Brown County Sheriff’s Office
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Nashville, Indiana 47448
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Our Sheriff - Rick D. Followell Brown County Sheriff, Rick D. Followell was elected to his first four year term in 2011. He brings to the citizens of this world famous county, 21 years of professional law enforcement experience all of which has been in Brown County. As the highest-ranking law enforcement official in Brown County, Sheriff Followell believes that the way to build trust between members of the Sheriff's Department, other government and social agencies, and most important the community, is to make sure that all department employees are well trained, highly motivated, and informed. Chief Deputy -Jeff Deckard Chief Deputy, Jeff Deckard has a 36 year distinguished law enforcement career and is retired from the Indiana State Police. His knowledge and experience will be a great asset to the Brown County Sheriff's Department. His professionalism and dedication is well documented and his community involvement especially in the Brown County Schools will help students to build trust and respect in county law enforcement. Chief Deputy Deckard will introduce new programs to insure all department personnel reflect a positive image within the community. Jail Information Jail Commander: Tony Sciscoe Historic Brown County The historic and rustic hills of Brown County covers 320 square miles, 16 miles east to west, 20 miles north to south and is home to 15,242 residents. The Brown County State Park is the largest state park in America and attracts over a million visitors from around the world annually. Brown County has the highest concentration of forested land of any of Indiana's 92 counties with 90% coverage. Tourism is the largest industry in the county. Simple quality of life is why people choose to live in Brown County. Columbus to the east and Bloomington to west provide the majority of jobs for the citizens of the county. Nashville is home to a variety of unique shops and hospitality establishments. The Sheriff's Department has a great working relationship with the Nashville Police Department and together the two have played an important part in preserving the historical heritage of Brown County Indiana. |
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INTERNET - (IDENTITY THEFT)
Everyone should safeguard all their account numbers so they won’t be a victim of identity theft. Identity theft happens when someone pretends to be you by using your personal information when applying for loans, credit cards, or leases. In some cases people may impersonate you when receiving traffic violations or other legal contact.
The thief takes advantage of your good history or credit record, leaving behind bad credit or misdeeds in your name. Losses to consumer and institutions due to identity theft total $845 million in 1997, according to the U.S. Secret Service.
HOW THE THIEF GETS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
Stealing your SSN in your wallet, pilfering information such as bank statements and pre-approved credit card from your mailbox, posing as your employer, officer, or landlord to get your credit reports, going through the trash for credit card carbons, receipts, loan applications or watching at automated teller machines to capture your PIN.
HOW TO MINIMIZE THE RISK
Never carry your SSN in your wallet or diary or printed on checks. Guard your SSN closely, giving it out only to official authorities or businesses you trust. Some firms will accept another identifier if you ask. Be careful how you dispose of documents. Ideally, shred them. Exercise your right to stop your credit header being sold, which will also stop pre-approved offers of credit. Call the credit bureaus’ special toll free line (888) 567-8688. Don’t post personal information on the internet for example, on genealogical, college reunion, Face book, etc. Should you become a victim, see below for where to go for help.
HERE ARE SOME TIPS:
Obtain a copy of the fraudulent contract or application. This is the key document that proves the person who signed it isn’t you. Finding the company that issued it and the right person to talk to isn’t always easy.
Try to get past the gatekeepers to someone in charge. Contact the credit bureaus that hold your credit report. Ask them to log the theft and remove the bad accounts from your report, giving as much proof as possible. You may meet difficulties, but by law, the bureau must correct any wrong information.
Have a “fraud alert” put on your credit report. This should alert credit grantors to check a new application. Keep meticulous dated records of your attempts to clean the record letters, phone calls, and what were said.
Never agree to pay any portion of the debt just to get debt collectors off your back. The balance will stay on your record.
WHERE TO GO FOR HELP
To report identify theft and get help on how to restore your credit:
Contact Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Response Center, 600 Pennsylvania AV N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580, or call, toll free, and (877) 382-4357. www.consumer.gov/idtheft ,for on-line information.
To report ID theft, get your credit record (free for fraud victims) and to have it corrected, contact all of these:
Trans Union, Fraud Victim Assistance Department
P.O. Box 6790
Fullerton, California 92384
(800) 680-7289
Equifax
P.O. Box 740241
Atlanta, GA 30374-0241
(800) 525-6285
Experian
P.O. Box 1017
Allen, TX 75013
(800) 301-7195
If you have been the victim of identity theft, contact your local Law Enforcement office.
The information in this section is intended to provide resources for the community on matters pertaining to Internet or computer crimes. We encourage you to visit these sites for on-line reporting, general reporting, general information, or crime prevention.
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