Annual Report - Hanover County Sheriff

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Annual Report - 2015
Table of Contents
Letter from the Sheriff ..........................................................................................................
Vision and Mission Statement ...............................................................................................
About the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office ..............................................................................
Executive Staff Chart ............................................................................................................
Administrative Services Chart ................................................................................................
Accreditation .................................................................................................................
Outside Awards/Budget and Planning ...............................................................................
Court Services Unit .........................................................................................................
Crime Prevention ............................................................................................................
Criminal Intelligence Unit ................................................................................................
Crime Management Initiative/Fleet Management ...............................................................
Information Technology ..................................................................................................
Purchasing and Payroll/Personnel .....................................................................................
Awards ..........................................................................................................................
Records Unit ..................................................................................................................
Training Unit ..................................................................................................................
Academy ........................................................................................................................
Volunteers .....................................................................................................................
Volunteer Academies ......................................................................................................
Explorers .......................................................................................................................
Crime Rates ...................................................................................................................
Uniform Patrol Operations.....................................................................................................
Safe Streets Unit ............................................................................................................
Youth Services Unit .........................................................................................................
Special Teams ................................................................................................................
Animal Control................................................................................................................
Investigative Operations .......................................................................................................
General Investigative Unit ...............................................................................................
Vice/Narcotics Unit..........................................................................................................
Street Crimes Unit ..........................................................................................................
Professional Standards and Risk Management ........................................................................
Retirements and New Faces ..................................................................................................
National Night Out ...............................................................................................................
Citizens Advisory Board ........................................................................................................
Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Foundation ............................................................................
2015 Photos ........................................................................................................................
Hanover County Sheriff’s Office
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Letter from Colonel David R. Hines
Dear Friends,
It is my pleasure to submit to you the
following report on the activities, programs
and accomplishments of the Hanover
County Sheriff’s Office. This report is
produced each year to inform our
community about the work of the Sheriff’s
Office as a whole. Our goal is to prevent
crime, protect life and property and
continue
those
thriving
community
partnerships that make Hanover County a
great place to live, work and raise a family.
We had many great achievements this past
year
to
include
our
international
reaccreditation through the Commission on
Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
(CALEA), where we were awarded the “Gold
Standard of Excellence.” The award is
considered a significant achievement that
both our community partners and the
Sheriff’s Office can be very proud of.
Through the hard work and the selfless
dedication of our officers and civilian staff,
the community has once again seen a
decrease in the crime rate. At a rate of
993.7 per 100,000 citizens or 9.9 per 1000
citizens, this is a five-year low and
represents a crime rate of nine crime
victims per 1000 citizens. We also maintain
a crime clearance rate of 65.9%, which is
almost three times the national average for
solving a crime.
Hanover County continues to be one of the
safest counties in the region. We cannot
become complacent, however, as national
trends indicate increases in the complexity
and brutality of crime. We must be ever
vigilant
in
our efforts
to
reduce
crime,
including the
increasing
threat
of
terrorism.
I believe it
takes the whole community working
together to address crime and keep our
community safe. We are proud to
collaborate
with
many
community
stakeholders such as schools, non-profit,
business, and faith-based organizations,
and residents to ensure we all do our part
to preserve a safe, robust and thriving
environment. We must continue to protect
the quality of life for residents and visitors
through strong community partnership
programs. This fundamentally supports our
belief that strong partnerships create safe
communities.
Organizationally, the Sheriff’s Office is
divided into distinct service divisions: Patrol,
Investigations and Administration. In
addition, we manage court security and civil
process through our Court Services Unit and
in 2012, through a memorandum of
understanding
between
the
county
administrator and myself, we took over the
management responsibility of Animal
Control. As a whole, the Sheriff’s Office
works diligently to serve the people of
Hanover County. Through this annual
report, we would like to show you what our
dedicated staff and volunteers are doing
and what your Sheriff’s Office is all about.
Sincerely,
Colonel David R. Hines, Sheriff
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VISION
To make Hanover County an environment where crime cannot flourish.
MISSION STATEMENT
Continuing the partnership with our community, we, the members of the Sheriff's Office,
promise to provide all citizens with the highest degree of protection for their lives and property
and to develop community responsibility directed at reducing crime and enhancing safety
through problem solving tactics.
VALUES THAT GUIDE OUR ACTIONS
COMMITMENT
To the proactive prevention of crime in our county by achieving a close working association with
all citizens and businesses in eliminating the opportunities for crime and serving as the catalyst
for solving problems, thereby reducing fear within the community.
PROFESSIONALISM
In our response to the needs of the citizens and community, professionalism is achieved
through training, education, commitment, and acting within the rule of law.
COMPASSION
In our response to victims and others in need. We care about the needs of our community and
strive to understand and appreciate the point of view of each citizen and merchant by treating
everyone with fairness, respect and sincerity.
HONOR
As it is displayed in the integrity of our employees, the trust we place in each other, and the
respect we earn from and give to our citizens.
ACCOUNTABILITY
As we hold ourselves to the highest standards of conduct in performing our service to the
community, embracing the ideals of our Constitution and a democratic society.
OUR MOTTO
CONTINUING TO BE A PART OF, NOT APART FROM, THE COMMUNITY
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General Information about the Sheriff’s Office
The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office has
been guarding the safety of our community
since 1720, making us one of the oldest law
enforcement agencies in the nation.
The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is the
principal provider of law enforcement for
the County of Hanover. The Sheriff’s Office
also provides court room security and civil
processes through our Court Services Unit.
These services are provided to a population
of just over 100,000 citizens who reside
within the 472 square miles of the county.
The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is
internationally
accredited
by
the
Commission on Accreditation for Law
Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and state
accredited by the Virginia Law Enforcement
and Professional Standards Commission
(VLEPSC). The Sheriff’s Office partners with
and maintains membership in many
professional organizations, among them the
FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA),
Professional Executive Leadership School
(PELS), Virginia Association of Chiefs of
Police (VACP), International Association of
Chiefs of Police (IACP), National Sheriff’s
Association (NSA), the Virginia Sheriff’s
Association (VSA), and the National
Organization of Black Law Enforcement
Executives (NOBLE). Under the leadership
of Colonel David R. Hines, the Sheriff’s
Office continues to be one of the most
respected and professional law enforcement
agencies in the Commonwealth and the
nation.
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Colonel David R. Hines, Lieutenant Colonel
R. Allen Davidson (Chief of Staff), Major
Michael J. Trice (Administrative Operations),
Major Thomas M. Woody (Uniform
Operations), and Major Darrell A. Stanley
(Investigative Operations) along with
Lieutenant J. Kirk Shaffier (Professional
Standards and Risk Management) and Mrs.
Nancy B. Scott (Executive Assistant to the
Sheriff) make up the Executive Staff.
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Accreditation
The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office has
been a fully accredited agency since 1998.
Law enforcement accreditation is a
voluntary process in which agencies agree
to comply with professional “best practice”
standards as defined by the accrediting
body. Compliance with these standards
serves as a commitment to professionalism.
Our agency proudly holds the status of dual
accreditation. State accreditation by the
Virginia Law Enforcement Professional
Standards Commission (VLEPSC) occurs
every four years. International accreditation
by the Commission on Accreditation for Law
Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) occurs every
four years.
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The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office initially
became accredited through the Virginia Law
Enforcement
Professional
Standards
Commission (VLEPSC) in 1998.
The
Sheriff’s Office received its first reaccreditation in 2002, its second reaccreditation in 2006, and its third reaccreditation in 2010. The Sheriff’s Office
had its most recent VLEPSC on-site
assessment on January 27-29, 2014. The
Sheriff’s Office was found in compliance
with all 187 standards applicable to the
agency.
Colonel Hines and members of
his staff appeared before the Commission
on May 15, 2014, when the Commission
awarded the Sheriff’s Office with its fifth
Certificate
of
Accreditation. The lead
assessor, Captain James
E. Richardson of the
York-Poquoson Sheriff’s
Office,
stated,
“The
assessment team was
impressed
with
the
Hanover County Sheriff’s
Office
and
the
professionalism of both
its sworn and non-sworn
members. This agency clearly demonstrates
a high level of commitment and dedication
to law enforcement and the needs of the
citizens they protect and serve.”
The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office initially
became accredited through the Commission
on Accreditation for Law Enforcement
Agencies (CALEA) in 2003. The Sheriff’s
Office received its first re-accreditation in
2006 and its second re-accreditation in
2009. The Sheriff’s Office had its most
recent CALEA on-site assessment on June
7-10, 2015. This assessment was a Gold
Standard Assessment, which involved
CALEA
assessors
interviewing
and
interacting with members of the Sheriff’s
Office, county employees, community
partners and citizens. The Sheriff’s Office
was found in compliance with all 410
standards applicable to the agency. The
lead assessor, Mr. Randall Cripe of the
Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department,
Elkhart, Indiana, stated in his final report to
the Commission, “The agency has achieved
widespread support for the CALEA process
demonstrated by the cooperation of all staff
members, employees, and members of the
community who offered comment to the
assessment team. All
interactions
with
employees are positive,
and the assessment team
found the agency to be
professional in respects in
the performance of their
duties.
The
agency
remains committed to the
delivery of elite law
enforcement services as
well as a valid, earned
reaccreditation.” Members of the Sheriff’s
Office appeared before the Commission on
November 21, 2015, when the Commission
awarded the Sheriff’s Office with its fifth
Certificate of Accreditation with Excellence.
Citizens can actively participate in the
accreditation process during public hearings
and public call-in sessions held during each
on-site assessment.
Citizens can also
contact CALEA and VLEPSC directly and
forward comments about the agency related
to its compliance with applicable standards.
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Outside Agency Awards and
Recognitions
Valor Awards – The Richmond Retail
Merchants Association recognized Deputy
Barry Bland, Sergeant Frank Dressler,
Investigator Matt League, Sergeant Tim
Simpson, and Deputy Kenny Winston along
with Hanover Fire/EMS’s Lieutenant Karl
Hartle and Firefighter/Medic Ryan Jordan
with a Bronze Valor Award for their
courageous actions on March 10, 2015,
when they entered a retention pond in frigid
temperatures to rescue an injured motorist
in a submerged vehicle.
VACP Lifesaving Awards – The Virginia
Association of Chiefs of Police and the
Virginia Police Chiefs Foundation presented
Deputy Barry Bland, Sergeant Frank
Dressler,
Investigator
Matt
League,
Sergeant Tim Simpson, and Deputy Kenny
Winston with this award in recognition of
their actions on March 10, 2015.
