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SHERIFF
Ulster County
Annual Report 2012
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Ulster
County Sheriff
Paul J. VanBlarcum
March 2013
Office of the
SHERIFF
Ulster County
Ulster County Law Enforcement Center
380 Boulevard, Kingston, NY 12401
www.co.ulster.ny.us/sheriff
Frank P. Faluotico, Jr.
Undersheriff
Michael O. Freer
Captain / Criminal Division
James R. Hanstein
Superintendent / Corrections Division
Area Code 845
Administration 340-3802
Criminal Division 338-3640
Corrections Division 340-3644
Civil Division 340-3643
Pistol Permits 340-3639
Crime Tips Hotline 340-3599
Fax (Administration) 331-2810
Fax (Criminal Division) 340-3718
Fax (Corrections/Records) 340-3468
Fax (Corrections/Booking) 340-3436
Fax (Civil Division) 334-8125
Fax (Detectives) 340-3588
County Executive Michael Hein, Legislature Chairman Terry Bernardo
Ulster County
P.O. Box 1800
Kingston, NY 12402
Dear County Executive Hein and Chairman Bernardo:
I am pleased to issue the Sheriff’s Office 2012 Annual Report. Highlights of the year included
two high-profile narcotics investigations involving URGENT. The Task Force cooperated with
other police agencies during Operation Clean Sweep in Kingston, culminating in the arrest of
101 individuals on March 31, 2012. URGENT also conducted the year-long Operation
Southwest Shake-Up in Ellenville, yielding 23 arrests. These successful campaigns, and
countless others, continue the drumbeat message to wrongdoers that Ulster County will not relent
against crime.
The Criminal Division established a fifth satellite station at SUNY Ulster and was awarded reaccreditation
by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. The agency
completed several important technological upgrades, such as the automation of shift scheduling
for all divisions.
On the Corrections side, several milestones were reached during 2012. Revenue from board-ins,
$904,951, surpassed budget projections by 33%. The facility reached a record daily inmate
population of 402 in August. On March 31, the jail set a record for intakes during a 24 hour
period of 49, including 41 new inmates resulting from Operation Clean Sweep.
Across the board and throughout the year, the rank and file of the Sheriff’s Office, along with
civilian staff, performed their daily jobs with dedication, professionalism, and a sincere and
unassuming desire to serve. From the dangerous work of an undercover narcotics officer to the
never-ending campaign of our patrols to remove drunk drivers from the roads, to correction
officers’ duties keeping order among inmates, this work requires putting oneself on the line
every day, and it fills me with pride in the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office.
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The following pages share our accomplishments with you and the public. I welcome any
thoughts, and I look forward to our continuing to serve.
Sincerely,
Paul J. VanBlarcum
Sheriff of Ulster County
Frank P. Faluotico
Undersheriff
An Accredited Law Enforcement agency since 1990
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2012 Highlights Page 6
Administration Page 8
U.R.G.E.N.T. Page 9
Criminal Division Page 13
Training, Division Awards Page 14
Zone 1 Wawarsing Page 15
Zone 2 Wallkill Page 16
Zone 3 Esopus Page 17
Zone 4 Shandaken Page 18
Special Units
Stop DWI Page 19
Ulster County Emergency Response Team (U.C.E.R.T.) Page 19
Detective Unit Page 21
Navigation Unit/ In-Water Rescue Unit Page 25
K9 Unit Page 26
Security Services Unit Page 28
Community Oriented Policing Page 29
Civil Division Page 32
Corrections Division Page 35
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Administration Page 36
Inmate Records Page 38
Facility Operations Page 41
Support Services and Programs Page 47
Corrections Division Training and Awards Page 50
Sheriff’s Office Departmental Awards Page 53
Our new Unit K9- 2 is assigned to Deputy James Mullen and his partner K9 Triton.
The design on this 2012 Chevrolet was done as a class project in Ulster County
Community College’s Graphic Design class. It was wrapped on the vehicle by
Artcraft in Kingston.
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2012 Highlights
Operation Clean Sweep
During 2011 and early 2012 members of URGENT along with the Kingston Police and New
York State Police conducted numerous undercover buy operations in the City of Kingston. On
March 31, 2012, all agencies participated in a massive arrest of the defendants in Kingston and
elsewhere. 101 persons were arrested, including 54 gang members. 536 felonies were charged.
Criminal Division Re-Accreditation
The Criminal Division was accorded re-accreditation by the New York State Division of
Criminal Justice Services. During an on-site inspection, an assessor from DCJS measured the
Sheriff’s Office against 130 individual standards set by the Accreditation Council, relating to
equipment, personnel, policies, procedures, management and operations. At a ceremony in
Albany on December 13, Sheriff VanBlarcum accepted a Certificate of Accreditation on behalf
of the agency.
Facebook on Sheriff’s Website
The Sheriff’s Office Facebook page went live on February 9, 2012. The agency uses Facebook
and Twitter pages extensively to broadcast safety alerts, weather conditions, road closings and
press releases.
Corrections Reaches Milestones, Surpasses Budget Projections for Board-Ins
The Ulster County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division had a very busy year in 2012. One of
the most notable milestones reached during August of the past year was a daily population record
of 402 inmates. An additional milestone was a record amount of inmates taken into the facility in
a single day. On March 31 st , a wide scale inter-agency drug raid was conducted in Ulster County.
“Operation Clean Sweep,” resulted in the single day processing and acquisition of 41 new
inmates. In a twenty-four hour period, the facility population grew by 49 inmates. To the credit
of the staff, this substantial inmate infusion was handled without notice. Another notable
accolade acquired by the Corrections Division, was the revenue garnered from inmate board-ins
from other facilities. The division was able to meet and substantially surpass, budget projections
of $682,550, with the total yearly revenue of $921,315. This achievement is all the more
significant considering the previously noted population milestones.
Superstorm Sandy Relief
In November, Criminal Division and Correction Division
members delivered supplies and a vehicle to Long Beach,
NY, which was hard hit by Superstorm Sandy. Members
of COBA (Corrections Officers Benevolent Association)
collected and delivered 3 vans containing canned foods,
cleaning materials and clothing items to victims of the
superstorm in Breezy Point, NY.
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Pictured from left: Correction Officers
Brian Hines Annemarie Legg, John
Lerchenmueller, Paul Juliano,
Kenneth Sisti, and Sgt. C.J. Polacco
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Administration
Efficiency improvements
Automated scheduling – POSS/COSS
During 2012, the Sheriff’s Office implemented a new automated scheduling system called Police
Officer Scheduling Software/ Corrections Officer Scheduling Software (POSS/COSS). This
replaced an earlier system that relied on a data sheet which did not communicate with payroll
and was still largely paper-based.
By streamlining scheduling, POSS/COSS saves time and labor for the Sheriff’s Office and hence
saves money for the taxpayers. At the supervisor level, it shortens the time supervisors need to
create and manage the shift schedule, thereby freeing up their time to supervise employees and to
make their areas of responsibility more efficient. For the Sheriff’s payroll clerk, POSS/COSS
reduces time spent entering payroll data and allows more time for review and analysis of this
data.
POSS/COSS promises to reduce expensive overtime between 5% and 10% by helping
supervisors more proactively manage the staff schedule In addition, it decentralizes information
about members’ schedules, making critical information instantly available to appropriate
personnel.
Interoperability Improvements
The interoperability software and satellite technology on the Mobile Command Post vehicle was
updated this year. Updates were necessary to enable the Command Post to continue as the hub of
all communications and operations during a major incident. This vehicle proved to be invaluable
during Irene and Sandy.
Online Police Reporting
To make it faster and easier for individuals to get police and accident reports for insurance
claims and other purposes, the Sheriff’s Office instituted online police reporting through
PoliceReports.US. People needing reports can interface with the Sheriff’s Office from their
home computers instead of having to request hard copy reports in person at UCLEC.
State-supported programs
Grants from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Council allowed the Sheriff’s Office to participate in
statewide safety initiatives. The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) targets
speeding, aggressive and distracted driving, pedestrian safety, routine commercial vehicle and
motorcycle enforcement projects and Operation Safe Stop. The Child Passenger Safety Program
supports child car seat checks and free distribution of car seats to needy families. Under Buckle
Up New York, the Sheriff’s Office conducts a high-visibility enforcement and information
campaign designed to mitigate injury and save lives by increasing seatbelt use. Funding from the
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation provided 50%
reimbursement for waterways patrols by the Sheriff’s Navigation Unit.
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URGENT
URGENT combats drugs, gangs, illegal firearms and other
criminal activity around the clock. This inter-agency task force
operates under the command of Detective Lt. Edwin Brewster of
the Sheriff’s Office. The unit is a steady disrupting force against
criminal activity ranging from cocaine and heroin trafficking to
New-York-based gang operations active in Ulster.
The following agencies have members assigned to URGENT:
Ulster County Sheriff’s Office, Town of Lloyd Police, Town of Plattekill Police, Town of
Woodstock Police, Town of Shandaken Police, Town of New Paltz Police, Ulster County
Probation, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the United States
Marshals.
CASES / ARRESTS / CHARGES
Cases
Cases opened
Assists
Arrests
Persons arrested
Assists
Gang members
arrested
Charges
Felonies
Assists
Misdemeanors
Assists
Violations
Assists
Search warrants
Assists
190
68
115
145
41 BLOODS
3 Crips
5 Blackouts
1 Latin Kings /
Latino gangs
213
569
119
24
27
11
12
1
Cars
Assists
Guns
Assists
SEIZURES
2
16
9
10
Cash $63,634.00
Cocaine (grams) 607
Assists
22
Amphetamine (grams) 1.5
Heroin (decks)
Assists
1,394
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Marijuana (lbs) 14.76
Assists
.13
Hash (grams) 2
Ketamine (grams) 0
Assists
3.5
Pharmaceuticals 595
(pills)
Assists
43
LSD (D/U’s) 10
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Various suspects arrested March 31, 2012, culminating Operation Clean
Sweep.
