Community Response Unit (CRU)

Our Community Response Unit (CRU) was created to solve problems that arise in the community. CRU focuses on establishing and maintaining direct community contacts to foster grass root partnerships to address and resolve quality of life issues.

The five branches of CRU are Community Outreach, Community Policing, Crime Prevention, Construction Special Investigations and Animal Cruelty Task Force.

Crime Prevention focuses on educating and training our community through programs, partnerships and initiatives. Community Policing establishes community safety teams at providing service and support through interaction and effective communication with homeownersโ€™ associations.

For more information please contact us at 239-477-1CRU (1278) or CRU@sheriffleefl.org.

SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO

Sheriff Carmine Marceno created the Community Response Unit as part of his initiative to enhance community engagement throughout Lee County.

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Roundin' out the final week of LCSO's ๐’๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ with field trips to the bowling alley, Nan's Ranch, a visit from the Ice Cream Response Team, and informational sessions with our specialty units. #teamLCSO is ALL about keeping you safe, but having F U N while doing so. ๐Ÿ˜Žโ˜€๏ธ ... See MoreSee Less
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Earlier this week, ๐—Ÿ๐—–๐—ฆ๐—ข ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น near the power lines in Pine Island Sound.Two men were boating when a wave struck the rear of their vessel, causing it to overturn.๐—–๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐˜, the men called for help.Our Marine Unit arrived quickly, rescued both individuals, and brought them safely to shore!โš“ ... See MoreSee Less
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#teamLCSO is learning a lot and soaking up the training opportunities offered at this years FASRO conference! Check out some of the team in attendance, who make up our Youth Services Division! K9 Birdie is getting her training in as well, alongside her handler Deputy Barrs during scenario-based training. ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿฅฐ#weloveoursros#fasro2025 ... See MoreSee Less
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๐Ÿ˜Ž๐ŸŒด ๐†๐Ž ๐‚๐€๐’๐“ ๐˜๐Ž๐”๐‘ ๐•๐Ž๐“๐„ ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ˜ŽLetโ€™s help our partners at Florida Highway Patrol win this years BEST LOOKING CRUISER contest! Theyโ€™re currently in FIRST PLACE, but there is still a whole week left to vote! ๐Ÿ‘‰ Cast your vote and help them stay in the lead! www.surveymonkey.com/r/BestLookingCruiser2025#SoClean#DopeRides#BestLookingCruiser2025 AAST Best Looking Cruiser Contest One of a kind. Head turning. Made for Miami. Dripping with Miami vibes, Floridaโ€™s newest addition is ready to turn heads in the 2026 Best Looking Cruiser Contest. A bold blend of modern muscle and pure precision its presence isnโ€™t just seen, itโ€™s felt.With two wins behind us, weโ€™re rolling forward with confidence and aiming for the THREE-PEAT. ๐Ÿ† ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ Contest starts NOW . Stay ready. Stay proud. Stay Florida. VOTE FHP here www.surveymonkey.com/r/BestLookingCruiser2025 Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles ... See MoreSee Less
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๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ ๐€ ๐’๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐‘๐Ž ๐’๐ž๐ง๐-๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ Our very own ๐š‚๐šŽ๐š›๐š๐šŽ๐šŠ๐š—๐š ๐™ฟ๐šŠ๐šž๐š• ๐™ท๐š˜๐š ๐šŠ๐š›๐š was recognized this week in a special retirement ceremony alongside fellow SRO's and Youth Services Command. Sergeant Howard has dedicated over twenty years of service to LCSO & our amazing residents, serving in multiple capacities during his career. We wish you well in retirement, Sergeant, and thank YOU for your selfless service to this community. ๐™ฒ ๐™พ ๐™ฝ ๐™ถ ๐š ๐™ฐ ๐šƒ ๐š„ ๐™ป ๐™ฐ ๐šƒ ๐™ธ ๐™พ ๐™ฝ ๐š‚, from your LCSO familyโญ ... See MoreSee Less
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