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Officer of the Year
Congratulations to our own Officer Daniel Beadle! He was selected as our 2017 Peace Officer of the Year and honored by the Denham Springs Kiwanis Club during their 44th annual awards banquet at Forrest Grove Plantation. His selflessness, hard work and commitment to the rebuilding of the police department after the August flooding are a few reasons why he was chosen by his peers for this award. We are proud of Officer Beadle and certainly appreciate his dedication to our department and his profession.
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Service Above Self
We are proud to announce that The Rotary Club of Livingston Parish recognized our own Corporal Keith Scoby during an awards ceremony on June 23rd. Scoby was chosen as a recipient of The Rotary’s annual James Foster Memorial Service Above Self Awards, for always going above and beyond in his service to our community. Receiving this award was exceptionally meaningful to him because he and James Foster attended the Police Academy together, and eventually became close friends. Corporal Scoby now serves as our School Resource Officer. Congratulations, Corporal. Thank you for your hard work and dedication.
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Help Wanted
The Denham Springs Police Department is accepting applications for School Crossing Guards for the upcoming school year. Applications may be obtained at the Police Department, 447 Lamm Street, Denham Springs. For additional information, call 665-5106 ext 205, and speak to Ms. Culivan.
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City Council Confirms Chief Womack’s Appointment
On June 13, 2017, the City Council voted unanimously to confirm J. Shannon Womack’s permanent appointment as Chief of Police. Chief Womack has worked for the Denham Springs Police Department for 28 years. He was appointed Interim Chief in April of 2016, and began his 6-month probationary period as Police Chief in December of 2016.
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Convicted Felon Arrested Attempting To Sell Stolen Firearms
After an investigation and undercover operation involving the trafficking of stolen firearms by a convicted felon, Denham Springs Police Department and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives agents arrested Marcus J. Luter, 29, of 13927 Heritage Oaks Drive, Baton Rouge, on Sunday Afternoon.
Two military-style semi-automatic weapons, an HK 91 5.56mm rifle and an UZI 9mm rifle, as well as a quantity of suspected methamphetamine were seized during the operation.
Luter was booked on the following charges: 2 counts of Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearms, 2 counts of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Illegal Possession of a Schedule 2 CDS, and Illegal Carrying of Weapons with Narcotics.
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DS Temporary Post Office now offering 24-hour PO Box Pickup
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http://www.wbrz.com/news/denham-springs-temporary-post-office-offers-24-hour-pickup-service/
DENHAM SPRINGS – Denham Springs residents now have access to 24-hour pickup service for P.O. box mail at the temporary postal office.
P.O. Box pickup is now available 24 hours a day for seven days a week at the temporary Denham Springs post office that has been set up following the recent flood, located at 140 Del Orleans. P.O. Box customers can get their mail and packages and any resident who receives a “Left Notice” slip in their mailbox can also pick up their packages.
Retail services are also available at the temporary location, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
The postal service continues to deliver to homes with properly placed mail boxes. If a mailbox has been damaged or known down during the flood, residents are advised to reinstall a mail box so delivery can be made.
If residents are unable to receive mail at their home or business, they can fill out a Change of Address (COA) form to temporarily forward their mail. COA forms are available at the mobile retail unit at the Denham Springs Post Office.
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Assistance/Relief For Flood Victims
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http://gov.louisiana.gov/page/resources-for-flood-victims
Resources for Flood Survivors
*Apply for the Shelter at Home Program at 1-800-927-0216 or shelterathome.la.gov. More information below.
SHELTERS
Click here for a list of open shelters.
REGISTER WITH FEMA
Louisiana disaster survivors are urged to register for federal disaster assistance with FEMA. The claim number for the flooding in Louisiana is 4277. When you have completed the FEMA registration, you will be assigned a FEMA registration number. This will be a 9-digit number that will start with 50 or 45. Click here for more information.
Individuals and business owners in the designated parishes who had storm or flood damage should register for “Individual Assistance” with FEMA in the following ways:
- Online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov
- By phone at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
- People who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY should call 1-800-462-7585
- For those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362
The toll free telephone numbers above will operate 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.
Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are accessible facilities and mobile offices you can visit to learn more about FEMA and other disaster assistance programs. You may also visit to ask questions about your case. Click here to find the nearest Disaster Recovery Center.
NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP)
If you have flood insurance, you must also file a flood insurance claim with your insurance company. The FEMA Call Center is open for policyholders who need assistance.
- Everyone is urged to contact their insurance company to file their individual claims.
- Call 1-800-621-3362 Monday to Friday 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. and select Option 2 for the FEMA call center. Staff will be assisting policyholders with information regarding their flood insurance policy, offer technical guidance to aid in recovery and provide answers to complicated and general questions about the NFIP.
