GILA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

ANNUAL REPORT 2016

GUIDING VALUES OF THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

INTEGRITY LEADERSHIP COMMITMENT

FAIRNESS PROFESSIONALISM COMPASSION

DEDICATION RESPECT CONSISTENCY

SHERIFF J. ADAM SHEPHERD

A MESSAGE FROM SHERIFF SHEPHERD:To the Citizens of Gila County,

Welcome to the 2016 Annual Report for the Gila County Sheriff’s Office.

I address you now at the completion of our first full term of office and I couldn’t be happier about the progress we have made at the Sheriff’s

Office during the last four years. We have spent a great deal of time improving our interaction with the public as well as enhancing the working

conditions at the Sheriff’s Office in order to provide a better service to our constituents. We could not have done this without the support of the

citizens and cooperation and understanding of the Board of Supervisors, their management and staff and would like to take this opportunity to

thank you all for your dedication to the Gila County Sheriff’s Office.

As our society develops more into a community directly connected by technology, we acknowledge that our citizens require more and more

methods in order to communicate with their public services in a real time manner. We have been able to develop some very successful

programs (please see below) and are committed to expanding social interaction with our public as we continue to evolve. It should be noted,

however, that technology advances much faster than the ability to implement it, and developing infrastructure that will support new applications

takes a great deal of analysis regarding security issues and cost vs. benefit. We look forward to the continued support from the community and

County leadership to develop these types of programs.

We continue to develop our Facebook page which includes emergency notices, regional information and daily news releases. We have an

automated Sex Offender tracking system called Offender Watch where residents can search their neighborhood and sign up for alerts. WeTip

(www.wetip.com or 1-800-78-CRIME) is available in partnership with Freeport McMoran and the Gila County Attorney’s Office which

provides anonymous crime reporting. We will strive to look for ways to enhance our website to ensure we continually improve all forms of

communication.

We are always looking for quality individuals pursuing a career in law enforcement and have diverse opportunities for employment including

Deputy Sheriff, Detention Officer, Dispatcher, and numerous Support and Administrative positions. We also have many volunteer groups,

including the Sheriff’s Posse that provide opportunities in Patrol, Security, Search and Rescue and other specialty areas. Contact us anytime for

more information, in person, by phone or via the web at www.gilacountyaz.gov or Facebook.

I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to serve as your Sheriff and I look forward to serving you for another four years.

J. Adam Shepherd – Sheriff

2016 Annual Crime Statistics Summary

Crime Statistics

Chief Deputy Johnny Sanchez:

Our commitment to public service for the safety and security of our communities means that we work to provide an environment

in which our residents and visitors want to live, work, shop and enjoy our many natural resources. The powers and duties of the

Sheriff, as governed by Arizona Revised Statutes §11-441, include preserving the peace; taking charge of the county jail facilities and

inmates; providing serve process and notice conveyance; conducting search and rescue operations within the county involving the life

or health of any person. The work of each Sheriff’s Office employee contributes to our overall common operating picture. In support

of our employees we are constantly evaluating training needs, equipment, information systems and documentation processes. The

following crime statistics show us where we are succeeding and where we may need to improve.

Crime Statistics

2016 Annual Crime Statistics Summary

2016 SUMMARY – ADMINISTRATION BUREAU

Administration

Sarah White, Chief Administrative Officer:

The mission of the Administration Bureau is to support Sheriff’s Office operations which includes providing personnel,

developing and managing all areas of the budget and developing policy and procedures that govern the conduct of all

Sheriff’s employees. We are dedicated to providing these services efficiently and consistently with the Sheriff's vision and

values for Gila County citizens, visitors and employees by meeting or exceeding customer service standards.

