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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 three branches of CRU are Crime Prevention, Community Policing, and Construction Special Investigations.

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 homeowners’ associations.

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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Sheriff Carmine Marceno participated in an interview with AccuWeather Broadcast Meteorologist Geoff Cornish. Together they discussed various topics related to Hurricane Ian to include our initial response and recovery efforts, as well as the hurdles #TeamLCSO has faced in the aftermath. During the interview, Sheriff Marceno was described as the "voice of reason for Southwest Florida during tough times." We recognize how far we've come in the last year, and truly value the entire community who came together during unprecedented times in Lee County's history🤝✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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🌀𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐨 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤🌀 Catch Sheriff Marceno live tonight around 8:15PM as he reflects on the one year anniversary of Hurricane Ian, and its impacts to our SWFL community. ... See MoreSee Less
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𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔹𝕖𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕖 & 𝔸𝕗𝕥𝕖𝕣 : 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 - We've shown you firsthand the devastation our deputies encountered after Hurricane Ian swept through our county. Today, #TeamLCSO is showing you a new perspective; One that we anticipate will continue to instill hope within our great community. With the combined efforts and support of Lee County's community leaders, State officials, the Town of Fort Myers Beach, various branches of community workers, and first responders, a new town is slowly reborn. The unrelenting resolve of our amazing citizens is apparent day in and day out. We are proud to look back and see how far we've come as a community, and look forward to what is in store for beautiful Lee County. We're here if you need us, Lee County. #StayStrong ♥️ ... See MoreSee Less
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𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐎𝐗 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞Sheriff Carmine Marceno participated in a live interview this afternoon with FOX Weather where he discussed the initial impacts of Hurricane Ian as it made landfall, along with the various assets deployed county-wide to assist with recovery efforts. Sheriff Marceno also spoke about the necessity to have a plan in place, especially during hurricane season here in Florida, and further mentioned the challenges we were met with following the aftermath of the storm. The safety and security of our community remains at the forefront of our mission to serve. ... See MoreSee Less
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🌀𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐨 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐎𝐗 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫!🌀 Tune in at 3:15PM and listen to Sheriff Marceno's interview reflecting on the one year anniversary of Hurricane Ian. ... See MoreSee Less
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The days of purchasing tickets at the box office and/or waiting for concert tickets to arrive in the mail are behind us…replaced by digital versions of the once-paper tickets. As[…]

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