june 2010 - behind the badge

A newsletter for and about the men and women who support the mission of the Sheriff’s Office.

June 2010

Sheriff Terry Maketa

Sheriff’s Office Consolidates Operations

As you are certainly aware, our offi ce operations are currently spread out over several buildings, to include: the Criminal Justice Center, the Law Enforcement Bureau, and the Metro facility. While this has proven to be suffi cient, it is far from an ideal situation.

With the recent purchase of the Intel building by El Paso County, a reorganization of county offi ces, to include the Sheriff’s Offi ce, will soon be taking place. This movement will centralize many county services and functions, in addition to maximizing the use of existing county offi ce buildings and space.

The Sheriff’s Offi ce is scheduled to move into the existing County Offi ce Building located at 105 East Vermijo St, which will become vacant as a result of various county offi ces moving to the Intel facility. This relocation will allow a number of Sheriff’s Offi ce services to be located in one centralized building, while remaining in the downtown area. This will also allow for continued access to the District Attorney’s Offi ce, El Paso County Courts, and other governmental agencies and organizations with which we interact on a daily basis.

Planning and discussion is currently underway to determine which Sheriff’s Offi ce services will be relocated to the County Offi ce Building, as well as movement into areas that will be freed up as a result. With the lease on the Law Enforcement Bureau set to expire , occupants of the LEB, to include the Offi ces of the Sheriff, Patrol Division, Investigations, PIO, and Concealed Weapons Permits will be moved into the County Offi ce Building. In addition to law enforcement services, many administrative and support services would also be subjected to the move. This includes the Support Services Bureau, the Training Academy, and the Dispatch Center. These moves would free up much needed space for the Coroner’s Offi ce and the Criminal Justice Center. As an added benefi t, this relocation would allow our bureaus and divisions to interact more effectively with one another.

Finally, plans are also being made to allow Sheriff’s Offi ce personnel assigned to the County Offi ce Building access to the County Parking Structure located adjacent to the building, thereby easing the continual parking problems associated with offi ce operations spread out over several buildings. Regardless of what the ultimate outcome is, every effort will be made to ensure our offi ce operations are conducted as effi ciently and effectively as possible, thereby providing the citizens of El Paso County continued professional law enforcement services.

Behind the Badge | June 2010

TO: All Personnel

FROM: Sheriff Terry Maketa

DATE: June 8, 2010

SUBJECT: 150 Year Anniversary Badge

Next year, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Offi ce celebrates 150 years of continuous service to the citizens of El Paso County. To commemorate this event, I have directed that a special 150 Year Anniversary Badge be designed to honor the history and traditions of this great Offi ce.

It is with pleasure that I announce that all employees of this Offi ce will receive one badge as a small token of my appreciation for everyone’s selfl ess and dedicated service. The Anniversary Badges will be worn by all sworn members of the Offi ce as part of their uniform for the duration of the 2011 calendar year, after which time the badges will be retired.

Additionally, anniversary coins and lapel pins will be available for purchase if you wish. More information will be forthcoming on how to order these special anniversary mementos.

The 150 Year Anniversary Badge will serve as a memorial to the honorable and distinguished service provided over the years by the many men and women of this Offi ce. It is with pride that I share this momentous occasion with all of you.

TM/bh

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El Paso County Sheriff’s Offi ce | shr.elpasoco.com

June 2010

2 | Anniversary Badge

3 | “Hoops for Homeless”

4 | Search and Rescue Earns Award

5 | IGSA / 287(G) Audits

6 | Victim Advocate of the Year

7 | Female Progressive/Regressive Housing

7 | Sheriff Maketa Recognized by Gideons

8 | Vicitm’s Rights Fun Run

8 | Dispatcher of the Year

9 | Community Partnership

10 | Team Building at Jack’s Valley

11 | Dream Night at the Zoo

11 | PROMOTIONS!

12 | Internal Affairs Case Summary

Behind the Badge

Table of Contents

Sheriff’s Office Participates in “Hoops for Homeless”- Deputy M. Nuncio

On Saturday, April 24, 2010, a team of deputies came together to play basketball and support a great event. We had the awesome opportunity to compete in the fi rst annual “Hoops for Homeless” basketball tournament.

In January 2010, the Students Empowering Community Voice Program (SECV) was challenged to come up with an idea that would provide relief to local shelters after a recent crackdown on camping on public land. The SECV provides youth the opportunity to have a strong voice in planning, implementing, and evaluating service learning experiences.

