Robert D. Spoden, Sheriff Barbara J. Tillman, Chief Deputy

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter to the Citizens and County Board of Supervisors ......................3 Personnel .............................................................................................4 Employee Roster ..............................................................................5-6

CORRECTIONAL SERVICES Letter from Cmdr. Gehl ........................................................................7 Organizational Chart ............................................................................8 Inmate Population ................................................................................9 Diversion Bureau...........................................................................10-11 Court Services ..............................................................................12-14 Food Services ...............................................................................15-16 Medical Services................................................................................17 Special Needs Inmates ......................................................................18 Inmate Visitation.................................................................................19 RECAP..........................................................................................20-22 Revenue.............................................................................................23 Summary.......................................................................................24-25

LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES Letter from Cmdr. Knudson................................................................26 Organizational Chart ..........................................................................27 Patrol Bureau ................................................................................28-33 Detective Bureau................................................................................34 Civil Process/Warrants ......................................................................35 Bureau of Identification/Evidence Management.................................36 Crimestoppers....................................................................................36 Honor Guard ......................................................................................37 SWAT.................................................................................................38 Hostage Negotiations.........................................................................39 Dive/Rescue Team and Boat Patrol...................................................40 Water Rescue Team ..........................................................................41 Water Patrol Operations................................................................42-43

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ROBERT D. SPODEN

ROCK COUNTY SHERIFF BARBARA J. TILLMAN

CHIEF DEPUTY

August 14, 2008 Dear Citizens: It is with great pride that I submit to you the 2007 Rock County Sheriff’s Office Annual Report. Within this document are the facts and figures, which accurately depict a year that was both challenging and rewarding. What it does not reflect is the professionalism, courage, dedication and compassion that were demonstrated by the members of the Sheriff’s Office this past year. The year 2007 was filled with challenges that ranged from a horrific triple homicide; to an officer related shooting that demonstrated the courage of our community’s law enforcement officers. Regarding our Correctional Services Division, I am pleased to report that the alternatives we have undertaken have proven to be effective in managing our inmate population while still maintaining the safety and security of our community and saving taxpayer dollars. The partnerships we have with our fellow citizens has been a key factor in assuring that Rock County maintains the same high quality of life that we have all come to enjoy. While 2007 was at times challenging, I am grateful and honored to serve as your Sheriff. I assure you all that we will continue to demonstrate the high level of professionalism and dedication that was so apparent in 2007. Robert D. Spoden, Sheriff

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PERSONNEL

Sheriff 1 Chief Deputy 1 Commanders 2 Lieutenants 6 Sergeants 22 Detectives 5 Deputy Sheriffs 55 Correctional Officers 74 Office Manager 1 Application Support Specialist 1 Administrative Secretary 1 Secretary II 2 Administrative Assistant 6 Clerk Typist III 4 Duplicating Equipment Operator 1 Account Clerk II 3 Public Safety Utility Clerk 7 Transportation Supervisor .45

192.45

Correctional Officer Staffing

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Budgeted C.O. Positions

62

62

62

67

74

C.O. Vacancies Hired

14

5

11

21

28

Deputy Sheriff Staffing

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Budgeted Deputy Positions

62

57

56

55

55

Deputy Vacancies Hired

3

1

2

7

4

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EMPLOYEES OF THE ROCK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Sheriff

Robert D. Spoden

Chief Deputy

Barbara J. Tillman

Commanders

Thomas W. Gehl, Correctional Services

Troy J. Knudson, Law Enforcement Services

Staff

Allen, John W Amador, Maria D. Ashworth, Parker M. Aubrey, Brian D. Balog, Susan Baremore, Leora J. Barker, Bob Barr, Anthony J. Becker, Donald Becker, Grace M. Behm, Chuck Q. Berlin, James Betley, Ronald W Beutin, Caleb A. Beyer, Dale R. Bittorf, Ryan C Blair, Bradley D. Boeche, Niles R. Borth, Alicia C Bosben, Joanne K. Bricco, Bob A. Brown, Andrew M Brown, Jason T. Bryant, Dale L. Burdick, Aaron K. Buroker, Arlis

Carroll, Gary R. Carroll, Russell B. Chellevold, Erik D. Christiansen, Todd A. Cleasby, Jaysen A. Cleasby, Jennifer A. Colby, Jane Coulter, Doug A. Cowan, Charles R. Cowan, John N. Danielson, Bruce J. Davis, Chris Davis, Glen J. DeMarko, Elvira Demrow, Kathy A. DeRemer, Brent S. Dilley, James A. Dodd, Douglas K. Dodge, Donavon T. Douglas, Beau R. DuCharme, Jeff C. DuCharme, Luke A. Dykstra, Shannon L. Eberhardt, Christopher Egger, Troy R. Engeman, Donisia L.

Falk, Peter J. Fell, Curtis N Ferolito, Glenda Finley, William B. Fischer, Sarah R Ford, Richard L. Freeman, Brienna M. Fuentes, Monica Gajdosik, James R. Gajdosik, Janice L. Garvin, Patrick J. Gerber, Jacqueline K. Goodwin, Michael F. Goth, Anthony E Groelle, Gary L. Grosenick, Rhoda Hall, Cheryl Halvorsen, Tim J. Hansen, Wayne K. Hanthorn, Bryan S. Harding, Jason C. Harper, Bill C. Hasseler, Christopher Helling, Sara Hill, Sandra M. Hoff, Jeremy R.

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Hoium, Dwight R. Holmberg, Regina D. Hornung, Amanda L. Hoscheit, Kris A. Housinga, John K. Jackson, Lee R. Jackson, Sherry Jacobson, Matthew A. Jeannette, Richard L Jegerlehner, Fred C. Johns, Mark J. Johnson, Jeanette K. Juno, Laura Kamholz, Richard A. Keen, Dan D. Keller, Craig C. Kildow, Candice J. Klenz, Jeffery A. Klusmeyer, Larry L. Knutson, Darrell C. Kojo, Renee K. Krahn, Christopher J. Krause, Sharon E. Kremer, Paul N. Kunkel, Thomas W. Lalor, Patrick R. Lane, Sonja J. Larson, Robert E. Laufenberg, Jason W. Ligman, Lorrie K. Litsheim, Kimberly A. Lochner, Christopher L. Lochner, Vicki B. Lund, Joshua J. Lund, Trevor M. Mahan-Strupp, Justin P. Marquardt, Kenneth J. Mauerman, Timothy Maurer, Jude G. McQuade, Cassie L. Meierdirk, Jennifer D. Meister, Barb A. Meister, Brian L. Meyer, Dennis J.

Mielke, Elizabeth M. Miller, Bev J. Miller, Cole L. Miller, Donald R. Miller, Pirarre Miller, Sandy Minich, Stacy L. Morris, Jeremy R. Mugnani, Michael Myrland, Sandra A. Nash, Linda K. Natter, Michael Natter, Shawn M. Negus, Richard J. Niles, Gregory J. Noble, Holly S. Nolan, Shawn P. Nouansacksy, Viengkhone O'Connor, Daria L. Ooms, Ryan A. Ott, Bruce Pack, Kyle J. Paulson, John R. Peche, Sarah L. Pepper, Andrea M. Pierson, Jennifer L Pyne, Matthew N. Reckard, Matthew E Reed, Andrew P. Reilly, Brent D. Reilly, Cory B. Reyes, Justine R. Riemer, Benjamin J. Riemer, Kristen M. Rittenhouse, Dan J. Roeder, Brian L. Roehl, Bradley S. Rossmiller, David E. Roth, Thomas J. Roth, Timothy D. Ruble, Rory L. Runaas, Eric A. Sagen, Christine A.

