Report 2011 - Yuba County Sheriff`s Office

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YUBA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
2011 ANNUAL REPORT
Building a Safe Community
Through Collaboration
STEVEN L. DURFOR, SHERIFF-CORONER
215 5th Street, Suite 150
Marysville, CA 95901
http://sheriff.co.yuba.ca.us
COVER PHOTOS:
YUBA SUTTER AREA GANG ENFORCEMENT (YSAGE) TASK FORCE
BY DEPUTY STEVE HOUSTON
OTHER PHOTOS BY DEPUTY HOUSTON &
DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICER PAULA GOMES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COUNTY & SHERIFF‟S OFFICE MANAGEMENT STAFF ................................................................. 1
MESSAGE FROM THE SHERIFF ........................................................................................................... 2
VISION, MISSION, VALUES, MOTTO ................................................................................................... 3
ORGANIZATION CHART........................................................................................................................ 4
DIVISIONS
OPERATIONS DIVISION
PATROL OPERATIONS & COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING ....................................... 6
CRIME PREVENTION ................................................................................................................. 6
COMPSTAT .................................................................................................................................. 7
RESERVE & CADET PROGRAMS ............................................................................................ 7
STARS, POSSE, & CORONER .................................................................................................... 8
INVESTIGATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 8
GANG UNIT ................................................................................................................................. 9
NARCOTICS/MARINE ENFORCEMENT/S.A.F.E.................................................................... 10
SEARCH & RESCUE & SWAT ................................................................................................... 11
CANINE UNIT .............................................................................................................................. 12
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECORDS .................................................................................... 13
ANIMAL CARE SERVICES ........................................................................................................ 14
TECH SUPPORT, CRIME ANALYSIS & SLEEP TRAIN AMPHITHEATER ........................ 15
JAIL DIVISION
JAIL, CIVIL & PRISON REALIGNMENT.................................................................................. 16
COURT SECURITY ..................................................................................................................... 17
ACCOMPLISHMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 18
AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS ..................................................................................................... 29
STATISTICS .............................................................................................................................................. 40
County of Yuba
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ROGER ABE, CHAIRMAN
SUPERVISOR, 4TH DISTRICT
ANDY VASQUEZ
SUPERVISOR, 1ST DISTRICT
JOHN NICOLETTI
SUPERVISOR, 2ND DISTRICT
MARY JANE GRIEGO
SUPERVISOR, 3RD DISTRICT
HAL STOCKER
SUPERVISOR, 5TH DISTRICT
ROBERT F. BENDORF
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
STEVEN L. DURFOR
SHERIFF-CORONER-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR
JERRY A. READ
UNDERSHERIFF
MARK CHANDLESS
CAPTAIN
JAIL/CIVIL DIVISION
RON JOHNSON
CAPTAIN
OPERATIONS DIVISION
SHAUN SMITH
LIEUTENANT
HILL PATROL
DAMON GIL
LIEUTENANT
VALLEY PATROL
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ALAN LONG
CAPTAIN
BRANDON BARNES
LIEUTENANT
INVESTIGATIONS
A MESSAGE FROM SHERIFF DURFOR
I am pleased to provide you the Yuba County Sheriff‟s Office 2011 Annual
Report. During this past year, for the third year in a row, the unprecedented
financial crisis has impacted very citizen and affected every level of
government. Public safety has not been immune. Throughout California, we
see law enforcement agencies laying off numerous officers and making drastic
reductions in service levels to their communities as they struggle to balance
declining budgets.
In the Yuba County Sheriff‟s Office, one constant challenge has been
providing the high level service you expect while trying to maintain sufficient
staffing to perform our duties and staying within our reduced budget. Through
great fiscal restraint, anticipation of budget shortfalls and responsible
allocation of our resources, we have met every budget reduction asked of us
while avoiding employee layoffs and degrading public service that is
commonplace throughout the nation. Due to fiscal declines, we are faced with
leaving nineteen positions vacant department-wide which has returned us to
1999 staffing levels.
When I took office in 2007, my staff and I set very high standards for integrity, professionalism and service
to the county. Despite these seemingly insurmountable budgetary obstacles, enormous new responsibilities
thrust upon us through criminal justice realignment and dramatic increases in calls for service from the
public; I am proud to report that we have not lowered our standards and met these challenges confronting
our community.
I anticipate we will be faced with more fiscal challenges in the years ahead, but I assure you that the men
and women of the Yuba County Sheriff‟s Office will not waver in providing you the best service possible.
Each day, they have performed their duties as consummate professionals to fulfill their obligation to the
people of Yuba County. The dedication of all the people of the Sheriff‟s Office makes me proud to be your
Sheriff.
Sincerely,
Steven L. Durfor
Sheriff-Coroner
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YUBA COUNTY SHERFF’S DEPARTMENT
MOTTO
Building a Safe Community
VISION
It is the vision of the Yuba County Sheriff‟s Department to establish and maintain a safe
community.
LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION MISSION
Our mission is to serve the public through effective crime prevention and strong law
enforcement, consistent with our core values. We are committed to working in
partnership with the community to identify and resolve public safety and quality of life
issues.
JAIL DIVISION MISSION
The mission of the Yuba County Jail Division is to provide the safe, efficient, humane
and secure custody of all persons incarcerated. We prepare prisoners mentally and
physically for their successful reintegration into the community.
VALUES
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We demand the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
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We will have the courage to stand between our citizens and those who would
victimize them. We will do what is right even when it is unpopular or difficult.
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We value community partnerships.
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We value the public‟s trust and vow to treat our citizens with respect and dignity.
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We recognize our employees as our most valued asset.
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We recognize the importance of investing in the future of the youth of our
community.
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We value the implementation of best practices in the delivery of our services and we
recognize the importance of reviewing our procedures, programs and performance
to evaluate our effectiveness and make changes as needed.
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ORGANIZATION CHART
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DIVISIONS
OPERATIONS DIVISION
JAIL/CIVIL DIVISION
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OPERATIONS DIVISION
Annual Report
Of the three divisions in the Sheriff‟s Office, the
Operations Division is the most visible to the
public. There are many units and specialty
assignments within the Operations Division.
improve those areas. The attention to multihousing areas compliments some of the other
objectives, such as cleaning up abandoned and
dangerous properties, and working with local
businesses to make them less susceptible to
crime.
Patrol Operations
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Crime Prevention
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Patrol Operations is committed to providing the
best services in a manner consistent with our
department‟s mission statement and core values.
The patrol deputies provide services 24 hours a
day to citizens in both the foothill and valley
patrol beats. Patrol Operations took 5,630
reports and made 2,338 arrests during 2011.
Additionally, the patrol deputies responded to
30,726 calls for service. Patrol deputies made
23,789 self initiated contacts during the same
time period validating the pro-active mind set
the department takes towards resolving
community issues.
The current economic climate has affected all of
us in one way or another. Individually and
collectively the community is witnessing a
variety of enterprises and entities having to
reduce and/or eliminate various divisions and
programs. Fortunately the Yuba County
Sheriff‟s Department has not been forced to
eliminate its crime prevention efforts. By being
open to constructive creativity and some
restructuring, the Sheriff‟s Department has been
able to continue its crime prevention efforts.
During the 2011 year, the following are merely a
snippet of the crime prevention efforts put forth
by the Crime Prevention Unit.
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Community Oriented Policing
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The Community Policing philosophy continues
to play a vital role in the strategic planning for
the Yuba County Sheriff‟s Department. The
ability to work together with other county and
state agencies, as well as the members of the
community, allows the department to focus on
resolving issues that affect the quality of life of
our citizens.
2,563
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Neighborhood Watch meetings and
contacts
Business contacts in the various foothill
communities
Public Events, including parades, health
fairs, etc.
Plan reviews – CPTED i.e. Crime
Prevention Through Environmental
Design
Surveys – CPTED i.e. Crime
Prevention Through Environmental
Design
Crime prevention informational door
hangers distributed in residential areas
School contacts
COMPSTAT
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2011 was the fourth year of the Sheriff‟s
Department utilizing the crime control model
known as COMPSTAT. COMPSTAT, short for
Computer Statistics, is a law enforcement
management philosophy that got its start in the
mid nineties in New York City under the
leadership of then Police Commissioner William
Bratton. Following its implementation in what
Among the major concentrations of recent
community policing projects has been the crime
free multi-housing program.
Department
members have worked to develop relationships
with management teams from the various
multiple resident complexes to maintain and
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was known as one of the most crime ridden
cities in America; New York City saw a drastic
decline in crime and an improved quality of life
in the City. Although many different factors can
affect crime trends over time, there is little doubt
that the NYPD‟s relentless assessment of crime
problems through the analysis of timely
intelligence and the rapid deployment of
effective crime reduction tactics proved to be a
success.
requirements. Reserve Deputies work directly
alongside full-time Deputies and expose
themselves to the same dangers.
The Sheriff‟s Department regularly employs
between 20-25 Reserve Deputies. In 2011, they
worked 5,387 hours, the equivalent of almost
three full-time deputies. Although Reserve
Deputies work special assignments and events,
the vast majority of their time is committed to
patrol work.
In 2008, borrowing from the original framework
and goals of the New York City Model, the
Yuba County Sheriff‟s Department implemented
its own version of Compstat. In 2011, our
Compstat process was revised from a weekly
format to a monthly one in order to allow for a
more comprehensive selection of data for
analysis, and an improved time frame with
which to implement follow up and measure the
results of our response to crime and quality of
life issues in Yuba County.
Compstat is an ever evolving process here at
Yuba County Sheriff‟s Department. Never
satisfied with the status quo, we‟re always
evaluating the process for improvements and
strive to make it the most effective program
possible. It is especially important in these lean
economic times that we use our resources in the
most efficient way possible, and with the
guidance of Compstat we feel we are doing just
that. Compstat assists us in putting Deputies
where they are needed most, helps us quickly
identify crime problems for swift response, and
focuses efforts on crime prevention so that we
can be Proactive rather than Reactive in our
effort to build a safe community for the Citizens
of Yuba County.
You can learn more about the types of crimes
tracked in Compstat by referring to the Statistics
section of the Annual Report.
Sheriff’s Cadet Program
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The Yuba County Sheriff‟s Department Cadet
Program uses a training-centered approach to
introduce young men and women to the law
enforcement profession. The program is
designed to give youth, aged 16-22, instruction
in law enforcement procedures through a fiftysix hour core course. The course curriculum
includes patrol, correctional and dispatching
concepts. Upon completion of the core course
cadets are provided with monthly, four-hour,
training sessions. The program focuses on
giving cadets exposure to all aspects of the
Sheriff‟s Department.
