June 2010

A newsletter for and about the men and women

who support the mission of the Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff’s Office Consolidates Operations

A
s you are certainly aware, our office operations are currently spread
out over several buildings, to include: the Criminal Justice Center,
the Law Enforcement Bureau, and the Metro facility. While this has
proven to be sufficient, it is far from an ideal situation.

With the recent purchase of the Intel building by El Paso County, a

reorganization of county offices, to include the Sheriff’s Office, will soon Sheriff Terry Maketa
be taking place. This movement will centralize many county services and
functions, in addition to maximizing the use of existing county office buildings
and space.

The Sheriff’s Office is scheduled to move into the existing County Office Building located at 105 East Vermijo
St, which will become vacant as a result of various county offices moving to the Intel facility. This relocation
will allow a number of Sheriff’s Office services to be located in one centralized building, while remaining in
the downtown area. This will also allow for continued access to the District Attorney’s Office, El Paso County
Courts, and other governmental agencies and organizations with which we interact on a daily basis.

Planning and discussion is currently underway to determine which Sheriff’s Office services will be relocated to
the County Office Building, as well as movement into areas that will be freed up as a result. With the lease on
the Law Enforcement Bureau set to expire , occupants of the LEB, to include the Offices of the Sheriff, Patrol
Division, Investigations, PIO, and Concealed Weapons Permits will be moved into the County Office Building.

In addition to law enforcement services, many administrative and support services would also be subjected to
the move. This includes the Support Services Bureau, the Training Academy, and the Dispatch Center. These
moves would free up much needed space for the Coroner’s Office and the Criminal Justice Center. As an added
benefit, this relocation would allow our bureaus and divisions to interact more effectively with one another.

Finally, plans are also being made to allow Sheriff’s Office personnel assigned to the County Office Building
access to the County Parking Structure located adjacent to the building, thereby easing the continual parking
problems associated with office operations spread out over several buildings. Regardless of what the ultimate
outcome is, every effort will be made to ensure our office operations are conducted as efficiently and effectively
as possible, thereby providing the citizens of El Paso County continued professional law enforcement services.
 TO: All Personnel

FROM: Sheriff Terry Maketa

DATE: June 8, 2010

SUBJECT: 150 Year Anniversary Badge

Next year, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office celebrates 150 years of continuous service to the citizens of El Paso
County. To commemorate this event, I have directed that a special 150 Year Anniversary Badge be designed to honor
the history and traditions of this great Office.

It is with pleasure that I announce that all employees of this Office will receive one badge as a small token of my
appreciation for everyone’s selfless and dedicated service. The Anniversary Badges will be worn by all sworn
members of the Office as part of their uniform for the duration of the 2011 calendar year, after which time the badges
will be retired.

Additionally, anniversary coins and lapel pins will be available for purchase if you wish. More information will be
forthcoming on how to order these special anniversary mementos.

The 150 Year Anniversary Badge will serve as a memorial to the honorable and distinguished service provided over
the years by the many men and women of this Office. It is with pride that I share this momentous occasion with all of
you.

TM/bh

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 2| Anniversary Badge 8 | Vicitm’s Rights Fun Run
3| “Hoops for Homeless” 8 | Dispatcher of the Year
Behind the Badge
4| Search and Rescue Earns Award 9 | Community Partnership
June
5| IGSA / 287(G) Audits 10 | Team Building at Jack’s Valley
2010
6| Victim Advocate of the Year 11 | Dream Night at the Zoo
Table of Contents
7| Female Progressive/Regressive Housing 11 | PROMOTIONS!
7| Sheriff Maketa Recognized by Gideons 12 | Internal Affairs Case Summary

Sheriff’s Office Participates in “Hoops for Homeless”

- Deputy M. Nuncio

O
n Saturday, April 24, 2010, a team of deputies came together to play basketball and support a great event. We had the
awesome opportunity to compete in the first annual “Hoops for Homeless” basketball tournament.

In January 2010, the Students Empowering Community Voice Program (SECV) was challenged to come up with an
idea that would provide relief to local shelters after a recent crackdown on camping on public land. The SECV provides youth the
opportunity to have a strong voice in planning, implementing, and evaluating service learning experiences.