Sanchez, Myra Sanovich, Joseph R. Saxe, Christine L. Schauer, Michael A. Schlittler, Kerry J. Schmitt, Ronald V. Schuler, James Scott, Christopher A. Scott, Robert R. Selby, Steven R. Shaw, Dwayne E. Shaw, Mary J. Sherley, Michael M. Simon, Christopher J. Southers, Michael F. Sprecher, Laurie L. Stalker, Mike L. Steeber, Russell R. Steeber, Scott M. Stenulson, Steven L. Stoikes, Bambi L. Streuly, Curtis L. Strouse, Craig L. Stuart, David S. Tadder, Nicole M. Thomas, Darcy A. Thompson, Mark E. Tucker, Julie A. Vanden Noven, David J. Vierck, David L. Wallman, Nathan J. Walsh, Christy M. Walsh, James E. Warne, Dennis J. Webb, Debra A Weberg, Craig A. Weberg, Karl R. Wecker, Todd C. Wescott, Jason A. Williams, Jay M. Wilson, Cedrick Wilson, Erin W.

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FROM THE COMMANDER OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

The Correctional Services Division experienced a number of changes and improvements during 2007. This transition resulted largely from a change in philosophy and focus, designed to address jail overcrowding and to implement a program of inmate behavior management. Most notable of the year’s activities was a rapid and successful expansion of the agency’s Electronic Monitoring Program. Through the addition of staff and utilization of more sophisticated electronic equipment, the number of participants in this program increased significantly. The enhanced monitoring improved accountability for program participants and safety for the public. In 2007, the Jail’s first direct supervision unit was opened. F-Unit was retrofitted to hold low to medium classification pre-trial detainees. All staff received training in the operation of direct supervision housing units. When F-Unit was reoccupied at mid-year, staff found that they were better able to manage inmate behavior. The Jail also began work on planning and implementation of a comprehensive inmate behavior management plan. Inmates in lower classification units received the opportunity to purchase enhanced food items if their behavior exceeded acceptable standards. Through the use of incentives other than punitive measures it is our intent to improve inmate behavior. As we look forward to 2008, we plan to increase our efforts in the area of inmate diversion. We also plan to expand behavior management and programming to improve the atmosphere in our facility. Finally we will continue work on planning to best determine how and when to renovate and expand our jail facility. Thomas W. Gehl Commander – Correctional Services

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Correctional ServicesOrganizational Chart

SecretaryCorrectional Services

ClassificationCorr. Ofcr. (1)

CERT

Security ServicesSergeants (8)

Corr. Ofcrs. (70)Clerical (9)

HPLMedical Svcs.

Nurses (5)

AramarkFood ServicesEmployees (5)

ContractedServices

Assistant JailAdministratorLieutenant (1)

Sergeant (1)Teachers (5)

Site Super. (1)Counselor (1)

RECAP

AtticCorrectionalServices (4)

Comm.RECAP

Sergeant (1)Deputies (2)

Corr. Ofcr. (2)Clerical (1)

ElectronicMonitoring

HuberCorr. Ofcr (1)

CommunityCorrections

Lieutenant (1)

StaffDeputies (9)Clerical (1)

Court ServicesLieutenant (1)

Jail AdministratorCommander

Chief Deputy

Sheriff

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JAIL INMATE POPULATION During 2007, the average daily Jail population decreased to 581 inmates, from 588 inmates in 2006. The admission of inmates increased to 7,920 compared to 7,728 in 2006. This increase of 192 inmates indicates that more individuals are being admitted to Jail, with their length of stay remaining constant at 30 days. The table below shows Jail population statistics for the period from 1998 through 2007, including the average daily population for each year. The shaded areas depict the months when inmate population met or exceeded the Jail's rated capacity of 477 inmates. As one can see, the Jail's average daily inmate population exceeded the Jail's rated capacity for eight of the last ten years. In 2007, the Jail's monthly average daily population met or exceeded the Jail's rated capacity for all 12 months. Since 1998, the Jail has been over rated capacity for 86 out of 120 months.

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 January

466

493

466

475

450

461

463

546

564

633

February

485

499

488

494

449

477

503

573

574

603

March

500

513

494

487

435

502

534

575

596

595

April

494

515

485

454

439

514

526

558

606

591

May

520

492

478

439

414

518

518

556

601

586

June

521

473

473

419

441

500

528

568

594

568

July

514

484

489

443

449

480

505

557

600

555

August

519

490

489

476

458

467

529

556

572

562

September

528

516

500

479

460

469

556

562

580

566

October

535

507

477

481

462

466

555

556

587

567

November

495

489

465

468

468

433

534

523

586

575

December

477

430

442

440

427

401

499

492

591

567

Annual Average Daily Population

505

492

479

463

446

474

521

552

588

581

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COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVERSION UNIT

The Rock County Sheriff’s Office Diversion Unit is staffed with one Sergeant, two Deputies, two Correctional Officers, and one Administrative Assistant. The Electronic Monitoring Program was the first and, to date, the largest component of the Diversion Unit’s programming. The Rock County Sheriff’s Electronic Monitoring Program is a cost effective way to impose sentences on low risk offenders who are sentenced to the jail under the Huber law. In this program, the inmate’s residence becomes an extension of the jail. The program allows inmates that meet certain criteria to be released from jail and monitored with Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) and alcohol detection equipment while spending their non-working hours confined to their residence. Every inmate sentenced to the Rock County Jail is reviewed for eligibility for the Electronic Monitoring Program. The selection criteria for inmates to participate in this program has evolved over the year, reflecting Sheriff Spoden’s desire to increase participation in the program while maintaining public safety, control of participants and ensuring that inmates are accountable for their behavior. Once final participation criteria were in place, the level of inmate participation increased steadily. Inmates with relatively minor convictions completed their jail sentences at home. An added benefit of this program was that it allowed participants to maintain or seek employment and provided a consistent family environment. During 2007, the Electronic Monitoring Program observed a rapid increase in the number of participating inmates. On January 1, 2007, 12 inmates were participating in the program. The average daily number of participating inmates was 25 at the end of January 2007. Participation increased, reaching a daily average of 65.64 inmates by the end of 2007.

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As illustrated in the accompanying graph, the monthly participant averages for 2007 varied from month to month. The average monthly participation for the entire year was 52.68 inmates.

Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.

25.13 50.39 55.32 50.77 57.94 59.80 51.23 52.35 49.60 53.00 61.00 65.64

Similarly, the savings to Rock County increased as the year progressed. Based on a daily cost of $64.00 a day per inmate, the cost savings generated by the Electronic Monitoring Program totaled $1,230,720.00 for 2007. The Electronic Monitoring Program saved 17,073 total bed days for the Rock County Jail during the year.

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COURT SERVICES BUREAU In 2007, the Court Services Bureau staff consisted of one Lieutenant and nine Deputies. Eight Deputy Sheriffs are assigned to inmate transportation and one to courthouse security. The Deputy Sheriff assigned to Courthouse security provided coverage from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

In 2007, the number of inmates transported to court decreased from 4,688 in 2006 to 4,406 in 2007. The number of inmates transported from court decreased from 4,819 in 2006 to 4,490 in 2007. The number of juveniles transported to court decreased from 132 in 2006 to 93 in 2007. The number of juveniles transported from court decreased from 138 in 2006 to 95 in 2007. These decreases can be directly attributed to video conferencing for juvenile court appearances. The total number of inmate transports to other correctional institutions decreased from 1,294 in 2006 to 1,119 in 2007. The number of inmate transports from other correctional facilities increased from 1,180 in 2006 to 1,254 in 2007. The Court Services staff handled one inmate medical/dental appointment transport in 2007, compared to eight inmate medical/dental appointment transports in 2006. Court Services deputies served 249 warrants in 2007, compared to 447 warrants in 2006. The number of extraditions increased from 60 in 2006 to 68 in 2007. Of these extraditions, 13 were contracted by a prisoner transport service and 55 were handled by the Deputies in Court Services. Our highest number of inmates housed out of county was 101. We have also seen a sharp increase in mental hearing transports. We now transport to and from Mendota, UW-Hospital, Winnebago Mental Health, Rodgers Hospital-West Allis and the Tellurian Center in Madison. In 2007, 276 trips were made to mental health institutions, compared with 204 trips in 2006. Transportation for Jail overcrowding and mental hearings continue to be a staffing burden on the Sheriff’s Office staff, particularly Court Services and the Patrol Bureau which at times must pull patrol Deputies off of their patrol duties to assist in transportation of inmates.

