GILA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

ANNUAL REPORT 2016

GUIDING VALUES OF THE SHERIFF’S OFFICEINTEGRITY LEADERSHIP COMMITMENT

FAIRNESS PROFESSIONALISM COMPASSION

DEDICATION RESPECT CONSISTENCY

SHERIFF J. ADAM SHEPHERD

A MESSAGE FROM SHERIFF SHEPHERD:To the Citizens of Gila County,

Welcome to the 2016 Annual Report for the Gila County Sheriff’s Office.

I address you now at the completion of our first full term of office and I couldn’t be happier about the progress we have made at the Sheriff’s Office during the last four years. We have spent a great deal of time improving our interaction with the public as well as enhancing the working conditions at the Sheriff’s Office in order to provide a better service to our constituents. We could not have done this without the support of the citizens and cooperation and understanding of the Board of Supervisors, their management and staff and would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your dedication to the Gila County Sheriff’s Office.

As our society develops more into a community directly connected by technology, we acknowledge that our citizens require more and more methods in order to communicate with their public services in a real time manner. We have been able to develop some very successful programs (please see below) and are committed to expanding social interaction with our public as we continue to evolve. It should be noted, however, that technology advances much faster than the ability to implement it, and developing infrastructure that will support new applications takes a great deal of analysis regarding security issues and cost vs. benefit. We look forward to the continued support from the community and County leadership to develop these types of programs.

We continue to develop our Facebook page which includes emergency notices, regional information and daily news releases. We have an automated Sex Offender tracking system called Offender Watch where residents can search their neighborhood and sign up for alerts. WeTip (www.wetip.com or 1-800-78-CRIME) is available in partnership with Freeport McMoran and the Gila County Attorney’s Office which provides anonymous crime reporting. We will strive to look for ways to enhance our website to ensure we continually improve all forms of communication.

We are always looking for quality individuals pursuing a career in law enforcement and have diverse opportunities for employment including Deputy Sheriff, Detention Officer, Dispatcher, and numerous Support and Administrative positions. We also have many volunteer groups, including the Sheriff’s Posse that provide opportunities in Patrol, Security, Search and Rescue and other specialty areas. Contact us anytime for more information, in person, by phone or via the web at www.gilacountyaz.gov or Facebook.

I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to serve as your Sheriff and I look forward to serving you for another four years.

J. Adam Shepherd – Sheriff

2016 Annual Crime Statistics Summary

Crime Statistics

Chief Deputy Johnny Sanchez:Our commitment to public service for the safety and security of our communities means that we work to provide an environment

in which our residents and visitors want to live, work, shop and enjoy our many natural resources. The powers and duties of the Sheriff, as governed by Arizona Revised Statutes §11-441, include preserving the peace; taking charge of the county jail facilities and inmates; providing serve process and notice conveyance; conducting search and rescue operations within the county involving the life or health of any person. The work of each Sheriff’s Office employee contributes to our overall common operating picture. In support of our employees we are constantly evaluating training needs, equipment, information systems and documentation processes. The following crime statistics show us where we are succeeding and where we may need to improve.

Crime Statistics

2016 Annual Crime Statistics Summary

2016 SUMMARY – ADMINISTRATION BUREAU

Administration

Sarah White, Chief Administrative Officer:The mission of the Administration Bureau is to support Sheriff’s Office operations which includes providing personnel,

developing and managing all areas of the budget and developing policy and procedures that govern the conduct of all Sheriff’s employees. We are dedicated to providing these services efficiently and consistently with the Sheriff's vision and values for Gila County citizens, visitors and employees by meeting or exceeding customer service standards.

Administration

2016 SUMMARY – ADMINISTRATION BUREAU

$13,447,2522015-2016 Board of Supervisors Adopted Budget

Positions by Bureau 158 Administration Positions 17.0 Total Records Processed 8346Administration 17 Administration 11 Mugshot Requests 18Detention 60.5 Records 4.5 Record Requests 107Detention Medical 6.5 Investigators 1.5 Background Checks 241Dispatch 25 Warrants 2797Patrol 49 Civil Papers Served 907

Department Reports 4276

2016 SUMMARY – PATROL BUREAU

Patrol

Mike Johnson, Undersheriff:The mission of the Patrol Bureau is to protect and serve the communities of Gila County through community presence, education

and training. Patrol maintains interoperability and coordination with all public safety agencies to reduce or eliminate criminal activity, teach crime prevention and support citizens and visitors in their enjoyment of safe homes and neighborhoods.

Patrol

2016 SUMMARY – PATROL BUREAU

Bureau Positions 49Deputies 32

Detectives 5 DUI Totals 274 DUI Totals 5Sergeants 8 Burglary Calls 423 Burglary Calls 8

Lieutenants 2 Citations 1207 Citations 234Task Force Commander 1 Theft Calls 935 Theft Calls 23

Undersheriff 1 Underage Drinking Violations 3 Underage Drinking Violations 0Agency Assists 3506 Agency Assists 28Alarm Calls 1561 Alarm Calls 9

Unincorporated County Star ValleyActivities

2016 SUMMARY – DETENTION BUREAU

Detention

Major Justin Solberg, Detention Bureau Commander:The mission of the Gila County Adult Detention Centers is to create an environment that promotes community safety, facility

safety and the welfare of staff and inmates. Our goal is that facility operations comply with the standards for detention facilities set forth by the National Sheriff’s Association, the Arizona Jail Guidelines and the National Commission of Correctional Health Care.

