Guilford County Citizen s Academy Welcome
HISTORY LESSON
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF The Office of the Sheriff is the oldest office in Law Enforcement The title Sheriff was mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible. (book of Daniel) The word Sheriff derived from an old English word Shire (county) & Reeve (keeper) The Sheriff was a tax collector
United States The position of Sheriff in the United States traces back to England. The Sheriff s basic power and responsibility are essentially the same as exercised under English Common Law
North Carolina The North Carolina State Constitution provided for an Office of Sheriff in each county in the state. (6 original jurisdictions) The State originally constituted and established 3 positions of Public Offices of Law: Coroner Township Constable Sheriff
Guilford COunty Sheriff s Office was established in 1771 44 Sheriff s elected between 1771-2012 Total Employees of the Sheriff s Office 656 SWORN OFFICERS 256 DETENTION OFFICERS 348 CIVILIAN STAFF 52
ADMINISTRATION
BJ BARNES SHERIFF CAPTAIN INTERNAL AFFAIRS DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY COUNTY ATTY. POS. # SGT/ATTORNEY AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OFFICE AND SR OFFICE SPECIALISTS (10) AGENCY HR SPECIALIST LEG PROCESS SUPPORT SUPV (2) ACCT TECH III AGENCY BUS MGR GRANTS/CONTRACT MGR FLEET OPERATIONS MGR OFFICE MANAGERS (6) DSO TDY FLEET CHIEF DEPUTY PERSONNEL/TRAINING ADMINISTRATIVE/SPECIAL PROJECTS CAPTAIN COMMUNITY RESOURCE UNIT SERGEANT TECHNICAL SERVICES CRIME ANALYST COMMUNITY SERVICE LIASION VIPS EXPLORERS RECORDS, STAFF DUTY, SEX OFFENDERS LEGAL PROCESS COURT SERVICES BUREAU 4514 OPERATIONS BUREAU 4232 GREENSBORO DETENTION HIGH POINT DETENTION SPECIAL OPERATIONS SRO SPECIAL PROJECTS CAPTAIN TRANSPORTATION GUN UNIT ELECTRONIC MONITORING BAILIFFS PRISON FARM DISTRICT I, II, III
Sheriff BJ Barnes Sheriff Barnes has over 40 years of law enforcement experience 18 years as the Sheriff of Guilford County Began his work in law enforcement with the same Office of which he is now Sheriff. He worked in: Patrol Helped develop and implement the Guilford County Sheriff s Office Vice Division. Guilford County Sheriff s Office has experienced a 55% reduction in crime under Sheriff Barnes.
Colonel T.R. Powers Chief Deputy Court Services Bureau Operations Bureau Personnel & Training Division
Major C.J. Williamson Court Services Bureau Detention Services Transportation Bailiff s Division Special Projects
Major J.S. Jacobs Operations Bureau Field Operations Special Operations School Resource Officer
Matthew L. Mason Sheriff s Legal Advisor Became the Deputy Guilford County Attorney and the Guilford County Sheriff s Office Legal Advisor in 2006. Previous partner in Moss Mason & Hill, Attorneys at Law, specializing in public sector and law enforcement litigation. Practiced law in North Carolina since passing the North Carolina Bar Examination in 1990. Appeared in North Carolina s District Court, Superior Court, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. Appeared in the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina and in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Completed the Police Legal Advisor Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics from Guilford College with high honors in 1987. Received his law degree from the University of Virginia in 1990.
Debbie Lemonds Administrative Director Division Responsibilities: Sheriff s Administration Budget Purchasing Fleet Operations Grants and Contracts Employee Personnel Information Workman s Comp Office Support Staff department wide The Administrative offices are recognized as the information center for citizens to contact when seeking information or have questions regarding services.