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2007 JAIL VIDEO INTAKE COURT The table below shows the monthly statistics for adult male and female inmates appearing in Jail Video Intake Court for 2007.

Month Males Females Totals January 232 39 271 February 162 33 195 March 170 31 201 April 224 46 270 May 241 37 278 June 230 48 278 July 203 52 255 August 268 38 306 September 198 26 224 October 249 38 287 November 196 31 227 December 213 45 258 TOTAL 2,586 464 3,050

2003-2007 JAIL VIDEO INTAKE

The table below shows the annual totals of adult male and female inmates appearing in Jail Video Intake Court for the period 2003 to 2007.

Year Males Females Totals 2003 2,496 525 3,021 2004 2,833 615 3,448 2005 2,856 479 3,335 2006 2,667 460 3,127 2007 2,586 464 3,050 TOTALS 13,438 2,543 15,981

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2007 COURT SERVICES TRAVEL LOG ACTIVITY The table below shows the 2007 statistics for the number of trips to and from Correctional Institutions each month, the number of extraditions each month and the miles driven each month. Month

Trips to Other Correctional Institutions

Trips from Other Correctional Institutions

Extraditions

Miles Driven January 106 90 4 8,309 February 96 109 8 9,243 March 142 147 7 14,928 April 103 115 2 9,985 May 180 170 9 16,279 June 73 120 5 15,805 July 77 89 9 14,300 August 72 76 4 9,691 September 69 116 3 16,258 October 79 73 1 10,583 November 66 89 8 18,244 December 56 60 8 15,273 TOTALS 1,119 1,254 68 158,898

2003 - 2007 COURT SERVICES TRAVEL LOG ACTIVITY

The table below shows the annual statistics for the period 2003-2007 regarding trips to and from other Correctional Institutions, the number of extraditions, and the total miles driven. Year

Trips to Other Correctional Institutions

Trips from Other Correctional Institutions

Extraditions

Miles Driven 2003 533 704 66 121,751 2004 616 731 54 112,302 2005 762 715 56 116,656 2006 1,294 1,180 60 155,417 2007 1,119 1,254 68 158,898

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FOOD SERVICES

The Rock County Jail contracts with ARAMARK Correctional Services to provide a well-balanced meal to inmates three times a day. The menus are certified by certified dieticians, reviewed and authorized by the Jail Staff and provide a minimum of 2,900 calories per day. A four-week cycle provides a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner entrees throughout the month and holidays are celebrated with special meals. Provisions are also made for any doctor approved medical diets and certain religious dietary needs. ARAMARK Food Service is managed by a Food Service Director, three full-time and one part-time supervisors. The contracted staff is supported by 15 sentenced inmate workers that are trained in aspects of safe food handling and preparation. This training emphasizes food safety and includes specific training in cooking, baking, preparation, sanitation and proper equipment use. The skills learned by inmate workers can improve their ability to secure employment in the food service sector when released. The on-site Supervisory staff is responsible for all daily food operations including menu compliance, inmate training and direction. They work closely with the Jail staff to ensure the timely distribution of meals. The Director is responsible for all aspects of contractual compliance including budgeting, billing, financial reports, inventories, kitchen equipment and the safety and sanitation of the facility. Inmate meal costs are tied directly to the Jail population and range from $.835 to $.949 per meal (as the numbers of meals increases, the cost decreases). In 2007, the Jail served 513,111 inmate meals. This reflects a decrease from last year due to the expansion of our Diversion Program, as well as the housing of Rock County inmates in other counties in response to Jail overcrowding. The cost of food services

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decreased to $493,130 in 2007 from $519,196 in 2006. Instead of using the CPI percentage for 2007, there was no price increase in 2007. The average cost per meal in 2007 was $.96, one cent more than as it was in 2006. The table below shows the amount budgeted and spent each year for food, the average cost per meal, and the number of meals served for the time period from 2003 through 2007.

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Food Budget

$535,000

$515,000

$515,000

$527,875

$521,950

Food Expenditure

$488,752

$501,082

$509,443

$519,196

$493,130 Average Meal Cost

$ .94

$.93

$.95

$.95

$.96

Number of Meals Served

522,238

539,063

535,772

544,377

513,111

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JAIL MEDICAL SERVICES In January of 2001, the Jail began to provide 24-hour, 365 day a year inmate healthcare service through contract with Health Professionals, LTD of Peoria, Illinois. The staff consists of two full-time Registered Nurses and three Licensed Practical Nurses. One RN works Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the second RN works Monday through Friday 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., and the LPN works Monday through Friday 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. A pool staff of LPN’s and RN’s work Saturday 7:00 a.m. to Monday 7:00 a.m. There is also a nurse that provides overlap coverage for 20 hours per week. These hours are changed on a weekly basis. The 2007 contract included a .4 clerical position which handles medical filing. Contracted physicians from Health Professionals LTD work an average of six hours per week. In addition, for three months in 2007 we housed a medically disabled inmate at an additional cost of $12,784.33, which was paid by the Jail. In 2007, Jail nurses examined 54,598 inmates compared to 41,057 inmates 2006. Jail doctors examined 822 inmates in 2007, compared to 784 inmates in 2006. The number of outside doctor appointments in 2007 was 6, compared to 14 in 2006. The number of Crisis Worker contacts at the Jail in 2007 was 715, compared to 651 in 2006.

2007 JAIL MEDICAL SERVICE STATISTICS

Services Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Total Inmates Seen by Jail Doctor

66

56

71

43

75

82

91

65

64

85

74

50

822 Inmates Seen by Jail Nurse

4,112

3,735

4,151

4,236

4,772

5,142

5,718

5,198

4,631

4,530

3,841

4,532

54,598 Diagnostic / Lab Work

345

351

337

284

256

687

647

420

759

455

626

688

5,855 Inmates Outside Medical Appts.

0

2

0

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

6 Inmates Seen by Crisis Worker

57

45

50

59

65

67

67

63

72

46

58

66

715 Blood Draws

22

11

18

24

24

21

22

16

35

23

16

22

254

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2007 SPECIAL NEEDS INMATES

Suicidal Inmates The Jail continues to experience a significant increase in the number of special needs inmates requiring staff resources. Our records indicate that Correctional staff identified 152 suicidal inmates during 2007 compared to 158 in 2006. One of these inmates actually attempted suicide but was prevented from being successful by Jail staff. Suicidal precautionary measures were instituted in all of these cases, which included the removal of the inmate’s clothing (and providing them with a paper gown or a “suicide smock”), solitary confinement in a booking room cell, and visual safety checks conducted by staff at least every fifteen minutes. In the past, many of these suicidal inmates may have been sent to the Rock County Health Care Center for treatment and evaluation, however, with the closing of that facility, we now utilize the Mendota Mental Health or Winnebago Mental Health facility. This shift of operations has necessitated that our Office maintain inmate suicidal precautionary measures for lengthy periods of time. During calendar year 2007, Corrections staff logged 29,475 security checks for suicidal inmates, compared to 17,996 in 2006. In 2007, there were nine inmates sent to Mendota from the jail on 51.15 Emergency Detentions, a decrease of two from 2006 when there were eleven inmates sent to Mendota. Restraint Chair Use Another indicator of the increase in special needs inmates is our usage pattern of the restraint chair. This restraint method is utilized to control inmates who are an immediate serious threat to staff or themselves. It is only used when an inmate cannot be controlled in any other manner. Typically, inmates in need of the restraint chair include suicidal inmates, extremely intoxicated violent inmates or the mentally ill. The restraint chair was used 73 times during the last year, an increase in usage from 2006 when 44 inmates were restrained in the chair. When the restraint chair is used, the inmate is checked at least every fifteen minutes. Inmates may stay in the chair for up to four hours. These checks increase officer workloads.

