BUDGET MESSAGE - Sun Sentinel

Proposed Budget FY2013/2014Department of Strategic Planning, Intelligence, and ServicesEvidence/ConfiscationsACTUAL BUDGET BUDGETCLASSIFICATION 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014PERSONNEL SERVICES $785,906 $806,060 $881,620OPERATING EXPENSES 288,746 304,514 328,155CAPITAL OUTLAY 3,798 0 0TOTAL $1,078,450 $1,110,574 $1,209,775POSITIONS (FTE) 11 11 11MISSION:In a law enforcement agency, the storage of evidence is a critical function. This unit processes and storesevidence and other items of property valued in the millions of dollars each year. The evidence is kept in asecure environment readily available for use in court. In an agency the size of the Broward Sheriff’s Officewith its many substations, it is necessary for this unit to also transport evidence to the central storagelocation. When a case has been settled, the evidence is disposed of according to established laws andstatutes.OBJECTIVES:To maintain an efficient and safe facility to store confiscated property and evidence which includestransportation, disposal and auctions of items.PERFORMANCE MEASURES:DESCRIPTIONACTUALCY-2012BUDGETCY-2013BUDGETCY-2014Number of inventory items disposed154,858150,000150,000Number of evidence items logged173,559167,000167,00046