Virginia Click It or Ticket Awards – The
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
presented the Sheriff’s Office with the Most
Improved Seat Belt Use Award and the
Highest Seat Belt Use Award based on seat
belt use rates from pre- and postobservation surveys during the May 2015
Click It or Ticket campaign.
Budget and Planning
The Law Enforcement, Court Services and
Animal Control budgets are managed by the
Budget and Planning Sergeant. In addition,
the Sergeant oversees the Purchasing,
Payroll,
Records
and
Information
Technology
sections
within
the
Administrative Division.
The Budget and Planning Sergeant is
responsible for submitting budgets for three
departments: Law Enforcement, Court
Services and Animal Control. Each year, the
Sheriff seeks input from divisions under his
command for budgetary requests to
coincide with our own 5-year staffing and
equipment plans. In 2015, we saw an
increase in appropriated funding for four
new law enforcement personnel and new
equipment. Some examples are body-worn
cameras, automated external defibrillators,
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mobile data terminals and the Records
Management System.
In 2015, the Sheriff worked with the Board
of Supervisors to update the Sheriff and
Court Services 5-year staffing and
equipment plans, which would provide for
additional sworn positions and up-to-date
equipment in the next five years.
Court Services
The Court Services Unit provides essential
security functions that provide for the
personal safety and security of judicial
personnel, attorneys, jurors and the public
who enter the courthouses and the
complex. Our deputies are responsible for
care, control and movement of jurors during
all jury trials. Our deputies provide security
for all six Hanover courtrooms: Circuit,
General District and Juvenile and Domestic
Relations. We have had an increase in all
courts in 2015: Juvenile and Domestic
Relations has added an extra day on
Wednesday and Thursday every week;
General District now has an extra court date
on the first and fourth Mondays; and Circuit
Court has two court days each day but
Wednesday and Thursday. The Court
Services Unit continues to maintain good
working relationships with all seven judges
and substitute judges who preside over the
courts in Hanover County.
The Court Services Unit is responsible for all
civil process. Duties for civil process
services include, but are not limited to,
warrants in debt, warrants in detinue,
subpoenas, criminal and civil show causes,
The Budget and Planning Sergeant is tasked
with seeking alternative methods of funding
for personnel and equipment through
federal,
state
and
private
grant
organizations. Our budgetary process serves
our citizens well as we identify challenges
facing our community and craft strong
solutions.
levies, enforcement of court orders, legal
papers, documents and the execution of
judgments as well as protective orders
when the parties are present in court. The
unit also serves bills of complaint and other
notices. Deputies are also responsible for
the execution of evictions as well as the
safety of all involved.
The Court Services Unit is responsible for
the transportation of prisoners to and from
courts, jails and surrounding jurisdictions. Officers transport prisoners to and
from court from federal institutions and
mental facilities and are responsible for
extraditions of prisoners from anywhere in
the country. The unit transports juvenile
prisoners to and from courts, detention
facilities and surrounding jurisdictions and
mental facilities. Deputies also transport
mental subjects to any hospital or facility
located in Virginia, when a Temporary
Detention Order has been issued.
In 2015 the Court Services Unit
served 37,978 civil papers, 68 levies and
183 evictions and conducted 1,631
transports of adults and 50 juveniles to
multiple facilities throughout the state.
Officers transported 21 adult prisoners on
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out-of-state
extraditions.
The
unit
transported 57 adults and 11 juvenile
mental subjects to different facilities
throughout Virginia. Deputies spent 3,951
hours on transports and traveled 108,180
miles.
The Court Services Unit has two new
officers just coming out the Basic Academy:
Deputy McGhee and Deputy Binns. The
unit has six court aides that work the doors
of both courthouses, helping to ensure the
safety of all those who enter, as well as four
volunteers who help with the clearing of
civil process returns. The unit continues to
maintain a professional working relationship
with the public, all law enforcement
agencies and correctional facilities.
Crime Prevention
The Crime Prevention Unit provided
programs to citizens of all ages in the areas
of crime prevention and safety in 2015.
The main citizen concerns have been
solicitation in the neighborhoods, scams and
identity theft, home/personal safety, and
thefts from unlocked vehicles.
The Neighborhood Watch Program has
continued to increase this year to 138
programs. We published the Neighborhood
Watch quarterly newsletter and coordinated
the
Neighborhood
Watch
quarterly
meetings. We attended 28 Neighborhood
Watch-related meetings this year and sent
over 20 email notifications to our members.
We are working with other areas that are
trying to start up watch programs in their
communities.
We also attended 37
Business Watch meetings during the year
and sent over 30 email notifications to our
Business Watch members. During the year,
112 security assessments were conducted
for county businesses.
The security
assessments included all the county public
schools as well as several of the county
buildings.
National Night Out was another tremendous
success.
On August 4, 2015, 64
communities
participated in
various ways.
The
Mechanicsville
Target once
again
sponsored the
kickoff event
and also gave a grant fund of $1,000 for
our use in purchasing handouts for the
children at the various community events.
In November, we received notification that
we were once again recognized for
outstanding participation in “America’s Night
Out Against Crime” and ranked 20th in
Category 2 (jurisdictions with 100,000199,000 population) in the nation amongst
those who participated in the awards
program.
The Worship Watch program has expanded
to a membership of over 50 faith-based
communities.
Worship Watch meetings
were held to educate citizens about the
partnerships between the Sheriff’s Office
and the faith communities, including safety
programs and church security assessments
as well as emergency planning for situations
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where assets from the faith communities
could be utilized to aid those in distress
during and after an emergency.
The unit also worked closely with local
banks, such as the Hanover Bankers’ Fraud
Group, which met every other month, and
with the apartment complexes through the
Hanover Housing Coalition, which continues
to grow. The coalition meets every other
month to discuss different topics, and
informational speakers are invited to each
meeting.
Presentations included “Code
Enforcement,” “State of the Sheriff’s Office,”
“Fire Safety,” “Office Safety,” “National
Night Out,” and “Drug Recognition.”
The unit was responsible for making public
service announcements throughout the year
on topics of safety and area crime trends
along with giving 292 presentations/displays
on crime prevention to approximately
39,121 attendees. A total of 678 children
were fingerprinted with the help of McGruff
and the Explorers. Several requests were
made by other agencies for a representative
from the unit to share crime prevention
information to groups by other agencies.
The
unit
conducted
119
security
assessments based on Crime Prevention
Through Environmental Design (CPTED) for
schools,
businesses,
churches,
and
residences within the county. The Crime
Prevention specialists conduct security
assessments every year at all 25 Hanover
County schools to assess not only their
security, but their safety while students,
staff, and visitors are arriving, attending
and leaving schools. We met with each
principal of each school to explain the
importance of the assessments.
In
October, we conducted an assessment of
the School Board office at the request of
the newly appointed Safety and Hearing
Officer. We reviewed 40 CPTED plans from
the Planning Department.
Working closely with the Patrol Division, the
unit
coordinates
the
Adopt-A-Senior
Program. We had another successful senior
turkey dinner, delivering 20 turkey dinners
sponsored by the Mechanicsville Rotary
Club. We sponsored the Adopt-A-Senior
Christmas celebration again this year as
well,
partnering
with
the
Ashland First
Baptist
Church
for
the
event.
The seniors
received gifts
from the EVB
Bank
Angel
Tree,
fruit
baskets from EVB, and goodie bags from
the Hanover/Ashland TRIAD. All of the
seniors in attendance expressed their
enjoyment and appreciation for the time of
socializing and celebration. The seniors that
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weren’t able to attend had their presents
and other goodies delivered by their
adopted deputies.
The unit partnered with the Rutland Kroger
again this year to conduct a crime
prevention event in its parking lot during
crime prevention month. The event on
October 17 included an onsite Shred-It
truck. Over 118 cars came through the line
to dispose of their documents, and a total
of 7,000 pounds of personal documents
were shredded, which was almost double
what was collected during last year’s event.
Partnering with the Hanover/Ashland
TRIAD, the unit collected over 2,757 pounds
of food and $178.00 in cash for the local
food banks. This was divided into four
equal portions and delivered it to MCEF,
ACES, WCEF and Hanover Safe Place to
assist them with meeting the needs of the
county citizens.
The AARP of Virginia
presented a financial award for collecting
such a large amount of food. This was
added to the Hanover/Ashland treasury and
in
turn
was
matched
by
the
Hanover/Ashland TRIAD. The additional
funds were split between the four food
banks.
Throughout the year, the unit coordinated
121 ride-alongs for citizens who wished to
ride with patrol deputies. This does not
include the scheduling of new applicants or
chaplains who did ride-alongs.
The unit received several certificates of
appreciation and recognition, such as the
2015 Outstanding Senior and Community
Partner Award presented to the unit by
Senior Connections. The memberws also
received over 30 commendations in 2015.
That is outstanding since the entire unit
consists of only two deputies.
The unit process 1,785 Concealed Carry
Permits as well as 60 Solicitor Permits
during the year.
Criminal Intelligence Unit
The Criminal Intelligence Unit falls under
the Administrative Division. This unit
consists of a sergeant, a permits deputy
and three civilian analysts. The analysts
serve as support persons to assist in
identifying who is committing crimes, how,
when, where and why. They then provide
intelligence to support investigative or
patrol operations through response or
proactive enforcement. As part of this,
analysts produce profiles of crime problems
and individual subjects and produce both
strategic (overall, long-term) and tactical
(specific, short-term) assessments. These
assessments can serve as profiles to both
monitor and predict crime, aiming to move
policing from “reactionary” investigation to
“proactive” investigation.
New technologies continue to better equip
our Intelligence Unit with capabilities
designed to achieve these goals. In 2015
the Sheriff’s Office implemented a new
records management system. This system,
paired with our predictive policing GIS
software and new computer automated
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dispatch (CAD) system, serves as a new
resource to aid in advanced analysis support
for our officers.
This unit provides a variety of support roles
such as research and development, complex
analysis functions and counterterrorism. In
addition it provides predictive probability
reports and weekly and monthly crime
reports, and it assists in developing crime
prevention initiatives while handling daily
requests from sworn officers to compile
flyers and intelligence packets. This unit is
proactively involved with regional and
national intelligence networks and reports
out on emerging crime trends that may
impact our community.
Crime Management Initiative
The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Crime
Management Initiative (CMI) is an
information-sharing initiative instituted in
2005. Command and field level supervisors
meet every two weeks to share intelligence
and strategies related to contemporary
community issues and crime trends. The
creation of each one-hour meeting agenda
is a collaborative effort of the three
divisional captains.
