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Orange County Sheriff’s Office State of the Agency

Orange County Sheriff’s Office State of the Agency. Sheriff Jerry L. Demings April 26, 2011. Presentation Outline. Where we are as an agency Where we are as a community The issues and challenges we face. Where we are as an agency…. Our Organization. Where we are as an agency….

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Orange County Sheriff’s Office State of the Agency

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  1. Orange County Sheriff’s OfficeState of the Agency Sheriff Jerry L. Demings April 26, 2011

  2. Presentation Outline • Where we are as an agency • Where we are as a community • The issues and challenges we face

  3. Where we are as an agency…

  4. Our Organization Where we are as an agency…

  5. Our Mission The mission of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office is to reduce crime responsibly by providing excellent service at a reasonable cost through partnerships that build trust, create a safe environment, and enhance the quality of life in our community. “Making a Difference” Where we are as an agency…

  6. Our Goals • Reduce crime and the fear of crime • Be fiscally responsible • Work cooperatively with community and government partners • Value accountability • Suppress and prevent juvenile crime • Embrace technology for improved service • Value diversity • Value fellow agency members • Protect the rights of citizens • Provide excellent service Where we are as an agency…

  7. 2010 Facts and Figures • Communications Center contacts: 1,244,942 • Calls for service: 1,105,255 • Adult arrests: 32,327 • Juvenile arrests: 2,910 • Firearms seized: 1,001 • Community events: 2,114 Where we are as an agency…

  8. Budget History: 2007 to present Where we are as an agency…

  9. Staffing 2007 to Present Where we are as an agency…

  10. The ability to maintain staffing levels is impacted by funding • Collective bargaining • We are challenged to meet expanding demands for service at existing levels of staffing Where we are as an agency…

  11. Accomplishments • Established the Sheriff’s Citizen Advisory Committee • Established multi-cultural Citizen Police Academies • Established Chaplain Academy • Completed a Redistricting Study with the University of Central Florida • Signed Department of Justice Agreement • Reduced major criminal offenses by 9.6% Where we are as an agency…

  12. Facility Improvements • New East Orange Sub-station • New Aviation facility • Improvements to Apopka and Ocoee facilities • Added space near the Orange County Convention Center for the Tourist Oriented Policing Unit • In conjunction with SeaWorld, working to provide a new stand-alone facility for the entire International Drive community Where we are as an agency…

  13. Emergency Response TimesNationwide Comparison Where we are as an agency…

  14. Emergency Response TimesStatewide Comparison Where we are as an agency…

  15. Demand for service has increased • Calls for service rose by 31,000 in 2010 • Calls to Communications Center rose by 37,000 in 2010 Where we are as an agency…

  16. Officers per thousand residents statewide Where we are as an agency…

  17. Officers per thousandOrange County Where we are as an agency…

  18. Among the lowest per-capita cost statewide Where we are as an agency…

  19. Low per-capita cost when compared to other Orange County agencies Where we are as an agency…

  20. Watching expenditures closely • Monitoring fuel consumption • Minimizing Overtime • Reducing discretionary spending Where we are as an agency…

  21. Where we are as a community…

  22. Service Areas Where we are as a community…

  23. Major Crimes By Area of County Where we are as a community…

  24. Major Crimes by Sector2010 Where we are as a community…

  25. Violent Crime • We have experienced a two year decline in violent and major crimes • We have focused efforts on community policing initiatives • Reducing the prevalence of street drugs • Targeting repeat offenders • Getting firearms off the street Where we are as a community…

  26. Violent Crime Down Where we are as a community…

  27. Murder Where we are as a community…

  28. Robbery Where we are as a community…

  29. Non-Violent Crime Down Where we are as a community…

  30. Burglary Where we are as a community…

  31. Motor Vehicle Theft Where we are as a community…

  32. The issues and challenges we face…

  33. Emerging Trends • Prescription drug abuse and “pill mills” • Drug grow houses and clandestine labs • Gang crime and violence The issues and challenges we face…

  34. Pill Mills The issues and challenges we face…

  35. Grow Houses The issues and challenges we face…

  36. Clandestine Labs The issues and challenges we face…

  37. Gang Activity The issues and challenges we face…

  38. Seizure from gang related arrests The issues and challenges we face…

  39. Guns from seizure The issues and challenges we face…

  40. Our Priorities and Response • Increasing deputy visibility • Added coverage in tourist corridor • Creation of Problem Oriented Policing Squads • Investing in Intelligence Led Policing • Protecting Orange County from violent crime • Keeping our deputies safe The issues and challenges we face…

  41. Reassigned Additional Deputies to Uniform The issues and challenges we face…

  42. Lower levels of funding Down $5.5 million from last year with costly issues yet to be addressed The issues and challenges we face…

  43. Operating costs increasing • Healthcare • Employee retirement benefits • Fuel • The NBA All-Star Game • Casey Anthony Trial The issues and challenges we face…

  44. Business practices are heavily dependent on technology • Costly upgrades are required to maintain system support • Existing CAD system must be replaced • Remaining analog radios must be replaced The issues and challenges we face…

  45. Assaults on Orange County Deputies are more than double the national average • Nationwide, the total law enforcement officers assaulted: 10.3% • Actual assaults on Orange County deputies based on our total sworn personnel: 25.1% The issues and challenges we face…

  46. Deputies Attacked by Criminals • Deputy First Class Stephen Cook – Stabbed • Deputy Daniel Shapiro - Shot The issues and challenges we face…

  47. Line of duty deaths up 40% nationwide Although violent crime is down nationwide, criminals have become more aggressive in their attacks on law enforcement officers and Orange County is no exception The issues and challenges we face…

  48. Loss in the Sheriff’s Office Family Deputy First Class Brandon Coates: Killed in the line of duty The issues and challenges we face…

  49. Keeping Deputies Safe • Enhanced radio communications monitoring in tactical operations • Deployed new tactical shotguns • Invested in Tasers • Improved Training The issues and challenges we face…

  50. Staying focused on reducing crime The issues and challenges we face…

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