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FROM THE URGENT 2012 CASE FILES
January: Rosendale cocaine trafficker arrested.
Robert Case was a known trafficker operating in
the Rosendale area for several years. URGENT
cultivated an informant and put Case’s home under
surveillance. On January 14, URGENT members
executed a search warrant there revealing 5 ounces
of cocaine, $2,300 in cash, electronic scales, and
drug packaging material. Case surrendered and
was arrested on felony drug possession charges.
He was later convicted and sentenced to six years
in prison.
February: URGENT disrupts marijuana
distribution at Highland pizzeria.
Brandon Storms ran a significant retail marihuana
distribution operation from Brennie’s Pizza in
Highland. After having purchased quantities of
marihuana and diverted pharmaceuticals
undercover, URGENT executed a search warrant
at the pizzeria on February 28. Storms was
arrested on felony criminal charges for possession
and sale of a controlled substance and marihuana.
March: A lead from U.C. Probation directs
URGENT to Ulster gun trafficker.
A tip from Probation led URGENT to suspect
Michael Hornbeck of conducting illegal
firearms sales. On March 22, URGENT
members found
Hornbeck in
possession of three
illegal handguns and
several other guns in
the Town of Ulster.
He was charged with
3 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon
3 rd degree, a class D felony, and Criminal
Possession of a Weapon 4 th degree. Hornbeck was convicted and awaits sentencing.
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September: Woodstock heroin dealer
arrested. After investigating
Christopher Biddle, a heroin trafficker
supplying the Woodstock area, URGENT
executed a search warrant at his home on
September 9. This yielded over 700
“bags” or “decks” of heroin, over $22,000
in cash, and a disguised firearm. Biddle
was arrested on felony charges for
criminal possession of a controlled
substance and money laundering. Biddle
was a career violent felony offender with
seven previous felony convictions
including three violent felony
convictions.
November Kingston cocaine trafficker
arrested, faces deportation to Mexico.
Blas Zaratecatl, a Mexican national, was
identified as a significant cocaine trafficker in the
Kingston area. URGENT launched an
investigation into his activities. On November
17, members obtained a search warrant for the
residence and base of operation for Zaratecatl.
The search revealed approximately six ounces of
cocaine, electronic scales, drug packaging
material and items consistent with Mexican drug
trafficking organizations. Zaratecatl was charged
with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 2 nd degree, a class A-II felony, and Criminal
Possession of a Controlled Substance 3 rd degree, a class B felony. Zaratecatl is now being held
for deportation.
Operation Southwest Shake-Up in Ellenville
Throughout 2012, URGENT conducted a long term
investigation into drug trafficking in southwestern
Ulster County. Undercover officers made over 60
narcotics buys. On December 3, URGENT, the Ulster
County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Marshals arrested
23 defendants in Ellenville. 108 felonies were
charged in the case.
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CRIMINAL DIVISION
The Criminal Division has three main branches: Road Patrol, Detectives, and Security Services.
URGENT overlaps internally with other Criminal Division departments and also with the Ulster
County Jail. The Criminal Division has 71 sworn personnel consisting of 55 full time deputies
encompassing supervisors, patrol deputies and detectives, plus 16 part-time deputies. It also
includes 3 full time dispatchers and 7 full time security guards, also augmented by part-time staff
in each category.
ROAD PATROL
The Road Patrol operates from the Ulster County Law Enforcement Center and also from
substations located in Wallkill, Esopus, Shandaken, and at the Joseph V. Resnick Airport in
Wawarsing. In October, working in conjunction with SUNY Ulster, the Sheriff’s Office
established a fifth satellite station manned by 3 full-time deputies at the Stone Ridge campus.
Under the command of Captain Michael O. Freer, the road patrol comprises the main law
enforcement force of the Sheriff’s Office. These deputies patrol roads and waterways, give
assistance and protection, enforce the laws, and arrive on the scene when a crime or incident
occurs. The department enforces orders of protection and maintains the governmental registry of
sex offenders.
Specialized deputy teams within the division include the Navigation Unit, In-Water Rescue Unit,
and the K9 Unit. Deputies can also be assigned specialized roles, termed Special Programs. The
URGENT and Family Violence units fall into this category, as do such assignments as School
Resource Officer, Training Coordinator, and Warrants and Evidence Officer.
In 2012, the Criminal Division responded to 17, 559 calls for service, on a par with 2011.
Members made 1,377 arrests, responded to 811 motor vehicle accidents, and issued 4,557 traffic
tickets.
The following pages detail activity at the substations in Wawarsing, Wallkill, Esopus and
Shandaken. They describe training and special units and programs within the Criminal Division.
Criminal division member
Glenn Buchinger was
promoted to Patrol Sergeant
in September. Pictured left
to right are Captain Michael
Freer, Sheriff VanBlarcum,
Sergeant Buchinger,
Undersheriff Frank
Faluotico, and Lt. Eric
Benjamin.
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Training and Division Awards
The Training Office, under Patrol Training Coordinator Sergeant Allen Rowe, was completely
reorganized in 2012. All training files were brought up to date and are now current. The use of
the POSS scheduling system has greatly enhanced the record keeping process.
108 members of the Criminal Division, including patrol, security and civilian staff, received
9,435 hours of specialized, in-service and special teams training. All department members
attended the County-mandated Diversity Training.
Deputies completed the following trainings in 2012:
3 members completed the Basic Course for Police Officers.
6 members completed Active Shooter Training in Oriskany, NY.
3 members completed training in Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety
(DDACTS).
4 members completed Breath Test Operator training.
4 members completed High Risk Patrol training.
2 members completed Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (A.R.I.D.E.)
training.
Members of the Sheriff’s Office were instructors at the following schools: Basic Police Officer
Academy, Instructor Development, Breath Analysis Operator, Field Training Officer,
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, Basic Course in Police Supervision, Ulster County Law
Enforcement Training Group Police Academy, NYS EnCon Basic Marine Law Enforcement,
NYS DCJS Weapons of Mass Destruction/Terrorism/Fraudulent Documents, Radar/LIDAR,
High Risk Patrol, Aerosol Subject Restraint, and Taser training.
Deputy Sheriff of the Quarter Program
The Deputy of the Quarter program was initiated to recognize members of the Sheriff’s Office
Criminal Division who distinguish themselves as law enforcement professionals. 2012 Deputies
of the Quarter were:
1 st Quarter – Deputy Robert Vedder
2 nd Quarter – Deputy Joseph Sciutto
3 rd Quarter – Deputy James Tiano
4 th Quarter – Dispatcher Kathy Smith
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Wawarsing Station Zone 1
Patrolling the Towns of Ellenville, Wawarsing, Rochester, Marbletown
155 Airport Rd.
Napanoch, NY 12458
(845) 647-2677
During 2012, the Zone 1 substation was manned by nine deputies under the supervision of
Sergeant Glenn VanKleeck.
Complaints 3,284
Non-criminal 2,461
Criminal cases 707
Domestic incidents 116
Arrests 346
DWI/DWAI 31
Warrant 64
All other 251
Motor Vehicle Accidents 275
Property Damage 226
Personal Injury 48
March 31 Woman dies after accident.
Fatal 1
Deputy James Slinsky responded to a reported auto TSLEDs 1,625
accident on Samsonville Rd., Kerhonkson. There he Civil papers served 43
found a car on a subject’s yard, occupied by a young Orders of Protection
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woman who displayed no pulse and was not breathing.
Deputy Slinsky was joined at the scene by Trooper
Hannigan from S.P. Ellenville. Both began C.P.R. The
woman was transported to Ellenville Hospital, where
Served
Miles patrolled 163,165
she was pronounced dead. An autopsy ruled the cause to be cardiac arrest.
April 3 Deputy rescues hiker at Mohonk.
Deputy Stuart McKenzie assisted with a severely injured climber at Mohonk in Gardiner. The
subject had fallen and was still suspended off the ground when the deputy arrived. Deputy
McKenzie and other rescue personnel had to hike back into the scene quite some distance. They
rendered aid at grave risk to all rescuers involved.
June 23 Stabbing at a Party
Deputy Robert Shamro responded to Ellenville Hospital for a report of an attempted homicide.
Upon arrival Deputy Shamro found a male who had been stabbed several times. The subject was
not sure what had happened. The incident occurred at a supposed friend’s residence on Lundy
Road during a party.
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Wallkill Station Zone 2
Patrolling the Towns of Shawangunk, Gardiner, Plattekill,
Marlborough, Lloyd, New Paltz
Route 208, Wallkill
(845) 895-3011
During 2012, the Zone 2 substation operated with five deputies
under the supervision of Sergeant Allen Rowe.
Complaints 2,122
Non-criminal 1,746
Criminal cases 376
Domestic incidents 105
Arrests 222
DWI/DWAI 24
Warrant 18
All other 180
Motor Vehicle Accidents 94
Property Damage 73
Personal Injury 21
Fatal 0
TSLEDs 765
Civil papers served 5
Miles patrolled 126,519
January 2 Deputies disrupt home invasion, robbery.
Deputies responded to a 911 poll for a robbery and home invasion at a residence on Old
Unionville Road in Plattekill. Two subjects armed with handguns had forced their way into the
home. Deputies located the robbers and arrested them on charges of Criminal Possession of a
Weapon in the 4th degree and Criminal Possession of Marihuana in the 2nd degree.
February 17 Female minor arrested after car accident.
Deputies responded to a one-vehicle car accident at the intersection of Route 208 and Old
Reservoir Road in the Wallkill area of Shawangunk. After investigation, deputies charged the
female driver with DWI, Vehicular Assault in the 2nd degree, UPM, Minor in Possession of
Alcohol as well as numerous vehicle and traffic violations.
September 29 Deputies revive victim with CPR and AED.
Deputies Kyle Frano and Damon Alberts responded to a report of a cardiac emergency on
Foxwoods Road in Gardiner. Upon arrival, Deputies Frano and Alberts performed CPR and used
an AED to shock the victim, who was revived and transported to Vassar Brothers Hospital for
treatment.
