2013 Annual Report Ronald G. Spike, Sheriff

2013 Annual Report
Accident Reconstruction
Homicide Case
Cook – Chill Program
County Jail
Serving Yates County Citizens for 190 years
Ronald G. Spike, Sheriff
YATES COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
RONALD G. SPIKE, SHERIFF
Public Safety Building - 227 Main Street
Penn Yan, New York 14527-1720
Telephone: 315-536-4438
Web site: www.yatescountysheriff.org Email: [email protected]
John C. Gleason
Undersheriff
March 31, 2014
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Chairman Timothy Dennis
Yates County Legislature
Dear Chairman et al:
I herewith submit the 2013 ANNUAL REPORT for the Yates County Sheriff’s Office, as well as other areas this
office has administrative oversight. Proudly we are currently accredited in all available public safety law enforcement
related disciplines including police services, 911 public safety answering point, court security operations, civil process, and
jail operations. We are one of only five Sheriff’s Offices in New York State at this time to have achieved this recognition
in all professional disciplines.
2013 was challenging in several ways, which included flat budgets and not filling selected vacancies, and for the
third year in a row no replacement vehicles for the fleet. However, we presented our 2012 study of jail overtime and
administrative options to the Legislature. I also requested that DCJS-Office of Public Safety do an administrative
manpower study of the law enforcement and 911 dispatch operations. It takes courage to give open access to all records
and data to an outside agency but we did and we stay tuned.
We strived very hard to achieve efficiencies and still have effectiveness. Doing more with less is actually doing
less with less and so my goal was to do ―different with less.‖ In June we initiated the jail cook-chill program for a savings
of $11K. We initiated the WEX fleet fuel program for a gas budget savings of $10K. We renegotiated the federal inmate
housing rate increasing it by nearly 15% and also increased our transport reimbursements. We were successful in the State
interoperable communication grant for $531K and implemented 60% of the grant with a microwave system from the PSB
to Sherman Tower where we will save $10K a year for a T1 line. We also were able to purchase all new batteries for tower
sites for another $30K savings. We will complete the spending on radios in 2014. Additionally with a grant award we
installed a single commercial $50K UPS system for the YCPSB and 911 dispatch system for future costs savings in the
deletion of workstation UPS needs. We received a new $110K fully equipped patrol boat from NYS Parks and Rec at no
county cost for our marine patrol unit. We contracted for inmate medical billings to be scrubbed and this realized a savings
of several thousand dollars to the budget. We also were successful in a state legislative award for $12,500 for law
enforcement equipment. We have realized revenues from several sources and savings. Additionally we provided the food
for the Pro-Action Summer Lunch program from the Jail Kitchen. We updated our Transition from Jail to Community
initiative collaborating with jail nurse to public health, community services and other entities with the goal of reducing
recidivism.
Law Enforcement started the year with a homicide arrest in Ontario County where the victim was transported to
our Town of Potter where the body was destroyed in a burning barrel. We saw increased cases of burglary and with arrests
for heroin abuse. We did two successful ―Take Back‖ drugs programs with the DEA with one realizing 228 lbs of drugs.
We continued to provide SRO services to the Dundee school and teach the DARE program to two school districts. We
successfully completed all radios narrow banded per the FCC mandate. All deputies had active shooter training. We also
provided this awareness training for the county buildings staff and courts. Our speaker for the Stop DWI Victims Impact
Panel was the recipient of a NY state award for VIPS. We advocated and the county resolved not to allow our seal on the
state’s safe act web site. We continue collaborations with many entities to meet our mission. Sadly we lost Fire Inv. John
Woods a long part-time employee who was a trainer, investigator, and friend to many. Also two of our retired K-9’s passed
away, Orry and Argo. There several years of service was admirable. Please rest in peace.
We continue to feel that public safety is paramount, and recognize that we are the most visible part of county
government operations that the people county-wide will see or contact on a 24X7 basis. I am always available for any
questions or concerns. I recognize the NU, Council 82 and YCDSA, and thank all the professional men and women that
work at YCSO for all they do.
Sincerely,
Ron Spike
Ronald G. Spike, Sheriff
In Remembrance
John P. Woods
1927—2013
PT Deputy Sheriff—Fire Investigator
John was born in England and joined the British Army after
school and then the U.S. Air Force assigned him to SAC where
he was specially trained in fire prevention and Investigations.
He married Jeannie, a Penn Yan girl, and upon retirement
settled in Penn Yan raising their two daughters Vicky and
Debbie. He joined the PY Fire Dept. and the Sheriff’s Office as
a Fire Investigator and also became a NYS Fire Instructor. He
was an original member of the YC Fire Investigation Team and
was very talented as an Arson Investigator and mentored the
Sheriff and many others. He authored evacuation and
mobilization plans for YCSO. He also served as FLLEA police
academy director and taught fire Investigation. John was a
friend to many and his counsel, jovial wit and British accent
will be missed by members of YCSO and by so many fire
department volunteers.
K-9 Argo
Passed in 2013
In June of 2003 Deputy Jensen who had been a
K-9 handler in the military teamed together with
ARGO a Belgian Malinois and both graduated
from basic patrol dog school and were later
certified in narcotics detection. ARGO was
strong, very fast, and was multi-trained in tracking, handler protection, building and area
searches, and in narcotic detection. ARGO
retired from police service at end of year 2011
and the Sheriff turned ownership over to Deputy
Jensen where ARGO lived as family pet.
K-9 Orry
Passed in 2013
In June of 2003 Deputy Winslow, a ten year
member of YCSO was teamed together with
ORRY a Hungarian born German Shepherd
and both graduated from basic patrol dog
school and were later certified in narcotics
detection. ORRY was strong, with a keen nose,
and was multi-trained in tracking, handler
protection, building and area searches, and in
narcotic detection. ORRY retired from police
service 3/31/11 and the Sheriff turned
ownership over to Deputy Winslow where
ORRY lived as family pet.
Table of Contents
Letter to Legislature
In Remembrance
Administrative Bureau (Mission Statement/ Executive Staff)
Sheriff’s Office Budgets/ Records Division
Communications Division:
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E911 Dispatch /Accident Photos
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Public Safety Communications
Law Enforcement Bureau:
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Road Patrol Division/ Criminal Investigation Division/
Civil Division
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Underwater Dive Team/ K-9 Unit
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Fire Investigation Team/ Fire Prevention & Safety Program
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Juvenile Aid Division/ DCS Resource Officer
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Marine Patrol/ UTV Unit/ Child Safety Seat Report
Animal Control Unit
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Criminal Warrant Report/ Firearms Training Unit/
Accident Investigation Report
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Public Assistance Fraud Unit
Corrections Bureau:
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Jail Division
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Court Security Division/ Courthouse YCSO Training Areas
S.T.O.P (Special Traffic Options Program)
Service Awards
In Recognition
2014 YCSO Goals
In the News
Retrospect
Staff
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUREAU
MISSION STATEMENT
As conservators of the peace and public safety in Yates County, the Office of Sheriff will deliver effective and
responsive law enforcement, corrections, court security, civil, and emergency communications services equally
and fairly without regard to race, creed, ethnicity, or one’s social or economic standing. We value an exchange
of ideas with all persons, groups and entities in order to deploy efficiently our resources for the good of the
community and populations we serve. Our objective is to make Yates County a safe place in which to reside,
work, visit and travel.
