Kootenai County. Sheriff s Department. Presented by Sheriff Rocky Watson

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1 Kootenai County Sheriff s Department Presented by Sheriff Rocky Watson

2 2 Dedication Page Esther McClaren In January 1990, Sheriff Pierce Clegg convinced Esther McClaren to leave her successful secretarial business, Top Drawer, and join the Kootenai County Sheriff s Department as his secretary/ administrative assistant. It was a decision she never regretted. In June 1999, Rocky Watson was appointed as Sheriff of Kootenai County. Knowing her familiarity with the Department and the County government, Sheriff Watson asked Esther to continue as his administrative assistant. When Esther started, the Sheriff s Department had fewer than 100 employees. There was no such thing as or the internet. Cell phones were expensive, boxlike devices, and investigative interviews were recorded on cassette tapes (first the large ones, then the minis). When Esther retired 20 years later in 2010, the Department had grown to 300 employees and no one, except Esther, knows the true details about how things got done before cell phones, digital recorders, and . Although Esther truly misses all the people at the Sheriff s Department, she plans on spending her retirement doing anything I want! Esther has been a cornerstone for so many years. For many of us, it is hard to imagine anyone else taking her position. Esther was there when many of us were hired and we ve come to depend on her being there! However, she has turned over the reins to Carol Grubbs, who has also been with the Department for years. As in all of these circumstances, we will adapt to the change, but we will always miss Esther! Esther is shown here with Sheriff Rocky Watson (left) and former Sheriff Pierce Clegg.

3 Letter from Sheriff Rocky Watson 3 Citizens of Kootenai County: This Annual Report provides information on activities of the Kootenai County Sheriff s Department during Credit goes to the sworn and civilian personnel who work for this Department and our many volunteers who assist us. To provide law enforcement and ancillary services (mandated by state statute) to the residents of and visitors to Kootenai County, the Sheriff s Department is divided into three Bureaus. Operations (Patrol and Detective Divisions), Support Services (Records, Civil, Drivers License, Communications Divisions, and the County Shop), and Jail (Custody and Services Divisions). Our hundreds of volunteers provide program services in the jail (11 different programs), Search & Rescue, Posse, Citizens on Patrol, Auxiliary, and In-House. With a county of 1,310 square miles, 18 lakes encompassing more than 44,000 acres, 56 miles of navigable rivers, and a residential population in excess of 140,000, law enforcement duties are a daunting task. As a destination location for regional, national, and international travelers, the law enforcement responsibilities increase significantly. The Kootenai County Sheriff s Department works diligently to meet the needs of residents and visitors alike. This Annual Report addresses the composition, responsibilities, and performance of each of the Bureaus. The emphasis is on the services we provide and the personnel who provide them. In the 2010 calendar year, the Sheriff s Department was faced with significant staffing and budgetary issues which had an impact on services. The staffing issues required the Department to eliminate the popular DARE Program and assign that Deputy to the Detective Division as a Detective. Lack of sufficient personnel also resulted in the longest average response time to all calls in the last three years. On a positive note, we applied for and received a grant for three additional Deputies. This will help provide desperately needed field coverage in mid when they will have completed their training. I hope the information provided in this report gives a better understanding and perspective of the Kootenai County Sheriff s Department and the essential law enforcement services we provide. As the Sheriff of Kootenai County, it is a pleasure to present this Annual Report and provide the citizens of the County with information about this fine, professional law enforcement agency. Respectfully, Sheriff Rocky Watson

4 4 Letter from Undersheriff Tad Leach Residents and Guests of Kootenai County: It s unfortunate that economic downturns typically result in increased crime and calls for law enforcement service, which is what we at the Sheriff s Department are experiencing. After an increase in crime (7.5%) in 2009, preliminary data indicates a 10% increase in Jail activity also continued to increase. In calendar year 2010 the average daily inmate population increased more than 10% and was well over our maximum housing capacity. This has forced us to transport and house a larger number of inmates in other contracted jails within Idaho and out of state, at great expense to taxpayers. Our primary task for the coming year will be to continue to provide efficient and effective law enforcement services within our fiscal constraints. The one silver lining in the economic cloud is that the pool of applicants for all positions within the Department has increased significantly. The lack of appropriate facilities hampers the Sheriff s Department s ability to provide effective and efficient law enforcement services to the residents of Kootenai County. We were able to start construction for our Detective Division utilizing space in the jail originally intended as an additional courtroom. This additional space is beneficial, although it does not solve the overall facilities issue. Expansion of facilities to keep pace with the growth in population, crime, and demand for services remains the Department s highest priority. I am proud to be affiliated with such an outstanding law enforcement agency, and to participate in the preparation of this Annual Report. Professionally, Undersheriff Tad Leach CONTACT INFORMATION Emergency 911 Kootenai County Sheriff s Department Information Non Emergency and Records (208) Kootenai County Jail (208) Drivers License (208) Civil Section (208) District Deputy Hotline Athol, Harrison and Worley (208) District Deputy Hotline Hayden (208) Recreation Safety Section (208)

5 Mission Statement 5 THE MISSION of the Kootenai County Sheriff's Department is to consistently contribute to our community and the desire to live in a safe environment where people can peacefully live, work, learn, and play. To this end: WE MUST be seen to serve our community in a manner which is fair, professional, and upholds the public trust. By every deed, we will be seen to honor the Oath we have taken to the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics and to the Kootenai County Sheriff's Department's Values. WE WILL do this with compassion, courtesy, and patience, acting without fear or favor or prejudice to the rights of others. We will be professional, calm, and restrained in the face of adversity, and apply only that force which is necessary to accomplish our lawful duty. WE WILL consistently strive to be responsive and adaptive to changes in the community. We will be accountable in our utilization and care of the resources entrusted to us through the use of our community s tax dollars. TABLE OF CONTENTS DEDICATION 2 Letter from Sheriff 3 Letter from Undersheriff 4 Mission Statement 5 Administrative Support Staff 6 Volunteer Coordinator 6 Training Coordinator 7 Programs Coordinator 7 Information Services 8 Crime & Personnel Comparison 8-9 Organization Chart Personnel Chart Military Honors 14 OPERATIONS BUREAU 15 Patrol Division Special Teams Recreation Safety Section Detective Division Crime Statistics 28 JAIL BUREAU Custody Division Special Teams Services Divisions SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU 40 Civil Division 40 Vehicle Maintenance Division 41 Drivers License Division 41 Records Division 42 Communication (911) Division 43 VOLUNTEER SECTION ORGANIZATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS PERSONNEL ACHIEVEMENTS 50 Kootenai County Deputy Sheriff s Association 51

6 6 Administrative Support Staff The Administrative Support Staff is shown here. Standing (left to right) are Trudy Whittenburg and Kristi Koehn. Seated are Marcia Heglie and Carol Grubbs. Administrative Team The Administrative Support Staff consists of Administrative Supervisor Carol Grubbs, Budget Assistant Kristi Koehn, Personnel Technician Marcia Heglie, and Senior Accounts Clerk Trudy Whittenburg. The Administrative Supervisor is responsible for the coordination of the sheriff s office activities, serving as liaison between Elected Officials, Department Heads, County Commissioners and the Sheriff s Department. She also performs administrative and supervisory work for the Administrative Support Staff, maintains and submits payroll records, and handles processing of workman s compensation claims, in addition to many other duties. The Budget Assistant is responsible for the purchasing of a wide variety of items used by the Sheriff s Department, from patrol cars, guns Volunteer Coordinator In 2010, the Kootenai County Sheriff s Department continued to utilize volunteers to complement our staff. Volunteer functions continued to increase in variety, and have dramatically improved our efficiency. Our volunteers provided countless hours of assistance through many volunteer opportunities, including: Citizens On Patrol (COPs) Reserve Deputy Program Chaplain Corps Search and Rescue Mounted Posse Emergency Auxiliary In-House Support Staff and ammunition, to office supplies. She also assists with the annual budget preparation. The Personnel Technician is responsible for the coordination of recruitment, advertising, testing, screening of applications, and conditional job offers to all Sheriff s Department prospective employees. She ensures all pre-employment requirements are met, schedules associated testing, and oversees completion of new-hire paperwork and employee orientation. She also processes employee separation paperwork, coordinates training related travel, and serves as liaison with the POST Academy. The Senior Accounts Clerk is responsible for processing accounts payable invoices, reimbursement requests, per diem requests, and petty cash requests. She verifies receipt of goods, reconciles monthly statements, and researches problem invoices. In 2010, our COPs volunteers helped with traffic control and VIN checks and participated in various community events; members of our Emergency Auxiliary assisted Department members by providing support at critical events; and In- House volunteers assisted with case investigations, gathering statistics, electrical installation, and filing tasks. The support we have received from our volunteers is appreciated so very much. Not only do they help fill a much-needed void for assistance, but they are like family to us. Coordinator Ed Burke, also a volunteer, helps to coordinate the In- House Support Staff program.

7 7 Programs Director / Chaplain The Chaplain/Inmate Program Section is staffed by one full-time Chaplain/Program Coordinator and supported by more than five hundred volunteers. Thousands of hours were donated by these volunteers in Our Program Director, Chaplain Bob Smalley, coordinates the scheduling and delivery of nearly a dozen rehabilitative and religious programs that include: Chaplain Services Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous Commerce and Labor Life Skills Training Drug Awareness Celebrate Recovery Anger Management Purpose-Driven Life Bible Study Graduation Equivalency Diploma (GED) Church Services Inmates attend these programs voluntarily, as the majority of our inmates are pre-sentenced. In 2010, Chaplain D.V. Moyer retired from his service as a Volunteer Chaplain in the Chaplain Corps. He worked for the Kootenai County Sheriff s Department as a volunteer chaplain for more than 12 years. Chaplain D.V. Moyer is shown here prior to his retirement from his volunteer service in our Chaplain Corps. Training Coordinator The purpose of the Training Section is to provide an operational standard for identifying, developing, implementing, documenting, coordinating, reviewing, and overseeing all training for the Kootenai County Sheriff s Department. The Mission is to serve the communities of the county by the continual development and maintenance of Sheriff s Department personnel through efficient, effective, and task-driven professional training standards. The Training Section is part of the Administration, allowing global service to the Kootenai County Sheriff s Department. In total, the Training Section serves approximately 290 full-time employees throughout all the Bureaus within the Sheriff s Department. With the task of conducting needed training on a significantly reduced budget, the Training Section was still able to meet the very minimal certification needs of our personnel. A total of 16,000 hours, an average of 56 hours per member, was documented. In 2010, we set our training goal at developing a cadre of POSTcertified instructors to be utilized for on-going, mandated maintenance training, and importing a vast majority of the department training. This will effectively reduce travel, per diem, and tuition costs. The Training Section is managed by Deputy Kirk E. Kelso, who has more than 15 years of law enforcement experience. He is an Idaho POST Certified Instructor and a Senior Idaho POST Defensive Tactics Instructor. The Training Section is responsible for providing the department with a comprehensive fiscal training budget sufficient to meet the certification, maintenance, and statutorily mandated needs of our personnel. The 2010 projected training budget was submitted at $146,465. Due to financial conditions, the budget was amended and adopted at $92,081.