Cadets are required to ride a minimum of 16
hours a month. They are also asked to
participate in several community events during
the year, and they take part in a yearly cadet
competition that evaluates the cadet‟s
performance in a variety of law enforcement
related activities. Several graduates of the cadet
program have gone on to become full-time peace
officers. Former cadets have gone on to
positions with the Yuba County Gang Unit, Net5, and the Yuba County Jail.
Patrol Reserve Deputy Program
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The Reserve Deputy Program supplements
Patrol Operations.
Sheriff‟s Reserves are
citizens who have an interest in serving their
community by assisting the Sheriff‟s
Department. The Reserve Deputy Program
offers the department a cost-effective method to
enhance patrol capabilities and reduce overtime
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STARS Volunteer Program
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Coroner
The Sheriff‟s STARS Volunteers continue the
tradition of providing support to the Department
in numerous ways. A sampling of what the
volunteers are involved with include working in
our Records Division, the Jail Commissary,
providing office support throughout the
department, maintaining the Department‟s
vehicle fleet, assisting Animal Care Services,
conducting civilian patrolling as well as
participating in a variety of public events.
In Yuba County, as in the majority of California
counties, the Sheriff is also the Coroner. All
Deputy Sheriffs assigned to patrol are also
Deputy Coroners.
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The Coroner is responsible for investigating the
cause and manner of all sudden, unusual, and
unattended deaths.
The responsibility to
investigate any criminal act associated with the
death is the responsibility of the law
enforcement agency in whose jurisdiction the
crime occurred. As the Coroner, the Sheriff‟s
Department is also responsible for safeguarding
the property of the deceased until it can be
returned to the rightful next of kin.
In 2011 STARS volunteers donated 7,940 hours
of time. The STARS Program began in October
1996. Since the inception of the program
STARS volunteers have donated 217,764 hours
of service to the Sheriff‟s Department and the
community of Yuba County.
In 2011, the Yuba County Sheriff‟s Department
logged 613 deaths compared to 607 in 2010. It
was necessary to perform autopsies in 107 of
those cases to determine the cause of death.
Yuba County (including the incorporated cities)
had 4 homicides (versus 2 in 2010), 32
accidental deaths (30 in 2010), and 9 suicides for
the year (12 in 2010).
Sheriff’s Posses
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The Sheriff‟s Department boasts both a men‟s
and women‟s posse. These citizen volunteers are
active in the community as they participate in a
number of community events and functions
throughout the year. The posses also receive
training in search and rescue operations and they
are an important resource for our Technical
Search and Rescue Team. They have assisted in
countless search and rescue operations over the
years.
Investigations Unit
The Investigations Unit continues to be an
integral part of the department as well as a
tremendous asset to the Operations Division.
Members of the unit are selected based on their
aptitude to conduct thorough investigations.
Members of the unit receive additional training
and become proficient at complex interviews,
report writing, and advanced investigative
techniques.
The Investigations Unit also
contributes to other essential functions of the
department such as the gang unit, the marijuana
eradication team, high-tech crimes task force,
and Net-5. In addition to working cases,
members of the unit devote their time to
assisting the Patrol Division with the
department‟s COMPSTAT model by providing
available resources and equipment for
specialized details. Property crimes have been
a major focus of COMPSTAT and the
Investigations Unit was instrumental in
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recovering approx. $228, 495.00 worth of stolen
property in 2011.
county probation department to maximize its
efforts. In 2011, there were 24 cases filed with
the district attorney‟s office. There were 12
convictions for gang related crimes with an
additional 12 cases still pending trial. There
was just over 32 years of additional sentencing
due to gang enhancements with an additional 15
years of probation time handed out during
sentencing.
The Community Service Officer (CSO) position
continued to be an asset to the unit throughout
the year. The primary responsibility of this
position is being able to process large scale
crime scenes through specialized training and
equipment. Several cases were resolved thanks
in part to the unit‟s ability to enhance
surveillance video for positive suspect
identification. Additionally, 10 suspects were
positively identified in house through the use of
interface with the Automated Fingerprint
Identification System. The CSO position was
also instrumental in providing support to the sex
registrant program as well as the evidence
system.
The efforts of the gang unit resulted in 105
arrests in 2011. There were also 112 gang
validations completed as well. This is in
addition to the continued efforts and
contributions from the Yuba Sutter Gang Task
Force, which works out of the Net-5 Offices in
Yuba City. The sheriff‟s department has a
member assigned to this task force and the gang
unit works in conjunction with the task force on
more
complex
investigations
requiring
additional resources. The sheriff‟s department
continued operational oversight of the Yuba
Sutter Anti-Gang Enforcement (YSAGE) detail
during 2011. This collaborative effort resulted
in 24 deployments in the Yuba Sutter area
resulting in 99 arrests and 117 gang validations.
The Investigations Unit had an exceptionally
productive year in 2011 with 269 new cases
being assigned while closing out 270 cases. In
all, the unit made 169 arrests. The majority of
the cases worked were related to sex crimes and
property crimes, however there were other high
profile investigations that required the unit‟s
involvement.
The gang unit remains dedicated to educating
members of our community about gang
awareness. The gang unit works in cooperation
with county schools, neighborhood watch
programs, and special interest groups who
request gang presentations. The gang unit will
continue to work towards building and
maintaining a safe community for our citizens.
Gang/Intelligence Unit
The Sheriff‟s Gang Unit continued to challenge
itself to meet the needs of the community, all
while meeting gang related issues head on. The
gang unit focuses on the pro-active enforcement
of gang members through comprehensive
investigations, coordinated searches, and a strict
validation process. The gang unit works in
partnership with state parole as well as the
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Narcotics Enforcement Team
Marine Enforcement
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The Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET-5), a
task force comprised of local law enforcement
teamed with the California Bureau of Narcotics
Enforcement, has for decades provided the local
Yuba-Sutter communities with a formidable
team of professionals dedicated to the
eradication of illicit drugs and to improving the
quality of life for local citizens. This partnership
between neighboring agencies has proven to be
an effective tool for combating the drug related
issues that impact our communities.
The Marine Enforcement Detail is responsible
for patrolling the lakes and rivers in Yuba
County. The unit is staffed year-round with a
Sergeant and a Deputy Sheriff. During the
summer months a limited term deputy is added
to the unit and is assigned exclusively to
Bullards Bar Reservoir.
The Yuba County Sheriff‟s Department
continues to contribute a deputy to Net-5 as well
as a member to the Yuba Sutter Gang Task
Force. These two elements work together, as
drug and gang related issues typically overlap
during the investigative process.
In 2011, the NET-5/Gang Task Force made
almost 300 arrests in the bi-county area,
including 100 that were gang-related. Within
Yuba County, the team made over 80 arrests and
served 39 search warrants resulting in the
seizure of multiple ounces of heroin and
cocaine, as well as a methamphetamine
production lab.
Collins Lake
This year involved two drownings which
occurred in the Yuba River at the Daguerre
Point Dam. On June 16th a 17 year old and his
step-father both perished in the water after their
kayaks went over the falls. The juvenile became
separated from the party and apparently was not
able to exit the water in time, before going over.
The step-father followed his son over in an
attempt to save him. Both victims were
recovered downstream.
Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE)
The sheriff‟s department was able to secure state
funding from a grant specifically designed to
track and monitor those citizens required to
register for having been convicted of certain sex
crimes. The funding from this grant was secured
mid-year and the funds were used for some
equipment needs as well as funding for 8
deployments. These deployments resulted in
180 compliance checks and 7 arrests. In staying
consistent with the department‟s mission
statement, deployments will continue in to the
New Year to ensure the safety of our
community.
April 30th a husband and his disabled wife
overturned their fishing boat on the Feather
River near Star Bend Boat Ramp. The two were
rescued by other river fishermen.
July 10th a group of five rafters were rescued
from the Yuba River behind the Yuba-Sutter
Disposal site. Their raft overturned and all
parties were removed unharmed from the water.
May 29th a group of three people was rescued
from an island just above the Daguerre Point
Dam. The trio saw the falls ahead them, but
were unable to make it to shore and diverted to
the island. With the assistance of a CHP
Helicopter, all three were safely removed.
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subject has not been found and searches
continue periodically in the area.
Enforcement continued focusing mainly on
Camp Far West and Bullards, where approx. 22
citations were issued.
July 12, 2011: Two juveniles were stranded on a
debris pile in the middle of the Yuba River in
the Shad Pad area. Yuba County SAR Members,
as well as Linda Fire Department Members were
successful in rescuing the juveniles.
Technical Search and Rescue
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It is the responsibility of the Sheriff‟s
Department to coordinate search and rescue
efforts in the County of Yuba as well as
responding to mutual aid requests in the region.
To achieve this goal the department has
established a Technical Search and Rescue
Team (SAR) that is trained to perform search
and rescue missions on both land and water.
October 13, 2011: Town of Washington, Nevada
County. Nevada County Sheriff‟s Department
requested mutual aid for the search of a missing
three year old, who wondered off the family
property following his dog. Yuba County SAR
members searched several areas with no success.
The child was later found by a logging truck
driver walking down a logging road. The child
was safely returned.
The team is comprised of 8 full-time members
of the Sheriff‟s Department who are trained in
swift water rescue, underwater rescue and
recovery, as well as the latest techniques and
strategies for search operations on land.
The following summarizes the Technical Search
and Rescue deployments in 2011:
March 9, 2011: Oroville Wildlife Area, Butte
County. Butte County Sheriff‟s Department
requested mutual aid for the search of a missing
56 year old male. Members of the Yuba County
SAR Team located the deceased missing person,
submerged in one of the wildlife ponds,
apparently the victim of an accidental slip and
fall.
SWAT Team
March 15, 2011: Truckee, Nevada County.
Nevada County Sheriff‟s Department requested
mutual aid for a missing at risk 18 year old,
suffering from schizophrenia and drug addiction.
This search had taken place during heavy snow
fall. The subject was found after having
committed suicide.
The Specialized Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
Team is a unit within the Operation‟s Division
that serves to provide a coordinated team
response to critical incidents beyond the scope
of patrols capabilities. The team is made up of
two elements, a tactical element, and an element
comprised of crisis negotiators (CNT). Both
elements work cohesively through a command
structure to resolve issues such as hostage rescue
incidents or barricaded subjects. The tactical
element is also skilled at performing rescue
work, open area searches, high risk arrest and
search warrant services, anti-sniper activity, and
V.I.P. protection details.