VALUES
To the Citizens of Yates County: ―As your Sheriff I am honored to have served in this agency for forty-three years and as the
Sheriff the past twenty-two. To head an accredited diverse 24X7 law enforcement agency with well-trained professionals,
understanding peace keeping and public service fulfills me. Our most valuable asset is our employees and we pledge to improve
ourselves through continued training and be accountable for our actions. We value human life and dignity of all people and will
take whatever action is required to protect and serve them. We will uphold and defend the rights of all guaranteed under our
state and U.S. constitutions. We value the concepts of community policing and promote education and prevention programs
including school resource, crime prevention, boater and snowmobile safety. We strongly value partnerships with other county
departments, entities and communications with our community. We realize that in holding public office leadership positions that
public trust is vital in both our professional and personal lives. I thank all of the staff.‖ Sheriff Ron Spike
The Sheriff’s Office is a very diverse agency with over one-hundred full, part-time and seasonal employees that has a very
strong full-service law enforcement presence throughout the county providing police patrol and special services including
criminal investigations, youth and elderly community services, operating the county jail corrections facility, and providing court
security, communications and civil process, as well as managing the single enhanced 911 Public Safety Dispatch Center for the
county. It’s important to remember that the YCSO is the only county agency that is 24 hours x 7 days a week.
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SHERIFF’S OFFICE BUDGETS
Reported by: ATS Kerry Brennan
This fiscal analysis for the year ending December 31, 2013 includes the operational and capital budgets of the Office of the
Sheriff, Public Safety Communications, 9-1-1 Communication, Corrections, Court Security, Coroner, STOP-DWI and Animal
Control. The County cost of this area increased by 2% or $162,691 from 2012 to 2013 to a total of $8,038,362. Salaries, wages
and fringe benefits make up approximately 81.6% of the Yates County Sheriff’s Office eight budgets. Approximately 77.47% of
the budget is Jail and Corrections related. In total, 2013 revenues decreased by 1.9% to a level of $1,051,570 from 2012’s level
of $1,071,959. Since 2006 we have received approximately $970,870 in federal and state aid. The net cost to county taxpayers
for Sheriff’s public safety related services was $6,986,792.
2013 YCSO Budget Analysis
$3,586,996.00
$2,641,211.00
$30,636.00
$375,608.00
$935,161.00
RECORDS DIVISION
$315,813.00
$66,964.00
$85,972.00
FOILS increased by 31.4 % in 2013
Reported by: ATS Kerry Brennan
The Records Division is responsible for maintaining reports such as arrest, incident, supplemental, domestic violence, motor
vehicle reports, uniform traffic tickets and pistol permit applications.
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Traffic related accidents totaled 633 in 2013. This is a decrease of 2 traffic related accidents from 2012. Uniform traffic
tickets issued by road patrol officers totaled 895 in 2013. There were also 52 boating related tickets issued.
In conjunction with the Yates County Clerk’s Office, 137 new pistol permits were issued. In addition, 882 pistol permit
amendments were handled, 633 duplicates were issued, there were 50 transfers and 2 applications were denied.
Property reported stolen in Yates County for 2013 was valued at $345,421, and recovered property value was $53,769.
Members of the records division handled 966 FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) Requests.
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COMMUNICATION DIVISION
911 DISPATCH
Reported by: Chief Dispatcher Sandra Smith
Serious Call Highlights:
January 25th—Structure Fire, Middlesex Town Barns
February 9th—Structure Fire, Grande View Lane/Milo
February 19th—Structure Fire, Chidsey Hill Rd/Steuben County
February 20th—Structure Fire Rekindle, Chidsey Hill Rd/Steuben County
March 18th—Structure Fire, Lakemont-Himrod Rd/Starkey
April 3rd—Small Power Outage, Village of Penn Yan
April 6th—CPR Save/Drowning, Feagle Rd/Torrey
April 7th—Multiple Brush Fires, Torrey/Potter/Jerusalem/Steuben & Ontario County
April 7th—Brush/Structure Fire, Stryker Rd/Potter
April 14th—Assault/Stabbing, Elm St/Penn Yan
April 21st—Structure Fire, Italy Valley Rd/Italy
April 29th—Structure Fire, Flat St/Benton
May 5th—Brush Fire/Mutual Aid, Lakeview Rd/Milo
May 9th—Structure Fire, RT 245/Italy
May 24th—Serious MVA, RT 364 @ Lovejoy Rd/Benton
May 27th—Dirt Bike Accident/Child, W Swamp Rd/Potter
May 27th—Structure Fire, Rock Stream Rd/Starkey
June 4th—Farm Accident, Reynolds Rd/Potter
YTD Incidents
Law Enforcement
EMS
Hardwire 911
Wireless 911
Fire
ALS
PHN
911 Hang Up
Hotline
Total:
14,646
2,173
1,967
2,076
1,272
867
94
333
47
23,475
June 16th—Structure Fire, Knapp & Schlappi Lake St/Penn Yan
July 22nd—Serious MVA, Rte. 14 @ Earls Hill Rd/Benton
July 26th—Structure Fire, Ingram Rd/Potter
August 17th—Double Fatal/Motorcycle Accident, Voak @ Ferguson Corners Rd/Potter
September 15—October 29th—Rash of Burglaries throughout County
September 20th—Structure Fire, Second Milo Rd/Milo
October 19th—Structure Fire, Ridge Rd/Milo
November 3rd—Death Investigation/2 year old child, Hoyt Rd/Milo
November 14th—Structure Fire, Log City Rd/Starkey
November 24th—Multiple Mutual Aid Fire to Schuyler County
December 14th—Attempted Suicide/Hanging, Yates County Jail
Training:
NYS 911 Coordinators Conference
Autism Training
Human Trafficking
Emergency Medical Dispatcher Training
Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS)
E-Justice Training
CPR
Active Shooter
GIS Data Preparation for NG911
Excited Delirium
Stress Management
Missing Persons for 911 & First Responders Course
Evacuation to the Emergency Operations Center
Stress Management II
Missing Persons Tool Box
Continuing Dispatch Education Credits
Domestic Violence Training for Rural Communications Professionals
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PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMUNICATIONS
Reported by: Sr. Communications Mechanic Andy Siwak
Yates County Public Safety Communications Division,
under the authority of the Yates County Sheriff Office, is
responsible for the maintenance and repair for the departments
using two-way radios and related communication equipment.
These departments include, but are not limited to, the Yates
County Sheriff, Yates County Office of Emergency
Management, Emergency Medical Service, and the Yates
County Highway Department. Also included are the 911
Dispatch Center located in the Public Safety Building, the
Emergency Operations Center located in the basement of the
County Office Complex, and nine tower sites located within
and adjacent to Yates County.