CMI is a multifaceted system for managing
response operations, sharing intelligence
and a platform to include other response or
enforcement disciplines. It is an innovative
management process, system, and strategic
methodology that assists the Sheriff’s Office
in achieving its mission and goals.
During each one-hour session, performance
indicators and applicable intelligence is
reviewed critically for opportunities for
improvement and tactical responses. This
information is shared with other agencies
such as the Fire Marshal’s Office, County
Code Enforcement and the Commonwealth
Attorney’s Office and, in doing so, creates a
comprehensive response to those crimes
which stretch across disciplines. New to
2015 the Sheriff’s Office has incorporated
community and business leaders into
components of this initiative.
During CMI meetings, participants are
encouraged to be creative in developing
strategies,
allocating
resources,
and
deploying personnel while holding a level of
accountability for confronting the problems
of crime proactively.
Fleet Management
The process of acquiring, equipping and
maintaining our vehicles is an essential but
costly
function
within
the
agency.
Management of our fleet is a 24/7 operation
that requires constant oversight. A partHanover County Sheriff’s Office
time Logistical Support Specialist, with the
assistance
of
several
volunteers,
coordinates many of the day-to-day
operations of our fleet. The fleet falls under
the command of the Administrative Division
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and is supervised by the Support Services
Lieutenant.
In 2015, the Sheriff’s Office continued the
transition from the Crown Victoria to the
Ford Police Interceptor sedan. Several of
the new Police Interceptor utility vehicles
were also deployed in the Patrol Division.
This vehicle has the basic platform as the
sedan with increased interior space. In 2016
we will continue with this transition as we
move towards total deployment for the
Patrol Division. The Police Interceptor AWD
vehicles have proven to be a valuable asset
during periods of inclement weather. As we
move forward, the replacement of existing
Crown Victorias with the Police Interceptor
sedan and utility vehicles will be based on
many factors to include vehicle year,
mileage, maintenance history, overall
condition and assignment. We will continue
to monitor our fleet and associated
equipment to ensure that we are using all
of our resources to their fullest potential.
Information Technology
The Information Technology Unit is
composed of one non-sworn systems
engineer. The unit is responsible for
research, development and implementation
of the Sheriff’s Office information systems.
The systems engineer creates and manages
databases and ensures the security of
electronically stored information. This unit
provides technical support for our network
computers as well as for our 175 mobile
data terminals.
In 2015, the unit was responsible for the
following:
 Continued integration of SharePoint
into Sheriff’s Office operations.
 Continued maintenance of our
volunteer
database
to
track
statistical information.
 Continued modification of our
departmental lists database to
record personnel information.
 Procurement of a new printer for
producing secure Sheriff’s Office
identification for all members of the
agency.
 Implementation of security settings
in the new Records Management
System.
 Start of transition from standard flip
cellular telephones to smart phones
for the entire agency.
 Completion of the replacement cycle
for all MDTs with expired warranties.
 Deployment of automated vehicle
location technology throughout the
patrol division for faster response
and officer safety.
 Replacement of all computers in
Training Room B. The previous
devices were old and out of
warranty. Most had been replaced
with recycled computers and spares
from the County IT department.
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Purchasing and Payroll
Purchasing and Payroll are part of the
Administrative Division under Budget and
Planning. While each has a separate
function, the two non-sworn members are
trained to perform the basic duties of the
other in the event one of them is absent.
These two functions support the various
service objective needs of personnel by
making acquisitions, supporting allocation of
the Sheriff’s Office available resources,
processing financial transactions and
providing information and analysis as a
basis for decision making.
The Purchasing administrative assistant is
responsible for the procurement and
inventory
of
agency
property
and
equipment. This includes meeting with
vendors,
accepting
bids,
receiving
shipments and maintaining the property
room. Perhaps most importantly, this
position helps to keep all sworn officers
uniformed and properly
perform their duties.
equipped
to
The Finance administrative assistant is
responsible for entering payroll information
twice a month for the Sheriff’s Office. She
also manages the payroll documentation
needed for new hires, separations, payroll
deductions, career development and
personnel changes. While using an
automated system, she accounts for all
leave including vacation, sick, family,
military and overtime. She processes all
invoices/POs received weekly, all restitution
payments, and Freedom of Information Act
payments and manages donations made to
the DARE, Project Lifesaver and Explorer
programs. This position also processes the
State Compensation Board budget on a
yearly basis and reports eligible for
reimbursement to the county. Lastly, she
meets with county and state auditors as
needed.
Personnel
Under the leadership of the Support
Services Lieutenant, the Personnel Sergeant
and an administrative assistant are
responsible for a number of functions.
Beginning with recruitment, this unit
facilitates the application process, testing,
oral interviews and the background
investigations of potential employees. The
unit is responsible for maintaining medical
records, employee evaluations, random
drug screens, workers’ compensation
records,
performance
evaluations,
secondary employment, promotions, career
development,
awards
ceremonies,
internship program, and the marquee
information center. All of these functions
must be done in compliance with federal
labor standards.
In 2015, the Personnel Unit received 1,077
employment applications for sworn positions
and facilitated two sworn hiring processes,
eventually hiring 14 officers. One civilian
process was also held during the year in
which 118 applications were received for
the position of administrative assistant,
after which one civilian was hired. The unit
held two separate hiring processes for
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Animal Control, receiving 38 applications.
These resulted in the hiring of one part-time
kennel attendant. Also, seven college
students participated in the internship
program.
Lee. The Sheriff’s Office has continued in
its efforts to recruit minority applicants by
attending these job fairs and promoting the
department
through
employment
opportunities and internships.
In 2015, the Personnel Unit participated in
four college career fairs, including two at
Virginia Union University (VUU), one at
Longwood University, and one at Fort
Sheriff’s Office Awards
An annual awards ceremony is held in
March, followed by a reception at the
Hanover Tavern graciously sponsored by
the Hanover Chamber of Commerce and
community supporters.
Below are the
names of those individuals recognized for
their accomplishments in 2015:
Officer of the Year: Rodney Davis
Rookie of the Year: Bryan Cvengros
Reserve Officer of the Year: Nicholas Pugh
Animal Control Officer of the Year: Jennifer Niess
Explorer of the Year: Alexus Baker
Volunteers of the Year: Barry Shalowitz
Purple Heart: Judson Flagg
Medal of Valor:
Barry Bland
Tim Simpson
Excellent Service:
Tyler Cary
Kevin LaPlaga
David Parrish
Meritorious Service:
Steve Appouh-Hester
Troy Payne
Frank Dressler
Kenny Winston
Matt League
Dennis Edwards
Matt League
David Klisz
Matt McGrain
T.J. Claytor
Steve Tomlinson (x2)
Kerri Freis
Christie Williams
Unit Citation: Crime Prevention Unit
Terry Sullivan
Barry Bland
Jim McLaughlin
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Citizen Recognition
Cameron Arnette
Jason Carter
Keithley Arnette
Michael James Ford
Records Unit
The Records Unit is considered the
administrative hub of the Sheriff’s Office. It
includes an office manager and five
administrative assistants. The Records Unit
handles all the incident reports, field
interview
reports,
accident
reports,
warrants, arrests, uniform traffic summons,
jury summons and civil papers. These are
processed and electronically entered into
the Records Management System and
Access databases.
One administrative
assistant works in the reception area. This
position handles all incoming calls and
assists visitors and the public with inquiries.
The Records Manager also serves as the
Evidence Manager and has the responsibility
of ensuring the proper recording, handling,
storage and destruction of all agency
evidentiary property. The evidence room is
subject to regular audits and inspections in
order to protect the integrity of the
evidence. Records and Evidence has
successfully
passed
all
audits
and
inspections for 2015.
During the calendar year 2015, the unit
processed over 5,505 evidence items,
21,128 civil papers, 4,238 incident-based
reports, 1,428 accident reports, 7,855
uniform summonses, 1,986 warrants, 851
field interview cards, 2221 jury summonses,
and 3,663 arrest documents. Additionally, it
processed over 4,714 background checks
for Concealed Weapon Permits, personnel
checks and officer requests. In August
2015, the Records Unit and Evidence Room
passed the annual audit conducted by the
Hanover
County
Internal
Auditing
Department.
On September 1, 2015, Records went live
with our new Records Management System
(RMS). This system is integrated with our
CAD Dispatch system and we are looking at
implementing Phase III, our Mobile
CAD/Mobile Field Reporting the first quarter
of 2016. This new system also contains
legacy data from 1999 – present.
Training Unit
The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office
Training Unit consists of officers who
possess skill sets from various backgrounds
of experience in law enforcement. All
members are responsible for ensuring all
personnel receive the necessary in-service
training to maintain their certifications while
also providing instruction on specialized
topics. A Learning Management System is
managed by the Training Unit and has been
a great resource for administering several
in-service topics online. This resource has
proven to be an efficient and cost effective
way to disseminate a variety of training
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classes
without
disrupting
normal
operations. Additionally, the Training Unit
is responsible for the full operation of the
Law Enforcement Basic Academy. As of July
2014, the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office
also took over the responsibility as the
primary reporting agency for the Pamunkey
Regional Jail. The Pamunkey Regional Jail
operates as a satellite academy under the
Hanover County Criminal Justice Academy.
In 2015, the Pamunkey Regional Jail
graduated two Jail Basic Academies. The
Hanover Sheriff’s Office Range is also
maintained by the Training Unit, and those
duties include but are not limited to grounds
maintenance and overseeing the operation
of the firing range.
In 2015, The Hanover County Criminal
Justice Academy held two Law Enforcement
Basic Academies from which 19 new officers
graduated.
In addition to required inservice training, the Training Unit also
conducted the following specialty courses:
Patrol Rifle Basic, SFST Basic, Metro Basic
SWAT School, and TASER Basic. In-service
training topics included Firearms Training,
Tactical Combat Casualty Care, Active
Shooter, Professional and Impartial Policing,
Use of Force, CPR/AED, Patrol Rifle, TASER,
and Forensic Technician to name a few.
Throughout 2015, the Training Unit was
instrumental in planning and facilitating the
logistics for multiple special events to
include the Youth CPA, CPA Range Day, CPA
Alumni Picnic, Employee Appreciation Picnic,
and the Senior Citizens CPA. The hard work
and dedication by members of the Training
Unit was instrumental in the success of
these events, all of which were conducted
simultaneously with in-service and academy
training.