April 25, 2011: Fish and Game Wildlife
property on Dolan Harding Road. The Yuba
County SAR and Posse (both men and women)
searched the wildlife area for a mentally
challenged missing person, who was last seen
with his alcohol addicted brother in the area.
This search carried over the course of several
days with multiple missions. To date, the
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SWAT and CNT members conduct training on a
monthly basis and training objectives are
consistent with those recommended by the
California Peace Officer Standards of Training
(POST). The SWAT team consistently meets or
exceeds these recommended standards.
In
addition to monthly trainings, SWAT personnel
are members of the National Tactical Officers
Association (NTOA), California Tactical
Officer‟s Association (CATO) and the
California Association of Hostage Negotiators
(CAHN). These additional resources provide
guidance on a variety of training topics and legal
issues.
Canine Program
The handlers and their partners that make up the
Yuba County Sheriff‟s Department K-9 program
performed outstanding during the year. Dep.
Lybarger and K-9 Spike, together with Dep.
Thornton and K-9 Bear, and Dep. Houston and
K9 Rory, conducted demonstrations at several
schools in both Yuba and Sutter Counties,
performing to over 1,000 students. In addition,
K-9 Spike and K-9 Bear are certified narcotic
detection dogs, and as such they conducted
searches at multiple Yuba County schools in an
effort to keep our educational environments drug
free.
The Yuba County Sheriff‟s K-9 Program
remains one of the highest performing and
multi-faceted units in Northern California. The
teams work together during over 500 hours of
yearly training. Whether it was Dep. Houston
and K-9 Rory tracking copper wire theft
suspects through waist high weeds; Dep.
Thornton and K-9 Bear deploying and garnering
a surrender/arrest of a suspect; or Dep. Lybarger
and K-9 Spike finding drugs or weapons during
a search, the one constant was outstanding and
professional police work by all.
In 2011, SWAT assisted with serving eight high
risk search warrants. SWAT was also called out
to resolve two additional critical incidents that
occurred. Training exercises were conducted
with the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the
Yuba City Police Department, the Sutter County
Sheriff‟s Department, Butte County Sheriff‟s
Department and Beale Air Force Base. The
SWAT Team was instrumental in coordinating
with neighboring agencies to co-host the first
ever Yuba Sutter SWAT challenge, which
included teams from throughout Northern
California competing in a variety of tactical
scenarios.
The members of the team
consistently look for new and innovative tactical
solutions for providing the best possible services
to the community.
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The Sheriff‟s Department Support Services
Division is responsible for providing support
service to units and divisions within the
Department through a variety of programs and
services. The division is responsible for
management of our fleet of vehicles, mandated
training, facilities and equipment in addition to
these sub-units.
In 2010, we completed an upgrade of our
Communications Center. We went from three
fully equipped stations to four, all outfitted with
state of the art Enhanced 911 equipment, new
telephones, and radio interfaces. New furniture,
headsets, digital recording equipment and a
move from the cramped first floor center to a
more spacious third floor location were made
possible by a grant from the State 911 fund.
Communications & Records
In 2010, our Communications Center received
and processed 13,741 911-calls for service, an
increase of more than 1,000 calls from the
previous year.
Emergency Dispatchers are fully trained to
perform law enforcement, fire and medical
dispatching. They are skilled at making quick
decisions and working under the most stressful
of situations. Multi-tasking is vital to being a
successful dispatcher as they are frequently
called upon to balance and triage several issues
simultaneously.
The Yuba County Sheriff‟s Department‟s
Dispatch Center is the central processing point
for information received by the department.
Dispatchers are often the first point of contact
for the public so it is our goal to provide
assistance in a professional and caring manner.
The Dispatch Center uses a Computer Aid
Dispatch (CAD) software program. CAD
simplifies the taking of calls and dispatching
functions by capturing the information and
organizing it. Our radio system has the
capability of communicating with not only Yuba
County law enforcement, fire and medical, but
other first responder agencies throughout the
Yuba-Sutter area.
Our Dispatch Center processes requests for law
enforcement, fire and medical services for the
unincorporated areas of Yuba County. We
accept both emergency 911 calls as well as nonemergency calls for service. As such, we are
staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are
the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for
all of Yuba County, except for the City of
Marysville.
The Sheriff‟s Department received 34,096 calls
for service in 2010. By comparison we handled
32,707 in 2009, an increase of 1,389 calls. In
addition, Deputies self-initiated 38,107 calls in
2010 versus 38,753 the previous year.
The ability for citizens to quickly and easily
contact us is critical for providing the quality of
service our community deserves. 911 calls are
handled expeditiously because we know how
important those precious few seconds are. Our
two-way radio capabilities allow us continuous
communication with all emergency responders
in our jurisdiction and beyond with advances in
interoperability efforts that have been
implemented recently.
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In cases of local emergencies such as floods or
fires, the Sheriff‟s Department can notify
residents through the Wide Area Rapid
Notification or “WARN” system. This is an
automated telephone notification system that can
send emergency messages simultaneously to
multiple households to landline telephones. We
have the ability to select the specific boundaries
of the area to be notified, and modify the
message as needed. The system has an
automatic redial feature that will redial any
numbers where a person did not answer. It does
not recognize answering machines.
Transporting stray, injured animals to
veterinarians for emergency care
Rescuing animals from locked vehicles
and abusive, neglectful conditions
Providing assistance in locating services
for wild animal removal
Impounding loose and stray animals
Administering a rabies control program
Helping citizens resolve nuisance
problems such as complaints about
barking dogs
Investigating dog bite complaints
Assisting other agencies such as law
enforcement, fire and code enforcement
Educating pet owners on the importance
of spaying & neutering their cats and dogs
Animal rescue during disaster situations
The Records Unit is responsible for maintaining
an extensive records section, which includes
criminal reports, permits, criminal arrest records,
crime statistics, Live Scan fingerprinting, arrest
records and a variety of other documents. The
unit provides mandated data collection on
specific statistics required by the State. Records
staff are usually the first point of contact for
Animal Care Services keeps lost pets safe until
they are reunited with their owner or adopted
into a new family. We are especially proud of
our animal adoption program. We have worked
hard to build strong community partnerships to
help connect animals with loving families. The
program‟s primary goal is to place as many
animals for adoption as possible.
After-hour service is restricted to emergencies
and responses are made to the following
incidents:
Pick up injured animals from public
roads, streets, etc.
Quarantining strays or unidentifiable
animals involved in biting incidents.
Identifiable animals will be quarantined
the next workday.
Pick up animals from law enforcement or
fire whenever needed.
Whenever ACS determines the public‟s
health or safety is involved.
anyone visiting the Sheriff‟s Department.
Animal Care Services
Animal Care Services (ACS) is a unit of the
Yuba County Sheriff‟s Department assigned to
the Support Services Division. ACS provides
service to the unincorporated areas of the
County, as well as limited services to the City of
Marysville, City of Wheatland and Beale Air
Force Base.
In 2011, the Yuba County ACS Shelter took in
2,057 dogs, 2,355 cats, and 98 “other” animals;
for a total of 4,510 intakes for the year.
ACS does far more than care for lost, injured
and abandoned animals in our community. ACS
provides a wide variety of services that protect
both citizens and animals, including:
ACS responded to 5,549 calls for service in
2011; licensed 6,564 dogs, and investigated 381
animal bites (331 dog bites and 50 cat bites).
Refer to the Statistics Section of this report for
additional facts.
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Technical Support:
Sleep Train Amphitheatre
The Support Services Division maintains a
strong working relationship with the County‟s
Information Technology Unit. Besides the daily
maintenance of our computers and other forms
of technology, we work closely with Information
Technology to continuously identify and
implement our latest technological needs.
The Sleep Train Amphitheatre is a live
entertainment venue located in south Yuba
County. It is owned and operated by Live
Nation, one of the largest promoters of live
entertainment in the nation. This outdoor
amphitheatre has a capacity of approximately
18,500. 2011 marked its 12th year of operation.
Since its doors first opened in 2000 with Stone
Temple Pilots as the headlining act, the
amphitheatre has been home to 168 concerts
covering a wide range of musical interests.
Patrol Deputies have the benefit of having
computer technology in their patrol cars. This
links them directly to our main office giving
them complete access to available records, as
well as state and federal databases. Criminal
reports, booking records, and arrest warrants are
among the information instantly accessed and
exchanged
through
this
connectivity.
Maintaining such a complex and vital system
takes constant attention and ingenuity.
Crime Analysis:
The Sheriff‟s Department has a full time crime
analyst. She is assigned to the Support Services
Division, but assists all areas of the department.
Crime analysis is a systematic and analytical
process of reviewing the large volume of
information captured by the department through
a myriad of methods to identify crime patterns
and trends. This information allows staff to
work more efficiently and effectively by
directing resources toward identified problems.
It also allows us to more intelligently plan crime
prevention efforts, aid in criminal investigations,
increase apprehensions, inform the public, and
deploy personnel.
The Sleep Train Amphitheatre has hosted many
of the largest names in the musical industry. In
2011, there were a total of 11 concerts that
brought nearly one hundred thousand patrons to
concerts ranging from Tim McGraw to Blink
182 to Journey. Over 1.65 million have attended
concerts these past 12 years. The Yuba County
Sheriff‟s Department contracts with Live Nation
to provide law enforcement service at each and
every concert. The cost for that service is paid
exclusively by Live Nation so there is no impact
to the local community. The amphitheatre will
once again be open in 2012 and the Sheriff‟s
Department will again work to help make going
to a concert there an enjoyable and safe
experience.
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Inmates received 5,690 instructional hours in
General Educational Development (GED)
preparation studies. Due to budget cuts, we
discontinued vocational education programs of
construction technology and janitorial services
on July 1, 2010.
Jail
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The Jail Division is responsible for the
administration and operation of our 432 bed jail.
The jail staff is charged with maintaining the
safe and secure confinement of persons placed in
their custody. In addition, the jail houses
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
detainees on a contract basis to generate revenue
for the county. The jail provides programs for
inmates to facilitate their rehabilitation and
successful reintegration into the community
upon release.
Jail Facts at a Glance
Number of jail beds
Number of bookings
Average Daily Population
Average number of contract inmates
Revenue from contract inmates
432
8,308
365
204
$6.2
(in millions)
Number of meals served
Hours of general education
413,146
5,690
Prison Realignment AB 109
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The jail is a necessary link in the criminal justice
system. There are a variety of programs
operating in the jail including medical, kitchen,
recreation - exercise, commissary, visiting, law
library, inmate education, work programs, work
furlough program and weekender program. The
jail operates under the guidelines set forth in
Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
Realignment generally refers to the shift in the
assignment of program and fiscal responsibilities
between the state and local governments. Under
AB 109, signed by Governor Jerry Brown in
April 2011 and funded by the state budget
passed in June 2011, prison realignment refers to
the shifting of criminal justice responsibilities
from the state prisons and parole board to local
county officials and superior courts.
