2010 Annual Report - Carroll County Government
2010 Annual Report - Carroll County Government
2010 Annual Report - Carroll County Government
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ADMINISTRATIVE<br />
SERVICES<br />
The Administrative Services Bureau<br />
is responsible for monitoring the overall<br />
progress of agency goals and directives<br />
while insuring the Sheriff’s Office vision,<br />
values, and goals are communicated in<br />
a clear and concise manner. Inasmuch,<br />
the Administrative Services Chief serves<br />
as the primary Public Information Officer,<br />
and Internal Affairs Commander.<br />
Together, the Administrative Services<br />
team develops policy, procedures<br />
and practices that align with modern,<br />
professional standards. Administrative<br />
investigations are performed to identify<br />
misconduct and screen prospective<br />
applicants. Staff is also responsible<br />
for oversight of agency Automated Information Systems including<br />
hardware and software, cellular telephones, desktop and incar<br />
computers, and the agency website. Bureau personnel are<br />
instrumental in the research and implementation of major agency<br />
initiatives, including the Law Enforcement Accreditation, the<br />
countywide law enforcement Records Management System and the<br />
Directed Community Education Initiative.<br />
Policy, Research, & Accreditation<br />
Professional Standards Division<br />
The Administrative Services<br />
Bureau is commanded by Major<br />
Phil Kasten and is comprised of<br />
the Professional Standards and<br />
Information IInform f r ation ti Services SServices i Divisions. Di Div iv ivis i is isio i io ions ns ns.<br />
Above from left is Major<br />
Phil Kasten, Brian Horton,<br />
Corporal Jon Light and Linda<br />
Lyons (front).<br />
Written directives are a critical component in establishing guidelines to help govern an organization, create<br />
uniformity in policy and practice, and offer personnel a comprehensive procedural reference. The Sheriff’s<br />
Manual, Standard Operating Procedures, and Lesson Plans are vital to this endeavor. As a means of<br />
infusing consistency throughout the agency, clearly defined policies enhance operational efficiency, minimize<br />
exposure to civil liability, and create an equitable work environment. To further augment our policies and<br />
procedures, Sheriff Tregoning authorized voluntary participation in the accreditation process administered by the<br />
internationally recognized Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).<br />
CALEA provides a process to systematically conduct an internal review and assessment of our policies,<br />
and offers an opportunity to refine procedures to meet a body of internationally accepted standards. CALEA<br />
accreditation also requires an agency to develop a comprehensive, well thought out, uniform set of written<br />
directives to reach administrative and operational goals, while also providing direction to personnel. Successful<br />
CALEA accreditation can also limit an agency’s exposure to risk as compliance with established law<br />
enforcement standards are verified by a team of independent, unbiased assessors.<br />
<strong>Carroll</strong> Ca C rr rrol oll <strong>County</strong> Co Coun un unty ty Sheriff’s She he heri riff ff’s ’s Office Off ffice e 6 <strong>2010</strong> 20 <strong>2010</strong> 10 1 <strong>Annual</strong> Ann nnua ual <strong>Report</strong> Re Repo port rt