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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Residents of Whiskey Creek competed for bragging rights for the best chili in the community. The winner was picked by a panel of "celebrity judges". Over 100 residents sampled the varieties of chili, while also enjoying games, & listening to music. Everyone enjoyed ice cream from the LCSO Ice Cream Response Team. It's always an outstanding time spent with residents at Whiskey Creek๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸผWhiskey Creek Country Club ... See MoreSee Less
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MAJOR ROBERT CASALE GRADUATES FROM THE FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY"I couldnโ€™t be more proud of Major Robert Casale on his achievement of graduating from the FBI National Academy," stated Sheriff Carmine Marceno. "As a previous graduate, I know how challenging this academy is. Continuing education and leadership training is vital for law enforcement agencies to remain on the cutting-edge of an ever-changing world. I am truly honored to serve the great residents of Lee County with Major Casale!Earlier this year, the Lee County Sheriffโ€™s Office sent Major Robert Casale to the FBI National Academy. On Thursday, March 13, 2025, Major Casale completed the assigned rigorous coursework and physical tests, successfully graduating from the 293rd academy class at the FBI facility in Quantico, Virginia!Membership in the Association is limited only to those law enforcement leaders who have completed the FBIโ€™s prestigious National Academy Program.Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy offers 10 weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies to attend. ... See MoreSee Less
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๐—ฃ๐˜‚๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฅ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ...๐—ข๐—ป ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฃ๐—œ๐—ข ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ผ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—ฒ! โš“ ... See MoreSee Less
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DEPUTY MICHAEL YAHL: END OF WATCH MARCH 13, 1976Gone but never forgotten. ... See MoreSee Less
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Safe Kids, Safe Schools is a top priority for Sheriff Carmine Marceno and #teamLCSO. Due to collaborative efforts among several state and federal agencies, another school threat investigation was handled with the utmost care and sense of urgency it deserves. Weโ€™re extremely proud of the work our very own Analyst Dunaway, and the entire Real Time Intelligence Center team, for their efforts in utilizing LCSOโ€™s latest and greatest technology to provide an identification of the suspect, which ultimately lead to his arrest! TEAMWORK truly does make the DREAM WORK ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ ... See MoreSee Less
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SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENOโ€™S MARCH 2025 SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: SPRING BREAK SAFETY

The term, โ€œSpring Break,โ€ conjures images of young adults crowding our beaches and bars, late night gatherings and volleyball in the sand. We must remember, however, that our countyโ€™s school-aged[…]

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