2009 Kitsap County Budget Book - Kitsap County Government

SHERIFF
o Upgraded to three new enforcement motorcycles through Washington Traffic Safety Commission Grant
o Added 9 grant funded radar units for Patrol
o Fatalities on track to be down on all roads to 17 (22% reduction) and County roads to 13 (31% reduction)
o Total traffic collisions on track to be reduced by 10%
• Major Crimes Unit van equipped and placed into use
• Continued membership with the Joint Management Group – Readiness Center
o Vehicle garage and storage building nearing completion
o Use of Readiness Center training facilities
• Moved WestNET Drug Task Force to new facility
• Implemented Kronos Timekeeping System for the Sheriff’s Office
• New evidence software (Evidence on Q) program in place with training provided to all personnel
• Standardize Performance Reporting format while automating much of the data collection
• Technology Upgrades
o Completed adding, reprogramming, and realigning all radio frequencies agency-wide
o Completed IBIS remote fingerprint program Countywide
• Installed a new alarm system for the combination SIU/WestNET vehicle holding yard
• Installed a new automated grant funded fingerprint system for Jail and Port Orchard and Silverdale Offices
• Secured a state grant for Sex Offender Management to help manage our 730 registered sex offenders
• Install new inmate phone system for the Jail
• Major Jail accomplishments:
o Initiate Inmate Behavior Management program as a pilot for the National Institute of Corrections
o Promote an additional Corrections Lieutenant and reorganize the division
o Secure a new enhanced mental health program for the Jail by contracting with Kitsap Mental Health
o Improved inmate intake medical screening program
o Improve inmate classification and placement program
o Expanded contract with the State Department of Corrections to house prisoners and secure enhanced revenue for support
of the Jail operation
IV.
2009 Goals & Objectives:
We will contribute to Safe and Healthy Communities by combating crime in the community through rigorous drug enforcement and
providing Neighborhood Watch Programs, Traffic Safety Task Force, Reduction of UnderAge Drinking (RUAD) program, DUI emphasis
patrol, traffic control compliance and the Kitsap Corridor projects.
We will participate in Inclusive Government by using volunteers throughout the Sheriff’s Office as office workers, Reserve
Deputies/Cadets and Community Resource Program. We will continue to educate the public on the “rules of the road”. We will also
continue to pursue partnerships with other local agencies.
We will provide Effective and Efficient County Services by responding more quickly to calls for service, reducing patrol vehicle
collisions, reducing customer complaints, using media releases to inform the public of Sheriff’s Office issues and events, and reducing on
the job injuries. We strive to search for grants to keep pace with technology.
V. PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Program:
Description:
Administration
This program includes the Sheriff, Undersheriff, Office Manager, Office of Professional Standards, two Fiscal Technicians
(Payroll Clerk and Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk) and Public Information Officer (paid from Patrol Budget but reports
directly to the Undersheriff). The Office of Professional Standards conducts internal investigations, operational audits,
maintains collateral duties as Marine Patrol Supervisor and Mobile Command Post coordinator.
Initiatives:
• Not being the lowest staffed law enforcement agency in the state. The reduction of three deputy positions in 2008 appears to be
followed by a reduction of three more in 2009. This equates to .70 deputies per 1000 population, second lowest in the state.
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