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2011 ANNUAL REPORT
Ronald G. Spike, Sheriff
YATES COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
RONALD G. SPIKE, SHERIFF
Public Safety Building - 227 Main Street
Penn Yan, New York 14527-1720
Telephone: 315-536-4438
Web site: www.yatescountysheriff.org Email: [email protected]
John C. Gleason
Undersheriff
Howard R. Davis, Jr.
Chief Deputy
March 30, 2012
PHONES: (315) area code
Emergency
911
Dispatcher
536-4439
Fax
536-5191
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Administration
536-5172
Alternatives/Incar.
536-7173
Civil Division
536-5174
Court Security
536-5107
Criminal Division
536-5176
Jail Division
536-5175
Juvenile Division
536-5177
Marine Division
536-5526
Records Division
536-5178
Chairman H. Taylor Fitch
Yates County Legislature
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Dear Chairman et al:
I herewith submit the 2011 ANNUAL REPORT for the Yates County Sheriff’s Office, as well as other
areas this office has administrative oversight. Proudly we are currently accredited in law enforcement police services,
911 public safety answering point, court security operations, and the civil division. We anticipate jail operations in
2012.
I thank you, the elected members of the Legislature for your support in most areas, other than some budget
lines, and I especially thank the Public Safety Committee, under its Chairperson Donna Alexander. I also thank
County Administrator/Budget Officer Sarah Purdy for her efforts. I also thank our administrative staff, our county
police and peace officers, civilians, seasonal, and part-timers, and I especially thank the YCDSA and YCCOPS for
our labor-management professional working relationship. Yet regretfully, it was disappointing to be less two patrol
deputies as we went into 2012 with one and the other this spring as budget cuts, and the zero replacement of vehicles
will also have a negative impact. These tribulations, as well as uncontrollable jail costs and narrow radio banding will
be 2012 challenges.
The infamous highlight in 2011 was the tragic mass casualty traffic accident on July 19 that claimed 6
Amish lives and actually involved all eight divisions/budgets that this office has administrative oversight. I personally was on the scene and as I said “it was horrific,” yet members of this agency both civilian and sworn as well as
our fire and EMS personnel and hundreds of volunteers performed at a high level of synergy, and we made a vehicular homicide arrest.
2011 was very challenging in other ways with multiple rollover accidents including two garbage trucks,
several accidents with entrapments, two gunshot suicides, a fatal fire, drowning in a farm pond and also in Seneca
Lake, serious farming accidents with injury, armed stand off, heroin death investigation, lost hikers, double stabbing
assault, gas leaks and power outages. Yet we implemented “Take-Back” drugs program, transitioned from NYSPIN
to E-Justice, commenced transition from low band Fire/EMS to UHF radios, joined an interoperable communications
consortium, implemented project Lifesaver, retired two K-9’s and replaced at no cost to county, sponsored a peace
officer school, increased impounded dog fees, obtained no cost new patrol boat/motor, obtained a $30,000 jail video
tele-conferencing grant, did major records archiving, improved courthouse training and quartermaster areas, the
Chief Deputy, Howard Davis graduated from the FBI National Academy, we contemporized several policies, and we
met the majority of our goals and objectives.
We continue to feel that public safety is paramount, and we are the most visible part of county government
operations that the people you and I serve county-wide will see or contact on a 24X7 basis. I am available for any
questions or concerns. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Ron Spike
Ronald G. Spike, Sheriff
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Letter to Legislature
In Remembrance Of
Administrative Bureau (Mission Statement/ Executive Staff)
Sheriff’s Office Budgets/ Records Division
1
2
3
Communications Division:
•
E911 Dispatch
•
Public Safety Communications
4, 5
6
Law Enforcement Bureau:
•
Road Patrol Division/ Criminal Investigation Division
•
Underwater Dive Team
•
Fire Investigation Team/ Fire Prevention & Safety Program
•
Juvenile Aid Division/ Child Safety Seat Report
•
Dundee Central School Resource Officer/
Traffic Safety Speed Management & Radar Trailer
•
Marine Patrol/ Snowmobile Patrol
•
Bicycle Patrol/ UTV Unit/ Criminal Warrant Report/
Training Unit/ Firearms Training Unit
•
Animal Control Unit
•
K-9 Unit
•
Public Assistance Fraud Unit
Corrections Bureau:
•
Jail Division
Civil Division
Court Security Division
S.T.O.P (Special Traffic Options Program)
Awards
2011 YCSO Goals
Retrospect
Staff
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
16, 17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
In Remembrance
Frank C. Condella
1924—2011
RETIRED UNDERSHERIFF
Frank was a Penn Yan Academy graduate and a member of the
US Air Force WWII Pacific 6th Bomb Group and stationed out
of the island of Tinian. He served on the Village of Penn Yan
Board for six years, and four years on the County Legislature.
He had a 26 year career in law enforcement both as a Patrolman
for the PYPD and as a Deputy Sheriff, dispatcher-jailer, Sergeant, Chief Deputy and Undersheriff . He retired from the
YCSO July 1, 1983. Frank was a friend to many and was very
astute in community affairs, politics, budget and government
operations.
Henry E. Lafler
1934—2011
RETIRED ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
Henry was born in the Town of Potter where he
lived his whole life on the same Rt 364 farm and
died there July 17, 2011. He raised sheep, cattle,
pigs and “deer “as he would say. He loved bulldozers and tractors. He had a special love for
dogs. He was a past Councilman for the Town of
Potter being elected for twenty years, as well as
President of the Nettle Valley Cemetery. He was
first titled a Deputy Sheriff-dog warden and later
titled Animal Control Officer. He did this work
for the county for over 34 years retiring January
1, 2008. He maintained the county dog pound
leased building and burial grounds at his farm
until later that year. Known as the Yates County
“dog whisperer” by many.
Henry and Mary Jane at their retirement gathering.
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUREAU
MISSION STATEMENT
As conservators of the peace and public safety in Yates County, the Office of Sheriff will deliver effective and
responsive law enforcement, corrections, court security, civil, and emergency communications services
equally and fairly without regard to race, creed, ethnicity, or one’s social or economic standing. We value an
exchange of ideas with all persons, groups and entities in order to deploy efficiently our resources for the good
of the community and populations we serve. Our objective is to make Yates County a safe place in which to
reside, work, visit and travel.
“To the Citizens of Yates County: As your Sheriff I am honored to have served in this agency for forty-one years and as
the Sheriff the past nineteen. To head an accredited law enforcement agency with well-trained professionals, understanding
peace keeping, and public service fulfills me. Our most valuable asset is our employees and we pledge to improve ourselves through continued training and be accountable for our actions. We value human life and dignity of all people and
will take whatever action is required to protect and serve them. We will uphold and defend the rights of all guaranteed under our state and U.S. constitution. We value the concepts of community policing and promote education and prevention
programs including school resource, crime prevention, boater and snowmobile safety. We strongly value partnerships and
communications with our community. We realize that in holding public office leadership positions that public trust is vital
Sheriff Ron Spike
in both our professional and personal lives. I thank all the staff.”
VALUES The Sheriff’s Office is a very diverse agency with over one-hundred full, part-time and seasonal employees
that has a very strong full-service law enforcement presence throughout the county providing police patrol and special services including criminal investigations, youth and elderly community services, operating the county jail corrections facility, and providing court security, communications and civil process, as well as managing the single enhanced 911 Public
Safety Dispatch Center for the county. It’s important to remember that the YCSO is the only county agency that is 24
hours x 7 days a week.
EXECUTIVE
STAFF
77th Anniversary
Founded 1934
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SHERIFF’S OFFICE BUDGETS
The Office of Sheriff employs more than 100 sworn, civilian and part-time personnel. Employees are assigned to the agency’s Administration
Bureau, which includes Management, Civil, Records, 911 Dispatch Communication Division, the Law Enforcement Bureau, which includes:
Road Patrol, Criminal, Juvenile and special operations; and the Corrections Bureau which includes the Jail, and Court Security. The Office of
Sheriff oversees eight actual county budgets, the most of any county agency. ATS Gretchen Galliher/ Kerry Brennan oversee budget operations.
The actual budget spending for 2011 was $7,883,453. However, due to the 2011 revenue of $977,689 received by the Sheriff’s Office—in the
form of state and federal aid, fees, charges to other county departments, fines and grants—the net cost to county taxpayers for Sheriff’s public
safety (eight budgets) related services was $6,907,836.
