MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE Annual Report

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1 MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE 2013 Annual Report

INTRODUCTION 2013 MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE ANNUAL REPORT The Annual Report of the Monroe County Sheriff s Office is compiled in an effort to increase transparency allowing taxpayers to see how

2 INTRODUCTION 2013 MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE ANNUAL REPORT The Annual Report of the Monroe County Sheriff s Office is compiled in an effort to increase transparency allowing taxpayers to see how their dollars are spent and examine how our office lives up to its mission statement. If you have any questions, please contact us at: The Monroe County Sheriff s Office 301 N. College Ave. Bloomington, IN Monday Wednesday 8:00am 6:00pm Thursday Friday 8:00am 4:00pm Except Holidays PH: (812) FAX: (812) E Mail: sheriffsoffice@co.monroe.ion.us 1

3 Mission Statement The Monroe County Sheriff s Office and its employees are dedicated to fulfilling the constitutional mandates of the Office on behalf of the citizens, community, and courts of Monroe County, Indiana and to providing quality law enforcement and correctional services to its constituents. Our Commitments A civilized society expects its courts to function in a safe and secure environment; that inmates are expeditiously transported to and from judicial proceedings and correctional institutions; that criminal records are maintained to insure the positive identification of defendants; that fugitives from justice are apprehended and brought before the court; and that civil processes, writs, and other documents are executed in a timely manner. The Monroe County Sheriff s Office recognizes its responsibility to the citizens and visitors to the area. In doing so, and to insure that citizens receive the highest quality law enforcement and public safety services commensurate with budgetary constraints, this Office shares its broad scope of specialized, quality resources with all municipal, state and federal law enforcement and public safety agencies and with select community groups. The Sheriff s Office will collaborate with community, mental health, educational, and volunteer groups to provide appropriate services for inmates. This Office will also work closely with other components of the criminal justice system in an attempt to improve effectiveness and increase efficiency in operational and administrative endeavors. 2

4 Achievements in 2013 Full time psychologist was hired for inmate assessment A polygraph investigator was trained and began examinations Continued progress toward a digital records system Added seven (7) new in car video camera units, purchased through grant funding Added two (2) new field training officers All patrol supervisors were trained and equipped with pepper ball launchers Increased the number of ILETB (Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board) certified instructors from four (4) to ten (10). Additional training areas were: Firearms, defensive tactics, active shooter, pepper spray and strategies and tactics of police stops. MCSO joined Bloomington Police Department and Ellettsville Police Department to form the Monroe County Traffic Safety Partnership. Continued with Operation Pull Over, a grant funded project, which provided roughly 500 hours of additional traffic enforcement in 2013 MCSO started participating in DUI Taskforce and Aggressive Driving grant funded projects, which provided 300 hours of additional traffic enforcement in 2013 Purchase of a Spillman records management system that is expected to be implemented in 2014 Construction began on the new central dispatch 3

5 The Office of the Sheriff The Monroe County Sheriff s Office (MCSO) is a multifaceted law enforcement agency that interacts with various government agencies (including the FBI, Indiana State Police and the U.S. Marshal Service), local citizen groups and private enterprises. 4

Operations Division Chief Deputy Mike Pershing and Captain Troy Thomas are responsible for activities within this division, which is the primary law enforcement component of the MCSO, and is composed

6 Operations Division Chief Deputy Mike Pershing and Captain Troy Thomas are responsible for activities within this division, which is the primary law enforcement component of the MCSO, and is composed of two sections: Investigations and patrol. When members of the sheriff s reserve are activated, they are also assigned to this division. The Operations Division is charged with the following responsibilities: Dive Team Search and Rescue Preventing the occurrence of street crimes through visible patrol Responding as quickly as possible to all requests of an emergency nature Improving the criminal apprehension rate by conducting thorough preliminary investigations Reducing accident hazards through enforcement of traffic laws 5

Patrol Section The patrol section is the first responder to citizens calls for law enforcement service in the unincorporated areas of Monroe County.

It is important to note that many of the statistics presented throughout this report are generated by the Operations Division.

positions. Beyond that, the strength of this division has remained relatively steady.