Captain R.B. Shepherd Personnel & Training The Personnel Section is responsible for the staffing of the Sheriff s Office. The Training Section is responsible for the training of 561 employees. This section ensures that our agency and employees are within guidelines that North Carolina Sheriff s Education and Training Standards has set forth. This division also consist of the Community Resource Unit and public relations. Media / Video Productions Community events and seminars Volunteers in Police Service Sheriff s Citizen Academy Explorer Post 592
Captain S.C. Collins Professional Standards Professional Standards Section is dedicated to maintain public confidence All complaints are investigated thoroughly and impartially Professional Standards Officer is appointed and operates as the investigative arm of the Sheriff. Professional Standards directly investigate the following: Use of Force resulting in serious injury to the officer or citizen Alleged violations of criminal laws or alleged immoral conduct by a member Administrative investigations are conducted into certain incidents due to the magnitude and/or sensitivity of the incident even though a citizen complaint has not been received
Lieutenant M. H. Carrier Professional Standards Professional Standards Section is dedicated to maintain public confidence All complaints are investigated thoroughly and impartially Professional Standards Officer is appointed and operates as the investigative arm of the Sheriff. Professional Standards directly investigate the following: Use of Force resulting in serious injury to the officer or citizen Alleged violations of criminal laws or alleged immoral conduct by a member Administrative investigations are conducted into certain incidents due to the magnitude and/or sensitivity of the incident even though a citizen complaint has not been received
DETENTION / COURT SERVICE COMMANDERS
Captain Chavis Reid Special Projects Division The Special Projects Division consists of numerous, fluctuating projects for the department. new construction renovation of existing facilities retrofits implementation of new programs, research and development, planning, statistical projections, etc. At the present time this division is focusing on policy development for the new facility.
Captain Kenneth Watkins Greensboro Jail Central Detention Facility Greensboro Jail Central Constructed and occupied in 2012. The facility is Pod style construction and direct supervision is required to manage the inmate population. Rated capacity for Greensboro Jail Central Facility is 1032 beds. Offers classes in: Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous Life skills enrichment programs Health related programs Religious services are offered to all inmates through the Chaplain Services
Captain J.L. Rollins High Point Detention Facility High Point Detention Facility Opened in January of 1990. It is North Carolina's first "New Generation" direct supervision facility. The High Point facility has bed space to accommodate 274 inmates. The high rise building measures 122,900 square feet. Offers classes in: Adult Basic Education Computer Literacy Toastmasters Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous Life Skills enrichment programs Religious services are offered to all inmates through the Chaplain Services
Captain G. P. McDaniel Court Services Bailiff Sections in Greensboro & High Point: Provide courtroom security to its occupants. Search for contraband or other items that may pose as a danger. Declare entry for the sitting judge. Announce and enforce court rules. Keep order during trial. Ensure people do not communicate with jurors. If a jury is sequestered in a hotel, the bailiff is responsible for security. Escort prisoners to and from court, and handle evidence. Transportation Division transports: Behavioral health patients Prisoners to correction facilities County jails Judicial hearings on their scheduled court dates.
Lieutenant Bill Ledford Prison Farm First opened in 1935. Capacity of 134 inmates and consists of 806 acres of land located in Eastern Guilford County. The original dormitory building was built by the inmates. The average time served by inmates is thirty days to six months. The Prison Farm was placed under Sheriff Barnes direction on March 3, 1997. Sheriff BJ Barnes wanted to provide much needed programs for the sentenced inmates in Guilford County. Work programs and classes were chosen that would teach skills to the inmates that would enable them to find jobs upon their release from the Prison Farm and that would provide much needed services to the county. The Guilford County Prison Farm remains the only county operated Prison Farm in the state of North Carolina today.
ASSISTANT COMMANDERS 1 st Lt. Johnnie Maynard High Point 1 st Lt. Durwood Best Greensboro Lt. Robert Hamilton Court Services
FIELD OPERATION COMMANDERS
COUNTY MAP
Captain P. D. Byrd District ONE Office Location: (Temporary Location: 7911 Summerfield Road, Summerfield, NC) Service: Incorporated Towns: Oak Ridge Summerfield Stokesdale Unincorporated Areas: Colfax Brown Summit Neighborhoods outside the city limits of Greensboro.
Captain H.D. Burroughs District TWO Office Location: 6307-B Burlington Rd, Stoney Creek, NC. Service: Incorporated Towns: Whitsett Sedalia Unincorporated Areas: Stoney Creek Julian Kimesville Climax Osceola Monticello McLeansville Neighborhoods outside the city limits of Burlington, Gibsonville and Greensboro.