My son Ryley is currently a 7th grader at Galileo Middle School and plays on their basketball team. He was one of two students
picked to represent his school in the Students Empowering Community Voice Program. He discussed this assignment with me
and “Hoops for Homeless” evolved. We presented this idea at the February 16, 2010, youth council meeting as well as to the
Sheriff’s Office and received the approval to plan and participate in this event. It was decided to hold a basketball tournament.
Seven deputies came together and formed a team
to compete. The youth council members named our
team the “Sharp Shooters.”

By game day, 7 adult teams, 2 middle school teams,

and 2 high school teams had joined the cause.
Dominos Pizza and Wendy’s donated food for the
players, and volunteer referees from MWR Sports
Recreation Center officiated the games all day. Our
first game was against a team from the Air Force
Academy. We played our hearts out, but the final
score was 63-70 in favor of the Air Force Academy.

The winning adult team was The Tropics, a team

made up of local citizens. In the middle school
bracket, the team from North Middle School, The
Stars, won.

Through a bake sale, ticket sales, team registrations,

and donations, $352.30 was raised. All funds were
donated to Partners in Housing, an organization that SECV chose because they work with homeless families.

Many thanks to Sergeant Jeanette Reid, Sergeant Otis Habert, and Deputies Bryan Lipe, Syreeta Barrow, Jennifer Knutson, and
Karla Schmidt, and to the office for supporting this great event.

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 El Paso County Search and Rescue Team Earns Valor Award
- J Horne, El Paso County Search and Rescue

T
o ask a Needle, in a gully that
person is notorious for falling
to put rocks, surrounded by
his or 70 degree rocky faces
her own life at that rise 1,500 feet.
risk for the sake The dotted yellow line
of another may in the picture shows
sound completely the rescue evacuation
illogical to some, route. (Photography
but is exactly what courtesy of Wojtek
is asked of the men Rychlik, www.
and women of the pikespeakphoto.com.)
El Paso County
Search & Rescue Working through
(EPCSAR) Team. the night entirely by
Since 1963, the headlamps, carrying
EPCSAR Team has vast amounts of
been living up to rescue gear on their
the time honored backs, the rescuers
motto “That Others rigged 10 successive
May Live.” Do lowering stations
they do it for fortune and fame? No. EPSCAR team members through vertical rocky cliffs, steep rocky fields, and icy snow.
don’t get paid and do not charge for their rescue services. After five strenuous hours, the injured climber was carried to a
EPCSAR members are known to the local community as helicopter landing spot at about 12,300 feet. A Flight-for-Life
quiet professionals who seek no compensation other than the helicopter was able to land and transport the injured climber
personal satisfaction of helping a person in need. to a hospital in Pueblo, Colorado. The rescuers then faced a
Recently, EPCSAR, along with other local Search & Rescue hazardous descent, but all arrived safely back at the trailhead.
(SAR) Teams, was recognized by the National Association
for Search and Rescue, receiving the 2010 Valor Award for its The technical
selfless service during a remarkable night time rescue in July evacuation involved
of 2009. On the morning of July 27, 2009, the Custer County creative and
Sheriff’s Department received an emergency call from two improvised rope
climbers. Knowing the extreme difficulty of the location, anchors requiring
Custer County SAR Team requested additional technical expertise far above
rescuers from the Colorado State SAR Coordinator. Twenty the norm. Rescuers’
six members of the Alpine Rescue Team, Custer County SAR efforts were
Team, Douglas County SAR Team, El Paso County SAR physically
Team, and the Rocky Mountain Rescue Group conducted the demanding,
high altitude rescue mission that took place entirely at night requiring rescuers
because of the to climb over
predicted threat 4000 vertical feet.
of significant Rescuers ascended more than 3000 vertical feet to the summit,
daytime performed a technical lowering for 1700 vertical feet, and then
thunderstorms. climbed back up 1000 vertical feet to a pass before descending
The rescue took another 1900 vertical feet to the trail head.
place on one
of Colorado’s Having a deeply rooted core belief in the value of selfless
most dangerous service is what kept these rescuers going during this extremely
14,000 foot dangerous mission. The National Association for Search and
peaks, the famed Rescue rarely gives out Valor Award but as you can see, it was
Crestone Peak well deserved.
and Crestone

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 Retirement . . .
Deputy:
James Littau
Retirement Date:
March 31st, 2010

Years of Service:
13

ICE IGSA Inspection and 287(g) Audit

T
he Sheriff’s Office undergoes several periodic audits and inspections that measure our commitment to excellence
through compliance with internationally recognized standards. These inspections include those most familiar: CALEA,
ACA, NCCHC, and Dispatch Communications Center. During May 2010, the office was audited by the Immigration
and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office for the Intergovernmental Services Agreement (IGSA) for long-term housing
of ICE detainees. A separate audit was conducted by the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) on the office’s 287g Program
participation.