LAW ENFORCEMENT BUREAU
CIVIL DIVISION
Reported by: Sgt Ed Nemitz
The Civil Division of the Yates County Sheriff’s
Office is responsible for the handling of all civil
process received by the agency. This requires much
more than just receiving paperwork and delivering
them. Receiving, docketing, processing, serving, and
collecting on summons, court orders, income and
property executions, as well as evictions and other court
ordered mandates are all part of the daily actions
carried out by the Civil Division. In addition, constant
review of civil policies and procedures, and daily work
to furnish accreditation files with necessary
documentation to maintain state accreditation status.
Furthermore, a review of bookkeeping records and
accounts were handled on a day-to-day basis as part of
a smooth and efficient operated Civil Division.
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
DIVISION
Reported by: Lt. Todd Sotir
The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) makes up the investigative services unit of the Sheriff’s Office.
There is a Senior Investigator, and three full-time Investigators assigned to this Division. These officers are
responsible for handling felony and serious misdemeanor related crimes and follow-up investigations that will
require substantial time and resources to investigate. Some of the crimes handled by this unit include: Burglaries,
Arson, Sexual Assaults, Fraud and Computer Crimes, and assisting the Patrol Division as needed. Lt. Todd Sotir
oversees this division. CID members have each received specialized training in such areas as: Arson, Homicide,
Narcotics, Welfare Fraud, White Collar Crimes, Accident Investigation,
Computer/Internet Crimes, Narcotics Enforcement, and Substance Abuse
(alcohol) related offenses. This unit is also responsible for crime scene
investigations. All four Investigators and one Deputy Sheriff have
received specialized training. CID members oversee the property and
evidence room, fingerprinting and processing of latent prints,
photographic and imaging systems, plus they have a part-time Polygraph
Examiner available to the unit. They also work closely with the Monroe
County Crime Laboratory, located in Rochester, New York.
Adam Chase Case
ROAD PATROL
DIVISION
Reported by: Lt. Todd Sotir
The Road Patrol Division is responsible for
providing law enforcement services to the citizens
and visitors of Yates County. This Division is the
most visible unit within the ranks of the Sheriff’s
Office. Under the supervision of shift Sergeants,
Deputy Sheriffs patrol their assigned zones in
marked patrol cars. They are responsible for
maintaining public peace and order. Their duties include: criminal investigation arrests, accident investigation,
community policing and crime prevention. In 2013 all patrol deputies were issued video cameras worn on
uniforms for documentation incidents when applicable.
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USRT
Reported by: Michael P. Chapman
This unit is known as the Underwater Search and Recovery Team (USRT).
The Dive Team also known as (USRT) has agency members all certified in
advanced certifications. The unit is looking at collaborating with Ontario
County’s USRT for training and Dive Master oversight as we look to 2014.
The Dive Team has one member assigned as the Equipment Specialist who is
responsible for annual inspections, maintenance and inventories of all team
equipment.
As a direct result of funds provided by Homeland Security Grant Awards, the
USRT has enhanced it’s arsenal of advanced technologies and equipment for
search and recovery purposes. The Klein 3900 digital dual side scan sonar, coupled with the Video Ray remote
operated vehicle, has allowed for search patterns to be safely completed. With these technologies, once the target
has been identified, divers are then required to secure the underwater scene and make the necessary recovery.
The USRT members continue to train at various intervals throughout the year utilizing the various waterways
associated with the Finger Lakes Region and responded via mutual aid to two calls and also conducted training with
Steuben County.
Sgt. Ed Nemitz, Deputy Rick Simpson, and Michael Chapman assisted Seneca County on Cayuga Lake with a
missing fisherman using side scan sonar.
K-9 UNIT
Reported by: Deputy Brandon Jensen
Deputy Brandon Jensen achieved Trainer and Examiner
status through the State of New York for Narcotics/Patrol/
Tracking. Deputy Betts is now an Apprentice Trainer.
Deputy Jensen & K-9 Kinni
THE NOSE KNOWS
During 2013 K-9 Hasko conducted 42 narcotics
searches which resulted in 9 arrests.
The Yates County K-9 Unit consist of three members: Deputy
Brandon Jensen with K-9 Kinni (New York State Trainer/
Examiner for Patrol-Tracking & Narcotics, Deputy Chad Betts
with K-9 Hasko and Sgt. Randy Schwingle, Unit Supervisor/
Trainer. During 2013 the K-9 Unit was activated for 132 calls
which resulted in 146 actual K-9 utilizations. The Unit was
unavailable on two occasions, and responded out of county on
one occasion where a K-9 was unavailable in that county. In
May the K-9 Unit along with the NYSSI hosted it’s annual
K-9 Seminar. Thirty-two K-9 teams from 19 agencies attended
the 5 day training. The unit also started a T-shirt design contest,
partnered with the ―Just Say No‖ program. The winners of the
2013 design were Nicolette Pallar & Kami Webber.
K-9 CAPTURE
In July, K-9 Kinni responded to the scene of a
motor vehicle accident where the driver had fled.
Kinni tracked the driver from the scene into an
uncut corn field where the driver was located.
The driver was arrested and charged with DWI.
Deputy Betts & K-9 Hasko
2013 Seminar T-shirt Design Winners
PROTECTING OUR PARTNERS
In the last quarter of 2013 the Yates County K-9 Unit was
awarded two bullet/stab proof vests for K-9’s Kinni &
Hasko. The vests were donated at no cost to the county by
Vested Interest in K-9’s. The vests should arrive in early
2014. when the teams will begin training and wearing the
protection.
BALLISTIC VESTS Sheriff Ron Spike and Sandy Marcal, President of Vested Interest K-9s, Inc are pleased to announce
that K-9 Kinni (handler Deputy Brandon Jensen) and K-9 Hasko (handler Deputy Chad Betts) of the Yates County
Sheriff’s Office will be receiving bullet and stab protective vests at no cost to the county thanks to the efforts of Vested
Interest in K-9s, Inc, a Massachusetts based nonprofit organization. Protecting the Paws in Blue charity event was hosted
by Vested Interest in K-9s on October 20 in Saratoga Springs which raised over $12,000. The event was held in memory
of K-9 Ape of the FBI who was killed in the line of duty in Herkimer earlier this year. Event proceeds will provide vests
for 12 New York K-9s from New York State University, Binghamton, Greece, Ulster, Newburgh, Cuba and Yates County
Sheriff’s Office. Vested interest in K-9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) all volunteer charity located in East Taunton, MA whose
mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests for law enforcement dogs throughout the United States. Each vest
costs $950.00 and has a 5 year warranty. The nonprofit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with
this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four legged K-9 Officers. Through private and corporate sponsorships,
Vested Interest in K-9s, Inc. has provided over 580 law enforcement dogs with protective vests since their inception in
August of 2009. Over $570,000 in K-9 vests have been donated in 38 states including Alaska and Hawaii. The
organization orders the Armor Express vests made in Central Lakes, MI exclusively from distributor Regency Police
Supply in Hyannis, MA who also does the custom embroidery on the body armor.
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The Fire Investigation Team currently consists of 13 members; 7 law enforcement officers and 6 fire service/
members which come from various Yates County Fire Departments.