7 Patrol Section The patrol section is the first responder to citizens calls for law enforcement service in the unincorporated areas of Monroe County. During 2013, the patrol section responded to 27,054 calls for service and investigated 923 traffic accidents. It is important to note that many of the statistics presented throughout this report are generated by the Operations Division Patrol Staffing In 2008 Monroe County approved the addition of three (3) new deputy positions. Beyond that, the strength of this division has remained relatively steady. Strength refers to the number of positions funded by the County to provide law enforcement services to Monroe County residents who reside outside of incorporated areas. The Sheriff s Office rarely operates at full strength due to position vacancies that occur and the time it takes to train new officers. Training In 2013, a major focus was on training nine (9) new officers. 4,260 hours were spent in this area alone. Two (2) new field training officers were added and we increased the number of ILETB (Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board) certified instructors from four (4) to ten (10). Instructors were added in the areas of firearms, defensive tactics, active shooter, pepper spray and strategies and tactics of police stops. Lastly, all patrol supervisors were trained and equipped with pepper ball equipment. 6

Critical Incident Response Team The Monroe County Sheriff s Office has been represented in the Bloomington Police Department Critical Incident Response Team since 2008.

8 Critical Incident Response Team The Monroe County Sheriff s Office has been represented in the Bloomington Police Department Critical Incident Response Team since In 2003, two additional deputies were added to the team. CIRT is multi jurisdictional with officers from the Monroe County Sheriff s Office, Bloomington Police Department and Indiana University Police Department who are extensively trained in special weapons and tactics. The team is used for high risk warrant service, hostage rescue, barricaded suspects, dignitary protection and other incidents where extraordinary circumstances are anticipated. Investigations Section This unit performs in depth investigations of criminal activities and supervises evidence collection and analysis. When necessary, it also conducts internal investigation services. Investigations is comprised of one (1) evidence technician, one (1) operations (detective) captain, one (1) sergeant and three (3) detectives. This section investigated 137 new cases during Cases from previous years continued to be investigated as well, with resolution of several. Highlights are: The investigations Section successfully worked to convict a murder suspect for a crime that occurred in In 2013, criminal charges were filed for the 2006 murder of an Ellettsville man. A co investigation with a Special Prosecutor regarding malfeasance of five Monroe County public officials resulted in four being charged with crimes. 7

9 The breakdown of serious crimes investigated follows: Crimes against children (molest, neglect, abuse) 49 Sex crimes against adults (rape, sexual battery, deviate conduct) 4 Death investigations by type as determined by the Monroe County Coroner: Natural 4 Suicide 6 Accidental 1* Homicide 1 Burglary 11 Sex Offender Registry Violations 2 Miscellaneous Incidents 22 * The Investigation division does not investigate most motor vehicle crashes. Case investigations are closed out by the following criteria Arrests Warrants requested Inactive (lack of leads, awaiting lab results, awaiting new information) Unfounded (false report, or no crime exists for the complaint) Cleared by Investigation (ie, death investigation; deemed non criminal; or criminal charges not appropriate) Case Clearances by Investigations Division Investigations Division Case Dispositions Unfounded Cleared By Investigation Inactive Warrant Request / Arrest Arrest

Upon his return to the MCSO, the remaining grant dollars were used to purchase the necessary equipment and Detective Karr is now actively conducting criminal tests for current investigations as well

10 In 2013 the investigations division was awarded a federal grant to train and certify a polygraph operator. Detective Shawn Karr was selected to attend this training, which involved class six days a week for a period of over three months at Fort Indian Town Gap, Pennsylvania. Upon his return to the MCSO, the remaining grant dollars were used to purchase the necessary equipment and Detective Karr is now actively conducting criminal tests for current investigations as well as pre employment screenings for area law enforcement agencies. A single test can take as long as three (3) hours to complete. Detective Karr has been a police officer for twenty four (24) years. He began his career as an officer with the city of Seattle Police Department and has spent that last eleven (11) years with the MCSO. 9