The Training Unit also assists with
supplementing the Patrol Division during
inclement weather. These duties range from
deploying barricades for road closures and
ensuring patrol officers are fully equipped
with the necessary flares/cones to operating
chain saws to remove trees blocking
roadways. The Training Unit is always
available during emergency events to meet
additional demands when the need arises
for additional resources or personnel to
ensure the safety of all citizens in Hanover
County. This was especially apparent during
the 2015 UCI Bike Race, when the Training
Staff not only participated in security
functions, but logistical support for all
divisions of the race.
Academy
The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Law
Enforcement Academy (LE Basic #15-01)
began on January 26, 2015, and concluded
with the graduation ceremony on June 19,
2015. Seven recruits graduated from the
academy. Sadly, D/S Recruit Alex Moore lost
his life in a car accident weeks prior to
graduating:
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James Brockenbrough
C. Ryan Payne
Cory Pope
Kathleen Russell
Gary Smith
David Smith (King William County Sheriff’s Office)
John Sletten (Caroline County Sheriff’s Office)
LE Basic #15-01
LE Basic 15-02 began on July 21, 2014,
and concluded with the graduation of 12
recruits on December 14, 2015:
Brandon Binns
R. Brett Crawford
Mitchell Genovese
Stephen Gilbert
Jason Luck
Hunter McGhee
Daniel Vaughan
Kenneth Werts
Kevin Bowen
Harrison Hankins
Rory O’Shaughnessy
Seth Varga
(King William County Sheriff’s Office)
(Goochland County Sheriff’s Office)
LE Basic #15-02
Volunteers
Former President George W. Bush said:
Though government has an important role
to play in meeting the many challenges that
remain before us, we are coming to
understand that no organization, including
government, will fully succeed without the
active participation of each of us.
Volunteers are vital to enabling this country
to live up to the true promise of its
heritage.
This quote holds very true, and our
volunteers are essential to fulfilling the
mission of the Sheriff’s Office.
Since 2008, the Hanover County Sheriff’s
Office has been a member of the Volunteers
in Police Service (VIPS) program.
The
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program was established by the USA
Freedom Corps and the U.S. Department of
Justice. The response to our volunteer
program has been stellar, and the program
now includes more than 160 active
volunteers, 94 of whom logged hours in
2015.
In 2015, these 94 citizens
contributed over 9,000 hours of volunteer
service, calculating into approximately
$225,245 of taxpayer savings.
Areas of volunteer participation:
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Reserve Officer Program
Citizens Courtesy Patrol
Motorist Assistance Program
Volunteer Chaplain Program
Administrative assistance
Records
Fleet
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Logistical support
Academy role playing
Foreign language interpretation
Special events such as academy
graduation, awards ceremony, Fall
Fellowship Festival, and Drug Forum
Reserve Officer Program:
The Reserve Officer Program is made up of
Hanover citizens who volunteer their
services to the Sheriff’s Office.
These
individuals must adhere to the same
stringent hiring process and training that is
required of full-time officers. Each officer in
the program, upon graduation from the
academy, is a sworn law enforcement
officer.
The unit includes one reserve
lieutenant, one reserve sergeant and nine
reserve officers.
The reserve officers supplement the patrol
division. In 2015, the reserve officers
recorded 3,932 hours of service.
In
addition to working patrol, reserve officers
were also given special assignments such as
the following:
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NASCAR Races
July 4th Beaverdam Parade
Concerts in the Park
UCI Bike Race
Mechanicsville Christmas Parade
Ashland Christmas Parade
Citizens Courtesy Patrol:
Before our involvement in the VIPS
program, the Sheriff’s Office formed the
Citizens Courtesy Patrol. Citizens Courtesy
Patrol is a community-based initiative
involving specially trained volunteers to
work with the Sheriff’s Office providing
additional eyes and ears in the community.
For the last 13 years, this program has
placed graduates of our Citizens Police
Academy into Hanover’s retail sectors
during the holiday shopping season.
Wearing yellow safety vests and armed with
mobile phones (and sometimes hot
chocolate!), these citizens serve as extra
eyes and ears and help to instill in holiday
shoppers a feeling of safety. The Citizens
Courtesy Patrol logged 370 hours during the
2014 holiday season.
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Between November 27, 2015, and
December 31, 2015, Hanover Sheriff’s
Office volunteers filled 214 positions spread
out over six (6) retail hubs/locations across
Hanover.
The Citizens Courtesy Patrol
logged 428 hours during the 2015 holiday
season.
Motorist Assistance Program:
The Motorist Assistance Program began its
sixth year of operation in 2015.
This
program was designed to assist with traffic
direction and property checks and to
provide aid to disabled motorists, which are
functions normally performed by uniform
patrol. This program serves to enable those
officers to focus more on calls for service,
criminal activity and directed patrols. In
addition to successfully completing the
Citizens Police Academy, the volunteer
members of the Motorist Assistance Unit are
required to attend 24 hours of specialized
training.
The program consists of 40
trained volunteers who logged over 1,585
hours in 2015.
Volunteer Chaplain Program:
Community service agencies across the
nation have used the expertise and wisdom
of clergy serving as chaplains. Chaplains
serve as community representatives
whose connection with the community
and specific disciplines often directly
support law enforcement ’s response
to some of life’s most challenging
situations.
Traditionally, a local clergy person would be
appointed to handle emergencies within
the agency, to help with personnel and
family issues and support responses to the
needs of the community. Chaplains have
also fulfilled traditional and ceremonial roles
such a s
giving invocation at law
enforcement functions or weddings and
funerals for employees.
Our agency has 19 chaplains who have
answered this call. We are very fortunate to
have had five new chaplains join our team
in 2015. Our chaplains help t o foster
and build on our most valued community
relationships and are playing a key role in
the operation of our Worship Watch
program, similar to Neighborhood Watch,
which was launched in 2014.
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Worship
Watch is a
partnership
process
designed to
enhance
communication and relationships through
the formal structure of the local church.
Currently, there are 59 faith organizations
that are a part of the Worship Watch
program. Twenty-two new organizations
joined in 2015.
The volunteer chaplains continue to serve
as non-sworn members of the Sheriff’s
Office who also participate in ride-alongs
with deputies and are available on an on-
call basis to offer support in the following
areas:
Death notifications
Suicides/attempts
Domestic violence situations
Major injury accidents
Natural disasters
Guidance and counsel to persons in
crisis in the community
 Spiritual support of Sheriff’s Office
employees and their families
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Their commitment to the community and
Sheriff’s Office directly impacts the success
we experience today.
Volunteer Academies
Citizens Police Academy (CPA):
The Citizens Police Academy provides
an opportunity for our citizens to learn
more about how the Hanover County
Sheriff’s Office operates. The Academy
runs once a year, usually in the fall,
and is a great opportunity to see how
the Sheriff’s Office operates and the
policing challenges our community
faces. Participants in each session
commit to meeting for three hours one
night per week for 11 weeks to learn
about each aspect of the Sheriff’s Office.
The purpose of the Citizens Police Academy
is to continually develop positive relations
between the Sheriff’s Office and community
through education. The goals are to create
a growing nucleus of responsible, wellinformed citizens who have the potential to
positively influence community partnerships.
Citizens will gain an appreciation of the
problems and challenges facing law
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enforcement and have an opportunity to
offer comments and ideas regarding
solutions.
The Citizens Police Academy began in 1995.
To date, 768 individuals have successfully
completed the CPA. Many of these alumni
have joined the Sheriff's Office family by
volunteering efforts in the areas of Courtesy
Patrol, the Motorist Assistance program, and
role playing, among others.
The 27th session of the CPA was held in the
fall of 2015 with 34 participants successfully
completing the course and graduating.
Successful completion of the CPA allowed
these individuals to become eligible to
participate in the department's volunteer
program.
Senior Citizens Police Academy (SCPA):
The Senior Citizens Police Academy is a
daytime academy designed specifically for
seniors.
Similar to the Sheriff's Office
Citizens Police Academy, the SCPA is also a
three hour a week, 11-week course;
however, the SCPA meets weekly until noon
at a chosen location in the county. The
location varies each year in an effort to
accommodate seniors in all areas of the
county. In 2015, the Sheriff's Office held its
eighth SCPA at the Montpelier Community
Center, graduating 10 citizens on June 16.
The senior academies are made available by
partnering with the Hanover/Ashland TRIAD
and funded by a grant we secured from the
Attorney General’s Office to conduct the
eighth annual SCPA. We also work closely
with the Atlee Kroger store to make the
academy a tremendous success.
Our seniors provide a level of experience
and community involvement characteristic
of the attributes and values which make
Hanover a great place to work and live.
Their
involvement
contributes
directly to our desire as a
professional
law
enforcement
agency to always be a part of, and
not apart from, the community.
To date, 144 citizens have
successfully completed the academy
and graduated. The ninth annual
SCPA is scheduled for the spring of
2016 and will be held at the Sheriff’s
Office. Funding for the ninth annual
SCPA was provided by a grant from
the Virginia Attorney General’s
Office.
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Youth Citizens Police Academy (YCPA):
Each June, the Sheriff's Office offers a
Youth Academy for our county's rising 9th
through 12th graders.
The week-long
academy takes place at the Sheriff's Office
headquarters, the Sheriff's Office firing
range, and other off-site locations.
The Youth Academy is designed to give
young people the opportunity to learn about
the Hanover Sheriff’s Office and its
operations and to demonstrate the benefits
of law enforcement and community
partnerships. It also gives the Sheriff’s
Office an opportunity to interact with youth
and solicit their feedback and ideas through
discussion of relevant issues. It is the
intention of the Sheriff’s Office to provide
students with knowledge and understanding
of the functions and responsibilities of law
enforcement in Hanover County and the
beginning development of leadership skills
that will help prepare them for the future.
Participation in the YCPA can lead to
interest in our Explorer Program and law
enforcement as a career. Seventeen
participants successfully completed the 12th
session of the YCPA in 2015. Overall, 173
students have successfully graduated from
the YCPA.
Explorers:
The Explorer Program, created in 1990, is
available for youths between the ages of 14
and 21 who have an interest in a future law
enforcement career.
In 2015, Hanover Explorer Post 606
participated in many learning experiences,
including much about physical fitness and
defensive tactics. The post also participated
in a group training program at Kings
Dominion in April with the Bridging
Communities Criminal Justice program
students from New Kent in several scenariobased exercises. Several law enforcement
officers participated as mentors and trainers
while Sheriff’s Office volunteers served as
role players.
