Emmet County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Officer Todd Blumke recently completed a local corrections officer training academy held at the Grand Traverse Sheriff’s Office.
The four-week academy offers a comprehensive, interactive instruction program in various disciplines for local correction officers. Training topics include custody and security, defensive tactics, first aid (including CPR and AED procedures), suicide awareness, fire safety and interpersonal communications. The Academy, certified by the Michigan Sheriffs’ Coordinating and Training Council, is an important element of providing the necessary skills for maintaining a sage, secure environment for correction officers, inmates, and county residents.
“Congratulations to Deputy Todd Blumke who is dedicated to learning important skills in order to safely and effectively manage our inmate population,” said Sheriff Pete Wallin. “The training helps our corrections officers develop and practice the tools necessary to be successful in a high stress environment.”
Volunteers sought for VSU
The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office Victim Service Unit (VSU) is looking for volunteers to serve on the unit. Interested persons looking to serve on the unit can find out more information about what the VSU does by clicking here. Also, those interested can pick up an application at the Administrative/Jail Office downtown Petoskey or download an application.