A Sampling of Revenue Sources
Enhanced 911
$ 46,377.00
Wireless 911
$ 43,894.00
Sheriff’s Fees
$ 77,892.00
DSS Fraud
$ 66,457.00
State Aid Criminal Justice $
757.00
State Aid Navigation
$ 48,295.00
State Aid Court Security
$ 300,197.00
Federal Aid GTSC
STOP DWI Fines
Dog Control Fees
Dog Control Services
Public Safety/ Jail
Vendor/ Telephone
$ 3,337.00
$ 65,187.00
$ 1,139.00
$ 12,414.00
$ 291,465.00
$ 18,206.00
$30,706
$337,403
$82,428 $70,641
Budget Expeses
$302,366$ 987,639
911
Sheriff
Jail
Court Sec
Coroner
Stop‐DWI
$3,243,745
$ 2,828,525
Animal Control
Communications
$ 1,304,848.24
Actual Cost Breakdown
$1,404,541.01
Salaries
Equipment
Contractual
Emp Benefits
$160,563.83
$5,219,392.78
TOTAL CRIMINAL ARRESTS – 616
PENAL LAW - 343 (FELONY 81 )
VTL - 102
ABC - 65
MHY - 77
OTHER - 29
ADULT ARRESTS—542
SEX:
MALE
371 FEMALE 171
RACE: WHITE
344
163
BLACK
16
4
HISPANIC
11
4
OTHER
0
0
JUVENILE ARRESTS – 74
SEX:
MALE
37 FEMALE 37
RACE: WHITE
34
37
HISPANIC
3
0
BLACK
0
0
OTHER
0
0
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Total calls for service/ complaints/ incidents Total: 25,907
(2010—23,874)
(2009—22,004)
(2008—21,293)
NON-CRIMINAL ……………………13,912
CRIMINAL ………………………… 934
VEHICLE & TRAFFIC (TICKETS)… 975
NAVIGATION ……………………… 278
CIVIL ………………………………… 844
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER …… 250
E.M.S. …………………………………2,613
A.L.S ………………………………… 967
FIRE ………………………………… 1,339
HELICOPTER ………………………… 50
TOT PY POLICE …………………….. 2,916
TOT NY STATE POLICE …………... 829
MILES TRAVELED BY AGENCY VEHICLES …496,022
VALUE OF PROPERTY REPORTED STOLEN
$203,978.00
VALUE OF PROPERTY RECOVERED
$ 10,367.00
FOIL (FREEDOM OF INFORMATION LAW) REQUESTS
502
PISTOL PERMITS & NICS PROCESSED 208 (2010 - 116; 2009 - 135)
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COMMUNICATION DIVISION
911 DISPATCH By Chief Disp. Sandy Smith
Training:
•
Evaluation of 2011 Goals:
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•
•
•
Transitioned from NYSPIN to the E-Justice portal
Enhanced training for 911 Staff
Worked at familiarizing everyone with the communications trailer
We worked on making the communications trailer
more useful and user friendly.
•
The Communications Trailer did not get striped
and marked this year
•
•
Stayed involved in the student field period
Continued to promote public awareness by staying
involved in outside activities such as child safety
fair. We didn’t participate in the Yates County
Fair this year as we have done in the past
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
APCO Course—Disaster Operations and the
Communications Center
Project Lifesaver Orientation
Sexual Harassment
Emergency Response/ Hydrogen Fuel Vehicle
CPR - AED Recertification
Chemical Suicide
EOC Site Training
Emergency Dispatch/Continuing Dispatch Education
TDD/TTY
Stress Management
PeerPlace Orientation
EJustice NY - Integrated Justice
Characteristics of Autism
Criminal Justice Access
EMD Recertification
Infectious Disease/Disposal
•
Continued participation with Fire Advisory board, EMS Council, 911 Advisory board, Highway Superintendents meeting
•
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We filled the Dispatcher Vacancy and remained fully staffed
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CEMP Emergency Planning
In Service Training - Cub Cadet 4x4
EMD Training - 3 Days
911 Coordinators Conference
Legal Updates - Criminal Contempt
Excited Delirium/Sovereign Citizen
EMD Protocol Review
SMART Triage/MPI Management
Call Taker Skills and Liability
Emergency Response Team Overview
Fire Reporting Procedure
Project Lifesaver In-service
EMS Response to YCPSB
Customer Service for Emergency/ Dispatchers
Telecommunicators School—80 hours
911 Coordinators Conference
Dive Team
Communications Center Supervisor/ 3 Day Training
Class
I had hoped to get dispatchers into a “Active Shooter” class, but nothing was offered locally this year
We finalized the layout of the consoles, but didn’t get them completely finished
AVL monitor mounted and functional
Continued Evacuation Drills of the 911 Center to the Alternate EOC
Alternate EOC and Sherman Hollow tower sites were made operational and dispatchers were trained for its use
Most of the Verizon/Plant CML, Vesta Pallas equipment has been fine tuned
I looked at new consoles designs, desks and chairs at other 911 Centers and at the Conferences I attended
911 Communications Goals for 2012:
•
•
•
•
Continue to enhance training for 911 Staff
•
•
Remain fully staffed
Remove old 911 phone equipment from dispatch
Finish the re design of the consoles
Dispatcher familiarization of High Tor with a possible guided tour from Forest
Ranger or DEC.
Continuation of evacuation drills to the AEOC
HIGH
Law Enforcement July 1,564
Hardwire 911
Aug 235
Wireless 911
July 216
911 Hang Up
July
31
Fire
Dec 202
Medic 55
July 117
EMS
Nov 279
Hotline
PHN
Mar & Apr
July
9
55
CALLS
LOW
Dec 1,046
Jan
147
Feb 100
Jan
10
Feb
91
Jan
59
Apr 167
June
Jan
1
26
2011 Total
14,846
2,215
1,929
249
1,339
967
2,613
48
482
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July 19, 2011—Mass Casualty Incident FATAL:
• Call at 1241 reporting SUV vs. tractor sprayer w/injuries,
no entrapment
• Call dispatched to YCSO, Benton, Bellona, PYAVAC,
Med55 & all coordinators at 12:43
• 9M02, 9M05 and 9M11 working dispatch
• 9M01 responded to dispatch to assist
• On arrival of fire chief @ 12:45, reporting serious injuries
& entrapment, 8 occupants
• 2-0 Fire Command;14-30 EMS Command
• 1M19, 1M22, 1M23 and 1M25 responded
• NYSP - 3E81 responded
• Med55 and 3 ambulances for PY responded
• EMS Mutual Aid - 2 ambulances each responded from
Gorham and Finger Lakes
• 1 Ambulance responded from Dundee – 2nd ambulance
later responded after taking another EMS/ALS call in Dundee
• 1 ambulance out of Schuyler responded to EMS call in
Dundee – later diverted to Standby at the Windmill, and
later took LifeNet transport from S&S to airport for victim
and 2nd ambulance moved to Standby at Coles Corners
• 1 ambulance from Middlesex to the scene
• 1 Naples Ambulance to Middlesex Station
• 5 helicopters to the scene: Mercy Flight (Canandaigua),
Mercy Flight (Marcellus), LifeNet (Hornell), Guthrie
(Sayre), Mercy Flight (Batavia)
• 1 LifeNet responded to PY Airport to pick up victim of MVA that was initially transported to S&S and being moved
to Strong.
• 2 patients to S&S – 1 moved to Strong later and 2 patients to GGH with all others to Strong
• Fire Departments: All call to all agencies for any available manpower & CFR’s @ 13:25, Extrication completed at
14:27
• Benton and Bellona—Bellona PT42 for LZ set up at the scene
• Dresden and Dresden Hazmat
• Potter and Potter with Fire Police Trailer
• Penn Yan – second call for additional Hurst Tool on chiefs arrival
• Himrod to scene and Himrod Standby in Penn Yan Station
• Dundee Fire to standby in Himrod Station
• West Lake Rd Fire – standby in their station and assist with road closing on North End of
incident
• Hall Fire to Benton Station & to scene to assist with LZ
• Oaks Corners Hazmat Rehab Team – responding and bringing Phelps Amb
• Rushville Fire to scene
• OEM response: car 9, car 8, car 5, car 6, car 7, car 4
• Rehab Trailer sent
• Animal Control Requested for live animal
Effective April 1, 2011 - The Project
• Heavy Duty Wreckers – Metal Recovery, Marchionda Trucking, T&T out of Bath Lifesaver Program is intended to assist
• Benton Highway requested with barricades for Loree Rd & Platman
the availability of those community
• County Highway barricades north and south ends of incident – PreEmption Rd
members who because of diminishing
• YCSO Chain of Command Notified
mental and physical capacities, meet
• YCSO Accident Reconstruction and CID responded: 1M01, 1M04, 1M06, 1M09 the eligibility requirements, make
& 1M25
application to purchase the program
• NYSP Chain of Command responded (Major, Captain & Sergeant Neuberger)
device and would benefit from their
• NYSP Commercial Vehicle Inspector responded
participation in this program. To Sup• Wayne County SO—Accident Reconstruction Unit responded.
port this goal, Yates Office for the
• Yates County District Attorney Jason Cook responded.
Aging and Sheriff’s Office will con• Coroners Doug Marchionda, Brian Murphy & Tad Smith Responded
duct program outreach to eligible fami• YCSO “C line” road patrol called in early
lies and caregivers as described in the
• Road reopened at 18:59
respective Outreach Plan.
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS By Andy Siwak
Yates County Public Safety Communications Division, under the authority of the Yates
County Sheriff Office, is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the control equipment
of departments using two-way radios and related communication equipment. These departments include, but are not limited to, the Yates County Sheriff, Yates County Office of Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Service, and the Yates County Highway Department. Also included are the 911 Dispatch Center located in the Public Safety Building, the Emergency Operations
Center located in the basement of the County Office Complex, and eight tower sites located within and adjacent to
Yates County. The Sr. Communications Mechanic is Andy Siwak.
Major Projects Completed in 2011
• Completed installation of the UHF frequency (453.250) for Fire and EMS paging and also for transmitting
and receiving on that frequency with radios. Received 7 of the 8 frequencies from FCC for Fire/EMS operations. Added receivers at both Angus Point Tower and Bluff Point Tower with new UHF antennas. Added a
receiver and new UHF antenna at the PSB building for better coverage in and around the surrounding Penn
Yan area. All three receivers installed were purchased from counties out of state no longer using UHF. Cost
savings to the county of approximately $30,000.
• Completed the transfer of EMS to the new UHF Fire/ EMS frequencies for dispatching and paging eliminating low band frequency 46.04. This was implemented April 1, 2011. Equipment used for the EMS low band
frequency will be used for spare replacement parts to keep low band frequency 46.50 operational until all
Fire/EMS departments change over to the UHF frequency. Deadline for the transfer of all departments to
UHF by January 1, 2015.
• Continued with the help of the “Site Visit Check List” to perform at all tower sites on a regular basis in between PM checks done on Maintenance Agreement Contract.
• Continued the inventory of parts and testing of replacement parts at the old Sherman Hollow building that
are used for spares as monies allow. More time is needed to complete that project. More out dated equipment
has to be removed and disposed of.