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Explorer
Andrew
Cunningham
was
recognized by the Sheriff’s Office as the
Explorer of the Year for 2014 at the 2015
annual awards ceremony.
The Explorers began extensive training in
December for the state and national level
conference and competitions to be held in
2016.
In April during spring break, the Explorers
took a field trip to Washington, DC, for the
day and toured Arlington National
Cemetery, where they watched the
changing of the guard at the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier, went to the Crime and
Punishment Museum and then went to pay
respects to those law enforcement officers
who have paid the ultimate sacrifice and are
recognized at the National Law Enforcement
Officer Memorial.
The explorers also participated in National
Night Out, the Tomato Festival, and the
NASCAR races.
The 20 explorers
contributed by directing traffic, wearing
costumes, assisting with child fingerprinting,
handing out information, role playing for the
law enforcement academy, and providing
any other assistance requested. Explorers
gave a total of 800 hours of community
service in 2015.
Index Crimes
The Hanover Sheriff’s Office participates in
a Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) process
which is a nationwide, statistical effort of
more than 17,000 city, county, and state
law enforcement agencies reporting data on
crimes brought to their attention. These
eight index crimes include willful homicide,
forcible rape, robbery, burglary, aggravated
assault, larceny, motor vehicle theft and
arson.
Homicide
We had three homicides in 2015. In each of
these incidents an arrest was made.
Historically, homicides in Hanover are
associated with a domestic situation or
crime of passion. We continue to partner
with agencies such as Hanover Safe Place,
Child Protective Services and our mental
health officials in working to provide a
better and safer community in which our
citizens can work and live.
Rape
There were 12 rapes in 2015. It’s important
to know these were not stranger rapes.
Suspects were know by the victims and
arrests were made.
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Robbery
With 11 robberies, we are down one from
2014. Even though we are just minutes
from some of the most populated areas in
the metro area, our number of robberies
continues to be much lower than that of our
regional counterparts.
Motor Vehicle Theft
We had 33 motor vehicle thefts reported,
which is three more incidents in comparison
to 2014.
Larcenies
We had 864 larcenies reported, which is a
3% reduction from 2014. This includes
shopliftings, larcenies from vehicles, theft
from buildings and other various types of
theft.
Aggravated Assaults
There were 47 aggravated assaults in 2015,
indicating a 16% decline from 2014.
Arson
We had four arsons, which is a 55%
reduction.
In our response to arson
investigations, we work closely with
Hanover Fire Marshals.
Crime Rates
These eight crimes are used by all law
enforcement jurisdictions to establish a
crime rate that is representative of the
number victimized by a crime per 100,000
citizens. The crime rate for Hanover County
in 2015 was 993.7 which is a 5% decrease
from 2014.
Burglary
There were 74 burglaries in 2015, which is
a 7% reduction compared to 2014.
1200
1160
1150
1055
1100
1072
1049
1050
993.7
1000
950
900
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
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Incident Based Reports (IBR)
Incident Based Reports (IBR)
2900
2880
2860
2840
2820
2800
2780
2760
2740
2720
2875
2784
Hanover 2014
As we look at our overall crime in 2015, the
county experienced a 3% decrease in the
Hanover 2015
number of incident based reports (IBR) in
2015 from 2014.
Crime Clearance Rate
Our overall crime clearance rate refers to
the number of crimes reported in
comparison to the number that are solved.
In 2015, the Sheriff’s Office cleared 65.9%
of all reported crime, which is almost three
times the national average. This is not an
easy achievement. It requires dedicated and
highly trained law enforcement officers
working alongside our community to
achieve such outstanding results.
Crime Clearance Rate
70.0%
68.9%
70.0%
69.0%
68.0%
67.0%
66.0%
65.9%
65.5%
66.0%
65.0%
64.0%
63.0%
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
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The Uniform Operations Division is the most
visible entity of the Sheriff’s Office. Uniform
Operations consists of three patrol shifts
(Day, Evening, Midnight), the Safe Streets
Unit, Youth Services Unit, and a Warrant
Officer. Uniform Operations is the largest
division within the agency.
Patrol
The men and women of the Uniform Patrol
Operations Division perform many critical
functions to support the vision of the
Hanover County Sheriff’s Office and
represent approximately 73% of sworn
staffing. The effective sworn strength of
Uniform Operations as of December 31,
2015, was, including Youth Services, 145
officers (154 authorized). Officers in the
division focus on high visibility proactive
patrol of our community and are the first
responders to any incident requiring a law
enforcement response, to include reported
crimes, traffic accidents or citizens needing
assistance. Not only do our officers work
within the boundaries of Hanover, the
overwhelming majority live within its
communities and have a vested stake in
providing the best protection for our
citizens, many of whom are family and
friends. Maintaining strong ties within our
community is essential to providing services
tailored to the needs of our community.
Early in 2015, very detailed, comprehensive
planning got underway for the UCI Road
World Championships, which put Hanover
County at front and center for the Men’s
Elite Individual Time Trial, involving
approximately 50 professional bike riders.
The event took place on September 19,
2015, with an estimated attendance of
50,000 spectators along the 33-mile long
course. Patrol Operations staff were
included as members of the Regional
Planning Team, closely planning every
aspect of the event, working closely with
other affected law enforcement jurisdictions
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in the region. Many, many hours of intense
planning went into assuring a safe and
flawless event for our citizens, the riders
and spectators. On the day of the race, the
entire Patrol Division took part in carrying
out the precise operational plan for the race
by being assigned duties within specific
zones and viewing areas along the course.
The event went flawlessly due to the careful
planning, teamwork and dedication of the
entire department.
In the fall of 2014, the Sheriff’s Office saw
the opening of the Hanover Crisis
Intervention Center (HCIC). This endeavor
was a public/private partnership between
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical
Center, the Hanover Community Services
Board and the Hanover County Sheriff’s
Office. This center is staffed by members
of the Hanover Sheriff’s Office who have
completed the 40-hour CIT (Crisis
Intervention Training) class, as well as a
licensed mental health clinician and a peer
specialist. In 2015, the hours of operation
for the HCIC increased from 10 hours per
day to 16 hours per day, 365 days a year,
resulting in 3,830 man-hours from 38 CIT
officers who staffed the HCIC.
In 2015, Uniform Patrol Operations
responded to 570 mental health calls for
service, which involved 1,054 man-hours.
This was a significant increase in calls
(36%) over 2014, when 411 mental health
calls were received. However, as a result of
the HCIC allowing the transfer of custody,
the overall hours spent on these calls were
greatly reduced from 4 hours 45 minutes in
2014 to 1 hour 46 minutes in 2015. On
calls involving the HCIC and a transfer of
custody, the time was reduced to just 1
hour 6 minutes per call. A total of 214
individuals benefited from the HCIC in 2015,
with 173 cases resulting in a transfer of
custody; 66% of all mental health
evaluations in 2015 were completed at the
HCIC.
Currently 82% of the Patrol Division officers
have
received
the
40-hour
crisis
intervention training block; the remaining
18% will receive training in 2016.
While seeing the number of reportable
accidents decrease a slight bit in 2014,
unfortunately 2015 saw a slight increase
over 2014 figures. Comparatively, there
were 1,379 reportable crashes in 2015
versus 1,266 in 2014, a 9% increase.
Crashes involving injuries numbered 579 for
2015, or 42% of all crashes. The number
of injured people in these crashes was
1,007. While the overall rate for crashes
with injuries also increased by 9% as
compared to the 2014 rate (42% vs. 33%
respectively), the number of crashes
investigated by the Hanover Sheriff’s Office
resulting in death was 11 vs. 13 such
crashes in 2014. Also, in decline were the
number of fatal crashes involving alcohol or
drugs; out of the 11 fatal crashes, two were
attributed to alcohol or drug use.
In 2015, members in the division were able
to achieve many of their organizational
goals and objectives in their attempt to
meet the vision of our agency. As the
population in our community continues to
grow, so do the needs of our community.
In 2015, members of the Uniform
Operations Division, which includes Day
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Shift, Evening Shift, Midnight Shift, Safe
Streets, and Youth Services, responded to
41,010 incidents requiring 60,824 officer
responses.
When our officers are not
handling calls for service, they actively and
proactively patrol our community to
enhance traffic safety, interdict and prevent
crimes as well as help stem the influx of
illegal narcotics to our community. During
2015, our officers also instituted over
77,549 “self-initiated” calls.
Examples
would include open business doors (after
hours), traffic stops, disabled vehicles,
suspicious persons or other situations that
the officers happen upon during the course
of their patrol activities.
Overall, reportable IBR offenses totaled
2784, 90 fewer reports than in 2014. One
goal of the Sheriff’s Office continues to be
increased high visibility patrols in an effort
to combat the rising regional robbery and
burglary trends.
While the number of
robberies did not decline, it remained equal
to 2014 at 11 total robberies reported.
While these numbers are still far below
Metro Richmond averages, it is a trend we
will continue to follow and combat with our
enforcement efforts.
The members of the Uniform Operations
Division fully realize that our success or
failure is completely dependent upon the
teamwork between the divisions of the
Sheriff’s Office and its partners in the
community. Patrol officers work with our
Crime Prevention Unit to attend community
meetings and work to address issues raised
and answer questions. We work around
and in the schools with our Youth Services
Unit in order to help provide the safest
environment possible for our students and
educators, and we coordinate with our
investigative units to enhance our ability to
proactively respond to crime trends. Most
importantly, through myriad programs and
initiatives, we work to build relationships
with our citizens and businesses to protect
the community and provide for a good
quality of life.
Safe Streets Unit
Established in 2008, the Safe Streets Unit is
a high-visibility uniformed patrol unit that
concentrates on deterring and detecting
criminal behavior.
Enforcement of traffic violations is not a
primary goal of the Safe Streets Unit. Traffic
violations are used, however, as a means to
have contact with motorists, create visibility
that deters criminal behavior, and conduct
criminal interdictions where needed. During
2015, Safe Streets experienced a decrease
in the number of traffic stops by -2%, and
traffic summonses written went up by 24%
as compared to 2014. The unit reported a
34% decrease in IBRs (184), and a 22%
increase in overall traffic/criminal-related
arrests (1805). These arrests included 140
drug charges (6 for PWID), 73 alcoholrelated arrests (13 for DUI), 9 weaponrelated arrests, and the arrests of 160
fugitives wanted on 265 outstanding
warrants.
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Youth Services Unit
The Youth Services Unit consists of School
Resource Officers, D.A.R.E. Officers, and
one Lieutenant who supervises the unit.