My son Ryley is currently a 7th grader at Galileo Middle School and plays on their basketball team. He was one of two students picked to represent his school in the Students Empowering Community Voice Program. He discussed this assignment with me and “Hoops for Homeless” evolved. We presented this idea at the February 16, 2010, youth council meeting as well as to the Sheriff’s Offi ce and received the approval to plan and participate in this event. It was decided to hold a basketball tournament.

Seven deputies came together and formed a team to compete. The youth council members named our team the “Sharp Shooters.”

By game day, 7 adult teams, 2 middle school teams, and 2 high school teams had joined the cause. Dominos Pizza and Wendy’s donated food for the players, and volunteer referees from MWR Sports Recreation Center offi ciated the games all day. Our fi rst game was against a team from the Air Force Academy. We played our hearts out, but the fi nal score was 63-70 in favor of the Air Force Academy.

The winning adult team was The Tropics, a team made up of local citizens. In the middle school bracket, the team from North Middle School, The Stars, won.

Through a bake sale, ticket sales, team registrations, and donations, $352.30 was raised. All funds were

donated to Partners in Housing, an organization that SECV chose because they work with homeless families.

Many thanks to Sergeant Jeanette Reid, Sergeant Otis Habert, and Deputies Bryan Lipe, Syreeta Barrow, Jennifer Knutson, and Karla Schmidt, and to the offi ce for supporting this great event.

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El Paso County Search and Rescue Team Earns Valor Award- J Horne, El Paso County Search and Rescue

To ask a person to put his or

her own life at risk for the sake of another may sound completely illogical to some, but is exactly what is asked of the men and women of the El Paso County Search & Rescue (EPCSAR) Team. Since 1963, the EPCSAR Team has been living up to the time honored motto “That Others May Live.” Do they do it for fortune and fame? No. EPSCAR team members don’t get paid and do not charge for their rescue services. EPCSAR members are known to the local community as quiet professionals who seek no compensation other than the personal satisfaction of helping a person in need.Recently, EPCSAR, along with other local Search & Rescue (SAR) Teams, was recognized by the National Association for Search and Rescue, receiving the 2010 Valor Award for its selfl ess service during a remarkable night time rescue in July of 2009. On the morning of July 27, 2009, the Custer County Sheriff’s Department received an emergency call from two climbers. Knowing the extreme diffi culty of the location, Custer County SAR Team requested additional technical rescuers from the Colorado State SAR Coordinator. Twenty six members of the Alpine Rescue Team, Custer County SAR Team, Douglas County SAR Team, El Paso County SAR Team, and the Rocky Mountain Rescue Group conducted the high altitude rescue mission that took place entirely at night

because of the predicted threat of signifi cant daytime thunderstorms. The rescue took place on one of Colorado’s most dangerous 14,000 foot peaks, the famed Crestone Peak and Crestone

Needle, in a gully that is notorious for falling rocks, surrounded by 70 degree rocky faces that rise 1,500 feet. The dotted yellow line in the picture shows the rescue evacuation route. (Photography courtesy of Wojtek Rychlik, www.pikespeakphoto.com.)

Working through the night entirely by headlamps, carrying vast amounts of rescue gear on their backs, the rescuers rigged 10 successive lowering stations

through vertical rocky cliffs, steep rocky fi elds, and icy snow. After fi ve strenuous hours, the injured climber was carried to a helicopter landing spot at about 12,300 feet. A Flight-for-Life helicopter was able to land and transport the injured climber to a hospital in Pueblo, Colorado. The rescuers then faced a hazardous descent, but all arrived safely back at the trailhead.

The technical evacuation involved creative and improvised rope anchors requiring expertise far above the norm. Rescuers’ efforts were physically demanding, requiring rescuers to climb over 4000 vertical feet.

Rescuers ascended more than 3000 vertical feet to the summit, performed a technical lowering for 1700 vertical feet, and then climbed back up 1000 vertical feet to a pass before descending another 1900 vertical feet to the trail head.

Having a deeply rooted core belief in the value of selfl ess service is what kept these rescuers going during this extremely dangerous mission. The National Association for Search and Rescue rarely gives out Valor Award but as you can see, it was well deserved.