In 2011 the average daily population (ADP) was
365 inmates, down from 393 in 2010. The ADP
consisted of 204 ICE contract prisoners and 161
county prisoners. The county prisoner
population is made up of those who are
sentenced to county jail and those who are
awaiting trial or sentencing. The jail generated
more than $6.2 million in 2011 which is down
about ten percent when compared to 2010.
Effective October 1, 2011, counties will be
expected to take over the supervision of
prisoners placed on parole whose last offense
was not a violent crime or a sex offense. There
are certain exceptions to this rule if the offender
is judged to be “high risk”. In addition, newly
convicted offenders who are deemed to be nonviolent, non-serious, and non-sex offenders will
be placed on probation or in local jails in lieu of
sentences to state prison. Lower risk parole
violators will be kept at the local level. AB 109
is prospective, which means no inmates
currently in state prison will be transferred to
county jails or released early.
Bookings decreased by 2 percent in 2011 from
8,509 in 2010 to 8,308 in 2011. The number of
meals prepared and served in the jail decreased
from 443,211 in 2010 to 413,146 in 2011.
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At full roll out of
the provisions of
AB 109, Yuba
County is projected
to
receive
and
house as additional
94 inmates that
would
have
previously served
their
sentence in
Click or go to:
http://calrealignment.org/
state prison. This
number does not
include parolees who are returned to custody for
technical parole violations and other misdeeds.
Civil Division personnel accept civil actions and
processes at the public counter or by mail. They
set up and track each action via a specialized
civil computer system. The system also tracks
monies held in trust or collected as fees.
Community service officers serve the majority
of actions. The patrol personnel assist with
process service in the outlying areas of the
county and when night service is required. The
civil function is governed by law established in
the Civil Code and the California Code of Civil
Procedures.
Yuba County received state funding to cover
start up costs and to offset the impact of these
new inmates; however, the funding falls short of
covering all the costs involved.
As a component of AB 109, Yuba County
formed a Community Corrections Partnership
group of stakeholders to develop an AB 109
implementation plan.
The completed plan
addresses strategies Yuba County will use to
effectively
manage
the
additional
responsibilities.
Some of those strategies
include home detention on electronic
monitoring, a day reporting center, a work
release program, county parole and others. Yuba
County Probation is also impacted with the
realignment of many parolees and is a partner
with the Sheriff‟s Office in some of the new
programs.
Court Security
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Civil
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The Sheriff has the responsibility to serve civil
processes and execute certain civil actions.
There are a wide variety of processes served
from the simple subpoena to the more complex
civil actions such as garnishments, evictions,
bank levies, personal property levies, and real
property levies. The civil office serves or
enforces approximately 6,000 civil actions per
year.
The department is responsible for providing
security in the five Superior Courts in the
County. In addition, bailiffs provide security for
other proceedings handled by visiting judges,
commissioners and referees.
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Management Issues
The Sheriff‟s Department performs a variety of functions. Managing these functions in order to provide
excellence in public safety, at the same time, being fiscally responsible to the citizens of Yuba County, is
ever-changing and needs to be constantly monitored. The following is many of the goals that have been
achieved toward this end during 2011:
Restructured areas of the organization due to budgetary restraints while avoiding layoffs.
Updated County Alarm Ordinance.
Continued planning process for new Sheriff‟s Facility located on Yuba Street.
Completed update to Department Policy Manual.
Developed a strategic plan for 2011 to identify and track our goals and maintain accountability for
completion. Since 2007, we have identified over 311 stated objectives with 77% completion.
Completed the fifth Department Annual Report. The 2011 report is the fifth consecutive year of
publishing an annual report after a lapse of more than 10 years.
STARS members volunteered 7,940 hours this past year and participated in 44 community events.
Participated in Avoid the Nine grant resulting in 140 pro-active DUI enforcement stops.
Finished the 3rd floor Dispatch and Records Center upgrade.
Remodeled department break room.
Completed the 911 wireless project which allowed YCSO to take over a majority of the 911
wireless calls from Yuba County residents and visitors. Only 911 wireless calls on or near a
highway are now going directly to the California Highway Patrol 911 Dispatch Center.
Performed internal audits department wide for cash management to ensure compliance with
governmental accounting standards and county policies.
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Reviewed and updated all departmental contracts and agreements for services and compliance.
Provided supplemental law enforcement services for the Hmong New Year Celebration.
Revised and instituted a documented roll-call training program.
Completed our 12th year providing supplemental law enforcement services to the Sleep Train
Amphitheatre. The Memorandum of Understanding with the venue ensures that all costs
associated with this service are paid by the owners of the venue with no fiscal impact to the
County.
K-9 and SWAT team assisted with filming of Secret Service Special for the Discovery Channel.
A Yuba County employee was appointed as the YSAGE coordinator.
Accomplished
event/dinner.
annual
STARS
appreciation
event/dinner
Reserve
Deputy Recognition
Provide Hepatitis B inoculations for all first-responder staff.
Put on a STARS Academy to instruct new volunteers about the department and their duties.
Sheriff‟s Office management cooked at annual Employee Appreciation Luncheon.
Staff participated in the Peace Officer‟s Memorial Service in Sacramento.
Worked in partnership with neighboring agencies to sustain the Net-5 Task Force despite
budgetary constraints resulting in the Department of Justice‟s exit from the program both in
personnel and financial.
Training
A well trained and educated work force is key for the success of an organization as well as preparing the
leaders of tomorrow. The following are training and educational accomplishments for 2011:
Continued internal training sessions to provide staff with ongoing training in perishable skills.
Continued providing P.O.S.T. certified training opportunities for staff.
Continued to provide supervisors the ability to apply for advanced training opportunities such as
the FBI National Academy, Command College and Supervisory Leadership Institute.
Applied for P.O.S.T. certification of specified in-house training in order to help meet compliance
requirements.
Annual SAREX training
SWAT attended training scenarios in Lodi as well as Butte County.
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SWAT participated in an active shooter scenario with BAFB.
Yuba Sutter SWAT teams hosted the first annual Yuba Sutter Challenge, hosting several teams
from the central valley in a SWAT competition.
Crime Analysis / COMPSTAT
Sheriff Durfor continued his 3-pronged strategic approach to address public safety issues in Yuba County.
These strategies are: aggressive, proactive enforcement; crime prevention; and, addressing quality of life
issues through Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving. This 3-pronged approach is all
coordinated and focused through the implementation of a process called COMPSTAT. COMPSTAT,
(computer statistics), is a strategic management philosophy using detailed crime analysis to identify crime
trends and patterns, develop strategies to combat crime problems and following up constantly to see that
the desired change was achieved and maintained. Under this design, deputies are assigned a beat and are
encouraged to take on their beat as their own “neighborhood” by getting to know the specific crime trends
in that beat. The patrol deputies regularly meet with their beat partners from different shifts and share
information about specific beat activity with one another. This structure provides a continuum of
information and familiarity that better equips deputies with the ability to address crime and quality of life
issues in their beat. This same beat structure is then used in analysis of crime patterns and trends in the
COMPSTAT meetings, where each beat is combined into a total jurisdictional review of crime in the
county each week. COMPSTAT continues to allow us to focus our resources more effectively, and
develop strategies to combat crime related problems and issues.
In addition to the Compstat program, the Crime Analysis Unit has realized additional accomplishments in
2011, including but not limited to the following:
Re-structured CompStat to expand certain individual roles and enhance effectiveness and
accountability.
More fully integrated crime analysis into daily resource planning and criminal investigations.
The Crime Analysis Unit responded to requests for additional information for Patrol Sergeants and
other staff to better understand and prepare action plans for the COMPSTAT process.
The Crime Analysis Unit sought to receive Stolen Vehicle reports for Yuba County that are taken
by the California Highway Patrol, and came to an agreement with CHP to receive those reports on
a weekly basis to be entered into a local database to be able to map out stolen and recovered
locations in relation to other Yuba County crime. In addition, Crime Analysis conducted Briefing
Training on Yuba County crime trends, for CHP Officers at the Yuba Sutter CHP office.
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The Crime Analysis Unit created on online map for in house use through the free ESRI Arc
Explorer web-based program, so that maps can be used interactively in briefing and Compstat
meetings. Several components of our in-house mapping have been enhanced this year, in particular
the addition of known offender data into the maps (probation, parole etc).
The Crime Analysis Unit began providing Agriculture Crime information to the Yuba Sutter Farm
Bureau and attended community meetings sponsored by the Farm Bureau to encourage
communication between the Ag Community and the Sheriff‟s Department in an effort to combat
Agriculture Crime.
The Crime Analysis Unit joined a Northern California Organized Retail Crime Prevention
organization and began providing crime alerts to a nationwide alert system known as “Crime Dex”
which is a free web based database for law enforcement and loss prevention agents.
Communications shared and received through this service in the past year has been valuable in
helping to solve cases, generate leads, and identify retail crime patterns in Yuba County and
beyond.
Crime Prevention/Community Oriented Policing
The crime prevention unit supports our approach to public safety and the COPPS philosophy is a
commitment to working in partnership with the community, and various other agencies within the county,
to promote proactive strategies to resolving community issues and improve the quality of life for our
citizens. These are components of the three-pronged approach to law enforcement. Below are some
achievements in the Crime Prevention and COPPS arena over the past year.
Sheriff Durfor held five Town Hall meetings throughout the county.
Participated in National Night Out by attending several community sponsored events.
Distributed crime prevention literature in an effort to improve community awareness to criminal
activity and provide crime prevention tips.
Attended several community events to promote crime prevention and community awareness.
Continued a strong child fingerprint registration program.
Established a working group with local farmers and ranchers for crime prevention and theft
awareness.
Deputies completed a COPPS project at Hidden Lakes in East Linda. The project required the
removal of blight, vehicles and trailers from the wooded, recreational area. It took excellent
teamwork between beat deputies, investigators and Code Enforcement personnel to get the
property cleaned up.
Completed the first full year of the new drug-intervention plan with Yuba County Schools
including canine searches of common areas of local campuses.
Multiple department members participated in the “shop with cops” program for kids.
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Participated in the annual Dr. Seuss Read a Thon
The Investigation Unit worked with the State Department of Food and Agriculture as well as the
Yuba County Department of Weights and Measures on a sting operation at local recyclers.
