The  Community page is designed to provide the public with knowledge of the Sheriff’s Office involvement in the community as well as to provide information on upcoming events and classes, information on crime prevention and safety, and to provide other general information to citizens and visitors of Teton County. 

Internet watch groups and cyber security experts have already identified multiple fake domains/websites, and charity efforts taking advantage of the Boston Marathon bombing. Based on previous tragedies, more scams will follow in the coming days. Internet users need to apply a critical eye and conduct due diligence before clicking links, visiting websites, or making donations.

Boston Marathon Warning Information

DWS Warns of Telephone Scam Targeting Businesses

The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is warning of a telephone scam by a company identifying itself as "U.S. Federal Labor Compliance." Wyoming business owners have been the targets of the phone calls. The recipients of the fraudulent calls are told that they need to purchase an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance package for $249.50. If the purchase is not made, the scam claims that the business will undergo an OSHA inspection. DWS is working with state law enforcement to identify the culprits of the fraudulent calls.

If you receive such a call, please report it to your local authorities, and contact us at 1-877-WORK-WYO.

            DEBIT CARD SCAM ROBOCALL SCAM HITS WYOMING

(Cheyenne, WY)  Wyoming citizens are being subjected to robocalls asking for debit card and credit card information. The Wyoming Attorney General's Office has recently seen a sharp rise in consumer complaints regarding this type of scam, and is investigating the calls.

The debit card scam occurs when a person receives a telephone call with a voice recording.  The recording indicates that they are calling about a problem with the person's debit card, or more vaguely "card".  The recording asks that the person press 1, and then asks the recipient to input personal financial information including the card number and pin number of their card.  The Caller ID number usually shows a number outside of Wyoming. 

If you receive a call like this, please do not give out any personal information and hang up.  If you have any concerns about your debit or credit card, please contact the financial institution that issued the card.   

People can report robocall debit card incidents to our office 777-5833 or directly to the Federal Trade Commission at FTC.gov or 877-382-4357.

If you are the victim of this scam, please contact your financial institution immediately.  

On Thursday January 3, 2013,  Police Psychologist, Dr. Jamie Brower, a board certified Police & Public Safety Psychologist, will be presenting an excellent 8 hour class to leaders in the public safety field focusing on the generational issues impacting Law Enforcement and Public Safety in today's work place as they pertain to adult learning.

The class will focus on the below listed topics:

Supervisory Leadership:

• - Focusing on the Impacts of Morale
• - Managing Difficult Employees
• - Stress Management.
• - Employee Evaluations
• - Psychological Fitness For Duty Evaluations
• - Performance Improvement/Remedial Plans
• - OIS Best Practices
• - CIT
• - Peer Support

The cost of the class is $100 per student and will include lunch. The class will be held at the Teton County Sheriff's Office Search & Rescue building located on HWY#22 in Jackson Wyoming and will be certified through the Wyoming Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission. Late registration is $125 after Dec 21st, 5:00 PM.

Dr. Brower is a member of the National Sheriff's Association, the IACP Psychological Services Section, and the American Correctional Association. She is licensed in both Colorado and Wyoming and has worked specifically with law enforcement and other high stress occupations for over ten years. While based in Colorado, Dr. Brower regularly travels and speaks on the challenges and best practices guidelines impacting the law enforcement community.

To register contact Suzie Kirvinskee.

For accommodations please visit the chamber of commerce website.

Wyoming Stream Laws

When a waterway runs through private property, both the dry land and the land under the water is private and belongs to the property owner.  Wyoming Law allows floating through private lands.  However, while the landowner does not own the water, the stream bank and stream bottom are considered private property.  This means, if boaters and those on inner tubes, are floating in the waterway but never touch bottom, the shore, or anything on the shore, they are not trespassing.   If they are walking within the waterway or on shore, they are trespassing.  If they anchor, they are trespassing.  If they grab onto willows or trees, they are trespassing.                                     

Some of Wyoming’s navigable waters flow through areas where there are both public and private lands.   If unsure about public land status of a particular waterway, please consult public land maps put out by the Bureau of Land Management.  These maps are color-coded showing public and private lands.  The state BLM office in Cheyenne (307)775-6256 can advise which maps are needed.