Since our 287g Program participation began in March 2008, Intake deputies who have been trained and sworn in by ICE to carry
out federal immigration enforcement responsibilities have identified and placed over 700 criminal illegal aliens into removal
proceedings. This was the first audit of this kind for the office. The OPR inspection team would not inform the office on what
areas were to be audited before they arrived at CJC. The audit team toured the facility and was impressed by its cleanliness
and quietness. The team was very impressed with how staff maintained control in the facility. The audit team interviewed all
supervisory staff and some of the deputies involved in the 287g program, as well as the District Attorney and local Immigration
Enforcement Agents and their supervisors. The auditors were very satisfied with our 287g operation and marveled at the
extensive cooperation among the office, the District Attorney and local Immigration authorities. There were no noted deficiencies
or findings. The only area of concern was related to ICE’s having only one Immigration Enforcement Officer assigned to the
Criminal Justice Center to handle the large number of individuals that are processed.

When the ICE inspection group from MGT of America, Inc. arrived on May 18th to complete the long-term housing inspection,
it was treated to a very professional organization that takes pride in its performance. For the next three days the inspectors, who
come from a variety of backgrounds in the Detention/Correction industries, were very busy comparing the 38 standards that apply
to us, looking for our documentation substantiating compliance. During each out-brief, one subject kept coming up: how well CJC
is operated. During the final out-brief, they informed us CJC is one of the cleanest and most well maintained detention facilities
they have witnessed. This was high praise, as these inspectors perform 2-3 inspections a month. This could not have been
accomplished without a concerted effort from every person who works in CJC. Each member of the office can take pride in how
well we are viewed by others. It is a reputation well earned. Good job!

Congratulations to the following individuals who have completed the Basic Spanish Course
Utilizing the office’s Rosetta Stone Licenses.

Lt Jeff Canitz Deputy Adela Mott

Sergeant Charles Kull Deputy Aaron Palm
Deputy Jennifer Arndt Deputy Ricky Staatz
Deputy Heath Chaney Deputy Michael St. Charles
Deputy Kecia Cole Deputy Cameron Ray
Deputy Sean Grady Deputy Amanda Washburn
Deputy Rhonda Huston Intake Specialist Dawn Montoya
Deputy Karen Lowther Intake Specialist Linda Bradford

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 El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
Personnel Moving On . . .

Robert Davis - Deputy

Gabe Firpo - Criminalist
Donald Richer - Deputy
Barbara Keller - Bookeeper
Beth Woods - Detox Specialist
Eric Boggs - Gateway Supervisor
James Littau - Deputy
Angela Gillespie - Dispatch
Rebecca Wacker - Deputy Designee

Victim Advocate of the Year

-S. Acre, Victim Assistance

I
n recognition of his many contributions to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Victim Assistance Program, Bruce Richards
was honored as 2009 Victim Advocate of the Year. Bruce joined the EPSO as a volunteer victim advocate in the spring
of 2008. He quickly jumped in as a confident advocate. In 2009, Bruce contributed 784 hours of on-call main pager
duty, 1,392 hours of backup on-call pager duty, 56 hours of direct victim advocacy working with victims one-on-one,
and attended 75.5 hours of training. Bruce always conducts himself in a professional manner, representing the El Paso County
Sheriff’s Office in a positive light. Although it is only June, Bruce has already given over 500 hours of volunteer service to the
EPSO in 2010.

Because of his experience as a schoolteacher, Bruce has been a

valuable asset to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in assisting
children of all ages. He is able to assist with crisis intervention
in schools, and is very comfortable helping children that have
experienced the death of a family member or friend or some
other type of trauma.

Bruce is a wonderful example of a well balanced individual.

He has been known to watch his grandchildren all day, play a
late night game of poker with the boys on a Saturday, respond
to a call-out until the early morning hours, and still make
it to church on time with his wife. Bruce also serves as a
special care person for a local elderly woman. He takes her to
doctor’s appointments and other places she needs to go. Bruce
demonstrates daily a true love of mankind.

