1. Fern Ridge Lane County, Oregon

2. Lane County 2016-2017 and beyond

3. Created by the residents of our local communities to meet current and future needs for the specific purpose of policing. As required by ORS 451, governed by Lane County Board of Commissioners(BOC) and managed by BOC-appointed Advisory Board

4. Crow Veneta Elmira Noti Walton Alvadore Fern Ridge Communities Adding value

7.  Only 1 deputy on duty in Veneta– no back up deputy  We do have times when NO deputy is on duty. Four hours each day with no coverage + sick + vacation  Deputy often out of area for court, to transport suspects  Only covered under contract in Veneta  No School resource deputy  Virtually no rural patrols  Limited SO hours to curb/reverse drug activity

8.  3 Deputies per shift covering 20 hours per day  County about the size of Connecticut/ largest county in Oregon  Deputies unable to respond to non-emergency situations  Sheriff Office mandated only to provide Jail, Process Server, Search and Rescue  Virtually no rural patrols  Extended emergency response times

9.  24/7 coverage  Rural Patrols – full deputy coverage throughout entire district  Deputy support/back up & Improved EMT response time (deputy on scene first)  Reverse/curb drug activity and crime  Offenders held accountable through prosecution and jail/prison  Help youth and “at risk” individuals

10.  Our communities are at high risk!  NO long term federal, state, county or local solutions developed or upcoming  Take control of our policing dollars

11.  No rural deputy presence provides a buffer zone for criminal activity  Leaving a “defend it myself” mentality  SEVEN Schools in District with little protection  Outlying schools are at particular risk

12.  Active shooter at Crow High School  Drugs are being delivered directly to Elmira Schools  It’s not limited to High School  No deputy is on duty  Critical Deputy back up is minutes away

13.  24/7 Coverage with 2 Deputies On Duty +  Deputy DA  School Resource Deputy  Full Time Supervising Sgt

14.  24/7 Coverage with 2 Deputies On Duty +  Deputy DA  School Resource Deputy  Full Time Supervising Sgt

15.  24/7 Coverage with 2 Deputies On Duty +  Deputy DA  School Resource Deputy  Full Time Supervising Sgt

16.  24/7 Coverage with 2 Deputies On Duty +  Deputy DA  School Resource Deputy  Full Time Supervising Sgt

17.  Fern Ridge Community Policing District will have 3 jail beds dedicated under contract 24/7 at Lane County jail  Lane County Sheriff’s office currently contracts jail beds with both Eugene and Springfield.

18. District will have 1 Deputy District Attorney assigned under contract Expanded use of community service for  Capacity based releases  Pre-trial services release

19.  Supervised by Resource deputy  Citizen Board of Directors  Non-Profit  Ages 13-19 living or attending school in the District  Comprised of Progressive Youth Corps and Court- Ordered Community Service

20. 1. Identified at risk youth (School resource deputy) 2. Parent/Guardian enrolled or self enrolled Participation in Community Service special projects or Trade for Grades program  Graduation and in-school retention rates improved!  Empowerment

21. Youth Corps member will have a Trade for Grades option:  Qualifying hours of Community Service projects can be traded for work study hours or approved extra curricular activity.  Approved by School Resource Deputy and School Counselor.  Continuation of Trade for Grades will be results-based and will depend on cooperation of school counselor, student, parent or guardian and resource deputy.  Set bench marks for individual…

22. Progressive Youth Corps members can qualify for  Paid Internships – Valuable workforce training  Continuing Education (LCC or Trade) Funded Via:  Corporate partners  Grants  Donations

23. LCSO Fern Ridge Area Litter Patrol  Supervised by Resource Deputy  The Sheriff's work crew program is an alternative to incarceration which is available to appropriate offenders who are sentenced to custody of the Sheriff for a short period of time or who are sentenced to do their time on weekends. These offenders are authorized by furlough from the Sheriff to return to their residence at the end of each day.  Participants deemed by the Resource Deputy to be showing responsibility and personal growth may be enrolled in Progressive Youth Corps Valuable alternatives for accountability!

24. Fern Ridge Community Policing District

25. What is happening in Lane County?  How have we lost valuable resources…  2016-2017 and beyond  Population in 2020 Are we ready? Prepared?  What we do now will shape our growth!

27. Who is in control?  The citizens and taxpayers of this district  Citizens Advisory Board  LCSO  Governed by the Lane County Board of Commissioners How does it work?  Under long-term contract with LCSO How is it funded?  Permanent tax rate (Can not be changed in future without being voted upon)

28.  Continued fundraising  Town Hall Meetings and other outreach  Voter approval by District residents (May 2016)  Contracts/agreements – in place  Launch - July 2016 www.fernridgecpd.com