Yamhill County Sheriff s Office Annual Report. Excellence in Service

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1 Yamhill County Sheriff s Office 2010 Annual Report Excellence in Service

2 Regional sheriff s initiative In 2010 our partnerships with other Portland Metropolitan area Sheriff s Offices increased dramatically. We met four times with Clackamas County Sheriff Craig Roberts and his administrative team, Washington County Sheriff Rob Gordon and his staff, as well as Multnomah County Sheriff Dan Staton and his managers. The focus of our meetings was to explore ways in which we could work together in areas such as arrest warrant sweeps, bulk purchasing for our jails, addressing issues with Measure 11, assisting troubled Sheriff s Offices, training our Internal Affairs investigators and civil deputies, exploring ways to reduce sick leave among our employees, saving inmate transportation costs, reducing human trafficking, supplementing DPSST training, and sharing public safety levy strategies. Together the Sheriffs sponsored Civil Deputy and Records Division training and interaction, and connected our Evidence Technicians in an effort to forge relationships, share ideas, and find ways to streamline our processes. During the months of October and November, we brought our jail inmate work crews together to clean brush, limbs and trash from public areas in each county. Each Sheriff assigned inmate work crews from their local jail to four specific project areas identified and targeted by the Sheriffs for their negative impact on the local communities. Inmate crews met for the first project on October 15 th at the Chinook Landing Boat Ramp in Multnomah County. Together the four county work crew teams cleared brush, cut low hanging branches, cleaned debris out of ditches, mowed grass, and picked up litter in the area of 223 rd and Marine Drive. On October 22 nd the teams moved to Yamhill County, where they removed over 5 tons of debris from major trash dumps on forestland. The areas cleaned are frequently enjoyed by hikers, hunters, mountain bikers, and berry pickers. Removed trash included kitchen appliances, water heaters, televisions, tires, buckets, motor oil, plastics, cans, paper products, construction debris, and household rubbish. On October 29 th crews cleared blackberry overgrowth and trimmed tree limbs in Washington County along two fence lines adjacent to Cooper Mountain Elementary School. Washington County Sheriff Rob Gordon chose this project as a cooperative effort between the regional Sheriff s group and the school district. This project enabled our inmates to give back to the community through a project that enhanced the safety of our children, Gordon said. Clackamas County hosted the final cleanup for the year. According to Clackamas County Sheriff Craig Roberts, the project was so successful that his team is working to identify a worthy project slated for the summer of Washington County Yamhill County Clackamas County Multnomah County Sheriff Rob Gordon Sheriff Jack Crabtree Sheriff Craig Roberts Sheriff Daniel Staton Page 2

3 Yamhill County Sheriff s Office 535 NE 5th Street, Room 143, McMinnville, Oregon (503) Facsimile (503) Business / Records (503) Jail Business / Records PREPARED BY: Jack H. Crabtree, Sheriff Ken Summers, Captain Ron Huber, Captain Troy Spurlock, Records April, 2011 It is the Mission of the Yamhill County Sheriff s Office to provide our citizens with high quality law enforcement services, in an ethical and fiscally responsible manner.

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5 Yamhill County Sheriff s Office 2010 Annual Report Table of Contents Regional Sheriff s Initiative. 2 Letter from the Sheriff. 7 Organizational Chart.. 8 Command Staff... 9 Mission, Vision, and Focus Statement 10 Values Statement 11 Yamhill County Map Patrol Division..14 Traffic Reserve Program K-9 Teams Animal Abuse/Neglect Training Standards Grants Dog Control..17 Contract Cities.17 Dayton Lafayette Sheridan Willamina School Resource Officer Forest Patrol Search and Rescue.20 Marine Patrol.21 Civil and Records Division..22 Evidence 24 Investigations 25 Special Investigations Unit (SIU) Intellectual Property Counterfeit Investigation Yamhill County Interagency Narcotics Team (YCINT) and Community Response Team (CRT)..26 Interagency Investigations OLCC Minor Decoy Stings Kyron Horman Search Correctional Facility (Jail).. 30 Jail Operations Jail Inmates Jail Inspections Rental of Jail Beds Evidence-Based Decision Making Incarcerated Veterans Program

6 Yamhill County Sheriff s Office Table of Contents Chaplains Program.32 Jail Volunteers Jail GED Program Out & About: On The Inside (NewsRegister.com Article).33 Jail Inmate Cleanup Crews Court Security...37 Recognizing Excellence..38 Employee of the Year Patrol Deputy of the Year Jail Deputy of the Year OSSA Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Volunteer Programs.. 40 Volunteer Response Unit (VRU) Sheriff s Posse Cadets Administrative Support Volunteers Yamhill Communications (YCOM)..45 Community Outreach 46 7th Annual Sheriff s Office Toy Drive Recognizing US Service Members and Veterans 47 Sheriff s Closing Statement. 49 Photo / Graphic Credits: Annual Report COVER ART: Original Photo (the unaltered version), courtesy of Cinergi Pictures Entertainment and Hollywood Pictures (production companies), from the film Tombstone (1993). Dimensions: 600 x 399. Type: JPEG. Available at: Old Sheriff s Badge. Dimensions: 204 x 204. Type: JPEG. Available at: Pg. 9: Shackles. Dimensions: 400 x 400. Type: JPEG. Available at: Old Keys. Dimensions: 300 x 300. Type: JPEG. Available at Pg. 24: Prevent Child Abuse Ribbon, Dimensions: 325 x 325. Type: JPEG. Available at: Personal Computer Crime Scene Taped, Dimensions: 319 x 376. Type: JPEG. Available at: Pg. 34: Old McMinnville City Jail (1892): Courtesy of the Salem (Oregon) Public Library Historic Photographic Collections. Additional photos taken by YCSO photographers: Carol Hays, Steven Smith, Troy Spurlock

7 Yamhill County Sheriff s Office Letter from the Sheriff Sheriff Jack H. Crabtree It has been my honor and privilege to serve yet another year as the sheriff for Yamhill County. This 2010 Annual Report serves as a permanent document that memorial izes the activities and accomplishments of your Sheriff s Office. I hope you will find it both interesting and useful was another very successful year in terms of maintaining a high degree of public safety to our citizen s, while at the same time performing our duties with fewer resources. The overall crime rate in the United States has gone down, and Oregon s has dropped to its lowest rate in four decades. There are many factors that should be considered when attempting to determine the cause of this good news. Some say that it s in part because the Baby Boomers are aging out and leaving their life of crime behind. Others say it is the result of tougher laws and harsher penalties. One example of such a law is Oregon s Measure 11. M-11 has been responsible for taking violent offenders off our streets and placing them into prison for substantial lengths of time. Regardless of what you believe is the cause for the drop in the crime rate, one thing I am certain of is the fact that the men and women who are charged with protecting us have been a great help in reducing the crime rate. These men and women are highly trained and competent and are motivated to utilize successful strategies that keep you safer. In part, these strategies are based on working closer with the community to solve issues that are of mutual concern; strategies we commonly refer to as Community Policing. There is no doubt in my mind that our practice and refinement of Community Policing is a major contributor to our success. At one time it was the sole responsibility of law enforcement to keep our communities safe. However, as times have changed it is now a shared responsibility. Those in law enforcement cannot do it alone. We ve known this for years and, as a result, we have made major improvements in showing how much more successful we can be when we work closer with the people we serve: our citizens. The other major component to our success is our cadre of volunteers. The YCSO is proud to say that we have well over 100 very skilled and dedicated citizens that step up to the plate every day to ensure our organization runs as efficiently and smoothly as possible. I can truly say that we couldn t do what we do without them. This 2010 annual report will highlight the many services that we provide to our citizens, and I m confident that our commitment and desire to serve our community will be evident. As always, I would like to thank each and every one of my staff and volunteers for their uncompromised dedication and hard work that ensures that Yamhill County remains a safe place to live, work, play and raise our families. Thank you, Jack H. Crabtree Page 7

8 YAMHILL COUNTY CITIZENS SHERIFF Jack Crabtree Sheriff s Mounted Posse Sheriff s Advisory Board Yamhill Communications Captain Ron Huber JAIL Captain Ken Summers PATROL Kellye Fetters ADMIN SUPPORT MANAGER JAIL STANDARDS LABOR RELATIONS ADMIN SUPPORT PAYROLL/CANTEEN/ASSET MGMT Jail Program Supervisor Karen Rogers COURT SECURITY/RESERVES/ TRANSPORTS/EXTRADITIONS Sgt. Mosiman Sato & Reserves FOOD SERVICES Sgt. Mosiman Pelletier/Crackenberg MAINTENANCE Moore/Benjamin/Hall MEDICAL Jail Program Supervisor Karen Rogers Hubbard/Martin/Petrasek/Schmidt JAIL OPERATIONS Sgt. Little/Sgt. Lux/Sgt. Mosiman/ Sgt. Saunders/Sgt. Svenson Bliven/Brooks/Broome/Bunn/Clowser/Donahoo/ Eckroth(FTO)/Hart/Herman/Lang/Manley/ McCommons/Reid/Ruby(FTO)/Shadden/Shaw/ Taylor/Wunderlich/Druery/ J. Summers RECORDS/LEDS/WARRANTS Sgt. Mosiman/Program Supervisor Karen Rogers Harlow/McNeil/McCommons/Norman Smith/Spurlock/Utti/Webster INTERNAL AFFAIRS / INCIDENT REVIEW LABOR RELATIONS PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER CADETS Sgt. Vandewettering/Harrell/Tooley/Shaw CIVIL DIVISION Sgt. Warden/Runyon DOG CONTROL Sgt. Warden/Pitt/Whiting/Lewers EVIDENCE Sgt. Warden/Bales MARINE Sgt. Warden/Tarmichael/Mayer/Palen/ Samerdyke/D. Schmidt/Zindel/Eastman/Menne MOTORPOOL & MATT Sgt. Warden/Sgt. Shipley PATROL CONTRACTS Dayton Sgt. Shipley/Stackpole.5/Palacios.5 Lafayette Sgt. Bowdle/Elder Sheridan Sgt. Vandewettering/Harrell (SRO)/Kowolik/Meade Willamina Sgt Vandewettering/Abo/Hoy-K9.5/Stuart.4 Forest/SAR Sgt. Warden/Casey/Higginson PATROL RURAL Sgt. Bowdle/Sgt. Shipley/Sgt. Warden/Sgt. Whitlow Brester/Brodeur-K9/Broyles/Caughlin/Hoy-K9/Meade Ramsey/Rice/Rickles/Samerdyke/Stackpole.5/Schwartz Tooley (FTO)/Trombla (FTO)/Twitchell/Wehr/Wellborn Wilkinson (FTO)/Young RADIO SY & IMPLEM COM/YCOM USER GROUP Sgt. Warden RESERVES Sgt. Shipley SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT / MCRT Detectives Geist/Steele/Gardner ASSET MANAGEMENT LABOR RELATIONS PERSONNEL STATISTICAL ANALYSIS ACCREDITATION Sgt. Warden/Hays ADMIN SUPPORT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & RECEIVABLE AOS Carol Hays AUDITING / BUDGETING / FINANCE Current Fiscal Review/Projections Incoming Year Preparation GRANTS I.S./TELECOM/WEBMASTER Hays/Spurlock OFFICE POLICY & POLICY COMMITTEE PURCHASING VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS Volunteer Coordinator Hays YCOM SUPPORT Hays TRAINING Sgts/FTOs/Instructors/Fetters VISIONAIR RMS / CAD / RAIN / MDT/ FBR Sgt. Vandewettering & Sgt. Warden YCINT / CRT Sgt. Ray/Eubanks/Carelle.4/Christianson.4 Page 8

