Page 83 - August 2016 Life In Naples Magazine

than 30 certified and civilian deputies have been working out of a
1,440-square foot portable office building and classroom at 1195 Oil
Well Road in front of Corkscrew Middle School.
Come January 2017, when the new building is expected to be
complete, there will be interview, conference and squad rooms and
housing for a mobile command unit.
Sheriff Rambosk said the new building will provide a professional
atmosphere for residents to interact with law enforcement, while
keeping deputies safe.
“We know that when we partner with the community and we embed
ourselves in the community we can make this a safer community. And
we have actually done that,” the Sheriff said.
He recognized deputies at the ceremony and out in the field for
making Collier County one of the safest counties in Florida.
“We have the lowest crime rate since 1971,” he said. “And that
is a result of our men and women working together with residents,
businesses and county government.”
The Sheriff thanked the County Commission, County Manager
Leo Ochs and his staff, residents, and deputies for their continued
support.
“Without your help and without your partnership we don’t have a
safe community,” he said.
Commissioner Nance, who represents the Estates on the County
Commission, recalled similar fanfare at the opening of the doublewide
trailer due to the need for law enforcement services in the Estates more
than a decade ago.
“It’s a great accomplishment,” he said of construction beginning on
the new facility.
Life in Naples | August • September • October 2016
SHERIFF KEVIN RAMBOSK, SECOND FROM RIGHT, JOINS FROM LEFT, DEXTER DOWNS
OF CONGRESSMAN MARIO DIAZ-BALART’S OFFICE, COLLIER COUNTY COMMISSION
CHAIRWOMAN DONNA FIALA, COMMISSIONER GEORGIA HILLER, COMMISSIONER TIM
NANCE, AND COMMISSIONER PENNY TAYLOR IN BREAKING GROUND ON THE NEW
SUBSTATION AT AN APRIL 15 CEREMONY.
Photo by Cpl. Efrain Hernandez/CCSO
He called it a “tremendous testimony” that the majority of the
County Commission turned out for the groundbreaking.
“That speaks very highly to the commitment of them personally
and the Board of County Commissioners in general for the health,
safety and welfare of our residents,” he said.
Commissioner Nance acknowledged the deputies at the
groundbreaking, saying support for the project “is long overdue.”
“I don’t care what the circumstances are, what the weather is
outside or anything else,when I see the men and women (deputies)
in this district they always have a smile on their face,” he said.
“That’s why they have such a great relationship with the people
because they’re positive people carrying a good message. They’re
people the citizens know and respect. “
Commissioner Hiller said public safety has been her No. 1
priority during her six years on the board and that she was happy
to finally be breaking ground on the project.
Commissioner Taylor, a longtime civic leader who currently
represents the City of Naples on the commission, said she was
pleased the project was finally moving forward.
“You’re going to have a new home for a growing area of Collier
County that deserves it,” she said.
Congressman Diaz-Balart said in a statement that he is glad
first responders will have space and adequate resources to perform
their important work.
“Sheriff Kevin Rambosk and his deputies work tirelessly to
promote safe and responsible behavior across Southwest Florida,”
the congressman said in his statement. “Their work goes above
and beyond what’s expected and truly shows how much they care
about their community.”
A LOOK AT THE FRONT AND SIDE OF THE 83
NEW SUBSTATION WITH AN AERIAL VIEW.