11 Merit Board An important component of the office is the five member Monroe County Sheriff s Office Merit Board. The Merit Board meets as necessary to approve operational procedures, hear disciplinary cases involving deputies, approve merit deputy status and promote officers. Two (2) members of the Merit Board are elected by merit deputies and three (3) members are appointed by the sheriff. Current Merit Board members are: Mr. Barry Brown, Senior Prosecuting Attorney, Appointed Member Ms. Betsy Greene, Attorney, Appointed Member The Honorable Jim Gallagher, Lawrence Circuit Court Juvenile Referee, Appointed Member Mr. Marlin Dodge, Retired Conservation Officer, Elected Member Mr. Ron Chapman, Attorney, Elected Member 10

Monroe County Sheriff s Reserve The Monroe County Sheriff s Reserve is

during staff shortages and special assignments.

normally go toward full time employee overtime pay.

equipment through revenue generated by working special events.

The Monroe County Sheriff s Reserve conducts two (2) annual reserve academies

units, including Owen, Brown, Morgan, Greene and Lawrence counties.

In addition, potential members must go through a panel interview process,

2012 2013 MCSR TRAINING HOURS 50 40 30 20 10 0 MCSR MEMBERSHIP 38 42 31 15

40000 20000 0 Cost Savings From the Reserve to Monroe County 92290 62216

12 Monroe County Sheriff s Reserve The Monroe County Sheriff s Reserve is comprised of part time volunteers who supplement the MCSO by filling in during staff shortages and special assignments. The Sheriff s Reserve saves the county money by volunteering hours that would normally go toward full time employee overtime pay. They also save the county money by purchasing and maintaining their own equipment through revenue generated by working special events. As of December, 2013, the Sheriff s Reserve had fifteen (15) volunteers. The Monroe County Sheriff s Reserve conducts two (2) annual reserve academies and serves as a regional training center for other surrounding county reserve units, including Owen, Brown, Morgan, Greene and Lawrence counties. Reserve deputies must pass the same background process paid merit deputies do. In addition, potential members must go through a panel interview process, pass a forty (40) hour pre basic course and complete the 140 reserve academy with a minimum passing score of 80% MCSR TRAINING HOURS MCSR TRAINING HOURS MCSR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER OF MCSR MEMBERS Cost Savings From the Reserve to Monroe County COST SAVINGS FROM THE RESERVE TO MONROE COUNTY MCSR HOURS WORKED IN SUPPORT OF MCSO HOURS WORKED

13 ADMINISTRATION The administrative division services the entire office, providing support services to both officers and citizens. Activities range from financial management and case transcription to sex offender registration. The division is comprised of three (3) section coordinators, six (6) full and four (4) part time administrative specialists, two (2) civil process servers, and one (1) crossing guard. The administrative division consists of three (3) sections, which are: Personnel and Finance: Staff members in this section oversee financial operations in both the administrative office and the jail. They act as a liaison with the county HR and handle personnel issues. Judicial Support: Staff members in this section perform court related duties such as warrants, tax warrants, sheriff s sales, orders of restriction, sex offender registry, processing access to public records (APRA) requests, civil process and other related activities. General Support: Staff members in this section engage the public, transcribe officer cases, assist in technical matters and keep the office functioning. Personnel & Finance Scheduling Sick Leave / Time Hiring (nonmerit) Applications Initial Personnel of all employees Liaison with County HR Medical Leave Inventory Accounts Payable Judicial Support Warrants Sex Offender Registry Protective APRA Orders IT Liaison General Support Alcohol Permits IDACS Coordinator Gun Permits Civil Process Restrictions Radio Issues Report Preparation Supervisor Commissary Foreclosures Orders to Assist Inmate Health, Life and Disability Insurance Sheriff s Sales Tax Warrants Till Taps Telephone Issues Central Dispatch Window Management Payroll Bonds Forms Management Attendance Jail Finance Pension / Drop UCR Reserve Liaison Case Preparation 12