9 Yamhill county sheriff s office command staff Patrol Division Captain Ken Summers Jail Commander Captain Ron Huber Administrative Support Manager Kellye Fetters Patrol Administrative Sergeant Sergeant Steve Warden Jail Administrative Sergeant Sergeant Jason Mosiman Administrative Office Specialist Carol Hays Jail Program Supervisor Karen Rogers Page 9

10 SHERIFF S OFFICE MISSION, VISION & FOCUS MISSION The Mission of the Yamhill County Sheriff s Office is to provide our citizens with high quality law enforcement services, in an ethical and fiscally responsible manner. In fulfilling our mission, we need the support of the citizens of Yamhill County and elected officials in order to provide the quality of service our values commit us to providing. VISION The Yamhill County Sheriff s Office is staffed with highly competent and motivated staff that are committed to providing high quality public safety to its citizens as well as its visitors. The Yamhill County Sheriff s Office has always valued these attributes and diligently works to maintain and improve these relationships. The bridge which links the community with law enforcement is built not only on respect for the law, but on communications, knowledge, and an understanding with the public. The Yamhill County Sheriff s Office is dedicated to increasing our community s knowledge about the operations and function of a law enforcement agency. We are committed to Excellence in Service in demonstrating the highest ethical and moral standards. Also, we are held accountable for our actions and will strive to work with our community in solving problems of mutual concern. The daily operations of the Yamhill County Sheriff s Office will be based upon efficiency, economy and accountability to all citizens of Yamhill County. FOCUS For local law enforcement agencies to work effectively it is important that the community has a strong sense of confidence and trust in them. Trust and respect, however, are qualities that are difficult to earn and easy to lose. Page 10

11 SHERIFF S OFFICE VALUES HUMAN LIFE We value human life and dignity, as guaranteed by the Constitution. Therefore we pledge: To give our first priority to those situations that threaten human life. To use force only when necessary and when all other reasonable alternatives have failed. To treat every person with courtesy and respect. To provide for the delivery of services to the public in a manner that reinforce the strength of our neighborhoods. INTEGRITY To make decisions without regard to personal gain and/or benefit. To hold ourselves to high standards of moral and ethical conduct both on and off duty. LAWS AND CONSTITUTION We respect the principles which are embodied in the Constitution of the United States. We recognize the authority of federal, state and local laws. Therefore we pledge: To respect and protect the rights of every individual. Annual Report The Yamhill County Sheriff s Office is committed to professional management and to providing our services in a manner that is responsive to community concerns. The men and women of the County Sheriff s Family are proud to share our values with the community that we serve. We believe that integrity is the basis for community trust. Therefore we pledge: To be honest and truthful and to be consistent in our beliefs and actions. Page 11 To treat everyone fairly and without favoritism in the enforcement of the laws of the land. To ensure that our policing strategies preserve and advance democratic principles and values. EXCELLENCE We strive for personal and professional excellence. Therefore we pledge: To be equitable in our hiring practices in the effort of seeking out and employing the best qualified individuals. To train and develop our employees to their highest potential. To seek advice of employees in matters that affect employee job satisfaction and effectiveness. To recognize and reward those individual employees who excel in their work performance and service to the community. ACCOUNTABILITY We are accountable to the people of the community and to each other. Therefore we pledge: To understand the importance of community values and expectations, and to be responsive to neighborhood concerns. To encourage public comment regarding the development of policies that directly affect the livability and quality of neighborhood life.

12 To manage our resources effectively and efficiently. To thoroughly and equitably investigate complaints made against members of our organization. COOPERATION We believe that cooperation with the community and the members of our organization will enable us to combine our diverse backgrounds, skills and styles to achieve common goals beneficial to the community and the Yamhill County Sheriff s Office. Therefore we pledge: To work as a team and to share our responsibilities, to serve the people of Yamhill County along with other agencies and organizations. To involve the community in all policing activities that directly affects the quality of neighborhood life. To deliver our services in a manner that is responsive to neighborhood concerns. PROBLEM SOLVING We are most effective when we can identify and solve community problems. Therefore we pledge: To endeavor to anticipate and prevent crime related problems and to recognize that crime is a neighborhood problem. To plan, analyze, and evaluate information which will enable us to solve crime in the neighborhood, and to be objective in our approach to crime and problem solving. To seek innovative solutions to crime prevention and the apprehension and successful prosecution of criminals within our neighborhood. To maintain crime prevention as our primary goal while vigorously pursuing those who commit serious crimes. OURSELVES We are a dedicated, caring, and capable people who are performing important and satisfying work for the people of Yamhill County. Therefore we pledge: To respect, care about, trust, and support each other and to maintain our perspective and sense of humor. To be disciplined, professional, reliable, and to maintain a balance between our professional and personal lives. To maintain the high values and standards we espouse both on and off duty. To seek to provide stability, continuity, and consistency in all departmental operations. The Yamhill County Sheriff s Office exists to serve the community by protecting life and property; by preventing crime; by enforcing the laws and by maintaining order for all people. Central to our mission are the values which guide our work and decisions. Our values help us contribute to the high quality of life in Yamhill County. The public s trust and confidence given to those in law enforcement requires the adoption and compliance of stated values. These values are the foundation upon which our polices, goals, and operations are built. As a result, all of our actions and decisions are premised upon our commitment to Honesty, Loyalty, and Unity. Page 12

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14 PATROL DIVISION The Patrol Division has 26 deputies, 6 sergeants, 1 detective, and 5 reserves charged with facilitating the following patrol related operations: traffic enforcement, K-9, contractual law enforcement in specific cities within Yamhill County, dog control, forest, marine and special investigations. In 2010, the Sheriff s Office received more than 24,870 calls for service that included but were not limited to the following: traffic accidents, alarm notifications, civil issues, person and property related crimes, animal welfare checks for abuse and/or neglect, and additional various criminal investigations. A key component of the law enforcement services provided by the patrol division is having a positive and observable presence within the community. The primary aspect of this presence is our focus on customer service. Anyone having contact with one of our deputies can expect the following: All persons will be treated with courtesy, respect and professionalism. Fairness and equitable decisions made based on the circumstances of the situation or event. Quick and dependable responses to all calls for law enforcement services. Providing clear and concise information that will assist all customers contacted. Annual Report The Patrol Division is dedicated to the enhancement of the livability and quality of life in Yamhill County, improving public safety, and providing education to our citizens. Our deputies patrol 718 square miles day and night, intent on proactive law enforcement and preventing crime through the pursuit of would be criminals. TRAFFIC There are two teams each of both day and night shift, with each shift being a 12-hour tour of duty, and a West Valley contract city shift. The enforcement style is left up to each team; either they individually target specific areas or they utilize the team approach in a concentrated effort to address a particular area of concern. As law enforcement officers, Sheriff s deputies have discretion whether or not to issue a citation. This leaves them free to enforce either the letter or the spirit of the law when and where prudent. Citations that are issued in the county are cited into Circuit court. Citations that are issued within the jurisdiction of the contract cities are cited into their respective municipal court. RESERVE PROGRAM The Reserve Patrol program provides supplemental personnel that broadens the capabilities of the patrol division. As such, it enables deputies to handle unusual events and emergencies as they arise. In addition, reserve deputies enhance public services while gaining citizen support and understanding of the law enforcement function through citizen involvement. This year Sheriff Crabtree launched an aggressive campaign to recruit and hire the best qualified Reserve Patrol candidates to fulfill the mission of the Sheriff s Office. Currently there are five new reserves attending the Reserve Academy, and we are looking forward to their future contributions to the patrol division. In 2010, Sheriff s Reserves contributed over 1,000 hours and saved more than $20,000 for the citizens of Yamhill County. Page 14

15 K-9 TEAMS The Yamhill County Sheriff s Office continues in its commitment to keep drugs off the streets and out of our local schools. In addition to drug interdictions, our newest K-9 commitment is to enhance our level of service in locating lost, missing, and wanted persons. Deputy Marc Brodeur and K-9 Remi had a very busy year in Together the team was deployed to sniff more than 100 vehicles and to assist in the execution of 12 search warrants. During call-outs and requests for assistance, this K-9 team has located over ½ pound of methamphetamines, over 8 pounds of marijuana, and various amounts of other drugs like hashish and cocaine. They were also directly responsible for over 53 drug related arrests. Deputy Brodeur and Remi Annual Report Not only does this team aim to keep drugs off the street, they also aim to keep drugs out of the Yamhill County Jail. With frequent visits to the jail, they provide a visual deterrence to inmates who might otherwise consider bringing drugs into the facility. Deputy Brodeur and Remi continually train with the Hillsboro Police Department and Washington County Sheriff s Office K-9 Teams. These teams are some of the best in the state. This K-9 team also provides the additional assistance to local police agencies, local school districts, Sheridan FCI, and they are always available to assist other law enforcement agencies outside the county. Page 15 In 2010, Deputy Hoy and K-9 Buddy were called out to track lost, missing, and wanted persons, as well as to assist with locating missing articles. Deputy Tom Hoy and Buddy In one great example of their teamwork, they located a female juvenile who attempted to flee on foot after setting fire to her parents rural Yamhill residence. She was later found hiding inside a shop deep in the woods near the property. In another call-out on forest land, Deputy Hoy and Buddy successfully located an intoxicated male who wandered off from camp. The team was also called to the scene of a burglary in rural Newberg where Buddy scented to a location where some of the stolen property had been left behind. Deputy Hoy and Buddy were afforded a great opportunity to gain valuable bloodhound specific training at a conference in the State of South Carolina in Deputy Thomas Hoy and Deputy Marc Brodeur have proven that our K-9 Teams are a huge success both financially and in the field for the year of Both teams having logged more than 407 hours of training while using only 13 hours of overtime. This is an amazing statistic considering they were deployed 139 times during the year and many of these deployments were outside their normal working hours. Each team also volunteered to assist many civic groups throughout the year by giving demonstrations and sharing information. They also taught classes at our Citizens Volunteer Academy.

