2008 Annual Report.pdf - Polk County

LAWENFORCEMENTcalls for service:277,109traffic crashesinvestigated by PCSO:2,6612008 ANNUAL REPORT | 4DUI arrests made:875traffic citationswritten:32,236West & East DivisionIn 2008, the East Division underwentrestructuring to add another patrol district,located in the I-4/U.S. 27 or “Four Corners” areaof Polk County. The new Northeast Districtserves the northeast quadrant of Polk County, andcurrently has a temporary headquarters locatedat 45589 US Hwy 27 North in Davenport. OnOctober 14, 2008, a ground breaking ceremonyfor the new Northeast District permanentheadquarters on Dunson Road was held. Theproperty was donated through a partnershipeffort between PCSO, the Polk County Board ofCounty Commissioners, Albertson International,Inc., and Centrecorp, Inc.Community PartnershipsIn 2007, PCSO contracted to provideprofessional law enforcement and supportservices with four municipalities-Eagle Lake,Frostproof, Fort Meade, and Polk City. In 2008,Dundee contracted with PCSO for the samelevel of professional law enforcement services,while the cities of Auburndale, Lake Wales,Davenport, and Winter Haven contractedto provide dispatching services through thePCSO Telecommunications Center. Thesepartnerships proved invaluable throughout2008. Thanks to joint communications andcommunity partnerships, deputies and policeofficers now work together more expeditiouslytowards crime suppression and apprehendingthose who prey upon our citizens.Eagle Lake Sheriff’s Station:75 North 7th Street, Eagle Lake863.293.5677Fort Meade Sheriff’s Station:15 Northwest 1st Street, Fort Meade863.285.1100Frostproof Sheriff’s Station:111 West 1st Street, Frostproof863.635.6917Polk City Sheriff’s Station:123 Broadway Blvd, Polk City863.984.9970Dundee Sheriff’s Station:204 East Main Street, Dundee863.438.9540Poinciana Sheriff’s Station:3055 Lake Marion Creek Dr, Poinciana863.427.6004

Criminal InvestigationsThe Criminal InvestigationsDivision consists of the Bureau of SpecialInvestigations, which investigates crimesinvolving illegal narcotics, vice crimes,organized auto theft, street gangs, andcomputer crimes; and the Bureau ofCriminal Investigations, which investigateshomicides, robberies, crimes againstchildren and the elderly, and missingpersons.Proactive Law EnforcementIn 1997, the Polk County Sheriff ’sOffice adopted “PROCAP” a proactiveapproach to combating crime and itseffects on the community. The ProactiveCommunity Attack on Problems programuses crime analysis and mapping softwareto alert deputies to real-time crime trends,allowing them to immediately deploy thenecessary resources to fight crime. Thebasis of PROCAP is to prevent crimefrom occurring in the first place, insteadof relying solely on the reactive policingmethod of investigating pastoccurredcrimes. PROCAPhas been a highly successfultool in reducing the crimerate in Polk County sinceits inception 12 years ago.LAWENFORCEMENTarrest warrants executed13,903hours logged byreserve deputiesfor 2008did youknow?the four principles ofPROCAP are...1) accurate & timelyintelligence2) rapid deploymentof resources3) effective tactics4 ) r e l e n t l e s s f o l l o w - u p& assessment23,7921,7546th grade studentsgraduated from theSAVE program in 20082008 ANNUAL REPORT | 5

LAWENFORCEMENTCRIME STOPPERS2,796665tips received:arrests made:CASH REWARDS for tips leadingto arrests: $101,350HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERSCrime Stoppers1.800.226.TIPSPCSO Drug Hotline863.533.3784Child Abuse Hotline1.800.96.ABUSEPCSO GraffitiEradication Program863.297.3101Criminal InvestigationsIn 2008:37$7 mil$13,19147grow houses discoveredand dismantled2,418 plants seizedestimated value ofplants seizedcash seizedarrests madeSpecial InvestigationsBureau of Special Investigationsdetectives investigate crimes involving illegalnarcotics, gang activity, homeland security,computer crimes, and other undercoverinvestigations. In 2008, they successfullyfound and arrested those responsible for 37marijuana grow houses, where occupantswere renting homes in Polk County for thepurpose of cultivating marijuana plants. Someof these operations were very sophisticated,and involved the theft of electricity in order topower the operation.2008 ANNUAL REPORT | 6