8 8 Administrative Support Staff continued Information Systems Administration Shown at right: our IS personnel from left to right are Eric Hallgren, Val Soumas, and Dave Vaughn. The Information Systems (IS) personnel assigned to the Sheriff s Department campus and Central Communications consist of IS Manager Val Soumas, and PC/Network Specialists Dave Vaughn and Eric Hallgren. They are responsible for the 24/7 operation of hardware, applications,and data used and produced by multiple public safety agencies within Kootenai County. They manage a broad range of system users who access and create data on a network of about 450 desktops, mobile data units, servers, and multiple network and peripheral devices and systems spread throughout Kootenai County. In the past year, KCSD IS accomplished a full law enforcement data system upgrade, added a multiagency emergency response paging network, and increased our mobile data fleet to 67 units Crime & Personnel Comparison With a county of 1,310 square miles, 18 lakes, 56 miles of navigable rivers, nearly 250,000 acres of national forest land, and a residential population in excess of 140,000, law enforcement duties are a daunting task. As a destination location for regional, national, and international travelers, the law enforcement responsibilities increase significantly. The Kootenai County Sheriff s Department works diligently to meet the needs of residents and visitors alike, but is limited by resource constraints. The 2009 chart on page 9 shows that, on a comparative basis with other Idaho metropolitan counties, Kootenai County has a higher than average crime rate per capita, while having a lower sworn and civilian personnel ratio per capita. This lower ratio of personnel results in as few as six total Deputies on duty in the entire 1,310 square miles of Kootenai County. When compared to the average for Sheriff's Departments throughout the nation, the crime rate and personnel per capita are substantially more problematic. Comparative data for 2010 was unavailable at the publication of this report.

9 9 (A)"Metropolitan Counties" are defined in Crime in the United States 2009, Federal Bureau of Investigation, as: "Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) - Each MSA contains a principal city or urbanized area with a population of at least 50,000 inhabitants. MSAs include the principal city; the county in which the city is located; and other adjacent counties that have, as defined by the OMB, a high degree of economic and social integration with the principal city and county as measured through commuting. In the UCR Program, counties within an MSA are considered metropolitan. In addition, MSAs may cross state boundaries." IDAHO SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT COMPARISON - REFERENCES (B) Crime in Idaho Idaho State Police (C) Crime in Idaho Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations Summary Based - represents eight crime classifications (murder, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, arson), which is recognized on the national level as Part 1 crimes. The Part 1 crimes are currently used to measure fluctuations and distribution of crime between reporting states. Summary Crime Rate - represents the number of Part 1 crimes reported for each unit of population." (D) Crime in Idaho 2009 (E) Crime in the United States, 2009, Federal Bureau of Investigation.

10 10 Organizational Chart KOOTENAI COUNTY SHERIFF S

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14 14 Our Military Personnel Army 1st Sgt. Chris Fresh Specialist Shane May Sgt. Clayton Burkhamer SSgt. Jeff Burns SFC Will Klinkefus Specialist Chris Hotvedt The Sheriff s Department is honored to have several members of our department who not only serve their local community through their profession, but who choose to serve their country through military commitments as well. We currently have 14 members who proudly serve in four branches of our military. In 2010, several of them were deployed at various times to various locations, serving in different capacities in Iraq and Afghanistan. Department members sent care packages to those deployed and also provided assistance to family members at home whenever needed. In May 2006, Sheriff Rocky Watson signed a Statement of Support with the Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), recognizing our dedication to our valued employees who are military members. To those currently overseas, Godspeed. Stay safe and come home soon. Navy PO2 Pat Meehan Chief Derrick Hollenbeck PO1 Joe Durbin PO2 Chris O Kelly Sheriff Rocky Watson proudly shakes Dep. Dan Gregg s hand as Gregg returns from his tour in Iraq. Dep. Gregg is a SSgt. with the Air Force. Air Force SSgt. Shawn Lindblom SSgt. Dan Gregg SSgt. Shawn Ward Marines Sgt. Jacob Nielson From left to right: SSgt. Jeff Burns, SFC Will Klinkefus, and Specialist Chris Hotvedt while serving in Iraq in 2010.

15 Operations Bureau 15 Introduction The Operations Bureau, comprised of the Patrol Division, Detective Division, and Recreation Safety Section, provides basic and specialized law enforcement services to citizens and visitors of Kootenai County. Whether responding to basic calls for service, handling complex investigations, or responding to volatile SWAT situations, members of the Operations Bureau provide 24-hour service to the unincorporated areas of Kootenai County, in the back country, and on Kootenai County s numerous waterways. Staffed by a total of 82 full-time sworn peace officers, 3 part-time peace officers, 10 seasonal peace officers, and 8 civilian employees, the men and women of the Operations Bureau represent a highly dedicated and professional law enforcement presence committed to serving the citizens of Kootenai County. Providing law enforcement field services to the unincorporated areas of Kootenai County is a daunting task, given the diverse climatic and geographical challenges faced by first responders. With nearly one-third of Kootenai County s area being comprised of National Forest and additional rural public and private holdings, field personnel are routinely tasked with the investigation of crimes, accidents, and related field operations in diverse locations. And, with its 18 lakes and 56 miles of river frontage, additional challenges are faced while operating on the water during the busy summer tourist season. The Kootenai County Sheriff s Department Recreation Safety Section is regarded as one of the foremost units of its type in the region. In addition to the wide range of first response capabilities, KCSD Operations Bureau personnel are also responsible for investigative (detective) follow-up on criminal matters occurring in the unincorporated areas of the County. KCSD Detectives routinely investigate all manner of criminal activities in the County and represent an efficient, highly trained and well-equipped investigative arm of the Sheriff s Department. As indicated by the sheer volume of incidents processed by KCSD patrol deputies and investigators, the need for progressive and innovative law enforcement service is critical. With this in mind, and with emphasis placed on the need to provide service in a cost-effective manner, KCSD applied to the Department of Justice in 2010 for grant funding for additional field personnel. As a result, KCSD received Federal funding for three additional deputy sheriff positions. These three positions provide a partial solution to the critical need for more deputies in the field, at no cost to the community. The Operations Bureau is commanded by Major Dan Mattos. Major Mattos has spent the past 33 years as a sworn peace officer and has held line level assignments as a patrol officer, detective, narcotics officer, motor officer, and as a SWAT operator. Major Mattos has held the rank of Sergeant in both the Patrol Division and Detective Division, and has held the rank of Lieutenant in the Patrol Division as well as the Jail Bureau Services Division. Major Mattos was promoted to the rank of Captain in March 2008, and appointed to the rank of Major in September, He has commanded the Operations Bureau since March, 2008, and is a graduate of the 239 th session of the FBI National Academy. Major Dan Mattos As the chief law enforcement agency in Kootenai County, KCSD is consistently a leader in providing competent and costeffective services to our community. Between January 1 and December 31, 2010, the KCSD Operations Bureau processed a total of 31,210 calls for service. This represents a.8% increase in activities over the preceding year. During this same calendar year, the KCSD Detective Division provided follow up and/or primary investigative services in a total of 6,153 cases, representing a 2.3% increase over the preceding year.

16 16 Patrol Division The Patrol Division is responsible for responding to calls for service in a geographical region comprising more than 1,310 square miles (including 250,000 acres of National Forest), servicing a population of approximately 140,000 people. Introduction The Patrol Division remains the most visible service of the Kootenai County Sheriff's Department. The 71 men and women who comprise the Patrol Division provide first-line police response and other services to the unincorporated areas of Kootenai County, as well as to several contract cities within the County. In 2010 Patrol Deputies spent more than 31,189 hours in those contract cities. Due to the statutory responsibilities of the Sheriff, patrol deputies are asked to perform duties that are beyond the typical general duties in policing. These include patrol of remote areas; backcountry and water rescues; providing back-up to city police agencies; and traveling by ATV, boat, snowmobile or on foot in all weather conditions. Regardless of the circumstances presented, it is the goal of the men and women of the Kootenai County Sheriff's Department's Patrol Division to protect our community by providing prompt, efficient, courteous service to the public, and to Captain Dan Soumas enforce the laws of the State of Idaho with fairness and impartiality. In 2010, Captain Dan Soumas commanded the Patrol Division. Dan is a 22 - year veteran of the Sheriff s Department. Starting as a Search & Rescue volunteer in 1983, heserved as a reserve deputy and marine deputy prior to accepting a full-time position at KCSD in Since that time Dan has been a patrol deputy, FTO, detective, patrol sergeant, Recreation Safety Section supervisor, Patrol Commander, Jail Services Commander, and Jail Custody Commander. This is Dan s second tour as Patrol Commander, for a total of eight years in that position. Dep. Gavin Brodwater positioned his patrol car under the flag during a motorcycle rally/ fundraiser for the Police and Fire Memorial at Cherry Hill in Coeur d Alene in August Dan has also commanded many of the Department s special teams at some point in his career. These include SWAT, the Dive Rescue Team, and the Detention Response Team. He is a graduate of the 216 th Session of the F.B.I. National Academy and holds Idaho POST Supervisory, Advanced, and Management Certificates.

17 17 Lt. Stu Miller assists in the management of the Patrol Division. He was promoted in 2009 to address the need for additional oversight in the Division s many programs, due to extreme growth in the community during the past decade. In addition to being an adjutant to Captain Soumas, Lt. Miller coordinates several programs within the Patrol Division that provide a host of services to the Department and the Community. Due to its complexity and its large number of programs, the Patrol Division is the only division in the Department that is staffed with a Captain and a Lieutenant who assists in the management of the same division. During 2010, Lt. Miller acted as coordinator of the Patrol Division s special programs, including the Traffic Unit, Animal Control Section, Community Service Unit, Field Training & Evaluation Program, the Firearms Training Unit, and special events planning. Many volunteers who work for the Sheriff's Department work in the Animal Control The Sheriff s Department s Animal Control Section is staffed by three full-time animal control officers. They are charged with enforcing the laws and statutes that are specific to animals, including domestic animals and livestock. Unfortunately, a large portion of their calls for service concern abused or neglected animals. Additionally, they also provide education to the community in an effort to reduce or prevent these types of calls. Patrol Division. These volunteers are an invaluable part of the services we provide to the citizens of Kootenai County. Some of these groups are covered in the Volunteer Section of this report on pages They include: Search & Rescue - Mounted Posse - Sheriff's Auxiliary - Reserve Deputies - College Interns - Citizens on Patrol (COPs). Kootenai In addition to basic police services, the Patrol Division also has several specialty teams, units, and programs that support patrol functions and provide specialized services to the community. The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, Dive Rescue Team, Recreation Safety Section, Traffic Team, and Patrol K- 9 Unit are some of the most visible units assigned to the Patrol Division. Animal Control Services and Community Service Officers are also assigned to the Patrol Division. They provide valuable support to community requests for service, as well as to deputies in the field. In 2010, the Department responded to more than 4,300 animal related calls for service; the three animal control officers handled nearly 80% of these calls and the rest were handled by patrol deputies. Lieutenant Stu Miller In 2010, the Patrol Division responded to 30,953 calls for service. Contract cities benefiting from our Patrol Division include: Athol, Dalton Gardens, Fernan Village, Harrison, Hauser, Hayden, Huetter, and Worley, as well as the community of Bayview. AC Sandra Osburn is shown above.

