented to the Giles County Sheriffs Office since 2008.
27. 27. Giles County Sheriffs Office has been recognized for outstanding and dedicated service to the safety of the children in Giles County by the National Child Safety Council for the past 8 years. National Child Safety Council
28. 28. MILLLIRONS: Lawman of the Year for 2012 by the Renew the New River Committee Sheriff Millirons, along with his family, is presented Lawman of the Year award from the Renew the New River Committee. County Administrator Chris McKlarney presents Sheriff Millirons with Lawman of the Year award.
29. 29. RE-ELECT Vote November 3, 2015 PROFESSIONALISM...MORALS...LEADERSHIP
30. 30. Representing Giles County Delegate Joseph Yost met with Sheriff Millirons, Lt. Thwaites, and Sgt. Moye at the General Assembly Building in Richmond, VA.
31. 31. Millirons Serves: Board of Directors *New River Valley Regional Jail - Member of Operations Committee for 8 years *Giles County Homeless Shelter - Hope House going on 8 years *New River Criminal Justice Training Academy - Chairman of the Board for two years, has served on board for 8 *Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program VASAP for 4 years
32. 32. Giles County Sheriffs Office Co -Sponsors: WOUNDED WARRIORS FISHING DAY Sheriff Millirons helps prepare breakfast for the veterans. Veterans enjoy a day of fishing at Glen Alton. Veterans spend time fishing in the waters of New River.
33. 33. Getting kids hooked on fishing not drugs! Narrows Kids Fishing Day Sheriff Millirons and Narrows Mayor Clayton Davis welcome parents and children to the annual Narrows Kids Fishing Day. Organized by the Town of Narrows, Virginia Game Commission, and the Giles Sheriffs Office
34. 34. Sheriff Millirons presents trophies to the prize winners at the Kids Fishing Day. Balloons were compliments of Commonwealth Attorney Bobby Lilly. Re-Elect
35. 35. Sheriff Millirons yearly presents the Virginia Sheriffs Institute Scholarship to graduating students from Giles County that will be pursuing a career in law enforcement. Future Law Enforcement Officers
36. 36. Giles Sheriffs Office Provides Internship for Future Officer Captain Joe Shanks, Intern Savanna Burton, and Lieutenant Eric Thwaites take a moment to pose for a picture outside of Sheriffs Office. Savanna Burton, Giles County resident and Grad Student at Radford University, completed her Criminal Justice Internship at the Giles Sheriffs Office.
37. 37. Communications Officers Lead Dispatcher Jessica Blankenship Michelle Gilbert 911 Coordinator John Davis Gabe Caldwell
38. 38. Steve Davis T. J. Atkins Kayla Edwards Shalane Jones Stephanie Woodyard
39. 39. Communications Officers Sarah Midkiff Toni Dennis Andy Perkins Thomas Lee Part-time
40. 40. CODE RED Reversed 911 System: Allows the Sheriffs Department to notify the citizens in Giles County about emergency occurrences that are in progress. Times when used: Wanted Person Road Closures Power Outages Weather Conditions Missing Person School Closures Citizens should register home lines and cell phones by calling the Sheriffs Office 540-921-3842. Dispatcher Gabe Caldwell is ready to take your call and offer assistance.
41. 41. Project Lifesaver Tracking system for individuals with special needs. . For example: Alzheimers, Autism, etc. * Individuals are given bracelet-style transmitter in case of wandering off. *When alerted a deputy immediately goes to the location and starts tracking the patient. *Average time to locate an individual is less than twenty-five minutes. Deputy Melvin Dalton demonstrates the Project Lifesaver transmitter.
42. 42. Public Awareness Sheriff Millirons and the Sheriffs Office are continually keeping the citizens of Giles County aware of events occurring in the county through newspaper articles as well as presentations with clubs, churches, groups, festivals, and organizations. Sheriff Millirons discusses the Neighborhood Watch program with citizens of White Gate.
43. 43. Sheriff Millirons listens along with the citizens as Captain Joe Shanks shares Fatal Crash Facts during a church presentation. Sheriff Millirons fingerprints a young child during Festival in the Park.
44. 44. S. A. L. T. SENIORS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TOGETHER Every other month the Sheriffs Office provides informational programs to the Seniors. Topics include: *home safety *drug and alcohol awareness *telephone safety *internet safety *scam awareness *dangers of strangers entering their home
45. 45. Sheriff Millirons, 911 Supervisor John Davis, and Captain Joe Shanks prepare a meal for the Seniors at the Giles County Senior Citizens. Sheriffs Office provides Bi-monthly programs for the Senior Citizens Sheriff Millirons shares with the Seniors information concerning active scam in Giles County.
46. 46. Bob Miles, Sheriff Office volunteer, from the Retired Senior Volunteer Progam (RSVP) is glad to assist you. T.R.I.A.D. Pat Dennis Senior Volunteer
47. 47. School Resource Officers Sgt. Chris Neice Leon Billos Teddy Vaughn John Bowman Mark Wilburn
48. 48. School Resource Officers School Safety Assessment Team Giles County Sheriffs Office with the help of surrounding agencies conduct drug search at local schools. *Members: Sheriff Millirons, investigators, school resource officers representatives from schools central office, school principals, guidance counsellors, and local police department. *Created to form a partnership between the Sheriffs Office and members of the Giles County Schools to improve safety *The team works together to identify those individuals in the school system that may be withdrawn, violent, or otherwise mentally distressed and to identify safety issues involving the buildings and grounds.
49. 49. Educating the Children Sheriff Millirons and Deputy Tootie Gillispie give the children from a local day care center a tour of the Sheriffs Office.
50. 50. SAFETY PUP Giles County Sheriffs Office received Safety Pup from the National Child Safety Council. Safety Pup is used for educating the children in making good decisions and being safe.
51. 51. Safety Pup In Action! SRO Sgt. Chris Neice and Safety Pup are caught in action with the children learning about stranger danger. Sheriff Millirons poses with Safety Pup while visiting Eastern Elementary/Middle school.
52. 52. Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) D.A.R.E. Graduates from Macy McClaugherty/Middle School celebrate with SRO Deputy Teddy Vaughn. This program is taught t0 all 6th grade students in the Giles County School System. Teaching students good decision-making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives *Sheriff Millirons is extremely proud of this program for he taught D.A.R.E. in Giles County from 1991 through 1995.
53. 53. Sheriff Millirons gives a speech to the D.A.R.E. graduates at Macy McClaugherty/Middle School. Each student that completes the D.A.R.E. program receives a certificate and t-shirt.
54. 54. Educating Our Youth: PROFESSIONALISM...MORALS...LEADERSHIP
55. 55. Rape Aggression Defense: RAD Sheriff Millirons began this program at the Giles Sheriffs Office in 2009. Giles is one of few sheriff offices in Southwest Virginia to teach this course. *RAD is a class that teaches defensive techniques to female students. *RAD has been taught to many teachers and other females throughout Giles County. More than 400 individuals have taken the training and completed the course.
56. 56. The Sheriffs Office working together with other organizations to educate our youth. Giles Sheriffs Office assist the SADD/ YOVASO clubs at Giles High School during a mock wreck to bring awareness to the students on the dangers of alcohol, drugs, and texting while driving.
57. 57. MILLIRONS Serving you the Citizens of Giles RE-ELECT November 3, 2015