Orange County Sheriff’s Office State of the Agency Sheriff Jerry L. Demings April 26, 2011

Presentation Outline Where we are as an agency Where we are as a community The issues and challenges we face

Where we are as an agency…

Our Organization

Our Mission The mission of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office is to reduce crime responsibly by providing excellent service at a reasonable cost through partnerships that build trust, create a safe environment, and enhance the quality of life in our community. “Making a Difference”

Our Goals Reduce crime and the fear of crime Be fiscally responsible Work cooperatively with community and government partners Value accountability Suppress and prevent juvenile crime Embrace technology for improved service Value diversity Value fellow agency members Protect the rights of citizens Provide excellent service

2010 Facts and Figures Communications Center contacts: 1,244,942 Calls for service: 1,105,255 Adult arrests: 32,327 Juvenile arrests: 2,910 Firearms seized: 1,001 Community events: 2,114

Budget History: 2007 to present Budget History Fiscal Year Budget $ 175,296, $ 184,197, $ 184,940, $ 178,810,000.00

Staffing 2007 to Present Staffing 2007 to 2011 Employee Type Sworn Line929 1,010 1,076 1,070 1,048 Sworn Line - Part-time Sworn Supervisor Sworn Manager Sworn Executive Sworn Volunteer Consultant - Part-time Civilian Line Civilian Line - Part-time Civilian Supervisor Civilian Supervisor - Part-time Civilian Manager Civilian Manager - Part-time Civilian Executive Civilian Volunteer Total3093 3,323 3,286 3,155 2,994

The ability to maintain staffing levels is impacted by funding Collective bargaining We are challenged to meet expanding demands for service at existing levels of staffing

Accomplishments Established the Sheriff’s Citizen Advisory Committee Established multi-cultural Citizen Police Academies Established Chaplain Academy Completed a Redistricting Study with the University of Central Florida Signed Department of Justice Agreement Reduced major criminal offenses by 9.6%

Facility Improvements New East Orange Sub-station New Aviation facility Improvements to Apopka and Ocoee facilities Added space near the Orange County Convention Center for the Tourist Oriented Policing Unit In conjunction with SeaWorld, working to provide a new stand-alone facility for the entire International Drive community

Emergency Response Times Nationwide Comparison

Emergency Response Times Statewide Comparison

Demand for service has increased Calls for service rose by 31,000 in 2010 Calls to Communications Center rose by 37,000 in 2010

Officers per thousand residents statewide

Officers per thousand Orange County

Among the lowest per-capita cost statewide Agency Law Enforcement BudgetPopulationPer CapitaSworn Staff Miami Dade PD $ 535,275,000 1,081,422 $ ,957 Tampa PD $ 138,000, ,890 $ St. Petersburg PD $ 85,042, ,314 $ Collier County SO $ 97,259, ,565 $ Miami PD $ 124,317, ,457 $ ,137 Jacksonville SO $ 259,312, ,780 $ ,758 Pinellas Co SO $ 98,345, ,815 $ Orange County SO $ 178,810, ,077 $ ,440 Lee County SO $ 89,797, ,472 $ Polk Co SO $ 74,353, ,070 $ Pasco Co SO $ 57,015, ,047 $

Low per-capita cost when compared to other Orange County agencies Agency Law Enforcement Budget Population Per Capita Sworn Staff Orlando PD $ 116,355, ,673 $ Eatonville PD $ 1,183,018 2,500 $ Edgewood PD $ 1,194,000 2,600 $ Winter Park PD $ 11,044,550 28,434 $ Oakland PD $ 717,390 1,931 $ Windermere PD $ 992,144 2,700 $ Ocoee PD $ 10,490,000 34,000 $ Maitland PD $ 4,940,830 16,786 $ Apopka PD $ 11,069,395 40,721 $ Orange County SO $ 178,810, ,077 $ Winter Garden PD $ 7,365,267 31,492 $ Belle Isle PD $ 999,045 6,000 $

Watching expenditures closely Monitoring fuel consumption Minimizing Overtime Reducing discretionary spending

Where we are as a community…

Service Areas

Major Crimes By Area of County

Major Crimes by Sector 2010 Sector One Sector Two Sector Three Sector Four Sector Five Sector Six Aggravated Assault/Battery Auto Theft Burglary Auto Burglary Commercial Burglary Residential Murder Robbery Forcible Sex Total

Violent Crime We have experienced a two year decline in violent and major crimes We have focused efforts on community policing initiatives –Reducing the prevalence of street drugs –Targeting repeat offenders –Getting firearms off the street

Violent Crime Down

Murder

Robbery

Non-Violent Crime Down

Burglary

Motor Vehicle Theft

The issues and challenges we face…

Emerging Trends Prescription drug abuse and “pill mills” Drug grow houses and clandestine labs Gang crime and violence

Pill Mills

Grow Houses

Clandestine Labs

Gang Activity

Seizure from gang related arrests

Guns from seizure

Our Priorities and Response Increasing deputy visibility –Added coverage in tourist corridor –Creation of Problem Oriented Policing Squads Investing in Intelligence Led Policing Protecting Orange County from violent crime Keeping our deputies safe

Reassigned Additional Deputies to Uniform

Lower levels of funding Down $5.5 million from last year with costly issues yet to be addressed

Operating costs increasing Healthcare Employee retirement benefits Fuel The NBA All-Star Game Casey Anthony Trial

Business practices are heavily dependent on technology Costly upgrades are required to maintain system support Existing CAD system must be replaced Remaining analog radios must be replaced

Assaults on Orange County Deputies are more than double the national average Nationwide, the total law enforcement officers assaulted: 10.3% Actual assaults on Orange County deputies based on our total sworn personnel: 25.1%

Deputies Attacked by Criminals Deputy First Class Stephen Cook – Stabbed Deputy Daniel Shapiro - Shot

Line of duty deaths up 40% nationwide Although violent crime is down nationwide, criminals have become more aggressive in their attacks on law enforcement officers and Orange County is no exception

Loss in the Sheriff’s Office Family Deputy First Class Brandon Coates: Killed in the line of duty

Keeping Deputies Safe Enhanced radio communications monitoring in tactical operations Deployed new tactical shotguns Invested in Tasers Improved Training

Staying focused on reducing crime

Summary Economic Challenges Crime is Down Violence Against Law Enforcement Officers is up Board of County Commission Support Needed