Administration

2016 SUMMARY – ADMINISTRATION BUREAU

$13,447,252

2015-2016 Board of Supervisors Adopted Budget

Positions by Bureau 158 Administration Positions 17 Total Records Processed 4070

Administration 17 Records 14.5 Mugshot Requests 18

Detention 60.5 Property/Evidence 1 Record Requests 107

Detention Medical 6.5 Professional Standards Investigator 1 Background Checks 241

Dispatch 25 Special Investigator 0.5 Warrants 2797

Patrol 49 Civil Papers Served 907

2016 SUMMARY – PATROL BUREAU

Patrol

Mike Johnson, Undersheriff:

The mission of the Patrol Bureau is to protect and serve the communities of Gila County through community presence, education

and training. Patrol maintains interoperability and coordination with all public safety agencies to reduce or eliminate criminal

activity, teach crime prevention and support citizens and visitors in their enjoyment of safe homes and neighborhoods.

Patrol

2016 SUMMARY – PATROL BUREAU

Bureau Positions 49Deputies 32

Detectives 5 DUI Totals 86 DUI Totals 5

Sergeants 8 Burglary Calls 423 Burglary Calls 8

Lieutenants 2 Citations 1207 Citations 234

Task Force Commander 1 Theft Calls 935 Theft Calls 23

Undersheriff 1 Underage Drinking Violations 3 Underage Drinking Violations 0

Agency Assists 3506 Agency Assists 28

Alarm Calls 1561 Alarm Calls 9

Unincorporated County Star Valley

Activities

2016 SUMMARY – DETENTION BUREAU

Detention

Major Justin Solberg, Detention Bureau Commander:

The mission of the Gila County Adult Detention Centers is to create an environment that promotes community safety, facility

safety and the welfare of staff and inmates. Our goal is that facility operations comply with the standards for detention facilities set

forth by the National Sheriff’s Association, the Arizona Jail Guidelines and the National Commission of Correctional Health Care.

Detention

2016 SUMMARY – DETENTION BUREAU

Detention Positions 60.5 Detention Health Positions 6.5

Commander 1 Detention Medical Director 1 Bookings 3,490

Lieutenant 3 Inmate Counselor (.48) 1 Releases 3,440

Sergeant 9 Medical Assistant 3 Transport Miles Driven 166,277

Detention Officer 47.5 Nurse 2 Inmates to Court 4,904

Activities

Communications / Dispatch

2016 SUMMARY – COMMUNICATIONS

Mission:

Provide professional, consistent, and compassionate public safety leadership to citizens as the

first contact for law enforcement and emergency services.

Communications / Dispatch

2016 SUMMARY – COMMUNICATIONS

Positions 25 Total Calls Answered 50874

Public Safety Communications Supervisor 3 9-1-1 Call Volume 12735

Public Safety Dispatcher 21 Dispatched Calls 6720

9-1-1 Coordinator 1 Wireless Calls 10207

Admin Calls 21212

Task Force

2016 SUMMARY DRUG, GANG & VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE

Mission

We are a multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional unit that conducts investigations to disrupt,

interdict, and dismantle narcotic, gang and violent crime offenses in order to protect life,

property, and the citizens within our communities and surrounding areas.

Task Force

2016 SUMMARY DRUG, GANG & VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE

DRUGS SIEZED AMOUNT STREET VALUE DRUGS SIEZED AMOUNT STREET VALUE

Cocaine 6.75 grams seized 1,170$ Synthetic Marijuana 4,095 grams = 9.03 pounds 164,340$

Hashish 1,059.77 grams = 2.34 pounds 107,117$ Methamphetamines 4,064.22 grams = 8.96 pounds 406,592$

Heroin 72.3 grams 70,391$ Psilocybin (mushrooms) 8.9 grams 890$

Marijuana 29,943.05 grams = 66.57 pounds 87,458$ Narcotic pills 1090.5 dosages 63,370$

Marijuana Plants 2,541 plants = 3,811.05 pounds 3,031,200$ Drug Paraphernalia 834 items 37,830$