School Resource Officers (SROs):
The School Resource section has an officer
assigned to each of the four high schools
and
four
middle
schools
in
the
county. Additionally, one school resource
officer is assigned to cover both The
Georgetown School (Alternative Education
Center) and The Hanover Center for Trades
and Technology. The student populations
at the middle and high schools range from
877 students to 1,716 students, and each
school employs from 75-112 faculty and
staff members. The student, faculty and
staff populations total approximately 11,000
and represent nearly 10% of the county
population.
The
school
resource
officers
have
completed many educational programs
during the school year at their respective
schools. Virginia Rules, which is sponsored
by the Attorney General’s Office, is taught
in 8th grade civics classes. This program
includes 17 different lesson plans that can
be adapted to particular needs in a school’s
environment. The school resource officers
in the high schools often teach in the
Driver’s Education Program regarding traffic
laws and safe driving practices, and they
provide instruction on criminal law in
government classes.
The SROs participated in many communityrelated programs outside the normal school
day. The SROs also facilitated the Youth
Citizen Police Academy during the summer.
D.A.R.E.:
The D.A.R.E. Program includes five
uniformed officers, with the D.A.R.E.
curriculum being taught to 5th grade
students. The D.A.R.E. Program is taught
at each of the 15 public elementary schools
as well as at two private schools. In
addition, the officers teach D.A.R.E.
curriculum programs entitled “Visitations” in
grades kindergarten through 4. The 1st and
2nd grade curriculum describes the danger
to children presented by strangers. The 3rd
and 4th grade curriculum helps orient the
students to the D.A.R.E. program.
During the 2014-2015 school year, the
D.A.R.E. officers taught 706 classes at the
5th grade level and made 1,133 visitations
to the other grade levels. At the conclusion
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of the program, the D.A.R.E. officers
conducted graduation ceremonies for all the
students who had successfully completed
the program over the year and distributed
awards for best D.A.R.E. posters and
essays.
During the summer of 2015, YSU members
assisted the Patrol Division, the Personnel &
Training Unit, the Court Services Unit, the
Youth Citizens Police Academy, and Parks
and Recreation’s summer program.
I-Drive Program
In September, the Sheriff’s Office partnered
with Hanover County Public Schools and
AAA Mid-Atlantic to bring the I-Drive
program to the driver’s education students
in the county. Approximately 600 students
participated in this event.
I-Drive is an exciting, interactive and
impactful teen safety event developed by
AAA Mid-Atlantic. The interactive stations
consisted of a simulation station, crash
course for dummies, seeing is believing,
river city road challenge, mock trial, pit row
game show and reality check.
Special Teams
Bike Team:
All members of the Bike Team are required
to successfully complete a 40-hour
comprehensive basic law enforcement
bicycle patrol training and certification
program. The Bike Team provides a
versatile means of patrolling certain
communities in Hanover County and assists
in furthering the community policing and
crime prevention efforts of this office.
Bicycle operations provide for a better
exchange of information between the
Sheriff's Office and our citizens because the
officers
are
more
accessible
and
approachable on bicycles than in motor
vehicles.
In 2015, the Bike Team was used for
routine patrol of neighborhoods and
apartment
complexes,
the
Bell
Creek/Mechanicsville Turnpike area, the
Tomato
Festival,
the
Mechanicsville
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Christmas Parade, and during the holiday
patrol season. The team also received 228
hours of training during the year. Currently,
there are three sergeants
deputies on the Bike Team.
and
seven
Canine Unit:
The Canine Unit is assigned to Uniform
Patrol Operations. Each canine team has
extensive training in multiple patrol
techniques
to
include
tracking,
apprehension, article search, and building
searches. Each team is certified annually
through the Virginia Police Work Dog
Association. The Canine teams attend inservice training twice per month to maintain
their proficiency in all areas of certification.
Currently, the Sheriff’s Office has one
bloodhound team and one patrol dog team.
The unit has been utilized in many different
situations
to
include
locating
lost
children/adults, article searches for criminal
evidence, tracking wanted suspects, and
other high-risk occurrences. The Canine
Unit has assisted several other local law
enforcement jurisdictions with K9 assistance
in 2015. In 2015, the unit was deployed 55
times. The Canine Unit assisted with four
apprehensions and several article and
evidence finds. The unit received 524 hours
of training. These hours include in-service
training, Basic E Collar School (Patrol Dog),
and
VBSAR
seminar
(Bloodhound).
Throughout the year, the Canine Unit has
participated in over 20 demonstrations
throughout the county for local schools,
churches, and community functions.
High Risk Entry Team:
The High Risk Entry Team (HRET) consists
of 17 sworn members from all areas of the
Sheriff’s Office.
This assignment is a
secondary duty to their primary assignment.
There are also two medics attached to the
HRET from Hanover Fire/EMS.
During
2015, the High Risk Entry Team conducted
a detailed selection process and added two
new team members in September 2015.
In December 2015, the team hosted a basic
SWAT school. Twenty-two officers from six
different agencies attended this week-long
training class. This school was a
collaborative effort among several other
metro area teams, with agencies providing
instructors, role players, and logistical
support.
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All team members receive continuing
specialized training in various aspects of
high risk law enforcement operations to
include high risk search/arrest warrants,
hostage rescue, barricaded operations,
vehicle takedowns, open area tracking, and
tactical firearms training.
Members of this
team attend bi-monthly training in order to
maintain their proficiency and capabilities.
The team attended approximately 2,500
hours of training collectively in 2015.
In December, the agency received an ICOR
Mini Caliber robot. This robot will greatly
enhance the safety of our officers as well as
increase the capabilities of the team.
Members of this team display a high level of
dedication to the Sheriff’s Office and the
citizens of Hanover County. The High Risk
Entry Team stands ready to respond to any
type of emergency and is a life-saving
resource for the Hanover County Sheriff’s
Office.
Honor/Color Guard:
The Honor Guard is a highly visible unit
consisting of ten sworn members and one
sergeant. It continues to be rated as one of
the top law enforcement guard units in the
area. The unit sets a high standard of
integrity,
service,
appearance
and
professional demeanor. In 2015, the Honor
Guard participated in the following events:
 Hanover Sheriff’s Office Annual
Awards
 PRJ Basic Jailor 15-01 and 15-02
Graduations
 Hanover Sheriff’s Office Promotion
Ceremonies
 Hanover Sheriff’s Office Memorial
Breakfast
 CALEA Demonstration
 Deputy Alex Moore Funeral Service
 Special Olympics Opening
Ceremonies
 Hanover Sheriff’s Office Academy
15-01 and 15-02 Graduations
 Hanover County Tomato Festival
 Hanover Emergency
Communications Center Award
Ceremony
 9/11 Ceremony at Patrick Henry
High School Football Game
 Beaverdam Baptist Ceremony
 Retail Merchants Association Valor
Award Ceremony
 Trooper Michael W. Nathaniel Smith
Funeral Service
 Ashland Christmas Parade
Crisis Negotiation Team:
The Crisis Negotiation Team helps deal with
situations that present special problems
which increase the potential danger to
citizens, victims, and law enforcement
officers attempting to resolve the incident.
The unit’s mission is to ensure the safest
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possible resolution of high-risk law
enforcement situations through continual
training in negotiations and mediation
procedures.
The CNT consists of eight officers (one
position is vacant) and one mental health
advisor. The CNT trains quarterly; two of
those days are with the High Risk Entry
Team (HRET).
The CNT did inherit the truck in 2016 that
had previously been assigned to the HRET.
The CNT is in the process of retrofitting the
truck to meet its needs.
There were no CNT activations in 2015.
Mobile Command Center:
The MCC is utilized for major incidents and
special events. In 2015, the MCC consisted
of four team members and was commanded
by a sergeant.
The Hanover County
Information and Technology Department
provided all IT support. The MCC was
utilized in 2015 for the following events:
 NASCAR Races – Fall and Spring
Races
 Hanover Tomato Festival
 Police Academies – Citizens, Senior
Citizens, Youth
 National Night Out
 The UCI World Road Championship
Races
 Training Purposes
Motor Carrier Unit:
Motor Carrier Unit: The Motor Carrier Unit
consists of one sergeant and six officers.
The unit addresses motor carrier issues that
occur within Hanover County. The MCU
conducts inspections on, but not limited to,
tractor permits, weight limits, log books,
specifications and placards. The MCU
investigates complaints that have been
reported to the Sheriff’s Office. During
2015, the MCU investigated six complaints
and eight crashes involving commercial
motor vehicles. Each member participated
in a regional inspection checkpoint. Each
team member must conduct 32 inspections
annually to maintain his or her certification.
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Search and Rescue:
The Search and Rescue Team is a
specialized unit composed of 14 members
and two sergeants who are trained and
outfitted to handle search and rescue
situations in a safe, organized, and
methodical method. Search & Rescue team
members have been trained by the Virginia
Department of Emergency Management
(VDEM) to conduct searches for the elderly,
young children, or mentally ill persons who
are missing. These searches are conducted
with Hanover Fire/EMS, organized dog
search teams, and citizen volunteers, all of
whom respond wherever and whenever
they are needed to search for persons who
are lost, missing, stranded or injured. The
team members will provide their technical
expertise during searches and resulting
rescues. They are trained and equipped to
work day or night, in any kind of weather,
and in any kind of terrain, including urban,
suburban or back country.
If someone gets lost or is missing, the
Search and Rescue Team has the skills and
abilities to conduct a systematic ground
search, lead volunteers in search tasks, and
extricate an individual once he or she has
been located. This team can make the
difference between life and death.
During 2015, the Search and Rescue Team
conducted 160 hours of training. The
Search and Rescue team began training
with the newest handheld Garmin GPS unit,
the “Etrex 30.” In the spring, the Search
and Rescue Team conducted training on
Phase I search techniques. During the fall,
training consisted of Phase II search
techniques.
Tactical Field Force:
The Tactical Field Force includes 42
members from the patrol division. The
team consists of four squads, with ten
officers on each squad. Each squad has a
sergeant who is assigned as the squad
leader. Overseeing the squads is another
sergeant who is designated as the platoon
commander.
The platoon commander
reports to Lt. Sizemore, the officer in
charge. This assignment is a secondary
duty in addition to the officer’s primary
assignment. The Tactical Field Force is
utilized during incidents of civil disturbance.
Civil disturbances may take various forms
and vary in size and amount of danger to
the general public. The Sheriff's Office
must be able to respond to any civil
disturbance, isolate it from the remainder of
the community, protect life and property,
and maintain control. During 2015, the
team conducted two training days focusing
on crowd control and civil disturbances.
