Public/ Private Security Partnership Law Enforcement Trust Fund Expenditure Request

Pilot Program The purposes of the pilot program are:  To reduce crime and the fear of crime  To use private security as a supplement to existing law enforcement and crime prevention services  To augment community services in target areas

Pilot Program The enhanced services may include activities such as:  Checking abandoned or vacant properties  Identifying Code Enforcement violations that contribute to blight  Victim/citizen contacts  Checks on the elderly  High visibility in crime hotspots  Residential security surveys

Communities The pilot program would consist of a private security company contracted with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to provide enhanced services in the neighborhoods of Holden Heights and Azalea Park for a minimum of a 90 day period.

Neighborhood Characteristics Census information  Size of the area, number of homes and residents  Foreclosures and vacant properties  Number and types of schools

Neighborhood Characteristics  Community leaders and organizations  Crime and what really drives the numbers  Fear of crime / becoming a victim

Holden Heights

Zone 42 B 2014 VS 2013 YEAR-TO-DATE COMPARISON CRIME TYPE 42B Homicide 5(1)400% Robbery 59(59)0% Persons 54(73)-26% Sex Crimes 10(16)-38% Auto Theft 21(35)-40% Residential Burg 68(147)-54% Commercial Burg 39(42)-7% Auto Burg 24(44)-45% TOTAL 280(417)-33%

Zone 25

Zone 25 A 2014 VS 2013 YEAR-TO-DATE COMPARISON CRIME TYPE25A Homicide1(0)100% Robbery20(13)54% Persons16(19)-16% Sex Crimes15(7)114% Auto Theft51(51)0% Residential Burg84(98)-14% Commercial Burg41(29)41% Auto Burg117(79)48% TOTAL345(296)17%

Continuous Improvement  Opportunities  Challenges  Underlying Problems to Sustainable Solutions  Outcomes v Output

University of Central Florida  The University of Central Florida College of Health and Public Affairs, Criminal Justice Program will conduct surveys, collect data and provide an independent analysis on the effectiveness of the pilot program.  Feedback from the initial survey may be used to help shape the deliverables for the security company.

Follow up Markers  Did we receive more calls/ community engagement due to the additional presence?  Did it reduce crime and the fear of crime?  Did it improve the quality of life?  Did we begin or enhance a Neighborhood Watch program?  Did we establish/ strengthen community partnerships?

Attorney General  The Sheriff’s Office sought an Attorney General opinion on the use of Florida Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund monies.  In AGO Attorney General Pam Bondi opined that the use of the monies is permitted under the Forfeiture Act for this pilot program.

Action Requested To expend $150,000 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to fund a private security/law enforcement pilot program. The funds would be used to:  Contract with the private security company  Fund interns from UCF who will conduct surveys and collect data  Miscellaneous administrative expenses