2011 budget summary - St. Louis County

Office of the ProsecutingAttorneyRobert P. McCulloch, Prosecuting Attorneywww.stlouiscopa.com(314) 615‐2600OVERVIEWDepartment MissionThe Prosecuting Attorney represents the citizens ofSt. Louis County by fairly and effectively prosecutingcases of alleged violations, by promoting publicsafety, and by advocating and protecting the rightsof victims.Strategic Priorities Successfully prosecute criminal casesinvestigated in St. Louis County. Advance and protect rights of victims byadvocating and collecting restitution for victims. Advance and protect the rights of children bycollecting child support. Promote the public welfare by collectingdelinquent taxes and bad checks, and byhandling asset forfeiture suits.Department Products and ServicesAs the chief law enforcement official of the largestcounty in the state, the Prosecuting Attorney leadsa team of dedicated professionals who haveprosecuted and convicted some of Missouri's mostviolent and dangerous felons. In addition tocriminal prosecutions, the office enforces childsupport, bad check collection and repayment,provides for asset forfeiture, and seeks payment ofdelinquent taxes. The department also provides avariety of services to victims of crime in St. LouisCounty, including supportive counseling and crisisintervention.Prosecuting Attorney Bob McCulloch demonstratesbullet trajectoryDepartment Resources Employed2010Adj.Approp2011AdoptedApprop2009($ in thousands) ActualStaffing (Positions) 95 96 96Resources Required $8,168.0 $8,476.8 $8,439.0(‐) Program Revenue 2,085.8 1,912.7 2,175.0(‐) Dedicated Funds 0.0 0.0 0.0(=) Net Cost to County $6,082.2 $6,564.1 $6,264.0MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS Collection of $1.81 million in restitution forvictims of crime in 2009. Collection of over $1.1 million in restitution forthe first seven months of 2010.- 194 -