14 Administrative Activities Administrative Activities APRA REQUESTS CASE REPORTS WARRANTS PROBATION CHECKS CITATIONS CRIMINAL HISTORIES GUN PERMITS ACCIDENT REPORTS PROTECTIVE ORDERS SEX OFFENDERS ALARMS SEX PROTECTIVE ACCIDENT GUN CRIMINAL PROBATION CASE APRA ALARMS CITATIONS WARRANTS OFFENDERS ORDERS REPORTS PERMITS HISTORIES CHECKS REPORTS REQUESTS Sex Offender Registry In 2013 there were 117 active sex offenders registered with MCSO. Of those, thirteen (13) were new registrations. The number of registered sex offenders decreased from 180 reported in There are several reasons for this decrease: Several offenders moved from Monroe County Some offenders were returned to the Department of Corrections 13

Several offenders were removed after a Department of Corrections review of those who qualified under the Wallace Act.

addresses reported and with filing charges on those who fail to comply with registration requirements.

Judicial process documents originate from the courts, governmental agencies and private attorneys in Indiana and throughout the United States and include: Summonses, complaints and

15 Several offenders were removed after a Department of Corrections review of those who qualified under the Wallace Act. Completion of required registration during parole The administrative division works closely with Investigations and the Sheriff s Reserve in routinely monitoring and confirming addresses reported and with filing charges on those who fail to comply with registration requirements. Civil Process The Monroe County Sheriff s Office Civil Division carries out the sheriff s statutory responsibility for the service of process and execution of writs. Judicial process documents originate from the courts, governmental agencies and private attorneys in Indiana and throughout the United States and include: Summonses, complaints and subpoenas Writs of possession for real estate Injunctions for protection against domestic violence Writs of garnishment Civil Process Served In 2012, civil processes decreased by 19.4%. Another decrease of 14.8% was noted in

16 Tax Warrants A tax warrant is a notice of an individual or business tax debt that has been filed with the Clerk of Monroe County Courts. Once filed, the tax debt becomes public record and can be referred to the sheriff for collection. At this point, the sheriff has the options under law to garnish wages, levy bank accounts or hold an auction to sell off property in order to satisfy the tax debt. The majority of cases referred to the MCSO are worked out by making individual payment arrangements with the debtor. For the 2013 FY, the Monroe County Sheriff s Office returned $270, to the Indiana Department of Revenue and $42, to the Monroe County Treasurer. Tax Warrant Debt Collected $400, $345, $300, $270, $200, $100, $0.00 $51, $42, State of Indiana Monroe County Treasurer $8, $6, $4, $2, $0.00 Tax Warrant Revenue Returned to County by Month Amount to County Percentage to County 15

Sheriff Sales The MCSO is responsible for auctioning delinquent properties within the county.

Much of the legal work associated with these sales in handled by a third party SRI, Inc.

Information on available properties for sale in Monroe County can be found by visiting: http://www.sri taxsale.com/foreclosure/propertylisting.

17 Sheriff Sales The MCSO is responsible for auctioning delinquent properties within the county. Sheriff s sales take place on the third Friday of every month, except December. Much of the legal work associated with these sales in handled by a third party SRI, Inc., which processes a large share of the work involved for the office. Information on available properties for sale in Monroe County can be found by visiting: taxsale.com/foreclosure/propertylisting.aspx?county=monroe Number of Sheriff's Sales Since Sheriff s Sale Revenue $40, $35, $30, $25, $20, $15, $10, $5, $ Sheriff s Sale Revenue

18 Uniform Crime Report 2013 Monroe County UCR Crime Statistics These statistics reflect incidents of crime under the jurisdiction of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Criminal Homicide Murder Manslaughter Total Forcible Rape Rape by force Attempts to commit forcible rape Total Robbery With firearm With knife or cutting instrument With other dangerous weapon Strong arm (hands, feet, fist) Total Assault With firearm With knife or cutting instrument With other dangerous weapon With hands, feet or fist Other assaults Simple Total Burglary Forcible Entry Unlawful Entry Attempted forcible entry Total Larceny Theft Larceny Theft Total Motor Vehicle Theft Autos Trucks / Buses Other Vehicles Total Total Criminal Offenses