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INMATE VISITATION Inmate visitation hours are held on Saturdays, only, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Visits are held on a first-come basis and inmates are allowed one 20-minute visit per week. During 2007, there were 10,071 inmates visited by 16,759 family members or friends. This compares to 2006 when 12,346 inmates were visited by 20,448 family members or friends. This reduction of jail visits can be attributed to the increased number of inmates on Electronic Monitoring and also to the increased number of inmates housed out-of-county. Inmates also receive professional conference visits from attorneys, County Human Services staff, counselors, law enforcement investigators and probation agents. The majority of professional conference visits are conducted on first and second shifts. In 2007 there were 3,898 inmates receiving professional conference visits. The table below shows the Jail inmate visitation activity on a monthly basis for 2007.

Visits Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Number of Inmates Visited

661

690

966

744

706

959

776

706

983

919

914

1,047

Number of Family/Friend Visitors

1,104

1,097

1,564

1,264

1,213

1,632

1,351

1,199

1,602

1,575

1,484

1,674

Number of Professional Conference Visits

342

349

396

363

360

357

293

271

276

343

314

234

The table below shows the annual statistics for the period 2003-2007. NOTE: These figures do not include non-contact pastoral visits.

Visits 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Inmates Visited 12,278 14,033 13,392 12,346 10,071 Family/Friend Visitors 20,517 24,050 22,801 20,448 16,759 Professional Visits 4,381 5,278 5,126 4,175 3,898 Total Visits 24,898 29,328 27,927 24,623 20,657

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RECAP

RECAP (Rock County Education and Criminal Addictions Program) is a cooperative effort among the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, Blackhawk Technical College and Cooperative Educational Services Agency 2 (CESA 2). Its mission is to provide treatment, education and vocational training to Rock County inmates, with a goal of reducing recidivism. We hope to accomplish this mission by providing tools for change in lifestyles, and implementing responsible life skill goals for participants through a holistic approach. The County funded RECAP at 100 percent for the Program Manager position, Treatment Specialist position, and the Vocational Site Supervisor position; and at 25 percent for 1 full-time and 4 part-time Educational Instructors. In July of 2007, Blackhawk Technical College received an Adult Education Act Grant distributed by the Wisconsin Technical College system. This grant, and the District in kind, funded seventy-five percent of RECAP’S instructional costs. Other County inmates (48 in 2007) are also served by Blackhawk Technical College. The Sheriff’s Office contracts with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections to house 13 State inmates monthly in the RECAP program. The revenue generated from this contract offsets the majority of the cost for personnel and operations of the program.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW RECAP is a 5-month program focusing on chemical abuse/cognitive skills programming, restorative justice, academic and vocational education, in addition to preparation for release into the community. Each individual receives extensive programming each week, along with individual counseling hours. Inmates graduate from the program after satisfactorily completing all program requirements. Completion times vary based on individual ability, effort and behavioral issues. RECAP Programming Components:

• Phase I (lessons 1-15) of the Cognitive Interventions Program • Education

Basic math, reading and writing Computer skills Employability skills Financial literacy and Life skills Parenting and Family relationships GED/HSED or continued education

• Restorative Justice Minimum 85 hours community service Victim Empathy

• AODA treatment

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Alternatives to drinking and drug use Abstinence from mood altering substances (Random drug testing) Minimize risk of relapse Identify substance abuse triggers and high-risk situations Develop relapse prevention plan

• Domestic Violence education • Anger Management

RECAP provided educational training to 121 offenders in 2007. During the year, 52 inmates (28 RECAP, 21 County and 3 who started in RECAP then finished as County students after termination from the RECAP program) earned their GED or HSED. Since the beginning of RECAP, 382 RECAP and County inmates have earned their diploma. 2007 STATISTICS January 01, 2007 through December 31, 2007 111 Offenders enrolled in Recap between 01/01/07 and 12/31/07 (92 Males, 19

Females). 64 of those enrolled were White, 39 were African American, 7 were Hispanic, and 1

was Bi-racial. 69 of those enrolled reported prior drug treatment. The average age at enrollment was 28. Newly enrolled Recap participants had an average of 13 incarcerations during their

lifetime. The enrollee’s report working an average of 2 jobs within the last two years. 83 of those enrolling in 2007 were Single, 16 Divorced, 7 Married and 5 were

separated. 56 reported Marijuana as their drug of choice, 28 Alcohol, 8 Crack Cocaine, 14

Cocaine, 3 Heroin, 1 Prescription Medications, and 1 reported no drug use. On average, these enrollees began using drugs at age 15. The oldest reported use

was at age 35, while the youngest reported use was age 7. 2007 Unsuccessful Completions: 20 Terminated for behavioral reasons

07 Terminated for failure to participate/effort

04 Terminated for drug use 01 Terminated for sexual misconduct 06 Voluntarily quit 02 Released from program by Court

02 Mandatory release date prior to completion

01 New charges filed during programming

01 Inappropriate placement 01 Escape

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Program Completions: 55 (Certificate Earned) Average Inmate Stay: 155 Days (Of those completing

program)

RECAP participants involved in the inmate garden project display the results of their hard work.

RECAP has provided rehabilitative services to 1,903 participants since November 2, 1992.

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JAIL REVENUE STATISTICS – 2007

Table shows all Jail revenue generated in 2007 and the disbursement for these funds: Beloit $ 64,080Beloit Township $ 300Evansville $ 3,960 Footville $ 360 Orfordville $ 1,050 U.S. Marshals / FBOP / Transcor and U.S. Border Patrol $ 11,365 SCAAP / SSI $ 72,438 Wisconsin Department of Corrections Division of Adult Institutions - RECAP $298,020 Wisconsin Department of Corrections Probation and Parole Felony Hold Reimbursement $170,848 Huber Room and Board; Huber Processing Fees $381,010 Jail Diversion $246,760 Total to General Fund $1,250,191 Commissary Commission (Disbursed for use by Sheriff's Jail for Inmate Benefit) $ 94,696 Pay Phone Commission (to General Services Budget) $185,913 Total Jail Revenue Generated for 2007 $1,530,800

JAIL REVENUE STATISTICS - 2003 to 2007

Year Revenue Amount 2003 $1,406,494

2004 $1,554,292

2005 $1,512,298

2006 $1,450,854

2007 $1,530,800

TOTAL $ 7,454.738

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2007 CORRECTIONAL SERVICES SUMMARY

During 2007, the Rock County Jail has continued to grow and develop at a rapid pace. Due to this continued expansion, the Jail staff has had to become more innovative and more efficient to meet the growing needs of the inmate population and worked to develop and implement other jail diversion programs.

• The most important issue facing the Jail is the increasing Jail population. The number of inmates housed in the Jail has risen significantly over the years. As a result, the Jail population has been significantly over its rated capacity in all of the last twelve months. We have also continued to increase the number of inmates who are electronically monitored at their homes and worked to develop and implement other jail diversion programs. To address this concern, the Sheriff’s administration has expended a substantial effort toward planning for the physical expansion of the facility.

• The officer staffing level was increased by seven Correctional Officers in 2007.

In an effort to increase efficiency, improve communication and meet the increased demands, departmental policies and procedures were updated and improved, and additional responsibilities were delegated to officers at all levels of the organization. The training of staff regarding procedural changes and regular in-service training was also changed to be controlled and coordinated by a member of the Jail division to ensure that training is timely and specific.

• We have opened an off-site Diversion Office, to increase the placement of

inmates on electronic monitoring, as of January 2007. In 2007 we averaged 53 inmates per day on electronic monitoring, an increase of 40 from the average of 13 in 2006.

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• The number of inmates with mental health issues is an on-going concern. In 2007, 152 suicidal inmates were identified and one suicide attempt was averted. Rock County Crisis staff has continued to evaluate each of these inmates. Most of those inmates remained at the Jail where they were monitored until they no longer felt suicidal. This responsibility has significantly impacted the workload of correctional staff. For example, they conducted more than 29,475 security checks on these suicidal inmates just to meet statutory requirements.

• A Family Visitor Handbook was compiled. Also translated into Spanish, this

handbook outlines jail rules and procedures for family members.

