Lieutenant Teena Gallagher has served the Madison County Community for over 36 years. Presently she is in command of the “Community Resource Division”. Her roles include, but not limited to being the department Chaplain, Registered Nurse, Certified School Resource Officer, Coordinator of the D.A.R.E. Program, Gang Specialist, Third Grade Seatbelt program, and other Crime Prevention programs.

Lt. Gallagher is also a member of the International Conference of Police with a “Master” ranking. Lt Gallagher has an associate degree in Registered Nursing, a Bachelor of Special Studies in Health and Psychology, a Masters Degree in Administration and Pastoral Care. She has a Doctoral Degree in Theology and Counseling. In her spare time she enjoys reading, traveling, hiking, camping, and kayaking.

Personal message:  “Attitude. We become what we give ourselves the power to be.”

Deputy Jack Dill has served Madison County for the past 12 years. Presently he is assigned to the Community Resource Division. His duties at present is a School Resource Officer (SRO) at Tolles Technical Center. He became a certified D.A.R.E. Officer in April of 2005. Deputy Dill started his law enforcement career in Mt. Sterling where he was promoted to the rank of Chief before resigning and coming to the Sheriff’s Office. In his spare time, Deputy Dill loves spending time with his family, fishing, hunting, sports and is active in coaching his son’s youth sport teams.

Personal message:  “Don’t just be a dreamer. Be an achiever. Set your life goals and go after them.”

Deputy Roberta Braithwaite has served Madison County for the past 9 years. Presently she is assigned to the Community Resource Division. Her roles include Elementary and Middle School D.A.R.E. She is also certified as a School Resource Officer (SRO). She became a certified D.A.R.E. Officer in April of 2008. In her spare time, Deputy Braithwaite loves hanging out with her family, taking trips and playing sports.     

Curriculum And Information

Our local community: Madison County began the D.A.R.E. program in the summer of 1989, through the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, the London City Schools, Madison Plains Local Schools, West Jefferson Local Schools, Jonathan Alder Schools, St. Patrick Catholic School and Madison Christian School. Presently the program is commanded by Lt. Teena Gallagher and assisted by Deputy Roberta Braithwaite. Also D.A.R.E. Middle School is offered in all area schools. We have taught High School in the past at London High School.

 D.A.R.E. Graduation Dates: 2010 - 2011

Madison County Sheriff's Office
Crime Prevention Programs 

The Madison County crime prevention unit is also a member of the "Ohio Crime Prevention Association". Both organizations believe that crime prevention is a pattern of attitudes and behaviors directed both at reducing the threat of crime and enhancing the sense of safety and security, which positively influences the quality of life in society and helps develop environments where crime cannot flourish. For this to be possible it means having a working partnership with concerned citizens to address ways to prevent crime, violence and drug abuse.

The Madison County Sheriff's Office offers a variety of programs geared towards the above philosophy. Please call and schedule at least one month in advance. You may schedule any business day at (740) 845-1813 or (740) 845-1808

• Internet Safety

• Crime Check, Advance Fee Schemes

• Crime Check, Responding To Rape

• Sexual Assault Awareness

• Crime Check, Fraud & Scams Against Seniors

• Mcgruff On Halloween

• Mcgruff On Crime Prevention, It's Elementary

• Mcgruff On Personal Property

• Seat Belt Safety

• Bicycle Safety & Self Protection And Personal Property

• The Latchkey Child

• Learning To Use The Phone

• Learning Door Answering Rules

• Common Sense Personal Safety Rules

• Child Abuse & Touching Problems

• Pedestrian Rules And Responsibility

• Gangs And Youth

• Property Crime & Vandalism

• Substance Abuse

• Fatal Vision

• Roller Blade Safety

• Updates on Current Drug Trends

• Helping Communities Respond to Treatment & OTC Abase 

These are the present programs available, but if allowed time for research any additional program could be done if time permits.

Lt. Teena A. Gallagher is the coordinator of the Community Resource Unit, Medical Direction and Chaplain.

Any questions regarding community resource unit please feel free to send us an e-mail. Lt. Teena A. Gallagher