Bruce is a true reflection of compassion, dedication, and genuine professionalism. Congratulations to Bruce on being named the
Sheriff’s Office 2009 Victim Advocate of the Year!

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 Female Wards Join Progressive/Regressive Housing Program
Sergeant T. Williams

T
he Progressive/Regressive Classification and Housing Program which began two years ago is a system that has proven
very successful in de-escalating assaultive and disruptive behavior in the male wards. The program has many positive
aspects and is a valuable tool in managing an increased jail population.

The Progressive/Regressive Classification and Housing Program recently expanded to include the female population in 2010.
This program, coupled with the Reintegration and Recovery Program, has brought the Direct Supervision philosophy full circle.
Inmates now have more opportunity to succeed and are held to a higher standard of accountability for their actions and decisions.
If they wish to better themselves or their housing options, they can.

Inmates in our custody are now housed in accordance with their classification and demonstrated behavior or attitude. By creating
a consequence/reward based program, the success of each inmate can be easily monitored and an inmate’s achievements can be
readily observed. This program could not have been successful without the assistance of our Mental Health professionals who
were equally excited to set up a progressive environment for their clients’ benefit. Once off precautions and after demonstrating
positive behavior, mental health inmates have the opportunity to progress through the available wards where they have more
privileges and fewer restrictions.

In the past, inmates were able to use segregations, both real and fabricated, to obtain a more favorable housing assignment.
Under this new ward alignment, some inmates with segregations can be housed in the same ward and still be kept away from one
another, thanks to the rotating schedule of hours out of lockdown. The result has been a significant reduction in the abuse of our
administrative segregation process.

The Progression/Regression Classification and Housing Program is enabling the Detention Bureau to take another step forward,
once again meeting meet the constantly changing challenges we face.

Thank you to all the security staff members. Without your assistance, we could not have ensured the success of this transition.

Sheriff Maketa Recognized by Gideons

O
n Thursday, May 27, 2010, three chaplains from the Rocky Mountain Association of Gideons International honored
Sheriff Terry Maketa by presenting him a personalized Gideon
Bible in recognition of his leadership in El Paso County. The
President of the Association, James Waddle; past Colorado
Gideon’s President, Cecil Charles; and Gideon Member and El Paso
County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain, Don Bowen; thanked Sheriff Maketa for
his support of the Chaplains by permitting them to minister to the inmate
population in the Criminal Justice Center. The Gideons present these Bibles
to leaders such as U.S. Presidents, State Governors, and other governmental
leaders throughout the country

In 2009, the Gideons donated approximately 2700 Bibles, 1700 English

Testaments, and 300 Spanish Pocket Testaments to the inmates in the El
Paso County Criminal Justice Center. Chaplains volunteer many hours in
the Criminal Justice Center, providing Bible study and church services to
inmates who want to participate or request spiritual support.

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 Victim’s Rights Fun Run
- S. Yackley, Victim Advocate

N
ational Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) is a time set aside to build public awareness about the challenges
crime victims face and to celebrate the hard-won progress in victims’ rights and services. It is also a time to honor
the professionals who assist and offer guidance, information, support, and encouragement to victims of crime in our
community. This year the 4th Judicial District recognized NCVRW by hosting the 3rd Annual Crime Victims’ Rights
Week 5k/1 mile Fun Run on April 24th, 2010. This year’s race celebrated “Fairness. Respect. Dignity.” Over 200 people registered
for the race, of which 165 bundled up in winter gear and battled the cold, windy springtime weather at East Bear Creek Park.

Over 65 volunteers including Sheriff’s Office Cadets and Reserve Deputies helped make the race a success by assisting with
course set-up, registration, course marshaling, finish line timing, and security. The office was well represented at the race by
employees from all three bureaus, Deputy Designees, and staff Psychologist Dr. Sharon Trivette. Despite the weather, the race
was a success and continues to grow with each passing year. So keep an eye out for next year’s race on www.active.com.

Dispatcher of the Year

- V. Mattson

F
ood, presents, and fun marked the annual celebration
for Sheriff’s Office dispatchers. Communications
Manager Liz Brown got National Public Safety
Telecommunicators Week (April 11-17) rolling with
homemade sloppy joes, tiramisu, and chocolate strawberries.
Beautiful flowers, flavored popcorn, and many telephone calls
made the week extra special.