Captain R. C. Gordon District THREE Office Location: GTCC Campus in Medlin Center 601 High Point Rd, Jamestown, NC. Service: Incorporated Towns: Jamestown Pleasant Garden Unincorporated Areas: Climax Neighborhoods outside the city limits of Archdale, High Point and Greensboro.
Captain A. W. Caliendo Special Operations Major Crimes Gang Intelligence Vice/Narcotics Human Trafficking Unit Crime Repression Team Crime Scene Unit AFIS Evidence Computer Forensics Internet Crimes Traffic Enforcement Highway Interdiction K-9 units Mobile Command Unit Special Operations Division provides support personnel to the DEA Drug Task Force and the FBI Violent Gang Task Force.
Captain K.L. Whitesell Legal Process Consists of : Warrant Squad Civil Process Section Family Services Sex Offenders Section Staff Duty Records Section Responsible for maintaining domestic violence orders. Issuance of handgun purchase permits, concealed carry permits. Maintains the county s sex offender registry.
Captain R. A. Elliott School Resource/ Gun Unit The School Resource Officer Program started in Guilford County in 1994 in an effort to provide a safe atmosphere conducive for learning in schools. The program also focuses on safety for students, staff, and visitors on campus. The School Resource Officer works with the respective administrations, faculties, staffs, students, and parents to establish a liaison with school personnel with a goal to prevent juveniles from becoming delinquents. Help to maintain a safe and secure environment on campus that will be conducive to learning and help prevent criminal activities and disturbances. Promote positive attitudes regarding the role of law enforcement in society and to inform students of their rights and responsibilities as citizens in a lawful society.
ASSISTANT COMMANDERS Lt. Cameron Piner District 1 Lt. Daryl Loftis District 2 Lt. David Pruitt District 3 Lt. John Henderson Legal Process Lt. Ron Lemonds Special Operations Lt. George Moore Personnel and Training
ANY QUESTIONS?
Guilford County Citizen s Academy Court Services Wheaton Casey Program Manager October 7, 2013
MISSION STATEMENT To assist in the management of the pretrial inmate population in an attempt to stabilize the growing jail population. To insure public safety by offering factual information to the Courts and facilitating communication between the jail and the court system.
History 1988: Jail Advisory Group (JAG) was established by Board of County Commissioners to address jail overcrowding 1991: #1 recommendation of JAG was the establishment of a pretrial release program July 1991: Pretrial Services opened with 4 staff serving Greensboro. Guilford County funded the program but the State managed the program by way of a contractual agreement 1994: Expanded services to High Point with the addition of 3 new staff 2007: Six new staff added to provide more case management 2011: Contractual agreement with State ends. Program became Court Services and is managed by the County
SERVICES 1 ST Appearance Screenings Case Management Research custody and case status for Daily District Court Report and other periodic reports Provide various coordination activities between the courts and the jail
1ST APPEARANCE SCREENING Screen inmates scheduled for 1 st appearance to obtain contact information and assist in completing court documents Call contacts and use other resources to verify information provided by inmates Run state-wide criminal histories for inmates Present verified, factual information to the Court Recommendations for bonds are not provided by Court Services
ELIGIBLITY FOR MONITORING Reside in the Guilford County area Have a verifiable address and means of contact In custody for a criminal offense Have the ability to comply with program requirements Not supervised by probation/parole, or another court agency Not a validated gang member
CASE MANAGEMENT Require defendants to report to the case manager on regular basis Ensure defendants appear on scheduled court dates and comply with other conditions of monitoring Provide monitoring and referral to services as needed Conduct outreach activities if there are compliance issues Report defendants back to court when they fail to comply with requirements
DAILY DISTRICT COURT REPORT Provide research and factual information to the District Court to promote expediting cases for jailed defendants Reduce the number of orders for arrest issued for the jailed defendants failure to appear in court Assist Court in coordinating the scheduling of cases and reduce safety risks for bailiffs Alert the Court, district attorney, and attorneys to problems with particular cases or inmates
RESEARCH AND COORDINATION Research case and custody status of inmates in custody 6+ months and provide results to Judges, Jail, District Attorney and Public Defender Conduct additional research, when requested, to identify inmates whose aging cases may be resolved or set for trial on a Superior Court Jail Review Docket Facilitate the coordination between the Courts and the Jail to move inmates to court, move cases up for disposition, and find ways to address issues when inmates have significant physical or mental health problems
Fiscal Year 2012-2013 STATISTICS 1 st Appearances: 7912 screenings 1,259 additional files prepared New Clients: 215 Inmates/Court Report: 11,291 Defendants monitored by Court Services in FY 2012-2013 were out of custody 43,590 days for which the Detention Facilities did not incur costs for housing. Total savings - $2,615,400.