• Removed six hard wire phone lines from our Verizon Bill that were no longer connected to the PSB and the
Sherman Hollow tower site, an approximate savings of $7500 per year.
• Due to come “part-time” help, installs of patrol cars were completed in a timely manner.
• Acquired software programming equipment to program portables and mobile radios at Communication Shop
for LE, Fire and EMS, as well as for laptops. This will be used to be in compliance with the mandate of the
narrow banding of radios required by FCC as of January 1, 2013.
• For remote monitoring by PC, cell phone, and with cameras at certain locations, more features were added to
the Alarm System at tower sites, such as: failures, loss of power, fire, low temperature, high temperature,
etc., of the more major equipment. More alarm features will be added as time allows.
• New portable radios, mobile radios, and pagers were ordered and programmed for some departments as
money allowed it from their budgets or grants they received for the new UHF frequency. Will continue
checking with different venders for best pricing and service.
• Installation of all 11 new UHF Fire Department base station radios was completed. Each fire house is has the
capability for using the new UHF frequencies.
• Five new Sheriff Patrol Vehicles were completely installed. One new CID car, one new patrol boat, and a
Tahoe for hauling the boats. Completed the installation of the UHF radio and antenna in the communications trailer.
• Had dispatchers tour the Sherman Hollow Tower Site which is the secondary
EOC that has been installed and is operational.
• Inventoried Yates County Highway radios to check replacements for upgrading
radios that will be in compliance with new FCC mandating of narrow banding.
Some radios have been ordered for the trucks and one base station for the Highway Office building, but have not yet arrived.
• Have been and continue to attend meetings in regards to a
consortium established with other surrounding counties with
the possibility of acquiring interoperability grant monies.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT BUREAU
ROAD PATROL DIVISION By Lt. Todd Sotir
The Road Patrol Division is responsible for providing law enforcement
services to the citizens and visitors of Yates County. This Division is the
most visible unit within the ranks of the Sheriff’s Office. Under the supervision of shift Sergeants, Deputy Sheriffs patrol their assigned zones in
marked patrol cars. They are responsible for maintaining public peace and
order. Their duties include criminal investigation, accident investigation,
community policing and crime prevention.
Each Deputy Sheriff is assigned their own marked patrol car, which is
equipped with such devices as a mobile laptop computer, radar unit, and
rifle. Deputies are based out of the Public Safety Building in Penn Yan;
however, there are two satellite locations that a Deputy Sheriff may access
if necessary. Both of these stations are un-staffed, but you can call the
Sheriff’s Office and a Deputy can meet with you at either the Dundee Office, which is located at 40 Seneca Street, Town of Starkey Town Hall, or
the Middlesex Office at the Town of Middlesex Town Hall, corner of
State Routes 245 and 364. Lt. Todd Sotir supervises this division.
2011 Vehicle Related Accidents
TRAFFIC RELATED ACCIDENTS - 589
DEER-VEHICLE
276
PROPERTY DAMAGE
185
PERSONAL INJURY
74
ANIMAL-VEHICLE
19
HIT AND RUN
17
MOTORCYCLE
9
BOAT
2
FARM MISHAP
2
BICYCLE
2
FATAL (AUTO)
1 (6 deaths)
ATV
1
SNOWMOBILE
1
TRAIN-VEHICLE
0
AIRPLANE
0
HORSE/BUGGY
0
PWC
0
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION By Lt. Todd Sotir
The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) makes up the investigative services unit of the Sheriff’s Office. There is a Senior Investigator, and three full-time Investigators assigned to this Division. These officers are
responsible for handling felony and serious misdemeanor related crimes and follow-up investigations that will require substantial time and resources to investigate. Some of the crimes handled by this unit include: Burglaries,
Arson, Sexual Assaults, Fraud and Computer Crimes, and assisting the Patrol Division as needed. Lt. Todd Sotir
oversees this division.
CID members have each received specialized training in such areas as Arson, Homicide, Narcotics, Welfare Fraud,
White Collar Crimes, Accident Investigation, Computer/Internet Crimes, Narcotics Enforcement, and Substance
Abuse (alcohol) related offenses.
This unit is also responsible for crime scene investigations. All four Investigators and one Deputy Sheriff have received specialized training.
CID members oversee the property and evidence room, fingerprinting and processing of latent prints, photographic
and imaging systems, plus they have a part-time Polygraph Examiner available to the unit. They also work closely
with the Monroe County Crime Laboratory, located in Rochester, New York.
Uniformed Crime Report
2009 2010
2011
Murder
Rape
Robbery
Assault
Burglary
Larceny
Motor Vehicle Theft
Arson
Kidnapping
Controlled Sub
Dangerous Weapons
Bribery
Sex Offenses
Extortion
Forgery/Counterfeit
Prostitution/ Vice
Stolen Property
Coercion
Criminal Mischief
Fraud
1
0
0
4
59
128
1
0
1
36
7
0
21
0
0
0
1
0
53
18
0
3
2
5
74
152
4
0
4
53
7
0
12
0
4
0
6
1
58
36
1
0
0
6
99
162
2
2
2
65
6
0
15
0
5
0
1
0
76
33
Gambling
Off./ Public Order
Embezzlement
Simple Assault (Harass)
Off. Against Family
Driving U/ Influence
Unauth. /Of Vehicle
Poss. of Burglary Tools
Liquor Law Violations
Disorderly Conduct
Public Drug Intox
Loitering
Domestic Viol Data
All Other Offenses
TOTALS
2009
Stolen Property
Recovered
2009
2010
2011
0
0
0
64
14
64
3
0
26
18
0
0
26
144
689
0
0
2
138
5
45
1
0
23
12
0
0
157
94
898
0
0
0
96
6
52
2
0
23
27
0
0
125
128
934
2010
$102,727.46 $304,205.00
$ 25,277.68 $ 70,419.00
2011
$203,987.00
$ 10,367.00
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USRT By Chief Deputy Howard Davis
Yates County Sheriff’s Office Underwater Search and Recovery Team
The Yates County Sheriff’s Office established a specialized team for the
purpose of searching and recovering evidence, drowning victims or other
property from underwater. This unit became known as the Underwater
Search and Recovery Team (USRT) and will be approaching its 15th year
of service in 2012. Currently there are twelve members assigned to the
USRT. Eight of the members are certified scuba divers with a minimum
rating of Advanced O/W Diver and one member has a specialty certification titled Divemaster. All certifications are held through the sanctioning
body of Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI) a leader in
the diving industry.
Calls for Services:
July 10, 2011 – Town of Benton – Drowning – 16 year old female while operating a paddle boat on farm pond without a personal floatation device (PFD). Boat capsized and female was not able to swim to shore. Body recovered in
about 20 feet of water. Divers were assisted at the scene with USRT Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) due to poor
visibility and extremely muddy conditions.
July 11, 2011– Town of Waterloo, Seneca County – Drowning - at the request for mutual aid by the Seneca County
Sheriff’s Office, Yates County Sheriff’s Office USRT members deployed their ROV to assist with the recovery of a
male individual that capsized his small fishing boat on Gem Lake. The body was located and recovered by divers.
November 4, 2011– Town of Sodus, Sodus Bay Lake Ontario, Wayne County – at the request for mutual aid by the
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, Yates County Sheriff’s Office USRT members deployed their ROV to assist in the
location and recovery of a missing male as a result of a boating accident. Search efforts were ceased after seven (7)
days without locating the missing person. Several area Sheriffs’ Offices assisted in the search efforts with side scan
sonar and divers to no avail. Situation was further hampered by investigation into incident not being able to produce
any witnesses other than second victim who was recovered in lake suffering from severe hypothermia exposure and
could not remember location where incident actually occurred.
The USRT continues to maintain its levels of training and equipment updates with the generous support of the Yates
County community. The need and support for this unit is critical to all those who enjoy the water ways of Yates
County and the Finger Lakes Region. To date the Yates County Sheriff’s Office USRT has been summoned to
nearly every community within the Finger Lakes Region of the State to assist with investigations of underwater incidents.
Goals for 2012:
Through the assistance of a New York State Department of Homeland Security Grant and the Yates County Legislature, the Sheriff’s Office USRT will be able to add one more critical tool to their resources. A dual frequency digital
side scan sonar unit capable of searching depths up to 300 feet. This side scan sonar is capable of identifying objects
underwater by emitting a digital sonar wave transmitted from a tow fish, which in turn bounces back to the control
panel laptop computer and produces extremely highly graphic images of the target. This device coupled with the
ROV, will result in greater search capabilities due to the fact that it does not expose the risk associated with deep
diving to team members. Safety is the number one priority to our team and the community at large. These highly
technological devices will aid in reducing those risk and liabilities.
ROV
(Remote
Operated
Vehicle)
Side
Scan
Sonar
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FIRE INVESTIGATION TEAM By Sgt. Randy Schwingle
The members of the Yates County Fire Investigation Team continues to provide expert services to the 13 local fire departments and continue to protect the citizens throughout Yates County by determining the origin and cause of all fires, thus ensuring that all suspicious and
incendiary fires are investigated thoroughly, bringing to justice those responsible for the crime of arson.
Activations Summary
The Team was requested and activated a total of 12 times during the year 2011. Ten of those were determined to be accidental, one fire is
still undetermined and one was deliberately set which resulted in an arrest for the crime of Arson 2nd Degree a Class B Felony, and later
was convicted in Yates County Court.
Of the 12 activations, eight involved structures, one involved a fatality and another involved a juvenile playing with cigarette material.
The other 4 involved vehicles, one involved a person receiving burns and having to be transported to a medical facility.
As We Look to 2012
• Fill the 2 current active lead investigators vacancies that were created when Deputy Brian Winslow
left the Sheriff’s Office to take the Director of Emergency Management position and Ed Hall requesting to step down as an active lead investigator to technical investigator.
