Sheriff launches new website

The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office launched a new website as an information resource for the public and to assist with community policing efforts, according to a news release.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert said www.StMarySO.com provides updated information on all aspects of the Sheriff’s Office.
The website features press releases, messages from the sheriff, pages on the services of each division and a link to submit crime tips via email.
“The safety of parish residents is our primary concern here at the Sheriff’s Office. We feel the website’s features allow us to better protect parish residents by keeping them informed,” Hebert said via the news release
Other features of the website include:
—Alert notifications allowing the public to sign up for alert notifications from the Sheriff’s Office via email or text — including press releases, most wanted updates and messages from the sheriff.
—Most wanted listings allow the public to view photos and descriptions of wanted individuals.
—Jail roster allows the public to view photos and information for individuals booked into the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center and/or released within the last 48 hours.
—Social media links to the department’s Facebook page.
—An e-newsletter where the public can sign up and receive an e-newsletter from the Sheriff’s Office featuring articles and photos.
—History of the Sheriffs module where the department can share photographs and biographies of former sheriffs. Hebert said the department’s hope is to work with local historians and the families within the communities to provide facts about the parish’s law enforcement history. Hebert invited anyone with information regarding historical figures to contact the public information office.
“Posting information on the website improves the efficiency of the Sheriff’s Office by reducing the number of inquiry calls handled by our office. This tool allows us to devote more resources to the safety and security of our residents,” Hebert said, adding, “The new website provides greater transparency for the Sheriff’s Office and encourages the public to take a more active role in community policing efforts. Our intent is for every parish resident to visit the site and become familiar with how to locate sex offenders, how to submit a crime tip and where to find the latest news and updates from the Sheriff’s Office. We believe the website is a huge benefit to the Sheriff’s Office and the residents of St. Mary Parish.”
The website was developed by MostWantedWebsites.com by Brooks Jeffrey Marketing Inc. of Mountain Home, Ark. The firm specializes in website solutions for law enforcement and government offices.