18 18 The Traffic Team has participated in several mock DUI accident presentations put on for local schools by the Kootenai County Substance Abuse Council. Sgt. Smart and Dep. McAvoy are shown standing on the far left of this group of students and other first responders during a mock DUI presentation. In 2010, the Traffic Team handled 100 total crash reports. Three of those were fatal. Sheriff s Department deputies not assigned to the Traffic Team handled two other crashes that were also fatalities. Special Teams Traffic Team The Sheriff's Department s Traffic Team was developed in The program presently consists of 4 members: Sgt. Kevin Smart, Sgt. Ward Crawford, Deputy Kevin Mumford, and Deputy Jack McAvoy. The program was developed to assist with extra traffic enforcement and traffic accident investigations. The goal of the traffic team is to educate and enforce the Idaho State Traffic Laws in an effort to reduce the number of traffic crashes in the Kootenai County area. The Traffic Team participated in many State traffic emphasis details throughout the year geared toward locating DUI drivers, Seat Belt violations, and Aggressive Driving violations. The traffic team also handles all the Kootenai County jurisdiction traffic crashes, ranging from minor damage crashes to crashes involving human fatalities. All four Traffic Investigation Team members have been to multiple traffic crash investigation schools to include Advanced Accident training, Technical Crash Investigation, and Crash Reconstruction training. These schools assist the team with the investigation of all County jurisdiction crashes with professionalism and accuracy. During the year, the Traffic Team also instituted a Young Driver Defensive Driving Program titled 25. This class teaches young drivers, ages 15-24, useful information for making positive driving choices for now and the future. This class is currently being taught by Sgt. Kevin Smart and Deputy Jack McAvoy. Sgt. Crawford and Dep. McAvoy invested more than 320 hours in accident investigations in All traffic crash investigation team members completed 80 hours advanced accident training and 120 hours technical crash investigation. Dep. McAvoy and Sgt. Crawford completed an additional 120 hours of Reconstruction Crash Investigation training. Sgt. Smart and Dep. McAvoy also completed an 80-hour Photogrammetry training session. They participated in seven emphasis programs and earned $ in equipment funding. From this funding they purchased the photogrammetry program, Crash Zone 8, Aras 360, 4 cameras, 4 tripods, and two handheld radars. Smart and McAvoy also participated in two mock crash events with the Post Falls High and Coeur d Alene High schools (as shown above left) and completed eleven 25 classes, graduating a total of 106 students! Dep. McAvoy is shown above performing field sobriety testing on the driver during a mock DUI presentation.

19 19 Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) The SWAT Team is comprised of select members from both the Sheriff's Department and the Coeur d'alene Police Department. The members of this team train regularly in the use of special weapons and tactics to address incidents that exceed the resources of patrol officers. The mission of SWAT is to save lives by quickly and safely gaining control of critical or high-risk situations which have exceeded the resources of patrol responses, or in situations that have the potential to do so. Examples of these types of situations are hostage incidents, active K-9 Section The K-9 Unit is made up of three deputies: Deputy Shaw, Deputy Lyons, and Deputy Nelson, who are assigned canine partners K-9 Bari, K -9 Brutus, and K-9 Iron respectively. Our K-9 teams are Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training certified in patrol work, tracking, narcotics detection, and evidence searching. These teams assisted both our patrol division and our detectives division in locating evidence and people in the last year. They are also involved in many community demonstrations and often assist other agencies. Training time is a very shooters, armed/ barricaded suspects, and high-risk warrant service. Elements of SWAT include the Hostage Negotiation Team (HNT) led by KCSD Sergeants Brad Maskell and Ken Lallatin. HNT also includes members from both the Sheriff s Department and Coeur d Alene Police. All members of the SWAT team attend specialized training every month and are required to maintain a high level of physical fitness. important part of maintaining an exceptional K-9 team in addition to maintaining their certifications and skills. Our teams regularly participate in training events with other agencies in the region. Our K-9 Team hosted the Idaho Police Canine Association Conference in In July 2010, Joan Halverson, a former Kootenai County Dispatcher, donated $6,000 to assist with the purchase and training of K-9 Iron. Joan and her family gave the check in memory of her late husband, Dale, who was killed in a motorcycle accident on June 18, 2003 in Oregon. Joan was seriously injured in the same accident. Joan is shown with the Sheriff (at left), our K-9 team, and others. Karo, one of our K-9s, (shown at right) was retired in In 2010, our SWAT team had an opportunity to train with US Customs and Border Patrol (as shown above). In 2010, our K-9 team logged more than 1,100 hours of training. Bari, Brutus, and Iron had 5 captures, completed 22 building searches, completed 15 tracks, and 165 narcotic searches (with 114 finds), had 2 felony and 5 evidence finds, 7 scouting details, 21 demonstrations, and completed 22 security details. These teams assisted other law enforcement agencies more than 95 times throughout the year.

20 20 Special Teams continued Field Training Evaluation Program (FT&EP) The Patrol Division s Field Training and Evaluation Program (FT&EP) is often referred to as the backbone of the department. This is due to the importance of producing a highly trained deputy who can work autonomously. Every newly hired patrol deputy attends the thirteen-week Idaho Peace Officers Standards and Training Academy (POST). Upon their return, they attend the threeweek KCSD Advanced Academy where they learn departmentspecific tactics, policies & procedures, and other essential lessons. Once they have successfully completed the Advanced Academy, they are assigned a Field Training Officer (FTO). This portion of their training is a minimum fourteenweek, intensive on-the-job program. The fourteen weeks are broken into four phases: each of the first three phases is four weeks long, with the final phase lasting two weeks. The trainee is with a different trainer during each of the first three phases and with his/her first trainer during the evaluation phase. Upon successful completion of the Field Training and Evaluation Program, the deputy is then given single-car status and assigned to a shift. There are currently five patrol deputies assigned as Field Training Officers. They are supervised by three patrol sergeants and one administrative sergeant. In 2010, nine deputies completed the FT&EP. In addition to training the newly hired deputies, the FTOs are also tasked with training Animal Control Officers, Civilian Report Takers, and Reserve Deputies. Community Service Officers (CSOs) Our CSOs (from left to right): Diana Mihalek, Gary Shults, and Caitlin Collom at Honeysuckle Beach Boat Launch. The Department s Community Services Unit is comprised of three civilian CSOs. Our CSOs are responsible for responding to report calls that are not in progress such as burglary, vandalism, theft, fraud, and other similar incidents. While investigating these incidents, our Community Service Officers are also called upon to process crime scenes by interviewing victims and witnesses, as well as photographing the scene and collecting evidence. They also complete VIN inspections, mark and tow abandoned vehicles, conduct Neighborhood Watch programs, and assist the department with other related tasks. Having CSOs perform these functions within the department, allows our deputies to be more available to the citizens of Kootenai County, and to be proactive within our community.

21 21 District Deputies The District Deputy Program started in the late 1980s. The deputies assigned as District Deputies work in the outlying areas of the county. In addition to providing law enforcement service to the areas they work, they also attend local council meetings, organize special events in their districts, and attend both school and community functions. Each District Deputy oversees a Citizen on Patrol Program (COPs), located in their assigned district. The Department has five deputies assigned to the District Deputy Program: Deputies Franssen and Maxwell are assigned to the City of Hayden, Deputy Dunkin is assigned to the Athol/Bayview area, Deputy Campbell is assigned to the Cataldo/Harrison area, and Deputy Fresh is assigned to the Worley area. These deputies are given more latitude to adjust their work schedule based on their district s needs and activities. With the exception of the Hayden Deputies, the other District Deputies are assigned 4-wheel drive patrol vehicles due to the mountainous terrain in their districts. From left to right, beginning at the top: Dep. Dave Dunkin, Dep. Chris Fresh, Dep. Terry Campbell, Dep. Nick Franssen, and Dep. Scott Maxwell represent various districts in Kootenai County.

22 22 Special Teams continued Our Honor Guard Members proudly represent our Department. Dep. Chris Fresh (above) is shown here at the 2010 ALS Walk in Coeur d Alene. Honor Guard The Sheriff s Honor Guard was formed in The Honor Guard is the formal representation of the Sheriff at a variety of functions. The Honor Guard participates at funerals, flag presentations, ceremonies, peace officer academy graduations, and other special events in the vicinity. The Honor Guard is made up of six full-time employees from different divisions within the Sheriff s Department (Patrol, Detectives, Jail). If you have a function and would like to use the services of the Sheriff s Honor Guard, call the Sheriff s Department to check their availability. At right (from left to right): Dep. Dale Johnson, Dep. Clay Hilton, Sheriff Rocky Watson, Dep. Chris Fresh and Dep. David Dunkin are shown here at the Idaho Sheriff s Association Conference. Crowd Control Team Dep. Nick Franssen (left) and Dep. Chris Kerzman are geared up for crowd control training. The Crowd Control Team is comprised of three sergeants and ten deputies who can respond to public disturbances throughout Kootenai County. The team has received specialized training in crowd psychology, crowd control tactics, K-9 deployments, less-than-lethal munitions, hostage/officer rescue situations, and gas deployment. During 2010, the Crowd Control Team was deployed throughout the county at several events in a proactive approach to quell any potential disturbances. Some of the events they attended were Bayview Daze, Coeur d Alene s Fourth of July Celebration, Harrison s Fourth of July Celebration, and the Westboro Baptist Church demonstrations.