FIRE PREVENTION & SAFETY PROGRAM By Safety Officer Michael P. Chapman
2011 Fire Drills:
On April 7, 2011, the fire alarm was activated at the pull station near the CID office. Fifty one inmates were evacuated to the rec yard in
approximately three minutes. YCSO and PYPD units responded to secure the area, CR# 2011-02462.
On June 30, 2011, the fire alarm was sounded for a drill after smoke was found in the garage. Fifty three inmates were evacuated in about
three minutes. Penn Yan PD was unable to assist with the drill as they were tied up on previous complaints, CR# 2011-05013.
On September 29, 2011, the fire alarm was broadcasted for an issue in the basement. Fifty eight
inmates were evacuated to evacuation area “B” in nearly four minutes. YCSO and PYPD units
responded to secure the area, CR# 2011-08032.
On December 30, 2011, Fifty inmates were evacuated to the recreation yard for the fire drill.
Two high risk inmates needed to be secured prior to being evacuated. The evacuation time was
approaching four minutes and thirty seconds. YCSO units responded and secured the building,
CR# 2011-10660.
2011 ties the all–time
record low for employee
accidents in 2008 (6 !)
2011 Goals
• Conduct 4 fires drills - 4 fire drills were conducted
• Fire extinguisher hands on training - we were
unable to coordinate a time
• Lessen or maintain accident rate - 10 in 2010,
6 in 2011
• Update training materials - some lessen plans were
updated and some were converted to PDF files
•
•
•
•
2012 Goals
Conduct 4 fire drills
Update MSDS binder
Update and convert more lesson plans
Update evacuation map
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JUVENILE AID DIVISION By Deputy. Richard L. Simpson
The Yates County Sheriff’s Office has had a long-standing tradition of its dedication and involvement with the youth of Yates County. As a result of those efforts, the Sheriff’s Office
staffs a Juvenile Aid Division under the command of the Law Enforcement Bureau within the
Sheriffs Office. The primary objective of this unit is to prevent delinquency and provide services that will have a positive impact on juvenile behavior.
In the year 2011 the Juvenile Aid Division sent 12 students to the Sheriff’s summer camp program on Keuka Lake. They were from all 3 school districts within Yates County and ranged in
age from 9 to 12 years old. This gives them a rare opportunity to spend a week away at camp.
The camp is at no cost to the student or their family.
The JAD also provided the Operation Safe Child Program. The program went into the Dundee and Middlesex Valley
Schools and covered kids in the K-5 grades. It also did several public events like the annual Safety Fair.
During the year of 2011 JAD was involved in many community and public relations programs. In cooperation with
the many service agencies throughout Yates County, JAD maintained referral services for many students in need of
such service along with their families. In addition, JAD provided many safety and educational programs for youth and
adults within the community and schools of Yates County.
During the year of 2011, Juvenile contacts were up from last year slightly; however, the underage drinking and UPM
arrest were down by 5 to 2 for the year. This was the first year that there were more girls referred than boys 38 to 39.
There were 2 arrest for UPM and ABC violations; 43 Violations; 23 Misdemeanors, and 9 Felonies.
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) was taught by Deputy Richard L. Simpson in 2 of the school districts of
Yates County and graduated nearly 100 fifth grade students from the Dundee and Middlesex Valley Elementary
Schools. The “Eddie Eagle” gun safety program was also taught at both Dundee and Middlesex Valley Elementary
School Districts within Yates County to nearly 480 students in grades K-3.
The typical administrative duties of the Juvenile Aid Division are to maintain and control confidential juvenile records. Working closely with the Department of Social Services, Family Court, and Probation Services of Yates
County, the juvenile referrals are managed by JAD.
In November of this year, the Juvenile Officer’s position was combined with the SRO at the Dundee Central School
District.
This year the juvenile officer was appointed to the Yates County Drug Court Team.
The Deputy Sheriff/Youth Officer assigned to Juvenile Aid Division is also
assigned to serve on several community service organizations. Some of these
organizations include the Youth Advisory Board, The Yates County Coalition
on Underage Drinking, and the Yates County Safety Fair. This vital role allows
for the Deputy Sheriff to be a liaison between the community and the Sheriff’s
Office, while providing a critical role with the Sheriff’s commitment to community policing.
CHILD SAFETY SEAT REPORT
By Sgt. Derek Blumbergs
Seats checked
By Appointment
Marcus Whitman School 05-14
Child Safety Fair 06-04
Dundee Fire Dept 07-09
14A Produce Auction
Total
Seats used correctly
Seats issued
15
14
22
1
4
56
20
31
7
4
0
1
43
Vehicles checked
N/A
9
13
1
3
26
Requests for Information only: 6
Percentage of Seats used Correctly by Parents/ Guardians: 35.71%
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DUNDEE CENTRAL SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
By Deputy Brad Quayle
Incident Type
Detail/ Home visit
Harassment
Teaching/ Presentation
Defiance
Fighting
Detail
Larceny/ Theft
Truancy
Aggravated Harassment
Bullying
Threat/ Intimidation
Drug Possession
Weapons Possession
Disorderly Conduct
Other
Criminal Mischief
Arrest/ Mental Health
Trespassing
Mental Health
Sex Offenses
Suspicious Incident
Tobacco
Assault
Arrest/ Disorderly Conduct
Drug/ Alcohol Use
Child Abuse
Vehicle Complaint
2010
2011
36
106
21
11
19
19
16
45
7
10
7
2
7
8
6
4
6
4
6
9
4
0
3
1
2
2
2
4
2
4
2
8
2
0
2
0
1
6
1
2
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
157
250
(Increased by 93 incidents)
Defiance
increased by
29 over
2010.
SRO Detail/Home Visits
increased by 70 more than 2010.
The Yates County Sheriff's Department (School Resource Officer’s Program) in conjunction with the Dundee Central
School received 250 complaints during 2011. The complaints included such things as larceny, bullying/harassment,
and criminal mischief. The School Resource Officer is also involved in presenting numerous programs to the K-12
student population, such as Fatal Vision Goggles for Drivers Education class; harassment/bullying classes in the Elementary and Jr. High Schools; Operation Safe Child; gun, and bike safety. The SRO also attends school activities,
such as sporting events and dances. The SRO also responds to homes of students that have missed numerous days of
school to check the students’ welfare. On a monthly basis the Yates County K-9’s are brought into the school to search
for drug paraphernalia.
TRAFFIC SAFETY SPEED MANAGEMENT & RADAR TRAILER
By Sgt. Randy Schwingle
The S.M.A.R.T was in service from July 25 to December 2nd, 2011, during that time the
trailer was deployed 49 times on Village, County and State roads within Yates County.
All requests for the trailer by law enforcement agencies, Yates County businesses and
private citizens were completed as requested.
The S.M.A.R.T program is supervised by Sgt. Randy Schwingle and he is assisted by
P/T MEO Brandon DeHond.
2011 Trailer Deployment By Village and Township
Village of Penn Yan:
11
Town of Benton:
Village of Dundee:
10
Town of Italy:
Town of Jerusalem:
10
6
12
The hamlets of Branchport, Keuka Park, Benton & Bellona deployments were added into their respective township.
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MARINE PATROL
By Sgt. Ed Nemitz
In 2011 the Yates County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol was staffed by ten part-time Officers and one Sergeant. The
Marine Patrol Unit serves the community by promoting boater safety education through the instruction of the
New York State Boater’s Safety classes and through the enforcement of the New York State Navigation Laws.
The Marine Patrol Unit currently operates three patrol boats and two personal watercrafts within its 102.17
square miles of lake water. Yates County borders Keuka, Seneca and Canandaigua Lakes. Marine Patrol Officers logged 3,017.5 hours worked and 1,720.5 man hours aboard a Patrol Vessel. Other notable activities include: Officers responded to 278 navigation complaints and conducted 3,905 vessel inspections. The Marine Patrol enforces State Navigation
Laws, Vehicle and Traffic and Penal laws, as well as all other laws applicable to the waters of Yates County through education and enforcement.
Again this year officers instructed the New York State Boater’s Safety course and certified 171 students from the Finger Lakes region to as far
away as other states. We provide our citizens with the latest in boater safety education. Marine Patrol Officer Pam Housel successfully completed
a course provided by The National Association of State Boating Laws Administration. The NASBLA represents the recreational boating authorities of all 50 states and U.S. territories. NASBLA offers a variety of recourses including: training, model legislation, education standards, and
publications. The NASBLA shares our mission to reduce death, injury and property damage associated with recreational boating, and to ensure a
safe and enjoyable boating environment.
MPO’s use discretion when they encounter a violation of law. In 2011 Marine Patrol Officers wrote 101 citations and issued 294 warnings. Most
of the time violations are handled as teaching opportunities; however, some violations are so reckless and dangerous for people and property that
Marine Patrol Officers are left with little choice but to write the citation.
One of the many functions of the Marine Patrol Unit is to assist the Yates County Underwater Search and Recovery Team. They do this in a
support role by assisting with and the transporting of divers and equipment, and aiding in the search and recovery aspects of the dive team. The
Marine Patrol Unit also provided several instructional sessions this summer at the Keuka Yacht Club. Youths between the ages of 8 and 16 were
instructed on the topic of water safety as part of their training to become sail boat operators. The Marine Patrol Unit had a very busy season handling their own complaints and on two occasions were requested by adjoining agencies for mutual aid. The first incident was on the south end of
Seneca Lake where we assisted Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office with a night time boat accident near Watkins Glenn. At this incident our MPO’s
located the deceased victim in shallow water from our personal watercrafts. The second time we were requested as mutual aid. It was from the
Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. We were utilized on the north end of Seneca Lake to assist other agencies with a three day Power Boat Race in
Geneva. MPO’s were posted in designated locations to secure a safety zone around the race course.