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ICE IGSA Inspection and 287(g) Audit

Deputy:

Retirement Date:

Years of Service:

Retirement . . .

James Littau

March 31st, 2010

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The Sheriff’s Offi ce undergoes several periodic audits and inspections that measure our commitment to excellence through compliance with internationally recognized standards. These inspections include those most familiar: CALEA, ACA, NCCHC, and Dispatch Communications Center. During May 2010, the offi ce was audited by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Offi ce for the Intergovernmental Services Agreement (IGSA) for long-term housing

of ICE detainees. A separate audit was conducted by the Offi ce of Professional Responsibility (OPR) on the offi ce’s 287g Program participation.

Since our 287g Program participation began in March 2008, Intake deputies who have been trained and sworn in by ICE to carry out federal immigration enforcement responsibilities have identifi ed and placed over 700 criminal illegal aliens into removal proceedings. This was the fi rst audit of this kind for the offi ce. The OPR inspection team would not inform the offi ce on what areas were to be audited before they arrived at CJC. The audit team toured the facility and was impressed by its cleanliness and quietness. The team was very impressed with how staff maintained control in the facility. The audit team interviewed all supervisory staff and some of the deputies involved in the 287g program, as well as the District Attorney and local Immigration Enforcement Agents and their supervisors. The auditors were very satisfi ed with our 287g operation and marveled at the extensive cooperation among the offi ce, the District Attorney and local Immigration authorities. There were no noted defi ciencies or fi ndings. The only area of concern was related to ICE’s having only one Immigration Enforcement Offi cer assigned to the Criminal Justice Center to handle the large number of individuals that are processed.

When the ICE inspection group from MGT of America, Inc. arrived on May 18th to complete the long-term housing inspection, it was treated to a very professional organization that takes pride in its performance. For the next three days the inspectors, who come from a variety of backgrounds in the Detention/Correction industries, were very busy comparing the 38 standards that apply to us, looking for our documentation substantiating compliance. During each out-brief, one subject kept coming up: how well CJC is operated. During the fi nal out-brief, they informed us CJC is one of the cleanest and most well maintained detention facilities they have witnessed. This was high praise, as these inspectors perform 2-3 inspections a month. This could not have been accomplished without a concerted effort from every person who works in CJC. Each member of the offi ce can take pride in how well we are viewed by others. It is a reputation well earned. Good job!

Congratulations to the following individuals who have completed the Basic Spanish CourseUtilizing the office’s Rosetta Stone Licenses.

Lt Jeff CanitzSergeant Charles KullDeputy Jennifer ArndtDeputy Heath Chaney

Deputy Kecia ColeDeputy Sean Grady

Deputy Rhonda HustonDeputy Karen Lowther

Deputy Adela MottDeputy Aaron PalmDeputy Ricky Staatz

Deputy Michael St. CharlesDeputy Cameron Ray

Deputy Amanda WashburnIntake Specialist Dawn MontoyaIntake Specialist Linda Bradford

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El Paso County Sheriff’s OfficePersonnel Moving On . . .

-S. Acre, Victim Assistance Victim Advocate of the Year

Robert Davis - DeputyGabe Firpo - CriminalistDonald Richer - Deputy

Barbara Keller - BookeeperBeth Woods - Detox Specialist

Eric Boggs - Gateway SupervisorJames Littau - Deputy

Angela Gillespie - Dispatch Rebecca Wacker - Deputy Designee

In recognition of his many contributions to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Offi ce Victim Assistance Program, Bruce Richards was honored as 2009 Victim Advocate of the Year. Bruce joined the EPSO as a volunteer victim advocate in the spring of 2008. He quickly jumped in as a confi dent advocate. In 2009, Bruce contributed 784 hours of on-call main pager duty, 1,392 hours of backup on-call pager duty, 56 hours of direct victim advocacy working with victims one-on-one,

and attended 75.5 hours of training. Bruce always conducts himself in a professional manner, representing the El Paso County Sheriff’s Offi ce in a positive light. Although it is only June, Bruce has already given over 500 hours of volunteer service to the EPSO in 2010.

Because of his experience as a schoolteacher, Bruce has been a valuable asset to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Offi ce in assisting children of all ages. He is able to assist with crisis intervention in schools, and is very comfortable helping children that have experienced the death of a family member or friend or some other type of trauma.