16 ANIMAL ABUSE / NEGLECT Yamhill County Sheriff s Deputies responded to 47 animal abuse/neglect investigations throughout Six arrests were made as a result of those investigations. The remainder were either resolved through the education of the animal s owners in those cases where probable cause to arrest did not exist, or the allegations were determined to be unfounded with no further action required. Animal abuse and neglect investigations have always remained a priority of the Yamhill County Sheriff s Office. Through partnerships with a number of private individuals and entities, animals found in various states of neglect or found to be the victims of abuse are cared for until they are healthy and rehabilitated. TRAINING STANDARDS In 2010, Sheriff s Office personnel participated in approximately 55 hours of mandatory annual in-service training. In February, office personnel attended a classroom portion of training that covered various topics that included the following: issues in the workplace, internet investigations, agency polices and procedures, leadership skills, stress management, nuclear security briefing, criminal intelligence training, and media relations. In May, three days of Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) training was held at the Corvallis Airport training facility. Also in the same month, patrol and corrections staff participated in Defensive Tactics training that was held in the City of Newberg. PORTABLE BREATHALYZER (PBT) GRANT Deputy Tyler Tooley has been involved in numerous Drug Free Community and Underage Drinking Prevention Programs. As a part of his efforts, in 2010 he applied for and received a grant to purchase 33 PBTs. This allowed one PBT to be issued to every deputy. The PBTs issued were to be strictly utilized for probation clients and MIP parties and are not intended for traffic related incidents and/or DUII cases. DUII AND SEAT BELT GRANTS The Sheriff s Office also received grants from the Oregon Department of Transportation to increase enforcement of seat belt violations and Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII). The grants were provided in October and used through September of the following year. During the period of October 2009 through September 2010, the Sheriff s Office received $16, for seat belt enforcement and $18, for DUII enforcement. Then in October of 2010, the Sheriff s Office received an another $16, for seat belt enforcement and $20, for DUII enforcement. Both grants have provided approximately 620 additional hours that a deputy can be patrolling Yamhill County roads to both ensure safe driving with the use of seat belts and to proactively enforce DUII laws. In July, three days of Confrontational Simulations training was held at the Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Training Facility in Sherwood, OR. Also in the same month, patrol staff completed mandatory internet courses covering the following: OSHA gas pumping, fire extinguisher training, hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens. There were also four firearms qualifications held in March, June, September and December Page 16

17 DOG CONTROL. DAYTON CONTRACT In 2010, the Sheriff s Office renewed its contractual agreement with the City of Dayton to provide law enforcement services. As part of this agreement, the city manager agreed to try two 20 hour per week deputies, working 2 pm to 2 am, rather than one 40 hour per week deputy. This has allowed the Sheriff s Office to provide services seven days a week, thereby increasing the continuity of service to the citizens of Dayton. In 2010, the Yamhill County Dog Control received an above-average number of dogs with medical issues requiring immediate veterinarian care. We are here not only to serve the public, but also to address the needs of the dogs that come into the shelter. All dogs taken in, whether they are strays or personal surrenders, are spayed/neutered and provided with the appropriate vaccines. In addition, each dog is micro-chipped before being placed for adoption. Yamhill County does not euthanize healthy adoptable dogs. Every effort is made to place each dog that comes into the shelter into a loving home. However, the dogs that are more difficult to re-home are sometimes placed in rescues. This provides them with a homelike environment rather than that of a kennel. All dogs available for adoption can be viewed at: CONTRACT CITIES Contractual law enforcement services are provided with the full support and resources of the Sheriff s Office to the cities of Dayton, Sheridan, Willamina (West Valley), and Lafayette. Each city benefits from the following services: communications dispatch, records and statistical data, civil services, service of warrants, drug enforcement and interdictions, and implementation of community policing strategies. The Sheriff s Office is dedicated to providing the best services possible to the citizens of Dayton. As a part of those services, Sheriff s personnel participate in various community events including the Old- Fashioned Festival and the Harvest Parade. LAFAYETTE CONTRACT In 2010, the City of Lafayette saw many changes to its city personnel. New city counsel members and a new city administrator were recently welcomed to the government of Lafayette. We are eager and excited to continue working with local officials and the citizens of Lafayette to ensure a positive living environment for the community. Deputy Angi Elder has assumed the full time contract deputy position, and she has been diligently working with city staff and the community on code enforcement related issues. As such, the services that continue to be provided to the City of Lafayette remain consistent and stable. This includes a 1.5 full time employee and 15 hours of code enforcement. Page 17

18 In addition to providing law enforcement services, the Sheriff s Office also participates in community Functions. These include the annual Cleanup Project, the Pumpkin Festival, the Halloween candy handout, National Night Out, and visiting the kids at Wascher Elementary School on special occasions. The citizens of Lafayette immediately benefited from the inception of the Sheriff s Office s Community Response Team (CRT). CRT members executed a handful of narcotics related search warrants in the city based on citizen s tips and targeted enforcement by the contract deputies. One residence in particular was located less than 20 feet away from the Lafayette City Hall, and the subject of this investigation was charged with selling methamphetamines. SHERIDAN CONTRACT The Sheriff s Office has been providing law enforcement services to the City of Sheridan since There are 3 deputies and.5 Sergeants contracted to the City of Sheridan. Two deputies work night shift while the other deputy is shared with the Sheridan School District in the School Resource Officer position. The.5 Sergeant is shared with a rural patrol team to help provide additional coverage. The annual report for Sheridan indicated a decline in crime. However, one of the continuing concerns is traffic. In response, the Sheriff s Office utilized its volunteer groups in conducting a traffic study. Dependent upon the time of day, the quantity of speeders were low in comparison to the volume of traffic. Notwithstanding, we have used and continue to use an unmarked car to enforce traffic laws. Traffic was also an additional concern during Sheridan Days, which went very well this past year as a result of the valuable assistance of the volunteers to help with traffic control. WILLAMINA CONTRACT The Sheriff s Office has had the Willamina Contract since There were 1.5 positions this year, in addition to a.5 code enforcement position. Unfortunately, the City of Willamina is down 1 position from last year and the Willamina School District had to make budget cuts that included the.5 time School Resource Officer position. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) The SRO position with the Sheridan school district continues to be responsible for enforcing the law and assisting school staff with problem solving Options. Most importantly, however, is the customer service demonstrated through establishing and maintaining the trust and confidence between the Sheriff s Office and the staff and students of the Sheridan school district. Due to limited funding in 2010, the SRO program with the Dayton and Willamina School Districts were discontinued. Nevertheless, the Sheriff s Office is committed to providing any and all assistance to both school districts if and when needed. Though the SRO position is no longer provided in the Dayton School District, Deputy Ramsey continued to provide essential law enforcement services in seeing through an important investigation. As a result, he was provided a letter of appreciation from the Superintendent recognizing his due diligence and performance during his tenure as the School Resource Officer for the Dayton School District. Page 18

19 FOREST PATROL Huber. This project was supported by Yamhill County, Washington County, Multnomah County, and Clackamas County Inmate work crews and respective Sheriff s deputies overseeing the project. It was a huge success. The clean up efforts resulted in the removal of five large truck loads of garbage and debris that were collected from well-traveled and highly-visible roadsides and spur roads off Meadow Lake, Peavine and Baker Creek roads. The Forest Patrol, headed by Deputy Tim Casey and Deputy Dan Higginson, made their patrol presence known this past year with effective enforcement of federal, state and local forestland laws. Their collective efforts have been considered valuable and educational by our contractors and the citizens of Yamhill County. The forest patrol team was instrumental in stopping a large rave party hosted at Whip-Up Flats, a public campground, and in preventing any other scheduled rave parties within the county. Forest Patrol deputies also accomplished their goals of fighting the theft of fire wood, combating trash dump sites, and preventing property damage. A notable achievement for the Forest Patrol was the cooperative, multi-agency, Woods Cleanup Project spearheaded by Captain Summers and Captain Deputy Casey continues to monitor the roads cleaned up and the previous dump sites with a significant reduction in known trash dumps. This include the complete cessation of other dumping sites in remote areas within county forestlands. Both Deputy Casey and Deputy Higginson have also assisted other agencies and Yamhill County s Interagency Narcotics Team (YCINT) with the eradication of marijuana grows and crime prevention on county forestlands. The goals set out and accomplished in 2010 have garnered praise and recognition from our contractors and the citizens of Yamhill County. This speaks volumes about the Sheriff s Office s respect for and dedication to the protecting the environment s ATV patrol season also required the Sheriff s Office to complete an ATV Grant in support of our patrol efforts and equipment needs in the OHV riding areas. With the addition of Deputy Higginson and the increased and desired needs of off road patrol requested by our OHV contractor, it was determined that a second ATV would prove to be very valuable in our off roads patrol efforts. The grant was written in a preset step by step formula requiring us to justify our grant request. As we continued through these steps, we provided documentation that substantiated the need for a second ATV. This in turn supports the need for a second forest patrol truck with all the necessary work equipment and safety tools required to fulfill the Sheriff s Office s mission of enforcing criminal, game, and other state and federal laws and regulations that protect the environment of county forestlands. Page 19

20 SEARCH AND RESCUE (SAR) The Yamhill County Sheriff s Search and Rescue (SAR) has added two full-time search and rescue coordinators: Deputy Dan Higginson and Deputy Tim Casey. The 60-member SAR team, a highly trained group of individuals, was responsive, effective, and professional in both county and inter-county support searches conducted throughout Yamhill County s SAR was one of the key elements in providing logistics support as a part of the overhead team of the Kyron Horman search. This search was the largest in state history. SAR team members constantly train in the following areas: Incident Command System Radio Procedures and Techniques First Aid & CPR Environmental Injuries Map and Compass Reading Emergency Locator Transmitter Tracking Outdoor Survival GPS Training Search and Rescue Techniques Utilization of Search Dogs Crime Scene Searches Tracking SAR members are certified in accordance with the Oregon State Sheriff s Association s standards for Search and Rescue. They are dedicated and skilled volunteers who continue to maintain their endurance and professionalism to find the lost, rescue the stranded or injured, and recover the deceased. Our team is available to respond to community needs within Yamhill County as well as those of other law enforcement agencies throughout the State of Oregon. Page 20