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Esopus Station Zone 3
Patrolling the Town of Esopus, Rosendale, Hurley,
Kingston, Ulster, Saugerties
Salem Street, Port Ewen, New York
(845) 338-3640
The Zone 3 substation in the Esopus Town Hall
comprises nine full time patrol deputies supervised
during 2012 by Sergeants Wallace Fulford and
George Goodwin.
Complaints 4,435
Non-criminal 3,840
Criminal cases 595
Domestic incidents 75
Arrests 557
DWI/DWAI 29
Warrant 50
All other 478
Motor Vehicle Accidents 253
Property Damage 201
Personal injury 51
Fatal 1
TSLEDs 1,277
Civil papers served 35
Miles patrolled 190,650
April 6 Investigation yields 15 arrests for forged prescriptions. After fielding a complaint
of a suspicious male, Deputies Joe Sciutto and Glenn Buchinger investigated a man attempting to
fill a forged prescription. The investigation was expanded, and more than 15 people were
arrested and charged with over 30 felonies for forged prescriptions, falsifying business records,
identity theft, possession of forged instruments, conspiracy and larceny.
May 17 Deputies halt burglary in progress. Deputies
Glenn Buchinger and Chris Zaccheo responded to a report of
burglary in progress on Union Center Rd. Upon conducting
a tactical approach to the residence, the deputies found two
subjects stealing items inside. Both were taken into custody.
October 6 Traffic stop lifts the lid on metal thefts in
Dutchess County.
Deputy Joe Sciutto stopped a vehicle for erratic operation on
Rte. 199 in the Town of Ulster. Investigation found that the
2 occupants had stolen several thousands of dollars worth of
scrap metal from a business in Dutchess County. The
incident prompted a larger investigation by the Dutchess
County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police and the
president of the company which turned up extensive theft
of metal by current employees and management staff.
Deputy James Mullen and K9 Triton
Over the course of 2012, several Esopus residents were the victims of multiple car larcenies.
Patrols spent countless hours investigating the identity of the suspects responsible for these
larcenies.
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Shandaken Station Zone 4
Patrolling the Towns of Shandaken, Woodstock,
Olive, Denning, Hardenburgh
Route 28
Shandaken, New York
(845) 688-2233
This substation operates from Shandaken Town Hall on
Rte. 28 with four deputies assigned under the
supervision of Sergeant Kevin Richards.
Complaints 1,031
Non-criminal 894
Criminal 137
Domestics 18
Arrests 87
DWI/DWAI 4
Warrants 9
All other 74
Total 136
Motor Vehicle Accidents 41
Property Damage 30
Personal Injury 11
TSLEDs 765
Civil papers served 0
Miles patrolled 78,679
September 29 Deputies rescue hikers from the cold.
Deputies along with the State Police, Shandaken Police, and forest rangers responded to the
trailhead at the end of Woodland Valley Rd. A party of seven hikers including five children had
entered the woods earlier in the day. During the course of the hike, one of the adults had become
unable to walk due to fatigue. The party was stranded, the temperature was dropping, and none
of the hikers was outfitted for the rapidly dropping temperatures. Deputy Brandon Schiller, along
with a state trooper and two forest rangers, entered the trail as darkness set in. Eventually the
contingent of officers reached the party and escorted them back to the road.
November 5 Check Welfare call turns to death investigation after Sandy.
Deputies and Town of Olive Police responded to a call to check the welfare of an elderly couple
living on Black Rd. in the Town of Olive. Hurricane Sandy had knocked out power to the area,
and no one had heard from the couple for an extended time. It was soon determined that both
husband and wife had died, the husband as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning and the wife
from a head injury sustained after falling down the stairs while attempting to check on her
husband.
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Specialized Units
Ulster County STOP DWI
Under a memorandum of agreement with Ulster County STOP DWI, the Sheriff’s Office
performs sobriety checkpoints and selective enforcement details to distribute information and
enlist the cooperation of the driving public to identify problems and increase public awareness.
Below is a summary of this campaign during 2012.
The Stop DWI Task Force participated in one checkpoint with the New York State Police and
Saugerties Police Dept.
Total Task Force hours 837
STOP DWI monthly expenditures $42,994.50
Patrol details by Task Force 129
Arrests by Task Force DWI: 21 DWAI: 7 Misc. 18
Tickets issued by Task Force 337 (up from 251 in 2011)
Arrests by routine Sheriff’s patrols DWI: 49 DWAI: 14
Alcohol/drug related crashes 7
Alcohol/drug related fatal crashes 0
Ulster County Emergency Response Team (UCERT)
The UCERT Team, under the command of Sgt. Allen Rowe, had 2 notable incidents in 2012,
both connected to drug sweeps in the County. On March 31, during Operation Clean Sweep,
UCERT was activated to assist the Kingston City Police Department along with various
agencies. 111 suspects were taken into custody. UCERT divided into four teams to assist arrest
teams in the apprehension of suspects. On December 7, the unit was activated to assist
URGENT with a major sweep in the Ellenville village and surrounding area. UCERT was
divided into two teams. 20 suspects were taken into custody on various warrants for drug
charges.
The team received a new vehicle this year and put the truck into service just before the Ellenville
sweep. The truck, a 2012 Ford F-450, is equipped and customized for transport of command and
team personnel to emergency situations. Purchase of the truck was fully funded with a grant
secured from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.
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Team members also participated in planning and organizing training sessions. The team
participated in multiple training scenarios and firearms range days throughout the year. Two
members left the team and two members joined to replace them, having successfully passed all
phases of the selection process.
New UCERT truck acquired from Odyssey
Emergency Vehicles, under a grant from
the NYS Division of Homeland Security
and Emergency Services.
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Detective Unit
The Detective Unit of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office is commanded by a Detective
Lieutenant and supervised by a Detective Sergeant. There are 7 division members assigned to the
unit and one member assigned to the multi-jurisdictional, inter-county Family Violence Task
Force.
The primary function of the Detective Unit is to apprehend those offenders who elude arrest at
the hands of the Patrol Unit and to investigate incidents and offenses such as death cases, sex
offenses, violent felony offenses, burglary and stolen property offenses, gambling offenses, and
controlled substance offenses. The duties of the Detective Unit supplement those of the
uniformed Patrol Unit.
2012 Cases: 328
Closed by investigation 118 Closed, prosecution declined 16
Closed by arrest 80 Closed, victim refused to 3
cooperate
Remaining Open Cases 56 Closed, exceptional 7
clearance (including
warrants)
Closed, pending further
development
42 Closed, unfounded 6
Cases by type
ABC violation 4 Internet related / ICAC 4
Arson 3 Larceny (Felony) 17
Assault, all types 14 Larceny (Misdemeanor) 19
Background investigations 22 Medical 1
Burglary, all types 74 Missing person 9
Child abuse 2 MVA, fatal 2
Contraband, UC Jail 7 MVA, injury 5
Criminal contempt 3 Possession stolen property 2
Criminal mischief 6 Possession of a weapon 3
Criminal possession marihuana 1 Rape, all types 4
Criminal tampering 1 Recovered stolen property 1
Criminal trespass 1 Requests for assistance 45
Currency seizure 1 Robbery 2
Death investigations 21
Forgery/Possession of Forged 6 Sex abuse 8
Instrument
Found property 2 Stolen vehicles 3
Fraud 4 Suspicious activity 14
Harassment 9 Warrant
8
investigations/arrests (U.S.
Marshals Taskforce
Identity theft 3
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Warrants
Active warrants on file with the Sheriff’s Office are
published on the Sheriff’s website:
www.co.ulster.ny.us/sheriff. The public is encouraged to
review the list. The Active Warrants link lists the wanted
person’s name, date of birth, last known address
(town/city), the offense, and the date of issuance of the
warrant. The presence of a person’s name on the list is
not considered as probable cause to detain the subject,
and the public is not to act on its own concerning any
listed warrants. Confirmation of the existence of a valid
warrant is made to authorized individuals only.
Total Warrants Received 280
By category:
Bench Warrants 130
Arrest Warrants 62
Family Court Warrants 87
Probation Warrants 1
Fugitive from Justice 0
Warrants Closed by Arrest 192
Warrants Closed by Other 85
(Vacate/Recall/CBI)
Total Warrants Closed 277
FROM THE DETECTIVE DIVISION 2012 CASE FILES
Claude Moody DWI homicide ( #13339-11), case agent Detective Robertson
Between October 2011 and June 2012, an
investigation was conducted into a crash
resulting in the death of Demetra Barnes-
Moody. It was determined her husband, Claude
Moody, was operating the vehicle at the time
while intoxicated by a combination of alcohol
and prescription medication. Mr. Moody pled
guilty and was sentenced to 1-3 years in state
prison in 2012.
Jeremy Carrier-Martin Missing Person (#1586-12), case agent Detective Waage
On February 12, 15-year-old Jeremy Carrier-Martin ran away from his Esopus home. Over the
next several months, numerous leads were followed with the assistance of the National Center
for Missing and Exploited Children, resulting in the locating of Mr. Carrier-Martin in September
just outside Chicago. He was returned to New York in the care of his mother, whereby he was
taken into custody at the airport on an outstanding Family Court delinquency warrant.
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Prescription medication forgery case (4327-12), case agent Detective Lutz
Between April 6 and July 11, 2012, an investigation was conducted by patrol deputies and
detectives relative to a series of forged prescriptions being presented at area pharmacies. 8
people were ultimately arrested for numerous charges.
Arson at the Former Tamarack Lodge (4383-12), case agent Detective Waage
On April 7, 2012, numerous fire companies
and members from this agency responded to
the former Tamarack Lodge property in
Wawarsing for a large fire. Many buildings on
the property were destroyed, and several
properties surrounding the Tamarack were also
severely damaged. Investigation found a brush
fire had been set on the property by Lance G.
Muckenhaupt of Long Island and had gotten
out of control. Mr. Muckenhaupt was
ultimately charged with arson and other lesser
offenses for recklessly causing the damage. This
case is still in the court system.