INITIAL HELP WITH A PLACE TO STAY
- Transitional Shelter Assistance Program (FEMA direct-pay hotel rooms)
- Louisiana Housing Corporation Help to Find House/ Apartment to Rent (lahousingsearch.org)
Click here to learn more about these programs.
INTERIM HOUSING HELP
- Manufactured Housing Units (larger mobile homes than old FEMA trailers)
- Multi-Family Lease and Repair Program (FEMA funding to repair properties not in commerce so that eligible FEMA applicants may be placed in the rental units)
Click here to learn more about these programs.
SHELTER AT HOME PROGRAM
UPDATED: In this program, FEMA will pay for very basic repairs so a homeowner and family can shelter safely in their own home while rebuilding. Click here to learn more.
HELP FOR RENTERS
With the exception of help repairing or replacing their home, both FEMA and SBA offer the same help for renters as they do homeowners. Renters may qualify to receive assistance moving into another apartment appropriate for their family size, as well as some help with transportation, replacing some household contents, such as a bed, dresser, etc. SBA provides renters with up to $40,000 in personal property replacement loans at the same low rates as for homeowners.
DISASTER FOOD STAMPS (DSNAP)
DSNAP provides eligible households – who do not currently receive SNAP benefits – with help buying groceries due to lost income or damages following a disaster.
Click here for more information.
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) LOANS FOR INDIVIDUALS
Homeowners can borrow up to $200,000 at as low as 1.56 % interest rate, term of up to 30 years, to repair or replace their primary residence, and up to a $40,000 loan is available for renters/homeowners to replace their contents. Click here for more information.
BUSINESS RECOVERY RESOURCES
The U.S. Small Business Administration, Louisiana Economic Development and Louisiana Small Business Development Centers are partnering to provide a wide range of services to businesses impacted by the severe storms and flooding at Business Recovery Centers opening in areas affected.
SBA representatives will provide information on disaster loans to help finance recovery and explain the application process. LSBDC consultants at the center will provide provide program information, answer questions and help businesses apply for this much needed financial help.
The Louisiana Department of Economic Development has set up a resource page with more information for businesses affected by the flooding, including the locations of Business Recovery Centers currently open. Click here to visit their Flood Recovery Assistance page.
DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
There is temporary monetary assistance to businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a result of the flooding. Click here for more information.
TAX INFORMATION & FILING AND PAYMENT RELIEF
Tax filing and payment relief are available to Louisiana taxpayers whose homes, principal places of business and critical tax records are in areas of the state declared federal disaster areas. The Department of Revenue also has posted to its website a list of frequently asked questions on potential tax issues related to disaster recovery. Click here for more information.
IRS ASSISTANCE
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is offering help to Louisiana flood survivors and their families by making loans and hardship distributions available through their employer-sponsored retirement plans. This assistance is available to participants in 401(k) plans, employees of public schools and tax-exempt organizations with 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities, as well as state and local government employees with 457(b) deferred-compensation plans. To qualify for this relief, hardship withdrawals must be made by Jan. 17, 2017.
For more information, visit http://bit.ly/laflood-irs.
OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLES
FREE duplicate vehicle titles, drivers licenses, ID cards, vehicle registrations and mobility impaired placards are available to anyone who lost those documents due to the flood at local OMV offices. You can also obtain these free documents at certain Public Tag Agencies (PTA) but may be required to pay the “convenience fee.”
For more information on this or any other flood-related motor vehicles issues, call 844-892-4266 or visit www.expresslane.org.
DISASTER DISTRESS HELPLINE
If you are experiencing emotional distress due to the storm, call the National Disaster Distress Helpline. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 via telephone (1-800-985-5990) and SMS (text ‘TalkWithUs’ to 66746).
HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS
- Register for free home cleanup assistance: 1-800-451-1954
- To find out if your loved one is in a state-run shelter: 225-219-5452
- To find out if your loved one is in a Red Cross shelter: 1-866-438-4636
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2016 Police Officer of the Year – Ofc. Amber Fairburn
We are proud to announce that DSPD Ofc. Amber Fairburn was recognized by the Denham Springs Kiwanis Club and received the 2016 Officer of the Year Award .
The Police Officer of the Year Award is given annually to that officer who embodies a high moral character and demonstrates exemplary performance in all areas of police work, and more importantly, strives to help the community in which he/she serves grow and flourish. This officer gives more of him/herself than asked, and often makes sacrifices to benefit the greater good, without expectation of acknowledgement.
Ofc. Fairburn comes from a family with a long line of law enforcement experience, both her father and grandfather are/were law enforcement officers.
She is pictured above with her father, BRPD Lt. Chuck Fairburn, DSPD Lt. Patrick Knab, and interim Chief Shannon Womack.
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