• F-Unit, a work release unit, was remodeled into a direct supervision, medium security, unit. This unit became fully operational on June 12, 2007. Commissary Kiosks were installed in F-Unit (east and west) to allow inmates to check their account balances and order commissary items. Visitation for inmates in E and F Units has been held via video since June 2007.

• We contracted with Swanson Services to place a kiosk in the lobby to allow

members of the public to place money in inmate accounts, improving efficiency and effectiveness for Correctional Officer(s) working in Central Control.

• As an incentive to promote good behavior, we made an agreement with Aramark

to allow inmates the privilege of ordering specialty foods at certain specified times. This program started on July 6, 2007. From that date through the end of the year, our commissions from Fresh Favorites totaled $1,251. Also, vending machines were obtained for inmates in the direct supervision areas of F unit. These dispense drinks, snacks and hygiene items.

• Aramark, the contracted food service provider, served 31,266 less meals than

they did in 2006 and did so at one cent more per meal. • Health Professionals, LTD, the Jail’s medical provider examined approximately

55,420 inmates during the year out of one office/examination room. This compares to 41,181 inmates examined by Health Professionals, LTD. in 2006.

• Court Services has been assigned an increased number of transports due to Jail

overcrowding. They have also seen a sharp increase in mental hearing transports. We now transport to and from Mendota, UW-Hospital, Winnebago Mental Health, Rodgers Hospital-West Allis and Tellurian Detoxification Center in Madison. These trips continue to be a challenge for the Sheriff’s Office staff, particularly for the Court Services Bureau.

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FROM THE COMMANDER OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES

In 2007, the Law Enforcement Services Division experienced an eventful and challenging year. Collectively, the division responded to a triple homicide, an officer-involved shooting, several arson investigations, a rash of house burglaries and an armed bank robbery involving numerous suspects. The Sheriff’s Office Boat team rescued a subject on Turtle Creek, the Dive Team made two recoveries, and the SWAT team was called upon to handle an exceptional number of serious incidents. In addition to these unusual incidents, routine calls for patrol service increased significantly. There was an increase in traffic accidents, an increase in citations issued (particularly in OWI’s) and a huge increase in crimes involving loss or destruction of property. During 2007, the Division also began several new initiatives and programs. The Division participated in a number of traffic safety initiatives funded through grants. The Special Investigations Unit was developed in partnership with other local law enforcement agencies to address a variety of criminal violations, including drug complaints. A Crime Prevention Unit was developed to create partnerships with our community and to better communicate with citizens. The Civil Process Bureau cleared up a backlog of nearly 2000 warrants. Lastly, the Honor Guard greatly expanded their presence at important events and has been recognized as one of the premiere teams in the State of Wisconsin. The challenges that face the Sheriff’s Office have been daunting and continue to increase, but this annual report will hopefully demonstrate that, with proper training, equipment and the support of our community, the dedicated staff of the Law Enforcement Services Division is meeting those challenges in an effective and professional manner. Troy J. Knudson Commander – Law Enforcement Services

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Law Enforcement Services

Organizational Chart

Sheriff's Secretary

SecretaryLaw Enforcement Services

SWAT TeamMembers (17)Negotiators (8)

B of ISergeant (1)Deputy (1)

SIUDeputy (1)

Detective BureauLieutenant (1)Detectives (5)

Clerical (1)

Crime PreventionDeputy (1)

Specialty TeamDive

Members (11)

Specialty TeamWater RescueMembers (9)

Specialty TeamBoat Patrol

Members (vary)

Specialty Teams TrainingSergeant (1)

PatrolLieutenant (1)Sergeants (8)Deputies (36)

Civil ProcessSergeant (1)Deputies (3)Clerical (4)

RecordsClerical (2)

Support ServicesLieutenant (1)

AccountingClerical (3)

Front Office StaffClerical (4)

Office Manager

CommanderLaw Enforcement Services

Chief Deputy

Sheriff

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PATROL BUREAU The Patrol Bureau provides a complete array of law enforcement-related services to the estimated 40,000 rural residents of Rock County who are not served by another full-time law enforcement agency. Deputies from the Patrol Bureau respond to calls for service; enforce traffic laws, criminal laws, and county ordinances; investigate criminal acts and vehicular accidents; and work to preserve the peace and welfare of the county's citizens. Patrol Bureau staff also provide assistance to local police agencies when requested. For instance, in 2007, the Sheriff’s Office provided regional school shooter training for several smaller agencies within Rock County to ensure that our response to this threat is cooperative and coordinated. In addition to the Patrol Bureau’s law enforcement responsibilities, its Deputies assist the Jail Services Division in the transportation of inmates and provision of security for high profile court proceedings. Deputies have assumed a significant role in supervising inmates participating in the Jail’s new Diversion program, conducting approximately 1,774 checks last year. Deputies have also been increasingly involved in providing transportation services to the mentally ill for high-risk patients who need to be transported to medical and mental health facilities. Finally, Deputies from the Patrol Bureau also assist in the service of civil papers, subpoenas, and warrants. Sheriff’s Office’s patrol operations are based at two locations; the office’s main facility on Janesville’s north side and at the South Station which is located at Blackhawk Technical College between Beloit and Janesville. The location of the substation at Blackhawk Technical College continues to greatly improve the efficiency and accessibility of the office's operations in the southern sector of the county. Nine Deputies, three from each patrol shift, are assigned to work at the South Station while the remainder work from the office's main facility. The Sheriff's Office continued to develop and improve its community policing effort during 2007. In particular, the Sheriff’s Office began using specifically directed patrols who were assigned temporarily to areas that were experiencing problems with criminal activity such as lewd and lascivious activity in Carvers-Roehl Park and gang activity in a local trailer park. Efforts in these areas were fruitful and well received by the community In addition, specific issues were identified by citizens and they were each addressed by area officers. In January, the year began with the Lentz triple homicide, one of the most tragic criminal events in the history of Rock County. The Patrol Bureau responded to the call and secured the scene, preserving and protecting evidence for an extended period of time. The patrol deputies conducted an extensive canvass of the area and assisted investigators in helping to solve this heinous crime. During the months of April and May, in conjunction with local high school prom activities, the Patrol Bureau instituted a program called “Safe and Sober”. The focus of these proactive patrols were aimed at reducing traffic accidents, preventing underage

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alcohol consumption and drug abuse, along with other issues that occasionally occur with teenagers celebrating their high school proms. The Rock County Sheriff’s Office again entered into a contract with the Village of Footville to provide police service to the village in 2007. The Rock County Sheriff’s Office agreed to provide approximately 100 hours of patrol time to the village per month. Our contract with the Village of Footville has been deemed a success, both by village authorities and by this office. Towards the end of 2007, remodeling started on a Footville substation for our office, which will be located in the Footville Town Hall. In 2007, the Sheriff’s Office was again responsible for providing traffic control and security services at the Southern Wisconsin Airfest at the Rock County Airport. Deputies directed traffic on the highways leading to the event and provided security on the grounds of the airport during the event. Airfest reimbursed the Sheriff’s Office for the cost of this service. The Airfest has become an annual event for Rock County and the airport. The Sheriff’s Office again provided security for the Rock County 4-H Fair. The 2007 4-H Fair was a huge success and only minor incidents were reported. The Fair Board expressed satisfaction on the services our office provided for them. In November, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office responded to a bank alarm in the Village of Footville. Initial reports indicated that five armed suspects had entered the bank wearing masks and hooded sweatshirts. These suspects eventually robbed the bank and fled in a stolen vehicle. Due to the quick response of our Deputies, four of the suspects were taken into custody within two hours and the fifth was apprehended the next day. In December, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office had an officer-involved shooting situation. Deputy Curt Streuly and Clinton PD Officer Kim Rau confronted an armed subject who had broken into his estranged wife’s residence. Immediately after entering the residence, the subject fired two shots from a 12-gauge shotgun, wounding his mother-in-law in front of his wife and their three children. Deputy Streuly and Officer Rau were also present and returned fire. The subject was killed and, as a result of their actions, the family was saved. Reducing the number of motorists killed or injured in crashes on the 1,905 miles of highway patrolled by our agency remains a high priority for Deputies in the Patrol Bureau. As a result, the Sheriff’s Office participated in three separate traffic-related State grants in 2007. The first grant provided $15,000 and targeted Alcohol Enforcement. The second grant provided $30,000 toward Speed and Aggressive Driving Enforcement, and the final grant provided $12,000 for Youth Alcohol Enforcement. Fatality accidents were down in 2007 to 13, which represents a five year low. In addition, the total number of people injured in traffic crashes is at a five year low, down 36% since 2003.