Technology
A number of technological advances have been accomplished over the past year. These tools enhance our
ability to provide services to the citizens of the county in a fast, efficient manner. Examples of the
accomplishments are listed below.
Continued working towards our Communications Center handling wireless 911 cellular calls.
Developed initial planning stages of radio programming for narrowband compliance.
Addressed pressing radio reception/transmission issues and made necessary upgrades
Obtained two Forensic Recovery Evidence Device(s) (FRED‟s) which allows trained Yuba
County Sheriff personnel to examine, remove, and store data from cellular phones, computers, and
other devices for evidence in the prosecution of numerous type crimes including computer, child
abuse, and person/property crimes.
Grants
Grant funding allows the Sheriff‟s Department to receive equipment and funding that assists in providing
services to the citizens of the County. The following are examples of some of the grants the Sheriff’s
Office has been successful in obtaining in 2011:
Participated in the Avoid the Nine Grant that focused on the enforcement and education of driving
while impaired.
Successfully applied for and received the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (BVP) award
through the U.S. Department of Justice. The program matches up to 50% of the cost of each
armored vest purchased by the Sheriff‟s Department.
Actively participated in a countywide Anti-Drug Abuse Enforcement Program with funding
provided through the Federal ADA Recovery Grant YDIPP. The program, administered through
Yuba County Probation, helps fund costs associated with the apprehension, prosecution and
suppression of drug offenders.
Successfully applied for and received the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Grant
awarded through the US Department of Justice. Funds are used for locating and eradicating illicit
cannabis plants and in the investigation and prosecution of those cases.
Successfully developed budget and received funding for the Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement
(SAFE) Grant. Grant funds used for enforcing restrictions on sex offenders, community
education programs and training.
Successfully applied for and received funding through the California Department of Boating and
Waterways (DBW) Grant Program for the purpose of performing Boating safety & enforcement
activities on Yuba County waterways.
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Gang Intelligence Unit
Our in-house gang unit was established in April 2007 and has proven to be an effective tool in combating
the gang influence in the county. Some accomplishments concerning the gang unit follow.
The Gang Unit went through a transition in 2011, seeing the last of the original members of the
unit rotating out, and although the unit is now run by two Detectives instead of a Detective
Sergeant and a Detective, the unit has not lost any momentum. The Gang Unit has still proven to
be an extremely effective tool in combating the gang issue in Yuba County.
In 2011 the Gang Unit filed 24 gang enhancement cases, with 12 leading to convictions with said
enhancements and the other 12 pending. As a result of the 12 gang enhancement cases that lead
to convictions, a total of 32 years and 4 months of prison time and 15 years probation was handed
down to area gang members. The Gang Unit made 105 total arrests in 2011, finishing the year
with 20% more arrests than in 2010.
Although prosecution of gang cases is an important element of the unit, the Gang Unit is
considered an intelligence gathering unit. In 2011 the unit had weekly meetings with members of
Probation, the District Attorney‟s Office and Administrators from Yuba County School sites in an
effort to come together to share any new developments or information obtained. The meetings
focused on gang issues within the Yuba County School sites and addressed solutions to help
control the gang problem on school campus. Gang investigators would instruct administrators
and probation officers of key signs to look for, pointing out behaviors indicative of gang
influence, identifying graffiti and writings on books and papers and other signs to be aware of.
In 2011 the Gang Unit continued to not only educate teachers and probation officers, but parent
groups who were interested in learning warning signs to help prevent their child from joining a
gang, as well as Neighborhood Watch Groups. During these presentations gang investigators
would identify warning signs to parents that their child may be in a gang or interested in joining
one. They also educated Neighborhood Watch Groups on signs or symbols to look for to know if
their neighborhood had a gang problem. The unit not only educated the community, but also
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members of the department. The unit authored a monthly Gang Intelligence Bulletin that was
disseminated throughout the department to improve our knowledge of gang members and
activities.
The unit closely worked with jail staff to obtain any new information or trends. Intelligence
gathered from jail staff has been pivotal in helping the unit with their continuing effects in
combating gangs in the county.
Members of the gang unit have testified as experts in court in relation to gangs and they have
successfully adjudicated numerous gang related cases. Gang investigators also participated in
Yuba Sutter Area Gang Enforcement (YSAGE) details and investigated all gang-related felonies
that were forwarded to the unit.
Continued participation in Yuba Sutter Area Gang Enforcement (YSAGE) program – a multiagency task force at combating criminal street gang activity in the Yuba-Sutter area.
Investigations
The investigations unit continued to be a valuable resource for the Sheriff‟s Department throughout 2011.
The investigations unit saw several members of the unit rotating to other assignments this year but despite
any changes the unit continued to operate in an efficient manner. Some accomplishments of the unit in
2011 include:
Probably the most high profile investigation in this past year involves the arrest of a subject for
two murders that were previously investigated in 1993 and 1994 respectively. New information
came to light during a probation search in the State of Nevada and through this information a
suspect was identified. Investigators spent hundreds of hours going through the suspect‟s
personal documents and developed enough information to arrest the suspect for both murders.
The suspect was also linked to additional homicides in Contra Costa County and Marin County.
The suspect is currently in custody and is being prosecuted in Marin County for the above
mentioned cases. This investigation received national attention and the court proceedings will be
on-going and something to monitor in the coming months.
In May, the investigations unit responded to a shooting incident on Tish Circle. The suspect
vehicle in this case drove by a residence on Tish Circle and opened fire striking three people that
were outside in front of the residence. One of the victims expired on scene and the other two
victims were transported to Rideout Hospital where they were treated for gunshot wounds and
released. The investigations unit work tirelessly, following leads as far south as Sacramento and
extending up to the California/Oregon border. While there are several good leads in this case the
investigation is on-going and will continue to be a case of interest as the unit proceeds in to the
New Year.
In June, the investigations unit received information about a possible body buried on property off
of Vierra Lane in the foothills area. Through a series of comprehensive interviews and a search
warrant, investigators were able to locate the decomposed remains of the victim whom had been
killed and buried on the property several years earlier. The suspect in this case was arrested and
ultimately confessed to the killing.
The investigations unit continued its efforts of aggressively investigating property crimes. These
crimes are typically associated with persons, or groups of persons, who are known or fit a profile
for committing these types of crimes. Many man hours were dedicated to the tracking and
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surveillance of these persons as a form of crime prevention. One such example was in August
when investigators began looking in to a theft from a residence on Thousand Oakes Trail. Two
suspects were eventually identified and a search warrant was executed at a residence in
Smartsville. Two known thieves were arrested and approx. $8,000 in property was recovered in
this instance. In all, the investigations unit was responsible for recovering approx. $228,495.00
worth of stolen property in 2011.
In August, investigators were called to a stabbing
incident at an apartment complex in East Linda.
Investigators learned that during a domestic
dispute, the suspect in this case stabbed her live-inboyfriend. The victim died as a result of the
wound, which pierced his heart. Through a series
of interviews investigators were able to obtain a
confession and piece together the facts that
ultimately lead to the suspect‟s arrest for murder.
In October, investigators assisted with a shooting
incident that occurred in East Linda. Throughout
the course of the investigation, the suspect was
positively identified as a Sureno gang member. A
search warrant was obtained and executed at a
residence on North Beale Rd. Investigators were
able to locate the gun used in the incident and
obtain various incriminating statements that
ultimately lead to the suspect being convicted with
an additional gang enhancement.
The investigations unit also assisted with two high profile missing persons cases this year. Both
cases were unrelated but involved residents of the foothill area. In April a foothill resident failed
to return home after getting separated from his brother while walking home from the store. In
December, another hill resident was reported missing by his wife when she returned home from
being incarcerated could not locate him. Both cases proved to be labor intensive and the
investigations are on-going.
Operated an aggressive and effective sexual offender compliance program.
Established an in-house program for the forensic examination of cell phones and computers to aid
criminal investigations.
Narcotics/NET 5
Marijuana Eradication Team seized in excess of 25,000 plants and over $15,000 in assets from
illegal marijuana grows.
Strengthened our working relationship with the National Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) as we
combined efforts in illegal marijuana grows.
Continued an aggressive approach to monitoring the compliance of marijuana grows under
Proposition 215.
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In 2011, the NET-5/Gang Task Force made approx. 300 arrests in the Bi-County area. Of those
arrests, approx. 100 hundred were gang related.
Approx. 39 search warrants were served in Yuba County alone resulting in approx. 80 arrests.
Operation Falcon was conducted, which dealt with heroin being brought into the prison system.
Agent Spear was the case agent for this investigation and in the end search warrants were served at
7 different locations resulting in 21 arrests.
Net-5 investigated and located a cocaine manufacturing lab and as a result 4 people were arrested.
This was the first lab of this type located in the Yuba Sutter area.
Extensive surveillance and investigation was conducted into 3 Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs known
to the Yuba Sutter area.
Jail Operations
The experience level for the Deputy I position is approximately 65 months or 5 years. This
experienced workforce is competent, energetic and has an excellent work ethic. This is the first
time in many, many years that the experience level has been this high.
Deputies continue to receive job relevant training in the way of daily roll call training and
monthly divisional training. In 2010-2011 the Deputies received a total of 1865 hours of certified
training.
The jail produced substantial revenue with the majority of it coming from the renting of surplus
bed space to Immigration and Custom‟s Enforcement (ICE), for the housing of federal
immigration prisoners. The current rate is $71.58 per detainee per day. Revenues decreased from
$6.3 million in 2010 to $5.4 million in 2011.
The jail operation was commended in the 2011 Grand Jury report.
Through the county sponsored Chevron project the jail underwent a major plumbing and
electrical upgrade. Hundreds of plumbing valves and electrical lighting fixtures were replaced
with efficient fixtures. The project should produce energy, water and maintenance savings in the
years to come.
Last year the governor signed into law prison realignment legislation causing counties to assume
responsibilities which were previously performed by the state. The law came into effect October
1, 2011 and called for county jails to incarcerate non-violent prison commitments and parole
violators. Such prisoners had previously been incarcerated in the State Prison System. Yuba
County established a Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) comprised of the Sheriff, Chief
Probation Officer, Presiding Judge, District Attorney, Public Defender and Director of Social
Services. The CCP developed strategies to successfully integrate the shift of responsibilities and
the influx of prisoners. The CCP presented a plan to the Board of Supervisor which was
approved and which authorized the Sheriff to operate a day reporting center, a work release
program, an electronic monitoring program, and a home detention program. The Sheriff is now
authorized to transfer low-level offenders to these valuable rehabilitative programs. It is
anticipated these programs will be tools to prevent jail overcrowding while at the same time
provide those convicted of crimes the structure, vocation and supervision that will lead to
rehabilitation.
