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Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office

2011 ANNUAL REPORT

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Website: http://www.co.yamhill.or.us/sheriff/

REPORT PREPARED BY:

Jack H. Crabtree, Sheriff Tim Svenson, Captain Ron Huber, Captain

Jason Mosiman, Sergeant Troy Spurlock, Records

(Cover Photo By: Steven L. Smith)

March 2012

It is the Mission of the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office to provide our citizens with high quality law enforcement services, in an ethical and fiscally responsible manner.


TABLE OF CONTENTS: A look at the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office in 2011

PREFACE

4 MISSION, VISION & VALUES

5 SHERIFF’S LETTER

6 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

7 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

8 YAMHILL COUNTY MAP

OPERATIONS

9 PATROL

10 K-9 UNIT & RESERVE PATROL

12 DOG CONTROL & MARINE PATROL

13 FOREST PATROL

14 CIVIL AND RECORDS

15 EVIDENCE

16 CONTRACT CITIES

- DAYTON

- SHERIDAN

- WILLAMINA

- LAFAYETTE

- CARLTON

- SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

17 INVESTIGATIONS

- SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT

- YAMHILL COUNTY INTER-

AGENCY NARCOTICS TEAM

- COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM

21 SEARCH AND RESCUE

CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

23 JAIL OPERATIONS

24 EVIDENCE BASED DECISION MAKING PROGRAM

MEDICAL SERVICES

FOOD SERVICES

RENTAL OF JAIL BEDS

25 VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

INMATE WORKER PROGRAMS

27 COURT SERVICES

SUPPORT SERVICES

29 BUDGET, FINANCE AND GRANTS

31 TRAINING

35 VOLUNTEERS

- POSSE

- VOLUNTEER RESPONSE UNIT

- CADET UNIT

- CHAPLAINS

39 COMMUNITY OUTREACH

SPECIALS

42 RETIREMENTS

44 SWEARING IN NEW PERSONNEL

45 EMPLOYEE AWARDS

46 COMMUNITY AWARDS


MISSION, VISION & VALUES

MISSION

Our mission is to provide our citizens with high quality law enforcement services in an ethical and fiscally responsible manner.

VISION

Our vision is to maintain the present and future quality of life for the citizens of a growing Yamhill County.

The Sheriff’s Office will set the standard of “Excellence in Service” in public safety through innovation, flexibility, and dedication; while recruiting and retaining a highly competent and motivated work force.

Through mutually beneficial cooperative partnerships within our community, we are committed to problem-oriented policing with the goal of reducing public safety concerns of our citizens and visitors.

VALUES

Our values as a law enforcement agency are the recognition and appreciation of the confidence, trust, and respect conferred upon us by the citizens whom we serve. We also recognize that trust and respect are not absolute and can be lost.

Therefore we believe in and focus on protecting the Constitutional rights of all individuals. We identify, prioritize, and act

proactively to prevent and solve community problems and concerns.

We also realize the importance of on-going organizational changes that serve to strengthen our ability and capacity to service our community. As a result, we are committed to carrying out our duties with Honesty, Loyalty, and Unity.


LETTER FROM THE SHERIFF...

Dear Citizen,

The submission of this 2011 Annual report reflects the hard work and dedication of the men, women, and volunteers of the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office.

The mission of the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office is to provide high quality law enforcement services in an ethical and fiscally responsible manner. To that end, this report is an instrument that demonstrates to our citizens what we believe in and that we adhere to our mission.

It has been an absolute pleasure to serve you all this past year.

I commit to you that we will continue our quest to provide the best service possible to each of you in the coming years ahead.

Thank you for your trust and support. Together we can keep Yamhill County a safe place to live, work, and raise our families.

Sincerely,

Jack H. Crabtree

Jack H. Crabtree

Sheriff


ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office

YAMHILL COUNTY CITIZENS

SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT / MCRT Geist/Gardner/Open

RADIO SYS & IMPLEM COM/YCOM USER GROUP

YCINT/CRT-Sgt. Ray/Eubanks/Carelle.4/Christianson.4

PATROL-CONTRACTS Dayton-Sgt Shipley/Caughlin/Stackpole/Broyles/Brester Lafayette-Sgt Bowdle/Donahoo/ Sheridan-Sgt Vandewettering .5/Abo/Trombla(SRO)/Wellborn Willamina-Sgt Vandewettering/Stuart.4/Caughlin (FTO)/Schwartz

PATROL-RURAL Sgt Bowdle/Sgt Shipley/Sgt Whitlow/Sgt Young

Brester/Brodeur(K9)/Broyles/Elder/Goss/Harrell/Lavish/Mayer/Meade/Ramsey/Rice/Samerdyke/Stackpole/Steele/