Throughout 2013, the team was activated to assist the local fire departments on 13 different occasions. The
activations were for assistance with 9 structure fires, 3 vehicle fires and one brush/mulch fire. Of the 13 fires that
were investigated 12 were determined to be accidental and one was undetermined.
On July 25, 2013, the fire alarm was activated for smoke in the kitchen. We also simulated a power outage in the jail.
Nine gates had to be opened by using the fire keys and 5 gates had to be manually cranked open to release the
inmates. Forty-seven inmates were evacuated in 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
On November 4, 2013, the fire alarm was activated for a fire in the laundry room. Forty-seven inmates were
evacuated in 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Nine inmates were ―locked in‖ which took longer to evacuate them to
safety.
On December 19, 2013, while the power supply to the building was interrupted for an electrical upgrade, the 911
center was evacuated and the Yates County Jail was in lock down. Communications were established at the EOC in
the Yates County Office Building and the East Sherman Hollow Radio Tower. All inmates were locked in their cells,
all gates had to be manually opened or closed with the fire keys or hand crank. Correction officers also did fire
walks, checking for smoke or fire while the building fire alarm system was down.
Types of Accidents
YTD for 2013
1. Slips (1)
2. Sprain/strain (5)
3. MVA (1)
4. Fall (1)
5. Laceration (2)
FIRE PREVENTION & SAFETY PROGRAM
Reported by: Safety Officer Michael P. Chapman—Fire Prevention & Safety Program
Drills:
On March 28, 2013, the fire alarm was activated for a fire in the property room. Fifty-two inmates were evacuated to
the rec yard in 3 minutes and 27 seconds. All of the personnel evacuated from the building took the proper cold
weather clothing.
FIRE INVESTIGATION TEAM
Reported by: Investigator Patrick Manahan
The members of the Yates County Fire Investigation Team continue to provide expert services to the 10 local fire
departments and continue to protect the citizens throughout Yates County by assisting our local fire chiefs in
determining the origin and cause of fires in their respective districts, thus ensuring that all suspicious and incendiary
fires are investigated thoroughly, bringing to justice those responsible for the crime of arson.
Quarterly Fire & Safety Training
FIRST QUARTER January – March 2013
1) Winter Weather Hazard Reminder – OFPC Information Bulletin
2) Slips, Trips and Falls
SECOND QUARTER April – June 2013
1) Law Enforcement Bureau - Review of LE-5-03: ―Infectious Disease and Disposal of Related Material‖
2) Corrections Bureau - Review of CB-09-00-04: ―HIV and AIDS Relation Information – Confidentiality‖
3) Administrative Bureau - Infection Control
THIRD QUARTER July – September 2013
1) Fire Reporting Procedures / Evacuation Procedures
2) Fire Extinguishers **Possibility of practical training**
FOURTH QUARTER October – December 2013
1) Hazardous Materials /MSDS / Right to Know
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In the year 2013 the Juvenile Aid Division sent 10 students to the Sheriff’s summer camp program on Keuka Lake.
They were from all 3 school districts within Yates County and ranged in age from 9 to 12 years old. This gives
them a rare opportunity to spend a week away at camp. The camp is at no cost to the student or their family.
The JAD also provided the Operation Safe Child Program. The program went into the Dundee and Middlesex
Valley Schools and covered kids in the K-5 grades. It also did several public events like the annual Safety Fair.
During the year of 2013, JAD was involved in many community and public relations programs. In cooperation with
the many service agencies throughout Yates County, JAD maintained referral services for many students in need of
such service along with their families. In addition, JAD provided many safety and educational programs for youth
and adults within the community and schools of Yates County.
JUVENILE AID DIVISION
Reported by: Deputy Richard L. Simpson
The Yates County Sheriff’s Office has had a long-standing tradition of its dedication and
involvement with the youth of Yates County. As a result of those efforts, the Sheriff’s Office
staffs a Juvenile Aid Division under the command of the Law Enforcement Bureau within the
Sheriffs Office. The primary objective of this unit is to prevent delinquency and provide services
that will have a positive impact on juvenile behavior.
During the year of 2013, Juvenile contacts were down from last year slightly; however, the underage drinking and
UPM arrest were up from 4 to 6 for the year. There were 6 arrests for ABC violations, 24 Violations, 23
Misdemeanors, and 7 Felonies. There were also two 17 year olds charged as juveniles due to the fact that when
they committed their crimes they were 15 years old at the time.
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) was taught by Deputy Richard L. Simpson in the Dundee Central
School district with 70 students graduating. The ―Eddie Eagle‖ gun safety program was also taught at Dundee
School with nearly 220 students in grades K-3.
The typical administrative duties of the Juvenile Aid Division are to maintain and control confidential juvenile
records. Working closely with the Department of Social Services, Family Court, and Probation Services of Yates
County, the juvenile referrals are managed by JAD.
The Deputy Sheriff/Youth Officer assigned to Juvenile Aid Division is also assigned to serve on several
community service organizations. Some of these organizations include: Yates County Drug Court Team, the Youth
Advisory Board and The Yates County Coalition on Underage Drinking. This vital role allows for the youth officer
to be a liaison between the community and the Sheriff’s Office, while providing a critical role with the Sheriff’s
commitment to community policing.
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Increased by 121.875%
since 2012
The Yates County Sheriff's Department (School Resource Officer’s Program)
in conjunction with the Dundee Central School received 229 complaints during
2013. The complaints included such things as larceny, bullying/harassment, and
criminal mischief. The School Resource Officer is also involved in presenting
numerous programs to the K-12 student population, such as Fatal Vision
Goggles for Drivers Education class; harassment/bullying classes in the
Elementary and Jr. High Schools; Operation Safe Child; gun and bike safety.
The SRO also attends school activities, such as sporting events and dances. The
SRO also responds to homes of students that have missed numerous days of
school to check the students’ welfare. On a monthly basis the Yates County
K-9’s are brought into the school to search for drug paraphernalia.
Incident Type
2012
Detail/ Home visit
78
Harassment
2
Teaching/ Presentation 46
Defiance
64
Fighting
1
Detail/ Assist
1
Larceny/ Theft
8
Truancy
1
Agg. Harassment
1
Bullying
7
Threat/ Intimidation
0
Drug Possession
1
Weapons Possession
1
Disorderly Conduct
0
Other
6
Criminal Mischief
1
Arrest/ Mental Health 8
Trespassing
1
Mental Health
0
Sex Offenses
0
Suspicious Incident
0
Tobacco
0
Assault
1
Arrest/ Disorderly
0
Drug/ Alcohol Use
1
Child Abuse
0
Vehicle Complaint
0
229
2013
77
7
27
142
2
19
4
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2
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4
2
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DUNDEE CENTRAL SCHOOL
RESOURCE OFFICER
Reported by: Deputy Richard L Simpson
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Our 2013 statistics are as follows:
HOURS OF LAKE PATROL……………… 908
MAN-HOURS ABOARD VESSELS….…. 1,724
TOTAL MARINE LE HOURS…………..... 2,645
TOTAL VESSELS INSPECTED………… 4,336
NAVIGATION COMPLAINTS…………….. .202
WARNINGS ISSUED……………………. .. 227
ARRESTS/TICKETS………………………... 44
VESSELS RECOVERED…………………… 2
VESSELS REPORTED LOST/STOLEN….. 0
ACCIDENTS ………………….……………... 0
SEARCH AND RESCUES…………………... 11
STRANDED BOATERS ASSISTED………. 33
BOATER SAFETY CERTIFICATES ……… 129
UTV UNIT
Reported by: Sgt. Edwin Nemitz—UTV Unit
The Yates County Sheriff’s Office owns a 2007 Cub Cadet 4x4 Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV). The four wheel
drive vehicle is utilized by deputies for search and rescue operations, and to transport deputies and equipment to
remote locations in the county. One example would be locating and extracting marijuana growing operations in
locations far from roadways or in wooded areas.