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Burglary (6330-12), case agent Detective Montfort
Between 05/18 and 05/20/12, patrol members and detectives actively pursued three subjects from
Family House in Rosendale who were suspected in several area burglaries. They were ultimately
apprehended after a large scale effort in the area of Central Hudson in Rifton. Arrested were
Pablo J. LaCourt, Troy A. Conklin and Michael Heady. All three have entered guilty pleas and
are expected to be sentenced shortly.
DWI/Vehicular Assault
(7878-12), case agent
Detective Bruck
On June 18, Deputy Albert
Babcock responded for a
report of an erratic driver.
As Deputy Babcock began to
catch up with the vehicle, it
entered the oncoming lane
and crashed head on with
another vehicle. This was
captured on Deputy Babcock’s in car video. Further investigation determined the driver,
Thomas V. Croci Jr., was driving while intoxicated. This case is currently in the court system.
Home Invasion/Stabbing (8113-12), case agent Detective Robertson
On June 23, 2012, detectives responded to a reported stabbing at 59 Lundy Road in Wawarsing.
The victim, Victor Pacheco, had been stabbed several times and was taken by private vehicle to
the hospital. Detective Robinson’s investigation over the next month resulted in the arrests of
Antonio O. Naveo, his brother Jose M. Naveo and Naja N. Mandiville. This case is currently in
the court system.
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Navigation Unit
During 2012, the Sheriff’s
Navigation Unit once again
actively patrolled the Hudson
River to help keep the
waterway safe. The unit
acquired a 2010 Boston Whaler
from the NYS Office of Parks
Recreation and Historic
Preservation to replace an
aging patrol vessel. To save
manpower and fuel, patrols
were restricted to weekends with one patrol vessel used, except for a few special details for
which more patrols were needed.
In September, the Navigation Unit assisted the U.S. Coast Guard with a 3-day patrol operation, which
also involved the NYS DEC and Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. The agencies conducted 31
boardings, issuing 4 tickets for violations and 20 warnings.
Members conducted three Boater Safety Courses with about 80 civilian boaters obtaining certificates.
During the 2012 boating season, patrols issued 5 summons and 27 warnings, responded to 3 searchand-rescue
calls, and appeared at 6 special events.
In-Water Rescue Team
The Sheriff’s In-Water Rescue Team conducted 12
trainings to cover their expanding role in all types of
water rescue from SCUBA to surface ice rescue. 4
new members attended specialty training and were
certified in search-and-rescue diving.
4 trainings focused on searching for evidence in
cases. A criminal mischief case at the Esopus
Meadows Light House was assisted by the In-Water Rescue Team, which located scaffolding that had
been thrown in the Hudson River. The IWRT also was called in to search for lost rings at a local
marina. The U.S. Coast Guard requested the IWRT’s assistance in checking the hull of their vessel.
IWRT had 6 calls for service, including during Hurricane Sandy. The unit prepared extensively for
Sandy. Fortunately the storm brought only minor tidal flooding problems and one call for assistance.
The unit also assists other police agencies who do not have in-water units. It was enlisted by New
Paltz Police to help locate evidence in burglary investigations. Kingston Police requested its help
during a weapons search. The IWRT took part in the annual Subzero Heroes fund raiser for the
Alzheimer’s Association of the Hudson Valley and the New Paltz Annual Boat Regatta.
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Sheriff’s K9 Unit
The K9 teams are a critical part of this agency’s work.
They have a long history in this office going back to
arrival of K9 Ben in 1991. Since then, our units have
grown in numbers, skill and professionalism and are
completely integrated in this agency’s police and
investigation work. K9 units also help build goodwill
for USCO in the community. Through appearances
in parades, fairs, and other events, these teams create a
connection with people, particularly with children,
that is absolutely unique.
FROM THE K9 UNIT 2012 CASE FILES
January 9, (UCSO C#366-12) K9 Kilo handled by
Deputy James Slinsky tracked Charles De Young
from a personal injury auto accident. Kilo located
DeYoung lying in the woods. The subject refused to
give up and demanded the police shoot him. Kilo was
deployed and apprehended DeYoung, who was
transported to Kingston Hospital for mental
evaluation.
Self generated K9 uses 102
Assist UCSO members 23
Assist other agencies 88
Call outs 1
Narcotics vehicle 124
searches
Area searches 6
Building searches 23
Narcotics building 24
searches
Narcotics outside 2
searches
Currency searches 10
Currency seized $13,376.00
Cadaver searches 2
Tracking suspects 75
Tracking non-suspects 8
Article searches 10
Jail details 18
Demonstrations 19
Finds / Narcotics 14
Finds / Persons 19
Arrests by K9 handlers 237
January 24 (UCSO C #1044-12) Deputy Jim Mullen and K9 Triton responded to a call for
assistance from Saugerties Police. A subject had fled from domestic dispute and was threatening
to use a weapon. Triton began a track which led into a wooded area, where Triton located the
subject. He was taken into custody.
July 27 (UCSO C #9992-12) Sgt.Wallace Fulford and K9 Drago assisted Plattekill Police with
a subject who fled on parole warrant near Forest Park Trailer Park. After tracking into a wooded
area, the K9 unit located items of clothing and identification belonging to the suspect. The unit
continued to track with Drago leading Sgt. Fulford behind a trailer across the street from where
the suspect was last seen. Drago located the suspect under the rear porch. He was taken into
custody.
November 29 (UCSO C#16011-12) Drago was deployed into a home where a burglary suspect
was believed to be hiding. The canine searched 3 floors and located the suspect in the attic,
where he was taken into custody. 3 other burglaries were
solved as result of this arrest.
November 30, 2012 Deputy Tom Lattin retires K9
Beal, who has been with the Sheriff’s Office since 2008,
replacing K9 Regan.
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K9 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR 2013
Continue improving our K9 teams’ monthly training.
Host a Northeast K9 Regional Training Seminar in June.
Seek a grant for a small enclosed trailer for K9 equipment.
Complete the K9 memorial walkway at UCLEC.
Work towards implementing another Department K9.
Offer each K9 team opportunities for certifying in USPCA, NAPWDA,
EPCA.
Continue to secure additional buildings and site locations for training.
Maintain and expand our relationships with area schools for programs
designed to educate the staff and students of the K9 capabilities.
Set up an agility course and k9 facility on UCCC property for training.
Seek a donated Conex box for UCCC property and storage of K9
equipment during winter months.
Host a patrol/detector seminar on July 17, 2013.
Pictured from left: Deputy George Carlson and Griff, Deputy James Slinsky and Kilo,
Sgt. Wallace Fulford and Drago; Deputy James Mullen and Triton, Correction Officer
Dwain Caunitz and Jagger
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Security Services Unit
Uniformed deputy sheriffs and security
officers, under the supervision of Sgt.
Scott Weaver, provide security at the
County Office Building, Department of
Social Services, Mental Health,
Probation, Veterans’ Agency,
Purchasing and the Trudy Resnick
Building. In 2012, the high statistics in
terms of activity, especially at the U.C.
Dept. of Social Services, reflects the
continuing weak economy.
Improvements during 2012
Expenses for operations came under
budget by $20,500.
An unsecured entrance through the
Office of the Aging was closed to the
public. All entry traffic is now
directed through the main entrance
and properly screened.
An ongoing parking shortage has
been mitigated through careful
enforcement and education relating to
areas for handicapped and employee
parking.
Department of Social Services Total
Magnascanner count 281,228
Weapons held for safekeeping 1,870
Incident reports 126
Assistance calls 878
Investigate report of fire 7
Warrant arrests 5
Other arrests 14
Medical calls 7
Parking calls 200
TSLEDs 27
Parking tickets 32
Ulster County Probation
Magnascanner count 27,058
Weapons held for safekeeping 108
Incident reports 9
Emergency calls 1
Assistance calls 375
Warrant arrests 40
Other arrests 2
Medical calls 0
UTTs issued 5
Office of Mental Health
Code Blue alarms 75
Stand by 65
Escorts 1,178
Smokers 508
Medical emergencies 10
Accidents 1
Non-criminal complaints 12
Criminal complaints 4
Lockouts 3
Weapons secured 118
Other / Misc
2,940
(Security checks, battery boosts,
assistance requests, fire drills)
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Community Policing and Crime Prevention
There is no better way to serve the residents of Ulster County then to “Create A Partnership”
with our Community Oriented Policing (COP) Programs. During annual community events we
receive outstanding cooperation from local professional agencies throughout Ulster County.
Helping Seniors
Triad
Triad is an organization comprised of the Sheriff’s Office, the Ulster County Office for the
Aging, and senior citizens. It conducts a proactive community policing effort by all Criminal
Division members, with an emphasis on improving quality of life in our community.
The Sheriff’s Office and the Office for the Aging annually host programs entitled Keeping
Seniors in the Driver’s Seat and Car Fit, which enable older drivers to make provision for
changes that come with aging and to check how well they and their vehicle work together.
Project Lifesaver
This search-and-rescue program
helps locate individuals who
have wandered, such as those
afflicted with Alzheimer’s,
dementia and autism. The
individual wears a personalized
wristband that emits a tracking
signal. Should he or she become
lost, a call to 911 will result in a
rescue team to be deployed to the
area. Deputies use an antenna to
find the wanderer in a half an
hour or less.
Sheriff VanBlarcum helps Ms. Florence Staats find her safety
fit.
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Helping Families and Children
Child Passenger Safety (CPS)
Since 1998, Ulster County has received an
annual award from the New York State
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee to
participate in the statewide CPS program. The
program increases the safety of children
through the proper use and installation of
child safety seats in New York State. The
Ulster County Sheriff’s Office, local police,
fire departments and emergency medical
service agencies accomplish this goal through
collaborative efforts. The Sheriff’s Office
utilizes each substation as a free walk-in
Fitting Station. Parents and caregivers may
Officer Chris Spylios and Deputy Jim Mullen teach
the importance of buckling up.
have their child’s safety seat inspected by a certified CPS Technician. Children are also given
classroom “Buckle Up” safety lessons.