21 MARINE PATROL The Sheriff s Office Marine Patrol has responsibility for up to sixty miles of patrol area on the Willamette and Yamhill Rivers. With an emphasis on boating safety and enforcement, the river patrols spent more than 825 hours on the water during boating season. During that time there were nearly 1,500 contacts ranging from assisting boaters, performing safety inspections and answering questions to issuing warnings, citations and making Boating Under the Influence of Intoxicants arrests. The Oregon State Marine Board recognized several Marine Deputies for their outstanding job performance and lifesaving efforts during the 2010 boating season at the Marine Board s annual Marine Law Enforcement Conference held in Bend, on October 16, Yamhill County s Marine Patrol Unit was recognized with the Seasonal Program of the Year Award for their patrol efforts during the 2010 boating season. The Yamhill County Marine Patrol conducted 652 boat examinations, issued 30 citations and 188 warnings, conducted 26 hull inspections, conducted four boater education classes educating 74 students, and recovered three stolen motor boats. Three deputies on two different incidents were also recognized for their lifesaving efforts. On July 6, 2010, while on routine marine patrol between the I-5 Bridge and the Boones Ferry boat ramp, Deputies Mike Samerdyke and Chris Bryant spotted two dogs struggling in a mud flat on the south side of the river. As the deputies approached what they thought was a medium-sized brown dog and a small yellow/blonde terrier dog, they quickly realized the smaller yellow dog was actually a three-year old boy buried to his chest in the dense mud. Deputy Samerdyke got off the patrol boat and with great difficulty and personal risk, pulled the toddler out of the mud and onto a nearby dock. After securing the patrol boat, the deputies attempted to rescue the dog. After a struggle, the frightened dog was able to make it to the shoreline safely and ultimately returned to the owner s home on its own. I m sure if the boy had been in the mud for another 20 minutes, he wouldn t have made it, said Marine Patrol Sergeant Steve Warden as the award was being presented at the conference. The boy was taken to the Yamhill County Sheriff s Office and soon reunited with his parents, who had just reported him missing. Yamhill County Sheriff Jack Crabtree recalled, Both deputies were in the right place at the right time, with the right equipment to effect this rescue, and we are so grateful. Then on August 6, 2010, while patrolling on the Willamette River, Deputies Dave Palen and Chris Bryant observed a group of people waving and pointing downriver as two heads were barely seen bobbing in the strong current. With careful maneuvering, the deputies were able to get close enough to safely board the victims from the swift current. The two female victims were taken back to their camp where the deputies learned they both had attempted to rescue a third person, who had safely made it back to shore. Deputy Palen and Bryant relied on many years of experience, quick thinking, and training received at the Marine Law Enforcement Academy to safely execute this rescue, said Scott Brewen, Director of the Marine Board. Congratulations to Deputy Dave Palen and Deputy Chris Bryant for a job well done. Page 21

22 CIVIL DIVISION RECORDS DIVISION The Civil Division carries out the Sheriff s statutory The records clerks overseeing the Records Division responsibility for the service of civil process and are the face of the Sheriff s Office as the initial point of execution of writs. These judicial process documents contact for the public. The assistance they provide to originate from the courts, governmental agencies, and the public includes a variety of services ranging from private attorneys in Oregon and throughout the United fingerprinting to obtaining the services of a notary. States. Examples of such documents include summonses, complaints and subpoenas, writs of posses- The Records Division is tasked with several duties and responsibilities on a daily basis. The reports that sion for real estate, writs of garnishment, injunctions, are turned in by the deputies are processed and validated in the software manager for all case records. and orders of protection (e.g. restraining and stalking orders) against domestic violence. For two hours every Wednesday and Thursday, our records clerks process fingerprint requests and accept new Concealed Handgun License (CHL) applications. The civil deputy is formally trained in the civil process to ensure that all court orders are processed in accordance with Oregon law and the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure. The civil deputy serves the documents upon the person named, or if the law allows (i.e. subservice), to a responsible party at the location provided on the documents for service. CIVIL DEPUTY TAMMY RUNYON Tammy has worked for the Sheriff s Office for 15 years. Born and raised in Yamhill County, she has a lot of ties to the community. She came to the Sheriff s Office with a clerical background and started as a records/civil clerk. Shortly thereafter, she assumed the full duties of the Civil Deputy position which she holds today. Tammy is responsible for maintaining our civil division, making sure that the day-to-day processes are entered and all services covered. Additionally, she attends the Oregon State Sheriff s Association s Civil Training twice a year. This allows her to stay updated on any changes in civil laws that could affect the Sheriff s Office. She also provides civil training to new patrol deputies to help assist them in the service of civil papers, which is a part of their daily patrol duties. Other duties performed include the data entry of citations, entering or removing important law enforcement related information from the L.E.D.S. database, maintaining a monthly audit of the case management system (VISIONAIR), running name scans for military recruiters and the Board of Commissioners Office for OLCC applicants, processing CHL applications and printing new and renewal permits, ordering supplies, and registering and submitting sex offender registrations to the Oregon State Police. Additional duties include preparing report statistics, assisting Administrative staff members on requested projects, processing incoming and outgoing business mail, teaming with jail records on special projects, and other duties as assigned. Page 22

23 SENIOR RECORDS CLERK STEVE SMITH Steve has been with the Sheriff s Office for nearly twelve years and has gained a lot of valuable experience throughout his tenure. Prior to coming to the Sheriff s Office, Steve served four years in the U.S. Air Force and holds two degrees: an Associate of Applied Arts in Visual Art and Communications, and a Bachelor of Science in Personnel Management. In addition, he also has a certificate in Graphic Arts and was once a teacher of photographic arts and crafts. Steve s graphic design and photography experience has benefited the Sheriff s Office in several ways including taking general business photographs and photographing crime scenes. During his tenure with the Sheriff s Office he has worked in both the Jail and Sheriff s Office Records. RECORDS CLERK TROY SPURLOCK Troy, a former U.S. Army Military Police Investigator, first came to the Sheriff s Office as an intern from Portland State University (PSU) as a part of his Criminal Justice degree program. In 2009, Troy was hired as a full-time records clerk. He continues to conduct background investigations for the Sheriff s Office as well as other County agencies. In addition to his records duties, he also assists with grant writing, editing and submitting the monthly newsletter, assisting in the preparation and editing of the annual report, and other writing projects as assigned. RECORDS CLERK TRACIE UTTI The newest member to the records team, Tracie came to the Sheriff s Office in December, Having 21 years of experience working in the insurance industry in a variety of positions, she brings a wealth of customer service skills. In addition to her insurance background experience, she also has more than six years experience as an Administrative Assistant to five pastors and the Business Administrator of Church on the Hill in McMinnville, OR. Tracie possesses a variety of other skills that include a high commitment to customer service, a lot of positive energy, and a get it done attitude. In addition to his degree from PSU, he also has a degree in Paralegal Studies. After graduating from PSU in 2008, he returned to the Sheriff s Office and was hired as a part-time Background Investigator. In addition to his formal education, Troy also has a wealth of experience in skip-tracing. This includes conducting internet database investigations searching for information on an individual s location. This knowledge was used during his internship on a warrant project to locate wanted individuals, several of whom were subsequently located and brought to justice. Page 23

24 EVIDENCE The Evidence Custodian is an important position within the Sheriff s Office. That person is given the vital tasks of maintaining the chain of custody and keeping accurate records of all items placed into evidence. When deputies and/or detectives have collected and placed evidence into secure bins, the evidence custodian begins the process of entering that evidence into the secure evidence property room. An audit of the initial evidence sheets completed by the deputies is reviewed for accuracy. If all items are correctly annotated, the evidence is tagged with a barcode and placed in its assigned location within the property room. Data entry accounting for all the evidence collected is then completed for all items entered onto each evidence record sheet by the deputy or detective who collected it. Due to budget and time constraints, the Sheriff s Office has initiated the policy that all evidentiary items that must be sent to the crime lab for analysis are to be properly packaged by crime lab standards and mailed. Once a month, the evidence custodian will go to the crime lab to collect the evidence that has been processed. Evidence is then returned to the evidence property room pending the outcome of the disposition of the case. When cases are adjudicated the District Attorney s Office sends either an authorization to release evidence or a prosecution decline. When judgments on cases with evidence are received, they are reviewed against the evidence in the database. If wording in the judgment notes that the evidence is to be forfeited, then preparations are made to have the property with monetary value auctioned off and the proceeds are deposited into the Sheriff s general fund account. Depending on the disposition of the court s orders, cash forfeitures are either deposited into the Sheriff s Narcotics Forfeiture Fund or Reimbursement/ Restitution account, or the money is then returned to the owner. Regardless of the outcome of a case, disposable evidence determined to be of no further use is destroyed by use of an incinerator. EVIDENCE CUSTODIAN LORI BALES Lori has been with the Sheriff s Office for four years. She served in the U.S. Air Force as a Security Police K-9 Officer. She also has a strong background in customer service having worked at two health insurance call centers. Lori started as a Records Clerk before being selected to work part time as the Evidence Custodian. Lori also assists with Civil Processing and serves as the Quartermaster. In February of 2011, Lori completed and received an International Association of Property and Evidence certification. This certification is valid for 5 years and is the culmination of working many hours as the Evidence Custodian, attending several training sessions and passing an extensive test. Lori can always be counted on to help with any project, including her assistance in facilitating past Citizen and Volunteer Academies. Page 24