Bruce is a wonderful example of a well balanced individual. He has been known to watch his grandchildren all day, play a late night game of poker with the boys on a Saturday, respond to a call-out until the early morning hours, and still make it to church on time with his wife. Bruce also serves as a special care person for a local elderly woman. He takes her to doctor’s appointments and other places she needs to go. Bruce demonstrates daily a true love of mankind.

Bruce is a true refl ection of compassion, dedication, and genuine professionalism. Congratulations to Bruce on being named the Sheriff’s Offi ce 2009 Victim Advocate of the Year!

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Female Wards Join Progressive/Regressive Housing ProgramSergeant T. Williams

Sheriff Maketa Recognized by Gideons

The Progressive/Regressive Classifi cation and Housing Program which began two years ago is a system that has proven very successful in de-escalating assaultive and disruptive behavior in the male wards. The program has many positive aspects and is a valuable tool in managing an increased jail population.

The Progressive/Regressive Classifi cation and Housing Program recently expanded to include the female population in 2010. This program, coupled with the Reintegration and Recovery Program, has brought the Direct Supervision philosophy full circle. Inmates now have more opportunity to succeed and are held to a higher standard of accountability for their actions and decisions. If they wish to better themselves or their housing options, they can.

Inmates in our custody are now housed in accordance with their classifi cation and demonstrated behavior or attitude. By creating a consequence/reward based program, the success of each inmate can be easily monitored and an inmate’s achievements can be readily observed. This program could not have been successful without the assistance of our Mental Health professionals who were equally excited to set up a progressive environment for their clients’ benefi t. Once off precautions and after demonstrating positive behavior, mental health inmates have the opportunity to progress through the available wards where they have more privileges and fewer restrictions.

In the past, inmates were able to use segregations, both real and fabricated, to obtain a more favorable housing assignment. Under this new ward alignment, some inmates with segregations can be housed in the same ward and still be kept away from one another, thanks to the rotating schedule of hours out of lockdown. The result has been a signifi cant reduction in the abuse of our administrative segregation process.

The Progression/Regression Classifi cation and Housing Program is enabling the Detention Bureau to take another step forward, once again meeting meet the constantly changing challenges we face.

Thank you to all the security staff members. Without your assistance, we could not have ensured the success of this transition.

On Thursday, May 27, 2010, three chaplains from the Rocky Mountain Association of Gideons International honored Sheriff Terry Maketa by presenting him a personalized Gideon Bible in recognition of his leadership in El Paso County. The President of the Association, James Waddle; past Colorado

Gideon’s President, Cecil Charles; and Gideon Member and El Paso County Sheriff’s Offi ce Chaplain, Don Bowen; thanked Sheriff Maketa for his support of the Chaplains by permitting them to minister to the inmate population in the Criminal Justice Center. The Gideons present these Bibles to leaders such as U.S. Presidents, State Governors, and other governmental leaders throughout the country

In 2009, the Gideons donated approximately 2700 Bibles, 1700 English Testaments, and 300 Spanish Pocket Testaments to the inmates in the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center. Chaplains volunteer many hours in the Criminal Justice Center, providing Bible study and church services to inmates who want to participate or request spiritual support.

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Victim’s Rights Fun Run- S. Yackley, Victim Advocate

Dispatcher of the Year- V. Mattson

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) is a time set aside to build public awareness about the challenges crime victims face and to celebrate the hard-won progress in victims’ rights and services. It is also a time to honor the professionals who assist and offer guidance, information, support, and encouragement to victims of crime in our community. This year the 4th Judicial District recognized NCVRW by hosting the 3rd Annual Crime Victims’ Rights

Week 5k/1 mile Fun Run on April 24th, 2010. This year’s race celebrated “Fairness. Respect. Dignity.” Over 200 people registered for the race, of which 165 bundled up in winter gear and battled the cold, windy springtime weather at East Bear Creek Park.

Over 65 volunteers including Sheriff’s Offi ce Cadets and Reserve Deputies helped make the race a success by assisting with course set-up, registration, course marshaling, fi nish line timing, and security. The offi ce was well represented at the race by employees from all three bureaus, Deputy Designees, and staff Psychologist Dr. Sharon Trivette. Despite the weather, the race was a success and continues to grow with each passing year. So keep an eye out for next year’s race on www.active.com.