Tooley (FTO)/Twitchell/Wik/Wilkinson

MARINE Lt. Warden/Tarmichael/Palen/D.Schmidt/Eastman

DOG CONTROL-Pitt/Whiting/Lewers

ADMIN SUPPORT PAYROLL/CANTEEN/VOLUNTEERS Jail Program Supervisor Karen Rogers

JAIL STANDARDS

JAIL OPERATIONS Sgt Little/Sgt Lux/Sgt Mosiman/

Sgt Saunders/Sgt Ruby

Bliven/Brooks/Broome/Clowser/Donahoo/Druery/Eckroth (FTO)/Hart/Herman/Lang/McCommons/Reid/Rickles/Shadden/Shaw/Summers/Swift/Taylor/Wunderlich/Open

RECORDS/LEDS/ WARRANTS Program Supv Rogers

Harlow/Leslie/McNeil/McCommons/ Smith/Spurlock/Utti/Webster

FOOD SERVICES Sgt Mosiman

MAINTENANCE Moore/Benjamin/Hall

MEDICAL Sgt Mosiman/Petrasek/Martin .8/

Hubbard/T.Schmidt

COURT SECURITY/RESERVES/ TRANSPORTS/EXTRADITIONS

Sgt Mosiman/ Sato (FTO) & Reserves

I.S./TELECOM/WEBMASTER Hays/Spurlock

INTERNAL AFFAIRS / INCIDENT REVIEW LABOR RELATIONS

ACCREDITATION

VISIONAIR RMS/CAD/RAIN/MDT/FBR/ Sgt. Vandewettering & Lt. Warden

ADMIN SUPPORT AOS Carol Hays

AUDITING/BUDGET/FINANCE Current Fiscal Review/ Projections

Incoming Year Preparation

Captain Ron Huber JAIL

Kellye Fetters ADMIN SUPPORT PROGRAM MGR

Yamhill Communications

Sheriff’s Mounted Posse Sheriff’s Advisory Board

SHERIFF Jack Crabtree

MOTORPOOL & MATT

CADETS-Sgt Vandewettering/Harrell/Tooley/Shaw

Captain Tim Svenson OPERATIONS

RESERVES Sgt Shipley/ Det Gardner

ASSET MANAGEMENT LABOR RELATIONS

PERSONNEL STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

CIVIL Runyon

EVIDENCE

TRAINING Sgts/FTOs/Instructors

VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS Volunteer Coordinator –Hays

Cadets, Mounted Posse, SAR, VRU

PURCHASING/ INVENTORY

INTERNAL AFFAIRS / INCIDENT REVIEW LABOR RELATIONS

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & RECEIVABLE

YCOM SUPPORT Accounts Payable & Receivable Fiscal Year Review/Projections

AOS Carol Hays

POLICY DEVELOPMENT POLICY DEVELOPMENT POLICY DEVELOPMENT


ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office

Administrative Support Manager Kellye Fetters

Administrative Office Specialist Carol Hays

Jail Commander Captain Ron Huber

Patrol Division Captain Tim Svenson

Jail Administrative Sergeant Sergeant Jason Mosiman

Patrol Administrative Sergeant Sergeant Brian Young

Jail Program Supervisor Sheriff’s Office Records Manager

Karen Rogers


YAMHILL COUNTY, OREGON


OPERATIONS

The Patrol Division is dedicated to

the enhancement of the livability and quality of life for the citizens and visitors of Yamhill County.

Our deputies patrol 718 square miles, which includes over 60 river miles, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The primary focus of the Sheriff’s Office is proactive law enforcement; we prevent crime through improved community relations and the education of our citizens.

Patrol is composed of two main shifts, a day shift and a night shift; in addition to varied shifts throughout each day and night shift that provides coverage for both the contract cities and a School Resource Officer for the Sheridan School District.

The county is divided into 4 Patrol Districts. These districts are covered by an average of 3 to 5 deputies depending on how the assigned shifts are scheduled.

There are 24 deputies, 6 sergeants, 4 detectives, and 4 reserves staffing these shifts; and they are charged with the following division operations: traffic enforcement, K-9 support, fulfilling contractual law enforcement with designated cities, special investigations, dog control, forest patrol, and marine patrol.

Our team of highly qualified and well trained certified law enforcement professionals provide the primary law enforcement for the unincorporated areas of Yamhill County, as well as the four contract cities. We also assist local law enforcement agencies whenever and wherever needed.

The Patrol Division is comprised of several units and teams, but the patrol deputies remain the backbone of public safety by executing the principles and purpose of the law enforcement

system. They are the “eyes and ears” of the communities in which we serve.

The enforcement style executed by our patrol deputies is determined by each team during their respective shifts. They either target specific areas or utilize a team approach in a concentrated effort to proactively address a particular area of concern within the community.

The Patrol Division strives to foster a positive relationship with the citizens of Yamhill County. This includes involving the community in our operations through job shadowing and ride-along programs.

YEARS OF SERVICE

Steve Warden—27 Roy Harrell, Jr.—15 Tim Casey—5 Todd Whitlow—10

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As first responders, our deputies are often the first to have contact with members of the communities we serve. Our interactions with them undoubtedly form their opinion of this Office.