25 INVESTIGATIONS Annual Report The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) conducts thorough investigations of crimes including financial and intellectual property fraud, homicide and unattended deaths, and sex-related crimes. With modern tools and techniques and interagency communication and cooperation, detectives work to solve crimes and bring justice for victims. The SIU team consists of three sworn detectives Richard Geist, Todd Steele, and Kevin Gardner all of whom receive ongoing specialized training. The variety of training they receive equips each detective to perform detailed and lengthy investigations into crimes such as drug trafficking, child abuse (physical and sexual), serious physical assaults, sexual assaults, homicides, and large-scale financially motivated crimes. Additionally, the SUI Detectives are certified Medicolegal Death Investigators through the State of Oregon. As such, they perform many of the death investigations that the Sheriff s Office is tasked to investigate each year. One detective is also a certified Clandestine Laboratory Technician who responds to drug labs located within Yamhill County. SIU detectives are also members of the Multidisciplinary Child Abuse Team. Meeting on a regular basis with other state and local professionals including prosecutors, Department of Human Services representatives, and Juliette s House staff, they discuss current child abuse cases within Yamhill County. Additionally, SIU detectives take an active roll in the Yamhill County Child Fatality Team, which convenes as a result of any child fatality in our county. In 2010, SIU Detectives responded to dozens of drugrelated tips and complaints. As a result, multiple search warrants were executed with several arrests being made, and substantial amounts of illegal drugs and cash proceeds were seized. SIU Detectives also maintain a high skill level in electronic and forensic investigations, making them an invaluable source when the Yamhill County Major Crimes Team is activated. The SIU team also investigated dozens of crimes against children, including those where computers and the internet are involved. These cases, along with several others reported and investigated, are forwarded to the prosecutor s office. Several of the cases have resulted in criminal convictions and lengthy prison sentences for the perpetrators. SIU Detectives consistently team with outside police agencies for homicide investigations, child abuse investigations, and officer-involved shootings. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Counterfeiting In 2010, the Sheriff s Office was involved in a complex investigation into the counterfeiting of merchandise that affected several different public Corporations. Victimized businesses included Nike, Burberry, COACH, Polo Ralph Lauren, and several others. This case was executed with professional precision that resulted in multiple arrests of the perpetrators and recovery of the pirated merchandise. Page 25

26 YAMHILL COUNTY INTERAGENCY NARCOTICS TEAM Sheriff Crabtree became the chair of the Yamhill County Interagency Narcotics Team (YCINT) in March of Sgt. Chris Ray of the Sheriff s Office was selected to replace McMinnville Sergeant Dwayne Willis, who was rotating out of the supervisory position of this multi-agency narcotics team saw several high profile cases, including the dismantling of a methamphetamine ring between Salem and Yamhill County. That case resulted in over 10 ounces of methamphetamines being seized and 5 arrests being made. This case was a positive example of the cooperation between agencies of different jurisdictions. Annual Report DRUG ENFORCEMENT TEAMs ~ YCINT and CRT Another notable case involved a large scale indoor marijuana grow in the West Valley area of Yamhill County. In this case, over 1,000 plants were seized along with heroin and methamphetamine, as well as a large cache of weapons. This case was adopted by the United States Attorney s Office and resulted in the successful prosecution of those arrested and charged. grows were discovered during and after the growing season. Approximately 10,000 plants with a street value of over $10,000,000 were eradicated. Another issue of concern are marijuana grows operating illicitly under the guise of medical marijuana growers. These continue to be a challenge to investigate and subsequently prosecute. Another federal case in which YCINT played a pivotal role in 2010 involved taking down a methamphetamine ring connected to a Mexican cartel. This case stretched from the Oregon coast to Woodburn, and resulted in a significant number of arrests and the seizure of vehicles and proceeds. Throughout the year YCINT has seen a significant increase in the usage and sale of heroin and narcotic analgesics. This appears to be an increasing problem due to several factors including the reformulation of Oxycontin, the price point of narcotic analgesics vs. heroin, and the increased availability of prescription narcotics. Additionally, YCINT continues to see the presence of large-scale marijuana grows run by Mexican drug trafficking organizations (DTOs). In 2010, several In combating this ongoing problem, YCINT has been working closely with the Sheriff s Office Community Response Team (CRT) since its inception. The result of this collaborative effort has resulted in a synergistic effect with an abundance of free-flowing information. Both YCINT and CRT routinely share information and work cases with the Newberg Police Department s drug enforcement detectives. In November of 2010, the following media release was issued regarding a successful YCINT investigation: Page 26

27 YCINT served a narcotics search warrant at a residence in the City of Salem capping off a two month investigation into methamphetamine trafficking from the City of Salem into Yamhill County. Due to officer and public safety factors discovered by detectives during the investigation, the warrant was served by Salem Police Department SWAT members. According to the YCINT chair, Yamhill County Sheriff Jack Crabtree, detectives located cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, cash, and a large quantity of paraphernalia for the delivery and use of methamphetamine. Resident Gina Maxine Lawson faces charges of delivery and possession of methamphetamine and possession of cocaine, said Crabtree. Also arrested at the location was Sergey V. Burlachenko of Woodburn. He was lodged at the Marion County Jail on charges of delivery of methamphetamine and possession of cocaine. Bail was not allowed and an immigration hold was also put in place on Burlachenko. Julio Cesar Luna and Jeremy Allen Olson were arrested on unrelated felony warrants. Over 1/2 pound of methamphetamine was seized by detectives in the case. The YCINT supervisor, Yamhill County Sheriff s Sgt. Chris Ray, praised the assistance of both the Salem Police Department and the Marion County Street Crimes Units. Cooperation between agencies is crucial in drug investigations, Ray stated. Drug dealers don t pay attention to jurisdictional lines. Because of inter-agency cooperation, a large amount of methamphetamine was removed from all of our communities. Salem and Marion County provided important resources that allowed this operation to be a success. COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM (CRT) The Mission Statement of the newly-formed CRT is: To actively and aggressively combat quality of life issues that affect the citizens of Yamhill County through targeted enforcement and proactive patrols, meeting crime where it takes place. An investigation conducted in 2010 by CRT led to the arrest of two McMinnville men and the seizure of methamphetamines, along with marijuana packaged for sale on the streets of Yamhill County. Adam Benneth Ledgerwood and James Douglas Woods Sr. were arrested after deputies recovered 1/4 ounce of methamphetamine and 2 ounces of marijuana from a vehicle occupied by both men. Yamhill County Sheriff Jack Crabtree said that the investigation continued at a Kauer Drive residence where packaged marijuana, 133 marijuana plants, and methamphetamine were located. This operation exemplifies what this team is all about. We believe that the suspects actions were negatively affecting the quality of life for our residents, therefore CRT moved quickly on this investigation. Ledgerwood was lodged in the Yamhill County Jail on charges of Delivery and Possession of Methamphetamine, Conspiracy to Deliver Methamphetamine, Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon, and Carrying a Concealed Weapon. Woods was lodged on charges of Delivery and Possession of Marijuana, Delivery and Possession of Methamphetamine and Conspiracy to Delivery Methamphetamine. Both were held on $40,000 security. Sheriff s Deputies were assisted by Officers of the McMinnville and Canby Police Departments. Page 27

28 INTERAGENCY INVESTIGATIONS OREGON LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION KYRON HORMAN SEARCH In conjunction with the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC), the Sheriff s Office conducted Minor Decoy Operations in OLCC Inspector Chris Nolte and another inspector, along with two patrol deputies and two cadets, were a part of this operation. The cadets, both minors, were sent into various establishments throughout Yamhill County in an attempt to see if employees would sell alcohol to them. Each cadet was given a set amount of cash and possessed only their driver s license, which was presented if asked. Out of 26 establishments that were checked, 9 sold alcohol to the minors. Each employee that sold the alcohol was issued a citation to appear in lieu of custody and released at the scene. Yamhill County Prevention was able to assist with a grant of $1,750.00, which covered the costs of the operation. The Sheriff s Office also assists OLCC with retailer training that teaches them how to read a driver s license from several states to check for falsified or forged licenses. Kyron Horman went missing on June 4th from his school in Multnomah County. The resulting search to find Kyron resulted in one of the largest in Oregon s history with more than 1,300 law enforcement personnel and volunteers from across the state; as well as from Washington and Northern California. Our Search and Rescue was a big part of the week long search for Kyron, and Eric Watt and his SAR team performed above and beyond expectations. The following letter (pg. 29) was received from Multnomah County Sheriff Daniel Staton in response to the overwhelming collective efforts of all law enforcement agencies involved in the search for young Kyron: Page 28

29 Dear Colleagues, As the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office moves through its second week of the Kyron Horman search and investigation, I did not want to let any more time go by without taking a moment to express my heartfelt thanks to all of you for your overwhelming support to our agency during this strenuous time. I want to extend my personal thanks to every sworn member, every support staff person, and every volunteer associated with every local, municipal, county and state agency that committed resources to this search and rescue operation, and continued thanks to the searchers and investigative resources still committed to this operation. date would not have been possible if not for your measure of sacrifice toward this cause. Be assured, we will remember your overwhelming contributions of the last several days and we will be ready to return some portion of your support when your need arises. Again, thanks to all of you. Sincerely, Daniel Staton Multnomah County Sheriff I am humbled by the immediacy and the scope of your response. To date hundreds of search and rescue workers, investigators, site security personnel, logistical support staff, and media and family liaison staff from over 43 individual agencies have been committed to this effort. The initial response to this search operation and investigation was unprecedented, with particular regard to the unqualified and immediate deployment of your personnel and equipment assets to both field operations and the incident command. Also, I must specifically note the incredible level of cooperation and support we received, and continue to receive, from our federal partners at the Federal Bureau of Investigation; certainly a level of cooperation not previously required by this agency. The magnitude of response to this ongoing search and investigation has been unprecedented for Multnomah County and our State as well. I cannot express enough how grateful I am, and how grateful this agency is, for your individual and organization support to this effort. We remain resolute in our continuing efforts to bring Kyron home, and the thoroughness and comprehensiveness of our operations to Page 29

30 YAMHILL COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY The County Correctional Facility strives to maintain a safe and secure jail, in addition to providing a variety of inmate services and programs for stability and the enrichment of inmates with the goal of reducing recidivism. JAIL: PAST AND PRESENT The first jail in Yamhill County was built and housed its first inmate in The county jail today is much larger, with a holding capacity up to 259 inmates, and the technology used to monitor and control the inmates is far more advanced than the first city jail. In fact, the size and overall operations of this facility make it comparable to a small city, with utility costs that range as high as $150,000 to $200,000 per year. JAIL OPERATIONS The inmates take an active part in facilitating various jail operations. These operations include having two inmates in each cell block assigned to ensure each block is cleaned on a daily basis, floor crews to maintain the jail s cleanliness, laundry services, and the preparation and delivery of meals. The jail kitchen is operated by two full-time food service workers who supervise inmates that have passed the required health inspection for food handlers and received their Oregon Food Handler Permit. These inmates are committed to the preparation of an average of 645 to 777 meals a day, depending on the daily average inmate population. McMinnville City Jail (1892) The jail functions on a 24-hour basis, 365 days a year with rotating shifts of correction and reserve deputies maintaining 24-hour security based on an evidence-based model of supervision. Inmates preparing the lunch meal service Yamhill County Jail (2010) Page 30