HOURS OF LAKE PATROL……………… 933.5
MAN-HOURS ABOARD VESSELS….…. 1,720.5
TOTAL MARINE LE HOURS…………..... 3017.5
TOTAL VESSELS INSPECTED……… 3,905
NAVIGATION COMPLAINTS……………. .. 278
WARNINGS ISSUED……………………. .. 294
ARRESTS/TICKETS………………………... 101
VESSELS RECOVERED………………..
6
VESSELS LOST/STOLEN………………….. 5
ACCIDENTS INVESTIGATED……………... 1
SEARCH AND RESCUES…………………... 7
STRANDED BOATERS ASSISTED………. 36
BOATER SAFETY CERTIFICATES ……… 171
SNOWMOBILE PATROL
By Sgt. Ed Nemitz
The Yates County Sheriff’s Snowmobile Patrol Unit consists of five full-time Sheriff’s Deputies who operate two Polaris Snowmobiles. The
snowmobile Patrol Unit serves the community by promoting snowmobile safety through the enforcement of the New York State Parks and Recreation Laws, and the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws.
Deputies worked a total of 101 hours of snowmobile enforcement and received 19 complaints involving snowmobiles ranging from noise complaints, trespass and destruction of property. Officers issued 4 warnings and 5 citations in the 2010-2011 seasons. The snowmobile unit also conducts courtesy inspections and provided instruction on the “New York State Snowmobile Safety Program” certifying 33 members of the public.
The snowmobile unit allows Deputies to help the citizens of Yates County who have complaints and problems with snowmobiles by allowing
Deputies to go places and solve problems in locations where patrol cars and Deputies on foot can not travel.
Lt. Todd Sotir w/ snowmobile class
Deputy Kevin Crofoot w/ snowmobile class
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BICYCLE PATROL
By Sgt. Ed Nemitz
The Yates County Bicycle Patrol serves the community by promoting bicycle safety to the children of Yates County through juvenile aid
and school programs.
Deputies perform bicycle and helmet inspections for children to ensure the safety of Yates County’s children. The unit also assists with the
deterrence of crimes such as larceny and criminal mischief when problems develop. The bicycle is a very useful tool at night due to its
stealth-like response and its ability to maneuver well in village type settings.
In 2011 the Sheriff’s Bike Patrol worked 83.5 hours and handled 10 complaints that consisted of assisting with Parades, Carnivals and as
traffic control.
Deputies instructed bicycle safety in two public schools, Dundee and Marcus Whitman Valley, and six Mennonite schools, providing instruction to a total of 484 people.
We also met our goal for 2011 by sending Deputy Scott Smith to a Bicycle Patrol Training School in Ithaca, New York.
UTV UNIT
By Sgt. Ed Nemitz
In 2011 the Yates County Sheriff’s Office continued to appreciate the use of its Cub Cadet 4x4 Utility Vehicle (UTV). The four wheel drive vehicle has served well as a tool to assist Deputies in locating and transporting illegal plant material as well as search and rescue operations. The UTV is a great tool for transporting Deputies and equipment to remote locations in the county. The UTV continues to be an invaluable tool.
In 2011 we utilized the UTV when searching for a missing person. The individual was ultimately found in a
wooded area and had succumbed to a self inflicted gunshot wound. The UTV is always in the state of ready
and members of the Sheriff’s Office feel very fortunate to have this piece of equipment. Every time we use this equipment we recognize
how it can makes every job easier and the most difficult operations a lot less arduous.
CRIMINAL WARRANT REPORT
By F/Sgt. John W. Warner
2011 Warrants/Criminal Summons received
Pre-2011 Warrants/Criminal Summons active
Sub-total Warrants/Criminal Summons received/active
174
+67
241
2011 Warrants/Criminal Summons executed/served/withdrawn
Pre-2011 Warrants/Criminal Summons executed/served/withdrawn
Sub-total Warrants/Criminal Summons executed/served/withdrawn
138
+17
155
Sub-total Warrants/Criminal Summons received/active
Sub-total Warrants/Criminal Summons executed/served/withdrawn
Total Warrants/Criminal Summons active
241
-155
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TRAINING UNIT
By Chief Deputy Howard Davis
The various divisions within the Sheriff’s Office maintain members that are New York State Municipal Police Training Council (MPTC)
certified Police Instructors. A few police instructors also possess specialty instructor certification allowing them to teach a specialized
topic of subject material.
As an accredited agency, all divisions must provide a minimum number of hours of training annually in order to maintain their accreditation. Affiliation with the Finger Lakes Law Enforcement Academy (FLLEA) located in neighboring Ontario County allows for our staff to
participate in several in-service training programs. Furthermore, the range is utilized for basic recruit training for law enforcement and
corrections.
FIREARMS TRAINING UNIT By Chief Deputy Howard Davis
The Firearms training unit is made up of three members. This unit supervises all agency firearms training which includes use of force
requirements as mandated by law. Additional responsibilities include maintenance of agency rifles and handguns. All members are certified S&W Armorers and several also have certification as Colt Armorers. Additionally, one instructor is also the agency “chemical weapons” officer and instructs all police and peace officers employed by the County on the legal and proper use of deploying chemical agents,
(i.e. OC Spray.)
Although not assigned to the Firearms training unit, the Sheriff’s Office has a state certified instructor that specializes in the deployment of
“Conductive Energy Devices” (aka Taser). In 2011, each Deputy Sheriff and Court Security officer had to complete “equivalency training
on their assigned CED in accordance with the State of New York Municipal Police Training Council.
In 2011, deputies were required to pass a qualification course of fire while wearing personnel protective equipment/tactical body armor
and additionally complete a course in “Reality Based Training.” This supervised firearms course will now train the deputy to use their
protective equipment during various simulated judgmental scenarios. These scenarios may include any of the following: active shooter,
counter-terrorism, hostage situations and barricaded suspect. Additional training utilizing the CAPS system allows for judgmental live fire
scenarios utilizing “air soft” weapons technology that allows for the best in reality based training available to date.
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ANIMAL CONTROL UNIT
By ACO Thomas Morris
The Animal Control Division of the Yates County Sheriffs Office is responsible for the handling of
all animal complaints, from barking dogs to rabid wildlife as well as everything in between.
Staffed by one Full-time Officer and one Part-time Officer, they are available around the clock/
seven days a week.
May was the month with greatest number
of dogs impounded at 19.
February was the month with the lowest
number of dogs impounded at 3.
Animal Control Officers responded to 526 calls for service. (Call totals for 2011 were slightly
higher than 2010 totals(507)).
Animal Control travelled 38,834 miles while responding to calls.
136 dogs were impounded in 2011
81 Dogs were turned over to their owners generating $1,187 in impound fees.
47 of the impounded dogs were turned over to the Yates County Humane Society for
adoption.
Only 10 dogs had to be euthanized.
In our efforts to make the Animal Control Unit more budget friendly, the impound fees
were raised from the state minimum of $10.00 to $25.00 per impound. This change will
go into affect January 15th, 2012. This not only helps with the cost of doing business, but
also aids in the encouragement of owner responsibility.
Increasing Totals
2011 Complaints—526
2010 Complaints—507
2009 Complaints—499
2008 Complaints—411
Goals for 2012
Continue efforts to make the Animal Control program more efficient by putting in place adoption and home turn-over fees.
Obtain ACO Peace Officer Status
Continue to reach out to the public for improved public relations with the people of Yates County.
OGS
47 D E
WER !!!
PTED
ADO
Total: 526 calls
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K-9 UNIT
By Sgt. Randy Schwingle
Sheriff Spike and
Deputy Brandon
Jensen gave K-9
Argo his retirement
badge.
Sheriff Spike and Deputy
Brian Winslow gave K-9
Orry his retirement badge.
During 2011 the K-9 Unit was activated for a total of 126 calls for service, which lead to a total of 162 actual canine utilizations.
K-9 Handlers’ self initiated a total of 40 K-9 utilizations, assisted Yates County Deputies with 42 requests and our Criminal Investigation Division with 5 requests for K-9 service. The Handlers also conducted walk-thrus and a drug search within the Yates County Jail
on 2 separate occasions. The K-9 Unit also provided K-9 assistance and support 37 times to other agencies.
2011 K-9 Unit Overview
• Deputies Chad Betts and K-9 Hasko graduated from the Police K-9
Narcotics Detection School and Basic K-9 Patrol School.
• Deputy Chad Betts and K-9 Hasko located 34 bags of Heroin on his
first call out as a Narcotics Detection Dog. Subject was arrested and
convicted.
• Deputy Brandon Jensen and K-9 Kinni completed all training and
obtained all certifications as a Police Patrol/Narcotics detection K-9
Team.
• During 2011 there was a significant increase in the number of positive
alerts made by K-9’s Argo, Orry and Hasko as to the presence of a
narcotic.
• Our K-9 Unit continues to be take the lead in providing the most current and realistic training to our neighboring agencies.
Our K-9 Unit provided K-9 assistance to
the following agencies during 2011:
Penn Yan Police Department:
8
Ontario County Sheriff’s Office:
11
Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office: 1
Steuben County Sheriff’s Office:
6
Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office: 7
Horseheads Police Department:
2
Allegany County Sheriff’s Office: 1
K-9 Unit Utilizations
GOALS for 2012
•
•
Host the Annual YCSO/NYSSI K-9 Seminar in May.
Complete the process for Deputy Brandon Jensen to receive his
state certification as a Police K-9 Trainer.