Through positive interactions and maintaining the earned trust and respect of the citizens of Yamhill County, we encourage all forms of feedback. We use this information to further improve our delivery of law enforcement services in the interest of public safety.

We also recognize and appreciate the importance of the community’s input. We depend on citizens’ involvement in not only coming forward and reporting crimes, but also in looking to us for assistance with any concern or disorder with their community.

K-9 UNIT

The Sheriff’s Office is committed to

keeping any and all controlled (illegal) substances off the streets, out of our community schools, and out of Yamhill County completely.

Deputy Marc Brodeur and K-9 “Remi” continue another year aiding in this ongoing effort to stop the production, importation, and selling of illegal drugs within Yamhill County.

Though 2011 was a rather slow year for call-outs, it was still a productive year for K9 Remi.

The Sheriff’s Office hosted the 2011 Fall OPCA Canine Conference with over 100 K9 teams present from around Oregon and Washington State.

Remi completed her annual certification in April at the Newport Canine Conference; in addition to 192 training hours were

also completed for maintenance training.

Deputy Brodeur deployed Remi at least 96 times in 2011, which included Assist Outside Agency (AOA) calls for the FBI, Yamhill County Interagency Narcotics Team (YCINT), Department of Corrections (DOC), the Federal

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Corrections Institution (FCI) in Sheridan, OR, the Community Response Team (CRT), McMinnville Police, OSP, Newberg Police, Yamhill Police, and Amity Police Departments.

Remi also conducted searches in various Corrections facilities including the Oregon State Penitentiary, FCI Sheridan, Washington County Jail and our own Yamhill County Jail. Remi also conducted school searches for Amity, Newberg, Dayton, Hillsboro and Yamhill Carlton.

Deputy Brodeur and Remi participated in demonstrations at the following locations: Dayton High School, Dundee Elementary, and National Night out in Amity. They also taught classes at the Citizens Academy and the Kiwanis Law Enforcement Camp.

Remi ended the year with 32 searches in which she found testable amounts of narcotics. As a result, there were 32 arrests with multiple people being cited and/or arrested on a total of 50 different charges in those respective cases.

A rough estimate of the amount of drugs seized during call-outs included 8.22 ounces of Marijuana, 3 ounces of meth, and 16.85 grams of heroin; which was Remi’s first heroin find in the field.

In 2012, a new report of K9 activities to track the amount of illicit drugs seized with every arrest will be implemented. This report will require deputies to enter K-9 responses in a specific way within the report to more accurately account for the quantity of any drug seizures as a result of Remi’s hits on our call-outs.

RESERVE PATROL

The Patrol Reserve Program

provides supplemental personnel that broadens the capabilities of the patrol division. This allows the reserve deputies to provide coverage on routine cases, which frees up the patrol deputies to respond to more immediate and/or emergency situations.

As in any year, Sheriff Crabtree maintains an aggressive campaign to recruit and hire only the best qualified Reserve Patrol candidates

in fulfilling the mission of the Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division.

Our reserve deputies volunteer their own personal time, - 884.25 hours in 2011—which translated into a substantial annual cost savings to the citizens of Yamhill County.

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DOG CONTROL

The Yamhill County Dog Control

is not just about controlling dogs or reuniting lost dogs with their owners, it is also an adoption facility that can help anyone find a pet and lifelong companion.

Self-funded for more than thirty years through licensing fees, citations, and gracious donations; the dog control unit continues to serve and protect the pets and citizens of Yamhill County.

In 2011, more than 15,500 dogs were licensed, 827 citations were issued, 105 bites were investigated, and more than 480 dogs were reunited with their owners.

Any healthy adoptable dog that is picked up and brought into our kennels shall never be euthanized. Every effort is made to place each unclaimed lost or stray dog into a loving home.

Those dogs that cannot be placed with a new family are sometimes placed with a rescue shelter. These shelters provide the dogs with a homelike environment where they will feel safer than during a lengthy stay in a kennel.

For those looking to adopt a new dog and make them a part of their family, their profile and photos can be viewed at:

http://www.petfinder.com.

MARINE PATROL

The Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol

has the responsibility of patrolling and maintaining public safety upon sixty miles of waterways that include the Willamette and Yamhill Rivers.

Focusing on water and boating safety, and the enforcement of Oregon State Boating laws and Marine Board regulations, the river patrol deputies spend on average more than 800 hours on the water with more than 1, 500 contacts with boaters and swimmers.

At the onset of Spring, two of our deputies spent two weeks in White City on Emigrant Lake near Ashland undergoing intensive training at the Marine Safety Law Enforcement Academy, which was sponsored by the Oregon State Marine Board.

Training included classroom education, practical swimming exercises involving confrontational simulations, boat handling skills, officer safety on the water, and how to effectively conduct an arrest from a boat.