19 County General Sheriff ( ) Fiscal Performance in Appropriated 2013 Total 2013 Remaining % of 2013 Budget Expenditure Funds Budget Spent Personnel Services $3,624, $2,801, $822, % Supplies $186, $187, $ % Other Charges $134, $129, $ % DEPARTMENT TOTAL $3,945, $3,118, $826, County General Animal Control ( ) Personnel Services $97, $59, $37, % Supplies $11, $ $ % Other Charges $295, $295, $ % DEPARTMENT TOTAL $404, $364, $41, Correctional Center ( ) Personnel Services $3,335,821 $3,198,646 $137,175 96% Supplies $119,007 $118,908 $99 100% Other Charges $993,117 $993,021 $96 100% DEPARTMENT TOTAL $4m447,945 $4,310,575 $137,370 MC Wireless Enhanced ( ) Personnel Services $248, $170, $77, % Supplies $3, $ $ % Other Charges $7, $1, $ % DEPARTMENT TOTAL $258, $172, $85,

Administrative Fees Collected The Monroe County Sheriff s Office

Sheriff Fees Due County $6,746.94 $6,424.78 4.

44% Accident Report Fees $1,270.54 $1,314.15 3.43% VIN Check Fees $1,917.

33% Animal Control Fees $2,775.00 $3,175.00 14.

00 $20,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 250.00% 200.00% 150.00% 100.00% 50.00% 0.

20 Administrative Fees Collected The Monroe County Sheriff s Office excluding funds from sheriff s sales and tax warrants collected $54, in Revenue Types 2012 Revenue 2013 Revenue Year to Year Change in Revenue Sheriff Fees Due County $6, $6, % Gun Permit Application $34, $40, % Accident Report Fees $1, $1, % VIN Check Fees $1, $1, % Alarm Fees $ $1, % Animal Control Fees $2, $3, % Revenue Types and Yearly Comparison $50, $40, $30, $20, $10, $ % % % % 50.00% 0.00% 50.00% 2012 Revenue 2013 Revenue Year to Year Change in Revenue Administrative Fees Collected 2% 6% 3% 3% 12% 74% \ Sheriff Fees Due County Accident Report Fees Alarm Fees Gun Permit Application VIN Check Fees Animal Control Fees 19

DISPATCH The Central Emergency Dispatch Center (CEDC) is a separate entity supporting the Monroe County Sheriff s Office, but the Sheriff s Office contributes to its operation by providing ten (10)

21 DISPATCH The Central Emergency Dispatch Center (CEDC) is a separate entity supporting the Monroe County Sheriff s Office, but the Sheriff s Office contributes to its operation by providing ten (10) full and one (1) part time employees. Construction began on a new dispatch center, located at 3 rd and College Avenue. These new offices are expected to be completed in June, Benefits of the new dispatch center are: Increase in space from 1,000 square feet to almost 5,000 square feet, which nearly doubles the size of the actual dispatching area alone. Increasing the number of dispatch consoles from five (5) work positions to nine (9) work positions State of the art radio system New dispatch consoles 20

22 In 2013, a total of 235,606 calls were received by the Monroe County Central Emergency Dispatch Center. Of that total, 64,423 of them were from These calls resulted in 109,984 incidents being dispatched to the agencies the dispatch center serves. Monroe County Sheriff s deputies handled 27,054 calls for service during this time period. The following chart depicts the growth in activity since Number of Calls For Service Generated for the MCSO

23 Corrections Corrections is the largest division within the MCSO organization. This division is responsible for operating the jail according to state and federal guidelines and in accordance with the Indiana Jail Standards. The jail has a total bed capacity of 287 and is staffed by sixty four (64) full and nine (9) part time employees consisting of: 1 jail commander, 1 assistant jail commander, 1 kitchen manager, 2 administrative coordinators, 1 cook, 58 full time correctional officers, 5 part time correctional officers, 1 part time chaplain, 1 part time cook, 1 part time GED instructor and 1 full time psychologist and, under contract, nurses and one (1) physician. Staffing levels are sufficient to meet the normal day to day operations. Additional staff are called in to work from time to time due to vacation or sick days. In addition, special events (jury trials, contraband searches, etc.) may require staff being called in. Jail Bookings Average Yearly Inmate Population Bookings decreased by almost 13% from 2012 The average daily inmate population increased by five (5) from 2012 to 2013 and is below bed capacity. Top Ten Booking Types in 2013: 1. OWI Misdemeanor 6. Out of County Warrant 2. Public Intoxication 7. Writ of Attachment 3. Theft D Felony 8. Transport Return for Court 4. Probation Violation 9. Resisting Law Enforcement 5. Serve Time 10. Battery A Misdemeanor 22