On April 14, 2010, Dalene Atwell was presented with the

EPSO Dispatcher of the Year Award. Dalene’s dedication to
the implementation of the new CCIS system was cited, as well
as her expanding responsibilities as the CCIC Coordinator.
Dalene requested to volunteer our agency as a test site for the
new CCIS system. This entailed installing the beta system
at our office and testing CCIC files (entries, modifications,
cancellations) to make sure they were responding correctly
before the system went live. Dalene and Leah Stevens also

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date on this system and is responsible for briefing Sheriff Maketa on important changes prior to policy board meetings. Dalene
has attended these meetings as the Sheriff’s proxy. Her latest trip on the Sheriff’s behalf took her to Columbus, Ohio. She
graciously gave up her vacation time with 36 hours notice to prepare for this meeting. Dalene, we salute your dedication and
professionalism! Above: El Paso County Commissioners recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
Community Partnership at its Best
O
ne of the main duties performed by Cheryl
Sundheim, Metro Customer Service Specialist, is
completing background checks for our military
community. During 2009, over 3,100 background
checks were completed for local and nation-wide military
recruiters. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office performs
this task free of charge, providing the military with necessary
information on possible recruits.
On April 28, 2010, Cheryl spent the day visiting three
recruiting stations in Colorado Springs and one in Pueblo.
Cheryl learned from Commander Gloss and staff at the Powers
Army Recruiting Station that the future of background checks
is headed towards e-mail and away from the fax. Recruiting
stations will be replaced with a mobile office in a vehicle
of some type. The offices will house computers and other
technology to obtain needed information from potential
recruits.
The Security Army Recruiting Station asked many questions
about our office’s procedures and court access. In addition
to answering questions, Cheryl had the opportunity to share
her personal experience as a military mom with some of the
younger military personnel. Finally, station personnel allowed
Cheryl to go shopping in their supply room. She returned with
some very nice coffee mugs and T-shirts.
created training for the new system which they
provided to members throughout the office in
advance of the go live date.
Dalene has become a subject matter expert and
has accompanied and/or represented the Sheriff
at NCIC Advisory Policy Board meetings
throughout the United States. This group
reviews and writes procedures and policies for
the NCIC system to include security measures,
next generation identification (facial recognition,
biometrics, ect.), updates on the National
Missing and Unidentified Persons System, and
the validation process for file entries — just
to name a few. Dalene keeps herself up-to-
- J. Kinne, Records Supervisor
The Pueblo Station suggested that Cheryl share her expertise
with other law enforcement agencies because the quality of
her background checks is superior to that of other agencies.
Commander Jones showed his appreciation by presenting
Cheryl with a pen and pencil set in a wooden holder engraved
with the Army logo.
Staff Sergeant Dustin Maxwell, the local Marine Recruiting
Station Commander for the entire area, was in training that day
and could not meet with Cheryl. However, on May 5, 2010,
Staff Sergeant Maxwell came into the Metro lobby in full dress
uniform to personally thank Cheryl for the Sheriff’s Office’s
support.
Cheryl presented each station with a personalized certificate
in recognition of their dedication, commitment, and service
to the United States. All certificates were signed by Cheryl
and Sheriff Maketa. Each station was given EPSO ink pens
and mini lapel-size pins of our Sheriff’s badge. Cheryl also
presented them with a very special plate of cookies. The
cookies must have been good, as she did not bring any back to
share.
Cheryl’s initial goal was to simply meet in person with all
of the people she helps on a daily basis to place faces with
names. She ended the day with a true feeling of gratitude from
the military personnel and made many new friends. Cheryl’s
dedication truly represents community service at its best.
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 Team Building at Jack’s Valley
- L. Brown, Communications

O
n Saturday, May 22, 2010, dispatch members and the Wildland Fire Team joined together for a day of team building
at Jack’s Valley on the Air Force Academy. Our host, Shane Coyne, joined us with Pastor Dieter and an instructor
who would lead us through the events of the day. Prior to each team building exercise, we were given specific
instructions on what the outcome of the exercise should look like. Our goal was to work as a team to develop
strategies to complete each exercise successfully.

The first event involved intertwining ourselves with another team member with ropes tied to our wrists. The goal was to find
a way to uncouple ourselves without removing the ropes from our wrists. The first to achieve this feat was our Emergency
Operations Center volunteer Arthur Simental.