In 2011, the Sheriff’s Office procured the support and funding to have a new patrol boat built (pictured below), which was officially launched at Roger’s Landing in Newberg, Oregon.

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FOREST PATROL

The Forest Patrol is responsible for

the enforcement of federal, state and local forestry and wildlife criminal laws and regulations throughout Yamhill County.

Woods Deputy Tim Casey patrols state, federal and private forest lands enforcing forest-related laws and regulations; and he has also assisted the Yamhill County Interagency Narcotics Team with several marijuana grow investigations in 2011.

Additionally, Deputy Casey has assisted with educational programs throughout the county by interacting with our youth about the importance of being safe and following state and federal laws while in the woods of Yamhill County.

During 2011, Deputy Casey investigated and made arrests involving the appropriation and harvesting of special forest products. He also responded to call outs on non-injury vehicle crashes that occurred on designated logging roads. During routine patrols, several small trash sites continue to be discovered throughout the wooded areas of Yamhill County.

Occasionally individuals have held RAVE parties in the wooded areas of Yamhill County; but none were

reported or discovered in 2011.

Throughout the year, Woods Deputy Casey has maintained a strong presence on and off road in the forest land throughout Yamhill County. He has made countless contacts with the public that have proven to be very valuable in the prevention of crimes and violations of local, state and federal forest and wildlife laws and regulations.

An additional asset to the Sheriff's Office Forest Patrol is Reserve Deputy Mark Adams. He has been maintaining an increased visible presence in off highway vehicle (OHV) and other frequented wooded areas throughout Yamhill County.

For those who own All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) and frequent OHV areas in either Yamhill County or other OHV areas within the State of Oregon, please visit the following internet addresses for your 2012 Oregon OHV Guide:

http://www.oregon OHV.org.


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CIVIL

The Civil Division operates as a

part of the Patrol Division; and the duties and responsibilities of the Sheriff’s Office Civil Services are set forth in Oregon Revised Statute Chapter 206.

Throughout 2011, more than 4,200 civil papers were served by our civil deputy and patrol deputies. In addition to serving civil papers, our civil deputy also executed 4 property sales in Yamhill County.

Examples of the various types of civil papers that the Sheriff’s Office serves include Summons and Petitions, Small Claims, Garnishments, Restraining and Stalking Orders, Criminal and Civil Subpoenas, and Writs of Assistance or Execution.

In 2011, 171 summons/petitions, 304 Forcible Entry Detainers, 101 Notices of Restitution, 895 Small Claims, 326 Restraining Orders, 1,544 Criminal Subpoenas, 189 Distraint Warrants, and 9 Orders of Assistance involving the return of children to the parent or guardian ordered by the courts were served within Yamhill County.

The Sheriff’s Office civil deputy attends annual conferences with other civil deputies and attorneys from various District Attorney offices throughout the state of Oregon. This continued education

ensures that everyone across the state is up to date on current and updated civil statutes and regulations as a part of the civil process in the State of Oregon.

RECORDS

The Sheriff’s Office has 3.5 full

time records clerks that oversee the day to day public business with a wide variety of responsibilities and duties.

Our records staff received more than 15,850 incoming telephone calls; processed more than 950 CHL applications; entered 1,209 citations; processed 544 expungements; and took more than 700 sets of fingerprints for either new CHL applications, employment, or expungements.

They also performed more than 2,250 name scans, 313 notary services, completed more than 1,580 LEDS checks of pawned items within Yamhill County, processed 735 requests for copies of police records, validated more than 2,300 cases, and registered more than 160 sex offenders (a cooperative service provided for/with the Oregon State Police) throughout 2011.

One of our records clerks also conducts the background investigations on potential candidates for either full time or reserve jail and/or patrol deputies for the Sheriff’s Office; in addition

to candidates for other county positions as well.

Background investigations on applicants with the Sheriff’s Office are conducted according to Sheriff’s Office Policies and Procedures, and according to the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) guidelines that are set forth in Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 259-008-0011 and 259-008-0015.

In 2011, a total of twelve background investigations were conducted. These investigations included two for internships, two for Information Services (IS), two for Yamhill Communications (YCOM), and six for the Sheriff’s Office.


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EVIDENCE

An additional duty of one of the

Sheriff’s Office records clerk is to serve as a part-time Evidence Technician. The duty and responsibility of this position is to maintain the chain of custody of evidence received by deputies and/or detectives in the course of their investigations by documenting, cataloging, and placement of the submitted evidence in a secure location.

In 2011, more than 2,600 items of evidence were processed. That number is up 500 from the previous year. Additionally, more than 1,400 items of evidence were either disposed of or returned to their owners; and 629 authorizations of release were received and processed from the District Attorney’s Office.

