State of the Agency Orange County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Jerry L. Demings July 23, 2009

Presentation Outline  The Organization of the Sheriff’s Office  Major Accomplishments  Fighting Crime  Major Challenges  Conclusion

The Organization

Current Staffing Sheriff1 Undersheriff1 Chief Deputy2 Major4 Captain36 Civilian Executive3 Commander6 Civilian Mid-Manager8 Lieutenant42 Civilian Line Manager20 Sergeant152 Civilian Supervisor45 Corporal142 Civilian Assistant Supervisor35 Deputy First Class315 Civilian Line Personnel537 Master Deputy84 Deputy Sheriff660 Civilian Line Part-Time10 Civilian Manager Part-Time1 Deputy Sheriff Part-Time27 Civilian Supervisor Part-Time1 Total Sworn Staff1472 Total Civilian Staff660 Total On-Board Staff2132

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

Our Service Areas

Major Accomplishments

Calls for Service 2008/09  Answered nearly 1.3 million calls  Over 638, calls

Emergency response times are down 11.4% compared to the same time period last year

As calls for service have increased so have arrests Arrests have increased by 3.6% compared to the same time last year

Guns and drugs off the streets  1,835 guns seized  Drugs with an estimated street value of over $17 million seized since October 2008  8 meth labs discovered and dismantled  Monies seized from illegal activities is approximately $191 thousand since October 2008

Guns off the streets

Drugs off the street The danger to the community and law enforcement is real Investigation resulting in cocaine and weapons seizures Meth labs and the inherent dangers to the responding agents, must be recognized and respected

Greater emphasis on DUI enforcement by both sector deputies and specialty enforcement units  DUI arrests are up 36% over last year (512 last year and 684 for the same time period this year)

DUI Enforcement 172 more intoxicated drivers have been apprehended during the first six months of 2009 than in more intoxicated drivers have been apprehended during the first six months of 2009 than in 2008

Securing the Courts  Visitors to various courthouse locations has increased by 33% in the last year  Court deputies answered over 9 thousand calls for service  Court deputies made 5,868 arrests

Demand for service continues to increase Calls for Service are projected to increase by nearly 35,000 or approximately 3% in 2009

Meeting Community Needs Implementing the suggestions of the Sheriff’s Transition Team and continuing compliance with the recommendations of the Matrix Report.

Fighting Crime

 Ten additional deputies are being assigned to International Drive area  17 administrative duty deputies re- assigned to Problem Oriented Policing squads –One squad East and one squad West 27 Additional Deputies on the Street

Re-allocating deputies where they are needed  Increased law enforcement presence in Pine Hills  The establishment of special enforcement units  Greater focus on youth crime  Special emphasis on the Tourist corridor

Greater emphasis on Intelligence Led Policing to re-allocate resources Reaching out to Citizens

Mobile Sub-Station Problem Oriented Policing employs a philosophy of positive citizen interaction and contacts in the effort to reduce crime and improve communities.

 Greater emphasis on Intelligence Led Policing to re- allocate resources Reaching out to Citizens

Better service through advanced technology

Immediate information

Instant coordination with other law enforcement agencies

Creating Community Partnerships Working with the University of Central Florida to assess and improve our operational staffing and deployment

Major crimes are down 6% County-wide

North Orange County (Sector 1) Down 16%

East Orange County (Sector 2) Down 4%

West Orange County (Sector 3) Down 8%

South Orange County (Sector 4) Down 5%

Downtown Orange County (Sector Five) up 22%

Disney Area (Sector 6) down 10%

Major Challenges

Economic challenges  Low growth and high demand  Maintaining effective service in a time when resources are diminishing  Protecting the image of Orange County as a safe place for our Citizens and Guests

Operational challenges  Continuing growth of Orange County courts  Replacement of outdated and aging communications equipment  Replacement of aging vehicles

Officers per 1000 population continues to be among the lowest in Orange County

And competitive in Florida for agencies of similar size

Conclusion

Reducing Costs  Increased fiscal accountability  Increased management accountability  Reduction of management staff by 3 captains, 3 lieutenants and 2 civilian managers  Competitive bidding and tight inventory control  Re-allocation of personnel to better meet needs  No requested increase from 2008 budget