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SWAT / Technical Search & Rescue
SWAT Team co-sponsored first ever local
SWAT Team Competition involving other
tactical teams from Northern California.
SWAT Team trained with Beale Air Force
Base personnel.
Completed
a
Memorandum
of
Understanding with the Linda Fire
Department to enhance our mutual
response to water rescues.
The women‟s posse purchased (with non-public funds) a computer mapping program that allows
plotting and printing to be done in the field during search missions.
Canine Program
Canine teams participated in a series of law enforcement canine competitions winning numerous
awards – including the top canine/handler team in the North State.
Canine officers finished 2nd Overall in Western States Canine Assoc. Seasonal Trials
Dep. Lybarger, and K-9 Spike were the top team in the Western States Canine Assoc.
This division of the Sheriff’s Department has its own set of challenges. Adequate staffing has been
challenging and ensuring the unit is properly equipped has been a priority. The following are some of the
accomplishments of the unit over the past year.
Continued to expand our pet adoption and
public education outreach programs at
Began program with Yuba College so that
students interested in Shelters and animal
care could volunteer at the Yuba County
Animal Shelter and gain college credits
while doing so.
Began the process at the Animal Control
Shelter of electronically “Chipping”
animals adopted from the shelter.
Built a new steel awning to protect, shelter, and shade horses and other animals at the Animal
Care Services Shelter
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PEACE OFFICER OF THE YEAR 2010
BRANDON SPEAR
Ask him what his “ideal job” is and Brandon Spear will tell you he is
living it. He set out on his pursuit of that ideal job in February of 2000
when he became a cadet for both the Yuba College Police Department
and the Yuba County Sheriff‟s Department. He was in the first class of
cadets when the program was re-instituted at the Sheriff‟s Office and the
new program‟s first Sergeant. In October of 2001, Brandon secured a fulltime position as a Group Counselor in the Yuba County Juvenile Hall,
and a month later, he transferred to Victim Witness as a Recreation
Coordinator.
Chasing his dream to be a law enforcement officer, Brandon successfully
tested and became a Deputy I with the Yuba County Sheriff‟s Department
in May 2002 and was assigned to the jail. All the while, Brandon
continued his focus toward advancing his career by putting himself
through the POST Modular Police Academy at Yuba College. The fruits
of his efforts were realized when he was promoted to Deputy Sheriff III in January 2003 and assigned to
patrol. At the time, Brandon thought he had found his ideal job but in December 2008, he applied for and
received a specialty assignment as a narcotics agent for Net-5, an assignment he currently holds.
Brandon has flourished as a narcotics agent. He has had several noteworthy cases during his time at
NET-5; he has been the recipient of Case of the Month for a methamphetamine lab seizure and was
commended for his efforts in Operation Hammer which led to the arrest of 18 offenders, and the seizure
of several guns, drugs and thousands of dollars in narcotics sales proceeds. More importantly is his
dogged determination to rid our streets of narcotics offenders big and small. . He often is the NET-5 unit
leader in quarterly statistics such as cases opened, arrests, illicit drug seizure quantities and search
warrants written and executed. Further, Brandon has the ability to establish rapport with a variety of
people which has helped in cultivating informants, which is key to the success of a narcotics agent. His
productivity resulted in a one-year extension on his assignment to NET-5.
Outside of work Brandon enjoys team roping, an interest that goes back several years and one which
earned him national recognition when he placed second in the nation in the Reserve National High School
Rodeo Finals. He has also been involved in mentoring and coaching the youth in our community.
Brandon has managed the youth center for Friday Night Live in the past and coached football and
wrestling at Marysville High School for six years. He and his wife Cotie have been married for 2 ½ years
and make their home in Marysville.
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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER OF THE YEAR 2010
KIMBERLY ROSS
Kimberly (Kym) Ross Pollard credits her mother for instilling in her a
strong sense of values, morals and work ethic. It was that early influence
that drives Kym today to be involved and to strive to make a difference in
the lives of others. Kym began this quest in the Elk Grove School
District where she was as an elementary school teacher for eight years.
However, her values were in conflict with those of the public school
system and she decided to pursue her second career choice in law
enforcement.
Kym joined the Yuba County Sheriff‟s Department in October, 1996,
working as a Deputy Sheriff I assigned to the jail. Over the past 15+
years, she has held a number of assignments including Bailiff, Officer-inCharge, Jail Training Officer, Female Program Officer, Inmate Worker
Coordinator, Classification Officer, Clothing Officer, Law Library
Coordinator, Life Skills Instructor, as well as instructor for other
programs when needed. Most recently, Kym took over coordination of the Jail Commissary.
Evaluations of Kym‟s work performance reflect that she is reliable, extremely organized, extremely
productive, has an excellent working knowledge of the jail, an excellent work ethic, a positive attitude, a
hard worker, well educated, always personable, and is an outstanding employee. Evaluations reflect
numerous „exceeds standards‟ ratings.
In her quest to make a difference in the lives of others, Kym treats inmates with respect and offers
encouragement but also emphasizes discipline in their lives. Her consistency and firm but fair approach
gains the respect and trust of the inmates. She recently recalled an occasion when she was at a gas station
and a young woman approached her to say thanks. Though Kym did not remember her, the woman said
Kym had advised her stop associating with her law-breaking friends and to find a good church for
positive reinforcement and encouragement. The woman took that advice and her life was improving.
Kym is not one to sit back and watch but instead, gets involved. She currently is involved in a local two
Tea Parties, Republican politics, and the Calvary Christian Center. She is also involved in the
Sacramento Caledonian Club and actively participates as an athlete in the Sacramento Valley Scottish
Games. Her participation in athletics began at an early age. Kym played tennis in junior high and then
went on to gymnastics in which she competed at the state and national level. When at Sacramento State
University, she competed in gymnastics and track and field.
Kym received a Sheriff‟s Commendation for her accomplishments in the 2009 Western States Police and
Fire Games where she brought home 15 medals including gold medals in the javelin, long jump, hammer
throw and discus events, a silver medal for the shot put event and she set records for her age group in the
javelin and hammer throw events.
Kym is married and she and her husband Aaron live in Yuba City with their daughter Alexis. Alexis is
following in Kym‟s footsteps as she recently became a cadet for the department.
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EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 2010
TESSIE SYDATHONG
Tessie Sydathong has hurdled many obstacles in her life, but with her
positive outlook, she finds the experiences only serve to make her
stronger. She was a teen mother who continued attending high school
while working at local fast food restaurants in her hometown of Eureka
and raising her young son. She graduated with her class, thanks to help
and encouragement of her husband and family. She and her high school
sweetheart Pang have been together for more than 20 years and are the
proud parents of four children, Thomas (18), Anthoney (16), Noah (13)
and Jasmine (8).
It is that kind of experience that developed an excellent work ethic in
Tessie. She was hired July 1, 2005 as a Communications Dispatcher and
only a year after being hired, was chosen to be a training officer for new
dispatchers. Tessie is a POST certified Communications Training Officer.
Her last seven evaluations had an overall rating of “Exceeds Standards.
Tessie maintains a high level of professionalism and integrity. She is highly regarded by the deputies on
patrol, many saying that if they were in a difficult situation, they would want Tessie on the other end of
the radio, which is the ultimate compliment for a dispatcher. She is described as being an excellent
problem solver, highly competent, friendly and courteous, and accepts responsibilities for her actions.
Consequently she is well liked by her co-workers.
When she is away from work, Tessie enjoys spending time with her family. She and her husband have
recently opened a Thai food restaurant called Papaya Thai Cuisine in Roseville and they are looking
forward to this new adventure.
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RESERVE OFFICER OF THE YEAR 2010
JAMES RUGGIRELLO
James Ruggirello began serving his community as a Reserve Deputy
Sheriff in August of 2009. It was immediately apparent that he was
destined for a career in law enforcement. James frequently makes himself
available to assist and provide back-up for our full-time staff and to
supplement our staff during larger events and special details. James
looks forward to becoming a full-time Deputy with Yuba County and
eventually a detective.
Since starting with Yuba County James has logged more than 1800 hours
of service as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff (2009 = 268 hours, 2010 = 963
hours, ad 2011 = 591 hours). He received the “Work Horse” award from
the Reserve Deputies‟ Association in 2010 for the Reserve logging the
most hours in a year.
James grew up in Gridley where he enjoyed riding dirt bikes. He
graduated from Gridley High School and went on to attend the Basic POST Police Academy at Yuba
College where he received the Top Gun award for his class.
James is married to his wife Kimberly and has four children with another on the way. James considers his
greatest achievement is and will continue to be providing for and successfully raising his children: Mara,
age 5; Tyelynn, age 5; Oliveah, age 4; and, Issac age 2. They make their home in Yuba City and their
interest outside of work include snowboarding, tennis camping, fishing and shooting.
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VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 2010
JUDY HANSON
Volunteering is in her blood. From the time she was in high school, Judy
Hanson has been volunteering with Future Farmers of America, PTA, Little
League, Boy Scouts of America (as a den mother when her son Kevin was in
Cub Scouts Pack 92 and then as an Assistant Scout Master with Troop 270 in
Fairfield. Kevin earned the rank of Eagle Scout and was honored to be
admitted to the Order of the Arrow Brotherhood which is reserved for those
scouts who exemplifies the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. Judy is
currently a Yuba County STARS volunteer working at Animal Care Services
(ACS) along with Kevin and Judy‟s husband Pete who are also STARS
volunteers.
Judy has taken the role of lead ACS volunteer by virtue of her unstoppable
energy, creativity and innovation. She authors a weekly column that appears
in a local paper, highlighting a particular shelter animal and its quest to find a „forever‟ home. The
column has develop quite a following as her fans look anxiously forward to the creative approach Judy
will use to help the next pet find a home. The creativity has paid off as nearly 100% of the featured pets
have found a home.
Judy, along with other volunteers, has hauled pet food donations from the shelter to Yuba Sutter Gleaners,
the Lake Francis Grange Hall and even the Solano County SPCA to answer an urgent call for help when
these agencies were inundated with small dogs from a breeder/pet shop/ hoarder situation. Both Judy and
Pete help in the process of providing new volunteer candidates with a pre-application orientation. Other
tasks Judy has done and continues to perform at the shelter include gardening and landscaping, laundry,
animal grooming, socialization of animals, parade float decoration, blanket making, staff appreciation
events, various community outreach projects, animal room decorating, composing animal bios, taking
inventories, photographing animals and the list goes on. There has never been a time we have asked Judy
for help that she has not responded with all she has to give but she also brings help and suggestions to see
problems and tasks through to their best solutions.