Detention

2016 SUMMARY – DETENTION BUREAU

Detention Positions 60.5 Detention Health Positions 6.5Commander 1 Detention Medical Director 1 Bookings 3,490

Lieutenant 3 Inmate Counselor (.48) 1 Releases 3,440Sergeant 9 Medical Assistant 3 Transport Miles Driven 166,277

Detention Officer 47.5 Nurse 2 Inmates to Court 4,904

Activities

Communications / Dispatch

2016 SUMMARY – COMMUNICATIONS

Mission:Provide professional, consistent, and compassionate public safety leadership to citizens as the

first contact for law enforcement and emergency services.

Communications / Dispatch

2016 SUMMARY – COMMUNICATIONS

Positions 25 Total Calls Answered 50874Public Safety Communications Supervisor 3 9-1-1 Call Volume 12735Public Safety Dispatcher 21 Dispatched Calls 67209-1-1 Coordinator 1 Wireless Calls 10207

Admin Calls 21212

Task Force

2016 SUMMARY DRUG, GANG & VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE

MissionWe are a multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional unit that conducts investigations to disrupt,

interdict, and dismantle narcotic, gang and violent crime offenses in order to protect life, property, and the citizens within our communities and surrounding areas.

Task Force

2016 SUMMARY DRUG, GANG & VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE

DRUGS SIEZED AMOUNT STREET VALUE DRUGS SIEZED AMOUNT STREET VALUECocaine 6.75 grams seized 1,170$ Synthetic Marijuana 4,095 grams = 9.03 pounds 164,340$ Hashish 1,059.77 grams = 2.34 pounds 107,117$ Methamphetamines 4,064.22 grams = 8.96 pounds 406,592$ Heroin 72.3 grams 70,391$ Psilocybin (mushrooms) 8.9 grams 890$ Marijuana 29,943.05 grams = 66.57 pounds 87,458$ Narcotic pills 1090.5 dosages 63,370$ Marijuana Plants 2,541 plants = 3,811.05 pounds 3,031,200$ Drug Paraphernalia 834 items 37,830$

TOTAL STREET VALUE SEIZED: $3,970,358

Task Force

2016 SUMMARY – K-9s IN SERVICE

Task Force

2016 SUMMARY – K-9s IN SERVICE

DUCO ROCKY KINGSTONService: 2010 - 2016 Service: 2009 - 2016 Service: 2010 - 2016

Retired Retired Retired

DOZER ARCO SEEBON FELIXBreed: Dutch Shepherd Breed: Belgian Malinois Breed: Belgian Malinois Breed: Belgian Malinois

Handler: L(Ski) Kersykowski Handler: JBramlet Handler: DNewman Handler: RTomberlinService: 2015 - present Service: 2014 - present Service: 2012 - present Service: 2015 - present

Skills: Narcotics Detection, Patrol, Evidence Recovery Skills: Narcotics Detection, Body Sniff Skills: Explosives Detection Skills: Narcotics Detection, Patrol, Evidence

RecoveryDonated from a Private Citizen. Cost savings to

taxpayers = $12,000.00Donated from a Private Citizen. Cost savings to

taxpayers = $7,500.00Donated from a Private Citizen. Cost savings to

taxpayers = $12,000.00Donated from a Private Citizen. Cost savings to

taxpayers = $12,000.00

Dozer was donated as a puppy. He was trained for a year before entering into service.

Arco is the first canine specifically assigned to the Jail. He accompanies his handler to work

every day.

Seebon has a military background as an explosives detection dog. He served 1 year in

Iraq.

Felix has an Army background and was donated when a he could not be assigned to a single

handler.

Employee Training

2016 SUMMARY – EMPLOYEE TRAINING

Employee Training

2016 SUMMARY – EMPLOYEE TRAINING2015 Legal update Integrated Response to mass Shootings

Advanced Investigation Documentation Internet Data Mining for the InvestigatorALEA - Arizona Law Enforcement Association Introduction and Overview of Criminal Investigations

Arizona Attorney General Office John Reid Interview and InterrogationArizona Gang Investigators Association training K9 In-service training

Arizona Law Enforcement K9 Association Maricopa County Basic Training AcademyArizona Leadership Program training MCSO Academy Cadet Training

Arizona Legal Law Update Mobile Radar trainingArizona Narcotics Officers Association training Multi-Disciplinary Protocol for joint investigations of child abuse

AZGIA Criminal Street Gangs New Equipment familiarizationAzPOST Academy Leadership Program Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs

AZPOST Driving Simulator Oxycodone and the Heroin EpidemicBackground Investigations Physical Fitness Instructor

Basic Field Training Officer Physical fitness testingBelow 100 Pillars of Narcotic Enforcement