Evidentiary goals for 2012 include improving the secure storage of seized weapons in the Sheriff’s Office evidence room, completing the disposal of evidence no longer needed at the warehouse facility, acquiring car dollies for maneuvering vehicles seized and stored at the evidence warehouse, and remodeling the primary entrance area to the warehouse facility in order to provide more space for storing large items of evidence deputies seized by deputies and/or detectives.


OPERATIONS PATROL DIVISON—CONTRACT CITIES

DAYTON

In 2011, the Sheriff’s Office

continued its contractual law enforcement role with the City of Dayton. Under that contract, the Sheriff’s Office provides 40 hours of law enforcement services per week. Those hours were broken down to 2 days a week for 10 hours each day. The other 20 hours would be split between the 4 rural teams responsible for providing at least 5 hours a week.

The Sheriff’s Office also takes an active role in Dayton’s community events; to include the Harvest Parade and Festival, the 9/11 Memorial Service; and providing assisting to the Dayton Together Coalition.

SHERIDAN

The Sheriff’s Office has been

providing law enforcement services to the City of Sheridan since 1990.

As a part of this contractual arrangement, three deputies and one sergeant are assigned to this patrol district. The Sheriff’s Office also continues providing a School Resource Officer (SRO) for the Sheridan School District.

Every year the Cadets and Volunteer Response Unit (VRU), Search and Rescue (SAR), and reserve deputies all provide

security and support during Sheridan Days.

During this event, SAR members set up a booth and provide information about the Sheriff’s Office, and they encourage citizens to sign up and be volunteers.

WILLAMINA

The Sheriff’s Office also provides

contractual law enforcement service to the City of Willamina since 1993. This contract includes 1.5 positions and a .5 Code Enforcement position.

This small community produces a large turnout every Fourth of July in celebration of the founding of the United States of America. The parades run the entire length of the town, and VRU has been a valued asset by covering intersections for traffic control and maintaining a positive interactive presence as representatives of the Sheriff’s Office during this annual celebration.

LAFAYETTE

The Sheriff’s Office continues to

provide services to the citizens of the City of Lafayette. As a part of this contract, 1.5 deputies and 15 hours of code enforcement are provided per week.

The city administrators and the Sheriff’s Office have teamed up to address some important nuisance

abatement programs; and the citizens have observed the resulting improvements around their community.

The Sheriff’s Office also plays a major role in community events; such as the Halloween Pumpkin Carving event, Heritage Days, and National Night out.

CARLTON

In 2011, the City of Carlton came to

the Sheriff’s Office and requested some assistance with coverage within the city. They were in the process of finding a new Chief and hiring another officer.

The City of Carlton signed a contract the Sheriff’s Office whereby 40 hours of patrol would be provided per week within the city limits. This contract runs through June 30th, 2012; and the Sheriff’s Office is looking at renewing it with the City of Carlton.

As of late, this type of arrangement has become a new trend in the State of Oregon with smaller cities that still have a Police Chief, working together with their respective county Sheriff’s Offices. The respective cities keep the small town police department, and feel that the security of their community is enhanced by the services provided by both the local police and county Sheriff’s Offices.


OPERATIONS

SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT

The Special Investigations Unit

(SIU) conducts detailed investigations of specific crimes that include financial and intellectual property fraud, cybercrimes, homicide and unattended deaths, and sex-related criminal offenses.

In 2011, the SIU team included three sworn detectives, each of whom have received ongoing training that equips them to take on specialized duties and responsibilities within the scope of their assigned cases.

Each SIU detective has been certified as a Medicolegal Death Investigator through the State of Oregon, and are tasked with investigating deaths that occur in Yamhill County.

One of the SIU detectives is also a certified Clandestine Laboratory

Technician who responds to cases whenever a suspected drug lab is located within the county.

In addition to taking an active role in the Yamhill County Child Fatality Team, which convenes whenever there is a child fatality in the county, our detectives are also members of the Multidisciplinary Child Abuse Team.

The SIU detectives meet on a routine basis with other local and state professionals; including prosecuting attorneys and representatives from the Department of Human Services (DHS) and Juliette’s House in discussing any child and elder abuse cases within the county.

SIU detectives are also a part of the Major Crime Response Team (MCRT), which specifically investigates homicides and officer involved shootings.

In 2011, detectives from SIU were an integral part of an MCRT homicide investigation in Sheridan, OR. As a result of their efforts, the suspect was subsequently indicted by the Grand Jury in January 2012.

Additionally, SIU detectives represented the Sheriff’s Office as the lead agency in an officer involved shooting in Dundee, OR.

Between the three detectives of this unit, they took more than 125 initial case reports, conducted 5 death investigations, made more than 30 adult and 10 juvenile arrests, and wrote and processed more than 265 reports throughout 2011.

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OPERATIONS

YAMHILL COUNTY INTERAGENCY NARCOTICS TEAM

The Yamhill County Interagency

Narcotics Team (YCINT), which is a joint effort between sworn personnel from the Sheriff’s Office, McMinnville Police Department, and Oregon State Police.

