Classes are provided to area banks on how to prepare their employees to respond in the event of a robbery. School tours of the Police Department at City Hall are always welcome. An officer will tour and explain the department to school groups of all ages, including Sterling pre-schools. Community groups, such as the Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts, church groups, and 4-H groups are also welcome to tour the police department. We would be happy to tour any group or individual.
Officers give instruction on the various aspects of personal safety to groups within the community.
The police department is highly active in providing emergency procedures for the public in weather emergencies, such as tornado watches and warnings, and makes a diligent effort to keep the public informed and protected, by the use of the media and various information channels. Officer Ceridon instructing a recent class to employees of the Sterling Living Center on Violence in the Workplace. Approximately 30 employees were reached with information on this topic. The Police Department encourages and will help setup neighborhood watch programs in your area.