Housing Authority Officer

This Officer is expected to keep up with and have a thorough knowledge of criminal law in an effort to identify, isolate and neutralize problem areas within housing complexes.

Some of the effective strategies have traditionally included:

• Working with narcotics investigators in an attempt to apprehend suspected drug dealers.
• Compiling information regarding criminal activity occurring in various residences and acting upon this information in a fashion that leads to prosecution and evection of these people.
• Placing non-residents who lack a legitimate reason for being present on the properties on trespass notice.

The Housing Authority Officer participates in monthly meetings at the Housing Authority Office and conducts training for the residents of in the Housing Authority. This officer also sets up training and educational programs for the residents by other officers in the Anderson Police Department.