Consensual Encounters Practical Handgun TrainingCrime Scene Responsibilities Public Safety Dispatchers AcademyCriminal Interdiction training Registrar of Contactors: Collaborative Investigations

CRLEA 2016 Conference Social MediaDangers of the Fentanyl Drug Sonar Patterns

Defense Attorney Tactics Sovereign Citizen ExtremistDefensive Tactics The Nobility of Policing

Firearms Instructor training The Psychological Constructs to CISMFirearms training The Winning Mind for Woman

General Instructor UnderWater Lift and RecoveryHigh Risk Stops UnderWater Metal Detection

Human Trafficking UnderWater Search patterns – Solo Tended Diver and Multiple DiversWhat you do matters: Lessons from the Holocaust

Total Training Hours = 6345

Volunteer Programs

2016 SUMMARY – VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

Volunteer Programs

2016 SUMMARY – VOLUNTEER PROGRAMSVehicle Recovery Body Recovery Agency Assists

4 5 3

LAKE PATROL & DIVE TEAM

Total Training Hours400

Official Missions Mission Hours29 1,137

Total Members Events Hours Miles Driven22 20 2,466 18,472

Total Training Hours1,953

GILA COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUETonto Rim Search & Rescue (TRSAR)

Globe Search and Rescue

Other Hours- Community Service Etc.1,995

GLOBE Total Members Events Hours Worked Miles Driven22 989 8,777 51,325

PAYSON

GILA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE RESERVE POSSE

Hours Worked Miles Driven5,267 22,654

Members FEMA Trainings Completed Events Worked Hours Worked39 88 8 347

NORTHERN GILA COUNTY CERT (NGCC)

TOTAL VOLUNTEER HOURS TOTAL SAVINGS FOR GILA COUNTY22,342 $806,546

Veteran Employees and Volunteers

2016 SUMMARYVETERAN EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS

“A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with his freedom.” Bob Dylan

We Thank You and Honor You for Your Choice to Serve Your Country and Your Community

Veteran Employees and Volunteers

2016 SUMMARYVETERAN EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS

AIR FORCE ARMY COAST GUARD MARINE CORP NATIONAL GUARD NAVYBaxley, Travis Benne, Robert Hornung, David Berry, David Guerrero, Tony Boyer, Roland

Bennett, Bradley Binney, Matthew Nudson, Thor Decker, Art Holmes Jr., Johnny Charles, KeithBurkhardt, Dave Bucholz, Dave Stockwell, Richard Floyd, Darrel Hudgens, Terry Conover, CharlieCarlson, William Christy, Chris Hanse, Ronald Newman, Dennis Dirks, Brian

Charles, Kassandra Clark, Mike Peeper, Marc Elledge, JosephCoddington, Jerry Cronk, Rodney White, Danny McGroarty, Christopher

Floyd, Eddie Durst, Ted Phelps, RichardHassinger, Larry French, Felicia Salcido, ArtHoughton, Bill Frommelt, Paul Schuler, RobertMcClure, Jeff Giarraputo, Bobby Scott, George

Mahr, Don Guerrero, Tony Shapiro, HowardNewman, Dennis Hill, MichaelSchrenk, Frank Jenkins, Darrell

Spicer, ED McMillion, JimSwenson, John Molitor, LarryWhite, Mike Morgan, Paul

Padgett, PenniPalmer, Mel

Roberts, KevinSmith, Grant

Solberg, JustinTarango, JimmyTavares, David

Solberg, Justin Boyer, RolandRESERVES

Building Community

2016 SUMMARY – BUILDING COMMUNITY

GILA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

ADMINISTRATION BUREAU1177 EAST MONROE ST.

GLOBE, AZ 85501(928) 402-1879

PAYSON SUBSTATION108 WEST MAIN ST., STE A

PAYSON, AZ 85541 (928) 474-2208

ROOSEVELT SUBSTATION28449 NORTH HWY 188ROOSEVELT, AZ 85545

(928) 467-2515

YOUNG SUBSTATION4677 NORTH HIGHWAY 288

YOUNG, AZ 85554(928) 462-7920

1100 SOUTH STREETGLOBE,AZ 85501

(928) 425-4449

Community Programs and Services• BOAT SAFETY PROGRAM

• CAR SEAT CHECK

• CITIZEN ACADEMY

• CIVIL SERVICE

• COMMUNITY OUTREACH

• SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS

• K-9 PRESENTATIONS

• GUN SAFETY (EDDIE THE EAGLE)

• DRUG PRESENTATIONS

• EVENT SECURITY

• EXPLORER PROGRAM

• EXTRA NEIGHBORHOOD PATROL

• FINGERPRINTING

• NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAMS

• OFFENDER WATCH

• SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS

• SOUTHERN GILA COUNTY NETWORK

TEAM (SGNET)

• “SPEND THE NIGHT IN JAIL” PROGRAM

• VIN INSPECTIONS

• VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

• CERT TEAM

• POSSE

• SEARCH & RESCUE

• MOUNTED POSSE

• WETIP 1-800-78-CRIME OR WWW.WETIP.COM

To learn more about these programs go our website: http://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/sheriff/services.phpor call 928-474-2208.