Yellow Dot
In 2012, the Sheriff’s Office launched this free program
designed to give emergency first responders quick access to
individuals’ vital medical information. Funded through the
NYS Sheriffs’ Association, Yellow Dot consists of a kit
containing medical information cards and Yellow Dot stickers
directing responders to the cards. Sheriff’s Office members
made presentations on Yellow Dot to Kingston and
Benedictine Hospitals, the Hudson Valley Firemen’s
Association , the Police Chiefs’ Association of Ulster County, Ulster County 911 Center and
senior health care centers.
Sheriff’s Summer Camp
The NYS Sheriffs’ Association Institute Summer Camp offers a camp experience to children
across New York who otherwise might not have a chance to go. Located in Penn Yan, NY, the
camp helps foster good relations between these children and the men and women of law
enforcement, with deputies serving as counselors and conducting demonstrations related to
police work. In 2012, the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office sent 31 children to the camp.
Explorer Post #129
Explorer Cadet Post 129 is a unit of the Sheriff’s Office affiliated with the Boy Scouts of
America. Young men and women interested in law enforcement as a career work alongside
uniformed deputies in a variety of settings. During 2012, cadets under the supervision of
Deputies Griff Liewa and Jonathan Geuss assisted deputies with Safe Child ID events, bicycle
rodeos, car seat checks and at the Ulster County Fair.
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Other Service Programs
Traffic/Security Details
The Sheriff’s Office routinely sends patrols to assist
and direct crowds or traffic in a variety of situations,
such as parades, escorts, funerals, marathons and
triathlons, and bicycle rodeos and on school buses
routes.
Ulster County Fair
Libertyville Road, New Paltz
The Ulster County Fair is nationally known as a “Real
Country Fair!” The Sheriff’s Office provides services
during the 6-day fair with law enforcement events and
demonstrations, such as
Operation Safe Child Program – Child IDs
SCUBA - In Water Rescue demonstrations
K-9 demonstrations
ATV patrols
CERT – Corrections Emergency Response Team demos
On July 31, 2012, the late Deputy Bill
King received the distinction of being
the Grand Marshall of the fair. Sheriff
VanBlarcum renamed the Sheriff’s
Museum in honor of Bill for his years
of hard work on the museum and the
cadet corps. The Deputy William G.
King Law Enforcement Museum
chronicles the history of the Sheriff’s
Office and law enforcement through
exhibits and a collection of police
memorabilia. It was dedicated to Bill
King during the fair’s opening
ceremony.
Deputy Charles Brodhead and Kingston
Cares demonstrate bike safety during
“Bike for Cancer” at Dietz Stadium,
Kingston.
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CIVIL DIVISION
The Sheriff serves as the enforcement officer of the courts and
legal community regarding civil matters. The Civil Division
serves and executes the various legal processes issued by the noncriminal
courts of the state and its subdivisions, as well as the
legal community and the public.
The purpose of civil process is to give a defendant notice that a
legal action or a proceeding is going to commence. Although any
citizen 18 years or older can serve process if he or she is not party
to the action, Sheriff's deputies are asked to serve process because
of their traditionally good record keeping practices and
professional service.
Specific civil processes include income executions, property
executions, evictions, orders of attachment (seizures of property which may be used to satisfy a
judgment); orders of seizure (seizures of items of personal property whose ownership and
possession is disputed); and civil arrests. In each case, papers must be delivered in person to the
defendant.
The Civil Division carries out pistol permits licensing, background checks, accident reports and
accounting for jail bail and fine monies and the jail commissary.
During 2012 there was a 1.09 % increase in papers processed for service. An increase of
$7,821.94 was collected from income executions in 2012. A decrease of $40,538.60 in property
execution revenue was due to the collection of outstanding poundage in 2011. General and
Miscellaneous Fees increased by $4,410.74. Below you will find a more detailed summary of the
Civil Division’s activity.
Civil Papers Docketed 2012
Total papers received and docketed for service
(summons, complaints, orders, evictions) 952
Income Executions
First stage process 1472
Second stage process 820
Total income executions 2292
Property Executions
Service/levy 87
Vehicle levy 4
Real property sale
6 (one carry over)
Deed signing 1
Order of seizure
Order of attachment
Commitment orders/Civil arrests
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Total Property Executions 97
Total Executions Processed 2292
New Executions Received 1636
A service for landlords to screen tenants is offered through www.kingstonlandlordsupport.org. A
listing of tenants who have been evicted as well as helpful information may be found there.
Services Summary 2012
Family Court 154
Evictions completed 190
Evictions cancelled 169
Summons 154
Other services 70
Total services 737
Returns 142
Jurors served 97
Subpoenas returned 37
Total papers served (income
3341
and property executions,
summonses)
During 2012, the Civil Division took in a total of $3,373,658.38, comprising monies from
income executions, property executions, fees and bail. Of this, the County retained the fees
summarized below and disbursed the remainder to creditors and others as required.
Fees Collected 2012 2011
Income executions 197,207.88 189,385.94
Property executions 14,728.10 55,266.62
General / misc. fees 97,535.60 93,124.95
Service fees 65,163.55 62,483.10
Pistol fees 27,664.00 25,374.00
Fingerprint fees 485.00 400.00
Record fees 400.00 1,200.75
Accident fees 258.80 265.10
Photo fees 3340.00 3,078.00
Other fees 224.25 324.00
Total remitted to 309,471.58 318,998
County
Decrease in 2012 9,526.42
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Pistol Permit Statistics 2012
New Licenses Issued 546 (up 25% from 2011)
Dealer/Gunsmith Licenses Issued 22
Duplicate Licenses Issued 541
Amendments Processed 5,287 (up 23% from 2011
New Applications filed 485
Applications Pending 41 (down 75% from 2011)
People Fingerprinted 137
QICS* 2,952
*Terminology: QICS
The abbreviation refers to a check
done on the applicant according to
a requirement of the Brady Law. It
reveals if that applicant is
prohibited from acquiring a
handgun.
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2012 Annual Report
SHERIFF PAUL J. VAN BLARCUM
UNDERSHERIFF FRANK P. FALUOTICO JR.
SUPERINTENDENT JAMES R. HANSTEIN
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Sheriff Paul J. VanBlarcum
I. ADMINISTRATION
A. THE DETENTION FACILITY (UCLEC)
The Ulster County Law Enforcement Center (UCLEC) completed its 5 th full year of operations. The
facility includes the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, Corrections Division and the Civil
Division. It is 277,000 square feet, which includes inmate housing, a medical department, and classes for
G.E.D. through the Kingston School District, among other services. The UCLEC had an original rated
capacity of 426 inmates; however, double bunking was instituted in several areas during 2012 increasing
the MFC (Maximum Facility Count) to 488 as stated by the New York State Commission of Corrections.
The Corrections Division is supervised by a mandated security staff of 157. Built-in design features
enable the Corrections Division to eventually be expanded to a higher capacity of 502 with additional
double bunking. The Ulster County Law Enforcement Center continually conforms to the Rules &
Regulations set forth by the New York State Corrections Law and the New York State Commission of
Corrections.
Committed to the jail are prisoners that may be charged with any type of crime or violation, including
homicide, sex crimes, DWI, trespassing, etc. In order to provide a safe and secure correctional institution
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for these inmates, the Sheriff’s Office employs both full and part-time correction personnel. These
positions consist of correction officers, corporals, sergeants, 6 lieutenants, 2 captains, a warden and a
superintendent.
B. DAILY POPULATION
The 2012 high count of 402 occurred on August 13 th and the low count of 312 occurred on December
25 th . The overall daily population averaged 354 in 2012; this represents an increase of 7% from the
previous year. Once again the female population remained high, averaging 48 per day, an 11% increase.
C. REVENUES
In October of 2007 the New York State Commission of Corrections allowed the Corrections Division to
board in inmates from other jurisdictions. In June, 2008, UCLEC began receiving federal inmates.
As a result of these agreements, Ulster County received a total of 238 inmates for 10,685 days, amounting
to a total of $921,315 in revenue. Of the total board-ins, 56 inmates were federal inmates for 750 days.
This accounted for $76,500 of the total revenue. Reimbursement from DOCS and the U.S. Marshall’s
Office for travel totaled $17,669.
The Ulster County Sheriff’s Office and Social Security Administration have worked together since 1999
on an Incentive Payment Agreement. Under this agreement, the Ulster County Jail provides inmate
information to Social Security. If applicable, Social Security suspends benefit payments to the person(s)
incarcerated. The amount of payment is governed by the period of time elapsed between the date of
confinement and the date Social Security receives a report. If it is received within 30 days of the date of
confinement, Social Security pays $400.00 per inmate. If the report is received after 30 days, but within
90 days of confinement, the amount payable is $200.00 per inmate. The U.C. Treasurer’s General Fund
received $27,200 from the Social Security Incentive Program for FY’12.
SCAAP is a Federal program that gives partial reimbursement for the cost of incarcerating undocumented
criminal aliens, netting Ulster County $31,446 for the FY ‘12.
Revenue for the Ulster County Corrections Division amounted to $997,630.
D. BAILS AND FINES
The Correction Division processed 591 bail postings and 1 fine. Total monies received by the facility
were $845,967 in bails and $540 in fines. We also allow individuals to post bail using credit cards. In
2012, a total of 153 bails were posted by credit card amounting to $308,841. The individuals that were
incarcerated continue to represent a population with major substance abuse, communicable diseases and
violent criminal histories. This type of population spends more sentenced time in jail and requires more
direct supervision by officers. Many of the inmates represented by this type of population are recidivists
– repeat offenders.
E. OVERTIME / PART TIME
Overtime and part time compensation for staff are essential in providing coverage for posts, staff
vacancies, training, one-on-one supervisions, and transportation of sentenced and awaiting-sentence
population. In 2012, money spent on overtime was $811,233, a 16% decrease from the previous year.
