San Diego County Sheriff's Department 2004 Annual Report

for Tomorrow.2004YEARIn ReviewS H E R I F F’ SC O M M A N DS T A F FWilliam B. KolenderSheriffBarry ZunigaUndersheriffBill GoreAssistant SheriffLaw Enforcement ServicesDennis RunyenAssistant SheriffDetention ServicesLynne PierceAssistant SheriffHuman ResourcesJohn “Chuck” GainesExecutive DirectorManagement ServicesPaula RobinsonAssistant SheriffCourt ServicesMarla MarshallSpecial AssistantLegislative AffairsJohn MadiganStrategic PlanningRobert FaiginChief Legal AdvisorSanford ToyenLegal AdvisorMary WalshSenior Executive AssistantScott McClintockCommanderNorthern CommandRobert ApostolosCommanderSoutheastern CommandJames CookeCommanderL/E Support CommandBrian RobertsCommanderDetentions Area 1Michele BraatzCommanderDetentions Area 2Lori BirdCommanderDetentions Area 3Ray RainerFinance OfficerAndy ChmielinskiChief Information OfficerBrian SampsonSupport Services Manager

for Tomorrow.2004YEARIn ReviewCOLD CASE FORENSIC TEAM:The Sheriff’s Department Crime Lab is creating a multi-jurisdictionalCold Case Forensic Team to expand the lab’s DNA capabilities andto apply the technology to unsolved homicide cases.Partners in this effort include the Sheriff’s Department HomicideDetail, the Chula Vista Police Department, El Cajon Police Department,Oceanside Police Department, San Diego County District Attorney’sOffice and the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office.The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has authorized theuse of $838,434 in grant money from the U.S. Department of JusticeOffice of Justice Programs and the California Department of Justiceto support the cold case team.The Sheriff’s Department and the other agencies possess largeamounts of evidence from a backlog of approximately 350 unsolvedhomicide cases countywide. In some instances, evidence from these“cold” cases has neither been examined in a forensic laboratory norsubject to the DNA technology that is available today.The value of applying current DNA analysis technology to oldcases has been demonstrated by several recent investigations. The1984 murder of Helena Greenwood remained unsolved for manyyears until DNA evidence resulted in the conviction of DavidFrediani. DNA evidence also resulted in the guilty plea of ByronThreat, the suspect in the 1995 murder of Laurie Osburn ofImperial Beach.Earlier this year, the Crime Lab created a group within the organizationto deal solely with cold homicide cases, with two criminalistsassigned full time. The grants make possible the addition oftemporary laboratory positions to aid the cold case team withevidence screening and DNA analysis, under the 2004 ForensicCasework DNA Backlog Reduction Program. The grants will alsohelp automate the processing of DNA, fund two temporary investigativepositions in the Sheriff’s Homicide Detail and pay overtimeor temporary investigative costs at the Chula Vista, Oceanside andEl Cajon Police Departments.REGIONAL LAWENFORCEMENT COORDINATIONCENTER (LECC):In 2004, we began exploring the feasibility of creating a RegionalLaw Enforcement Coordination Center in partnership with federal,state and other local law enforcement agencies. This program isintended to serve as a fusion center for incorporating commingledanalytical resources, to receive collected information, collate,analyze, validate and disseminate a finished intelligence product toagencies consistent with applicable statutes.REORGANIZE AND STAFFTHE CRIME ANALYSIS UNIT:In 2004, we took steps to greatly improve our ability to obtain,analyze and act upon timely crime indicator information, which iscritical to the deployment of law enforcement resources. Without thisinformation, station commanders are flying blind as they strive toaddress issue that affects their jurisdictions. We are in the processof reorganizing the Crime Analysis Unit to consist of one supervisorand six crime analysts, most of whom will be assigned to thestations and who will provide up to date crime reporting andmapping information.NEW RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMVendor selection was completed by mid-year and a contractwas signed on November 19th with CRISNet ® . CRISNet wassubsequently purchased by Motorola ® . The new systemimplementation plan includes a phased approach with a pilotimplementation at the Poway Station in August 2005. This newsystem will eliminate multiple redundant entry practices andenhance our crime analysis capabilities, bringing “real-time”information to those who need it most.