Food, presents, and fun marked the annual celebration for Sheriff’s Offi ce dispatchers. Communications Manager Liz Brown got National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 11-17) rolling with

homemade sloppy joes, tiramisu, and chocolate strawberries. Beautiful fl owers, fl avored popcorn, and many telephone calls made the week extra special.

On April 14, 2010, Dalene Atwell was presented with the EPSO Dispatcher of the Year Award. Dalene’s dedication to the implementation of the new CCIS system was cited, as well as her expanding responsibilities as the CCIC Coordinator. Dalene requested to volunteer our agency as a test site for the new CCIS system. This entailed installing the beta system at our offi ce and testing CCIC fi les (entries, modifi cations, cancellations) to make sure they were responding correctly before the system went live. Dalene and Leah Stevens also

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Community Partnership at its Best- J. Kinne, Records Supervisor

One of the main duties performed by Cheryl Sundheim, Metro Customer Service Specialist, is completing background checks for our military community. During 2009, over 3,100 background

checks were completed for local and nation-wide military recruiters. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Offi ce performs this task free of charge, providing the military with necessary information on possible recruits.

On April 28, 2010, Cheryl spent the day visiting three recruiting stations in Colorado Springs and one in Pueblo. Cheryl learned from Commander Gloss and staff at the Powers Army Recruiting Station that the future of background checks is headed towards e-mail and away from the fax. Recruiting stations will be replaced with a mobile offi ce in a vehicle of some type. The offi ces will house computers and other technology to obtain needed information from potential recruits.

The Security Army Recruiting Station asked many questions about our offi ce’s procedures and court access. In addition to answering questions, Cheryl had the opportunity to share her personal experience as a military mom with some of the younger military personnel. Finally, station personnel allowed Cheryl to go shopping in their supply room. She returned with some very nice coffee mugs and T-shirts.

The Pueblo Station suggested that Cheryl share her expertise with other law enforcement agencies because the quality of her background checks is superior to that of other agencies. Commander Jones showed his appreciation by presenting Cheryl with a pen and pencil set in a wooden holder engraved with the Army logo.

Staff Sergeant Dustin Maxwell, the local Marine Recruiting Station Commander for the entire area, was in training that day and could not meet with Cheryl. However, on May 5, 2010, Staff Sergeant Maxwell came into the Metro lobby in full dress uniform to personally thank Cheryl for the Sheriff’s Offi ce’s support.

Cheryl presented each station with a personalized certifi cate in recognition of their dedication, commitment, and service to the United States. All certifi cates were signed by Cheryl and Sheriff Maketa. Each station was given EPSO ink pens and mini lapel-size pins of our Sheriff’s badge. Cheryl also presented them with a very special plate of cookies. The cookies must have been good, as she did not bring any back to share.

Cheryl’s initial goal was to simply meet in person with all of the people she helps on a daily basis to place faces with names. She ended the day with a true feeling of gratitude from the military personnel and made many new friends. Cheryl’s dedication truly represents community service at its best.

created training for the new system which they provided to members throughout the offi ce in advance of the go live date.

Dalene has become a subject matter expert and has accompanied and/or represented the Sheriff at NCIC Advisory Policy Board meetings throughout the United States. This group reviews and writes procedures and policies for the NCIC system to include security measures, next generation identifi cation (facial recognition, biometrics, ect.), updates on the National Missing and Unidentifi ed Persons System, and the validation process for fi le entries — just to name a few. Dalene keeps herself up-to-

date on this system and is responsible for briefi ng Sheriff Maketa on important changes prior to policy board meetings. Dalene has attended these meetings as the Sheriff’s proxy. Her latest trip on the Sheriff’s behalf took her to Columbus, Ohio. She graciously gave up her vacation time with 36 hours notice to prepare for this meeting. Dalene, we salute your dedication and professionalism! Above: El Paso County Commissioners recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

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Team Building at Jack’s Valley- L. Brown, Communications

On Saturday, May 22, 2010, dispatch members and the Wildland Fire Team joined together for a day of team building at Jack’s Valley on the Air Force Academy. Our host, Shane Coyne, joined us with Pastor Dieter and an instructor who would lead us through the events of the day. Prior to each team building exercise, we were given specifi c instructions on what the outcome of the exercise should look like. Our goal was to work as a team to develop

strategies to complete each exercise successfully.