23 23 Firearms Training Unit The Firearms Training Unit is composed of one Range Master and eight staff members from the Patrol and Detention Divisions. The firearms training assignment is a collateral duty for these department members in addition to their fulltime law enforcement positions. This unit provides initial and ongoing firearms training to all sworn members of the Sheriff s Department. The list of personnel who are provided firearms training include the Patrol, Detention, Detectives, Civil, and Marine Divisions. The Unit also provides firearms training to members of the Bailiff s Office, Search & Rescue, the Sheriff s Posse, the North Idaho POST Academy, the North Idaho Reserve Academy, and other local law enforcement agencies. In addition to training, the unit is also responsible for record keeping and the annual care and maintenance of more than 350 firearms, including handguns, rifles, and shotguns. Additionally, the unit is tasked with testing and evaluating a variety of firearms and ammunition for use by the department. Members of the Sheriff s Department are required to successfully complete two Idaho POST qualification courses per year for their handguns, as well as qualifications for their issued rifles and shotguns. All training is developed and presented by the members of the Firearms Training Unit. In addition to these standardized qualifications, the team also provides realistic force-on-force training and specialized tactical training for the Sheriff s Department. In September, five of our range staff members travelled to New Mexico to represent our Department at the National Police Shooting Championships. Three range staff members also attended the Idaho Governor s Top Ten shooting competition. Dep. Dennis Stinebaugh placed 4th, Dep. Tom Caines placed 6th, and Dep. Ryan Duncan placed 10th. PT Dep. Denny Brodin, Dep. Tom Caines, Dep. Dennis Stinebaugh, and Dep. Nick Franssen represented our Department at the NPSC. From left to right: Dep. Ryan Duncan, Dep. Nick Franssen, Dep. Dennis Stinebaugh, and Dep. Tom Caines prepare to compete in the 2010 National Police Shooting Championships held in New Mexico.

24 24 Recreation Safety Section Kootenai County is home to the largest number of registered boaters in the state, with more than 15,910 registering in Recreation Safety staff lead a hydroplane boat during the Diamond Cup Regatta in Lake Coeur d Alene in The Recreation Safety Section is responsible for providing marine law enforcement and rescue patrols to 18 lakes and 56 miles of navigable rivers within our county. The program operates year-round, but is at maximum deployment May 1 through September 15 of each year. At maximum deployment, the section employs one full-time Sergeant, three full-time Deputies, and twelve seasonal Deputies was the second year the Marine Program utilized Civilian Boat Inspectors to check for vessel safety equipment at the boat launches. This new program has nearly doubled the number of vessel inspections completed during the boating season. Throughout the year, the marine program provides certified boating education courses to the public and conducts patrols on the various lakes and rivers in the county. The program is a leader in the State when it comes to the service provided to the boater. We host an 80-hour POSTcertified marine academy and attend the ten-day boat show held at the Spokane County Fairgrounds. Additionally, the marine deputies conducted more than 3,700 vessel safety inspections and arrested nearly two dozen intoxicated boaters in The Marine program teaches the State Certified Boating Education course to local students. In 2010, 109 students were certified through this course. Throughout the year, the section processes around 100 Marine Event Permits, one of which is the USA National Ironman Triathlon. This annual event brings in thousands of spectators and more than two thousand participants. In 2010, vintage Diamond Cup Hydroplane boats returned to Lake Coeur d Alene for a demonstration event to raise money for the North Idaho Museum. The last time these powerful race boats were here was in the late 1960s. In 2010, a Tactical Marine Course offered our full Recreation Safety Marine deployment to learn some tactics specific to marine situations. The training was also attended by other Marine Units in the North Idaho area. Training was held near Higgins Point.

25 25 Backcountry Team In addition to the Marine Program, the Recreation Safety Section has an active Backcountry Patrol Program that patrols public land in the county. In 2010, the KCSD Back Country Patrol Unit continued in its mission to support backcountry recreational users. This unit emphasizes law enforcement patrols and rescue services within the nearly quarter million acres of National Forest in Kootenai County. Two deputies are assigned to this unit utilizing special equipment and training to provide for the safety of backcountry visitors. The two-man unit uses nontraditional vehicles such as ATVs (all-terrain vehicles), UTV s (utility terrain vehicles), dirt bikes, four-wheel-drive pickup trucks, and snowmobiles to conduct proactive patrols, accident investigations, search and rescue operations, and criminal investigations in the backwoods parts of Kootenai County. Nontraditional vehicles are necessary tools for Backcountry Patrol Teams. Dive Team The Recreation Safety Section is also charged with maintaining an active Dive Rescue Team. The team of twelve members trains year-round in various environments. The divers are trained in boat operations, swift water rescue, and ice rescue, and can dive to 110 feet. Sonar Team In addition to the Dive Rescue Team, the Sheriff s Department has an established team dedicated to the operation of specialized Side Scan Sonar equipment. This Sonar Team was formed in 2006 after a prominent businessman drowned in Lake Coeur d Alene. Side Scan Sonar equipment from southern Idaho was used during the search, resulting in a successful recovery. The use of this equipment prompted a massive fundraising On average, the dive team responds to two dozen calls per year. effort by local residents, friends and co-workers of the drowned man. The fundraising effort enabled the Sheriff s Department to purchase this expensive and specialized equipment. Currently the Sonar team consists of six department members and one volunteer. The team trains on a monthly basis and has logged two successful recoveries since its inception. Dive Rescue Team members are shown above during an ice dive training scenario.

26 26 Detective Division The Detective Division Investigates: Crimes against People Death investigations Child abuse At-risk adults Robbery Family & Domestic violence Custodial interference, protective order violations Sex crimes Runaways Kidnapping Missing persons Stalking Battery Assaults Crimes against Property Burglary Auto prowling Auto theft Malicious injury Cyber crimes Fraud and forgery Drugs and Vice Arson and explosives White collar crimes Several investigators are shown below from left to right: Det. Heather Case, Sgt. Al March, Sgt. Brad Maskell, Det. Jason Austin, Det. Shardell Ellis, Lt. Lee Richardson, Sgt. Jon Bodnar, Sgt. Ken Lallatin, Det. Darrel Oyler, Det. Jerry Northrup and Det. Ryan Duncan. Introduction The Detective Division is staffed by 14 sworn officers and 3 support personnel. The Division is comprised of a Division Commander, five Sergeants, nine Detectives, one certified Evidence and Property Technician with a part time assistant, and a Crime Analyst/ administrative assistant. Duties of the Detective Division include: Investigation of Crimes Against People Investigation of Crimes Against Property Participation in the North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force Registering and monitoring Sex Offenders Evidence and Property Unit Participation in the Drug Turn- In Program Background Investigation Unit Crime Analysis Unit The mission of the Detective Division is to investigate People and Property Crimes that occur within Kootenai County s jurisdiction and present those identified as violators of local and state laws to the judicial system. Each member of the Lieutenant Lee Richardson Detective Division has received extensive training in various areas of investigation. To accomplish the Division Mission and to insure efficient service to the community, detective personnel are on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The Division Commander, Lt. Lee Richardson is a 20+ year veteran of KCSD. Lt. Richardson worked his way through the ranks in Marine, Jail, Warrants, Patrol, Civil and now as the Commander of the Detective Division. Lt. Richardson holds Advanced and Supervisory Certificates, is a graduate of the FBI Command College, and is a member of the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association.

27 27 Special Investigations Unit (SIU) Two detectives are attached to the multi-jurisdictional North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force (NIVCTF) that targets gang member activities, illegal drug and narcotic movement, and organized criminal activity. During the first nine months of 2010, these two detectives participated in 102 joint SIU operations which resulted in the arrest of multiple persons for a variety of criminal charges. Property and Evidence In 2010 this department collected and classified more than 3,600 pieces of evidence to include found/ lost property, firearms, currency and drug paraphernalia. The Medication Turn-In Program has been an overwhelming success with the public bringing in over four hundred pounds of medications for our disposal. The aging bio-hazard facility was replaced this year with a suitable new unit. This was critical for crime scene evidence that requires special D.A.R.E. Inadequate resources, increasing crime investigations, and the overwhelming need for additional detectives to service the caseload resulted in a decision to discontinue the commitment to the D.A.R.E. program. In July, all educational Background Investigations Throughout the year two KCSD detectives are assigned specifically to conduct pre-hire background investigations on potential employees. Through the efforts of our background investigators, KCSD retains high caliber of employees in both sworn and civilian positions. handling for maintaining the integrity of evidence. Collateral duties of the Evidence Technician include being the scribe for the department SWAT Team. This assignment includes the responsibility of towing, responding, equipping, and maintaining the Crime Scene Trailer. The trailer is ready for immediate deployment 24/7, 365 days a year for call-out, and may require traveling to remote areas and to dangerous situations. materials and remaining funds were distributed to the Harrison School District so they could continue with their participation in the program. The position held by a detective for D.A.R.E. was absorbed back into the Detective Division. Lisa Clemensen is shown above in the property room. Lisa received the Kootenai County Employee of the Year Award for Approximately 400 pounds of prescription medications were turned in during The Prescription Medication Turnin program has been very successful. Detectives (above) examine the scene at a death investigation.

28 28 Detective Division continued Crime Analysis Section Crime Analysis is a civilian position responsible for analyzing crime data, providing crime bulletins and statistical reports to detective, patrol, and administration departments. Ramona Stephens, previously in the Records Department, joined the Detective Division in February as a Crime Analyst and Administrative Assistant. She also shares in the task of maintaining the records for Registered Sex Offenders.

29 Jail Bureau 29 Introduction The Jail Bureau comprises the Custody and Services Divisions. It is staffed by 122 employees, 4 parttime staff, and 500 program volunteers, and is commanded by Major Travis Chaney. Major Chaney has served the citizens of our community for more than 32 years. Major Chaney began his career as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff with Kootenai County in In 1978, Sheriff Rocky Watson hired him as a Deputy Sheriff assigned to the Patrol Division. During his law enforcement career, he has commanded the Patrol and Detective Divisions and has served as the Sheriff s Bureau Commander for the Operations, Support, and Jail Bureaus. He has served as a member of the Dive Rescue Team and the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT), completing his assignment as the SWAT Team's Commander. Major Chaney was a founding member of the Department's Field Training Officer Program and the Assigned Patrol Vehicle Program. He has served as a certified police instructor, teaching high-risk and lowthreat traffic stop procedures, building search tactics, and officer survival. Major Chaney possesses a Bachelor of Science Degree, is a Graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy, and holds Management and Advanced Certificates. He is past President of the Montana -Idaho Chapter of the F.B.I. National Academy Associates and the Idaho Jail Administrators Association. Major Chaney has served as a member of the board of directors for various community service organizations and is currently the Chairman of the Region One F.B.I. National Academy Idaho Advisory Board. Dorinda Thurman, Administrative Assistant, provides support to the Jail command staff by preparing correspondence, assisting with budget preparation, maintaining necessary Jail reports, arranging meetings, participating in the development of special projects, scheduling training and travel, setting up and maintaining bureau files, and performing other various administrative functions. Major Travis Chaney Administrative staff are shown below (left to right) standing: Tammy Atteberry and Dorinda Thurman, and sitting: Sergeants Brad Cox and Robert LaFleur. Jail Mission Statement The mission of the Jail Bureau is to hold safely and securely all prisoners lawfully committed to the custody of the Kootenai County Sheriff, and those delivered by competent authority to the jail. While in custody, prisoners shall be afforded all rights and privileges guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States and the State of Idaho.