TOTAL STREET VALUE SEIZED: $3,970,358

Task Force

2016 SUMMARY – K-9s IN SERVICE

Task Force

2016 SUMMARY – K-9s IN SERVICE

DUCO ROCKY KINGSTON

Service: 2010 - 2016 Service: 2009 - 2016 Service: 2010 - 2016

Retired Retired Retired

DOZER ARCO SEEBON FELIX

Breed: Dutch Shepherd Breed: Belgian Malinois Breed: Belgian Malinois Breed: Belgian Malinois

Handler: L(Ski) Kersykowski Handler: JBramlet Handler: DNewman Handler: RTomberlin

Service: 2015 - present Service: 2014 - present Service: 2012 - present Service: 2015 - present

Skills: Narcotics Detection, Patrol, Evidence

RecoverySkills: Narcotics Detection, Body Sniff Skills: Explosives Detection

Skills: Narcotics Detection, Patrol, Evidence

Recovery

Donated from a Private Citizen. Cost savings to

taxpayers = $12,000.00

Donated from a Private Citizen. Cost savings to

taxpayers = $7,500.00

Donated from a Private Citizen. Cost savings to

taxpayers = $12,000.00

Donated from a Private Citizen. Cost savings to

taxpayers = $12,000.00

Dozer was donated as a puppy. He was trained

for a year before entering into service.

Arco is the first canine specifically assigned to

the Jail. He accompanies his handler to work

every day.

Seebon has a military background as an

explosives detection dog. He served 1 year in

Iraq.

Felix has an Army background and was donated

when a he could not be assigned to a single

handler.

Employee Training

2016 SUMMARY – EMPLOYEE TRAINING

Employee Training

2016 SUMMARY – EMPLOYEE TRAINING

2015 Legal update Integrated Response to mass Shootings

Advanced Investigation Documentation Internet Data Mining for the Investigator

ALEA - Arizona Law Enforcement Association Introduction and Overview of Criminal Investigations

Arizona Attorney General Office John Reid Interview and Interrogation

Arizona Gang Investigators Association training K9 In-service training

Arizona Law Enforcement K9 Association Maricopa County Basic Training Academy

Arizona Leadership Program training MCSO Academy Cadet Training

Arizona Legal Law Update Mobile Radar training

Arizona Narcotics Officers Association training Multi-Disciplinary Protocol for joint investigations of child abuse

AZGIA Criminal Street Gangs New Equipment familiarization

AzPOST Academy Leadership Program Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs

AZPOST Driving Simulator Oxycodone and the Heroin Epidemic

Background Investigations Physical Fitness Instructor

Basic Field Training Officer Physical fitness testing

Below 100 Pillars of Narcotic Enforcement

Consensual Encounters Practical Handgun Training

Crime Scene Responsibilities Public Safety Dispatchers Academy

Criminal Interdiction training Registrar of Contactors: Collaborative Investigations

CRLEA 2016 Conference Social Media

Dangers of the Fentanyl Drug Sonar Patterns

Defense Attorney Tactics Sovereign Citizen Extremist

Defensive Tactics The Nobility of Policing

Firearms Instructor training The Psychological Constructs to CISM

Firearms training The Winning Mind for Woman

General Instructor UnderWater Lift and Recovery

High Risk Stops UnderWater Metal Detection

Human Trafficking UnderWater Search patterns – Solo Tended Diver and Multiple Divers

What you do matters: Lessons from the Holocaust

Total Training Hours = 6345

Volunteer Programs

2016 SUMMARY – VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

Volunteer Programs

2016 SUMMARY – VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

Vehicle Recovery Body Recovery Agency Assists

4 5 3

LAKE PATROL & DIVE TEAM

Total Training Hours

400

Official Missions Mission Hours

29 1,137

Total Members Events Hours Miles Driven

22 20 2,466 18,472

Total Training Hours

1,953

GILA COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE

Tonto Rim Search & Rescue (TRSAR)

Globe Search and Rescue

Other Hours- Community Service Etc.