GUILFORD COUNTY THERAPEUTIC COURT PROGRAMS
Adult Drug Treatment Courts Therapeutic Court Programs
Adult Drug Treatment Courts Mental Health Treatment Courts Therapeutic Court Programs
Adult Drug Treatment Courts Mental Health Treatment Courts Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Therapeutic Court Programs
DEFINITION: Court programs designed to address the specific mental health and substance abuse issues of defendants to reduce their involvement in criminal activities. Therapeutic Court Programs
TARGET POPULATION: Drug Court: chemically dependent individuals charged with non-violent felony offenses or who are facing active prison sentences on misdemeanor charges. Therapeutic Court Programs
TARGET POPULATION: Mental Health Court: individuals with diagnosed mental health conditions who have non-violent criminal charges. Therapeutic Court Programs
TARGET POPULATION: Juvenile Drug Court: juveniles with charges in the juvenile court system who have presented with substance abuse or dependency issues. Therapeutic Court Programs
GOAL: To provide a more effective and cost efficient response to the repeat criminal behavior that is driven by these substance abuse and mental health concerns. Therapeutic Court Programs
FRAMEWORK: To leverage the resources already available in the court system and in the community for treatment. Therapeutic Court Programs
MODEL: Sentenced OR Voluntary Admission Therapeutic Court Programs
MODEL: Sentenced OR Voluntary Admission Stayed Punishment while in Program Therapeutic Court Programs
MODEL: Sentenced OR Voluntary Admission Stayed Punishment while in Program Court session every TWO weeks Therapeutic Court Programs
MODEL: Performance is reviewed by team probation officer, case manager, treatment representative, district attorney, public defender and judge. Therapeutic Court Programs
MODEL: Performance is reviewed by team probation officer, case manager, treatment representative, district attorney, public defender and judge. Incremental Rewards and Sanctions Therapeutic Court Programs
PROGRAM: Supervision: curfew, office appointments Drug Testing each week Required treatment and AA/NA attendance Therapeutic Court Programs
COMPLETION: If Successful: GRADUATION! with diploma and CAKE Therapeutic Court Programs
COMPLETION: If unsuccessful: termination sentenced as originally entered or provided in plea Therapeutic Court Programs
TIME FRAME: Drug Court minimum of one year Mental Health Court minimum of 6 months Juvenile Drug Court 4 months to 12 months THERAPEUTIC COURT PROGRAMS
COSTS AND BENEFITS: THERAPEUTIC COURT PROGRAMS
COSTS AND BENEFITS: All 6 programs cost approximately $408,000 (includes 7 employees) THERAPEUTIC COURT PROGRAMS
COSTS AND BENEFITS: All 6 programs cost approximately $390,000 (includes 7 employees) Adult Courts have worked with 191 individuals in last budget year Cost of $2,042 per participant** THERAPEUTIC COURT PROGRAMS
COSTS AND BENEFITS: Incarceration in Dept of Corrections = $27,747 per year = $13,873.50 per six months THERAPEUTIC COURT PROGRAMS
SUCCESS RATE? THERAPEUTIC COURT PROGRAMS
SUCCESS RATE: Drug Court Program 82% have no arrests while in program 92% had reduced criminal behavior for the 6 months after the program compared to their 6 months before the program THERAPEUTIC COURT PROGRAMS
Mental Health Courts 90% have reduced criminal behavior 96% were linked to appropriate mental health services in the community 100% of the graduates were compliant with medication and in stable housing at the time of their graduation THERAPEUTIC COURT PROGRAMS
Bottom line: THERAPEUTIC COURT PROGRAMS WORK And they save us money THERAPEUTIC COURT PROGRAMS
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