During 2011, YCINT was involved in several successful cases which significantly disrupted illicit drug trafficking in Yamhill County.

In February 2011, YCINT concluded a long term investigation that resulted in the seizure of more than 3.5 lbs. of methamphetamine that was en route to Yamhill County from California.

The two suspects in this case were connected to supplying many of the mid-level dealers in Yamhill County. The suspects were subsequently arrested, convicted, and are now serving time in federal custody. In addition to the drugs seized in this case, over $76,000.00

and a vehicle were forfeited at the conclusion of this case.

Yamhill County was but one of a handful of counties in Oregon to discover the presence of marijuana grows established and operated by Mexican drug trafficking organizations (DTO) in 2011.

One such DTO grow was located and eradicated in Yamhill County during the course of a successful investigation that resulted in the arrest of three Mexican Nationals for the unlawful manufacture of marijuana. This particular case was assumed and prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The three suspects were also linked to a 94,000 plant grow site located in Wallowa County, which has since been identified as the largest DTO grow ever recorded in Oregon.

Another interesting case involving marijuana took place in September 2011, when YCINT investigated a long time marijuana grower who was infamous for using scattered grow sites throughout rural Yamhill County.

The subject was tracked to a number of grow locations which were subsequently dismantled by YCINT and the Bureau of Land Management.

After obtaining and serving a search warrant upon the suspects residence in the City of Portland, additional indoor marijuana grows and firearms were located and seized. The suspect, who was listed as an armed career criminal through the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), is currently being prosecuted at the federal level as a result of this case.

Evidence and other information obtained during this investigation showed that this suspect had been conducting his illegal activities for a number of years in Yamhill County, as well as other areas within western Oregon.

One particular challenge YCINT faces involving marijuana grows are those that illegally operate under the guise of medical marijuana grows. These types of cases present unique challenges to detectives for investigation and prosecution because of Oregon’s Medical Marijuana Act.

Nevertheless, the diligence of YCINT detectives has proven fruitful in following up on such illicit grows. Search warrants were executed at two medical marijuana grow locations that were found to

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be out of compliance with the guidelines established by Oregon’s Medical Marijuana Act. Charges have been filed and adjudication is ongoing on the several identified suspects in this case.

YCINT continues to see a rise in both the use and sales of heroin and narcotic analgesics. Based on the collective experience of the detectives, they are of the opinion that this increase is due to several factors: the reformulation of Oxycontin, the price of narcotic analgesics vs. heroin, and the availability of prescription narcotics.

As a result of the Drug Enforcement Agency adding a synthetic version of marijuana, to Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, commonly known as “spice,” YCINT commenced an investigation of the unlawful sale of “spice” at a local shop in the City of McMinnville.

Acting on citizen complaints, tips from the Yamhill County District Attorney’s Office, and Yamhill County Community Corrections, YCINT developed a case by utilizing informants and undercover officers. Through the combined efforts by all involved, a search warrant was obtained in December 2011 and subsequently served upon the local shop allegedly selling the “spice.”

Upon execution of the search warrant, a large supply of “spice” along with over $65,000 cash was seized from the location. The owner of the business was arrested for unlawful delivery of a schedule I substance, and is now pending charges and prosecution of this case.

In addition to the “spice” investigation, there have been several other cases involving heroin, narcotic analgesics, cocaine, and marijuana that were also successfully investigated throughout the year.

The YCINT members also work closely with the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Community Response Team (CRT), which has proven to be a mutually beneficial working relationship. It has allowed for an increase in man power by each unit for larger scale operations.

YCINT continues to focus its efforts by following current drug trends and concentrating on mid to upper level drug dealers that affect the quality of life for the citizens of Yamhill County.

COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM

The Community Response Team

(CRT) is a relatively new addition to the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office.

It is staffed with one full time and one part time detective. CRT focuses on quality of life issues that are of concern to the citizens of Yamhill County.

Some of those issues include street level drug dealing in neighborhoods, burglary investigations, thefts, car prowls, and neighborhood disputes.

Additionally, CRT detectives augment the patrol division of the Sheriff’s Office by assisting with larger criminal investigations.

CRT also works closely with the Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Welfare in investigations where drug use around children has been reported.

CRT has been able to identify several cases of child endangerment where, with the cooperation with DHS Child

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Welfare, the children were removed from the residence and placed in a safe home.

In one particular case CRT worked with DHS Child Welfare to determine the validity of reports of drug use in a residence where children were present. Once the investigation was underway, CRT detectives learned that the children were present in the home not only during heavy methamphetamine use; but that they were also present during drug sales.

Multiple subjects in this case were arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a minor, distribution of a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school, and possession of a controlled substance. The children were removed from the residence and now reside with their grandmother. This case is currently under prosecution.

