Jefferson Township Public Safety Liaison Department
Jefferson Township Public Safety Liaison Department
Welcome Message

The Jefferson Township Public Safety Liaison Office is your direct link to community safety and law enforcement support. We work to ensure that every resident’s voice is heard and that public safety concerns are addressed quickly, fairly, and legally. Whether you’re reporting a concern, seeking resolution, or just want to understand your rights, we’re here to help.

Our Mission

To promote trust, transparency, and safety by serving as the bridge between Jefferson Township residents and law enforcement and community safety partners.

What We Do

The Public Safety Liaison works closely with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to ensure timely communication, share resident concerns, and follow up on enforcement actions or investigations. While the Liaison does not replace law enforcement, they serve as a consistent point of contact to help residents navigate the process and resolve safety issues collaboratively. The Public Safety Liaison works to support safer communities through proactive engagement and responsive action. Services include:

Responding to Safety Complaints
  1. Investigate community concerns about noise, nuisances, threats, or safety hazards -Coordinate with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Township Code Enforcement to resolve issues.
  2. Mediating Neighborhood Disputes - Facilitate peaceful resolutions to ongoing disputes or conflicts that affect public safety.
  3. Tracking Law Enforcement Referrals -Follow up on cases submitted to law enforcement to ensure clear communication and transparency for residents.
  4. Hosting Community Safety Events -Lead township forums, town halls, and training sessions to educate residents on safety protocols, legal updates, and prevention tools.
  5. Policy Development & Data Reporting - Support safety planning and grant funding efforts using citizen-reported data and state best practices.
Contact Public Safety Liaison
Common Reasons to Contact the Liaison
  1. A neighbor is engaging in potentially unsafe or disruptive activity
  2. You’ve reported a concern to the Sheriff’s Office but haven’t received follow-up
  3. You need help understanding safety-related ordinances
  4. You’re concerned about illegal dumping, abandoned vehicles, or excessive noise
  5. You want to host or attend a community safety meeting

FLOCK SAFETY TECHNOLOGY

Jefferson Township (Montgomery County) OH PD uses Flock Safety technology to capture objective evidence without compromising on individual privacy. Jefferson Township (Montgomery County) OH PD utilizes retroactive search to solve crimes after they've occurred. Additionally, Jefferson Township (Montgomery County) OH PD utilizes real time alerting of hotlist vehicles to capture wanted criminals. In an effort to ensure proper usage and guardrails are in place, they have made the policies and usage statistics below available to the public.


 What the Flock System Does Do

✔ Helps solve and prevent crime
The system captures vehicle characteristics, such as license plates, vehicle type, color, and distinguishing features. This information can help law enforcement identify vehicles connected to criminal activity.

✔ Supports faster investigations
When a crime occurs, the system allows officers to quickly search for vehicles that match specific descriptions—saving time and improving response effectiveness.

✔ Operates 24/7
The cameras run continuously and are solar-powered, allowing for consistent coverage without disruption.

✔ Focuses on vehicles, not people
The technology is designed to track vehicles, not individuals.

✔ Used only for legitimate public safety purposes
Access to the system is restricted and governed by policy. Data is used only in connection with criminal investigations or public safety needs.


🚫 What the Flock System Does NOT Do

✖ Does NOT record people or facial features
Flock cameras do not use facial recognition and do not identify or track individuals.

✖ Does NOT monitor lawful activity
The system is not used to track residents, visitors, or everyday movement that is lawful and non-criminal.

✖ Does NOT issue tickets or citations
These cameras do not enforce traffic laws, issue fines, or monitor speeding.

✖ Does NOT provide live surveillance of residents
This is not a live-monitoring or general surveillance system.

✖ Does NOT violate privacy or civil liberties
The system is designed to comply with privacy standards and constitutional protections. Data retention is limited, controlled, and audited.


🛡️ Why Jefferson Township Uses This Technology

The goal of the Flock Safety system is simple:
 increase public safety while respecting privacy.

By focusing on vehicles connected to criminal activity—rather than people—the Township can help law enforcement respond more effectively without creating unnecessary surveillance of the community.

Transparency Portal