2008 Annual Report.pdf - Polk County

$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