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The Sheriff’s Office again operated an Underage Alcohol Compliance Check Program where businesses were periodically checked to insure they did not sell alcohol to minors in Rock County. This was accomplished through the use of underage persons who were supervised by our deputies attempting to purchase alcohol at these businesses. Several businesses were cited for noncompliance during these checks. Routine demand on the Patrol Bureau continues to increase. According to the Office of Justice Assistance, the overall level of crime in Rock County, as indicated by the Uniform Crime Index, shows an increase of 10.6% in the last year. Another indicator of the activity level for the Patrol Division; calls for service, also increased by 10% (1605 additional calls) during 2007. While violent crime was down 14% in 2007, property crime was up 13%. This property crime involved the loss/destruction of property valued at $915,578. This was an increase of $241,824 from 2006. Of that amount, property valued at $129,408 was recovered.

2003-2007 Traffic Accident Comparisons

Year Injury

Accidents Total

Injured Fatality

Accidents Total Killed

Property Damage

Total Accidents

2003 416 659 23 28 1163 1602 2004 344 512 17 18 664 965 2005 354 509 15 24 698 1067 2006 282 433 18 18 643 943 2007 300 426 13 15 652 965

**In 2004, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office stopped responding to car vs. deer crashes unless there was an injury to an occupant, extensive property damage, or if the deer remained alive and needed to be dispatched. That policy change served as the primary reason for the decrease in the number of property damage accidents investigated.

2003-2007 Civil Papers Traffic Citation Comparison Served by Patrol

Year Total

Citations OWI

Citations

Year

Civil 2003 6743 621 2003 762 2004 6579 651 2004 894 2005 5502 363* 2005 851 2006 5560 444 2006 733 2007 6322 648 2007 698

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• It was discovered in 2005 that the report generated to count the number of OWI citation arrests was also counting any PAC citation issued as a separate arrest. Thus, one OWI arrest was sometimes counted twice. The report has been corrected to count the actual number of OWI citation arrests. This explains the drastic reduction in OWI arrests recorded starting in 2005.

2003-2007

Calls for Service Comparison

Year Total 2003 15651 2004 14750 2005 14894 2006 15258 2007 16863

2003-2007 Uniform Crime Report Offenses Table shows the number of index offenses (also known as Part I crimes) reported to the Rock County Sheriff’s Office from 2003 through 2007.

OFFENSE

2003

2004 2005 2006

2007 Violent Crime 46 32 59 44

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Murder 0 0 0 0

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Forcible Rape 8 5 13 7 9 Robbery 3 1 0 8 3 Agg. Assault 35 26 46 29 23 Property Crime 484 428 470 541

609

Burglary 160 162 165 178

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Theft 296 232 276 338 396 Motor Vehicle Theft 23 29 24 20 22 Arson 5 5 5 5 4 TOTAL INDEX 530 460 529 585

647

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5-YEAR ANALYSIS OF DETECTIVE BUREAU STATISTICS

Detective Bureau Statistics 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 New criminal offenses 234 235 297 297 301 Criminal offenses worked from prior years

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50

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Total criminal offenses worked: 284 259 331 347 342 Cases assisting other agencies 39 85 283 378 527 Cases on information only/intelligence reports/incidents

4

3

6

9

6

Background/internal investigations 97 87 91 150 147 Total reports worked: 424 434 711 884 1022

Clearance Rates 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Criminal offenses solved 67% 59% 43% 45% 35% Criminal offenses unsolved 33% 41% 57% 55% 65%

Breakdown Criminal Offenses solved: 147 136 126 132 106 Criminal offenses unfounded: 43 16 16 23 12 Criminal offenses unsolved: 94 107 189 192 224 Total: 284 259 331 347 342

RECORDS SECTION The Records Bureau of the department continues to process a steady flow of records. The categories and numbers reflected below highlight the variety and volume of events captured by the Records Section staff during the 2007 calendar year. Year Incidents Arrests Citations Accidents Total 2004 3238 3678 6305 965 14186 2005 3165 3375 * 6010 1012 13,562 2006 3096 2972* 4913 942 11,923 2007 2989 2518* 5742 965 12,214 * 2518 arrest reports of which 1421 were warrant arrests, 1097 were probable cause/first time arrests. A total of 3026 persons were arrested, of which 395 were juveniles. In 2007, records personnel scanned and digitally stored over 220,230 pieces of information from over 16,272 files submitted.

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ADULT AND JUVENILE ARRESTS 2007

Adult Arrests 2007

324

167

244

246

68

91

1392

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0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600

OMVWI

Liquor Laws

Disorderly Conduct

Family Offenses

Drug Laws

Simple Assaults

Vandalism

Miscellaneous

Juvenile Arrests - 2007

8

4

75

38

33

26

3

14

18

73

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

Drug Laws

Weapons

Liquor Laws

Runaways

Dis. Conduct

Vandalism

Burglary

Theft

Simple Assaults

Miscellaneous

The items in the Miscellaneous category are all of the other UCR reportable crimes that are not specifically listed in the UCR report.

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DETECTIVE BUREAU In the year 2007, the Detective Bureau investigated several major cases. The first case was the Lentz homicides. This was a triple homicide and possibly the most horrific crime ever committed in Rock County. The investigation started in January and continued for the next several months. The suspect, James Koepp, was arrested and the case was turned over to the District Attorney’s Office for prosecution. The Detectives spent the majority of the first three months of 2007 investigating the Lentz homicides. In 2007, August through October, there were a rash of burglaries on the east side of Rock County. It was determined that the same suspects were committing these burglaries. Detectives started surveillance on the suspects in October. A couple days after the surveillance was started, the suspects were caught and taken into custody after breaking into another house and stealing property. During 2007, the Detective Bureau investigated three suspicious fires. The first fire investigation occurred in July. An apartment building in Footville was found to be burning one night. Rock County Detectives investigated this fire at the request of the Footville Fire Department. The cause of the fire was undetermined but suspicious. The second fire investigation was in August. That fire was a residential fire in Milton Township. One person died in that fire. After an extensive investigation by Rock County Detectives and the State Fire Marshal’s Office, the cause of that fire was undetermined. In September of 2007, a house exploded on Laird Road in Newark Township. The house was totally destroyed by the explosion and fire that resulted. Accelerants were located at this fire scene. The cause of this fire was suspicious and that investigation remains open. In November, Rock County Detectives also assisted the FBI in the Footville bank robbery investigation. Rock County Detectives interviewed one of the suspects in the robbery. Vital information was obtained during the interview and that information was instrumental in catching and convicting all the suspects that were involved in the bank robbery. Rock County Detectives also tracked down the one suspect that evaded capture the day of the robbery. Rock County Detectives tracked that suspect to an address in Rockford. With the assistance of Illinois authorities, Rock County Detectives were able to take the last suspect into custody. In addition to criminal investigations the Detective Bureau also conducts background investigations on prospective employees for the Sheriff’s Office and other County Departments. In 2004, Detectives completed 87 backgrounds. In 2007, Detectives completed 147 background investigations. The number of background investigations has been increasing almost every year for the last three years. In conclusion, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau remains a team of dedicated Detectives that assist the citizens of Rock County by conducting professional, objective, and complete investigations.

