Officer Jeff Shipper

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He is a native of Ashland and was born in December, 1958, and graduated from Ashland High School in 1977.  He married Tammie, his wife, in June, 1980. Children: Michael, who is attending Cedarville University and Beth, a cheerleader for Ashland High School.

Officer Shipper became an auxiliary police officer in 1982 and was sworn in as a full-time officer in June, 1983.  He was assigned to road patrol until becoming the Division's first D.A.R.E. officer in March, 1993.  Since then, he has received certification in the middle school, high school, parent program and mentor for the Ohio D.A.R.E. program.  In 2000, he was selected as one of four mentors from the U.S. to train the Philippine National Police in manila, Philippines.  He currently teaches the elementary program in all of the City Schools, along with St. Edward's School and Ashland Christian School.

When he isn't teaching the D.A.R.E. program, he enjoys telling jokes, gardening, reading and traveling.  He and his family are active members of Trinity Baptist Church.

"Only you can say 'no' to drugs and violence so take a stand for yourself or you may fall for anything". ~ Officer Shipper

 

Officer Joel Icenhour

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He is a native of Ashland and was born in 1964, and graduated from Ashland High School in 1983. Graduated from North Central State College in 1985. He is married to Susan Children: Dan is in 8th grade and plays sports for the Middle School. Aaron is in 4th grade at Taft Megan is 2 years old.

 

Officer Icenhour began his law enforcement career in Columbus, Ohio with the Ohio State University Police Department.  In 1990, Officer Icenhour joined the Ashland Police Division as a road patrol officer.  Since then, the has expanded his duties to include S.R.T. (Special Response Team), F.T.O. (Field Training Officer), Bike Patrol instructor and D.A.R.E. Officer.  He is teaching the D.A.R.E. program part-time at the Ashland Middle School and High School.

Officer Icenhour spends his leisure time with his family and they enjoy camping, fishing and biking.  They are active members at Park Street Brethren Church.