Area Searches:
Article Searches:
Building Searches:
Drug Searches:
K9 Demonstrations:
Tracks:
Criminal—
Non-Criminal—
Penn Yan Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps donated $6500. to purchase a new canine. K-9 Kinni was
purchased from Shallow Creek Kennels
2011 2010
2
5
2
3
8
24
115
58 UP 57
5
12
27
22
5
35
24
11
Deputy
Chad Betts
with K-9
Hasko
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PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FRAUD UNIT By Inv. Patrick Killen
The purpose of the Public Assistance Fraud Unit is to detect Welfare Fraud, pursue criminal action
against those who obtain benefits they were not entitled to and to recoup those benefits. Fraud prevention is another primary objective. Fraud prevention is accomplished by having an investigator verify
information, often before any benefits are even issued. This process is referred to as “front end detection” or FEDS. There were 72 referrals for FEDS or Welfare Fraud during the year 2011. Sixteen
people were arrested for Welfare Fraud or Offering a False Instrument for Filing with the total amount
of fraud being $33,739.79.
The Investigator assists child protective workers with investigations regarding child physical and sexual abuse, and assists adult protective
workers with investigations of crimes against elderly. There were 58 on site assistance investigations in 2011, aiding child protective and
adult protective workers with interviews or investigations of high risk or criminal nature. This number has gone up, from 53 in 2010 and 39
in 2009.
The 12 month cost avoidance amount for the public assistance FEDS & fraud cases handled in 2011 was $106,464. The cost avoidance for
2010 was $126,060, and in 2009 was $54,576. This cost avoidance amount reflects the amount of benefits that would have been distributed to
individuals arrested over the next 12 months had the fraud not been detected.
CORRECTIONS BUREAU
JAIL DIVISION By Lt. Clay Rugar
The population was up by 23 admissions for the Corrections Bureau from 2010. The jail had 486 total admissions per the Jail Management
Computer as well as 80 pre-arraignment detainees. We received 11 new federal prisoners and 19 prisoners from other agencies; this includes
state readies, parolees and other counties.
During the year we returned to full staffing with the hiring of 2 full-time corrections officers. We entered 2012 with the pending retirement of
a sergeant creating another position to be filled.
Corrections Officers completed 418 transports this year including federal transports, new commitments to DOCS plus parole violators. We
processed 6738 visitors to the jail this year including: inmate visitors, attorneys, doctors, social workers, Child Protective Workers, Public
Health Nurses, volunteers and teachers. All these visits require the supervision of at least 1 Corrections Officer
The Sheriff’s Weekend Alternatives Program (SWEAP) continued to be a popular sentencing alternative for the courts. The program had 88
participants sentenced to the program for 2011 up 13 from 2010. The program did work for 27 agencies working 105 days, completing 641
projects, totaling 5402.75 man-hours logged by participants. Eight participants were referred back to the sentencing court for violations of the
program rules and were resentenced by the court.
During 2011 the jail staff completed training in firearms; Article 35 and deadly physical force; legal updates; gang specialist update training;
breath test operator recertification; fire safety training; first aid; CPR/AED as well as officers attending the NYS Basic Corrections Officer
School including Peace Officer with firearms and the Jail Administrators Conference.
In June of 2011 a new Jail Cook/Manager was hired to replace long time Jail Cook Phyllis Hamm who retired after 28 years of faithful service. The kitchen prepared 58,171 meals for inmates. The kitchen continues to refine the menu to meet new nutritional requirements while
trying to trim costs during tight budget times.
Our Fire Safety Officers are responsible for the inspection of the building and fire extinguishers, and conduct fire evacuation drills. We do
evacuation drills quarterly and averaged 3 to 3 1/2 minutes to evacuate the entire building including inmates, employees and civilians.
In September of 2011 we received the final report from the New York State Commission of Corrections of their investigation into the tragic
death of a 17 year old inmate at the Yates County Jail in November of 2010. The report cleared the Jail and its officers of any direct fault in
the inmate’s death.
2012 Goals for Corrections Bureau
•
•
•
Complete our mock accreditation and move on to our actual assessment and become fully accredited.
Evaluate new scheduling schemes to cut down on over-time and to cover shifts with the position left vacated by the county.
Implement the video tele-conferencing equipment
Participants
Projects
Man Hrs
SWEAP
3 Year Data Comparison
2010
2009
65
75
198
256
4,131.5
3,822.75
2011
88
641
5,402.75
16
JAIL DIVISION con’t
TOTAL NUMBER OF LOCAL INMATES PROCESSED:
467
367
100
MALE
FEMALE
NUMBER OF INMATES RECEIVED TO JAIL:
COUNTYWIDE
FED & U S MARSHAL
OTHER COUNTIES
STATE PAROLE & OTHER
486
456
11
3
16
e
s wer
emale 2011.
f
0
0
1
in
itted
in
comm IGHEST
H
e
.
s
h
T
ear
188 y
Community Service
S.W.E.A.P
(SHERIFF’S WEEKEND ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM)
DAYS
NUMBER OF INMATES RECEIVED TO LOCKUP:
PYPD
YCSO
NUMBER OF MEALS SERVED
Adult Meals
Minor Meals
NUMBER OF PUBLIC HEALTH VISITS:
NUMBER OF MENTAL HEALTH VISITS:
2011 REVENUES:
BOARDING
TRANSPORT
BREAKFAST/LUNCH
FLACRA REIMBURSEMENT
INMATE PHONE
TOTAL REVENUE
55
42
58,171
52,708
5,463
HIGH POPULATION ANY DAY
HIGH POPULATION ANY ONE DAY (M-F):
LOW POPULATION ANY ONE DAY:(M-F)
AVERAGE DAILY POPULATION:
NUMBER OF INMATE VISITORS:
MONTHS
81
62
42
54
111
47
6,738
$275,100.00
$ 5,008.58
$ 8,612.00
$
840.00
$ 16,625.57
$306,186.15
49 INMATES IN CUSTODY 12/31/11 MALE: 42 FEMALE: 7
Prisoner Food:
2011
$ 99,715.88
2008
$ 85,569.90
$14,145.98 Increase
INMATES
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
TOTAL
14
11
18
26
21
13
15
13
13
18
18
15
MAN
WORKED HRS
10
8
8
9
9
8
10
8
8
10
8
9
105
TOTAL: MALES
FEMALES
PROJECTS
311
258
387.25
709
653
419.75
515.75
345
393.25
592
448.75
370
5402.75
77
37
53
55
62
48
57
74
42
34
36
66
641
70
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SENTENCING COURTS & NUMBER SENTENCED:
COUNTY
22
VILLAGE
35
TOWN
23
YC TREAMENT COURT SANCTIONS 8
Overtime hours to meet staffing
needs in the jail for full-time
officers was 11,487.50. Parttime officers regular hours were
at 4,824.00 and PTOT was
138.5 hours for 2011.
Overtime:
Increased 1,110.50 hrs for FTOT
Increased 543 hrs PT regular hrs
Decreased 19 hrs PTOT
3 Year Comparison
Boarding In—Revenue:
2011
$275,100.00
2008
$236,606.82
$38,493.18 Increase
Hospital Charges:
2011
$61,565.73
2008
$20,157.77
$41,407.96 Increase
Forensic Unit:
(Psychiatric Housing)
2011
$62,182.06
2008
$12,982.83
$49,199.23 Increase
Prisoner Drugs:
2011 $84,314.09
2008 $29,768.70
$54,545.39 Increase
73.06
$43,2 se in
a
Incre Card
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d
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r
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Bail
2011:
Total Cash Bail: $157,448.09
Total Credit Card Bail: $107,683.06
Total Bail Collected: $265,131.15
2008:
Total Cash Bail: $188,525.00
Total Credit Card Bail: $64,410.00
Total Bail Collected: $252,935.00
Local jail admissions over past 10 yrs are up!
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
283 370 356 386 396 399 436 484 463 467
Male/female
233/50 288/82 300/56 312/74 318/78 326/73 365/71 387/97 391/72 367/100
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CIVIL DIVISION
By Sgt Ed Nemitz
The Civil Division of the Yates County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for the handling of all Civil Process received by the agency. This requires much more than just receiving paperwork and delivering them. Receiving, docketing, processing, serving, and collecting on summons,
court orders, income and property executions, as well as evictions and other court ordered mandates are all part of the daily actions carried out
by the Civil Division.
In addition constant review of civil policies and procedures and daily work to furnish accreditation files with necessary documentation to maintain state accreditation status. Furthermore, a review of bookkeeping records and accounts were handled on a day-to-day basis as part of a
smooth and efficient operated Civil Division.
2011
Civil Process Papers Received
Civil Process Papers Returned
Total Papers Served
896
52
844
Income Executions Served
Property Execution Served
Summons & Complaints Served
Subpoenas Served
Family Court Papers Served
Warrants of Eviction
171
4
113
307
213
36
Total Legal Process Served
900
850
800
750
Total Papers Served
700
650
600
2 011
2010
2009
2008
2011: A Year in Review
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My first and foremost objective for 2011 was to bolster the security we had for the administrative office. I requested a locking entry door
from the hall into the administrative office and a locking gate between the records office and the administrative office area. We did accomplish both requests which provided us the needed security we were lacking as well as keeping us compliant with New York State
Civil Accreditation Standards.
We were able to maintain our Civil E-mail account which has assisted us with building our attorney, petitioner and business database. The
Civil E-mail account assisted us with reducing the number of mailings and fax transmittals which in turn saved money.
In 2011 we reviewed and maintained Civil Division policies and procedures and daily work to furnish accreditation files with necessary
documentation in order to meet or surpass civil accreditation standards.
One goal I had for 2011 was to obtain the current upgrade for our Electronic Software Program (Softcode). I did not accomplish this goal
as funding was not available for this project.
Civil Goals and Objectives for 2012
To provide proper service and execution of all civil process received, in compliance with all NYS Statutes and the policies & procedures set
forth by the Yates County Sheriff’s Civil Division Standard Operating Procedures Manual.