Next we moved on to the raised cables anchored to trees obstacle. As light

as feathers, we glided over the cables, traversing the trees in order to not
fall into the “fire pit.” Our third event led us to a 12-foot wall that had no
hand holds. Our mission was to get everyone over the wall. Dispatcher
Dan Ausec took charge and lined up everyone in order of physical ability
to climb the wall. When we got down to the last two members, Dispatcher
Mike Bissey was selected to be the ladder that the last member climbed.
The exercise was a success and we moved on to the rope course.

If we were not climbing the structure, we were holding the ropes for the
climber. All participated to the degree of each person’s comfort level. Of
course there are always some in the group that can do everything. For us it
was our own Mike Bissey and Dan Ausec. Scaling to the top and repelling
off seemed to be natural for them.

The last exercise on the ropes course was the zip line. Looking at the tower (pictured to the
right) as it swayed in the wind did not provide a comfort level for some of us, and we chose to
just watch. Those who were brave hearted and without sound mind (just kidding) scaled the
behemoth and jumped.

It was great to see the teamwork that emerged when we were faced with challenges that at first
seemed nearly impossible. When I was standing at the bottom of the wall that was twice my
height, I was thinking, “There is no way I am going over this thing.” However, leaders emerged,
plans were made, and everyone jumped in to help. Before I knew it, I was not only over the wall
but was helping pull someone else over. Not only was it fun to participate in all these challenges,
but it showed us all the importance of relying on our team members and trusting them to catch us
(Marika) if we fall.

Most importantly, we learned to trust each other while getting to know better our comrades in the field.

Welcome the following individuals to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office

Taylor Elgad - Gateway Inmate Supervisor

Breanne Hornsby - Criminalist
Deana Flores - Bookeeper, Inmate Funds
Deborah Carr - Detox Specialist

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 Dream Night at the Zoo
- Deputy I. Petterson

E
very year the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo closes for an entire evening to give children with terminal illnesses an
opportunity to tour the zoo privately and interact with local community professionals from a vast array of occupations.
This year, members of the office from dispatch, training, the traffic unit, SRT, and SWAT among others, participated
in the event. The event was a tremendous success with well over 100 children taking part. Thanks to all those who
donated their time and effort to this great cause.

On April 15th, 2010, Deputies Joe Roybal, Cy Gillespie and James Mahan were promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeants
Dean Kelsey and Bob McDonald were promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, and Lieutenant Al Harmon was promoted to the rank
of Commander

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 Internal Affairs Case Summary
- Lieutenant C. Allen

D
uring the second quarter of 2010, the Internal Affairs Unit conducted an audit of the Petty Cash fund and a staff
inspection of the CJC Floor Security. Investigators conducted or reviewed sixteen (16) personnel or Internal Affairs
investigations. Of those investigations, five (5) cases were exonerated, one (1) case was not sustained, one (1) case
was unfounded, and five (5) cases were sustained with no penalty. An employee will receive corrective action in the
form of a supervisory discussion, letter of counseling, or remedial training when a complaint is sustained with no penalty. Four (4)
cases were sustained and resulted in disciplinary action. The following is a summary of those cases that resulted in disciplinary
action:

Case #1:
Allegations: Performance of Duty, Conduct Unbecoming, Feigning Illness Findings: SUS x2, NTS Penalty: 40 hrs. suspension,
90 days probation, performance plan Summary: A deputy was observed asleep in the patrol vehicle, in uniform, during an
assigned shift, and the deputy failed to complete case reports as ordered by the supervisor.

Case #2:
Allegations: Obedience to Orders, Departing from the Truth, Field Reports Findings: SUS x2, SNP Penalty: Termination
Summary: A deputy failed to complete case reports as ordered by the supervisor. The deputy stated in a report that a warrant had
been taken for a suspect, when the deputy knew this action had not been completed.

Case #3:
Allegations: Departing from the Truth, Performance of Duty Findings: SUS x2 Penalty: Termination Summary: A deputy was
observed leaving Ward 1A2 unattended on several occasions. The deputy denied the allegation.

Case #4:
Allegations: At Fault Traffic Crash Findings: SUS Penalty: LOR, Fine Summary: A deputy was determined to be at fault for a
traffic crash.

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