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Shelby County begins Spot2 program SIDNEY A new program has been added to the tools of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office to help ensure the safety of its residents. “The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has received calls asking if we would consider a program like the Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office’s SPOT program,” said Sheriff Jim Frye in a press release. “The SPOT program (Special Population Operations Team) is to increase the effectiveness of communication and interaction with residents of all ages that may have special considerations in case of an emergency call to their residence. With identifying those persons at specific residences, it will enable emergency services to know ahead of time that they may have a person with special needs and allow them to be prepared to assist those persons.” ....