These statutes, policies and procedures are set forth to ensure that the persons bringing process to the Yates County Sheriff’s Civil Division
receive proper service and attention that complies with NYS Law and the standard of professionalism demanded by this office.
On March 8, 2010 the Yates County Sheriff’s Division was awarded a certificate by the NYS Sheriff’s Association in recognition of our office
successfully achieving Civil Accreditation. We have and will continue to maintain policies and procedures, reviewing and amending as necessary in order to meet and surpass requirements to maintain NYS Civil Accreditation. In 2011 I was selected by Tom Michell, Esq to work with
Civil Division Supervisors from the other Sheriff’s Offices throughout the State to review and enhance the Civil Standards set forth by the NYS
Sheriff’s Association. I anticipate a large amount of work for us to comply with the improvements made to the State Civil Accreditation Standards; however, the updates made to the current Civil Standards and requirements should save time and be more efficient in the end.
Additional for 2012, I would like to revisit the topic of upgrading our Electronic Software program (Softcode) before our current version expires
and is no longer supported by the Softcode Company. This was the only goal that we had for 2011 that was not accomplished. There is no fee for
the software upgrade; however, the training of our employees’ does carry a fee. I understand that funding the upgrade will cause some fiscal
difficulties; however, we have been placed on notice that Softcode will not support our software after the completion of 2012. I have a verbal
commitment that we will receive the updates in 2012 and I will do my best to accomplish this goal.
It is also my goal to maintain our Civil E-mail account which has assisted the Civil Office with obtaining contact information from individuals,
businesses and attorneys. This reduces our spending for paper, fax transmissions, mailings and phone calls. It is my goal to greatly reduce the
number of mailings associated with office updates and general correspondence from the Civil Office to individuals, business and attorneys. In
addition, it is also my goal to provide additional civil information to the Sheriff’s website as to make it easier for the citizens of Yates County to
acquire information without making a phone call or stopping at the Sheriff’s Office to get needed information.
The Civil Office will continue to enforce rules and laws of The State of New York and Yates County.
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COURT SECURITY DIVISION By Sgt. Randy Schwingle
The Court Security Division is comprised of: one (1) Sergeant, three (3) full-time Court Security
Officer positions, and five (5) part-time Officers. Court Security Officers are assigned to the Weapons Screening Station, Supreme and County Courts, Family Court, Surrogates Court, Facility Security Patrol, and the Integrated Security Control Room.
Weapon Screening Station
There were 28,667 individuals screened when entering the Yates County Courthouse. The Officers
assigned to the Weapons Screening Station secured 2,059 items, 8,905 items were x-rayed and we
had one (1) arrest for drug possession.
Quantity
263
4
23
17
1
91
1660
Description
Knives
Chemical Spray
Razors
Scissors
Drug Paraphernalia
Other Weapons
Other Contraband
Family Courts
CSO’s assigned to the Family Courts maintain order during
cases involving: juvenile delinquency, child custody, child
support, visitation, foster care placement, persons in need
of supervision, neglect, domestic violence and temporary
order of protections. Due to the nature of these cases this is
a highly emotional and volatile court environment.
Supreme and County Courts
The CSO’s assigned to the Supreme and County Court maintain order
over felony proceedings, such as: trials, hearings and calendars. They
provided security and support on 88 scheduled calendar days. In addition, there were a total of 5 criminal / civil jury trials weeks during the
year. CSO’s also detained sixteen (16) individuals who were remanded
to the custody of the Sheriff.
Surrogates Count
Court Security Officers also provided security and support to the Yates
County Surrogates Court on fifteen (15) scheduled calendar days.
CSO’s provided security and support on 87 scheduled calendar days. The Officers also provided security to the Support Magistrate on 36 scheduled calendar days.
Court Security Training Unit
The Court Security Division currently has three (3) certified
Police Instructors, one of the instructors also serves as a firearms, chemical agent and defensive tactics instructor. Another
instructor is also certified to teach the expandable baton (ASP).
The Division completed 675 hours of training this year.
Accomplishments and Highlights of 2011
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•
Developed E-Briefing which is distributed each morning
to all CSO’s, it takes the place of actually conducting a
roll call.
Continued compliance with all NYSSA Court Security
Accreditation Standards and completed all standard
folders to verify compliance.
The Courts had to adjust the commencement and ending
times for Court, due to the lack of funds for overtime.
The Court Security Division was challenged to continue
providing the same duties within a limited amount of
time.
With the assistance from our Building and Grounds
Department we were able to redesign our weapon
screening station to handle a larger volume of people,
and providing additional safety to the Officers assigned
there.
Conducted bi-weekly Q-Meeting with full-time Court
Security Officers.
Submitted all vouchers to the Office of Court Administration for reimbursement and received payment in a
timely fashion.
Integrated Security Control
CSO’s assigned to Security Control is responsible for monitoring
radio communications, video surveillance cameras, as well as monitoring and controlling the 88 security doors.
Court Security Officers were dispatched to twenty-four (24) general
alarms. They were also dispatched to thirty-seven (37) directed patrols and special attentions. During 2011 CSO’s provided seven (7)
escorts for court litigants.
Our Goals for 2012
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•
Obtain re-accreditation of our Court Security
Division with NYSSA.
Complete and put into service our tactical mapping and incident reporting and notification program (Response Net).
Develop a threat management program to be utilized by Court Security.
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COUNTY OF YATES
SPECIAL TRAFFIC OPTIONS PROGRAM
2011 ANNUAL REPORT
The 2011 operating budget was established at $82,428 and spending for the year was kept less than budget at $71,020.60. The balance
in the DWI reserve account was $39,412.77 on December 31, 2010. The program supports the budgets of Probation in supporting an
officer supervising related cases; District Attorney in supporting an ADA for prosecution, Victims Impact Panel, and other misc. funding including courts when required; law enforcement, supporting patrol and court overtime as well as maintenance and equipment;
direct services for rehabilitation and school based counseling, etc; education, prevention and advertising as well as administrative costs.
All activities and budget must be approved by and are reported to the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) that is a division of
the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles in Albany, NY. All funding is from violator fines paid through the courts and not from county
property tax payers. Thus, the budget supports itself and reduces county and local budget expenses in specific areas. A local advisory
panel exists when needed and relates to Traffic Safety Board chaired by Sheriff. Arrests in 2011 were up slightly over 2010. Felonies
were 19 and a first for us as we had a tragic DWI-Drugs related fatality **killing six Amish in a van that made nationwide news media.
The driver arrested & charged with vehicular manslaughter, etc. The STOP programs highlight goal for 2011 was to continue a Task
Force for the continuation of the Drunk/Impaired Driving Victim Impact Panel (DID-VIP) for violators to experience the affect DWI
has on victims, families, and the community. This did occur as the 6th and 7th DID-VIPs were held at the County Office Bldg auditorium in March and in September with attendance all totaling 106 for the year. 2012 goals highlighted will increase check-points, continue the VIP while taking programs into schools, and polices with the demands on the Probation Dept. for Leandra’s Law interlock
devices.
COUNTYWIDE ARREST RELATED STATISTICS
TOTAL ARRESTS ………………………………………………….. 102
DWI (Misdemeanor)…………… 60
DWI (Felony)…………………… 19
DWI (Aggravated + 0.18%)….. 18
DWAI (Violation)………………. 2
DWAI (drugs)…………………… 3
**Vehicular Felony Manslaughter…1 (six counts)
SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARRESTS…………………………………..54 (2010—48)
PENN YAN POLICE DEPT. ARRESTS…………………………. 41 (2010 —37)
NEW YORK STATE POLICE ARRESTS……………………….. 7 (2010—15)
MALES………………….. 86
FEMALES………………… 16
AVERAGE BAC……… 0.15% HIGHEST…………..0.29%
REFUSAL TO TAKE TEST………………………….. 11
AVERAGE ARESTEE AGE…37
OLDEST….79 YOUNGEST……19
PATROL RELATED………………………………………. 69 CHECK-POINT…. 1
COMPLAINT RELATED………………………………….. 13 LPR HIT…….... 1
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT RELATED………………18
PERSONAL INJURY…… 3
PROPERTY DAMAGE… 14
FATAL……………..…..… 1
LOCATION—HIGH: V/PENNYAN 42, T/JERUSALEM 14, LEAST: T/TORREY 2
NUMBER OF OFFENDERS ATTENDING COURT ORDERED DID-VIP…………..106
SMART RADAR TRAFFIC SAFETY DEPLOYMENT……………...58
TEN YEAR COUNTYWIDE DWI ARREST HISTORY
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
94
111
90
114
96
94
84
122 100 102
Deputy Brad Quayle presented Chad
Sheehan with a certificate of appreciation
for a DWI prevention presentation for the
seniors at the Dundee Central School.
Respectfully submitted March 30, 2012
Ron Spike, Coordinator
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The County of
Yates issued 2011
Employee Recognition awards to
the following YCSO members
in a ceremony January 2012
at the Legislative Chambers.
AWARDS
Officer of the Year
—30 YEARS —
Michael J. Christensen
John W. Warner
—25 YEARS —
David S. Head
Randy L. Schwingle
—20 YEARS —
Christine D. DiRisio
R.C. Miller
Richard L. Simpson
Brian C. Winslow
Deputy Chad Betts was the 2011 Officer of the year
and received the American Legion award.
—15 YEARS —
Derek A. Blumbergs
Eric P. Marelli
Joan F. McMillen
Dorothy E. Rider
—10 YEARS —
Jason D. Bassett
Dusty L. Blumbergs
Gregory S. Finger
Amy S. McAdams
Jeffery T. Meyers
Gloria J. Sands
Sheriff Spike
presented F/Sgt
John W. Warner
& Inv Mike
Christensen with
their 30th year
awards.
—5 YEARS—
R. Jean Coon
Sheriff Spike presented CO Christine D. DiRisio, Deputy Brian C. Winslow, CO R.C. Miller, and
Deputy Richard L. Simpson with their 20th year awards.