MARINE PATROL
Reported by: Sgt. Edwin Nemitz
In 2013 the Yates County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol conducts law enforcement on three of the Finger Lakes. The
division was staffed by 8 part-time Officers and one Sergeant. Our mission is to reduce injury, death and
property damage associated with recreational use of waterways and to ensure a safe and enjoyable boating
environment.
The UTV is always in the state of readiness and members of the Sheriff’s Office feel very fortunate to have this
piece of equipment. Every time we use this equipment we recognize how it makes every job less arduous.
Employees of the Yates County Highway must have also recognized this attribute. 2013 was the second year the
County Highway Department has asked to use our UTV for the purpose of moving men, fence posts and snow
fences to areas all over Yates County for the pre-winter installation. Highway workers who were involved with
this process made mention of what a useful piece of equipment it is and how it made snow fence installation much
faster and easier. This is just one more example of resource sharing and cooperation between two Yates County
Departments.
Vehicles checked
By Appointment
Branchport Fire Dept 04/27
Yates County Courthouse 09/21
26
21
14
30
13
12
N/A
9
10
Total
Seats used correctly
61
12
55
19
CHILD SAFETY
SEAT REPORT
Reported by: Sgt. Derek Blumbergs—Child Safety Seat Report
Seats checked
Seats issued
Requests for Information only: 20
Percentage of Seats used Correctly by Parents/ Guardians: 19.67%
The Animal Control Unit of the Yates County Sheriffs Office is staffed by one full-time Officer and one
part-time Officer, they are available around the clock/seven days a week. The Unit is responsible for the handling
of all animal related complaints and assists Yates County Public Health with bite cases.
 Animal Control Officers responded to 602 calls for service. The highest percentage of calls were over 17.48%
for the Town of Jerusalem.
 Animal Control vehicles traveled 40,144 miles.
 187 dogs were impounded at the Yates County Humane Society pound.
ANIMAL CONTROL
UNIT
Reported by: ACO Thomas Morris
 80 Dogs were turned over to their owners generating $2,325.75 in impound fees.
 51 of the impounded dogs were turned over to the Yates County Humane Society for adoption.
 Only 7 dogs had to be euthanized.
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162
+70
232
2013 Warrants/Criminal Summons executed/served/withdrawn
Pre-2013 Warrants/Criminal Summons executed/served/withdrawn
Sub-total Warrants/Criminal Summons executed/served/withdrawn
132
+14
171
Sub-total Warrants/Criminal Summons received/active
Sub-total Warrants/Criminal Summons executed/served/withdrawn
Total Warrants/Criminal Summons active
232
-146
86
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION UNIT
Reported by: F/Sgt. John W. Warner
The Accident Investigation Unit consists of four members who were required to pass a 120-hour course of
instruction consisting of basic, intermediate, technical, and advanced accident investigation to become state
certified. A strong background in math (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, kinetic energy) and physics is
encouraged. Members of this unit have also received training in the use of the total workstation, commercial
vehicle accidents, VERICOM 2000 computer, search warrant preparations, computer based CAD applications,
photography, evidence collection, and subpoena preparations to name only a few of the continuing training. The
total workstation is used for the mapping of accident scenes. The data obtained is then imported to a computer
and the information is then converted into a scale diagram. The total workstation can also be used for other
applications; such as, making a scale diagram of damaged vehicles or a crime scene investigation. The
VERICOM 2000 computer is used for determining the drag factor (co-efficiency of friction) at an accident scene.
The AIU also conducts additional interviews of witnesses, vehicle operators and passengers, and attend autopsies.
This unit will also conduct inspections following an accident documenting road and terrain features, weather
conditions, and vehicle inspections. Vehicle inspections will consist of steering and breaking components, frame
condition, headlight/tail-light/brake light function, seatbelt use/airbag deployments, tire size/inflation/condition,
tire rim condition, and several other areas of vehicle components.
Search warrants are used to remove and analyze the data contained
within the EDR (Event Data Recorder), PTM/PTCM (Power Train
Control Modular), ACM (Airbag Control Modular), and cell phones.
Subpoenas can also be used to obtain cell phone records through the
carrier. AIU members also review NHTSA records, vehicle
specifications through WINSPEC or vehicle manufactures, medical
reports, Google earth satellite imagery, and sun position. This unit also
works with other agencies, such as, CVEI (Commercial Vehicle
Enforcement Inspectors), highway departments, aviation units, and the
DA’s Office. 2013 saw the activation of the AIU on three occasions:
two serious personal injury accidents and one fatal accident.
FIREARMS TRAINING UNIT
Reported by: F/Sgt. John W. Warner
The Firearms Training Unit consists of three members who are required to pass an 80
hour Instructor Development and an 80 hour Firearms Instructor Course to become State
Certified Instructors. All instructors are certified S&W pistol armorers, two are certified
Colt rifle armorers, and one is a certified chemical weapons (i.e. Pepper Spray) instructor.
While not assigned to the firearms unit, the Sheriff’s Office has a state certified instructor
that specialized in the deployment of Conductive Energy Weapons‖ (aka Taser). This unit
supervises all agency firearms training in areas of use of force requirements as mandated by
law, review of Federal and State case laws, active response to school shootings, pistol/rifle
qualifications, engaging targets while moving, engaging multiple targets, proper use of cover and concealment,
malfunction drills, reloading drills, handgun retention drills, and survival drills. Since 2011 deputies are required to
pass a qualification course while wearing protective equipment/tactical body armor and complete a course in
―Reality-Based Training‖ using the CAPS system which simulates judgmental scenarios including, but not limited to:
active shooter, counter-terrorism, hostage, and barricaded suspects. The use of ―Air Soft‖ technology has also been
added to the reality-based training. The firearms unit also performs additional functions. Firearms instructors/armorers
inspect/examine illegally possessed handguns, rifles, shotguns, and black powder weapons for function preparing
reports for prosecution. Providing instructors for the FLLEA (Finger Lakes Law Enforcement Academy) during the
basic school for police officers. In addition, the armorers conduct a maintenance of all department firearms yearly.
This maintenance requires the complete disassembly of the firearms followed by: a cleaning, inspection for excessive
wear or broken parts, replacement of those parts, oiling and reassembly of the firearms, ending with safety and function
tests. This process takes about one hour for each pistol and rifle totaling 86 hours. 2013 saw a total of 516 hours in
firearms training expending 14,150 rounds of pistol ammunition and 3,100 rounds of rifle ammunition.