There were no activations of the team
during 2015.
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Traffic Safety Unit:
The sergeant and eight officers who make
up the Traffic Safety Unit have received
specialized training in the area of crash
investigation and reconstruction to include
speed analysis, crash data retrieval, and
computer-assisted
measuring
and
diagramming of crash scenes.
The TSU also analyzes crash data to
determine the causes of crashes at the top
ten intersections throughout the county and
provides data to the Virginia Department of
Transportation (VDOT), the Division of
Motor Vehicles (DMV), and the Sheriff’s
Transportation Safety Board. The data is
used for enforcement purposes by the
Patrol Division and for future roadway
improvements planned by Hanover County
and VDOT.
The TSU was activated 35 times and
investigated 11 fatal crashes involving 11
deaths during 2015. Activations increased
by two as compared with 2014. The number
of fatal crashes decreased by two from
2014.
The TSU also provided training in trafficrelated areas such as crash investigation,
traffic enforcement code, and traffic
direction to academy recruits, school
employees, the Citizens Police Academy,
and
other
community
groups
and
businesses as requested.
Underwater Forensic Dive Team:
The Underwater Forensic Dive Team was
established in the spring of 1999. Its
mission is to locate, recover, and preserve
evidence from an underwater environment
during
the
course
of
a
criminal
investigation. The sergeant and five officers
are certified through the Professional
Association of Diving Instructors or a similar
organization and receive training and
certifications up to the level of Master
Underwater Criminal Investigator.
Richmond area to possess an underwater
criminal investigation unit. The unit received
220 hours of training in 2015. The team
participated in National Night Out events by
giving demonstrations at the Pebble Creek
and Country Club Hills subdivision pools.
Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is the only
local law enforcement agency in the Metro
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ANIMAL CONTROL
In February 2012, the
Sheriff’s Office was
asked
by
County
Administration to assist
with the operational
and
administrative
aspects of the Animal
Control Department.
Hanover County Animal Control has two
operations, the first being the public animal
shelter and the second being the Animal
Control Field Operations.
The shelter
facility handles housing for all captured,
found, or seized companion animals. It
currently is capable of housing 75 canines
and 33 felines in separate cages.
The shelter facility is staffed with four
kennel attendants, a part-time kennel
attendant, a facility supervisor, and an
administrative assistant.
Animal Control
Field Operations is staffed with six Animal
Control Officers. Both of the operations are
directly supervised by Chief Jeffrey S.
Parker.
Animal Control Officers handled 7,718 calls
for service in the calendar year 2015.
There were 2,280 animals taken in by the
animal shelter in 2015. Of those animals
impounded, 1,560 were returned to the
owner, adopted, or transferred to another
rescue organization.
Hanover County Animal Control has
developed many relationships with rescue
groups to assist in transferring animals out
of the shelter. These include the Richmond
SPCA, Hanover Humane Society, Richmond
Animal League, Fetch-A-Cure, and Hickory
Hill K9 Kennels. Animal Control has specific
breed rescue groups that are called upon
when certain breeds enter the shelter.
Hanover County Animal Control has several
volunteers that take their own time to help
care for the animals at the shelter. Animal
Control recorded 3058.5 hours for all
volunteers. The volunteers play a major
role with assisting to get animals adopted.
Hanover County Animal Control held three
rabies clinics in 2015. Collectively, 748
dogs and 253 cats were vaccinated against
rabies.
The Personnel Unit continues to provide
guidance with Human Resource-related
issues for the county. In 2015, the Sheriff’s
Office Personnel Unit conducted one hiring
processes for Animal Control, hiring one
part-time kennel attendant. Two kennel
attendants completed the three-week basic
animal control academy at Rappahannock
Regional Criminal Justice Academy.
In 2014, Animal Control started to make the
transition of converting to a new vehicle
offering lower initial and overall fuel costs.
As of 2015, four Animal Control Officers are
driving F150 extended cab 4x4s with
camper shells and an aluminum dog box in
the back. This vehicle cuts the cost of fuel
by about half compared to the one-ton
vehicles that have been utilized in the past.
Over the next couple years, all ACOs will be
driving the new vehicles.
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Major Darrell Stanley
Captain David
Vermeer
Admin. Asst.
Beth Cary
General Investigations
Lt. Eddy Smith
Sergeant Drew Darby
General Investigators
Authorized 9
Effective 9
Sergeant David
Wright
General Investigators
Authorized 7
Effective 6
Street Crimes
Vice/Narcotics
Lt. Rusty Hale
DEA Admin. Asst.
Samia Bahu
Street Crimes
Sgt. Mike Smith
Street Crimes Inv.
Authorized 8
Effective 8
Vice/Narcotics
Sgt. Mike Brown
Narcotics
Investigators
Authorized 8
Effective 8
General Investigations
The General Investigations Unit is part of
the Investigative Division and has the
primary responsibility of investigating all
major property crimes and crimes against
persons. The unit currently consists of one
lieutenant, two sergeants and sixteen
investigators. Information sharing within
the Sheriff’s Office and with outside
agencies is critical to the successful
resolution of criminal investigations and is a
priority for the entire Investigative Division.
Incident reports are reviewed daily by a
member of the General Investigations Unit,
and pertinent information is shared with
investigators at their morning briefing. A
unit representative attends the bi-weekly
Sheriff’s Office Crime Management Initiative
meeting and provides input for crime
initiatives. A supervisor from the General
Investigations Unit also attends monthly
regional criminal intelligence meetings to
facilitate the exchange of pertinent
information with area agencies. The
benefits of these collaborative efforts are
reflected in an overall clearance rate of
79% for cases assigned to the General
Investigative Unit in 2015.
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General Investigations Unit
Assigned & Resolved
Percentage Resolved:79%
1000
815
800
649
600
Assigned
400
Resolved
200
0
This extremely high clearance rate is a
direct result of the hard work and
dedication demonstrated daily by each
member of the General Investigations Unit
and is further demonstrated by the
comparisons below using 2014 national
averages* for robberies and burglaries:
HCSO Robberies
Resolved 2015
HCSO Burglaries
Resolved 2015
54%
58%
29.60%
13.60%
HCSO
ROBBERIES
RESOLVED
HCSO
BURGLARIES
RESOLVED
NATIONAL
AVERAGE
2014*
NATIONAL
AVERAGE
2014*
*the most recent available national statistics are for 2014
Although General Investigators can be
assigned to work any type of case, many
investigators receive advanced training and
specialize in certain crimes. Some of their
areas of specialization include:
 Forensics







Computer Crime
White Collar Crime
Juvenile Crime
Sex Crimes
Crimes Against Children
Domestic Violence
Violent Crimes
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In this technological age, the widespread
use of computers and cell phones has
dramatically increased the complexity and
time utilized in nearly every case assigned
to the General Investigative Unit. On most
criminal cases, an investigator must now
analyze the cell phone and the digital
footprint of those involved.
This often
requires that a search warrant or court
order be obtained by the investigator. It
takes several hours of investigation and
articulation to properly compile the
information and obtain a search warrant. It
can then take days or even weeks to obtain
the records from the cell phone companies.
The dramatic increase in the number of
search warrants executed by the General
Investigations Unit over the past eight years
has more than quadrupled as is
demonstrated in the following chart:
Search Warrants Executed
Increase in Search Warrants
Executed:
200
150
Due to the advances in technology utilized
by child exploitation offenders, these cases
require specific expertise, training and
computer software to resolve. As part of
the Internet Crimes Against Children Task
Force and the FBI Child Exploitation Task
Force, three (3) members of the General
Investigations Unit have received advanced
training in the investigation of child
exploitation
cases,
to
include,
the
possession and manufacturing of child
pornography.
These investigators serve
these task forces in addition to their
regularly assigned duties. During 2015,
these Task Force investigators executed
seven (7) search warrants and assisted
other agencies with the execution of three
(3) search warrants in other jurisdictions.
Task Force Investigators obtained probable
cause, securing ten (10) arrests, and
obtained evidence in fifteen (15) child
exploitation cases that were referred to the
appropriate jurisdictions for follow-up (5
federal/10 state). In support of these
investigations, additionally, these Task
Force Investigators served sixty-two (62)
court-orders or subpoenas.
100
50
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Vice/Narcotics Unit
The Vice/Narcotics Unit is a small unit
consisting of investigators that utilize
various
investigative
strategies
and
resources with the goal of identifying,
arresting and prosecuting illegal narcotics
distributors who operate in Hanover County.
Additionally,
the
Vice/Narcotics
Unit
investigates other vice-related criminal
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activity including prostitution,
trafficking and illegal gambling.
human
The unit has two investigators assigned full
time to two separate task forces supervised
by the Richmond Field Office of the DEA.
These investigators work directly with other
local agencies and DEA agents to combat
large-scale drug traffickers in the Richmond
Metropolitan area. In 2015, one of the
investigators assigned to DEA task force
was the lead investigator in the largest
Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task
Forces (OCDETF)/ Priority Target (PTO)
investigation that the DEA Richmond District
Office (RDO) has ever conducted. This case
targeted an international cocaine smuggling
Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO), which
was responsible for moving ton quantities of
cocaine and military-style weapons from
Central America to Mexican drug cartels.
Additionally, this investigation was the very
first 21 United States Code 959 prosecution
conducted by the United States Attorney’s
Office (USAO) in the Eastern District of
Virginia (EDVA), Richmond Division. For his
actions during this investigation, the
investigator was awarded the DEA’s Division
20 Task Force Officer of the Year.
In 2015, the Vice/Narcotics Unit facilitated
the Sheriff’s Office’s participation in the
DEA’s annual Prescription Drug Take-Back
initiative. In addition to the DEA event, the
Sheriff’s office conducted two of its own
Prescription Drug Take-Back events. These
Street Crimes Unit
The Street Crimes Unit is a small, yet
integral unit composed of investigators that
specialize in covert methods of gathering
evidence for ongoing criminal investigations
events allow Hanover County citizens to
safely dispose of their expired and
unwanted prescription medications by
dropping them off at designated locations.
This year, the Sheriff’s Office partnered with
the Ashland Police Department in collecting
over 1,200 pounds of prescription
medication. All of the medication collected
is transferred to the DEA’s custody where it
is transported to a commercial incinerator
for destruction.