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Part time totaled $ 230,925, an increase of 20 % due to the increase of additional part time staff.
However the Correction Division was able to decrease the total combined figure by $106,477 or 10 %.
There were 313 inmates placed on one-on-one supervision which requires that an officer be assigned to
the post 24 hours a day, in three 8-hour shifts. The inmates were supervised for 365 days with multiple
posts on many of the days. The constant supervision post is above and beyond the minimum staffing
requirement for the UCLEC. As a result, all of the coverage is accomplished with overtime and part time
staffing.
F. ACCREDITED MEDICAL STAFF
Correction staff continues to work closely with Correction Medical Care (CMC) to maintain
accreditation. For the last nine years, the medical dept. has maintained the Standards of the National
Commission on Correctional Health Care.
G. N.Y.S. COMMISSION OF CORRECTION/SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION
ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
Representatives from the New York State Commission of Corrections visited the facility on several
occasions in 2012. During these visits, they reviewed the following standards: admissions, security and
supervision, prisoner hygiene, discipline, visitation, exercise, classification, food service, sanitation,
personnel standards and the grievance program. The UCLEC facility continues to meet all of the
requirements to maintain accreditation by the New York State Sheriff’s Association.
II.
INMATE RECORDS
A. RECEPTION, INTAKE & CLASSIFICATION
The Ulster County Jail’s Intake / Classification Unit processed 2,444 initial classification screenings for
FY’12. Classification is based on age, prior criminal history, any gang affiliation, propensity for
victimization, history of medical /mental illness, history of sex offenses, history of hostile relationships
with other inmates, prior attempts at self-injury or suicide, prior escapes or attempted escapes, attitude
and behavior during present and prior incarcerations including any history of menacing behavior,
victimization during incarceration, and any other information which may affect the safety and welfare of
staff or other inmates.
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1,432 re-classifications were also processed in 2012. Reclassification occurs if an inmate causes a
disturbance, violates a rule or law, or is found guilty in the disciplinary process. It can also change when
an inmate exhibits good behavior and follows the rules and regulations of the facility.
The breakdown of the inmates includes county admissions, other counties’ admissions, and state and
federal inmate admissions:
MALE FEMALE TOTAL
Total of Ulster
County Admissions 1,700 399 2,099
Board-ins
Other Counties 135 30 165
State 119 19 138
Federal 36 0 36
Other 6 0 6
TOTAL 1,996 448 2,444
Of the 2,444 inmates that were processed through the Ulster County Jail in 2012, sentencing was as
follows:
Male Female Total
Non-Sentenced 1,497 342 1,839
Sentenced (Definite) 203 57 260
Other (Board-ins, State, Federals, Housed Out) 296 49 345
TOTAL 1,996 448 2,444
The Local Conditional Release Program is handled by New York State Parole. Eligibility requirements
for inmates include a definite sentence from a local court, with a minimum of 90 days left to serve. Those
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inmates that are eligible can submit an application to New York State Parole, after serving a minimum of
30 days, and must serve 60 days before release to this program. *There were no applications submitted
for consideration in 2012.
B. VICTIM NOTIFICATION (VINE)
The National Victim Notification Network, VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) allows
crime victims across the country to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the
custody status of offenders 24 hours a day. Victims and other concerned citizens can also register to be
notified by phone, email, or TTY device. Registered users are notified immediately if an offender’s status
changes, such as release, transfer or escape. When a notification is triggered, VINE automatically
continually calls the number(s) or sends an e-mail that the victim has provided. The Ulster County
Sheriff’s Office has continued to participate in the statewide victim notification program with Sergeant
John Steketee and CO Warren Whitaker as coordinators. For the FY’12, the Ulster County Jail received
75,283 calls and made 4,811 notifications to victims. Additionally, 685 new victims requested
notification. The general public can gain access by calling 1-888-846-3469 or logging on to
www.vinelink.com, which 434 victims used. 929 victims were notified by e-mail.
C. COMPUTERIZATION UPDATE
The Correction Division has been working with New World Systems (NWS) since July, 2004. NWS
provides tailored reports for the Commission of Correction and in-house statistics such as electronic log
books, live scans, and digital mug shots. Additionally, it will enable other police agencies to interface
with our inmates and arrest records.
In 2012 New World Systems, the records management system for the jail, instituted the electronic visiting
module. Previously all visits were hand logged in books. There are 8 officers trained and assigned in
working with this program. This enables visiting reports to be printed on all inmates and their visitors.
Also, as requested by Albany Veterans Administration, a report was created in order to track inmates who
have served in the U.S. Military and may be able to receive additional benefits. We also currently have 30
officers trained in the Booking aspect of New World and another 120 whom are able to keep electronic
activity logs and look up basic inmate information. We continue to upgrade the system in order to move
towards a full electronic system and eliminate the use of log books and paper.
The Ulster County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division subscribes to E-Justice & E-Justice Portal
Access. This agency currently has 45 active members with access to both E-Justice and the Portal
Access. Uses include Daily Jail Reporting (DPRF), Wanted Persons Inquiries, Criminal History
Information, NYS Sheriff’s report and State Ready & Parole Ready reporting to NYS DOCS.
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III
FACILITY OPERATIONS
FACILITY REPORTS
A. GRIEVANCES
A grievance is an inmate’s written complaint concerning facility policies, procedures, rules, practices,
programs, or the actions or inactions of any person or services within the facility. All attempts are made
to resolve the grievance in-house. The Grievance Officer is designated by the Superintendent and
available to help the inmate through the grievance process. Categories for inmate grievances are taken
from the New York State Minimum Standards. Sgt. Kerry Winters was appointed as the full time
grievance coordinator for 2012 and continues to hold that position.
TYPE OF # OF RESULTS
GRIEVANCE COMPLAINTS
Medical 64 Denied 28
Food Service 23 Accepted 0
Legal Service 9 Withdrawn 0
Commissary 8 Resolved in House 96
Exercise 0 Returned 0
Staff Conduct 19 I/M Released 38
Maintenance 1 No longer 0
Religion 7 processed 0
Miscellaneous 31 Unfounded 0
Appeal to SCOC 0
TOTAL 162 Total 162
B. INMATE HEARINGS
The Ulster County Jail disciplinary hearing panel reviewed 1,130 hearings by C.O. Michael Arcadipane.
Even with the increase in population from board-ins, and more violent type of offenders being
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incarcerated, the number of infractions decreased 13%, from 2011. Several years ago the NYS Minimum
Standard Section 7006 was amended to allow the county to place a surcharge on any inmate found guilty
at a disciplinary hearing. A total of $2,940 was collected in surcharges from 750 inmates involved in
disciplinary matters and incidents in 2012. Hearings were ranked and placed in the following categories:
CATEGORY 2009 2010 2011 2012
Failure to comply 320 422 310 250
Assaults on other inmates 87 122 119 97
Assaults on staff 12 19 9 8
Contraband 74 51 44 76
Smoking 46 12 28 60
Destruction of property 17 16 12 21
Disorderly conduct 136 263 225 161
Abusive language or threats 173 270 177 181
Miscellaneous 360 400 331 263
Throwing of any Liquid or Substance 18 35 26 13
Failure to Attend School 5 13 17 0
Totals 1,248 1623 1298 1130
*A total of $867 was imposed for destruction of county property in 2012.
C. REPORTABLE INCIDENTS
As mandated by the New York State Correction Law, the New York State Commission of Corrections
provides an internal and commission review of all incidents of a serious or potentially problematic nature.
The following is a list of incidents that are to be reported to the Commission:
REPORTABLE INCIDENT CATEGORIES 2009 2010 2011 2012
Deaths 2 0 0 1
Assaults 10 20 14 7
Sexual Assaults 0 0 0 0
Attempted Suicide 1 6 1 1
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Self-Inflicted Injuries 5 0 0 0
Accidental Injuries 2 4 3 4
Contagious Illness 0 0 0 0
Inmate Group Actions 0 0 0 0
Major Disturbances 0 0 0 0
Individual Inmate Disturbance 10 15 14 19
Natural / Civil Emergency 0 0 0 0
Major Maintenance or Service Disruption 0 0 0 0
Minor Disturbances 2 4 7 3
Personal Group Actions 0 0 0 0
Firearms Discharges 0 0 0 0
Fires 0 0 0 0
Escapes 1 0 0 0
Attempted Escapes 0 1 0 0
Absconders 0 0 0 0
Contraband 16 16 10 15
Hostage 0 0 0 0
Total: 49 66 49 50
Arrests: 20 19 8 14
D. GANG INTELLIGENCE UNIT
In an effort to combat the growing gang presence, the Gang Intelligence Unit gathers and validates
information regarding individuals identified as members of Security Risk Groups (SRG). The Ulster
County Sheriff’s Office Gang Intelligence Unit works closely with the Ulster Regional Gang
Enforcement Narcotics Team (URGENT). These include: the Towns of Lloyd, New Paltz, Plattekill,
Woodstock, and Shandaken, Ulster County Probation, United States Marshals and the United States
Immigration Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.).
Upon admission, with the assistance of U.R.G.E.N.T., inmates are assessed based on self-admission,
tattoos, clothing colors, beads, and hand signs. With the gathered information, the Gang Intelligence Unit
can evaluate and analyze ways that provide decisions regarding housing and transporting inmates. The
individuals’ propensity for engaging in Security Risk Group-related activity is evaluated. This
information allows the facility to better plan searches, to appropriately adjust inmate housing, work
assignments and visits to avoid potentially violent situations.
As seen in the following numbers listed, a total of 89 gang members entered the Ulster County Jail in
FY’12. All of these gang members have been positively identified by members of the Gang Intelligence
Unit and have had all of their personal information and gang affiliations documented and stored for
further reference.