In another case, CRT detectives investigated two individuals for illegal distribution of prescription medications, possession of weapons by a felon, and endangering the welfare of a minor. The residence was less than 1,000 feet from Grandhaven Elementary School, and it was learned through the investigation that the suspects commonly stored narcotics, money, and guns in their child’s backpack. Both suspects

were found guilty and sentenced to prison; and their child were immediately placed in state custody.

In 2011, CRT investigated several narcotics cases, illegal firearms possession cases, and assisted various outside federal, state and local agencies with their ongoing investigations linked to Yamhill County.

One such example involved a motor vehicle theft out of California involving a highly customized off road style vehicle, worth approximately $60,000.00. CRT detectives were contacted by detectives from California Highway Patrol (CHP) regarding a citizen in Yamhill County who unknowingly purchased the stolen vehicle.

The pickup was quickly located and recovered by CRT detectives; and the individual who purchased the vehicle was able to provide additional information to CHP that resulted in a successful prosecution in California of the suspect who stole and sold the vehicle.

CRT continues to work diligently on cases initiated in 2011 that involve multiple burglaries, some of which, as of early 2012, have been solved. Property from these cases have been located by patrol deputies; and, with the assistance

of CRT, further stolen items were recovered subsequent to a search warrant served upon a residence in Sweet Home, Oregon.

In order to have a successful investigation that results in the recovery of stolen personal property, CRT detective often advise citizens of Yamhill County of the importance of doing an inventory of their property. This includes documenting the make and model, serial numbers and/or their own owner applied number; in addition to taking digital photographs, all of which should be stored in a safe location.

Proper written and photographic documentation of personal property greatly assists law enforcement in the identification and recovery of stolen property; as well as insurance companies when processing theft claims.

Yamhill County CRT embraces citizen tips regarding suspicious and/or suspected criminal activity that they have witnessed. These tips may be all that an investigator needs to further develop an investigation.

INVESTIGATIONS


OPERATIONS SEARCH AND RESCUE

The Yamhill County Sheriff’s

Office Search and Rescue (SAR) exists to provide additional needed manpower, resources, and assistance with various types of searches and community programs and projects. SAR is available to the Sheriff’s Office as well as other law enforcement agencies in Oregon during emergency situations.

Members of SAR come from all over Oregon, to include Yamhill, Marion, Washington, and Polk Counties. These members are individuals who are experienced in Amateur Radio Operations, K-9 Search Teams, Mounted Horse Search Teams, Air Support, and other volunteer support groups.

New recruits are required to pass the SAR Academy, which is held on an annual basis. Training consists of over 60 hours of various related courses and topics with a focus on SAR operations.

Team members also must maintain at least 32 hours per year in training in order to remain certified by the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association.

All members are required to obtain and maintain their certification in First Aid and CPR; and some of our SAR members have even obtained advanced ratings as First Responders and basic paramedic EMT training.

Some members have acquired advanced Search Management training which enables them to act as the primary coordinators during search operations. This allows deputies on scene to return to their patrol duties once the scene is effectively turned over to SAR management.

Examples of some of the missions SAR has been a part of include:

Wilderness Search and Rescue

Urban Search and Rescue

Lost Person / Child Searches

Alzheimer Searches (Project Life Saver)

Downed Aircraft Searches

Crime Scene Support

Water Recovery Searches

Each SAR member provide his or her own equipment, which could cost anywhere from $200.00 to $1,000.00, depending on their position within SAR.

A lot of time and commitment is invested by each member of SAR, to include being available to assist on an on-call basis as the need (i.e. emergencies) arises.

In 2011, SAR members completed 5,000 training hours with 500 active mission hours that included some of the following activities:

3 Project Life Saver call outs

2 call outs for overdue individuals

6 call outs for missing individuals, including hunters and a stranded woman

In September two handlers and their K-9s received their water certification; and they assisted Tillamook and Multnomah County SARs in a joint search mission.

Three members also received their certification in the Project Life Saver program as well.

During the 2011 SAR Academy that was held jointly with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office SAR, students completed 80 hours of training in areas that included wilderness, urban and water search techniques; lost person behavior; radio operations; man tracking; map and compass use; wilderness survival; and vehicle and ATV operations.


OPERATIONS SEARCH AND RESCUE

A joint operational volunteer

exercise of almost 80 individuals took place in mid-2011. This operation was comprised of Sheriff’s Office volunteers, including members from the following units:

Cadets

Posse

Search and Rescue

Volunteer Response Unit

This dynamic group of volunteers spent a day at Sheridan Peak looking for a missing hiker, but the real goal of the day was to test the integration of the participants of this collaborative exercise.

While the units had specific objectives to test, the overall purpose of the exercise was to test the ability to communicate with one another and provide mutual aid when and where necessary.

Although the volunteers belong to their respective units, they all needed to work together as a team as they would if called upon in response to a real-time major disaster.

Eric Watt, SAR Chair and the coordinator for this exercise, said “We learned more about how the units function together. This is just the start as we learn how to best utilize the skills of other volunteer units on a search.”