This year, the Vice/Narcotics Unit continued
its partnership with Hanover County Public
Schools by conducting bi-annual K9 school
sweep operations at every middle school
and high school in Hanover County. The
Vice/Narcotics Unit works with drug- and
explosive-detecting K9 teams from Hanover
County Fire/EMS, Virginia State Police,
Virginia
Department
of
Corrections,
Department of Homeland Security, City of
Richmond Police Department and Virginia
Capitol Police to conduct these operations.
Again in 2015, the Vice/Narcotics Unit, in
conjunction with the Ashland Police
Department and the Richmond Field Office
of the FBI, conducted three separate
prostitution sting operations. The purpose
of these operations is to combat human
trafficking in the Richmond Metropolitan
area. As a result of these operations,
multiple individuals were arrested and
prosecuted for crimes involving prostitution.
and responding to intelligence-driven crime
trends with an emphasis on making “onscene” apprehensions. This unit works
collaboratively with surrounding jurisdictions
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on a regular basis to investigate offenders
who
frequently
cross
jurisdictional
boundaries. Members of the Street Crimes
Unit are also trained in the use and
deployment
of
covert
surveillance
equipment, camera systems and alarm
systems.
Beginning in late November 2015 and
continuing through the Christmas holidays,
the Street Crimes Unit participated in the
Sheriff’s Office Holiday Patrol initiative.
During this assignment, members of the
Street Crimes Unit conducted over 1,475
hours of surveillance in the commercial
shopping areas of Hanover County. During
this assignment, there were no robberies or
any other major crimes reported to the
Sheriff’s Office in the commercial shopping
areas.
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Professional Standards and Risk Management
The Office of Professional Standards and
Risk Management is staffed by one
lieutenant who reports directly to the
Sheriff. This office is primarily responsible
for investigating external and internal
complaints
involving
alleged
officer
misconduct and conducting inspections. In
2015, there were 307,404 documented
citizen contacts agency-wide, which resulted
in
six
externally
generated
citizen
complaints.
Of these, only two were
deemed to have been founded complaints,
four were unfounded. In addition, there
were a total of 14 internally generated
complaints, which were initiated by Sheriff’s
Office supervision.
Of these, 13 were
founded, one was no violation.
In addition, this office is responsible for
reviewing all Use of Force and Vehicle
Pursuit Reports in order to ensure policy
compliance. During 2015, a total of 11 Use
of Force Reports and four Vehicle Pursuit
Reports were reviewed.
Lastly, this office is tasked with responding
to all Freedom of Information Act (F.O.I.A.)
requests and ensuring compliance with all
Subpoenas Duces Tecum received by the
Sheriff’s Office. In 2015, this office handled
a total of 120 F.O.I.A. requests and 55
Subpoenas Duces Tecum.
Professional Standards and Risk Management
Task Analysis
(2015)
FOIA, 120, 57%
SDT, 55, 26%
Pursuits, 4, 2%
Use of Force,
11, 5%
Investigations,
20, 10%
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Retirements
Tommy Eaves
Pete Carrasco
Debra Cooper
Doug Patterson
Wayne Frye
New Faces
The Sheriff’s Office and Hanover County Animal Control welcomed the following employees in
2015:
Samia Bahu
Brandon Binns
James Brockenbrough
Sean Buttner
Brett Crawford
Yvonne Crowder
Mitchell Genovese
Stephen Gilbert
Anna Jennings
Thomas Li
Jason Luck
Hunter McGhee
Stuart Miller
Alex Moore
Ryan Payne
Cory Pope
Kathleen Russell
Gary Smith
Daniel Vaughan
Kenneth Werts
Travis Worrell
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National Night Out
On Tuesday, August 4, 2015, Hanover
County joined together with the rest of the
nation in celebrating neighborliness and
keeping our communities crime free. The
event is the result of months of planning by
the Crime Prevention Unit, the staff at the
Target store in Mechanicsville and the
individual community coordinators that held
events in their neighborhoods. The national
corporate sponsor was ADT Alarm
Company. The regional ADT representative
was on hand during National Night Out and
participated in the event with handouts and
a display for one of our local churches that
was participating in NNO for the first year.
The Sheriff’s Office
purchased NNO tshirts
for
event
coordinators
and
banners for displays.
A Target grant for
$1,000 was awarded
to Hanover Sheriff’s
Office for use in
purchasing handout
gift items for distribution to the participating
communities throughout Hanover County.
All items were sorted by Sheriff’s Office
volunteers and Explorers and distributed to
NNO coordinators prior to the actual event
date.
Although Target was not the national
corporate sponsor this year, the local Target
store in Mechanicsville wanted to continue
the partnership with the Sheriff’s Office in
this annual celebration. In order to keep up
with Target’s wish to enhance the kick-off
event each year, the request was made to
have Ronald McDonald visit the event and
do magic tricks and other interactive
activities with the children who attended.
Target donated hot dogs and drinks, and
many of their staff came out to provide
children’s games, balloons, a dunk tank and
face painting for the four-hour event that
started at 10 a.m. on the morning of NNO.
Franco’s restaurant, located in the same
shopping center, donated several extralarge pizzas for visitors to enjoy during the
lunch hour.
Hanover Fire/EMS Station 7
brought their engine and squad to the kickoff event and the Fire Prevention Safety
Trailer was manned by the Fire Marshal’s
Office. Doug and Chris Perry (father and
son) drove their antique fire engine to the
event (they live approximately 50 miles
away on the other end of the county from
Target) to have on hand as a static display
to supplement the activities when the onduty fire engines were deployed to calls for
service.
The Sheriff’s Office Mobile
Command Center, Crime Prevention Unit
and Motorist Assist Unit were present along
with a Crime Prevention display, and
McGruff also made an appearance. Child ID
fingerprinting was provided with law
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enforcement
Explorers
doing
the
fingerprinting, and 63 children were
fingerprinted during the event.
Local
members of the Board of Supervisors
attended the event along with others
running for local office. Many members of
the Sheriff’s Office in sworn, non-sworn and
volunteer capacities were on hand to visit
with the 500-plus visitors that came out for
the kick-off event.
Once the event ended at 2 p.m., Sheriff’s
Office personnel then moved back to the
Sheriff’s Office where a briefing was held for
all involved personnel to give assignments
for visits and to have the law enforcement
Explorers dressed in the McGruff costumes
paired with deputies to go to several
five locations, and our
local volunteer group,
Hanover
Hounds,
visited
one
neighborhood
with
their
Search
and
Rescue
K-9
team.
Sheriff Hines visited
several communities,
and all members of
the
Board
of
Supervisors visited events in their respective
districts. Members of the Senate and House
of Delegates representing Hanover County
were also out in force visiting with
constituents.
Many events included cookouts, ice cream
socials, pool and pizza parties, and there
was even a donut-eating contest at one
location.
Messiah Lutheran Church, a
member of our Worship Watch program,
participated for the first time this year and
invited congregation and community
members around the area to come by for
free
food
and
good
fellowship.
events. In all, we had six McGruff teams
traversing the county, and 30 locations
were visited out of the 64 neighborhoods
that signed up to participate in NNO 15.
In addition to McGruff visitations, two
neighborhoods
had
demonstrations
provided by our Underwater Forensic Dive
Team, which included hands-on experience
with the equipment for those in attendance.
The K-9 FEMA dog Pinta, who is handled by
Max Frayser from Hanover Fire/EMS, visited
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Approximately 50 people attended this
event.
Ebenezer Baptist Church in the
Montpelier area had congregation members
turn on the porch lights at their residences,
and the church was also illuminated for the
evening as a sign of wanting a crime-free
community and to support the law
enforcement work in their area. They are
planning to expand their role next year.
The Cool Well subdivision located in
Mechanicsville
is
an
age-restricted
community for those who are 55 and older.
They have been working for the past
several months to meet the requirements to
become a Neighborhood Watch community.
Just prior to NNO 15, the Watch
Coordinator informed the Sheriff’s Office
that they had met the requirements and
were ready to start their program. During
National Night Out, almost 100% of the
homes in the community were represented
(approximately
80
homes)
at
the
community clubhouse to celebrate National
Night Out and to be there for the unveiling
of their new Neighborhood Watch sign,
which is provided by the Sheriff’s Office.
Major Mike Trice welcomed the community
into the program as several other members
of the Sheriff’s Office and Fire/EMS
department members looked on in front of
the capacity crowd at the community
clubhouse. Fellowship followed the sign
unveiling, and we are so very happy to have
this great community as an addition to our
program!
By 9:30 p.m., all areas had been visited by
approximately 80 sworn, non-sworn and
volunteer members of the Sheriff’s Office
along with many volunteers and career staff
from the 16 Hanover Fire/EMS stations.
Personnel with equipment and costumes
returned to headquarters and checked in
with Crime Prevention personnel.
In November 2015, The Sheriff’s Office
received a letter from the National
Association of Town Watch indicating that
the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office had
once again been recognized as a National
Award
Winner
for
its
outstanding
participation in the 32nd annual National
Night Out. We were ranked 20th (up two
places from last year) out of those
jurisdictions participating in Category II
(populations
from
100,000-199,000).
According to the National Association of
Town Watch, this year’s event involved 38.3
million people in 16,728 communities from
all 50 states, U.S. territories and military
bases worldwide.
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Citizens Advisory Board
The Citizens Advisory Board, formed in
1994, consists of 20 citizens of various
professions who act in an advisory capacity
to the Sheriff on matters such as budget,
public events, community affairs, and
administrative planning. Their assistance is
crucial in devising future comprehensive
planning concerning the growth of the
Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the
needs of the community.
Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Foundation
In 2008, the Hanover County Sheriff's Office
Foundation
was
established.
The
Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3)
organization. It is managed by a Board of
Directors, all of whom are volunteers, led by
an Executive Committee. The Board is
responsible for all aspects of the
Foundation, to include making the
determination for the distribution of funds,
goods or services.
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The Hanover County Sheriff's Office
Foundation provides a resource for the
Sheriff's Office where donations, goods or
services can be received and disbursed for
the benefit of the Office without the
appearance of impropriety while furthering
the goal of providing for the safety and
well-being of all citizens of Hanover County.
The Foundation makes disbursements to
benefit the citizens of the County of
Hanover with the objective of supporting
and strengthening the services, operations,
community relations, performance, facilities,
education,
morale,
competence
and
professionalism of the Hanover County
Sheriff's Office and its officers, employees
and volunteers.
The
Foundation
sponsored
a
golf
tournament in May 2015. The tournament
was held at the Hanover Country Club to
benefit the Foundation.
Underwater Forensic Dive Team
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2015 PHOTOS
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Annual Report - Hanover County Sheriff

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