1,995

GLOBE Total Members Events Hours Worked Miles Driven

22 989 8,777 51,325

PAYSON

GILA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE RESERVE POSSE

Hours Worked Miles Driven

5,267 22,654

Members FEMA Trainings Completed Events Worked Hours Worked

39 88 8 347

NORTHERN GILA COUNTY CERT (NGCC)

TOTAL VOLUNTEER HOURS TOTAL SAVINGS FOR GILA COUNTY

22,342 $806,546

Veteran Employees and Volunteers

2016 SUMMARYVETERAN EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS

“A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with his freedom.” Bob Dylan

We Thank You and Honor You for Your Choice to Serve Your Country and Your Community

Veteran Employees and Volumteers

2016 SUMMARYVETERAN EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS

Baxley, Travis

Bennett, Bradley

Burkhardt, Dave Carlson, William

Charles,

Kassandra Coddington, Jerry

Floyd, Eddie

Hassinger, Larry

Houghton, Bill

McClure, Jeff

Mahr, Don Newman, Dennis

Schrenk, Frank

Spicer, Ed Swenson, John

White, Mike

Solberg, Justin

Benne, Robert

Binney, Matthew

Bucholz, Dave Christy, Chris

Clark, Mike

Cronk, Rodney Durst, Ted

French, Felicia

Frommelt, Paul Giarraputo,

Bobby Guerrero,

Tony Hill, Michael Jenkins,

Darrell

McMillion, Jim Molitor, Larry

Morgan, Paul

Padgett, Penni Palmer, Mel

Boyer, Roland

Roberts, Kevin

Smith, Grant

Solberg, Justin Tarango,

Jimmy Tavares,

David

Hornung, David

Nudson, Thor

Stockwell,Richard

Berry, David

Decker, Art

Floyd, Darrel Hanse,

Ronald

Peeper, Marc

Guerrero, Tony

Holmes Jr.,

Johnny Hudgens,Terry Newman,

Dennis

Boyer, Roland

Charles, Keith

Conover,Charlie Dirks,

Brian Elledge,

JosephMcGroarty,

Christopher Phelps,

Richard Salcido, ArtSchuler, Robert

Scott, George

Shapiro,Howard

Employees and Volunteers that were in military reserves:

Building Community

2016 SUMMARY – BUILDING COMMUNITY

GILA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

ADMINISTRATION BUREAU

1177 EAST MONROE ST.

GLOBE, AZ 85501

(928) 402-1879

PAYSON SUBSTATION

108 WEST MAIN ST., STE A

PAYSON, AZ 85541

(928) 474-2208

ROOSEVELT SUBSTATION

28449 NORTH HWY 188

ROOSEVELT, AZ 85545

(928) 467-2515

YOUNG SUBSTATION

4677 NORTH HIGHWAY 288

YOUNG, AZ 85554

(928) 462-7920

1100 SOUTH STREET

GLOBE,AZ 85501

(928) 425-4449

Community Programs and Services

BOAT SAFETY PROGRAM

CAR SEAT CHECK

CITIZEN ACADEMY

CIVIL SERVICE

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS

K-9 PRESENTATIONS

GUN SAFETY (EDDIE THE EAGLE)

DRUG PRESENTATIONS

EVENT SECURITY

EXPLORER PROGRAM

EXTRA NEIGHBORHOOD PATROL

FINGERPRINTING

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAMS

OFFENDER WATCH

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS

SOUTHERN GILA COUNTY NETWORK

TEAM (SGNET)

“SPEND THE NIGHT IN JAIL” PROGRAM

VIN INSPECTIONS

VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

CERT TEAM

POSSE

SEARCH & RESCUE

MOUNTED POSSE

WETIP 1-800-78-CRIME OR WWW.WETIP.COM

To learn more about these programs go our website: http://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/sheriff/services.php

or call 928-474-2208.