Inmate Meals Meals Served 2010 2013 278000 275575 276000 274000 272000 270000 268906 267902 268000 266000 265237 264000 262000 260000 2010 2011 2012 2013 $1.20 $1.18 $1.16 $1.14 $1.12 $1.

Court Transports Correctional staff escorted and provided security for 12,164 inmates attending court hearings in 2013. This occupied 4,823.39 man hours (an average of 401.

24 Inmate Meals Meals Served $1.20 $1.18 $1.16 $1.14 $1.12 $1.10 $1.08 $1.06 $1.04 $1.02 $1.00 Average Meal Cost $1.18 $1.16 $1.16 $ The amount spent in 2013 was $3, under budget. Court Transports Correctional staff escorted and provided security for 12,164 inmates attending court hearings in This occupied 4, man hours (an average of hours per month). Inmates transported from Inmate Transportation 60,000 40,000 42,596 51,135 53,385 53,744 20, ,727 3,008 3,162 2, Miles Traveled Hours Spent Hours Spent Miles Traveled 23

25 Total Number of Jail In custody Deaths and Escapes There were no in custody deaths or in custody escapes in 2013 Total Number of Juveniles Booked into Jail via Waiver or Direct File There were six (6) juveniles booked on waiver or direct file in This is up from two (2) in Programs and Services Provided to Inmates Library (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) Southside Christian Church GED class Women s group with Middle Way House New Leaf New Life Bingo Gideon s Church Group Substance Recovery Fatherhood class (1 st floor Dorm) Alcoholics Anonymous Problem Solving class Women s GED class Women s writing for a change class Men s creative writing class Unchained Gang Ministry Maintenance and Upkeep of the Jail Maintenance of the jail is a continual activity of Jail Staff. Inspections of all living areas are conducted daily with any maintenance issues reported to contracted maintenance personnel. A weekly inspection by supervisors includes an opportunity for inmates to voice maintenance needs they have experienced. Painting is ongoing and is conducted under the supervision of correctional security staff. Preventive maintenance and weekly tests of the emergency generator is conducted by the contracted maintenance company and outside contractors are utilized as needed. Upgrades to the CCTV observation and recording equipment are ongoing. Vermin and insect control are contracted. 24

26 Unfunded Needs & Projects Essential for Jail Operation and Maintenance Renovation projects during the last several years resulted in an additional 91 general population beds within the Monroe County Correctional Center. The additional beds have been essential in addressing previous crowding issues. However, there is still a shortage of designated segregation cells, which is being addressed through the conversion of an area within the jail s secure perimeter that was formerly used by the clerk s office. This area will be suitable for four (4) additional negative air pressure segregated cells. This addition would provide the jail with eleven (11) segregation/holding cells of which six (6) would be negative pressure. The video recording system will require additional storage for recorded video due to the two year statute of limitation for alleged Federal Rights Violations. Our current storage is estimated to be approximately 180 to 250 days. Average Length of Stay of Inmates Average Length of Inmate Stay (1). Total Number of beds A 32 B 31 C 32 D 32 E 32 F 14 G 5 H 4 I 32 J 32 TR 22 Pro Segregation 4 beds Padded Cell 1 Bed Holding 2 beds

For detailed information regarding the programs and services, as well as information about the Department itself, please visit

For detailed information regarding the programs and services, as well as information about the Department itself, please visit U.C. Riverside Program Highlights PDF Version For 2008, the most significant program highlighted is the partnership of the Police Department, Computing and Communication and Environmental Health & Safety