31 JAIL INMATES Throughout the calendar year, Correctional Deputies booked 4,455 individuals. That number breaks down to a percentage of 76.5% men and 23.5% women. Corrections Deputy escorting an inmate Under a specific classification system which is subject to continuous inspection in order to maintain cell placement standards, the inmates are categorized by their security level upon booking and their inmate status (e.g. pending trial or sentenced for a specific term of confinement). They are then housed accordingly. JAIL INSPECTIONS The jail is inspected on an annual basis by members of the Board of Commissioners, which include Commissioners Stern, George, and Lewis. Annual Report The jail facility passed inspection with high marks and continues in its efficient operation. Jail staff are taking advantage of the recent new renovations of the intake and booking areas, the sally port, and the newlyexpanded medical facility. RENTAL OF JAIL BEDS This contractual program continues with Benton County contracting out for 10 jail beds. In 2010, there were an average of 11 beds rented at any given time. Page 31 EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION MAKING This past year, members of the Sheriff s Office have participated in a 2-year grant project called the Evidence Based Decision Making Initiative. Sheriff Crabtree is on the policy team which also includes Presiding Judge John Collins, Commissioner Mary Stern, District Attorney Brad Berry, Community Corrections Director Ted Smietana, McMinnville Police Chief Ron Noble, Newberg Police Chief Brian Casey, Defense Attorney Carol Fredrick, HHS Director Silas Halloran-Steiner and Victim Services Director Debra Bridges. Sheriff s Office Captains Ron Huber and Ken Summers are involved in several sub-committees working with the policy makers. Seven jurisdictions from various places around the United States were selected for this grant. Yamhill County was the smallest of those jurisdictions. The main focus of the grant is to enhance public safety by reducing the number of victims, encouraging greater offender accountability, reducing recidivism, and using better evidence based practices in all phases of the criminal justice system. The mission is to collaboratively develop a strategic plan to implement proven, cost-effective system improvements. INCARCERATED VETERANS PROGRAM In 2010, the Yamhill County Jail Veterans Program assisted 24 of 156 incarcerated veterans who sought information about their VA benefits. 13 veterans received help with obtaining their military records, 10 were given assistance with finding housing options after release, 8 were given specific benefit information; and three were assisted with enrolling in GI Bill education programs. The major shortfall noted in 2010 was a lack of reliable housing options for homeless veterans upon their release from incarceration. Our goal for the coming year is to improve communication between the Yamhill County Veteran s Representative and State and Federal Veteran s agencies in order to improve placement of homeless veterans.

32 CHAPLAIN S PROGRAM This past year the chaplain s program was reinstituted within the jail facility. There are 6 local-area ministers that have committed to work primarily with our staff. They have agreed to work and be on call for a month at a time. They will also be available whenever a staff member needs assistance. Several of the chaplains have done numerous ride alongs and are committed to making personal contact with as many deputies as possible during their month long commitment. The Chaplains will be available to assist our deputies and their families in matters within the chaplain s professional realm. We anticipate that they will work with the Sheriff s Office and get to know the organizational structure, personnel, and dynamics of our office. The present group includes the following individuals (pictured below): Pastor John Hicks, Pastor Ron Smith, Pastors Fred and Judy Rigwood, Pastor Kent Savage, and Pastor Jim John. Annual Report JAIL VOLUNTEERS All the services our volunteers provide, from education to religious services, demonstrates to the inmates that their rehabilitation and reintegration back into the community matters. Their success is ours and the community s success. This results in reduced recidivism rates among those inmates who receive the various services provided by our jail volunteers. JAIL GED PROGRAM During 2010, we had 26 inmates take part in GED classes in the Yamhill County Jail. The students meet with Teacher Ross Eells three evenings a week for two hours each night, and they are provided with homework to complete in between classes. This program resulted in three inmates successfully obtaining their GED. Many of the students said it had been a longtime goal of theirs to achieve and obtain a GED. Each was proud of the work they completed and the advancements they made in class during their incarceration. John Hicks Ron Smith Kent Savage Jim John Dr. Rigwood Judy Rigwood Page 32

33 Out & About: On the inside By Karl Klooster The one and only time I found myself behind bars is embarrassing to re-tell. A late night, teenage beer bash in a farmer's field landed me and several of my buddies briefly in the Multnomah County Jail. We were crammed together in the same cell for a few hours until, one of our dads arrived to bail us out. We never did go before a judge, and as I recall, there wasn't actually any money exchanged for our release. But the subsequent parental wrath proved a hefty price to pay nonetheless. That's quite a different scenario from what one sees at the Yamhill County Jail. As with all of Oregon's 32 county lockups, it is the clearinghouse for every person arrested in the county, severity of charges notwithstanding. Page 33 From minor felonies to capital crimes, suspected offenders are either arraigned there, if the alleged crime was committed within the county, or held there until they can be transferred to the appropriate jurisdiction. Capt. Ron Huber, the jail commander, arranged time to personally give this writer a tour, along with photographer Marcus Larson. We saw everything from common rooms to kitchen facilities and solitary confinement cells to the library. Huber has been with the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office for 23 years. He was tapped to head the jail by Sheriff Jack Crabtree in His friendly, low-key demeanor belies a professionalism that has earned him high regard both from his boss and jail staff. He escorted us through a labyrinthine series of narrow hallways. All were immaculately clean, starkly unadorned and painted a neutral shade of gray. Locked metal doors with small windows secured access from one area to the next.

34 Capt. Huber carried a sizable ring of keys, allowing him to unlock most of the doors. When shown the surveillance room, we learned that all of the doors can also be unlocked by electronic switches controlled from there. With 110 live video cameras at their command, deputies can monitor every area of the complex, including both sides of all entrance and exit doors. Zoom capabilities give them close-ups similar to those seen in gambling casinos. Given the ability to lock and unlock doors remotely, the staff can move from one area to another without having to carry keys. In fact, none of the 20 deputies on duty during any of the four daily shifts carries either keys or weapons. Staff members communicate via an internal audio system that allows them to converse with one another and with central control. Pointing out that the jail complex consists of three main sections, Capt. Huber described each area as we passed through. "The original jail was built in 1954," he said. "It was added to in the early 1960s, when the new courthouse was constructed, but it only had 68 beds." It's also the only part of the facility that still has a set of barred doors They once served as the main jail entrance. Most of the old jail space was converted to kitchen, laundry and storage areas when the first major expansion and remodel took place in That took the facility up to 154 beds. When the third section was completed in 1997, total bed space increased to its current 263, including 45 to 50 beds for female inmates. More recent additions include a new intake area, nurse's station and sally port, completed just last year. The well-equipped nurse's station is staffed full-time by two registered nurses. Six medical isolation cells occupy an adjacent area. Doctors and dentists visit regularly to examine and treat inmates. In case of an emergency requiring evacuation of the building, the sally port, a large addition on the north side of the jail can accommodate the jail's entire population. Large dormitory-like rooms feature common areas occupying most of the floor space, with rows of double-tier bunk beds on a mezzanine in the rear. Inmates can sit at several round tables surrounded by backless seats, all secured to the floor. As we observed one of the dormitory spaces through an expanse of thick glass running the length of the adjacent hallway, Huber explained that short-term offenders, a number of them still in their late teens, are housed in this area. "Sometimes I feel like we're doing Parenting 101," Huber said. "A lot of these kids have no adult supervision or advice. They lack direction. "They're confused and angry, and in many ways, I can't blame them. But, if they mess up, we get them." Pausing for more detailed explanation where needed, he noted that the average inmate stay is just 17 days, though in a few instances, it can be as long as a year. Monthly population turn-over averages about 400. "Long-term incarceration is not our purpose," he emphasized. "We do have TVs in the common areas, and the library provides plenty of reading materials, but visiting privileges are limited and our outside exercise area is very small." We passed a set of enclosed booths, which allow inmates to talk privately with their attorneys through glass partitions; a classroom where GED courses are taught; and a set of private rooms designed for oneon-one counseling. A small, glassed-in room features a computer programmed with legal reference materials that once required a wall of books. Inmates have access to the computer so they can research case law and legal procedures on their own. Page 34

35 Court arraignments can be done by live-video feed from the jail. Judges in McMinnville and Newberg conduct the proceedings as if the defendant and counsel were physically present. It's all recorded and perfectly legal. Capt. Huber made a point to mention that jail personnel often deal with people suffering from mental health issues and referrals to professionals for evaluation and counseling are an ongoing aspect of services provided to inmates. Some Oregon jails contract out their food service, but Yamhill County operates its own kitchen, overseen by two full-time food managers with the assistance of inmates. Jennifer Crackenberg has been in her position, which is both supervisory and hands-on, for eight years. "We plan the menus a week in advance and purchase all our own provisions," she said. "Everything is made from scratch here in the kitchen. We prepare 270 meals three times a day, so that's a total of 920 meals every day." A sizable supplement to the jail's budget is about $250, in annual revenue generated by "renting" beds to Benton and Jackson counties. This, of course, entails the 24/7 care and feeding of the occupants of those beds. Perhaps one of the most interesting piece of logistics in the Oregon corrections system is called The Hub. Twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, all the county jails in the state transport prisoners from their areas to Salem for exchange. They are then swapped for return to the county and/or facility that has jurisdiction or is taking custody of them. Yamhill County even provides the service for the Federal Correctional Institution in Sheridan. Sheriff Jack Crabtree has high praise for all his deputies and other staff members who oversee people with a myriad of problems that pose a danger to the public and/or cause them to have difficulty getting along in society. "There's a lot that goes into running a smooth operation for a high risk population," Crabtree said. They do it well and I commend them for it." Being on the inside, even if briefly, is a sobering experience. It heightens one's awareness of the necessity for correctional facilities in any society, but also serves as a reminder of how civilized America actually is. Incarceration in this country may be spartan and devoid of creature comforts most of us take for granted, but it's a walk in the park compared to methods employed by many countries. In fact, it's said that the worst thing about serving time is having to deal with other inmates. And that's what I found out while IN and rather restrictively ABOUT - getting a brief glance at what it's like to be the extended guest of county government. Karl Klooster, the News-Register's regional editor Page 35