Sheriff Spike & Undersheriff
Gleason presented CO Sgt Nick
DiRisio with his 24 years of
service at retirement.
Sheriff Spike presented
ATS Gretchen Galliher with
her 11 year of service at
retirement.
Sheriff Spike & Sgt Ed Nemitz presented Deputy Sean Lamphier the 2011
Civil Award for most civil papers
served. Sheriff Spike presented Darcey
Sylvester, Victims Advocate,
from the Safe Harbors of the
Finger Lakes, Inc. with an
award of appreciation.
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2012 AGENCY GOALS
Yates County Sheriff’s Office
Penn Yan, New York 14527
DATE: January 3, 2012
TO: Public Safety Committee
FROM: Sheriff Ron Spike ____Ron Spike_______
SUBJECT: 2012 Agency Goals
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TRAFFIC AND BOATER SAFETY
GOAL: Make the roadways and waterways of Yates County as safe as possible.
Objective: SRO provide traffic safety education to drivers education students
Objective: Enforcement of vehicle and traffic violation laws.
Objective: Prevent and reduce traffic crashes and injuries.
Objective: Promote pedestrian, bicycle and buggy safety.
Objective: Promote marine boaters safety
Objective: Training of personnel
CRIME PREVENTION AND SAFETY
GOAL: Make citizens more resistant to crime and ensure the safest environment.
Objective: Provide statistical information to municipal governments and to public.
Objective: Reduce reoffending in the community from jail offenders.
Objective: Enhance works site locations for SWEAP details.
Objective: Address community crime and safety issues and concerns.
Objective: Increase fraudulent identification recognition.
Objective: Reduce substance abuse activity.
Objective: Interaction with code enforcement for property safety concerns.
Objective: Promote and ensure the safety, education and welfare of our youth and elderly.
Objective: Training of Personnel
COMMUNICATIONS
GOAL: Facilitate/improve internal and external oral and wireless communications.
Objective: Utilize technology to comply with regulations and share P.S. information.
Objective: Improve internal communications.
Objective: Promote collaborative efforts with local, state and federal agencies.
Objective: Promote inter-county radio tower agreements.
Objective: Training of personnel
PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
GOAL: Manage resources and personnel to optimize efficient and effective services.
Objective: Provide training programs for strategies on efficiency.
Objective: Expand use of technology to increase efficiency where applicable.
Objective: Increase revenues and reduce costs where applicable.
Objective: Increase quality of services and professional accreditation standards.
Objective: Anticipate future staffing needs, issues, and strategies.
Objective: Analyze budget reduction effects.
Objective: Effectively manage agency resources to meet mission.
Additionally please note that all objectives have strategy and/or a performance measure.
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RETROSPECT……... OF MCI TRAGEDIES
TOWN OF MILO—JUNE 5, 1976
5 PY YOUTH KILLED
TOWN OF BENTON—JULY 19, 2011
A CAR CRASH 12:30AM
EARLY SATURDAY NEAR 254
EAST LAKE RD (RTE 54) TOOK
THE LIVES OF DRIVER WILLIAM FINGER, AGE 19; TERRY
BULLOCK, AGE 20; MICHAEL
SCOTT, AGE 20; CARL
HAMMOND, AGE 20; AND
DANIEL WILLIS, AGE 20, ALL
KILLED INSTANTLY WHEN
CAR WENT 233 FEET UP
DITCH LINE AND AIRBORN
OVER A CULVERT DRIVEWAY COMING TO REST ON
ITS TOP ON THE OTHER SIDE.
A COMMUNITY TRAGEDY.
SHERIFF’S DEPS, PY FIRE
DEPT AND PY AMBULANCE
REPORTED ALL KILLED
INSTANTLY ON IMPACT.
6 AMISH KILLED—9 INJURNED
CAR-VAN-TRACTOR MVA
A VAN WITH DRIVER AND 13 AMISH FARM
FAMILIES TRAVELLING NORTH ON PREEMPTION AT LOREE ROAD WHEN MAN ILLEGALLY PASSING A TRACTOR/SPRAY
RIG SOUTHBOUND AND CAR STRUCK VAN
FORCING IT INTO A COLLISION WITH THE
TRACTOR ENTRAPING MOST OCCUPANTS.
SHERIFF DESCRIBED
SCENE AS ‘HORIFFIC’ AND
ALL WAS CHALLENGING
FOR 911 DISPATCH, FIRE
DEPTS, EMS PERSONNEL,
DEPUTIES, CORONERS,
WRECKERS, TRAFFIC CONTROL, EXTRACATION,
MEDEVAC HELICOPTORS,
ACO, HAZ-MAT, ACCIDENT
RECONSTRUCTION, AND
VOLUNTEERS ON SCENE
TOTALED OVER 100. CAR
DRIVER STEVE ELDRIDGE
ARRESTED BY DEPUTIES
FOR FELONY AGGRAVATED VEHICLE HOMICIDE, ASSAULT, DWI BY
DRUGS AS ON COCAINE
AND NARCOTIC MEDS.
NATIONAL NEWS MEDIA STORY OF THIS MCI
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STAFF
3/31/2012
Sheriff Ron Spike
Undersheriff John Gleason
Chief Deputy Howard Davis
Law Enforcement Bureau
Corrections Bureau
Lt Todd Sotir
Lt Clay Rugar
PT/CO J. Edgar Emerson
Sgt CS Off Randy Schwingle
Sr/Inv Michael Christensen
Sgt Chad Gridley
PT/CO Marcus Mallett
Sr. Crt Sec Off Diana DeKay
Inv Scott Backer
Sgt Jared Bailey
PT/ CO Tom Simonsen
CO/CS William Bacher
Inv Patrick Manahan
Sgt Louis Aaron
PT/CO Nick DeRisio
CO/CS Bradley Conover
Inv Bradley Quayle
Sgt Antonia Lerch
PT/CO Lisa Wood
PT CO/CS Pamela Housel
F/Sgt John Warner
Sgt—VACANT
PT/ CO Anthony Nieves
PT CO/ CS Patrick McKnight
Sgt Edwin Nemitz
CO Donald Danforth
PT/CO Anthony Hill
PT/CO Bryan Housel
Sgt Frank Ryan
CO David Head
PT/CO David Smith, Sr.
PT/CO Bradon DeHond
Sgt Derek Blumbergs
CO R.C. Miller
Sgt—VACANT
CO Alan Mack
911 Communication Div.
Dep Patrick Killen
CO Christine DiRisio
Chief Disp Sandy Smith
Dep Kenneth Kamholtz
CO Jill Emerson
Sr Disp Ann Niver
Administration Bureau
Y/Dep Richard Simpson
CO Adam Talley
Sr Disp Eric Marelli
ATS Kerry Brennan
Dep Brandon Jensen
CO Brian Tomion
Sr Disp Dusty Blumbergs
Shrf’s Secty Sandi Siwak
Dep Kevin Crofoot
CO Judi Messenger
Disp Susan Henry
Civil Acct Clk Jean Coon
Dep Arlyn Cunningham, Jr.
CO Joan McMillen
Disp Michael Chapman
Typist/Rec Clerk Juanita Lohnes
Dep Chad Betts
CO Dorothy Rider
Disp Lindsay Tones
Dep Jeffrey Rider
CO Judy Hoover
Disp Lisa Williams
Dep Charles Emerson
CO Pamela Whitford
Disp G. Philip Biehls
Dep Bradley Cole
CO Karen Shaffer
Disp Amy McAdams
Dep Shawn Lamphier
CO Jeff Meyers
Disp Jason Bassett
Dep Scott Smith
CO Neil Freeland
Disp David Harrington
Dep Patrick Breuer
CO Greg Hampsey
Disp Andrew Campbell
Disp—VACANT
Court Security Division
PT/CO Wayne Marsh
PT/CO Eric Burden
Animal Control
ACO Tom Morris
PT/ ACO Richard Lafler
Jail Medical
Jail Nurse Erica Verdeham
PT Jail Phys/ Dr Regina Lilly
Dep—ELIMINATED
CO Patricia Fox
PT/Dep Brian Winslow
CO David Smith II
PT Dep Daryl Jones –USRT
CO Cindy Kuhner
PT Dep Fire Inv John Woods
CO Robert Quayle III
Jail Kitchen/Laundry Div.
Jail Chap/ Rev Kenneth Sisson
PT MarPat Off Pamela Housel
CO James Palmer
Jail Cook/ Mgr Bob Miller
GED Teacher /Ginger Allen
PT MarPat Off Greg Fingar
CO Bonnie Freeland
Cook Connie Greenfield
Barber /Stacy Seely
PT MarPat Off John Roselli
CO Daniel Scott
Cook Stacy Stoddard
Counselor/ John Lambrosa
PT MarPat Off Jason Hassos
CO Corey Bates
PT Cook Rose Hayes
Literacy Inst/ Charles Marks
PT MarPat Off Jack Stover
CO Glenn Hastings
PT Cook Phyllis Hamm
Jail Ministry Volunteers
PT MarPat Off Patrick McKnight
CO Daniel Davis
PT MarPat Bryan Housel
CO Jared Dougherty
Sr. Communications Mech
Mental Health/Physicians/S&S Hosp
PT MarPat Reid Jensen
CO Derek Christensen
Andy Siwak
Mental Health Counselors
PT MarPat Nathan Tormey
CO John Stenzel
PT MV Equip Opr
Duane Weldon
CO Paul Hubbard
K-9
PT/CO Jeremy Panzik
Hasko
PT/ CO Albert Brush
Kinni
PT/ CO Deborah Carlsen
Jail Support Services
Jail Optom/ Penn Yan Eye Care
Public Health Nurses
Alcohol Abuse Counselors
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