Categories:
Bloods: 48
Crips: 17
Latin Kings: 17
Other 7
Total Confirmed 89
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E. SHERIFF’S EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
The Ulster County Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.) is under the direction of Captain
Becker, C.O. Norman James and C.O. Anthony Maggio. S.E.R.T. was established in 1990. The original
team started with 8 officers and has grown to 23 specialized trained staff members. Throughout the team's
tenure, it has participated in numerous high-risk, high-security transports and trials. One of its main
functions is to conduct facility shakedowns on a regular basis. S.E.R.T. members are assigned to handle
facility problems, escort inmates to and from housing units and are prepared at a moment’s notice to quell
problems before they escalate. From time to time, S.E.R.T. is called upon to handle crowd/riot control for
requesting agencies. The team completed over 600 hours of training last year. This training consisted of
physical training in the weight room, chemical agents, cell extraction, cell searches, jail shake-downs,
Article 35/Use of Force, hostage survival, and fire fighting and firearms certification. The Corrections
Division and the Patrol Division continue to be joined together forming a larger and stronger S.E.R.T.
team.
F. K9 UNIT
The K9 Team has again been a valuable asset to facility operations of the Ulster County Jail. C.O.
Caunitz and his new partner K9 “Jagger” have shared information with the Gang Intelligence Unit and
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local police agencies from their proactive security approach in visits. Each visitor is subject to narcotics
and contraband searches. With the combined efforts of the K9 Team, Visiting Team and the Sheriff’s
Road Patrol, numerous arrests were made for both inmates and visitors through expired driver’s licenses
and registrations.
Among its daily routines, the K9 Team, consisting of Officer Caunitz and K9 Jagger, is also involved in
such tasks as visitor searches for contraband, car searches (both visitors’ and employees’ vehicles),
perimeter checks, shake downs, checking inmate mail, work crew inmate searches and road blocks. The
K9 Team conducted a total of 31,719 searches including searches of 24,469 visitor lockers, 5,568 visitors,
332 housing units, 683 cars and 683 other miscellaneous searches. There were 54 arrests made and taken
over by the Road Patrol for processing. In addition to their regular duties the K9 Team also receives
requests from outside agencies for assistance. The K9 Team participates in community activities such as
demonstrations. To maintain certification the team also participates annually in 72 hours of narcotics
training and tracking.
G. NIMS (NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM)
Under Homeland Security Presidential Directive-4, Lt. Charles J. Polacco III continued to assist
disciplines within Ulster County as the NIMS Coordinator to become compliant with the directive HSPD-
4(Homeland Security Presidential Directive-4).
During 2012 Lt. Polacco continued to assist disciplines with the adoption of NIMS and the
implementation of objectives for 2012. In 2012 several disciplines received ICS (Incident Command
System) training, while others wrote EOPs (Emergency Operations Plans). Some of these plans were
tested by conducting table top exercises. Disciplines also set up NIMS Compliance Assistance Support
Tool (NIMSCAST) accounts through the County NIMS Coordinator. This program reports the disciplines
process of NIMS compliancy to the State and Federal Government.
Disciplines are working on planning full scale exercises, which will assist them in prevention, protection
against, response to, and recovering from the effects of incidents, regardless, of cause, size, location, or
complexity.
In October, 2012 Ulster County fell victim to Tropical Storm Sandy. The County of Ulster as well as
local municipalities within the county opened up their emergency operations plans to respond to the
disaster. The Incident Command System (ICS) was used; disciplines melded together to give aid to the
citizens of Ulster County. Ulster County mobilized its new Emergency Operation Center and used
several components of the ICS System.
H. TRANSPORTATION STATISTICS
Transport activity remained steady in all categories. Transporting officers must be thoroughly trained
and provided with the equipment necessary to accomplish their task with efficiency and safety. Officers
selected for this unit must exhibit the highest degree of mental, emotional and physical capabilities to
successfully transport inmates. When transporting inmates for court appearances, the transporting officer
must be alert to all conditions and potential hazards which surround the movement of the inmates to and
from court. The transports include those inmates with scheduled medical appointments, funeral and
deathbed visits and any other transport of inmates in our custody. Specialized equipment, vehicles and
S.E.R.T. may be utilized for high-profile inmates, high risk inmates or transports for inmates with special
medical and mental needs.
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CATEGORY 2009 2010 2011 2012
Number of Officer Hours 14,812 15,005 25,411 18,629
Number of Officers Utilized 4,533 4,595 5,054 5,348
Number of Inmates Transported 5,801 7,056 6,720 7,488
Total Miles 171,835 134,747 132,390 163,629
Local Courts Transports 1,494 1,827 1929 1,977
State Transports 65 74 84 93
Medical Transports 318 388 395 524
Psych. Transports 12 2 0 0
Work Detail 216 216 196 207
Other * 802 480 545 577
Board – Ins 45 0 0 0
U.S. Federal Board-Ins 220 29 5 5
Total Trips 3,172 3,016 3154 3,383
* Includes corrections assistant errands, funeral details, death bed visits, escort cars, UCAT, etc.
Department vehicles were utilized for transportation to the following sites throughout the state: County
Court, City Court, village, town and family courts, medical, dental and psychiatric examinations, drug
and alcohol rehab facilities, Public Defender’s office, Court Order pickups at State correctional facilities,
other county jails and delivering inmates to psychiatric facilities (Mid-Hudson, Marcy). During this past
year, we’ve also been picking up U.S. federal inmates from airports or Albany County Jail. Transports
also include those inmates with scheduled medical appointments, and any other transport of inmates in
our custody.
In addition, department vehicles are also utilized for corrections staff to attend and/or participate in
training (Basic Academy, Firearms Academy, Certification and Re-certification of Firearms).
I. FIRE SAFETY
Due to the size and complexity of the Ulster County Law Enforcement Center and the Commission of
Corrections Minimum Standard 7039, staff and recourses are required to perform several mandated fire,
safety and security inspections. The Sheriff’s Office has one full time staff member appointed to the Fire
Safety Officer position or FSO, Officer George R. Hill, and three additional staff members (Lt. Charles
Polacco, Cpl Joseph Decker, and Officer Ryan Petit) all trained by the standards put forward by the
Commission of Corrections (COC) and the NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control (NYSOFPC). The
additional staff has been identified to assist in a relief capacity for the full time FSO.
The Fire and Safety Officers’ (FSO) core job performance duties include weekly, monthly, quarterly,
semi and annual inspections of all the facility and fleet fire protection, detection and control equipment
such as fire extinguishers, automatic sprinkler systems, alarm systems and any equipment related to health
safety, OSHA or PESH mandates. The FSO is responsible for fire safety and health training to the
Sheriff’s Office, and under direction of the Sheriff, other county departments and local municipalities.
Additional responsibilities include accompanying personnel from the Department of Labor, OSHA,
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PESH, COC or any other regulating agency that relates to the fire and health safety or any other
inspections of the facility.
The FSO is responsible for the coordination of any type of drills or exercises mandated by the regulatory
agencies that fall within the parameters of the Sheriff’s Office, such as annual disaster drills, and quarterly
housing unit fire drills.
The FSO will coordinate with all responding agencies and act as the department liaison during any
emergency involving fire suppression. Additionally the FSO will facilitate facility formularization
training to the local fire department and conduct walk-through training.
J. VEHICLES
The total mileage logged by the Corrections Division for 2012 was 163,629. This is a 22% decrease from
last year. There are 8 vans, 3 unmarked sedans, 5 SUV’s and 1 K9 Expedition and 1 cargo trailer for the
work crew. The Corrections Division is the primary transport for inmates in the Ulster County
Corrections Division.
VEHICLE # YEAR / MAKE ENDING MILES
302 2006 Ford 12 Passenger Van 50,869
303 2010 Chevy Tahoe 45,851
304 2002 Chevy 12 Passenger Van 37,150
305 2004 Ford 15 Passenger Van 75,880
306 2008 Chevy Van 33,480
307 2004 Ford 12 Passenger Van (Work Crew) 52,382
308 2011 Chevy Tahoe 6,500
309 2012 Chevy Tahoe 3,750
310 2006 Ford 11 Passenger Van 41,734
311 2010 Chevy Express Van (For S.E.R.T.) 24,811
312 2011 Chevy Tahoe 12,900
313 2005 Ford 12 Passenger Van 67,057
314 2012 Chevy Silverado 1307
315 2009 Chevy Tahoe 50,467
K9-6 2008 Ford Expedition 54,404
Sheriff 2000 Trailer Express (Work Crew)
IV.
SUPPORT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
A. FOOD SERVICES
Food services for the Ulster County Jail and the Community Corrections Program are provided by
ARAMARK Correctional Services. Ulster County Jail maintains 2 full time county cooks, while
ARAMARK employs a Food Service Manager, and three other kitchen workers. The facility cooked,
prepared and served 389,591 meals to inmates and Corrections staff in 2012.
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B. COMMISSARY
ARAMARK is responsible for all purchases by inmates through commissary. Profits generated from the
sale of commissary goods offset the cost of games, recreation equipment, television sets, and cable TV
service. There is no financial impact on Ulster County taxpayers for any of the above items purchased for
inmate use in accordance with the New York State Minimum Standards. The FY’12 gross proceeds from
inmate commissary were $77,623, an increase of 9 % from last year.
C. INMATE TELEPHONES
On August 19, 2010, the facility changed vendors and now uses I.C. Solutions as the inmate telephone
system provider. The new system offers the population access to call cell phones; there are also several
different ways for the inmates to make just collect calls. There are debit and prepaid accounts. Total
revenue for telephone service was $205,825, a slight increase from the previous year.
D. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Correctional Medical Care Inc. (C.M.C.) contractually provides forensic services to the Ulster County
Jail. Under the contract with C.M.C., the psychiatrist provides 16 hours of service per week. For the year
2012, 1,272 inmates were seen by the psychiatrist. In addition, the psychiatrist is part of a group of
doctors that are on call 24 hours a day. This is an invaluable tool for the correction facility as inmates can
be in crisis at anytime. C.M.C. also provides a forensic manager 40 hours per week. We continue to
maintain constant supervisions which are monitored closely, tying up valuable staff hours as well as
housing space.
