New Lac Vieux Desert Tribal Police Officer

Introducing K-9 Ragnar, the newest officer of the Lac Vieux Desert Tribal Police Department.

Ragnar and his handler, Officer Callison, graduated from Mid-Michigan Police K-9 School on April 6th.

They completed a 200-hour training course and are trained in narcotics detection, tracking, article searches and handler protection.

 

Project Lifesaver for Individuals with Cognitive Conditions Now Available

Project Lifesaver relies on proven radio technology and specially trained search and rescue personnel. Citizens enrolled in Project Lifesaver wear a small transmitter on the wrist or ankle that emits an individualized frequency signal. If an enrolled client goes missing, the caregiver notifies their local Project Lifesaver agency, and a trained emergency team responds to the wanderer’s area. The first responders will then use the client’s individualized frequency to locate the position of the individual. First responders are also put through community policing courses to learn how to best approach the client once found and allow them to be brought back to safety.

More Information from Gogebic County

ProjectLifesaver.org

PDF of additional information

 

Have You Ordered Your New Fire Number Sign?

With so many houses tucked away in the woods and around the many lakes, first responders rely heavily on your fire number to find your home in an emergency. Without a legible or visible sign, precious minutes could be lost.

If you have not already done so, please order a new fire number sign. It should be at the end of your driveway, where it can be seen from either travel direction on the road, in a position where is does not get covered by snow in the winter.

If you have any questions, please call 906.358.4501

Law Enforcement Bulletin: DEA Phone Scam

ALERT:  Residents are receiving phone calls claiming to be from the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) or other government agency that attempt to get your personal information by saying there is a problem with your Social Security number or that it was stolen.  Caller ID may look legitimate but it is not.  If you receive such a call, do not give out your name, birthdate, social security or any other personal information.  Hang up and call local law enforcement at (906) 358-2048 so that the call can be tracked and reported.