CRIMINAL WARRANT
REPORT
Reported by: F/Sgt. John W. Warner– Criminal Warrant Report
2013 Warrants/Criminal Summons received
Pre-2013 Warrants/Criminal Summons active
Sub-total Warrants/Criminal Summons received/active
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The Investigator also assists caseworkers from Child Protective Services and Adult Protective Services with investigations
regarding: physical, sexual, and financial abuse. There were 38 onsite assistance investigations in 2013, aiding child
protective and adult protective workers with interviews or investigations of high risk or criminal nature. This number is up
from 14 in 2012.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
FRAUD UNIT
Reported by: Inv. Aryln Cunningham
The purpose of the Public Assistance Fraud Unit is to detect welfare fraud, pursue criminal action
against those who obtain benefits they were not entitled to and to recoup those benefits. Fraud
prevention is another primary objective. Fraud prevention is accomplished by having an investigator
verify information, often before any benefits are even issued. This process is referred to as frontend
detection. There were 68 referrals for frontend detection or welfare fraud during the year 2013.
Eighteen people were arrested for welfare fraud or related offenses with the total amount of fraud being $59,005.40.
The 12-month cost avoidance amount for the public assistance cases handled in 2013 is $218,012. This cost avoidance
amount reflects the amount of benefits that would have been given out to those arrested over the next 12 months had the
fraud not been detected.
Criminal Investigator Arlyn Cunningham heads this unit and works out of both the Sheriff’s Office and the Department of
Social Services.
CORRECTIONS BUREAU
The corrections staff completed over 576 inmate transports throughout the year. This includes inmate court appearances in
local, county and federal courts as well as medical and dental transports, delivering inmates committed to state prison. Many
of these transports are multiple inmates and are several hours for court appearances, medical appointments and procedures.
Many man hours have been spent maintaining security of inmates admitted to the hospital for alcohol withdrawal. We have
seen a large increase in the number of inmates exhibiting the signs of alcohol withdrawal causing us to implement
procedures to insure the inmates wellbeing.
JAIL DIVISION
Reported by: Lt. Clay Rugar
The Jail had 406 admissions in 2013 and held 67 pre-arraignment detainees awaiting court appearances. Fifty-three were
Yates County arrests and 14 were Penn Yan Police Department arrests. We screened 6,149 visitors entering the jail. All
these visits require the presences of at least one officer to monitor. This includes 102 mental health visits and 75 visits from
the public health nurse this is in addition to the normal visits from the Jail Physician for sick call. The jail kitchen served 3
meals a day, 365 days a year with a total of 53,636 meals. Starting in June, the food was purchased through the New York
State Department of Corrections Cook Chill Program.
Yates County Corrections Officers are the Breath Test Operators for Yates County Sheriff’s Office arrests and the Penn Yan
Police Department. They performed 72 breath tests in 2013. These officers then may have to appear at different court
functions for this arrest such as: hearings, Grand Jury, or at a trial to testify.
Working with the Criminal Investigation Division in January and February, an arrest was made of a jail visitor for
promoting prison contraband. She was attempting to pass drugs to her son during contact visitation which is mandated in
New York State.
TOTAL NUMBER OF LOCAL INMATES PROCESSED:
406
MALE
326
FEMALE
80
NUMBER OF INMATES RECEIVED TO LOCKUP: 67
PYPD
47
YCSO
19
Parole
1
NUMBER OF MEALS SERVED
53,636
Adult Meals
50,887
Minor Meals
2,749
NUMBER OF PUBLIC HEALTH VISITS:
NUMBER OF MENTAL HEALTH VISITS:
NUMBER OF JAIL NURSE VISITS:
NUMBER OF INMATE VISITORS:
2013 REVENUES:
BOARDING
TRANSPORT
BREAKFAST/LUNCH
FLACRA REIMBURSEMENT
INMATE PHONE
TOTAL REVENUE
75
102
877
6,149
$ 256,989
$ 10,465
$ 4,588
$ 3,352
$ 28,041
$303,435
COUNTY JAIL
HIGHEST DAILY POPULATION ON ANY DAY: 60
AVERAGE DAILY POPULATION:
50
Community Service
S.W.E.A.P
(SHERIFF’S WEEKEND ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM)
TOTAL: MALES
FEMALES
33
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SENTENCING COURTS & NUMBER SENTENCED:
COUNTY
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VILLAGE
20
TOWN
10
YC TREATMENT COURT SANCTIONS 5
SWEAP
3 Year Data Comparison
2011
2012
Participants
88
59
Projects
641
394
Man Hrs
5,402.75 2,593.5
2013
46
456
2,173
Local jail admissions over past 10 yrs (incl. male/female breakdown)
2004
356
2005
386
2006
396
2007
399
2008
436
300/56
312/74
318/78
326/73 365/71
2009
484
2010
463
2011
467
2012_
453
387/97
391/72
367/100 365/88
2013
406
326/80
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The Court Security Division strives to set the standard for all law enforcement agencies serving the judicial
system by leading the way in professional development through accreditation, enhanced training, and state-of-theart equipment. All of our energy is devoted to providing the safest and most secure court environments possible.
In 2013, 26,997 people were screened at
the weapons screening station and secured
3,859 items; this is an increase of 106 items
compared to last year. There were a total of
11,731 items x-rayed by Court Officers.
Court Officers’ provided security
for 2,667 Court Appearances and
provided 9,322 hours of security
services, which was all reimbursed
by the NYS Office of Court
Administration.
YTD Secured items:
Knives…………...178
Chemical Spray….2
Razors …………. 9
Scissors ………... 25
Other (weapons) ..333
Other (contra) … .3,312
Courthouse third floor area
has mats for defense tactics
training and a magnetometer
setup for security training on
weapons and contraband
awareness instruction.
COURTHOUSE YCSO TRAINING AREAS
Court Security Officer Bill
Bacher instructing officers in the
courthouse third floor YCSO
training room on legal issues
with defense tactics and use of
force.
COURT SECURITY DIVISION
Reported by: Sgt. Randy Schwingle
The Court Security Division of the Yates County Sheriff’s Office, consists of Court Security Officers whose
responsibilities range from weapons screening and maintaining courtroom decorum to providing essential public
safety and law enforcement services. The Court Officers ensure that court environments are safe and secure for the
judiciary, court support staff, and the public.
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COUNTY OF YATES
SPECIAL TRAFFIC OPTIONS PROGRAM
2013 ANNUAL SUMMARY
Commissioner Regulations Section 172.7
2013 Activities Summary to GTSC
The 2013 operating budget was established at $79,400 and spending for the year was kept less than budget at
$66,964. The balance in the DWI reserve account was $124,164 on December 31, 2013. The program supports the
budgets of Probation, District Attorney, Victims Impact Panel, and other miscellaneous funding including: courts
when required, law enforcement, supporting patrol and court overtime for arresting officers and for the BTO’s, as
well as, maintenance and equipment, direct services for rehabilitation and school based counseling, etc; education,
prevention and advertising as well as administrative related costs. All activities and budgets must be approved by
and are reported to the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) that is a division of the NYS Department of
Motor Vehicles in Albany, NY. All funding is from violator fines paid through the courts and not from county
property tax payers. Thus, the budget supports itself and reduces county and local budget expenses in specific areas.