30 30 Facts about YOUR Jail: A total of 9,209 arrests were processed at the Jail facility in The average daily inmate population was 346; more than 25% of the Jail s inmates are classified as assaultive felons. Total revenue from reimbursement and fees collected from inmates and other government and private entities was $1,260,991. This amount is returned to the Justice Fund for Jail operations. Jail Operations The Kootenai County Jail is designed to function as a detention facility under Idaho Code as follows: 1) For the detention of persons committed in order to secure their attendance as witnesses in criminal cases; 2) For the detention of persons charged with a crime and committed to trial; 3) For the confinement of persons committed for contempt, or upon civil process, or by authority of law; and 4) For the confinement of persons sentenced to imprisonment therein upon conviction for a crime. As such, inmates sentenced for misdemeanors (crimes punishable by sentences to detention facilities of a year or less) are housed in the jail. Inmates sentenced for felonies Jail Overcrowding (crimes punishable by sentences of more than a year) are sent from the Jail to the Idaho Department of Corrections. In 1978, the Idaho Sheriff s Association created and adopted the Idaho Jail Standards, based upon each sheriff s legal responsibility to operate and maintain constitutionally adequate jail facilities. For 2010, the Jail Bureau was in compliance with the Idaho Jail Standards and other state and federal laws and standards. The primary goal of the Sheriff s Jail Bureau is to protect and serve the public by providing the care, custody, and control of pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. The Jail Bureau is cost-conscious in providing a safe, humane, and professional environment for inmates and department personnel. Although voters in Kootenai County failed to support the last two jail expansion proposals, the issue of overcrowding at the jail has not diminished. The average daily inmate population in 2010 was 346, exceeding the jail s capacity of 325. In addition, more than 25% of the jail s inmates are classified as assaultive felons, yet only 20% of the jail s bed space is suited for these inmates. The jail was forced to expand its transport of sentenced county inmates to other out-of -county jail facilities in an effort to reduce dangerous conditions caused by both lack of appropriate housing and overcrowding. As an alternative to expanding the jail, this comes with significant cost to Kootenai County, with no end in sight. Kootenai County and the surrounding communities are slated for continued and significant growth. Despite the county s effort to expand and support many Alternatives to Incarceration Programs to relieve jail overcrowding, the inmate population has continued to grow. Sheriff Watson will continue to strive to maintain the safety and security of the inmate population and jail staff by the continued transport of inmates to other jail facilities both in and outside the state of Idaho.

31 Custody Division 31 Introduction Captain Neal Robertson commands the Custody Division. The division is comprised of 73 personnel who are responsible for the care and custody of all incarcerated prisoners. Capt. Robertson is a 22-year veteran of the Department, beginning his career in the Patrol Division. He has served as a Field Training Officer, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team Leader, and has commanded the Patrol, Custody, and Services Divisions. He is also a 2007 Graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy. Capt. Robertson holds his Advanced and Management certificates and is a Medal of Valor recipient. The primary role of the Custody Division is ensuring the safety and security of the jail, inmates, staff, and visitors. The Custody Division is also responsible for the following operations sections: Classification Unit Warrants/Prisoner Transport Section Cooperative Transports and Extraditions Explosive Recognition Team Detention Response Team Jail Training Officer Program Sergeant Brad Cox continues to serve in the critical position of Custody Administrative Sergeant. He assists Capt. Robertson in overseeing the daily operations of the division. Sgt. Cox is a 10-year veteran of the Department. He began his career in 2000 as a Detention Floor Deputy and was promoted to Floor Sergeant in He has been the Custody Administrative Sergeant since December Sgt. Cox directly supervises the Warrants Division, Transport Division, and Jail Training Officers. He graduated in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, and had 10 years experience in retail management prior to beginning his career with the Department. Jail overcrowding and the transportation of inmates were, and continue to be, major issues faced by the Custody Division. Idaho Law and Jail Standards require the Sheriff to classify and house inmates in a manner that addresses the safety and security of all inmates. In 2010, the Jail was unable to meet this requirement because of the inmate demographics and classification levels. For the safety and security of all inmates and staff, it is necessary to house violent and potentially violent offenders separate from non -violent offenders. Approximately 25% of the jail s inmates are charged with violent felonies, but only 20% of the jail s bed space is suited for them. As a result, on March 31, 2010, the jail contracted with Nez Perce County Jail in Lewiston, Idaho to house the overflow of our violent felons. Most of the inmates held in Nez Perce County are pre-trial and pre-sentenced inmates. These inmates required frequent transports to and from Kootenai County for court hearings and other required appointments. Additionally, the jail began housing sentenced inmates in Ferry County, Washington again. The jail maintains contracts with other jails in Montana and Idaho, and sought to contract bed space with Yakima County, Washington. Approximately 10,000 hours were spent transporting inmates during The total in Kootenai County Alternative to Incarceration Pro- Captain Neal Robertson In 2010, the total cost to house an inmate was $72.69 per day (including personnel, facilities, utilities, basic needs, and out-ofstate transportation and housing due to overcrowding). Average length of stay in the jail per inmate was 19 days.

32 32 Custody Division continued During an average month, there are more than 22 times the people in court-mandated alternative programs to incarceration than those sitting behind bars. The following is a breakdown: 2,788 committed by the court to Unsupervised Probation 366 assigned to Court- Ordered Community Service 2,006 committed to Idaho Department of Corrections - Community Corrections in Dist committed to Adult Misdemeanor Probation 316 committed to the Sheriff's Community Labor Program in an average month 452 committed to the Pretrial Services Program 296 committed to the Sheriff's Work Release Program 77 enrolled in DUI Court 70 enrolled in Drug Court 54 enrolled in Mental Health Drug Court grams is 7,255, with an average of 318 inmates incarcerated at the main jail (not including work release and off-site housing). The jail has received Jail Compliance Certificates from the Idaho Sheriff's Jail Standards Committee for the years 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, and The certificate was not awarded in 2006 and 2008 due to overcrowded conditions. The jail did receive certification for 2010, due mainly to the continued practice of transporting inmates out of the facility to alleviate the overcrowding and increase safety within the jail. Special Teams Detention Response Team (DRT) Dep. Dan Gregg prepares to pat search an incoming arrestee. This team of specially trained and equipped detention deputies is available to suppress major disturbances within the jail and to provide support for special law enforcement operations in the field. They utilize tactical planning and less-than-lethal weapons and munitions to effectively control violent inmates who cannot be safely controlled by conventional means. This team receives specialized training in responding to correctional disturbance situations such as cell extractions of combative inmates. DRT Members include (from left to right): Dep. Nathan Norris, Dep. John Stach, Dep. Paul Hast, Dep. Shawn Ward, Dep. Dan Gregg, Dep. Walt Johnston, Dep. Shawn Somershoe, and Dep. Jarred Peterson.

33 33 Classification The three deputies assigned to Classification analyze an inmate's past behavior while in custody, criminal history, current charges, gang affiliation, and known inmate enemies within the jail. They classify each inmate for housing at the appropriate security level. Classification deputies also serve as the disciplinary review board for inmate rule violations; they held a total of 157 disciplinary reviews and hearings in 2010 and held an average of gang members each day. In 2010, Classification Deputies were responsible for preparing a list of eligible inmates for transport to off-site housing locations based on their classification level and associated risk factors. They also track court dates for inmates housed off site and make coordinated efforts with the transport/warrant deputies to ensure court dates and other miscellaneous appointments are fulfilled. Classification Dep. Kyle Hutchison locates an inmate s classification file. Jail Training Officer Program (JTO) This program is responsible for training all new detention staff members in their duties at the Jail. The JTO Program we use is a nationally accepted training program designed to help the recruit deputy and civilian staff make the transition from the classroom environment of the Detention Academy to the practical application of the skills used on the job in the jail. Phase training is fundamental to the JTO Program. Each phase is designed to provide the following: A systematic approach to jail training. Consistent and standardized training. The means of ensuring the trainee s capability to perform the skills or tasks necessary for competent operation of the jail. An introduction to all areas of the jail by working all watches. The opportunity to train with more than one JTO and be exposed to various techniques while operating within standardized guidelines. There are currently six deputies, three jail technicians and three sergeants assigned to this program. The training includes preparation for the POST Detention Academy, plus up to 16 weeks training within the jail after graduation from the state academy. In 2010, 8 staff members (deputies, clerks, control room operators, and transport personnel) successfully graduated from the Jail Training Officer Program. The training team consists of: (standing from left to right) Dep. Tom Caines, Dep. Dan Gregg, Sgt. Andy Deak, Capt. Neal Robertson, Sgt. Nancy Ellis, Sgt. Brad Cox, (sitting from left to right) Dep. Shawn Ward, Dep. Dustin Lee, and Jail Technicians Andy Williams, Cathy Stephenson, and Laura Sekon.

34 34 Special Teams continued Explosives Response Team The ERT is a combination of patrol and detention deputies who have been trained in explosive recognition, safety zones, and explosive evidence recovery. They function as an on-call response resource when explosive devices are detected or suspected. ERT also liaisons with the Regional Explosive Disposal Unit from the Spokane area. Shown above, the ERT from left to right: Dep. Rikki Hinchee, Sgt. Chris Boots, Dep. Tim Leeder, Det. Darrell Oyler and Dep. Wendy Moore. Shown below, Warrants and Transport staff include (from left to right): Dep. Stephen Webb, Dep. Matthew Cutler, Dep. Sabina Young, Dep. Dan Smith, Part Time Dep. Denny Brodin, PT Dep. Ray Martel, Dep. Ken Hamley, Clerk Kelly Peterson, PT Dep. Dean McMillan, Warrants Technician Tammy Barnes, and PT Dep. Dan Schenk. Warrants and Transport Section The Warrants/Transport section of the jail is responsible for all warrant entry and inmate transports. There are approximately 4,500 active warrants in Kootenai County that are maintained by the two clerks and one deputy in this office. In 2010, this office received 3,157 new warrants and 696 warrants were quashed by the Court. This office is also responsible for coordinating inmate transports for extraditions, and co-op transports within the state and outside the state, as well as court-ordered transports and medical transports. Additionally, 3,592 inmates were seen by judges during video arraignment and 3,300 inmates were transported to the courthouse in downtown Coeur d Alene for hearings and trials. In 2010, the following non-court-related transports of inmates occurred: 2,798 warrants were served in ,193 inmates transported: 1,128 on the North/West Cooperative Shuttle 789 who are temporarily housed out of county 5 U.S. Marshall Transports 9 Out-of-State Extraditions 18 Juvenile Extraditions 337 Medical-related 119 Miscellaneous Court-Ordered 18 Blackfoot Mental Health Facility 62 Orofino Mental Health Facility 705 State Transports 102,291 total miles were driven and approximately 10,000 man hours worked to accomplish this.