Special OperationsThe Special Operations Division supportslaw enforcement through the innovative use ofMarine, Aviation, Agriculture, School Resource,School Crossing, Telecommunications, andAnimal Control services. Special Operationsalso provides crisis response and control teamsto include the PCSO Special Weapons andTactics (SWAT) Team, Crisis Negotiation Team(CNT), the Mounted Search and Rescue Team(MSART), the Protective Service Team, and theHonor Guard.Marine, Aviation, and Agriculturedeputies are specially-trained to deploy a varietyof specialty vehicles and equipment, includingseveral types of watercraft, all-terrain vehicles,as well as fixed-wing and rotor aircraft. They alsoinvestigate special crimes that occur in the ruralareas of the county. In 2008, Marine, Aviation,and Agriculture deputies worked on 220 felonycrimes and spent approximately 80.5 hours onsearch and rescue.3,214LAWENFORCEMENTdid youknow?dogs and cats wereadopted from AnimalControl in 2008animal cruelty cases1,702Animal Controlcalls for service42,478aviation total flighthours1,338marine, aviation,agricultural, andenvironmentaltotal calls for service5,7572008 ANNUAL REPORT | 7

detention2008 Jail PopulationDaily Average Population: 2,374Rated Capacity: 1,808Amount Over Rated Capacity: 572REHABILITATIVEPROGRAMS OFFERED atCentral County JailFour G.E.D. Courses1 course for females( 3 courses for malesJASA (Jail Alternatives toSubstance Abuse)offered to males and femalesFaith-Based Dormitoriesdormitories in whichnumerous on-going programsoccurBetter Dads (by court order)parenting-skills classes offeredto male parentsParenting by Grace(by court order)parenting-skills class offered tofemale parents(REHABILITATIVEPROGRAMS OFFERED atSouth County JailJASAN.A. (NarcoticsAnonymous)A.A. (AlcoholicsAnonymous)Weekly ReligiousWorshipG.E.D. Courses(Offered to juveniles)Department of DetentionThe Department of Detention providesbooking and detention services for all lawenforcement agencies within Polk County, andhouses out-of-county and out-of-state inmatesawaiting transport.In addition to providing inmateprocessing, security, housing, food, and medicalservices within the two large jail facilities, themembers of the Department of Detention arealso responsible for courthouse security, courtservice processing, transportation services,and inmate work programs.The Department of Detention iscomprised of certified detention deputies,civilian support members, and sworn deputysheriffs. The Department contains twoDivisions: the Support Division and theSecurity Division.The Support Division encompassesInmate Intake, Inmate Records, InmatePrograms, Court Security, Court Process, andFood Services.The Security Division encompassesthe Central County Jail in Bartow, the SouthCounty Jail in Frostproof, and the InmateWork Camp in Bartow.Intake30,269 prisoners booked into jail in 2008Court Security229,800 cases completed315 arrests/warrants completed by Bailiffs1,055,804 Courthouse visitors6 marijuana arrest2 cocaine arrest1 drug paraphernalia1 resisting with force1 stabbing1 vehicle burglary1 disorderly conduct/trespass476 jury trials provided security2008 ANNUAL REPORT RT |8