36 JAIL INMATE CLEANUP CREW The Yamhill County Jail inmate work crew, along with Sheriff Staton s, Sheriff Roberts s, and Sheriff Gordon s inmate work crews, joined together to tackle specific projects in each county during the fall of Over 5 tons of debris was collected. The trash included washers, dryers, kitchen appliances, water heaters, computers, televisions, tires, wheels, construction materials, household furniture, and lots of general garbage. Work Crew Supervisor Ken Huffer worked with Sheriff s staff to coordinate these inmate worker projects. The goal of this cooperative effort was to address areas in each county that have had a negative impact on the local community. On October 22nd, the joint work force made up of 30 inmates, 6 deputies, and 4 work crew chiefs worked within Yamhill County. The project involved the clean up of illegal dump sites and unauthorized target shooting ranges. These sites are areas enjoyed by hikers, hunters, mountain bikers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. This was a very positive work crew project for Yamhill County. By working together we finished in a single day a project that would have taken my crew weeks to finish alone. My overriding goal is to do what I can to keep the roads open to the public. Road closures by the private timber companies are becoming all too prevalent. We all need to pitch in to protect and conserve these important resources, said Sheriff Jack Crabtree. Page 36

37 COURT SECURITY Another responsibility that Courthouse Security is charged with involves the moving of inmates to and from the Yamhill County Jail and other State and County facilities throughout the State of Oregon. Agencies from across the state meet at the transfer hub twice a week to exchange inmates. Training of Courthouse Security personnel in 2010 included the following: firearms qualification, defensive tactics, taser use, use of force, report writing, hazmat, and CPR and First Aid certification. Yamhill County Courthouse Security Office Court Security is comprised of one full-time Deputy Sheriff assigned from the Jail Division of the Sheriff s Office, and seven reserve deputies throughout the year. They are responsible for the safety and security of the Yamhill County Courthouse and its surrounding campus. This includes monitoring state and county offices on all three floors of the Courthouse; thus ensuring the safety of employees and their patrons. In addition to the safety and security of the courthouse, daily perimeter and security checks are also performed. Court Security staff also respond to any security issues for the surrounding county offices, and monitor the nearby public transit bus station for any disturbances. Four members from the Court Security group also attended a two-day Court Security training course provided by the Oregon Judicial Department and the Oregon State Sheriff s Association. This course provided standardized Court Security training for the entire state. Most reserve deputies are retired law enforcement members with years of experience, knowledge, and training. As such, they are a tremendous asset to the daily operations and security of the courthouse and surrounding County campus buildings. Along with ensuring a safe environment for employees and visitors, Courthouse Security is also responsible for escorting and supervising all in-custody inmates between the jail and the County Courthouse for their scheduled court appearances. If those appearances include book and releases, Courthouse Security is responsible for processing those inmates released by the court. Court Security is also responsible for transporting inmates from the Jail to various medical appointments, as well as moving inmates from the Federal Correctional Institution in Sheridan to different facilities. Page 37

38 RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE SHERIFF ANNOUNCES ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS The Deputy and Employee of the year awards are given annually by Sheriff Crabtree to one deputy from Corrections, one from Patrol, and one to a civilian employee. The recipients of this award are recognized by the Sheriff for outstanding performance resulting in improved administration, operations and morale. In addition, each has contributed to substantial savings in manpower or operations costs, has been recognized for going above and beyond the requirements of his/her normal assignment to contribute to a more effective and efficient service, and has demonstrated outstanding work which has brought a great credit to themselves and to the Sheriff's Office. The recipients of the awards are as follows: EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR: JENNIFER NORMAN Senior Records Clerk Jennifer Norman began working for the Sheriff s Office in For the past several years she has been assigned a desk that is positioned to make her the first point of contact for any citizen walking in to the Sheriff s Office. This was done for a specific reason: You can always count on her to have a smile on her face, Sheriff Crabtree said. Jennifer is organized and professional at all times. With compassion and knowledge, she provides our citizens with excellent customer service. Jennifer understands the importance of accuracy and timeliness, and has always been willing to help. She takes personal ownership and pride in huge assignments such as the Concealed Hand Gun License Program, the civil desk, and YCOM User Board. PATROL DEPUTY OF THE YEAR: TIM CASEY With 16 years of law enforcement experience, Deputy Casey came to the Yamhill County Sheriff s Office in According to Sheriff Jack Crabtree, Casey not only understands what it means to be a team member, but demonstrates the true definition of team work every day. Tim has led the office in traffic citations, arrests, civil service, and other assignments, Crabtree said. In his assignment as a Forest Patrol Deputy and Search and Rescue Coordinator, he has investigated drug activity, metal thefts, mail thefts, and wood thefts. He has also received numerous compliments from other agencies, citizens and timber companies. Deputy Casey has an impeccable attendance record, always arrives early and goes home late, and adjusts his schedule voluntarily to meet the needs of the citizens. Crabtree added that Casey was recently assigned to be a Field Training Officer, assisted in writing grants for equipment for the woods program, is a technical crash reconstruction technician, and is a member of the Multi-Agency Traffic Team (MATT). Page 38

39 JAIL DEPUTY OF THE YEAR: JOSH ECKROTH Deputy Eckroth began as a reserve in May of In that assignment he assisted in the jail and serving civil papers. Because of the strong work ethic and performance that he demonstrated as a Reserve Deputy, he was hired full time in the Jail in December of According to Sheriff Crabtree, Whenever I have asked about Deputy Eckroth s work ethic, I ve been told that he is energetic and always willing to help out. He is known as being firm and consistent, and gets along with other deputies and the inmates very well. During Eckroth s 5 ½ yrs with the Sheriff s Office, he has become a Field Training Officer, Oregon Physical Agility Test instructor, and most recently a father. I m very pleased with the character, drive for excellence, and high level of integrity that I have seen in Deputy Eckroth, Deputy Casey and Jennifer Norman Crabtree said. These three exemplify all that is good and wholesome about the Yamhill County Sheriff s Office. I would rate them in the top 10% of all Deputies and Records Clerks statewide. OSSA OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR At the OSSA Sheriff s Winter Conference Banquet, Clancy Hinrichs was awarded the 2010 Oregon State Sheriff s Association s Outstanding Volunteer Award. His submission for this prestigious award was selected above other nominations from Jail Commanders and Sheriffs from Oregon s 36 different counties. Many of you are aware that our office has eight different volunteer programs in which citizens are invited to participate. They are Posse, Search & Rescue, Volunteer Response Unit, Cadets, Jail Volunteer Program, Chaplains, Patrol Reserves, and the Administrative Support Volunteer Program. Last year, YCSO volunteers gave over 10,000 hours of their time and support to our office and community. Their commitment and dedication saved Yamhill County citizens over $180, in tax dollars. We are thankful for everyone s desire to give back to our community through the YCSO volunteer programs. Clancy Hinrichs has been volunteering his time each week for the past ten years by providing Bible studies to the inmates of the Yamhill County Jail. He has spent endless hours working through his church with the transition of hundreds of inmates back into the community. In addition to his time working with Yamhill County inmates, Clancy also assists those being released from the state prison system and he is particularly involved with helping individuals that have no other means of support. For example, Clancy is also an active member of the state organization Home for Good. What an honor it was to have had this opportunity to show that we appreciate and recognize all that Clancy Hinrichs has given to Yamhill County. He has never sought any recognition for the time he gives to others. His heart to serve others is something that we should all emulate. It is only through volunteers like Clancy that our office is able to provide many programs that are vital to our citizens, as well as to jail inmates and their families. Page 39

40 VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS Annual Report The Yamhill County Sheriff s Office provides several volunteer opportunities for members of the community to learn more and be a part of its operations. Those opportunities include the Sheriff s Mounted Posse, Cadets, Jail Volunteers, Administration, Search and Rescue (SAR), Volunteer Response Unit (VRU), and Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES). SHERIFF S MOUNTED POSSE The Posse s purpose is to serve as an equestrian service-orientated extension of the Sheriff s Office. Members will have the chance to attend public and private functions such as community parades, fairs, school events. They may also act as event security for crowd and traffic control. Additionally, each member is subject to call out for emergency service as requested. Membership is limited to persons who are at least 21 years of age, citizens of the United States, of good moral character and reputation, have acceptable mounts, and have transportation to move their mounts. They also must perform satisfactorily on a horse and rider evaluation before final consideration for membership. The Posse meets monthly and rides weekly at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds indoor arena. Training and recreational trail rides and campouts are also held regularly in order to foster camaraderie and the promotion of equestrian skills and experience. The Posse is an all-volunteer equestrian team that is completely self-funded, and they are always actively seeking skilled equestrians who aspire to the highest levels and who exhibit a strong desire to serve their community by volunteering with the Sheriff s Mounted Posse. CADET PROGRAM The Sheriff s Office has an exciting youth program for those between the ages of 15 and 21. Each Cadet will be given the opportunity to learn a variety of skills and to participate in several activities in and outside of Yamhill County. The Cadet Program is self-funded by raising funds through traffic and/or crowd control at various events, and by selling Christmas trees. SEARCH AND RESCUE The purpose of Search and Rescue (SAR) is to assist in various types of searches, community programs and projects, and being generally available to assist the Yamhill County Sheriff s Office and other county agencies in case of emergencies. A team of volunteers that consist of community members from Yamhill, Washington, Marion and Polk counties with combined expertise that includes trained searchers, K9 search teams, ARES, mounted search teams, and air support. New recruits must pass the Training Academy held annually, which is certified by the Oregon State Sheriff s Association (OSSA) and consists of over 60 hours of training. Additionally, all SAR members are required to maintain current First Aid and CPR certifications. Some members also have advanced ratings and standing as First Responders, EMT Basic, and Paramedics. Page 40

41 VOLUNTEER RESPONSE UNIT (VRU) MISSION STATEMENT: "The mission of the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office Volunteer Response Unit is to effectively assist the Sheriff's Office by integrating volunteers to train and participate in a variety of opportunities to positively contribute to our communities." Tasks that VRU performs for the Sheriff s Office include the following: RADAR TRAILER PLACEMENT AND MONITORING Volunteer members rotate the location of the Sheriff s Office vehicle radar trailer to various points throughout the county in order to monitor traffic speed conditions at any given time and location. COMMUNITY EVENTS Members assist in a variety of ways, which include traffic control for parades, foot patrols, and staffing the VRU trailer as representatives of the Yamhill County Sheriff s Office. NEWBERG ROGER S LANDING RIVER PATROL During the summer months, VRU members patrol the boat launch and recreational areas ensuring that boaters submit their launch fees and are exhibiting safe boating practices. CRIME SCENE SECURITY VRU members are trained in providing security to property involved in vehicle accidents, homicides, drug busts, structure fires, and various other related property crimes. VRU ACADEMY Community members interested in becoming a member of the VRU and who desire to assist in crime scene security, among other projects, are required to attend an academy designed to provide the necessary training. VRU applied for a grant with First Federal Savings and Loan to help with the purchase of additional radios. These radios can also be shared in an emergency situation with other units of the Sheriff s Office. Robert Wisniewski of First Federal came by our office and presented the VRU coordinator, Carol Hays, a check for $1, for the purchase of two radios. VRU 2010 SUMMARY The VRU has assisted the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office in a variety of ways throughout We have participated in community education events with our meth education trailer as well as working parades in numerous cities in our county. Some of our participation in these events are in conjunction with other volunteer units within the office such as SAR, Posse, and ARES. VRU members have also helped with community outreach events sponsored by the Sheriff s Office as well as assisting with administrative work. We have also had the privilege of assisting the Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies in Yamhill County with crime scene containment and security. Mike Brandt VRU President Page 41

