WCSO on WXYZ Warns of Credit Card Skimmers
Credit card scammers have been making the rounds across Metro Detroit. Our digital forensics guru Sgt. Britton Foreman filled WXYZ-TV in on steps you can take to protect yourself.1. Always use tap to pay2. Using something like Apple Pay provides another layer of data encryption3. Help your older family members stop the habit of swiping […]
WCSO Launches #MoveOverDriveSafe
It is the law in Michigan when you see emergency vehicles on the side of the road to slow down and move over if possible. This year the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the National Sheriffs’ Association to launch a yearlong social media campaign in Wayne County to remind drivers to move over. […]
WCSO Warns of New Scam
When Freddie Payne got a call that read “No ID” on his cellphone he hesitated to answer it but ultimately picked up. On the other end was a guy claiming to be a Wayne County deputy who told him he needed to pay $3500 immediately or be thrown in jail. Payne told us the man […]
Santa on Patrol
It’s one of our most favorite events of the year. WCSO teams up with Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities or LAHC and Kroger to pass out $5000 in gift cards. Today unsuspecting drivers were pulled over by deputies and Sheriff Washington along with Undersheriff Mike Jaafar. People were flabbergasted that instead of getting tickets they […]
16th Annual Benny Napoleon Toy Drive
For nearly two decades the Rugiero family, owners of both Antonio’s and Roman Village, have opened their doors for a very special event. Lunch with Santa, and a toy drive done in the name of the late Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon. While the Rugieros serve up the landmark Italian cuisine they’re known for, deputies […]
WCSO Supports Adopt-a-Child
For 35 years Sheriff Washington has been donating to Delores Bennett’s Adopt-a-Child. Now, the entire WCSO is on board. Our people buy gifts for the children and donate their time on the day of the event. Delores Benett was a tireless advocate for Detroit’s children who founded the North End Youth Improvement Council fifty years […]
Sheriff Washington Sleeps Out for Covenant House
With his extensive career in law enforcement Sheriff Washington has seen first-hand the damage youth homelessness has caused. It’s why he gives his time as a board member for Covenant House, which houses and helps educate young people with nowhere to go. Each year the sheriff spends the night out in the cold to help […]
WCSO and CNS Healthcare Thanksgiving
Just in time for Thanksgiving the WCSO and CNS Healthcare joined forces to pass out 1800 free turkeys in Metro Detroit. Whether it was handling the long traffic lines, unpacking the truck, or bundling up the birds WCSO showed up to do the work. Sheriff Washington and CEO Michael Garrett gifted the turkeys at the […]
Supporting our Communities Mental Health Needs
The collaboration between DWIHN and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office highlights the importance of working together to support our community’s mental health needs. It was an honor to have the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office represented at the event, with Undersheriff Mike Jaafar delivering insightful remarks.
Easter Basket Giveaways
In partnership with Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, Dr. Chad Audi, City of Trenton Major Steven Rzeppa and Ecorse Public Schools, WCSO staff ventured to both Ecorse and Trenton giving away Easter Baskets and toys!