detentionWork CampThe Polk County Jail Work Campopened in August 2008, and is a partnershipprogram between Sheriff Grady Judd, the PolkCounty Board of County Commissioners,Criminal Justice leaders in Polk County,community faith-based organizations, andthe Polk County community, to providejail inmates with an opportunity to developessential faith-based and life skills while beingproductive community citizens. Additionally,only non-violent inmates qualify to be partof this program and they are required to “payto stay.” It is less cost for tax payers to houseinmates in the work camp than in the PolkCounty Jail.Inmates are sentenced to the programby the judiciary. Participants are sentencedto a minimum of ninety (90) days, in orderto ensure the maximum degree of benefitpossible. After program participants areidentified by the courts, the Work Camp staffscreens the individuals to ensure an acceptablecriminal history.Once admitted, program participantscomplete a seven-day orientation process.Participants are placed with a participatingPolk County employer or allowed to resumeemployment in Polk County. Acceptableplaces of employment cannot sell or promotealcohol as a primary product, sell drugs, orpromote other such products.Participants determined to be noncompliantwith program rules and regulationsare removed from the program and returned toa Polk County Jail maximum security facilityto serve the remainder of their sentence.Inmate LaborInmate Labor provides valuableassistance to the Department of Detention.Cost-effective, supplemental produce isharvested for the jail kitchens, and variousmechanical and welding projects are done atno cost to Polk County tax payers.In 2008, the free inmate labor, isconservatively valued at $6.9 million.QWhat types of tasks areperformed by inmatesparticipating in the workprogram? inmates in the work programclean roadways, service &clean county vehicles andbuildings, & maintain countyand city grounds.inmates harvested 15,468pounds of produce withestimated producesavings of $17,528461,997miles were driven bythe transportation unitCash collected atCentral Booking in 2008$925,3102,35663,644402,0722,935,33271999,093did youknow?inmates were sent to prisoninmates transportedpieces of mailprocessed for inmatesmeals preparedtons of laundry servicedvisitors to the jails564,511 hours of labor inmates provided2008 ANNUAL REPORT | 9

detentionPCSO Inmate Work Programhours worked304,252tires collected2,921did youknow?trustees and inmates in thework program performed868,935 hours for the jailand other public agencies.This labor is conservativelyvalued at $6.9 million.bags of refuse collected32,861Polk County roadmiles cleaned1,695PCSO COUNTY JAILINMATE WORK PROGRAMThe Polk County Sheriff ’s OfficeInmate Work Program consists of bothweekday and weekend components.The Inmate Work Program serves athree-fold purpose: it allows an individual topay their debt to society, allows an individualto maintain gainful employment, and alsoeliminates the expense to the taxpayer tohouse these individuals in the detentionfacilities. Inmates pay a daily fee for theprivilege of working in the program.Provided the person successfullycompletes the program, his/her sentence isserved. If the Inmate Work Program inmatefails to obey the rules or fails to show up asdirected, they will be arrested and serve theremainder of their sentence in jail.Weekday ProgramPartnering with municipal andcounty agencies, the Polk County Sheriff ’sOffice provides inmate labor to many worklocations. Inmates who participate in theWeekday program report directly to a worklocation. This program was created to assistcounty and cities in reducing personnel costsand allowing the Polk County Sheriff ’s Officean opportunity to maximize the usage ofthose inmates sentenced to this program.Weekend ProgramThe PCSO Weekend Work Programis made up of individuals who have beensentenced to spend a certain number ofweekends on a work program as opposed tocompleting their sentence in jail.2008 ANNUAL REPORT | 10

Support396 courses offered by thetraining section of the Polk CountySheriff’s OfficeBusiness AffairsThe Office of Business Affairs iscomprised of the Fiscal Services Division,Human Resources Division, InformationTechnology Division, and the Business ServicesDivision. Each of these four integral partswork behind the scenes to allow our sworn lawenforcement and certified detention membersto better combat criminal activity and safelydetain criminals.Volunteer Chaplaincy ProgramThe Volunteer Chaplaincy Programconsists of 16 volunteer chaplains fromvarious denominations. Their duties involvecounseling with the members of the publicand their families who are victims of crimeand other traumatic occurrences, such asfatal crashes. They also counsel and providesupport for members of the Polk CountySheriff ’s Office and their families.Volunteer ChaplaincyProgram167 ride-alongs478 counseling sessions381 hospital & home visits95 trauma/deathnotifications2,641 volunteer hours1,363 pre-applicationscompleted by the HumanResource Divisionagency civlian volunteerstotal hours worked68,283Value of volunteerhours to Polk Countycitizen’s is over$1 millionSchool Crossing171 locations238 Crossing Guards(part-time and substitutes)2008 ANNUAL REPORT | 11

