1. Sheriff’s Office 2018 Proposed Budget August 15, 2017

3. Public Safety Radio System
Microwave Upgrade
Final microwave link remaining from the legacy radio system has reached the end of its service life and is in need of replacement in 2018
Connects Afton radio site to Hudson Road (Woodbury) radio site
Project cost estimated at approximately $69,500
Infrastructure Upgrade
Washington County’s public safety radio system is integrated with the statewide infrastructure designed and updated by Motorola
Costs for upgrades are shared statewide by users of the radio system, with a major upgrade scheduled for 2019 or 2020
Motorola proposed a revised schedule for this upgrade, spreading the cost over a 5 year period (2016 through 2020); Washington County’s share of the cost is $87,500 per year

4. 2018 Proposed Budget by Division $33,684,500
Administration
$2,191,000 6%
Special Services
$8,767,900
26%
Patrol
$9,030,800
27%
Investigations
$2,396,600 7%
Jail
$11,298,200 34%

5. 2018 Proposed Revenues Fees Other Intergovernmental Levy $5,845,100
17%
Other
$166,000 1%
Intergovernmental
$1,879,300 5%
Levy
$25,794,100
77%

6. Revenue Highlights
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Grant – Increase of $117,500
Mission to substantially reduce drug related activity through enhanced intelligence processes and coordinated law enforcement, prosecutions, and demand reduction efforts
Five metro counties joined North Central region with partners in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Funds intelligence analyst position and program related expenses
Contracted Police Services – Increase of $401,000
Continued partnership with cities to evaluate needs and trends in the community
Growing population and increased calls for service lead to discussions about increasing personnel complement (New Hugo detective, Lake Elmo sergeant)
Jail Inmate Boarding – Decrease of $50,000
Chisago County will be opening their new facility in 2018

7. 2018 Proposed Expenditures
Material & Supplies
$1,467,800 4%
Capital
$604,000 2%
Client/Citizen Support
$1,536,600 5%
Services & Charges
$3,746,500
11%
Personnel
$26,329,600
78%

8. Personnel Highlights
2017 Addition – 1.0 FTE Hugo Contract Detective (funded by the city)
2017 Addition – 1.0 FTE Lake Elmo Contract Sergeant (funded by the city)
2017 Addition – 1.0 FTE Special Project 911 Dispatcher (funded by new HIDTA grant)
2018 New Position – 1.0 FTE 911 Dispatcher
(funded by levy)

9. Expenditure Highlights
Body Worn Cameras – Increase of $82,200
Implemented in early 2017
Multifunctional devices (Camera, cell phone, digital recorder, GPS locator)
Enhances safety, accountability, and transparency for both officers and the public
Increase is offset by $35,200 decrease in cell phone reimbursement
Overtime – Increase of $167,500
Continuous 24/7 operations in the jail division, patrol division, and 911 public safety answering point
Impact of shift minimums and leaves of absence
Inmate Medical Services – Increase of $43,200
Ongoing need for increased mental health services for inmates
Upward cost trend, but can be unpredictable in nature

10. Crime Rates
Part I Crimes: Homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny/theft, motor vehicle theft, arson
Part II Crimes: Simple assault, forgery and counterfeiting, fraud, embezzlement, stolen property, vandalism, weapons, prostitution, sex offenses, narcotics, gambling, family/children, driving under the influence, liquor laws, public drunkenness, disorderly conduct, vagrancy, curfew and loitering, runaways

11. Crime Trends Resources and Technology Special Investigations Unit
(Computer/cell phone forensics)
Special Investigations Unit
(Human trafficking, violent crimes)
Crimes Against the Elderly
(Scams, fraud, deception)

12. Community Engagement Safe Summer Nights Shop with a Cop
Scoops with the Troops
National Night Out
Safe Summer Nights
Cops & Kids Fishing
Coffee with a Cop
Night to Unite

13. Significant Accomplishments
Naloxone
Collaborative project with Lakeview Hospital aimed to reduce accidental opioid overdoses in the county
Opioid use and opioid related overdoses are becoming an increasing problem both locally and nationally
Lakeview supplies the Naloxone (aka Narcan) and trains deputies on how to administer the medication to patients
Woodbury Service Center has recently been added to the drop box program
Take it to the Box
Total weight destroyed since inception of the program in April 2012:
2012: 3,400 lbs.
2013: 4,740 lbs.
2014: 7,860 lbs.
2015: 5,020 lbs.
2016: 10,260 lbs.
2017 YTD: 3,780 lbs.

14. Significant Accomplishments
Assisting Children of Incarcerated Parents
Focuses on promoting positive family relationships and support within the jail environment, which is crucial for the success of inmates returning to the community
“Child Preferred Visiting” day on Saturdays
Changes in various stages of implementation include monthly outreach kiosks, electronic signage in multiple languages, and a child-parent reading program
National Association of Counties award
Female Offender Creative Writing Program
Funded by a grant through the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council in partnership with COMPAS
Facilitates the rehabilitative process of female inmates
Reinforces the jail’s commitment to providing programs that develop skills to aid inmates in their path to self-sufficiency

15. Looking Forward Countywide Public Safety System Project (RMS)
Project nearing completion in 2018
Integrated public safety records management, jail management, and computer aided dispatch system
1 sheriff’s office, 7 police departments, 2 public safety departments, 12 fire departments, and emergency medical services
Closed Circuit Television Project (CCTV)
Project nearing completion in the fall of 2017
Replaces 23 year old Black Creek security system
Utilizes new technology to include internet protocol cameras, programmable logic controllers, and door control monitors

16. Dan Starry, Washington County Sheriff Dan.Starry@co.washington.mn.us
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2017 Law Enforcement Memorial Day
Dan Starry, Washington County Sheriff