Due to the new facility layout and procedure changes, the Certified Social Worker (C.S.W.) was able to
see 1,645 inmates. Inmates seen by the Discharge Planner numbered 1,837.
E. MEDICAL SERVICES
2012 was the ninth full year of medical services provided by Correctional Medical Care Inc (C.M.C.).
The medical staff completed 2,199 new inmate screenings. In 2012, 5033 inmate sick call visits were
made, a 7% decrease from last year. Also, 1,969 inmate visits were made to the physician and dentist.
C.M.C. remains an accredited agency with the National Commission on Correctional Health Care
(NCCHC).
F. INMATE EXERCISE
Inmates are entitled to exercise periods which, at the discretion of the chief administrative officer, shall
consist of at least 1 ½ hours during each of five days per week; or at least one hour seven days a week.
The availability to exercise in the new facility has been greatly increased, due to the layout of the housing
units.
G. INMATE VISITATION
Since Jan.1, approximately 11,043 civilians visited 9,086 inmates in separate visiting blocks. Staff
members have worked closely with supervisors, S.E.R.T. and the K-9 Unit in locating contraband. They
have also utilized effective communication skills, passing on valuable information gathered while
speaking with inmates during visitation.
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A total of 54 visitation-related arrests were made in 2012. These arrests were contraband-related. Tickets
were issued as a result of road blocks and license checks using Mobile Cop.
Visitation security was enhanced by the combined efforts of the Criminal and Correction Divisions. The
department K9 acts as an additional measure for preventing contraband from entering the facility by
outside sources.
H. INMATE WORK DETAIL
Each year, the work detail has worked setting up the Ulster County Fairgrounds and Seamon’s Park in
which the inmates plant for the Mum Festival. In addition, they set-up for the Garlic Festival held in
Saugerties each year. They sheet-rock, hang insulation, paint, plant, and build new structures. Inmates
participating in the work detail worked a total of 5,134 hours during 2012.
This detail helps inmates after release with the labor skills they have learned and applied. It also prepares
them to be employable members of society and give back.
In 2012, the detail worked at various locations, including the fire departments of West Hurley, Woodstock
and Lake Hill. Other work details included various churches and other nonprofit organizations
throughout the community.
I. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Eligible youth are entitled to receive educational services and are encouraged to become involved in the
programs offered by the Kingston City School District, as these individuals may obtain skills and
credentials necessary to function more productively both during incarceration and after release. All youths
ages 16 through 21 that are admitted to U.C.L.E.C. are interviewed during an intake screening as to the
last level of schooling they have completed. The Kingston School District distributes a handbook on the
services provided. Youths are mandated to attend school as soon as they are incarcerated.
Due to a change in the teaching structure, the Kingston City School District now has (3) full-time teachers
with one teaching assistant and one counselor. The teaching staff offers various studies, including adult
and teen G.E.D. preparation studies, remedial studies, life skills, post G.E.D. review and actions for
personal choice (APC). Currently, the teachers use contact area teaching. This is a more hands on
approach. Math, social studies, science, language arts and writing have been more specifically addressed.
This has proven to benefit the students, as it offers a much more structured environment and gives
teachers the ability to target each individual student’s needs. The educational services also provide
employment preparation education.
The G.E.D. can be administered after pre-testing and “tabe” testing (grade level equivalent) for the exam.
Grade 11/12 must be attained for the G.E.D. If an inmate states he/she already has a G.E.D. or high
school diploma, it is first verified.
Graduating students now celebrate with pizza and a movie after completion of their G.E.D. Other
students are now looking forward to the celebration of their accomplishments and rewards through what
they have attained in education.
G.E.D. statistics for 2012: (Class time is based on 5.5 hours per day, 212 days per year).
301 Enrolled in class
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22 Took the G.E.D.
18 Passed the G.E.D.
J. REHABILITATION
With the reorganization of inmate programs and resources available to the inmate population, we are now
able to provide a sufficient number of programs to meet the needs of the growing inmate population.
Volunteer Registry- The volunteer registry program continues to be a very successful program in the
identification of volunteers visiting the facility. Applications are kept on file and reviewed yearly for all
volunteers.
Law Library- The law library is updated on a regular basis. On a routine schedule, outdated law
materials are replaced with the appropriate updates as per the N.Y.S. Minimum Standards. The mobile
computer kiosks allow for more time per housing unit for law studies.
Programs - Long standing programs continued their services this year. Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotic
Anonymous, and religious services of several different faiths were routinely attended by both male and
female inmates. The female population is offered several programs through Ulster Literacy, which
teaches the fundamentals of reading and writing, and the YWCA, which offers a parenting class that has
been well received. The Maple Ridge and Woodcrest communities offer instruction with crafts, as well
as organize other seasonal events.
V. TRAINING & AWARDS
A. TRAINING
Training and staff development is an integral function of jail operations. Training takes place under the
direction of the Training Coordinator, Sgt. Eddie Torres.
There are a total of 24 certified BMP/COC instructors within the Ulster County Correction Division.
Certified trainers include:
Warden Ray Acevedo
Capt. Jon Becker
C.O. Matthew Blum
C.O. Eamon Cunningham
Cpl. Joseph Decker
C.O. Vincent Decker
C.O. Bradford Ebel
Lt. Vincent Fiscaletti
C.O. George Hill
C.O. Chris Howe
C.O. Paul Juliano
C.O. Anthony Maggio
Cpl. Tracy McCoy
Lt. Charles Polacco III
C.O. Wilbur Prutzman, Jr.
Captain Louis T. Russo Sr.
Lt. Nicholas Scott II
Sgt. John Steketee
Sgt. Eddie Torres
C.O. Norman James
In addition to all being General Topic Instructors, many are certified in specialized “Train the Trainer”
topics such as Legal Issues, Firearms, Chemical Agents and Effective Communication, Defensive Tactics,
Direct Supervision, Suicide Prevention and Ethics Awareness.
As an accredited agency, member training is recognized as an important factor in the Sheriff’s Office’s
responsibility and receives increased emphasis and effort by the training coordinator. Continual training
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consists of an ongoing in-house service training program and search for outside applicable training
courses or seminars. To satisfy the requirements of the NYS Sheriffs’ Association, all staff members are
required to receive 21 hours of in-service training. In addition, all supervisors are required to receive an
additional 21 hours of managerial training annually. I.C.S. 200 was accomplished among the supervisory
levels throughout the department. Overall, in 2012, the Training Unit provided 11,757 hours of training to
3,602 members of the Correction Division and other county employees. The Basic Academy for newly
hired correction officers is comprised of 160 hours within one year from the date of hire for peace officer
training. We have sponsored several Correction Officer Basic Academy Courses. Instructors have also
assisted other agencies in the field of legal services, defensive tactics, gang intelligence, report writing,
and firearms. We also participate in career days and K9 presentations in local schools and other
organizations.
B. AWARDS
Correction Officer of the Year (2011): went to C.O. Anthony Maggio.
Sheriff’s Achievement Award (2011): went to Lieutenant Charles Polacco III.
Exceptional Merit Award (2011): went to Correction Officer Richard Shultis.
Correction Officer of the Quarter
The Officer of the Quarter program was initiated to recognize officers of the department for their role as
correction professionals in the overall operation of the facility and their contribution to the local criminal
justice system.
2012 Officers of the Quarter were:
1st Quarter - Correction Officer Jarrett Speenburgh
2nd Quarter - Correction Officer Robert Rodriguez
3rd Quarter - Correction Officer Adam Hendricks
4th Quarter - Correction Officer David Elliott
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Inmates
Inmates
2012 MONTHLY POPULATION AVERAGES
2012 MONTHLY POPULATION AVERAGES
400
380
360
340
320
300
280
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Month
2012 MONTHLY FEMALE POPULATION
AVERAGES
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Month
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Sheriff’s Office Departmental Awards 2012
Medal of Honor Recipients
Deputy Joseph Steyer Sergeant Kevin Richards
Life Saving Medals
Detective Christopher Lutz
Deputy Stuart McKenzie
Meritorious Service Citations
Deputy Joseph Steyer Deputy Stuart McKenzie
Honorable Service Awards
Detective Jason Bruck Deputy George Carlson
Deputy Kyle Frano
Deputy Joseph Sciutto
Deputy James Mullen Ulster County In-Water Rescue Team
Excellent Duty Citations
Sgt. Chris Ferro Sgt. Charles Polacco III C.O. Anthony Maggio (2)
C.O. Thomas Rinaldi C.O. Chris Howe C.O. Donald Ostrander
Det/Sgt. Dirk Budd Deputy Kyle Frano Deputy Lillian Tuey
Deputy Shannon Britsky Deputy Glenn Buchinger Lt. Dennis Young
Det. Peter Montfort Det. Christopher Lutz Det. Debra Robertson
P.O. Dennis Doyle C.O. Robert Leonardo C.O. Valerie Myers
C.O. Michael Arcadipane C.O. Travis Rossman C.O. Tyrone Brodhead
C.O. Norman James C.O. Linda Sloane C.O. Jeffrey Breithaupt
C.O. Chris Rider C.O. Vincent Martelli C.O. Michael Coughlin
C.O. Warren Whitaker C.O. Eric Decker C.O. Scott Burke
Exceptional Duty Award
1 st Sgt. Perry Soule C.O. Albert Mitchell C.O. Vincent Decker
Sheriff’s Achievement Award
Sgt. Charles Polacco III
Deputy of the Year
Deputy Joseph Steyer
Exceptional Merit Award
C.O. Richard Shultis
Correction Officer of the Year
C.O. Anthony Maggio
Civilian Employee of the Year
Melody Brooks
Civilian Commendation Awards
Dispatcher Kathy Maclary
Dispatcher William Busch
Kimberly Millian
Matthew Millian
Letters of Recognition
Detective Jason Bruck
Detective Sgt. Abram Markiewicz
Sergeant Allen Rowe
Deputy James Mullen
Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Taskforce
Recipients were honored at the Sheriff’s Annual Awards Banquet held on May 31, 2012.
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