ACCOMPLISHMENTS / FUTURE GOALS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS / FUTURE GOALS
Since becoming your Sheriff I have continued to upgrade our records
management system for the Civil and Correctional Divisions. Both
Divisions have been updated with new computer software making those
divisions more efficient. I have improved our web site to provide more
information to the public. Please visit the Sheriff’s web site and see
what we have done.
http://www.otsegocounty.com/depts/shf/.
I worked closely with the County Board and brought our Correctional
Division into compliance with the New York State Commission of
Corrections Minimum Standards. I have reduced Jail operational costs
and expanded services for our Criminal Division with minimal impact to
our budget. I continue to work closely with our Emergency Service
Organizations to combine resources and provide the best possible
response to your emergencies.
I have instituted the following programs:
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Operation Safe Child - Grant Funded
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Project Childsafe - Grant Funded
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STOPPED
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Offender Watch - Grant Funded
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Victim Notification VINE
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TIPS LINE
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Crime Stoppers
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Call Reassurance Program - Grant Funded
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School Resource Officer program
I have secured funding for the following:
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2009 Angler Patrol Boat
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2009 Ford F-250 4WD
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18 ‘Command Trailer
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7000 KW Mobile generator and Light Tower
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6 Wheel Utility off Road Vehicle
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Night Vision equipment
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Portable Speed trailer
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All-Terrain Vehicles
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Snowmobiles
Additional Accomplishments
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Corrected outdated Standard Operating Procedures in order to improve
procedures in all Divisions.
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Created On-Line available information and downloadable forms from our
Website
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Published Annual Reports providing information to the public
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Preparation of a Yearly Strategic Plan laying out our goals and
objectives for the upcoming year
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Critical reviews of operations, training and procedures
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Improved hiring practices and background investigations in both
divisions
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Improved promotional procedures and interviewing
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Improved training in both patrol and corrections
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Instituted a Facebook Page
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Increased the number of Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)
certified Instructors
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Increased the Number of DCJS certified Firearms Instructors
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Possess in-house DCJS certified EVOC, Domestic Violence and Mental
Health, Physical Training, Defensive Tactics Instructors
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DCJS Reality Based Training Instructor and Equipment
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Can self-train employees with in-service capabilities at 90%
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Improved our Investigative capabilities
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Improved our evidence storage and retention procedures
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Developed a Digital Forensics Lab
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Trained and developed a professional Accident Investigation Team
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Improved Video recording capabilities of interviews
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Developed Mutual Aid Agreement with Oneonta Police Department,
Cooperstown Police Department, and Delaware County Sheriff’s Office
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Improved Patrol Operations
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Developed a Drug Recognition Program
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Provided vehicles with on-board computers and programs
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Improved retention and reliability of our vehicle fleet
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Improved firearms training and weapons
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Acquired .45 Glock, Rifles and Shotguns for all patrol deputies
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Fire Arms Training Simulation Machine
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Developed Less-Lethal program and capabilities
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Improved portable radio capabilities
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Installed GPS in patrol vehicles
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Issued Body Cameras
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Improved Personal Protective Equipment for all Deputies to include
Body Armor and Helmets
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Improved Critical Incident Response
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Trained and equipped Hostage Negotiators capabilities
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Trained and equipped tactical warrant execution capabilities
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Improved business practices
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Improved the civil process (computer program)
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Developed record recording, filing and retention capabilities
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Improved Pistol Permit Process
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Improved Office and County Credentialing
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We now have a Deputy assigned to Civil Duties
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Improved Corrections Operations
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Transitioned Jail records to an electronic database for easier
updating, accessibility, collection and overall sharing of
information.
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Improved surveillance system
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Updated Policy and Procedures
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Improved and professional Transport Unit
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Cut the cost of Meals
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Cut the cost of Medications
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Reclassified and trained staff position of Part Time Female matron to
Corrections Officer
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Cross trained all Corrections Officers to improve efficiency and
professionalism
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Appointed the first female Deputy Sheriff to ever serve in the Law
Enforcement Division
If Re-Elected I will:
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Continue to initiate programs for our Youth and Senior Citizens.
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Continue to look for ways to reduce operational costs.
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Continue to seek outside funding and grants to reduce costs to our
taxpayers.
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Continue to serve the residents of Otsego County and provide cost
effective professional services.
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Continue to work closely with the State Police, local Law Enforcement
and Emergency Service organizations to utilize all available
resources.
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Continue to work diligently to make improvements across all divisions
within the Sheriff’s Office.
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Continue to address challenges as they arise.
I will
continue to strive to make our Sheriff’s Office a pillar within our
community and make Otsego County a safe place for our residents.