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CIVIL PROCESS/WARRANTS BUREAU

The Civil section is responsible for the service of papers, warrants, and execution of all writs and Sheriff’s foreclosure sales. The Civil section received 5,464 new papers for service. The Civil Process Assistants log and do billing/invoicing for all papers received. These assistants also serve as secondary T.I.M.E. System operators. The Sergeant and Deputies perform these duties along with serving as secondary T.I.M.E. System operators. The bureau has two first-shift clerical positions that serve as both a civil and criminal process clerk and are T.I.M.E. System certified. The Warrants section maintains criminal and civil warrants held by this office. The two assistants working warrants are the office’s main T.I.M.E. System operators. They are responsible for NCIC (National Crime Information Center) and Wisconsin CIB (Crime Information Bureau) entries and coordinate with the Court Services Bureau for the pick up of prisoners at other institutions, including pick-ups for other agencies from Rock County. The Warrant section records and keeps files on domestic abuse, child abuse, and harassment temporary restraining orders and injunctions for all of Rock County. At present, three clerks are trained in validating all T.I.M.E. System entries on a monthly basis. During 2007, the Warrant section received 5,399 new warrants; a decrease from the 5,936 received in 2006. The Sheriff’s Office has approximately 3,059 warrants that have not been served for a variety of reasons while recording 4,478 warrants served. During this year, the Administrative Assistants were able to enter the 1,878 un-entered Arrest Warrant and Commitments (AWC) into the T.I.M.E. System. The addition of three other T.I.M.E. Systems throughout the facility aided the bureau by allowing the Administrative Assistants to concentrate on the numerous un-entered AWCs. This resulted in an increase in the number of arrests for these types of warrants. With the addition of the new staff member, the warrant’s division should now be able to maintain the high number of AWCs that the office receives. A new initiative, started in 2007, began with the Sheriff’s Office’s participation in the National Domestic Violence warrant sweep. This effort was exceptionally successful and well-received by the community. As a result, warrant sweeps became a regular tool used to bring wanted subjects in our county to justice. Total civil process fees collected in 2007 were $163,201.57, a decrease of $10,343.80 from 2006. Warrant fees collected in 2007 were $81,240.81, an increase of $9,231.54 from 2006. The Civil Process section completed 388 foreclosure sales in 2007, an increase of 37 from 2006. The total value of property sold in these foreclosure sales was $37,248,951.94 compared to $32,277,298.94 in 2006.

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BUREAU OF IDENTIFICATION AND EVIDENCE MANAGEMENT

The Bureau of Identification and Evidence Management is staffed by one Sergeant and one Deputy Sheriff. The day-to-day activities of the Bureau of Identification include processing all fingerprint cards, processing all photography related issues, processing crime scenes as requested by the patrol shifts, as well as the smaller agencies in Rock County. The Bureau also takes and submits all DNA samples for Rock County, as well as keeping an updated list of DNA samples taken. In addition, the Bureau of Identification prepares all county fatality videos in DVD format for the Traffic Safety Committee, as well as for the court system when requested. In the calendar year of 2007, the Bureau processed 7,144 jail admissions, processed 1,819 county fingerprint cards, and sent 1,287 disposition sheets to court. Additionally, the Bureau completed 73 fingerprint cards for the public and law enforcement, along with taking 161 DNA samples from felons and submitting them to the State. The Bureau also maintains all evidence submitted by Rock County, as well as conducts follow-up on evidence to be disposed of. In 2007, items placed into evidence numbered 1,004 pieces. Over 300 of these items were directly related to the triple homicide that occurred in January of 2007. Twenty-eight (28) scenes were processed and 35 trips were made with the Crime Van. The Bureau had 1,907 evidence control hours and 78 items were processed in the office. The Bureau of Identification developed 507 rolls of film, and made 12,209 print photos. The cost of the operation of the Bureau for crime scene supplies and photography was $7,669.48.

CRIMESTOPPERS

CrimeStoppers is an organization where citizens who may have information regarding a crime can call in this information to help local law enforcement. CrimeStoppers has been assisting Rock County law enforcement agencies for over 24 years. Daily, CrimeStoppers receive calls with tips to be investigated. Many of these calls are from citizens who wish to remain anonymous, which is always respected by CrimeStoppers. When a suspect is arrested as a direct result of a tip received, a cash reward is issued to the tipster. Members of the Rock County Sheriff’s Office attend monthly CrimeStoppers meetings. In addition, investigators work with information from CrimeStoppers to aid in criminal investigations.

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HONOR GUARD

Rock County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard Sergeants Jason Harding and Kerry Schlittler

With Duty, There is Honor!

The Honor Guard was formed to bring honor and respect to those serving our country in a variety of different capacities. In addition, the team brings distinction to various services and ceremonies throughout the state. The team honors the deceased, comforts the living, and creates a sense of pride for those serving with the Sheriff’s Office. In 2007, the Honor Guard completed its second full year of operation. The eight-member team performed at forty functions covering a variety of venues. The team performed on the State Capitol grounds for the Annual Law Enforcement Memorial and was recognized on the cover of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association’s Wisconsin Police Journal. The Dane County Sheriff’s Office and Madison Police Department recognized the team for our Patriotic tribute on I-39/90 to Army Sergeant Josh Brennon. Brennon was killed in action in Afghanistan and his body was transported by police escort from Chicago to Madison. Brennon was the son of a Madison Police Officer.

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The team presented or posted the Colors for the County Board, Blackhawk Technical College Law Enforcement Graduation, parades, athletic events, and Airfest.

SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS (SWAT)

The Rock County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team is an elite and highly trained response unit called in for high-risk incidents. The Team is made up of 17 Deputies and Supervisors who are available day or night to respond to emergencies within Rock County or to assist other nearby jurisdictions. This last year was a particularly eventful year. The SWAT Team responded to ten calls for service (compared to two in 2006 and three in 2005). In addition to the increased calls for service, the calls were also more complex and more violent.

• In May, the Team organized a search warrant execution for guns and drugs with a known felon. Beloit SWAT, Dane County SWAT, and the FBI assisted in the effort. A marijuana-growing operation and a gun were seized as a result of the search warrant.

• In June, a subject shot at two acquaintances with a high-powered handgun and the SWAT team was called to assist in apprehending the subject.

• In July, the Team assisted Janesville Emergency Response Team (ERT) in taking a suspect into custody who had been involved in a domestic violence situation and had pointed a firearm at a police officer.

• In August, the Team responded to another domestic violence situation and a suicidal subject call where the suspects had armed and barricaded themselves. Shots were fired by the subjects in both instances once SWAT was on scene. Both subjects were safely taken into custody at the conclusion of the instances.

• In November, the SWAT Team was used to search six houses in one evening in response to a bank robbery that occurred in Footville. They also assisted in the high-risk transport of five suspects who had been apprehended.

• In December, the Team was used in two separate high-risk search warrants where suspects were considered armed and dangerous.

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2007 was also a year of transition for the team. Commander Russ Steeber retired from the team, as did senior team members, Wayne Hansen and Jay Wood. Five new Team members were added, as were six negotiators. Outfitting and training the new officers and developing team cohesion were a training priority. In addition to monthly team training and individual specialized training, the Team participated in a joint training exercise at Beloit College that was nationally recognized. Lastly, Team members used their expertise to train local officers from throughout the county in response tactics for active-shooter school situations. In this next year, the Team will continue to improve its advanced response tactics to ensure that it is prepared for the most serious situations that the County may face.

HOSTAGE NEGOTIATIONS TEAM

The Hostage Negotiations Team works closely with the Special Weapons and Tactics Team to help resolve difficult and dangerous situations that have developed within Rock County. The use of communications devices and dialogue allows both teams to successfully resolve incidents. In 2007, the Hostage Negotiations Team expanded from three to eight members. The team responded to three negotiable incidents in 2007. One incident in Bradford Township resulted from a earlier domestic and traffic pursuit. Negotiators arrived with the SWAT team and were able to talk the barricaded suspect into complying with being taken into custody. In August, the Negotiations Team went to two call outs in Johnstown Township involving intoxicated barricaded subjects. Both incidents were also resolved peacefully.