35 Services Division 35 Introduction The Services Division provides a variety of services to the Sheriff s Department, but mainly to the jail. The division is composed of the Kitchen Section, Facility Maintenance, Work Release and Sheriff s Community Labor Program, Control Rooms/Jail Technicians, and Medical Section. Four of these sections make up a team of 49 individuals (10 sworn and 39 civilians) who support, in effect, a small city. The fifth section, Medical, includes a team of 6 employees who are contracted through a new medical health care service that was authorized by the Kootenai County Board of County Commissioners in Above, Lt. Kim Edmondson greets a rather large Washington D.C. Police Horse and his rider following her completion of the National Law Enforcement Officer s Memorial 5K Race to Remember. She had the opportunity to participate in this race while at FBI NA training in Quantico, VA. The Services Division is led by Lieutenant Kim Edmondson. She is a 19-year veteran with the Department. She began working in the jail in 1992 and served there as a deputy, a Jail Training Officer, a Sergeant, and an Administrative Sergeant. She transferred to the Patrol Division before being promoted to Lieutenant. She served as the Detective Division Commander for five years prior to returning to the jail in Lt. Edmondson holds Advanced Certification in Patrol as well as in Detention, and holds her Management Certification. In 2010, Lt. Edmondson graduated from the 243 rd Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The primary role of the Services Division is to provide the necessary services for the safe and efficient operation of the jail, and to ensure inmates are provided with appropriate care as directed by Idaho Jail Standards. These standards include nutritional guidelines through food service management and medical, mental, and dental care through inmate health care management. Additionally, the Maintenance Section of the Services Division provides all mechanical maintenance for equipment, building repair and maintenance, grounds maintenance, and janitorial support for the Sheriff s Department campus. Sergeant Rob LaFleur served as the Services Administrative Sergeant in 2010, assisting Lt. Edmondson in overseeing the daily operations of the division and he also served as the Division Commander during her 11-week absence at the National Academy training. Lieutenant Kim Edmondson Truly a city within a city, the Services Division is responsible for nearly $4,000,000 of the Sheriff s annual budget.

36 36 Services Division continued Above, LPN Wendy Bozley and Dep. Chris Wagar assist an inmate in a medical holding cell. Medical Section The Medical Section was initially staffed by one Registered Nurse, three Licensed Practical Nurses and one Health Care Assistant who worked under the authority of a contract doctor. However, beginning October 1, 2010, the Medical Unit was privatized through a contract with Correctional Healthcare Management. This change increased the medical staffing in the unit to include additional LPNs who were staffed for a 24-hour, 7-day-perweek shift. This increased the efficiency of addressing critical medical needs, ultimately decreasing costs associated with otherwise sending inmates to the emergency room for evaluation when medical staff was not available. Additionally, this contract increased the amount of time a physician would be available for sick call. The unit continues to provide nursing care for the inmates by assessing their needs, scheduling medical appointments, dispensing medications, and maintaining medical records in compliance with applicable laws. The inmates are charged the maximum allowed by law for doctor visits. Additionally, inmates are charged for the entire cost of their prescription medication. The medical unit also provides some basic medical training for Custody staff. In 2010, the Medical staff responded to 14,112 inmate requests (kites) for medical concerns. Of those, 3,004 were followed up with nurse visits. Approximately 33% of inmates use prescription medications; 42% of those are psychotropic medications. Commissary sales totaled $231, in Commissary profits were used to purchase items such as: inmate mattresses, blankets, uniforms, sandals, and hygiene items, saving taxpayers thousands of dollars! Kitchen Section The jail's kitchen is staffed by a supervisor, a lead cook, five line cooks, and one clerk. Additional labor is supplied by inmate workers. The kitchen also operates the jail's laundry service, which cleaned approximately 914,575 pounds of inmate laundry in The jail's commissary store is run by the kitchen supervisor and a clerk. This commissary service allows inmates to purchase hygiene items, toiletries, mail supplies, snack food, and other approved items. The profits from commissary sales go into a self-sustaining fund, which allows the jail to pay for certain inmate items and services, thus saving taxpayer dollars. The kitchen also oversees the Inmate Worker Program. The jail tries to maintain a staff of 22 inmate workers who provide the majority of labor in the kitchen, laundry room, and janitorial services. In 2010 the kitchen prepared 407,823 meals at a minimal cost of $1.39 per meal. A total of 57,919 hours of free labor was provided by inmate workers, saving taxpayers thousands of dollars. There were approximately 15,576 special diet meals prepared in 2010 for inmates with special medical needs. More than 9,000 sack lunches were prepared for Sheriff s Labor Program and Juvenile WILD Program participants in More than 19,200 pounds of hamburger were used to prepare meals in More than 14,400 eggs were used in food preparation in 2010.

37 37 Maintenance Section The Maintenance Section is staffed by seven personnel and supervised by Doug Dunlow. The skilled craftsmen in this section are responsible for repairs, maintenance, and grounds-keeping of all KCSD facilities, and for mobilizing and maintaining the Mobile Command Center (MCC) during emergency situations and planned events. The Sheriff s Department s 13-acre complex includes the Sheriff s Office Building, the Jail, the 911 Communication Building, Marine Building and associated boat house, and all outbuildings and grounds at each location. The scope of work required of this section includes repairs to HVAC systems, water distribution systems, refrigeration units, electronic security systems, heating and air conditioning control systems, key systems, locks, carpentry work, metal fabrication, equipment preventive maintenance and snow removal. These craftsmen work diligently to provide quality service to the staff and residents by maintaining the security systems of the jail and all mechanical systems that operate twenty-four hours per day around the complex. In 2010, Maintenance coordinated, managed, and/or completed various large-scale upgrades and repairs. This team has been called upon to maintain aging facilities with limited resources. They do a great job maintaining the safety and security aspects of our jail systems so that our staff can operate in a safe environment when dealing with inmates. The Maintenance Section received more than 1,308 work order requests in Of those, 1,307 were completed in 2010! The Maintenance Section had 76 vendor assists to complete complex repairs in Control Rooms and Jail Technicians The jail s three control rooms are staffed and operated by one civilian supervisor, one civilian assistant supervisor, and 18 Jail Technicians. The Jail Technicians monitor and operate the touch screen control systems in three different control rooms. The system allows the Jail Technicians to oversee and control all staff and inmate movement, speak to deputies and inmates over intercoms, operate all jail doors and gates, observe inmate activities, and enforce inmate rules. Jail Technicians also report any existing and potential safety hazard and security threats, disturbances, and irregularities they see. Jail Technicians keep records of pertinent information on the daily activity logs, monitor and operate a base radio system and a fire alarm system, answer incoming telephone calls, and interact with the public, assisting with their needs. Jail Technicians log all visitors into the computer, checking for warrants and protection orders. They scan incoming and outgoing mail for contraband, escape plans, suicidal thoughts, and violation of protection orders to help ensure the safety and well-being of jail staff and inmates. Jail Technician Clayton Burkhamer is shown operating a touch screen panel.

38 38 Services Division continued Pierce Clegg Work Release Center (WRC) Inmate Labor participants prepare to leave from the Work Release Center. Participants complete various types of labor tasks as Inmates for the Day on the program. The Pierce Clegg Work Release Center, located at 250 E. Dalton Avenue, was originally opened to house inmates who were sentenced by the courts and authorized work release as a means of maintaining their jobs and providing financial support for their families. The Work Release Center is set up to house both male and female inmates and is divided into four dorms. Male and female inmates are housed separately. Other inmates housed at the Work Release Center include inmates who have seven days or less to serve on their sentences and returning weekender inmates. These inmates include those whose classification level meets the requirements of minimum custody. The center is staffed by a sergeant, seven deputies, a clerk, and an accounting technician. In addition to housing inmates, the WRC acts as the daily reporting area for those Sheriff s Community Labor Program (SCLP) individuals sentenced by the courts to participate in the Sheriff s Community Labor Program (SCLP). Staff members are responsible for supervision of work release inmates; signing up, scheduling, and supervising the SCLP participants; and collecting fees, which include Work Release fees, SCLP fees, and inmate restitution fees. The financial technician and clerk work closely with a County-authorized collection agency in an attempt to recover past-due fees. In 2010, 620 individuals were sentenced and authorized work release. Of these sentenced individuals, only 296 qualified for work release, 113 defendants refused to take the pre-work release drug testing, 14 were denied work release due to positive drug testing, and five others were denied work release privileges due to past behavioral problems, unemployment, and/or refusal to pay work release fees. The other 192 defendants chose not to take advantage of the Work Release Program for their own unknown reasons. The Sheriff s Community Labor Program is a sentencing alternative authorized by the courts. It lessens the burden of jail overcrowding by giving the defendant the option to complete community labor instead of incarceration. Participants in this program are required to sign up within seven days of sentencing and are given a set time to complete their program. Each individual s completion of the program and/or failure to do so is closely monitored and reported to the courts. Defendants participating in the SCLP are required to report to the Work Release Center on the morning of their scheduled days by 7:45 am. Work Release Center staff prioritize and assign SCLP participants to municipal projects and non-profit organizations.

39 39 SCLP participants have the opportunity to work at a multitude of different County, State, and Municipal agencies such as Kootenai County s Solid Waste Department, Humane Society and Fairgrounds, Farragut State Park, Department of Lands, Forest Service, Coeur d Alene Parks, Post Falls Parks, City of Hayden, City of Dalton Gardens, and Worley. Participants also complete their services at non-profit organizations such as St. Vincent De Paul, Community Green Cross, and the Corn Maze. SCLP participants have also assisted with setting up and tearing down areas of the Ironman and Race for the Cure events. Labor provided by the participants of the SCLP provides additional work hours on projects and reduces cost to the different organizations. Participants have been tasked with assisting citizens in unloading their vehicles, separating wood and other recyclable items at the Ramsey and Prairie Transfer stations, litter pickup and mud slide prevention at Fighting Creek Landfill, mucking out holding tanks at the Coeur d Alene and Hayden Waste Water facilities, spring cleanup at Worley s Park and Cemetery, clean-up at the Coeur d Alene Tribal Cemetery, flood mitigation control for Coeur d Alene City, maintenance and cleanup for Post Falls Parks Service, county-wide road side litter pick-up, and snow removal for the elderly. In 2010, 5,923 SCLP participants completed 48,208 hours of services throughout the county. This figure equates to $349,508 in savings at $7.25 an hour, to the various agencies who utilized this program. Below, Inmate Labor participants rake a roadside in Worley, ID. Inmate labor participants are shown completing various tasks associated with roadside clean-up throughout the county. Many items are located during roadside clean up. Many times, evidence of drug use, such as these hypodermic needles (above) are located. They are collected from general trash and properly disposed of.