42 SHERIFF S MOUNTED POSSE Sheriff Crabtree & Posse marching in the Christmas Parade The Yamhill County Sheriff s Mounted Posse is the oldest volunteer group, and it is the second-oldest mounted posse in the State of Oregon. The spirit of service that is exemplified by the members of the posse is self-evident by its Mission Statement: It is the Mission of the Yamhill County Mounted Sheriff s Posse to represent the people of Yamhill County and the Yamhill County Sheriff through volunteer Public service; to project and encourage and environment of trust, security and civic involvement; and to promote skillful, safe and effective horsemanship was an exciting year for the Posse that included continued public service, projecting and encouraging an environment of trust, providing security and civic involvement, and promoting skillful, safe and effective horsemanship. The goals of the Posse for 2010 were met quite well, with training in the Delashmutt Arena and riding in local communities. Our first public event for 2010 was the Juliette s House Kids Fair, introducing local youths to horses and safety. That was followed by multiple county parades and supporting local events like the Yamhill County Historical Society s planting and harvest festivals. A new event in which the Posse participated was the First Annual Horsemanship Challenge. This project was multifaceted, challenging, and very rewarding. Through a Posse fundraising event, we combined bringing a new horse competition to this area with the ability to introduce participants and guests to the wide range of volunteer opportunities with the Yamhill County Sheriff s Office. We continue to be available to the Sheriff s Office for animal transport cases as well as participating in a wide spectrum of activities as needed. Additionally, we have been working with VRU in 2010 and we are looking forward to working with the other volunteer groups and Sheriff s personnel in the coming year. Crystalline Christensen Posse Captain Page 42

43 CADET PROGRAM The Yamhill County Sheriff s Office encourages the involvement of the youth in our community by becoming active members in our Cadet Program. Those between the ages of 15 and 21 who have an interest in law enforcement are sought and recruited into the program. It is open to male and female candidates. The coordinator of the Cadet Program is not only a Patrol Deputy and a School Resource Officer. In addition to facilitating this program, this deputy oversees the background checks, interviews, and joint approval with Sheriff Crabtree of each potential candidate. After completing a six month probation period and demonstrating the required skill set to advance in the Cadet Program, the Sheriff s Office issues that cadet a uniform. During their experience in the Cadet Program, each participant receives practical experience through volunteer service in various departments and divisions within the Sheriff s Office. As volunteers, Cadets do not receive a salary. However, they are covered under Workers Compensation insurance. Annual Report Additionally, the program itself is funded through honorary reimbursements, or stipends, by sponsors of events for which the cadets provide assistance. Examples of such events include the commencement ceremony at Linfield College, the Yamhill County Fair and Rodeo, and traffic and crowd control during Oktoberfest in Mt. Angel, OR. The Cadet program was rather successful during 2010, not only in the number of cadets, but also the progress and changes to the process that we have made to enrich this program and continue to grow. During the year we had an average of 12 cadets in the program, and by year s end there were nearly 15. This is a great improvement from previous years in which we only had anywhere from 5-8 cadets. In 2010, there were more than 1,520 hours devoted to the Sheriff s Office in a variety of functions and details. These hours were all voluntary, cadets were available at a moment s notice. Applications have been increasing and we expect 2011 to be one of the best years yet. As a result of the Cadet Unit s growth, we have three advisors that work with the youth. Some of the functions that the cadets assist with include the Yamhill County Fair Booth, County Fair Concerts, traffic control at the Linfield Graduation, and Mt. Angel s Oktoberfest. New events that took place this past year were the first triathlon and half marathon held in Yamhill County, events for which the cadets provided traffic control. The cadets received a significant amount of compensation from working at the Oktoberfest which will all be used to assist in the purchase of more equipment and training. For more information about the Cadet Program, contact Deputy Roy Harrell, Jr., and/or Deputy Tyler Tooley at Page 43

44 The Sheriff s Office continues in its good fortune with the spirit and interest of citizens from the community sharing their time and experience in a mutually beneficial relationship. Annual Report ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS The Sheriff s Office administration and support staff ensures that deputies and citizens have the best tools at their disposal to aid them in fighting crime. By maintaining online databases and criminal records, our support staff provide an invaluable foundation for success to the law enforcement services that the Sheriff s Office provides the citizens of Yamhill County. Each year the Sheriff s Office receives approximately 25,000 calls for service, issues more than 1,600 citations, and collects a large amount of evidence. In an effort to minimize costs and space, the Sheriff s Office has four volunteers who assist with digital scanning of files to be archived under records retention laws. In addition to scanning, they also file current cases and other documents, update recruitment scheduling, set up presentation display, and perform record searches. Administrative volunteers provide not only an important service to the Sheriff s Office, but to the community as well. Our volunteers assist the Sheriff s Office in a multifaceted capacity. In short, they provided more than 1,000 hours of service saving the citizens of Yamhill County more than $21,360 in wages under the Federal Volunteer Rate of $21.36 (which includes the minimum wage in addition to other benefits). Many of the Sheriff s volunteers have attended and graduated from the Citizens Volunteer Academy. The Fall 2010 Citizen s Academy graduated eleven participants (pictured below): Chris Elliott, Regina Olson, Amber Ruff, Doug Stevens, Traci Utti, Marcia Lavacot, John Lechuga, Linda Olson, Fred Rigwood, Del Whinery, and Roberto Iglesias. Page 44

45 YAMHILL COMMUNICATIONS Annual Report Proclamation National Public Safety Telecommunications Week Yamhill County Communications (YCOM) is the primary answering and dispatch service for emergency and non-emergency calls for all of Yamhill County. With the exception of the Newberg-Dundee Police Department, which has its own dispatch communications center, the Sheriff s Office s, five municipal police departments, nine fire departments, and three emergency medical service districts communications are covered through YCOM. Additionally, YCOM also provides a TDD phone system for the hearing impaired and 24 hour language interpretative line for primarily non- English speaking members of the community. These services provide assistance to dispatchers in an effort to facilitate prompt and attentive emergency services to all residents of Yamhill County. April 11 through 17, 2010 Whereas, emergencies can occur at anytime that require police, fire or emergency medical services; and Whereas, when an emergency occurs the prompt response of police officers, firefighters and paramedics is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and Whereas, the safety of our police officers and firefighters is dependant upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who telephone the Yamhill Communications Agency; and Whereas, Pubic Safety Telecommunicators are the first and most critical contact our citizens have with emergency services; and Whereas, public safety Telecommunicators are the single vital link for our police officers and firefighters by monitoring their activities by radio, providing them information and insuring their safety; and Whereas, the Yamhill Communications Public Safety Telecommunicators have contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires and treatment of patients; and Whereas, each dispatcher has exhibited compassion, understanding and professionalism during the performance of their job in the past year; Therefore, be it resolved that the Yamhill Communications Executive Board recognizes the week of April 11 through 17, 2010 to be National Public Safety Telecommunications Week in honor of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep our cities, our country and our citizens safe. Signed this 9 th day of April, 2010 Sheriff Jack Crabtree Yamhill Communications Executive Board Yamhill County Communications McMinnville, OR Page 45

46 COMMUNITY OUTREACH 7th Annual Sheriff s Office Toy Drive Annual Report Every year the Sheriff s Office is committed to providing community outreach in a variety of ways, in addition to safety-based education to the citizens of Yamhill County. This ongoing partnership with the community is essential towards the reduction of criminal activity and improved livability of the community. One specific blessing this year came with yet another successful annual (7th) Yamhill County Sheriff s Office Toy Drive, which concluded with over $1,800 in gifts delivered to over 300 children. According to Yamhill County Sheriff Jack Crabtree, one young citizen deserves credit for making this year s effort such a resounding success. This year we were able to do even more than years past because of a large contribution of over $1,500 worth of toys from fundraising done by Sydney Geelan, and cousins Marissa Narin, Ashleigh Narin, and Bishop Narin said Crabtree. A donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, matched what they raised dollar for dollar. This gave our Office the opportunity to deliver Christmas presents to more than 300 of Yamhill County s children. I only wish that we could have captured the excitement of the children, or the tears of joy from parents, when they opened their doors to Yamhill County Deputies and saw what their community had given to them, Crabtree said. When a child comes in contact with a Sheriff s Deputy it is usually because of an unpleasant situation; our staff makes every effort to leave a positive impression on their lives. This program gives Sheriff s Deputies the opportunity to connect with these kids. More importantly, this program gives our staff and volunteers the opportunity to deliver a little positive spirit and joy, and hopefully will give the children a positive memory that they will never forget. I would personally like to thank everyone who has contributed to this important project over the past seven years, Crabtree said. Your gifts have made a life long impact on these children s lives and have helped the Yamhill County Sheriff s Office make a difference in our community. Page 46

47 RECOGNIZING U.S. SERVICE MEMBERS & VETERANS The Yamhill County Sheriff s Office recognizes and acknowledges the selfless dedication and commitment of the nation s servicemen and women who have served and continue to serve in the Armed Forces for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and their sacrifice for the common good of all. This includes our very own personnel, volunteers, and their family members who have, over the years, served in the nation s Armed Forces. ~ Thank You! Page 47

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49 In working together with other Sheriff s Offices that border Yamhill County, I believe that the years ahead will prove that such a cooperative relationship will serve to maintain the quality and standard of public safety that benefits our respective communities. I look forward to the future prosperity of Yamhill County. In being your Sheriff, I thank you for your trust and confidence. It is both my honor and pleasure to serve you. Jack H. Crabtree Page 49

50 Yamhill County Sheriff s Office Excellence in Service