for Tomorrow.2004YEARIn Reviewprevention, parentingskills, literacy, andfamily reunification.In addition, casemanagers developpost-release plans anddevelop referrals for men and women leavingjail. The inmate vocational Building Tradesand Nursery and Landscape programsprovide training to numerous inmates, withthe added benefit in 2004 of a cost savingsof $759,000 to the Department for severallarge projects. Programs in industrialsewing, silk-screen design, commercialprinting, engraving, graphic design, officeoccupations, commercial laundry, and janitorialtrades also provide training to many ofour inmates andsavings to theDepartment.In order tofeed the inmatesheld in thedetention system,the Sheriffmaintains astate-of-the-art central kitchen facility, whichhas been used as a model design in numerousjails across the country. Each day, theCentral Kitchen produces approximately25,000 meals both for our inmates and forthe Probation Department, at an average costof $2.25 per inmate per day.The Medical Division provides health carefor inmates through the services of its doctors,nurses, and technicians, using newly implementedcase management and utilizationmanagement processes to ensure programcompliance with accepted communitystandards. A fully stocked and regulatedpharmacy supports the quality services ofour health care professionals. Changes madeduring 2004 in the classifications ofRegistered Nurses working in the jails, alongwith an adjustment in their paystructure, brought their compensationcloser to the community standardin order to improve retentionof quality nurses within the system.Mental Health Clinicians workwith nursing staff to identifyinmates who need mental healthassessments or specific interventionsto help them cope with a variety of problemsexperienced while in custody, includinganxiety, and sleep and mood disorders.Counselors provide psycho-educationalclasses on the topics of Substance Abuse,Parenting, and Anger Management/Domestic Violence.Establishing andmaintaining a modern,professional corps ofsworn detention staffhas been an ongoinggoal for the Department.In 2004, amilestone in moderndetentions historywas reached when thefirst “Sheriff’sDetentions Captain”in San Diego was promoted. This classification,newly approved by the County’s Boardof Supervisors, extended the career path ofthe Department’s detentions personnel andensured San Diego’s continued position as aleader in California’s detention community.In order to better train the Department’ssworn detention staff, the Sheriff’s DetentionTraining Unit created a database in 2004which moved the Department to a completelypaperless operation. Course schedules, classattendance, training records, and certificatesare all automated now, and all past trainingrecords have been imaged into this revolutionarytraining database. This system wasdemonstrated for the Board of Correctionstraining audit; the auditors were so impressedthat they mentioned it to other counties as amodel. The Training Unit also redesigned itsSTC-certified annual training program,creating a system of single 8-hour trainingblocks in order to provide facilities the abilityto send more of their deputies to trainingduring on-dutyhours and maintainbetter control ofovertime costs.To ensure thatthe DetentionServices Bureauprovides the highstandard of careintended by theDepartment, the Standards and Complianceunit was directed in 2004 to establish a formalcycle of audits. These audits were designedto monitor the detention system’s complianceto the laws established in California thatguide and direct all jail and prison systemsin the state. Through on-site visits and acareful review of the JIMS database, theStandards and Compliance Unit serves as adirect link between the legal requirements ofstate guidelines and the day-to-day operationsof the Sheriff’s Detention Services Bureau.This unit represents the Department’s commitmentto establishing its role as a leader inmodern detentions,both in California andacross the nation.

Leading Public Safety Strategies...H UMAN R ESOURCE S ERVICES B UREAUAssistant SheriffLynne Pierce“We hire and train qualified and motivated employees. Throughcontinued self-evaluation, we provide a safe and dynamic workenvironment to support and serve the Department and the public.”Under the leadership of Assistant Sheriff Lynne Pierce, the Human ResourceServices Bureau (HRSB) is responsible for managing the Sheriff’s Department’smost valuable resource, its employees. HRSB impacts every phase of our employees’career from recruiting, testing, hiring,training, and payroll; to career developmentand promotion, recognition anddiscipline, and ultimately retirement.There are 7 divisions/units within HRSB:The Personnel Division is responsible for the extensive processinvolved in staffing the 158 various job classifications in theDepartment. In 2004 we hired 214 employees, while 124 employeesretired. The Division consists of several units including Recruiting,Background Investigations, and Career Path.The Professional Standards and Training Division isresponsible for the training, health, safety, and conduct ofDepartment employees. Within the Professional Standards andTraining Division, the training staff provides basic academy,detentions academy, continued professional training, and professional staff training to the4,000 Department employees. The Weapons Training Unit provides specializedfirearms training and manages three ranges, including a state-of-the-art firearms trainingcenter utilized by local, state, and federal officers. The Risk Management Unit monitorscivil liability claims, liaisons with the Citizen’s Law Enforcement Review Boards, managesthe Department Policy and Procedures Manual, and facilitates review of critical incidents.The unit also handles issues related toworkers’ compensation and proactivelysupports the Department in ensuring asafe work environment.The Internal Affairs Unit investigates allegationsof misconduct by Sheriff’s employees.In 2004, they conducted 314 investigationsand sustained charges in 132 cases.The Labor Relations Unit providesguidance and interpretation of employeelabor contracts and acts as a liaison tolabor representatives. The unit alsoinvestigates grievances, complaints ofdiscrimination, and other issues relative toworking conditions within the Department.The Payroll Division ensures accurateand appropriate compensation of allDepartment employees while tracking thehours spent on specific and varied workassignments and situations.Other 2004 HRSB Highlights• Provided over 220,760 hours of professional training to2,694 Sheriff’s Department employees in support of newtechnical advancements, on-going training mandates andexpanded training requirements. There were 5 LawEnforcement academies and 3 Detention/Court Servicesacademies.• Presented the 24 hour Continued Professional Trainingrequired of peace officers in a one-class-a-day modular format.• Implemented the Automated External Defibrillation (AED)Program. This included placing an AED at each facility,and in each rural patrol vehicle.• Attended approximately 50 briefings at various patrol stations/detentionfacilities to go over basic workers’ compensationrules and to answer questions.• Conducted ergonomic evaluations throughout the department.• Managed 211 civil claims filed against theDepartment and 116 CLERB complaints.

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Leading Public Safety Strategies...M ANAGEMENT S ERVICES B UREAUExecutive DirectorJohn “Chuck” GainesTOP SUCCESSES:“We provide quality business-related support and expertiseto our customers: law enforcement and the public.”Under the direction of Executive Director John “Chuck” Gaines, the Sheriff’sManagement Services Bureau impacts every division and employee within theDepartment. The Bureau includes:• DATA SERVICES• RECORDS AND IDENTIFICATION• FISCAL SERVICES– Financial Services– Revenue & Budget Management• FACILITIES AND SPECIAL PROJECTS– Construction Management– Fleet Management– Facilities Management– Real Estate Management• CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT• WIRELESS SERVICES• Completed $2.6 million major remodel of Crime Lab. Also in process of replacing roof,heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, at a cost of $2.5 million.• Completed high speed, secured public safety extranet (SDLaw – eWarrants), whichprovides on-line, real-time information that all local law enforcement agencies can utilizeto identify and serve warrants.• Sought and obtained approximately $19 million in funding from the Board of Supervisorsto provide enhanced coverage and capacityto the County’s Regional CommunicationsSystem, which serves 17,000 publicsafety and public service users throughoutSan Diego and Imperial Counties. Theenhancement will increase capacity in theareas affected by the fires in 2003 bynearly 80%.Additional 2004 MSB Highlights• Managed a budget of $475 million in expenditures and$306 million in revenues.• Performed 76,449 fingerprint identifications/verifications.• Processed 501,664 criminal history inquiries/updates.• Processed over 89,000 arrest/criminal reports.• Processed nearly 90,000 booking jackets.• Maintained approximately 400,000 arrest/criminal reports.• Maintained approximately 360,000 booking jackets.• Maintained approximately 85,000 warrant records.• Projects under construction include:–Replacement of roof and HVAC systems at Crime Lab;– Upgrade of door controls/fire alarms /intercom at VistaDetention Facility;– Installation of closed circuit TV at George BaileyDetention Facility.• Managed acquisition, replacement, outfitting, distributionand repair of 1,350 Sheriff’s vehicles.• Reduced Sheriff’s fleet by 150 vehicles since 2003.continued on next page

for Tomorrow.2004YEARIn ReviewAdditional 2004 MSB Highlights (continued)• Major construction projects completed include:–Replacement of tile in 56 showers at SDCJ;– Installation of closed circuit TV and lighting at Descanso Detention Facility;– Upgrade of Descanso Detention Facility fire alarm;–Juvenile Court adult holding cell;–Replacement of Encinitas Station fire alarm and generator;– Installation of new emergency generator at Julian Substation;– Installation of new emergency generator at Valley Center Substation;– Major upgrades to air handlers at SDCJ;– Upgrade of door controls/fire alarms /intercom at George Bailey, Las ColinasDetention Facilities.• Ordered 98 replacement vehicles.• Placed smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles in the Sheriff’s fleet, where appropriate.• Supported a wide-area-network interconnecting:–Over 85 facilities;–Over 150 servers;–Over 500 mobile computers;–Approximately 600 printers; and– More than 2,500 desktop computers.• Increased Wireless Services Division subscriber service population from 17,000to 19,200 radios.• Added 7 transmitter sites to the existing 62 sites in San Diego.• Push to talk count on the Regional Communications System increased from2.8 million per month to 3.3 million per month.• Nearing completion of the $2 million U.S. Department of Justice 25 CitiesInteroperability Communications Project that will enhance communications betweenlocal and federal first responders.

Leading Public Safety Strategies...C O U R T S E R V I C E S B U R E A UAssistant SheriffPaula Robinson“Our goal is to providea safe and secureenvironment that enablesthe Judicial System toserve the communityeffectively.”The Court Services Bureau (CSB),under the direction of AssistantSheriff Paula Robinson, operatesunder a $44 million annual budget ofwhich $26 million is a court contract.The bureau provides bailiff services and security for 171 courtroomsat 10 San Diego County Superior Court courthouses locatedthroughout the county.The Prisoner Transportation Detail of the Court ServicesBureau transports over 18,000 in-custody state and federal prisonersper month to court appearances, medical clinics, funerals and forlocal and out-of-county warrants.Court Services has a field operations area which is comprised ofCivil Process, Fugitive Warrant Detail, Area Investigations/JudicialProtection and the Federal Violent Crime Task Force.The Field Services area serves approximately 4,800 civilprocesses per month that include subpoenas, evictionnotices and restraining orders.CSB Investigations handles the investigation ofcrimes that occur in the courthouses. If a person enteringthe courthouse is found to have drugs, illegalpossession of a weapon, or an outstanding warrant, thisunit will handle the arrest and investigation. The unitalso handles about 30 judicial threats per month, andabout 65 extraditions areperformed monthly. Thefugitive warrant unitserves approximately150 warrants per month.The Court EmergencyMedical Unit (CEMU)responds to an averageof 6 medical emergenciesin and around the courthouseseach month.The 24 professional staff in the CivilDivision of the Court Services Bureau areresponsible for processing civil papers thatthe public, attorneys, and governmentagencies bring to the department for service.They enforce judgments issued by variouscourts which include wage garnishments.This division is responsible for the levy andsale of both real and personal property inorder to enforce various judgments.Roughly $15 million is processed throughthis office to a variety of creditors for thesejudgments. The Civil Division of the CourtServices Bureau generates approximately$2 million in revenue per year.

for Tomorrow.2004YEARIn ReviewD E P U T YS H E R I F F S ’ A S S O C I A T I O NMission Statement:The promotion of professionalism in lawenforcement by providing service tothe community, working with theDepartment and County to representdeputy sheriffs of all ranks in negotiatingand protection of their rights.PresidentLt. Jim Duffy“Fifty years of progress” was the sloganchosen by the men and women of the DeputySheriffs’ Association of San Diego County toopen its 50th anniversary celebration in 2004.Those four simple words echo the hardwork, dedication and teamwork of countlessdeputy sheriffs of all ranks who built theDSA brick by brick into the respected political,labor and community leader it is today.Since its inception in 1954, many thousandsof names have passed through its membershiproster, and those people laid a rock-solidfoundation for the professionalism, camaraderieand relief of the sworn members of theSan Diego County Sheriff’s Department.What makes the nearly 3,000 members ofthe DSA unique is that from the Sheriff, toa first day rookie deputy, to concernedcommunity members, each represents acollective interest in the well-being of thelaw enforcement profession and the peoplethey serve.The membership of the DSA has investedhundreds of thousands of dollars from theirpaychecks into our communities and youthprograms because they know, perhaps betterthan anyone, the importance of foundation.Society reflects yesterday’s children andthe neighborhoods they grew up in. 2004shows us that the DSA was there yesterday,as they are today, and will be tomorrow, intruly being The Strength behind the Badge.

Leading Public Safety Strategies...D E P A R T M E N T A W A R D S 2 0 0 4Medal of HonorThe Medal of Honor is the department’shighest award and shall be awarded topersons who distinguished themselves bydisplaying an act(s) of extraordinarybravery, valor, courage, gallantry, conspicuousheroism, and/or self sacrifice, performedwith knowledge of the risk involved, aboveand beyond the call of duty, in the face ofimminent and personal life-threatening periland in an official capacity. This medal mayalso be awarded to a department memberwho, through the course of events, isprevented from accomplishing such act(s)by a disabling injury as a result of thisencounter.Jake JucenasJuan TamayoAlvin VasquezMedal of ValorThe Medal of Valor is awarded to departmentmembers who distinguish themselves byacts of outstanding personal bravery, acts ofheroism, performed in the line of duty, in anofficial capacity where the employee placedhim/herself in a position of potential harmor injury.William BrecheisenGary BurkeGrant BurnettTim ChantlerMark CookKeith DaltonCurtis DuhamelDeborah EglinCody GilstrapWilliam HansenMark JohnstonJacob KlepachDavid KnightMichael Brennan LaneRocky LawsClayton LiskDaniel LopezDennis MaharNicholas MarynSteve McNamaraPhilip MezaJames MikaKarl MillerGary MooreAbe MunozEd MusgroveTim NickersonVictor PerryStuart ReaGary ReidWilliam ReillyCraig RemboldTom RichardsonJeanette ShalhoubJim SmithDaryl SpillmanSteven SpoelstraMatt StevensMariano TanoMichael VillalobosEmory WallaceDave WeldonMarlon ZendejasMedal For LifesavingThe Medal For Lifesaving is awarded to department members whodistinguish themselves by personally performing extraordinary actsthat save human lives, which, otherwise, would have resulted incertain death. These acts shall be evaluated in the context of normalduty requirements.Peter AlvaradoJonathan CollinsMike EnsignRon HobsonDistinguished Service MedalThe Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to departmentmembers who have demonstrated exceptional achievement inassigned duties with loyalty and dedication over a prolonged period.This award is not intended to recognize length of service, but itintended to recognize sustained distinguished performance aboveand beyond normal job requirements.Victor CalocaWilliam DonahueJohn PokornyMichael RamsbackerValinda SuttonMedal of MeritThe Medal of Merit is awarded to department members whoperform superior accomplishments, which result in significantcontributions to the efficient operation of the department. Suchaccomplishments shall result in major improvements in technology,organization, or procedures. These may be based on a single act oron exceptional personal efforts.Lloyd MuenzerMichael LawsonJuan MarquezMatt McClendonSheriff’s Unit CitationThe Sheriff’s Unit Citation is awarded to an organizational unitof the department for bravery by its members functioning as a teamin pursuit of a worthwhile objective.Alpine SubstationPoway Station “B” TeamPoway Station Reserve UnitRamona SubstationRamona Substation Volunteer Mounted UnitRural Law Enforcement DivisionSan Diego Mountain Rescue TeamSearch and Rescue UnitValley Center SubstationRobert NovakSean ReynoldsMatt Wilson

for Tomorrow.2004YEARIn ReviewD E P A R T M E N T A W A R D S 2004Meritorious Unit CitationThe Meritorious Unit Citation is awarded to an organizationalunit of the department for outstanding service by its membersfunctioning as a team in pursuit of a worthwhile objective.Alpine Substation Senior Volunteer PatrolChaplaincy ProgramCommunications CenterCrime LaboratoryEncinitas Station Senior Volunteer PatrolFallbrook Substation Senior Volunteer PatrolPoway Station Senior Volunteer PatrolPublic Affairs UnitSan Marcos Station Senior Volunteer PatrolSantee Station Senior Volunteer PatrolSearch and RescueVista Station Senior Volunteer PatrolWireless DivisionVista COPPSCertificate of CommendationThe Certificate of Commendation is awarded to departmentmembers who perform outstanding acts of service, which assist thedepartment in fulfilling its objectives. Such acts shall be evaluatedon the basis of being above and beyond the call of duty.George Abi-NajmPaul BenfantePaul BenitezScott BryanMichele BustamanteRebecca DavesRomeo DelcarmenMabel DomingoTroy DuGalCesar EnriquezEddie GlasperChris HernandezRebecca JacksonKenneth KahnClayton LiskHans LudwigScott MaisonetChristopher MayRobert NoziskaDorothy PattersonBrandt PileCynthia RandazzoAnthony RobinsonRudy SanchezDoug ShinebargerSteven SpalsburyHerbert TaftHarold TurnerGlenn TwymanJerry VillegasRalph WardJoel WigandBruce YantLea YuloMoises ZazuetaLetter of CommendationThe Letter of Commendation is awarded to department members who demonstrate exceptional job performances, which materiallycontribute to the department’s mission, but to a lesser degree than required for the Certificate of Commendation.Jim BolwerkJoseph CharmassonCharlie ConklinRichard DranePatrick DuchowJaime FreitasMary HelmenMark ManriquezDon RulandJames StathesJames ZuffolettoCIVILIAN AWARDSDistinguished Service AwardThe Distinguished Service Award is the department’s highestcivilian honor. This award is presented to private citizens for distinguishedservice involving great risk of personal injury, for an act ofdistinguished service, or for a major contribution, which exemplifiesand fulfills the department’s objectives.Larry LopezMeritorious Service AwardThe Meritorious Service Award is presented to private citizens formeritorious service involving possible risk of injury, or for an act ofmeritorious service, or for a noteworthy contribution, which exemplifiesand fulfills the departments objectives.Gary CooperEstevan EsparzaCivilian CommendationThe Civilian Commendation is awarded to a private citizen whoperforms commendable acts, services, or contributions, whichexemplify and fulfill the department’s objectives.Nina ConnerShannon GoanCertificate of AppreciationThe Certificate of Appreciation is awarded to a private citizen forthe intelligent performance of an act, which assists the departmentin fulfilling its objectives. This act shall constitute a valuable serviceto the department.Christopher BaldwinScott DavisCameron HaneyAndrew LeRoyTed NultyLes PerryCisy SongaliaLetter of AppreciationThe Letter of Appreciation is awarded to a private citizen forperforming a service, which contributes to the accomplishment ofthe department’s mission, but to a lesser degree than required forthe Certificate of Appreciation.John Kramer

Leading Public Safety Strategies...E M P L O Y E E R E C O G N I T I O NA W A R D S P R O G R A MPeer Recognition AwardThe Peer Recognition Award allows employees to nominatetheir coworkers. It is defined as productivity, customer service,extraordinary effort, work on special projects, performance underpressure, initiative, congeniality and positive attitude.George Abi-NajmMona AdamsNeila AfanDarcie BrownLeslie CeccheriniJomar ChuPam DimuroErin DrownJanet DrummErnestine Duran (2)Extraordinary Achievement AwardThe Extraordinary Achievement Award will be presented toemployees who have demonstrated outstanding performance bycompleting work assignments in an exemplary fashion. Employeesshould demonstrate a high degree of both quality and quantity ofwork and exhibit extraordinary effort or creativity in overcomingobstacles to complete goals.Mike AngJeff GeorgeTed PrintyDean SpottsAngela GainesMyrna GuyCharles HolmesSusan Lewen (2)Carmela LutzKim MadiganMelissa MatrianoAnn MeadorCharles MitchellLaura MoyaRene PanganibanDeborah RamosKaren SearsAlfred StumpfhauserDavid SwartzIrenea TestadoSosha ThomasCesar VirreyBarbara WallaceNancy WikoffEmployee of the QuarterEmployees of the Quarter are selected bytheir bureau for displaying outstandingperformance during that quarter.Sara AzuaClaudia BravoJeff GeorgePaul MaciasCurt SummersOutstandingAchievement AwardRecipients of this award have demonstratedsustained outstanding job performance thatmaterially contributes to the departmentfulfilling its objectives; demonstrates leadershipthrough exceeding normal expectationsof good leadership, finds a problem with aproject or process and takes the initiative tocorrect it, identifies improvement areas andsolutions, is above and beyond normal jobexpectations and requirements; is accomplishedwith perseverance and dedication toduties; and exemplifies the departmentMission, Vision and Values.Louise Mathews

for Tomorrow.2004YEARIn ReviewH ONORARY D EPUTY S HERIFFS’ ASSOCIATIONPresidentHugh Willner“Since its inception, the HDSA has been assisting law enforcement,donating more than $3 million in training, vital equipment andlifesaving supplies.”The Honorary Deputy Sheriffs’ Association (HDSA) founded in1974 by former Sheriff John F. Duffy celebrated its 30th anniversaryin 2004. Since its inception, the HDSA has been assistinglaw enforcement, donating more than $3 million in training, vitalequipment and lifesaving supplies to make the jobs of our deputiessafer and their ability to protect the public better.The HDSA is a prestigiousorganization of business andcommunity leaders dedicatedto supporting law enforcementcountywide. There are over 670 members who unselfishlygive of themselves in order to make our community and our societya better place to live.The San Diego Honorary Deputy Sheriffs’ Association is one ofthe premier law enforcement support organizations in the UnitedStates. It has become a model for others to emulate.During 2004 the Honorary Deputy Sheriffs’ Association madeseveral significant contributions including the donation of $110,000to the Sheriff’s Department for special maintenance equipment tosupport two new medium-lift fire/rescue helicopters that the Sheriff’sDepartment will be operating throughout San Diego County.Additionally, they spent $30,000 towards the maintenance of theA-Range at the Miramar Training Facility; $16,000 for the purchaseof a direct link crisis communications camera system for theSpecial Enforcement Detail; $13,000 towards specialized trainingfor command staff and $700 for special awards recognizing topacademy marksmen.

Leading Public Safety Strategies...S H E R I F F ’ S M U S E U M A N DE D U C A T I O N A L C E N T E R“The Sheriff’s Museum and Educational Center preserves and promotes the historyof the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department for the enlightenment and educationof visitors of all ages.”Centrally located at California’s birthplaceand 100 feet from where the first cobblestonejail once stood in 1850, in the heart of historicOld Town, is the Sheriff’s Museum andEducational Center. The Museum officiallyopened its doors on November 17, 2001.Since that day, thousands of visitors from allover the Country have visited the two-story,7,000 square-foot Museum. In addition tothese visitors, approximately 12,000 4thgrade students tour the Museum annually aspart of their curriculum. Additionally, everynew Sheriff’s employee—both sworn andprofessional support staff, is required to tour the Museum as partof their orientation.Sheriff Kolender believes “it’s important for staff to know theirroots and see firsthand how law enforcement has evolved over theyears. When sworn deputies pin on their badges, they should feel asense of pride not only in the San Diego County Sheriff’sDepartment, but in the law enforcement profession as a whole.”The San Diego Sheriff’s Department certainly has a colorful pastand a modern history of professionalism and innovation that can becaptured with a visit to the Sheriff’s Museum and EducationalCenter. Exhibits include a weapons gallery, helicopter, bomb-robot,real jail cell with a display case full of homemade weapons confiscatedfrom inmates, live communications, California history gallery,courtroom, mock murder scene, financial crimes, SWAT, gangs andnarcotics and Gallery of Honor.In addition to tourists, employees and 4th grade City schoolchildren, 2004 brought many more special groups to the MuseumExecutive Director Dorothy Strout, left, with volunteerJill Gillespie, at the Museum Gift Shop.

for Tomorrow.2004YEARIn Review“Pride in our pastpromises hopefor our future.”— Former SheriffJohn F. Duffyincluding the following law enforcement organizationsand groups:• The California Coroners’ Association• California Court Services Security Officers• California State Sheriffs’ Association’s (CSSA) Board of Directors• CSSA’s 2nd-in-Command• CSSA’s Administrative Assistants/Secretaries• FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association• Crime Stoppers, and• the Southern California Jail Managers Association.Annual events in 2004 included participation in the Bonita ChiliCook-off, Cinco de Mayo festivities in Old Town, Veterans’ DayParade, Martin Luther King Parade, Poway Parade, to name a few.Our largest fundraiser in support of the Museum held last yearraised approximately $50,000 for the operation of the Museum, thusenabling us to keep admission to the Museum free and maintainvarious educational programs for our youth.

Our thanks to all of the members of our departmentwho contributed photos for this year’s Year In Review.Produced by theSAN DIEGO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTPublic Affairs DivisionJohn MadiganSusan PleseSusan KnaussAdriana UribeDesign & layout byCOUNTY OF SAN DIEGODEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKSCARTOGRAPHIC SERVICESPhoto credits include:Howard Lipin, The San Diego Union-Tribune