40 40 Support Services Bureau Below, from left to right, Dep. Mark Skindlov, Dep. Shane Vrevich, Sgt. Barry Alleman, Dep. Gary Dagastine and Dep. Mike Douglass make up the sworn members of the Civil Division. Introduction In 2010, the Support Services Bureau was commanded by Major Ben Wolfinger. Major Wolfinger began his career as a deputy in the jail on April 1, After transferring to the Patrol Division on June 1, 1984, he advanced throughout the Department and has been the Bureau Commander in all three bureaus of the Department. In addition to his administrative duties, Major Wolfinger is also a registered lobbyist with the Idaho Legislature and is the media spokesperson for the Department. Ben is well-known in the community through his involvement with several non-profit organizations, his previous leadership roles in the Chamber of Commerce, and his five years serving on the Coeur d Alene City Major Ben Wolfinger Council. Major Wolfinger continues to teach several law-enforcementrelated courses throughout Idaho, which he has done since The Support Services Bureau is made up of the Records and Civil Divisions, the Drivers License Office, the Vehicle Maintenance Shop, and the Communications Division. The Civil Division processed over 1.9 million dollars through their office, most of which came in the form of wage garnishments. Civil Division The Sheriff s Department s Civil Division is the arm of the Department that fulfills the statutory requirements of the Sheriff to serve all of the approximately 140,000 residents. The Civil Division handles the paperwork and processes garnishments, writs, subpoenas, summons, warrants of distraint, and a variety of other court orders. Current staff assigned to the Civil Division includes five Civilian Civil Deputy Technician Support Staff, four sworn Field Deputies, and one Sergeant Supervisor. Civil Field Deputies made nearly 29,000 service attempts during 2010, a reduction of 37% over the previous year. This was accomplished through better use of technology and communications, allowing the Civil Division to effectively serve 92% of all papers sent to the office for service. In other words, the deputies were able to complete a service on the average of every 7 minutes throughout the year.

41 41 Vehicle Maintenance Division The Vehicle Maintenance Shop is on the Sheriff s Department Campus and is responsible for more than 200 county vehicles and vessels from the Sheriff s Department, Assessor s Office, Misdemeanor and Juvenile Probation, Building Department, and other county offices. The three mechanics in the shop maintain the fleet of vehicles, do both minor and major repairs, change all tires twice a year, and fabricate and outfit new vehicles with a wide variety of specialty and emergency equipment. All of the work is carefully documented and tracked for file, liability, Drivers License Division The Drivers License Division of the Sheriff s Department is the mandated vendor for the Department of Transportation for all types of drivers licenses and identification cards. Additionally, all registered sex offenders in Kootenai County must begin their registration process at least annually at the Drivers License office. The office is open from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Promotion of the 8-year drivers license has helped to reduce the and billing purposes by the half-time shop clerk, Faye Kaminski. Faye is also responsible for insuring that all county vehicles are properly licensed and documented with the state and the Idaho Counties Risk Management Program. volume in the Drivers License office approximately 4.6% during The six licensing staff and one supervisor are the same number of personnel serving the residents of Kootenai County as we had in 1998 when the population was about 40,000 fewer. Tammy Brown is shown (left) working at a terminal. Above, the crowded lobby of Drivers License. Erik Feek is shown (above) working on a fleet car. Will Stein, supervisor, is shown (below) in the tire station. In 2010, 49,146 Drivers License transactions were completed. A transaction was completed on the average of every 2 minutes 30 seconds, five days a week, 10 hours a day! The Drivers License Division registered 349 sex offenders in That is an increase of 11.9% over 2009.

42 42 Support Services Bureau continued The Records Division is made up of: 1 Civilian Supervisor 6 Full-Time & 1 Part-Time Records Technicians 1 Full-Time Front Desk Clerk 1 Front Desk Clerk/ Evidence Technician Records Division The Records Division is commonly the link between the Sheriff s Department and the public, as well as with other criminal justice agencies. All documentation generated within the department goes through the Records Division. This includes all crime or accident reports, all citations, and approximately 400,000 pages of inmate files each year. In addition to the National Incident Based Reporting data entry and the managing and retention of all documentation, the division acts as the reception area for the Department. They issue new and renewal concealed weapon permits; photograph and fingerprint registered sex offenders; and fingerprint the public for a wide variety of licenses and security clearance purposes. They also respond to hundreds of public records requests each month. During 2010, the Records Division moved the physical record files into a newly remodeled area providing nearly 1,400 square feet of records storage area. The area was previously the Courtshell area which had been set aside for court purposes. This ground-floor storage area was a great improvement over the second-story area that had previously been used. From left to right, Supervisor Linda Mattos, Carol Gardner, Rhonda Wheelock, Joyce Cox, Roxie Reinking, Jeanne Hooper, and Shelley Stephens work in the Records Division. Paul Klawitter and Kathleen Lankford are not pictured.

43 Communications Division 43 Introduction Brad Coughenour is an Iowa native who served 25 years in the United States Army, where he retired as a Command Sergeant Major. During his military tenure, Brad served in a variety of assignments all over the world, including as a Military Science Instructor at Gonzaga University and Director of Emergency Services at Yakima Training Center. In August 2006, Brad joined the Kootenai County Sheriff s Department as the Director of The Communications Division is also known as the Kootenai County Center. In a restructuring of responsibilities during the fall of 2009, the Communications Division was added to the Support Services Bureau. The Communications Division receives emergency and nonemergency after-hours calls for four law enforcement agencies, nine fire agencies, and the Kootenai County E.M.S. system. The high turnover rate in the Communications Division kept all senior members and the training coordinator very busy during At the end of 2010, 33% of the dispatcher/call taker positions are either unfilled or have personnel in training. An additional 20% of the dispatchers have less than two years of experience. During 2010, the Communications Division handled 179,908 calls for service, including 98,103 law enforcement calls, 33,873 fire calls, and 31,788 medical calls. This is in addition to all of the other officerinitiated radio traffic that is constant. The division handled an emergency call on the average of every 11 minutes during Director Brad Coughenour Robyn Thormahlen is shown working at a dispatch terminal.

44 44 Sheriff s Volunteers Introduction The Kootenai County Sheriff's Department continued to improve and increase the number of volunteers, who provided countless hours of assistance and relief to our staff. KCSD offered a variety of volunteer opportunities in various areas, including: Citizens On Patrol (COPs), Reserve Deputy Program, Kootenai County Search and Rescue, Mounted Posse, Kootenai County Emergency Auxiliary, and a variety of In-House Volunteer support staff. SAR Volunteers search for a plane that crashed in the woods in Search and Rescue (SAR) The Sheriff's Department maintains an active all-volunteer Search and Rescue Council that provides volunteer support on all search and rescue missions. The SAR Council is comprised of three primary and independent units and nearly 80 members. The three units are Kootenai County Search and Rescue, Mounted Posse, and Kootenai County Emergency Auxiliary. The SAR Council responds to all search and rescue incidents in the backcountry of Kootenai County, and also works security details during special events such as the Annual Kootenai County Fair and the Fourth of July celebration. Sheriff s Mounted Posse From left to right, Andrea Sawyer, Maura Gregg, and Tom Newcombe practice survival skills during a SAR winter training. The Kootenai County Sheriff s Mounted Posse is a non-profit, volunteer group organized to promote good fellowship among horsemen of Kootenai County. Their activities have included the following: Regular monthly meetings Parade details Security details Search & rescue details Equestrian trail rides Fundraising activities Community involvement activities The Posse s regular meetings are the 4th Monday of each month, at 7:00 p.m., at the Search & Rescue Council Building at N. Ramsey Road. Kootenai County Mounted Posse is supported entirely by donations from the com- Arnie Wilkins, a Sheriff s Mounted Posse member, has been involved with the group since munity and some reimbursements for search expenses.

45 45 Reserve Deputy Program The Reserve Deputy Program was established to aid and supplement the Sheriff s Department. The program provides support to the Department in all aspects of service when the need arises. Reserve deputies must attend 292 hours of training through a Regional Reserve Deputy training course. In 2010, the Department had six reserve deputies throughout the year in Patrol, the Jail, and the Recreation Safety Section. These deputies volunteered a minimum of 20 hours per month with the department. They are tasked with various duties including traffic control, security details, special functions, and routine patrols with fulltime deputies. These civic minded individuals provide an invaluable service to t h e Kootenai County Sheriff s Department through their volunteerism and support to the community. Our Reserve Program has also been a fantastic recruiting tool, benefitting us by hiring many of those who were able to test drive our agency, and vice versa. Reserve Dep. David Asher (above) donated his time to assist with the Holidays and Heroes Christmas shopping event held annually in Kootenai County. Various volunteers from Search and Rescue, Citizen s Academy, and Emergency Auxiliary are shown above.

46 46 Sheriff s Volunteers continued Kootenai County Emergency Auxiliary Auxiliary members supported the Sheriff s Department at a Coeur d Alene Chamber function to provide a demonstration and lunch to Leadership Coeur d Alene 2010 attendees. In 2010, the various COPs programs logged more than 1,600 hours of volunteer service to the Sheriff s Department and the citizens of Kootenai County. The Kootenai County Emergency Auxiliary is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization. They are a support team for the Sheriff s Department and any other agency that requests their services. They also provide assistance and support to Kootenai County Search and Rescue and Kootenai County Sheriff s Mounted Posse. In-House Volunteer Program Our In-House Volunteer Program stayed steady in 2010 with 18 volunteers who volunteer in Driver s License, the Jail, Property and Evidence, Detectives, administrative areas, Records, and Civil. The in-house volunteers work closely with Sheriff s Department Citizens on Patrol (COPs) They go out on crime scenes, searches, flooding, and anything else they are needed for. They supply the groups with sandwiches, chili, hot and cold drinks, and whatever may be needed to sustain them while they are out on-scene doing their job. staff and help to offset some of the workload. In-house volunteers have helped with filing, research, investigations, painting, electrical work, reorganizing, and any other task we need help with! They are so helpful to us and our staff appreciates them very much. Citizens on Patrol (COPs) is an allvolunteer program serving the different districts in the county. We have an Athol/Bayview unit, a group in Harrison, another in Worley, and the newest unit serves the Hayden/Dalton area. All of our COPs volunteers go through several weeks of training to assist the Patrol Division in a variety of ways, including conducting vacation and security checks, handling abandoned vehicles, completing VIN checks, and participating in community events. They also assist at crime scenes with traffic control and security. Currently, there are 29 COPs volunteers throughout the county. At right, Lew VanDeMark (left) and Frank Kokot, District 1 COPs, are shown here as they assist with traffic control during a police training event in Bayview. In the Hayden/Dalton district alone, volunteers spent more than 1,120 hours doing patrol activities such as security, citizen contacts, and United States Forest Service area checks.