$Cost-SavingsMeasuresPCSO COST SAVINGSFY 2008$313,830lock up/ housingfee per diem$66,427$$99,336was saved fromthe 6,439 hoursdonated byReserve Deputies$38,182was collected from inmatesfor medical co-paysdid youknow?was collectedin from inmatesfor hygiene kitsthe Human Resource Teamrestructured the extensive applicationprocess to reduce the time-to-fillpositions resulting in 77% of ournew hires for 2008 processed andhired within a 34-day period, a 17%improvement from the previous year.FY 08-09 BUDGETOur agency is recognized for itspractice of optimizing the use of sworn andcertified employees, deputy sheriffs, anddetention deputies, to perform high risk lawenforcement and detention duties - not justsupport or technical jobs. For administrativefunctions, the agency employs civilians inmany positions that other agencies may staffwith sworn and certified deputies, whichreduced our personnel and operating costssignificantly.In 2008, agency civilian volunteers (aforce multiplier nearly 2,000 strong) donated68,283 hours to a number of programs; such asCitizens Assisted Patrols, Seniors vs. Crime, andthe Volunteer Chaplaincy. These volunteerssupport our agency’s crime reduction missionand help keep Polk County safer. The totalvalue of these volunteer hours to the citizensof Polk County is over $1 million.During the year $164,000 was collectedas reward money from the Social SecurityAdministration for identifying inmates whowere receiving ineligible Social Securitydeposits.did youknow?Sheriff Grady JuddRETURNED$5.8 millionto the County Commissionersfrom fiscal year 07-082008 ANNUAL REPORT | 12

FY 08-09 BUDGET$132,004,948Operating$27,713,424BudgetCapital$3,546,107$132,004,948Personnel$100,745,417On July 14, 2008, Sheriff Grady Juddpresented the Polk County Sheriff’s Office FiscalYear 2008-2009 proposed budget for approvalby the Board of County Commissioners. Thebudget accounted for county population growthand proposed the addition of 16 deputy sheriffpositions. These positions allow the Sheriff’sOffice to respond to the increase in the demandof service, increase of traffic investigations dueto the decrease of assigned Florida HighwayPatrol Troopers to Polk County, as well asthe expanding population of the county.did youknow?included in this budgetis $8,006,627 paid by the PolkCounty Sheriff’s Office inmandatory medical care forinmates.&deputies of the PolkCounty Sheriff’s Office patrolledapproximately 12 million miles in2008.personnel 76%$100,745,417operating 21%$27,713,424capital 3%$3,546,107DetentionLaw Enforcement$47,833,889 $77,979,982$132,004,948Court Services$6,191,077law enforcement 58%(including animal control)$77,979,982detention 37%$47,833,889court services 5%$6,191,0772008 ANNUAL REPORT | 13

CRIME RATEUniform Crime Reportdid youknow?PROCAPCRIME REDUCTION1997-2008crime down 36%2008 VIOLENT CRIMEShomicides 24forced sex offenses 154robberies 245agg. assault/battery 1,038Thanks to PROCAP, COPS, and othercommunity partnerships implemented over thepast ten years, crime decreased 36% comparing2008 to 1997. Each year, PCSO reports tothe FDLE its Uniform Crime Report (UCR)statistics, broken down between violent crimesand non-violent crimes. The total numberof crimes worked by PCSO in 1997 were19,169, compared to 12,318 in 2008 (excludingcontract municipalities), despite populationgrowth and an increase in calls for service.2008 NON-VIOLENT CRIMESburglaries 3,735larcenies 6,281motor vehicle thefts 841Total Crimes12,3182008 ANNUAL REPORT | 14

Public informationCrime PreventionVolunteer ServicesMultimedia Educationtraining unitThe Office of Communications is comprised of thePublic Information Office, the Crime PreventionUnit, Volunteer Services (including Citizen’sAssisted Patrol), and the Multimedia Educationand Training Unit. The Public Information Officeis responsible for disseminating informationto the community, as well as members of theSheriff ’s Office, through audio, visual, and printcommunication. The Public Information Officeserves as the liaison to local and national newsmedia (both print and broadcast). The PublicInformation Office aids in crime prevention andcommunity awareness by writing and distributingnews releases, Crime Stoppers Bulletins, TheCyberStar monthly PCSO e-newsletter, and TheShining Star monthly internal e-newsletter.The Multimedia Education Training Unitenhances training, as well as internal andexternal communication, through the in-houseproduction of training videos and public serviceannouncements. The unit also produces videosto enhance customer service for those booking inand booking out inmates at the jail, and a CrimeStoppers video which runs in the jail facilities toaid detectives in the investigation of current casesand cold cases.The Crime Prevention Unit offers many valuableservices to the community by providingeducation and awareness programs and safetytraining courses for children and adults, in orderto assist and equip community members seekingto enhance the safety of their homes, businesses,personal property, and loved ones. The CrimePrevention Unit participates in communityactivities, hosts events and demonstrations, andpartners with members of law enforcement totailor safety presentations to a community’sspecific needs evidenced by crime trends.The largest component of Volunteer Servicesis the Citizens’ Assisted Patrol program. Itis organized in 34 communities across PolkCounty, with 1,969 volunteers patrolling theirneighborhoods to assist patrol deputies byreporting to PCSO Telecommunications and todistrict supervisors.Office ofCommunicationsPublic Information143 crime stoppers561 news releases72,867 newslettersdistributed247 news storiescoordinated24 news conferencesheldCrime Prevention282 children’s programs20,291 attended childrens’program presentations19 parades286 communicatormessages312,496 number of contactsmade throughcommunicator messagesVolunteer Services68,283 volunteer hours34 communities1,969 volunteers2007 ANNUAL REPORT | 152008 ANNUAL REPORT | 15

Office ofProfessional Compliancedid youknow?The population of theSheriff’s primary service area,including all five contract cities,was 382,293 in 2008, a 31.14%increase since 1998.Office of ProfessionalComplianceThe Office of Professional Compliancestrives to achieve and maintain the highestlevel of “organizational excellence” throughoutthe agency. Its four main components are theInternal Auditor, the Accreditation Unit, theProperty and Evidence Unit, and the StrategicPlanning Unit.Over the last ten years, PolkCounty’s total population hasincreased approximately 26%,ranking Polk as the ninth mostpopulated county in Florida.According to the Universityof Florida’s Bureau of Economicand Business Research (BEBR)2008 estimates, Polk County’sestimated population in 2015could range from low of 621,200to a high of 729,300.The Strategic Planning Unitsecured the following grants forFY 2008-2009:Victims of Crime –Office of the Florida Attorney General$122,672According to BEBR, thepopulation of Polk County wasestimated at 585,733 in 2008.Justice Assistance GrantDepartment of Transportation/Traffic Records ManagementFDLE / BYRNE / ID TheftDCF / Sexual Offender /Predator TrackingCOPS MethamphetamineInitiativeBureau of Justice Assistance –State Criminal Alien Assistance Program$48,692$23,313$113,464$139,393$233,825$107,3292008 ANNUAL REPORT | 16

Office ofLegal Affairs“The [Polk County Sheriff’s Office] has been a very progressiveorganization and is accredited by seven agencies…These accreditationsrequire rigorous review of operations and assure compliance withnumerous professional standards and best practices. To have thisnumber of accreditations is unique, in our experience.”–Management Partners, IncACCREDITATIONThe Polk County Sheriff ’s Office is a proven,professional leader and has maintained seven nationaland international accreditations.Office of ProfessionalCompliancepieces of evidence in thecustody of the Propertyand Evidence Unit as ofDecember 2008:216,226Commission on Accreditation forLaw Enforcement Agencies, IncCommission for Florida LawEnforcement Accreditation, Inc.Florida CorrectionsAccreditation Commission, Inc.National Commission onCorrectional Health CarePublic Safety CommunicationsAccreditation ProgramNational Institute ofGovernmental Purchasing, Inc.Public Safety TrainingAcademy Accreditation ProgramOffice of Legal AffairsThe Office of Legal Affairs works directlywith local, state, and federal agencies, includingJudges and other attorney’s offices. It alsoworks in conjunction with members within theDepartment of Law Enforcement, Departmentof Detention, and Office of Business Affairs.The Office of Legal Affairs consists oftwo attorneys: Cassandra L. Denmark, Director,and David S. Bergdoll, Staff Attorney; andsupport staff, consisting of Marilyn Craig, LegalAssistant; Becky Touchton, Legal Secretary; andErica Joiner, part-time file clerk.Due to the efforts of the Office of LegalAffairs $142,981.83 was recovered in forfeiturecases.Office of Legal Affairs...reviewed 511 contractsfiled 31 animal cruelty casesclosed 30 animal cruelty casescollected $27,406.69 on closed animal crueltycasessuccessfully closed 108 new PCSO forfeiturecases and 11 other agency casesrecovered $142,981.83 in forfeiture cases2008 ANNUAL REPORT | 17

Education &ProfessionalismMEMBERS HOLDINGCOLLEGE DEGREES642 full-timemembers holdcollege degrees, thebreakdown of degreesheld is as follows:MastersDoctorate75Bachelors2924Associates271EDUCATIONThe Polk County Sheriff ’s Office supports membersseeking higher education and professional certification.By doing so, the agency not only provides enhanced,professional services, but also more effectively managesits workload. Currently, 271 full-time membershold Associate degrees, 292 full-time members holdBachelors degrees, 75 members hold Masters degrees,and 4 members hold Doctorate degrees.CPMThe Certified Public Manager (CPM) program isan intense, 8-level course spread over 18 months,taught by Florida State University. The curriculum isgeared toward the development of highly-professionaland competent managers and leaders in the publicsector. The Polk County Sheriff ’s Office offers theCPM program to members in management positionsthroughout the agency in an effort to maintain thehighest standard of professionalism. As of 2008, 173members have completed the CPM program and 64are scheduled to graduate in 2008!2008 ANNUAL REPORT | 18 2007 ANNUAL REPORT | 18

Military Membersunited StatesAir ForceAir Force Reserveair national guardarmy nationalguardunited states armyarmy reserveunited statescoast guardcoast guard reserveUnited statesMarine corpsMembers Called Into ActiveUnited States Military DutyJerome BorumSean BuchanConrad CaseDouglas ChaneyDan HostetlerEric SowellKenneth Von LeueWilliam WeinreichMarine corps reserveunited states navynavy reserve2008 ANNUAL REPORT | 19

PCSODistrict OfficesNorthwest t Districti t1045 Wedgewood Estates Blvd.Lakeland, FL 33809863-577-1600Northeast District45589 US HWY 27 N.Davenport, FL 33896863-420-2564Southwest t Districti t4120 US HWY 98 S.Lakeland, FL 33801863-499-2400Central Districti3635 Avenue G NW.Winter Haven, FL 33880863-297-1100LWC, Jr. Center455 N. Broadway Ave.Bartow, FL 33830863-534-6200Southeast t Districti t4011 Sgt. Mary Campbell WayLake Wales, FL 33859863-534-62912008 ANNUAL REPORT | 20

In Memory of ourFallen HeroesOliver Thomas SmithJ. Edward HarrelsonLeon A. BernardPaul A.PowellSollie Waller rabun, Jr.T.A. BurnhamWaymon D. AllenDavid Michael GoddardLarry W. RhodenG. Brian WilkinsonVernon “Matt” WilliamsIn Memory of Fallen HeroesFOR OUR CONTRACT CITIES:Pascal Powell BrownFort Meade Police DepartmentHenry David McCallJohnny Boyd SmithFrostproof Police Department2008 ANNUAL REPORT | 21

polk countysheriff’s officeemergencynon-emergencycrime estopperssemergency managementpolk county sheriff’s officetoll-freeanimal controlpolk county jail911863.534.62001.800.226.TIPS863.534.5600863.534.62001.800.226.0344863.499.2600863.534.6125county commissioners:polk county courthouse:clerk of courts:supervisor of elections:polk county school board:tax collector:property appraiser:863.534.6000863.534.4000863.534.4540863.534.5888863.534.0500863.534.4711863.534.4777serveproud toPOLKCOUNTY2008 Polk County Sheriff’s Office Annual ReportProduced by the PCSO Office of Communications