A local advisory panel exists when needed and relates to Traffic Safety Board chaired by the Sheriff. Countywide
arrests in 2013 were 96. There were no fatal accidents. The STOP programs highlight goal for 2013 was to continue
a Task Force for the continuation of the Drunk/Impaired Driving Victim Impact Panel (DID-VIP) for violators to
experience the affect DWI has on victims, families, and the community. The goal was to expand the lecture to area
high school drivers and we did this. This did occur as the 10th and 11th DID-VIP was held at the County Office
Bldg auditorium in March and in September with attendance all totaling 86 for the year. 2014 goals highlighted will
increase patrol OT for selected statewide holiday dates, continue the VIP into schools. The NYS MADD, GTSC and
DCJS honored our DID VIP Program and its speaker Peggy Heichel from Wellsboro, PA with a Recognition of
Excellence award presented to Sheriff Spike and VIP Coordinator Brennan in Schenectady NY in November.
COUNTYWIDE ARREST RELATED STATISTICS
TOTAL ARRESTS ………………………………………………….. 96 (2012—123)
DWI (Misdemeanor)…………… 63
DWI (Felony)…………………… 11
DWI (Aggravated + 0.18%)….. 11
DWAI (drugs)…………………… 8
DWAI (Violation)………………. 3
Possession of Dangerous Drugs………. 10
Resisting Arrest………………………….. 5
SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARRESTS…………………………………..47 (2012—62)
PENN YAN POLICE DEPT. ARRESTS…………………………. 45 (2012 —49)
NEW YORK STATE POLICE ARRESTS……………………….. 4 (2012—12)
ARRESTS: MALES = 78 FEMALES = 18 AVERAGE AGE = 39
AVG BAC= 0.14 % HIGHEST BAC = 0.30% BREATH=64 BLOOD=15 REFUSALS=17
ARRESTS BY PATROL = 53 COMPLAINT = 24 PI MVA = 5 PD MVA = 14
TEN YEAR COUNTYWIDE DWI ARREST HISTORY
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
90
114
96
94
84 122 100 102 123 96
Respectfully submitted
Ron Spike, Coordinator
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The County of Yates
issued 2013 Employee
Recognition awards to
the following YCSO
members in a ceremony
January 2014 at the
Legislative Chambers.
Sheriff Spike and Lt Clay Rugar
presented CO Donald Danforth
with his 30th year award.
Chairman Tim Dennis and Undersheriff
Jack Gleason presented PT CO J. Edgar
Emerson with his 30th year award.
—30 YEARS —
Donald Danforth
J. Edgar Emerson
—25 YEARS —
Nicholas DiRisio
—20 YEARS —
Scott Backer
Bradley Quayle
Francis Ryan
Chairman Tim Dennis presented
PT CO Nicholas DiRisio with his
25th year award.
—15 YEARS —
Michael Chapman
Kevin Crofoot
Patrick Manahan
N. Andrew Siwak
—10 YEARS —
William Bacher
Cynthia Kuhner
James Palmer
Robert Quayle, III
David Smith
Sheriff Spike presented Inv. Scott
Backer with his 20th year award.
Sheriff Spike presented Sgt Frank
Ryan with his 20th year award.
—5 YEARS—
Bradley Conover
Jarrod Dougherty
Richard Lafler
Shawn Lamphier
Patrick McKnight
Thomas Morris
Chairman Tim Dennis presented Deputy
Kevin Crofoot with his 15th year award.
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Deputy Charles Emerson
received Officer of the Year
certificate as honored by the
American Legion.
Chairperson Donna Alexander
and Sheriff Spike presented Sr.
Dispatcher Ann Niver with a
Life Saving Award.
Sheriff Spike with Deputy Charles Moesch at
Basic School graduation located at Corning
Community. College.
Sheriff Spike and Sgt Nemitz
presented Deputy Brad Conover
with the Most Civil Process
Served Award.
Sheriff Spike presents Duane Welden
with a certificate of recognition for
archive management.
Donna Alexander is
presented a certificate of
appreciation for her six
years (2008 - 13) as
Chairperson of the Public
Safety Committee of the
Legislature.
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2014 GOALS
Yates County Sheriff’s Office
Penn Yan, New York 14527
Our primary goal is to protect the citizens of Yates County and to preserve the quality of life with which our county
has been blessed. We do so by progressive professional public safety in law enforcement and administrative practices for each
tax dollar entrusted. It is our responsibility to not only enforce the law, but to deter criminal activities through patrols,
criminal investigation, corrections, court security, public safety communications, civil process, and collaboration with other
entities. This proactive approach to public safety results in lower crime rates and higher arrests for quality of life issues which
bolster community policing practices.
TRAFFIC AND BOATER SAFETY
GOAL: Make the roadways and waterways of Yates County as safe as possible.
Objective: Providing traffic safety education to drivers education students and their exposure to VIP.
Objective: Enforcement of vehicle and traffic violation laws.
Objective: Prevent and reduce traffic crashes and injuries via RTEP, LPR and mapping.
Objective: Promote pedestrian, bicycle and buggy safety and apply grants for increased warning signage.
Objective: Promote marine boaters safety via education and enforcement collaborating with KLA, etc.
Objective: Training of personnel, maintenance of grants and maintain accreditation standards.
CRIME PREVENTION, SAFETY, ENFORCEMENT
GOAL: Make citizens more resistant to crime and ensure the safest environment.
Objective: Transition to new armor vest carriers, updated CED’s, and increased use of CAPS system.
Objective: Establish user agreement with Leads on-line for stolen property recovery, etc.
Objective: Reduce recidivism and reoffending in the community from jail releases via TJCI.
Objective: Promote SWEAP details and worksites to reduce weekend sentences.
Objective: Plan for PREA standards in jail, and reduce inmate medical via Medicare enrollment.
Objective: Maintain relationship with National Safety Institute for CPR training cost efficiencies.
Objective: Ensure the safety, education and welfare of our youth and elderly.
Objective: Training of personnel, especially in advanced DNA, and maintain accreditation standards.
COMMUNICATIONS
GOAL: Facilitate/improve internal and external oral and wireless communications.
a. Objective: Utilize technology to enhance operations, especially Gamewell system & Nixle notifications.
c. Objective: Promote collaborative efforts with inter-county radio consortium to address interoperability.
d. Objective: Make grant application for PSAP upgrades in design, equipment, dispatch room, CAD, etc.
e. Objective: Maintain full staffing of dispatchers, training hours and accreditation standards.
f. Objective: Research/implement applicable NG911 standards of operation including Text to 911, to FD’s, etc.
g. Objective: Improve air quality in Communications Center via Xybix airborne germ eliminators.
h. Objective: Complete SICG-2 grant tower site batteries, obtain and upgrade portable and mobile radios, etc.
PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
GOAL: Manage resources and personnel to optimize efficient and effective services.
a. Objective: Improve efficiency of use of new time clock system as is too time consuming for supervisors.
b. Objective: Enhance purchase order process and increase administrative efficiencies with QuickBooks.
d. Objective: Increase revenues and reduce costs where applicable, especially via asset forfeitures, etc.
e. Objective: Maintain professional administrative accreditation and training standards.
f. Objective: Implement recommendations appropriate as gleaned from DCJS administrative study.
g. Objective: Create electronic access to agency policy instructions for improved efficiency.
h. Objective: Cross train where applicable Civil Office staff, Records, and Administrative support.
i. Objective: Collaborate with other inter, intra and community agencies for optimizing efficiencies.
j. Objective: Maintain members’ safety through training and issuing protective clothing and equipment.
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RETROSPECT
1959
2013 COOK-CHILL
WAS COMMENCED JUNE 1
In the past five years food costs have risen to $100K and
the cost per meal has gone to $1.83. The inmate
population has been as high in the time as 467 admitted
to the jail. In 2013 the Cook Manager Bob Miller had
two full time cooks assisting him. In assessing efficiencies the Sheriff signed a contract with NYS Department
of Correctional Services Nutrition Division to enter into
the Cook-Chill program where main entrees and other
food and beverages are prepared by DOCS at their
Oneida facility and then shipped out to prisons and jails
across the state. The Sheriff’s goal was to save 15% in
food costs to the jail. The number of meals served was
53,636. The actual cost to the jail for food in 2013 was
$89K. Although the program was only in service for
seven months the $11K savings were apparent and the
cost per meal dropped to $1.66. As we go into 2014 and
use the program for a whole year the $ savings will
increase. The county was also able to eliminate one FT
cook position and utilize PT cooks due to less
preparation time by using cook-chill.
In 1959 Yates County Jail Matron and Head
Cook Agnes Spike is shown in the Jail
Kitchen making gingerbread man cookies for the
inmates in the 1904 built county jail that had a
capacity of 28 both male and female, and the
kitchen had two refrigerators and two standard
stoves. She also did the inmate laundry. There
were 160 admitted to the jail that year and 14,928
meals were produced from the jail kitchen by
Agnes and an assistant cook. The cost that year
for inmate food was $5,632.39 and the estimated
cost of each meal averaged 38 cents.
NYS DOCS FOOD PROCESSING
FACILTY ONEIDA COUNTY
400 GALLON KETTLE
COOK-CHILL
TRANSPORT
TRUCKS
YC JAIL KITCHEN
FOOD ENTREES
ARRIVE AT
YATES COUNTY JAIL
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Yates County Sheriff’s Office Personnel
Effective 3/31/14
Sheriff Ron Spike
Undersheriff John Gleason
Law Enforcement Bureau
Lt Todd Sotir
Corrections Bureau
Lt Clay Rugar
PT CO J Edgar Emerson
Court Security Division
Sgt CS Off Randy Schwingle
Sr Inv Scott Backer
Sgt Chad Gridley
PT CO Nick DiRisio
Crt Sec Sr Off Diana DeKay
Inv Patrick Manahan/ USRT
Sgt Jared Bailey
PT CO Lisa Wood
Crt Sec Off William Bacher
Inv Arlyn Cunningham
Sgt Louis Aaron
PT CO Anthony Nieves
Crt Sec Off Derek Christensen
Sgt John Warner
Sgt Antonia Lerch
PT CO Anthony Hill
PT CO CS Pam Housel
Sgt Edwin Nemitz
Sgt David Smith
PT CO Derek Chisom
PT CO CS Eric Burden
Sgt Frank Ryan
CO Donald Danforth
PT CO Jennifer Craig
PT CO Patrick McKnight
Sgt Derek Blumbergs
CO David Head
Sgt Shawn Lamphier
CO R.C. Miller
Dep Pat Killen
CO Alan Mack
911 Communication Div.
Y/Dep Richard Simpson/ USRT
CO Christine DiRisio
Chief Disp Sandy Smith
Dep Brandon Jensen
CO Jill Emerson
Sr Disp Ann Niver
Administration Bureau
Dep Kevin Crofoot
CO Adam Talley/ USRT
Sr Disp Eric Marelli
ATS Kerry Brennan
Dep Chad Betts
CO Brian Tomion/ USRT
Sr Disp Dusty Blumbergs
Shrf’s Sec'y Sandi Siwak
Dep Jeffrey Rider
CO Judi Messenger
Disp Michael Chapman/ USRT
Civil Acct Clk Jean Coon
Dep Charles Emerson
CO Joan Bonnett
Disp Lindsay Tones
Typist/Rec Clk Juanita Lohnes
Dep Bradley Cole
Dep Pat Breuer
CO Dorothy Shanto
CO Judy Hoover
Disp Lisa Williams
Disp Phil Biehls
PT Acct Clk Typist Carrie Maloney
Dep Brad Conover
CO Pamela Whitford
Disp Amy McAdams
Animal Control Unit
Dep Andy Moesch
CO Karen Shaffer
Disp Jason Bassett
ACO Tom Morris
Dep Kevin Campbell
CO Jeff Meyers
Disp Andrew Campbell
PT ACO Off Richard Lafler
Dep Chris Hansen
CO Neil Freeland/ USRT
Disp Bryan Housel
PT Dep Brian Winslow
CO Greg Hampsey
Disp VACANT
Jail Medical
PT Dep Daryl Jones/ USRT
CO Patricia Fox
PT Disp David Harrington/ USRT
Jail Nurse Erica Verdeham
PT Dep Randy Andrews
CO Cindy Kuhner
PT Dep Brad Quayle/ USRT
CO Robert Quayle III
Jail Kitchen/Laundry Div.
PT Deputy Steven Quayle
CO James Palmer
Jail Cook/Mgr Bob Miller
Jail Support Services
PT MarPat Off Pamela Housel
CO Bonnie Clawson
Cook Connie Greenfield
Jail Optom/Canandaigua Eye Care
PT MarPat Off Greg Fingar
PT MarPat Off Jack Stover
CO Daniel Scott
CO Corey Bates
PT Cook Stacy Stoddard
PT Cook Phyllis Hamm
Jail Chap/ Rev. Kenneth Sisson
GED Teacher Ginger Allen
PT MarPat Off Patrick McKnight
CO Glen Hastings
PT MarPat Reid Jensen
CO Daniel Davis
Sr. Communications Mech
Counselor John Lambrosa
PT MarPat Nathan Tormey
CO Jarred Dougherty
Andy Siwak
Literacy Inst Charles Marks
PT MarPat Jim Mullins
CO Jim Stenzel
Jail Ministry Volunteers
CO Anthony Nesbit
Public Health Nurses
K-9
CO Paul Hubbard
Mental Health/Physicians/S&S Hosp
Kinni
CO Albert Brush
Mental Health Counselors
Hasko
CO Deborah Carlsen
Alcohol Abuse Counselors
PT CO Brandon DeHond
PTCO Wayne Marsh
PT CO Jeremy Panzik
PT Jail Phys/Dr Regina Lilly
Barber Stacy Seeley
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