Asked what accomplishment she is most proud of and Judy said she is proud of my life in general. She
credits having a great partner and best friend in her husband, their son and daughter-in-law have made
them proud and amazed watching them grow into the responsible adults they are today. She considers
herself blessed with lots of wonderful friends who are an important part of her life.
When she is not helping others, Judy enjoys camping, fishing, hunting, and kayaking (which she does a
lot of at Lake Francis) gardening, crafting (sewing, scrapbooking). Judy and Pete make their home in
Browns Valley.
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SHERIFF’S COMMMENDATION
SERGEANT ALLAN GARZA
Upon assuming office in January of 2007, Sheriff Durfor sought to
establish the first-ever Gang Unit within the Yuba County Sheriff‟s
Department. By February, a solicitation for Sergeants interested in
spearheading the effort was posted. Sergeant Allan Garza was among
those who applied for the position and he was ultimately chosen. This
turned out to be a wise choice as Allan proved to be the right man for the
job.
On April 1, 2007, Allan began his duties which were provided to him, but
gave him a good deal of latitude in how they would be carried out. He was
charged with developing policies, procedures, goals and objectives, as well
as success measurement criteria for the new unit. Allan was given until
July 1, 2007 to complete these tasks as he was going to be assigned a
deputy to assist him in the gang unit on that date.
Allan hit the ground running, talking to gang officers in other jurisdictions, learning from their
experiences both good and bad. Allan worked closely with Mike Byrne from the Yuba County District
Attorney‟s Office as they both learned what was needed for successful prosecution of gang cases and to
get convictions for gang enhancements.
In July 2007, Allan was joined by Deputy Nelson Magana who completed the new gang unit. Together
they honed the procedures, goals and objectives of the unit. Over the course of the next 3 ½ years, Allan
and Nelson combated the gang element in the Yuba County area. In May of 2009, Allan was placed in
charge of the Yuba Sutter Anti-Gang Enforcement (YSAGE) team due to his knowledge and skills. He
was unanimously selected by the heads of each of the agencies involved in YSAGE, which is quite a
testament to the confidence placed in him.
Over the past four years, due to the efforts of Sgt. Garza and the gang unit, 61 gang enhancement cases
have been filed by the D.A., with 42 resulting in conviction (4 are pending). Those convictions led to 211
years of imprisonment and two life sentences. During the same period, the gang unit was responsible for
376 arrests, with 261 of those arrests being validated gang members. These are very impressive and
impactful statistics.
On April 1, 2011, Sgt. Garza rotated out of the Gang Unit and back to patrol. His expertise will be
missed in the Gang Unit but his knowledge and experience will be of great benefit on patrol and to the
less experienced members of the patrol staff. Sergeant Garza‟s contributions to the gang unit and the
department were recognized with a Sheriff‟s Commendation.
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CITIZEN’S CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
JERRY HYDE
RITA HYDE
STEVE PRUITT
ALAN PRUITT
ANGELA PRUITT
On 4-30-11 at approximately 7:00 PM, Thomas
Beardsley and his fiancé, Louise Hunter were striper
fishing in their boat near Star Bend. Thomas began to
pull up the anchor to prepare to leave when Louise
hooked a fish. Thomas started to walk back towards
Louise to help fight the fish. The movement in the
small boat caused it to capsize sending Thomas,
Louise, and their Chihuahua into the ice cold river
(approx. 53°). Thomas and Louise grabbed the side of
the capsized boat while the dog perched itself on
Louise's shoulder. Thomas and Louise had no choice
but to hang onto the boat because there was no nearby
shore access and neither was wearing a life jacket.
Steven, Alan, and Angela Pruitt were fishing approximately 50 yards upstream and watched the boat
capsize. Approximately 100 yards downstream, Jerry and Rita Hyde were headed up river and also saw
the capsized boat. All of the occupants in both boats saw that this was a life threatening event. With no
regard for their own safety they sprung into action.
Jerry and Rita have spent countless hours on the river and recognized the danger that was unfolding. They
responded to the capsized boat and noticed that Thomas and Louise were hanging on for their lives. Jerry
noticed Thomas was having trouble breathing and even went under water a couple times. Due to the large
size of Jerry and Rita's boat combined with their age and health they knew that they would not be able to
pull Thomas aboard their boat. They were able to throw Thomas a rope and pull him closer to their boat.
From there, Rita and Jerry held the rope and Thomas' arm and clothing. Jerry was able to maneuver his
boat over to a nearby sand bar while holding onto Thomas. When they reached the sand bar, they were
able to help Thomas board their boat and transported Thomas to the boat ramp area where paramedics
were waiting.
While all this was going on Steven, Alan, and Angela drove their boat over to the capsized boat and
attempted to throw life jackets and flotation devices to Louise. They were finally able to reach Louise
who is also partially disabled. They were able to pull Louise and her dog onto their boat essentially saving
her life. They transported Louise to the boat ramp where she was transported to Rideout Hospital with
minor injuries. She was treated and later released.
Thomas and Louise both stated they have no doubt that if it wasn't for the heroic actions of the occupants
of both boats they would have died in the cold river. Thomas reportedly said, "I was done". Witnesses had
little doubt that Thomas and Louise would have lost their lives on April 30th if everyone involved didn't
act swiftly and heroically putting themselves in danger to save the lives of another human being. Their
selfless acts are worthy of recognition and they were all presented Citizen‟s Certificates of Appreciation.
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CERTIFICATE OF RETIREMENT
PETER SAVAGE
On July 31, 2011, we recognized the retirement of
Commissary Coordinator Peter Savage. Peter began his
career as a Purchasing Assistant in the Commissary of the
Yuba County Jail on December 17, 1991. His position was
later reclassified and his title changed to Commissary
Coordinator.
Peter has been assigned to work in the Jail Commissary for
the entirety of his 19 year career with the Sheriff‟s
Department. He originally began as an assistant but within
a few years was running the entire Commissary Store and
providing supervision to one full time and one part time assistant. He possesses a wealth of knowledge in
this area and his supervisors have noted in his evaluations over the years that he has been a team player,
organized, reliable and consistent in thinking of new ways to
improve the commissary, the products offered and increase
commissary sales.
During his 19 year career with the Yuba County Sheriff‟s
Department, Pete has truly been an asset and has played a vital
role in keeping this important part of the jail running at
optimum levels. He has been a dedicated employee and integral
member of the Yuba County Sheriff‟s Department.
Prior to working for the Sheriff‟s Department, Peter served in the US Army. He possesses a Bachelor of
Arts in Latin American Studies as well as a Teaching Credential
with a Major in Geography and History. He has three grown
children, Margery, Brandon and Christopher and has been
married to his wife, Gail since 2009.
On behalf of the men and women of the Yuba County Sheriff‟s
Department, we honored Peter Savage for his 19 years of
service by presenting him with a Certificate of Retirement
acknowledging his dedicated service to the Yuba County
Sheriff‟s Department.
DEPUTY JASON NAKAMURA
DEPUTY BRIAN RASMUSSEN
On May 20, 2011, the Office of Special Investigations at Beale Air Force Base hosted their annual law
enforcement shooting competition. More than 35 teams from the military police, security forces, Secret
Service, FBI and local law enforcement competed. Yuba County Deputies Jason Nakamura and Brian
Rasmussen took top honors winning first place overall. They were recognized at a ceremony held at the
Sheriff‟s Office.
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SHERIFF’S COMMENDATION
SGT. PHILIP SPADINI
CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION
DEPUTY MATTHEW CRIPPEN
DEPUTY CHAD CORNWELL
DEPUTY MARK STOUTE
On May 8, 2011, Sgt. Phil Spadini, Dep. Matt Crippen, Dep. Chad Cornwell and Dep. Mark Stoute
responded a suicidal subject call at 8190 Sunnyside Lane in Oregon House. After several minutes of
attempting to contact the individual inside the residence, the incident took a crucial turn. Dep. Crippen
heard a noise behind him and turned to discover the alleged suicidal male standing behind him about 100
yards away. The subject was holding a long-gun, later determined to be a 12-gauge shotgun.
All attention was turned to the subject and Sgt. Spadini began trying to negotiate with the subject to drop
the firearm. The subject refused to release the firearm and backed away from the deputies. At one point
the man placed the butt of the shotgun on some rocks and put the muzzle under his chin. He made
statements that he wanted to hurt himself. In the next fifteen minutes he put the shotgun to his chin at
least three times and tried to pull the trigger. Each time the gun malfunctioned and did not fire.
While negotiating, Sgt. Spadini and the other deputies were able to get within ten to twenty feet of the
subject. He was paying little attention to the deputies and seemed intent on hurting only himself. The
subject once again put the shotgun to his chin and pulled the trigger. The deputies heard the click when
the trigger was pulled, but once again the gun didn‟t fire. Sgt. Spadini recognized an opportunity and he
ran to the man and grabbed onto the shotgun. The subject was knocked to the ground and Sgt. Spadini
gained possession of the gun. Dep. Crippen and Dep. Stoute moved in and placed the man into handcuffs
as Dep. Cornwell provided cover.
Dep. Stoute and Dep. Crippen examined the shotgun. They noted that there was a shotgun round jammed
between the spoon and the magazine tube. The round had not fed correctly and that probably caused the
misfires on the weapon. The male subject was transported to Yuba-Sutter Mental Health for evaluation.
This call was certainly harrowing and the subject was clearly intent on killing himself. The deputies were
able to read the situation and carefully close ground on the subject. This tactic, while extremely risky,
allowed them to be in a position to overtake the subject and bring the situation to a close.
The four deputies worked well together during this confrontation. Their team actions let them get to a
position where they felt they could safely resolve the conflict. Sgt. Spadini put himself in peril to save
another person, and Dep. Crippen, Dep. Cornwell and Dep. Stoute all risked their own safety to assist. As
a team they displayed superior handling of this difficult situation that called for action above and beyond
their typical duties. Each of their actions are worthy of recognition.
TERRITORIAL DISPATCH NEWSPAPER
ELDON FOWLER
KIM HAYES
On December 17, 2009, we featured our first pet in the Territorial Dispatch newspaper. Claudia the cat
had been at the Animal Care Services shelter for a month with little prospect of being adopted. After
being featured in the paper, Claudia was placed in her new home before Christmas. Since then, the
Territorial Dispatch has been allowing Yuba County Animal Care Services to feature a pet every week at
no cost! The adoption success rate for featured pets has been phenomenal, usually within days,
sometimes hours, of being featured in the Territorial Dispatch, the shelter begins getting calls about the
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pet, and soon after, the animal finds its new home. The generosity of the Territorial Dispatch is greatly
appreciated and their contribution to Yuba County Animal Care Services and the homeless pets of Yuba
County is invaluable. On September 7, 2011, Sheriff Durfor presented a plaque of appreciation to Eldon
Fowler and Kim Hayes who were representing the Territorial Dispatch.
CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION
DEPUTY NATHAN LYBARGER
DEPUTY BRIAN THORNTON
The Yuba County Sheriff‟s Canine Program has enjoyed a great deal of success over the years and 2011
has been an exceptional year. Deputy Neal Houston and partner Rory; Deputy Nate Lybarger and partner
Spike; and Deputy Brian Thornton and partner Bear have formed a cohesive team that balances public
safety and community relations. Over the past year, the combined handler/canine teams have deployed
their dogs more than 120 times, often leading to suspect capture. During the same period, they have
performed 44 public demonstrations for community groups, schools, etc. In addition to these
accomplishments, the canine teams have blended public safety and community relations by regularly
visiting area schools doing random searches of classrooms and other common areas. Students get an
opportunity to see the dogs and their handlers on campus and the random searches are believed to reduce
the incidence of drugs being brought to school.
The team has also enjoyed success over the years in police canine trials/competition and this year has
been the most fruitful ever. Deputies Lybarger and Thornton competed in 8 canine trials throughout the
state. The police canines and their handlers are evaluated in four categories which are search, agility,
protection, and obedience as well as an overall performance category. Deputy Lybarger and Spike placed
30 times in the seven competitions while Deputy Thornton and Bear placed 12 times (1 st through 5th
place receive recognition/awards). They combined to receive the Chief‟s/Sheriff‟s Award for top team at
5 of the competitions. At the end of the year, Deputy Lybarger and Spike were awarded the 2011 Western
States Police Canine Association Champions (WSPCA) and the 2011 WSPCA Competitor of the Year.
Deputy Thornton and Bear placed 7th overall by the WSPCA.
The success of the canine teams is the result of hard work and dedication on the part of the handlers and
their partners and though they have been showered with trophies and accolades at the competitions, we
would be remiss in failing to recognize their efforts. Congratulations and thanks for making us proud.
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Crime Statistics
The FBI‟s National Uniform Crime Reporting program, or UCR program, is a collective effort on the part
of city, county, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement agencies to present a nationwide view of crime.
Agencies throughout the country participating in the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program provide
summarized reports on eight “Part I” offenses known to law enforcement. For the most part, agencies
submit crime reports monthly to a centralized crime records facility within their state. The state UCR
Program then forwards the data, using uniform offense definitions, to the FBI‟s national UCR Program.
The following charts display statistical data for the Yuba County Sheriff‟s Department which is collected
in accordance with the FBI‟s UCR requirements. As the chart below indicates, overall crime rate
increased from 2010 to 2011.
379
YUBA CO PART 1 UCR CRIME RATE
per 10,000 Population
364
367
291
400
275
252
270
257
183
212
300
200
100
0
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
*Preliminary
The break-down of crime by type is shown below. A two year reduction in violent crime was reversed
this year primarily due to an increase in aggravated assaults. Any increase in crime is unwelcome but the
increase in assaults was not related to gang or other organized behavior, instead was driven primarily by
incidents of domestic violence. We experienced increases in practically all Part I crime categories. It is
difficult to assign a cause for the increase but we believe the increase is influenced by the bleak economy
and reduced staffing at the Sheriff‟s Department.
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The chart below shows the 10 year Part I crime comparison. The numbers indicate an increase in both
property and violent crime over the past year. In analyzing this trend, it is directly inverse to the strength
of the U.S. economy, rising from 2002 through 2009 and beginning a rather sharp decline over the next
(past) two years. High unemployment, poverty and stress are thought to factors in increased crime. At the
same time, we have been forced to reduce crime prevention programs and other strategies to used combat
crime due to reductions in funding.
YCSO 10 Year Part 1 UCR Comparisons
1542
2000
1511
1490
1260
1252
1138
1328
1177
1500
1031
830
241
230
295
208
193
222
240
190
1000
500
205
159
0
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Total Violent
2008
2009
2010
2011*
Total Property
The following graph displays the percentage of total Part 1 Crimes reported to the Yuba County Sheriff‟s
Department in 2011, broken down by Part 1 Offense category. Arson and homicide show 0% because the
total number of crimes make up less than 1% of the total.
Yuba County 2011 Part 1 UCR
Motor vehicle theft
1%
Arson
0%
Homicide
0%
Robbery
2%
Grand Larceny-Theft
56%
Aggravated Assault
10%
Burglary
30%
*Arson & Homicide each made up less than 1% of the total
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Rape
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Part 1 UCR Crime Types made up approximately 25% of all crimes reported in Yuba County in 2011,
and all other crimes types made up the bulk at 75% of all reports taken. Overall, crime reported has
decreased from 6362 reports in 2010 to 5630 reports in 2011, an 11.5% decrease in total reports taken.
Although we had an increase in Part 1 Crime Reports in 2011, we experienced a 17.6% reduction in NonPart 1 crime reports.
YCSO REPORTS
ALL OTHER CRIME
UCR PART 1 CRIME
ALL REPORT TYPES
2011
4207
1423
5630
2010
5111
1251
6362
2009
5033
1094
6127
2008
5339
1296
6635
2007
5682
1311
6993
2011 PART 1 VS PART 2 CRIME REPORTS
UCR PART 1
CRIME
25%
ALL OTHER
CRIME
75%
Report Classifications - Part 1 vs. Part 2
6000
5682
5339
1311
1296
2007
2008
5033
1094
2009
5111
1251
2010
4000
4207
1423
2011
Report totals by year
ALL OTHER CRIME
UCR PART 1 CRIME
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In addition to mandated reporting of UCR Crimes, Yuba County Sheriff‟s Department submits arrest
statistics monthly to the California Department of Justice. This report is known as the Monthly Arrest and
Citation Register, or MACR. The graphs below display some basic statistical information pertaining to
the arrests reported by the Yuba County Sheriff‟s Department in 2011, which totaled 2,338 arrests.
Annual Arrest Totals - 10 yr Comparison
3500
2972
3133
3278
3000
3205
3172
2812
2500
2772
2534
2471
2338
2000
1500
1000
500
0
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Data Source: California Department of Justice - CJSC
2011 Arrests by Age/Sex
2011 Arrests by Offense Level
JUV MALE
5%
MISDEMEA
NOR
60%
ADULT FEMALE
27%
FELONY
40%
ADULT MALE
65%
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Additional statistical information, while not mandated to be kept and reported to the state, is still regularly
compiled by the department‟s Crime Analyst and studied by the administration to ensure effective and
efficient resource deployment. Similar information is evaluated in the monthly Compstat1 process as
well. The charts and graphs that follow depict a variety of statistical information about crime reports and
calls for service information for the Yuba County Sheriff‟s Department.
The Sheriff’s Department
patrols the County in a beat
structure consisting of 4 beats
known as Hills, North,
Central, and South beats. The
North and Central beats are
the most heavily populated
areas of Yuba County.
2011 Reports by Beat
South
9%
Central
31%
1
Other
4%
Hills
12%
North
44%
Compstat is a strategic management philosophy used by law enforcement to achieve crime reduction and was implemented by
YCSO in June 2008.
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Calls for service totals were counted slightly different this year, since past calculations excluded
certain call types such as Animal Complaints and Follow Up calls, that we feel should be
included since we are sending county services and deputies to these citizen generated calls.
Totals below include only Yuba County Sheriff calls and exclude other agencies that we are
contracted with for dispatch services, such as the City of Wheatland, and Yuba College Police.
These totals do not included calls generated by Deputies known as “Self Initiated” Calls, like
Traffic Stops, and Security Checks.
CALLS FOR SERVICE TOTALS
% CHANGE
*YCSO
FROM PRIOR
YEAR
CFS
YEAR
2011 30726
7.3%
2010 28633
4.4%
2009 27429
-4.4%
28705
-7.3%
2008
30952
2.5%
2007
30201
-1.8%
2006
30755
-1.4%
2005
31178
6.4%
2004
29295
-3.9%
2003
30470
3.7%
2002
32000
31000
30000
29000
28000
27000
26000
25000
YEAR
CFS - YCSO ONLY
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LAW CALLS
YCSO Calls for Service
10 Year Trend
STATISTICS
Annual Report
Animal Care Services Stats
The category of animals impounded reflect the number of animals received into the shelter,
whether by the owner surrendering them or ACS staff discovering them at large in the
community. The number of animals received into the shelter increased slightly in 2011, though
they have remained fairly consistent over the past 11 years.
Animals Impounded
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Dogs
2219
2099
2062
2001
1950
1734
1766
2131
2,053
2,228
2,057
Cats
1522
1620
1745
1543
1601
1424
1531
2114
2312
2,355
2,139
82
120
98
106
151
125
159
187
218
244
98
Other
A very important category, as this is the number of animals re-claimed by their owners after they
were impounded into the shelter. Reuniting pets with their owners is one of the primary goals of
Animal Care Services.
Animals Claimed by Owner
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Dogs
345
345
387
413
393
366
392
499
432
476
424
Cats
46
52
33
26
23
23
26
33
28
32
48
Other
31
33
24
27
19
35
26
30
10
33
10
47
STATISTICS
Annual Report
Another main goal of Animal Care Services is to adopt as many animals to good homes as we
can. This graph displays that the number of animals adopted in 2011 is down this year, likely a
product of a down economy.
Animals Adopted
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Dogs
152
151
180
259
449
437
458
446
491
506
418
Cats
56
47
62
93
206
181
139
164
148
190
180
Other
19
23
25
16
42
35
64
31
37
24
44
While the sale of dog licenses brings revenue to Animal Care Services, the more important
aspect is it promotes responsible pet ownership. It opens a line of communication between ACS
and pet owners on topics ranging from pet identification, spay and neutering programs, animal
vaccinations, and overall care. The number of licenses sold in 2011 was down slightly over
2010.
Dog Licenses Sold
8000
7000
6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
0
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Dog License Sold 4706 5598 5805 5898 6976 6536 6440 5021 6,833 6,739 6,564
48
NOTES
NOTES

Report 2011 - Yuba County Sheriff`s Office

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