The fi rst event involved intertwining ourselves with another team member with ropes tied to our wrists. The goal was to fi nd a way to uncouple ourselves without removing the ropes from our wrists. The fi rst to achieve this feat was our Emergency Operations Center volunteer Arthur Simental.

Next we moved on to the raised cables anchored to trees obstacle. As light as feathers, we glided over the cables, traversing the trees in order to not fall into the “fi re pit.” Our third event led us to a 12-foot wall that had no hand holds. Our mission was to get everyone over the wall. Dispatcher Dan Ausec took charge and lined up everyone in order of physical ability to climb the wall. When we got down to the last two members, Dispatcher Mike Bissey was selected to be the ladder that the last member climbed. The exercise was a success and we moved on to the rope course.

If we were not climbing the structure, we were holding the ropes for the climber. All participated to the degree of each person’s comfort level. Of course there are always some in the group that can do everything. For us it was our own Mike Bissey and Dan Ausec. Scaling to the top and repelling off seemed to be natural for them.

The last exercise on the ropes course was the zip line. Looking at the tower (pictured to the right) as it swayed in the wind did not provide a comfort level for some of us, and we chose to just watch. Those who were brave hearted and without sound mind (just kidding) scaled the behemoth and jumped.

It was great to see the teamwork that emerged when we were faced with challenges that at fi rst seemed nearly impossible. When I was standing at the bottom of the wall that was twice my height, I was thinking, “There is no way I am going over this thing.” However, leaders emerged, plans were made, and everyone jumped in to help. Before I knew it, I was not only over the wall but was helping pull someone else over. Not only was it fun to participate in all these challenges, but it showed us all the importance of relying on our team members and trusting them to catch us (Marika) if we fall.

Most importantly, we learned to trust each other while getting to know better our comrades in the fi eld.

Welcome the following individuals to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office

Taylor Elgad - Gateway Inmate SupervisorBreanne Hornsby - Criminalist

Deana Flores - Bookeeper, Inmate FundsDeborah Carr - Detox Specialist

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Dream Night at the Zoo- Deputy I. Petterson

On April 15th, 2010, Deputies Joe Roybal, Cy Gillespie and James Mahan were promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeants Dean Kelsey and Bob McDonald were promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, and Lieutenant Al Harmon was promoted to the rank of Commander

Every year the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo closes for an entire evening to give children with terminal illnesses anopportunity to tour the zoo privately and interact with local community professionals from a vast array of occupations. This year, members of the offi ce from dispatch, training, the traffi c unit, SRT, and SWAT among others, participated in the event. The event was a tremendous success with well over 100 children taking part. Thanks to all those who

donated their time and effort to this great cause.

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Internal Affairs Case Summary- Lieutenant C. Allen

During the second quarter of 2010, the Internal Affairs Unit conducted an audit of the Petty Cash fund and a staff inspection of the CJC Floor Security. Investigators conducted or reviewed sixteen (16) personnel or Internal Affairs investigations. Of those investigations, fi ve (5) cases were exonerated, one (1) case was not sustained, one (1) case was unfounded, and fi ve (5) cases were sustained with no penalty. An employee will receive corrective action in the

form of a supervisory discussion, letter of counseling, or remedial training when a complaint is sustained with no penalty. Four (4) cases were sustained and resulted in disciplinary action. The following is a summary of those cases that resulted in disciplinary action:

Case #1:Allegations: Performance of Duty, Conduct Unbecoming, Feigning Illness Findings: SUS x2, NTS Penalty: 40 hrs. suspension, 90 days probation, performance plan Summary: A deputy was observed asleep in the patrol vehicle, in uniform, during an assigned shift, and the deputy failed to complete case reports as ordered by the supervisor.

Case #2:Allegations: Obedience to Orders, Departing from the Truth, Field Reports Findings: SUS x2, SNP Penalty: Termination Summary: A deputy failed to complete case reports as ordered by the supervisor. The deputy stated in a report that a warrant had been taken for a suspect, when the deputy knew this action had not been completed.

Case #3:Allegations: Departing from the Truth, Performance of Duty Findings: SUS x2 Penalty: Termination Summary: A deputy was observed leaving Ward 1A2 unattended on several occasions. The deputy denied the allegation.

Case #4:Allegations: At Fault Traffi c Crash Findings: SUS Penalty: LOR, Fine Summary: A deputy was determined to be at fault for a traffi c crash.

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