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In August, the new team participated in an Active Shooter and Rapid Response scenario at Milton High School. The scenario was designed to put into practice the rapid response training provided to Milton, Edgerton, and Rock County law enforcement agencies. The Negotiations Team was part of the scenario in case the school shooters became barricaded. It was a useful and proactive training. Goals for 2008 will be further training for the new members and to establish proactive guidelines with the SWAT Team to ensure a smooth and cooperative relationship.

DIVE/RESCUE AND RECOVERY TEAM

The Dive Rescue and Recovery Team currently consists of four Sheriff’s Deputies and five Correctional Officers, and is supervised by a Lieutenant. The team also has two Correctional Officers serving as apprentice team members who will become full team members as openings become available. The team is trained in rescuing and recovering drowning victims, as well as recovering evidence underwater. The team operates as an active part of the Lake Koshkonong Water Rescue District. The Dive Team conducts eight hours of training each month. The training sessions focus on topics specific to obtaining the team’s objectives and to maintain a rescue readiness. In 2007, the team responded to two callouts. The first was on August 14; this involved assisting the Monroe Police Department with searching for evidence from a burglary that was thrown into the Sugar River. The second was on December 9, which involved assisting the Jefferson County Dive Team with recovering drowning victims who had gone through the ice on a snowmobile while on the Rock River. Jefferson County was unable to find the second victim and asked us to help look for him. We were able to locate the victim in 20 minutes after putting our first diver in the water.

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WATER RESCUE TEAM

Rock County consists of 20 lakes and also has many rivers and streams running through its geographical area. The Rock County Sheriff’s Office actively patrols and responds to calls on Lake Koshkonong which spans roughly 10,500 acres across Rock, Dane, and Jefferson Counties, along with approximately 25 miles of the Rock River which stretches directly through the heart of Rock County. The Rock County Sheriff’s Office Water Rescue Team currently consists of six deputies and three sergeants and it is overseen administratively by Lieutenant Groelle. The Water Rescue Team trains eight hours per month during the spring and winter, and eight hours every other month in the summer, when we practice jointly with the Dive Team. We also have an active role in the Lake Koshkonong Water Rescue District, which is comprised of personnel from Edgerton, Milton, Fort Atkinson, and Lake Mills Fire Departments, along with deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. These agencies meet throughout the year and practice together on occasion to keep up on current procedures, equipment, and resources available in the event of an emergency callout on the lake. The Water Rescue Team responded to six callouts in 2007. On February 17, we were called out to Lake Koshkonong near the mouth of the Rock River to assist with recovering two snowmobilers who broke through the ice. On June 11, we were paged out to assist with a stranded boat and a report of people in the water; however, all parties were out of the water on our arrival. On August 10, we responded to the Turtle Creek and rescued an intoxicated male who was passed out on a raft floating downstream. On August 14, we responded to the Sugar River to assist Green County attempting to locate a stolen safe. On November 19, we responded to Lake Koshkonong and recovered the body of a wind surfer who was reported missing hours earlier. Finally, on December 10, we responded to the Rock River in Jefferson County

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to assist with dive operations in recovering the body of a snowmobiler who broke through the ice two nights beforehand. Currently, we are awaiting the arrival of our new 19’ Boston Whaler patrol and rescue boat, which will improve our ability to reliably protect and serve the boating community of Rock County. We are also investigating the possibility of expanding the team’s capabilities by acquiring an ATV to improve our ability to respond to trails that are not easily accessible by more standard vehicles.

WATER PATROL OPERATIONS

The Rock County Sheriff’s Office Water Patrol Team routinely patrols the waterways of the county to ensure the safety of citizens who use these rivers and lakes for a variety of recreational purposes. Rock County’s waterways include a portion of Lake Koshkonong, which is the 8th largest lake in all of Wisconsin at 10,480 acres. In addition, the county has Clear Lake, Gibb’s Lake, Storr’s Lake, and more than thirty miles of the Rock River. All of these locations are popular for tourists and locals alike who take advantage of this resource for swimming, skiing, tubing, sailing, windsurfing, jet skiing, or fishing. With the amount of use that these waterways generate, occasional safety concerns arise, in addition to, a certain level of illegal behavior. As a result of these issues, the Sheriff’s Office patrols these waterways from Spring to Fall, with particular attention towards maintaining a presence during weekends and holidays. During 2007, the Sheriff’s Office logged a total of 111 hours on the water. Deputies made contact with 87 boats and issued 24 citations, including two for intoxicated boating offenses. The boating season was exceptionally safe, with no reportable boating accidents during 2007.

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Due to the demands of this type of patrol, two deputies are always assigned to the boat for safety purposes. The total cost for providing the boat patrol during 2007 was $12,720. This amount was reduced, however, through a state program, which reimbursed Rock County for slightly more than $8,500 for our services. Boat patrol continues to be an important mission for the Sheriff’s Office. In 2008, the team will receive and outfit a new patrol boat to replace one of the older boats that is 24 years old. With this new equipment, the Sheriff’s Office will continue to be able to provide a safe, effective, and reliable patrol presence on Rock River waterways.

Looking Ahead to 2008

SAFER AND SOBER PROM ENFORCEMENT The Rock County Sheriff’s Office will staff extra patrols in April and May in conjunction with prom activities scheduled at local area high schools. The focus of the proactive patrols is aimed at reducing traffic accidents, preventing underage alcohol consumption and drug abuse, and other issues that occasionally occur with teenagers celebrating their high school prom. The Sheriff’s Office hopes that by putting extra squad cars on the road during these times, teenagers would have a safe and fun experience on what tends to be a very memorable night of their high school years. We will encourage parents and teachers to speak with students and remind them about the responsibilities of safe driving, and the consequences that result from using alcohol and drugs that impair judgment.

MOTORCYCLE PATROL In keeping with a continued commitment to provide the best possible law enforcement services to the citizenry of Rock County, in May of 2008, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office will add a 2008 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Standard (FLHTP) motorcycle from Kutter Harley-Davidson/Buell, to supplement and enhance the agency’s patrol function. It will be dedicated primarily to supplementing the patrol function, the police motorcycle will also be deployed and utilized for special details, such as: dignitary/funeral escorts, special events, etc. In this day of ever-increasing energy costs, the increased fuel economy only adds to “an already attractive fiscal profile.”

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT In August, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office and National Association of Town Watch (NATW) will welcome the citizens of Rock County to the “25th Annual National Night Out” (NNO) crime prevention event. Across the county, over 34 million people in more

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than 11,000 communities will join forces on this date to promote police-community partnerships; crime, drug and violence prevention; safety; and neighborhood unity. The Rock County Sheriff’s Office will have staff on hand to answer questions, and have the following vehicles on display:

• SWAT Truck and trailer • Patrol vehicles • Harley Davidson patrol motorcycle

Free food and drinks along with SafeAssured child identification kits will be available.

DRUNK DRIVING – OVER THE LIMIT, UNDER ARREST CRACKDOWN

Drunk driving is one of America’s deadliest crimes. In 2006, more than 13,000 people died in highway crashes involving a driver or motorcycle rider with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. That is why the Rock County Sheriff’s Office will join other law enforcement and highway safety agencies across the nation in August to take part in the “Drunk Driving – Over the Limit, Under Arrest” crackdown on impaired driving. This national impaired driving crackdown program is a prevention program organized by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that focuses on combining high-visibility enforcement with heightened public awareness through advertising and publicity.

19’ BOSTON WHALER JUSTICE BOAT In an effort to better service the citizens of Rock County on our waterways, the Sheriff’s Office will complete an extensive study early in 2008 for a new and more efficient boat for boat patrol. The Boston Whaler is specially designed for patrol, rescue and dive operations and it’s a one of a kind vessel built with public safety service in mind. This boat would enhance our patrol and rescue operations tremendously.

FOOTVILLE SUBSTATION To better service the citizens in the southwestern portion of Rock County, we will look to establish a second substation which would be located in the Village of Footville. The addition of this substation will greatly reduce our response times to complaints and allow officers to complete paperwork and reports without needing to return to the main office on Highway 14. Additionally, during designated hours, citizens will be able to speak directly with an officer at this location.