47 Volunteer Recognition Each year, the Sheriff s Department recognizes its volunteer members through a Volunteer Recognition event. Early in 2011, we did just that at our 3rd annual event and awarded five of our members with Volunteer of the Year 2010 awards! Additionally, we recognized those volunteers with 5, 10, 25, and even 40 years of service! Our volunteers are divided into five basic groups: In-house volunteers, who are those people working more directly with the Sheriff s Department offices (civilian compliment, chaplains, reserve deputies, and interns), Search and Rescue Council, Sheriff s Mounted Posse, Sheriff s Emergency Auxiliary, and Citizens on Patrol (COPs, with all districts included) awards were presented during a banquet reception at Cabela s which was attended by approximately 100 volunteers and guests. Our 2010 Volunteers of the Year were each presented with a plaque. Additionally, their names were placed on the perpetual volunteer plaque located in the Sheriff s Department lobby. The 2010 Volunteers of the Year are: COPs - Bill Dexter Search and Rescue - Tom Newcombe Emergency Auxiliary - Brenda Symons In-House - Richard Moser Mounted Posse - Arnie Wilkens Our dear friend, Betty, passed away in She was a wonderful volunteer, not only because she always brought candy bars, but because she was witty and full of personality! She brought a smile to everyone s face. We will all miss her dearly. Betty Smith, our 2009 In-House Volunteer of the Year, is shown here receiving her recognition plaque from Undersheriff Tad Leach. Above: the 2010 Volunteers of the Year received their plaques at the 3rd Annual Volunteer Recognition night. Standing from left to right: Capt. Neal Robertson, Lt. Lee Richardson, Major Dan Mattos, Brenda Symons, Major Travis Chaney, Tom Newcombe, Arnie Wilkens, and Undersheriff Tad Leach; and kneeling: Lt. Stu Miller, Capt. Dan Soumas, and Lt. Kim Edmondson.

48 Organizational Achievements 2010 Retirements: Esther McClaren Admin Support John Crawford Detention Deputy Al Smith Jail Technician Robin Anderson Dispatcher James Bennett Jail Technician Above: Linda Lane, from 911, received the 2010 Kootenai County Employee of the Month Award for February. Deputy Mumford is shown below, receiving a plaque from Captain Soumas for his 20 years of service. Promotions: Ryan Higgins to Sergeant 01/22/10 Jon Brandel to Sergeant 03/18/ KCSD Employees of the Year (announced in 2010): Carol Brown Dispatch Doug Dunlow Jail Civilian Shane Moline Jail Sworn Carol Grubbs Operations/ Support Civilian Eric Hildebrandt Operations/ Support Sworn Kootenai County Employee of the month: Linda Lane February Lisa Clemensen April Jeanne Miles July POST Detention Graduates : James Kelly Class President Jacob Nielsen Fitness Excellence Chris Wagar Marksman, Team Award Phillip Patzer Sharpshooter POST (Meridian) Patrol Graduates: Shawn Lindblom Firearms Possible Ryan Miller Class President POST North Patrol Graduates: Josh Laiva Eli VanDitto Class President, Marksman North Idaho Reserve Academy Graduates: Chris Stangel Jonathan Traw Time In Service Awards: 20 Year Awards: Esther McClaren Jason Austin Kevin Mumford Andy Boyle Lee Richardson Coralie McMillen 15 Year Awards: Carol Eddy Robert Smalley Dan Mattos William Stein Diane MacFarlane Jeffrey Burns Dave Vaughn 10 Year Awards: Catherine Barkley Bradley Cox Paul Hast Rebecca Hodges Jerrie Northrup Jonathan Brandel 5 Year Awards: Gary Shults Christine Krivanek Steven Malcom Chris Meyling Charles Billings Tammy Brown Kirk Kelso Kyle Hutchison Dustin Lee Paul Klawitter Nancy Ellis Chris Fresh Linda Simmons Shane Moline is shown above after receiving an award for being the Jail Sworn Employee of the Year. Level I Marine Deputy Certificate: Bob Quant Level I Animal Cruelty Investigator Certification: Karen Williams POST Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate: Ryan Duncan Matt Edmunds Mark Ellis Erik Hedlund Dale Johnson Matt Zirker POST Advanced Peace Officer Certificate: Eric Hildebrandt Tim Leeder Gavin Brodwater

49 49 POST Level II Detention Certificate: Sabina Young POST Level III Detention Certificate: Donald Fulcher Donald Hall Ken Hamley Wendy Moore Shawn Somershoe POST Master Certificate: John Crawford (Detention) Alana Hunt (Patrol) POST Supervisors Certificate: Donald Hall 2010 POST North Academy, North Idaho Reserve Academy and Marine Academy Instructors: Major Ben Wolfinger Lieutenant Stu Miller Sergeant Jon Brandel Deputy Kirk Kelso Deputy Will Klinkefus Deputy Rich Lyons Deputy Tom Caines Deputy Jeff Burns Detective Jerry Northrup CSO Diana Mihalek In conjunction with Holidays and Heroes, KCSD has a Christmas Crusade bike program. Deputy Alana Hunt is shown here with a happy child who received a new bike, helmet, and bike lock for Christmas. POST Instructor Certificate: Diana Mihalek Jon Brandel Robyn Thormahlen Master Instructor Certificate: Matt Street Marine Law Enforcement Rec. Enforcement Deputy Bob Quant received the Idaho Parks and Recreation Boating Safety Educator of the Year award. Doug Dunlow received a Level III Fire Safety Certificate and completed a Building Maintenance and Construction: Managing Life Safety course. Technical Collision Investigators Certification was achieved by the KCSD Traffic Team: Sgt. Kevin Smart, Sgt. Ward Crawford, Dep. Jack McAvoy, and Dep. Kevin Mumford. Sgt. Crawford and Dep. McAvoy also received Reconstructionists Certifications. Undersheriff Tad Leach authored a research paper, Evaluating the Need for Sworn Law Enforcement Personnel for the Idaho Criminal Justice Research Forum. US Leach also chairs this organization. The paper was disseminated to all chiefs and sheriffs in Idaho. Lt. Kim Edmondson graduated from the 243rd Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA on December 10, Major Dan Mattos authored a paper, The Need to Promote Career-Long Vitality and Wellness in the Police Profession which was published in the October 2010 issue of the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin. Holidays and Heroes participants: Undersheriff Tad Leach Lt. Stu Miller Lt. Lee Richardson Sgt. Joe Jovick Sgt. Mike McFarland Sgt. Nancy Ellis Dep. Brian Dubs Dep. Ryan Miller Dep. Bob Quant Dep. Erik Hedlund Dep. Rikki Hinchee Dep. Jason Shaw Dep. Shawn Lindblom Res. Dep. Dave Asher Marcia Heglie Trudy Whittenburg Tammy Barnes Tammy Atteberry Dorinda Thurman Sandy Osburn Caitlin Collom Lynnell Smith Sarah Quakkelaar Tammy Atteberry (left) and Deputy Rikki Hinchee are shown below with their shopper during Holidays and Heroes.

50 50 Personnel Achievements Dep. Gregg is shown at right with Commander Bob Grendell, of the American Legion Kootenai Post 14. Dep. Dan Gregg received the American Legion Kootenai Post 14 Law Enforcement of the Year Award for 2010, which was presented to him on October 5, Dep. Shardell Ellis participated in a 2-day, 190-mile marathon called Spokane to Sandpoint (S2S) Run with Coeur d'alene City Police Chief Wayne Longo and Idaho State Police Captain Clark Rolllins. The team, appropriately called Running Code! was also made up of Cd A firefighters. The team finished the race in 26 hours and 58 minutes. Doug Dunlow was selected to fill a vacant coaching position with the Post Falls High School baseball team. Dep. Michael Hart conducted Jail DARE Tours as well as private tours for at-risk teens. Ryan Duncan, Jerry Moffett, and Clay Hilton played on a law enforcement football team that took on the non-profit minor league team Spokane Wolfpack in June Sgt. Ward Crawford and Deputies John Dyer and Clay Hilton joined Spokane Police and S.O. members in a benefit hockey game benefitting the Behind the Badge Foundation in November Sheriff Rocky Watson was goated by an anonymous person. Paying to get rid of the kid is a fundraiser for the Wishing Star Foundation. Carl, the goat, was re-goated several times at the Sheriff s Department! Above: Sheriff Rocky Watson (holding the goat) is shown listening to the rules on re-gifting the goat! Below: Detective Ryan Duncan (#95), Deputy Jerry Moffet (#37), and Deputy Clay Hilton (#19) are shown enjoying the game.

51 Kootenai County Deputy Sheriff s Association 51 Greetings, The Kootenai County Deputy Sheriff s Association continues to serve both the community and the members of the Kootenai County Sheriff s Department. The Association contributes to various causes through charitable donations as well as through the volunteer efforts of its members. KCDSA is proud to continue the tradition of dedicating time, talents, and resources to the Kootenai County community and to other members of the KCSD family. We continue to provide monetary, emotional, and moral support to members of the Association and other members of the Law Enforcement Community. Sergeant Jon Brandel, President, KCDSA During 2010, the KCDSA and its members donated money and time to various causes. In addition, KCDSA donated to the Holidays and Heroes program, as well as assisting with providing for various needs of the Kootenai County Sheriff s Department family. The KCDSA continues to work with the Sheriff and his administration in developing a positive and productive working environment. In addition, the KCDSA is proactively training its board members as well as other members on various aspects of police officer rights, grievance procedures, and aspects of meeting the needs of deputies involved in critical incidents. The following members of the department served on The Kootenai County Deputy Sheriff s Association Board for 2010: Dep. Jon Brandel, President; David Vaughn, Vice President; Tammy Barnes, Secretary/Treasurer; Heather Case, Patrol Representative; Kevin Mumford, Patrol Representative; Kevin Muzzy, Detention Representative; Tom Caines, Detention Representative; Cheryl Hallgren, 911 Representative; and Ken Lallatin, Detectives Representative. The Kootenai County Deputy Sheriff s Association looks forward to serving our members, Department, and community in the coming year. We hope to continue in our philanthropic endeavors as well as our cooperative efforts with other entities to ensure the Kootenai County Sheriff s Department is a great place to work for years to come. Sgt. Jon Brandel President, KCDSA

52 52 KCSD 2010 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Kootenai County Sheriff s Department would like to thank all of our employees for their professionalism and their contributions to this report. Created and edited by Lieutenant Kim Edmondson in This report can also be located on the Kootenai County Sheriff s Department website at: