Monroe County Sheriff's Office Annual Report - 2009

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Advocates. The Detectives assigned to CAWACU and Homicide are cross trained. Homicide is made up of two Detectives who handle all homicides, missing adults, and suspicious death cases in the County. They are also charged with reviewing and investigating all cold cases involving a possible homicide. Crimes Against Women and Children consists of three Detectives that handle all child abuse, sex crimes, missing juvenile cases, child pornography and child victims of prostitution. They also maintain records on registered sex offenders in the County and conduct quarterly address verifications on the offenders. There are five Victim Advocates in Monroe County who work for the Sheriff’s Office, one stationed at each Sheriff’s sub-station and one assigned to the Key West Police Department. Victim Advocates assist crime victims - particularly victims of violent crimes - and two are on call in the County at all times. The Advocates are funded by a grant from the Office of the Attorney General. In 2009, Victim Advocates helped 1,275 crime victims, including 548 victims of domestic violence, 254 victims of assault, 114 victims of child abuse, 98 survivors of homicide victims, 52 victims of adult sexual abuse and 15 victims of elder abuse. Homeland Security, Crime Analysis, Intelligence The Homeland Security Division coordinates with the Regional Domestic Security Task Force and assists in the coordination of the Regional Strategic Plan as outlined in the State of Florida Domestic Task Force. This Unit is a liaison with various local, state and federal agencies on areas of domestic security and natural disasters. The Intelligence Unit is responsible for gathering, analyzing, and disseminating information concerning known or suspected criminal activity including Organized Crime, Gang Members, Terrorists, Extremists, any Dignitary related activity, Immigrant Smuggling, Homeland Security, Convicted Felons, Narcotic trends, Crime Stoppers Tips, Intelligence information about narcotics and general intelligence. Traffic Enforcement Unit The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Enforcement Unit enforces the traffic laws of the State of Florida and all Monroe County ordinances pertaining to traffic enforcement. This ensures everyone traveling on the roadways of Monroe County stay as safe and secure as possible. Highway U.S. One is the main highway in the County, which makes these duties particularly crucial. Traffic accidents and other traffic issues frequently interrupt the flow of traffic into and out of the Florida Keys and it is the duty of the Traffic Enforcement Unit to see such interruptions happen as infrequently as possible. Hostage Negotiation Team The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Crisis Negotiation Team is a unit of specially trained persons who are tasked to respond to crisis incidents. These incidents include but are not limited to: suicide attempts, hostage situations, sniper attacks and barricaded armed subjects, with or without hostages or other victims. A member of the Unit must receive special training in crisis intervention, negotiation techniques, recognition of patterns and clusters of behaviors and advanced active communication skills. These skills are used with the goal of a safer more controlled resolution to a volatile incident which poses high risk to the members of the Sheriff’s Office, persons in crisis and general public at large. All members of the team also hold other working positions in the Sheriff’s Office and do not receive additional compensation for their presence on the team. Special Teams Dive Team The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Underwater Search and Recovery Team responds to any water-related operation and is trained to safely effect any type of waterborne recovery or rescue operation. The Dive Team’s primary responsibility is underwater search and recovery of persons and/or evidence. The Team consists Chief Ken Dugger of Deputy Sheriffs who are specially trained and equipped to conduct such operations. All members of the team also hold other working positions in the Sheriff’s Office and do not receive additional compensation for their presence on the team. In 2009, the team assisted Artificial Reefs of the Keys (ARC) with the project to sink the Vandenburg. The team inspected the hull after it was sunk, confirming that all cutting charges had detonated. They also participated in a number of searches for missing divers during the course of the year. Above and below: Dive team members investigate criminal incidents underwater, as well as assisting with other law enforcement related underwater activities. The Sheriff’s Traffic Enforcement Unit Monroe County Sheriff’s Office - Annual Report 2009 32 Bomb Squad The Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad is the only fully equipped explosive handling team in the Florida Keys. Bomb Squad members respond to calls involving found explosives, bomb threats, or suspicious packages. The Squad is made up of two certified bomb technicians, Detective Sergeant Bobby Randolph and Detective Jason Madnick, with two deputies waiting for F.B.I. Bomb Technician Training. All members of the Squad also hold other working positions in the Sheriff’s
Sheriff’s Bomb Squad with Explorers and the Bomb detection robot. Office and do not receive additional compensation for their presence on the Squad. The Bomb Squad also handles the destruction of explosive devices; old outdated ammunition, flares, and other dangerous items, such as Military Munitions and other found items that float into the near shore waters of the Florida Keys. Citizens who have hazardous items to dispose of should contact Sgt. Bobby Randolph at 305-292-7060 to discuss safe handling and disposal. The Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad has state of the art equipment to handle dangerous situations and has, in the past, been called upon to dismantle home made explosive devices, destroy old dynamite, clear buildings of dangerous explosives, and search buildings, boats, and other locations for possible explosives. Special Weapons and Tactics The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team is primarily used to serve high-risk search warrants where occupants are suspected of being armed and/or dangerous. They also respond, when required, to other situations such as barricaded subjects, wanted suspects who might be armed and dangerous, and any other time they are needed. The team is comprised of Deputy Sheriff’s and Detectives who Above, the Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons and Tactics Team. Below, snipers on the team at sniper training in 2009. SWAT team members participate in HazSWAT training, where they learn to deal with hazardous materials at incident scenes. have agreed to serve the citizens of Monroe County in this high risk, high liability position at no extra cost to taxpayers. They do not receive any compensation over and above their normal salaries to perform the duties of a SWAT team member. SWAT team members have all completed at least one two week SWAT course, and they train together on a regular basis to maintain those skills and to ensure they can all work smoothly together. They are periodically required to participate in a timed military obstacle course to remain on the team, and must frequently qualify with a variety of weapons. To date, no Sheriff’s Office SWAT team member has been seriously injured or killed during the performance of their duties. The Sheriff’s SWAT team is a county wide unit answering to the Sheriff’s Special Operations Division. They frequently work with many other agencies, local, state, and federal. Reserve Unit The mission of the Reserve program is to support the operation of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff provides the opportunity for the Reserves to be directly involved in the daily operation of the Sheriff Office. The Sheriff provides the R/Capt. and R/1st Lt. a position at all staff meetings for direct coordination between Res. Capt. Ted Migala Reserve staff and the rest of the office. Reserves contribute to the operation of all Divisions within the Monroe County Sheriff Office. Reserves are a functional part of: Honor Guard, Victim Advocates, Court Security, Aviation, Records, Special Investigations, HIDTA, Dive Team, Community Relations, Parking Enforcement and sworn Reserve Deputies work road patrol both supplementing and covering shortages. Reserves support almost every special function that takes place through out the year. They can be seen helping at: News Years Fireworks, Pigeon Key Festival, 7 Mile Bridge Run, 4th of July Parades, and Fantasy Fest to just name a few. Director Becky Herrin Community Relations Division The goal of the Community Relations Division is to promote a better working relationship with the community, and to let the citizens of Monroe County know what the Sheriff’s Office is doing, and how the Sheriff’s Office serves the public on a day to day basis. The Community Relations Division is comprised of: • Public Information and Media Relations • Web Site Management and Design • School Resource Officers • School Crossing Guards • The Crime Watch Coordinator • The Juvenile Programs Division 33 Monroe County Sheriff’s Office - Annual Report 2009
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