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| How
It Began & Its Purpose |
| The Van
Wert County Sheriff's Auxiliary is a volunteer organization consisting of
special deputies and communications officers. Auxiliary special
deputies are certified police officers whose training consists of over 600
hours of training that the State of Ohio mandates. Sheriff Wilmer Clay
started the organization in 1953. The first Captain was Frank
Friemoth and first Lieutenant was
Wayne Pollock. The members were Veterans of Foreign War post members at
the time. Auxiliary deputies assist the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office
during the fair, basketball and football games, security for
business's around Van Wert County and when requested from service
organizations. Special deputies also patrol the county with regular
deputies. |
| Auxiliary
Christmas Project |
| A special
project that the auxiliary has taken on is the Christmas with Kids. This
organization collects donations from local businesses and public
donations. They then take needy children out for a morning of Christmas
shopping. The deputies are assigned different families and the child is
able to spend approximately $100. The auxiliary works with the Caring
& Sharing program to make sure most of the needy kids have a nice
Christmas. Of course, donations for this cause are always welcome. If you
are interested in donating to The Christmas with Kids Program, please make
a check payable to:
The Van Wert County
Sheriff's Auxiliary
Christmas w/ Kids Program
113 North Market Street
Van Wert, OH 45891 |
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