At the end of the day, each volunteer unit realized the benefit of their team effort and the need to continue training together.

In February, Deputy Ron Wellborn, the state coordinator for Project Life Saver, demonstrated the equipment of Project Lifesaver International at the Capital building in Salem, Oregon before an audience of the state’s sheriffs and legislators.

Later in April, Deputy Wellborn and Eric Watt repeated this demonstration in Flathead County, Montana, and Kititas County, Washington, during National Volunteer Week.

In 2011, the Sheriff’s Office acquired a HUMMV from military surplus that has been restored and outfitted to meet the needs of both the Sheriff’s Office Forest Patrol and SAR.


CORRECTIONAL FACILITY JAIL OPERATIONS

The Yamhill County Jail (hereafter

referred to as Jail), is a 259-bed correctional facility. In 2011, there were 4,219 inmates booked into the jail. Throughout the year the Jail population averaged 197 inmates; 77% of which were males, and 23% were females.

To house and supervise these inmates, the Jail is staffed with deputies who maintain 24-hour security. Part of ensuring the safety and security of the inmates housed in the Jail is utilizing a classification system.

The inmates are classified to different housing units based on their criminal charges, current and past behavior while incarcerated, and several other mitigating factors. The classification of inmates is re-evaluated during their incarceration, and based on their

conduct their housing units are changed accordingly.

JAIL INSPECTIONS

The Jail is inspected on an annual

and bi-annual basis by several different groups, to include the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners.

In September 2011, the Yamhill County Grand Jury inspected the jail. Their report concluded with the following statement: “It is the overall impression of the Grand Jury that the Yamhill County

Correctional Facility is secure and very well run.”

In October 2011, Commissioners Stern, Lewis, and George inspected the Jail and noted that the staff is doing great work to ensure the Jail is run in an orderly, safe, and efficient manner.

Later in October, a team of inspectors from throughout the state spent the day going over 309 standards set by all of Oregon’s Sheriffs. The final report had many positive comments, and our Jail received an overall score of a 98.71% approval.

Earlier in the year the Jail was found to be in compliance with all of the review criteria set out by

the United States Marshals Service.

The Jail was also inspected by both the Health and Fire Departments, both concluding that the Jail was in compliance with their established standards and expectations.

YEARS OF SERVICE

Mike Saunders—20 Tamara Hart—15 Jim Bunn—12 Josh Eckroth—5



EVIDENCE BASED DECISION MAKING


Office, in addition to county leaders, has been working on a strategy for a safer community. As a result, the county was selected in 2010 to be a part of Phase II of the National Institute of Corrections’ Evidence Based Decision Making Initiative.

The core principles of this initiative are as follows: (1) professional judgment of criminal justice decision makers is augmented when informed by evidence based knowledge (i.e. what has been proven to work); (2) every interaction within the criminal justice system is to offer an opportunity to contribute to harm reduction; (3) systems within achieve better outcomes when operated collaboratively at the individual, agency, and system levels; and (4), the criminal justice system will continually learn, adapt and improve when professionals make decisions based on the collection, analysis, and use of data and information collated in improving their respective parts within the criminal justice system.

For more information about this initiative, please visit the county website at:

http://www.co.yamhill.or.us

MEDICAL SERVICES

The Jail has one full-time

Registered Nurse (RN) and two full-time Medical Technicians. There is also a part time doctor, dentist and another RN.

During 2011 the facility Doctor saw 372 inmates, the Dentist treated 159 inmates and the Nurses assisted 4,799 inmates. The dentist comes in once a week to conduct necessary extractions. Medical technicians conduct medication passes throughout the facility three times daily.

The total cost of medical services in 2011 was $590,000.00. The majority of medical issues are taken care of within the facility. This alleviates the need for inmates to be transported to other medical facilities outside the secure perimeter of the Jail, saving both staff time and money.

The Jail also contracts with Yamhill County Mental Health for a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MHNP) 4 hours per week, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 20 hours per week. In 2011, the MHNP saw 222 inmates and the LCSW saw 424 inmates.

Total expenditures on medication was $59,257.00. This included $16, 543.00 in psychotropic medications being distributed to 191 inmates.

During 2011, there were 35 inmates on suicide watch with one unsuccessful attempt and zero suicides.

FOOD SERVICES

In July 2011, the Jail contracted

with Aramark Food Services of America to provide food for the facility. The company hired our cook, Joan Pelletier, as well as Tim Payne to oversee the program.

The food services contract calls for a 2,500 calorie per day meal program.

Contracting with Aramark Food Services of America has resulted in a cost savings for the Jail; which is kept down with the utilization of 8-10 inmate workers per day in the food preparation facilities.

RENTAL OF JAIL BEDS

This contractual program

continues with Benton County contracting for 10 jail beds per day.

The current bed rental contract began in July 2011 and will expire in June of 2013.



In 2011, the rental bed revenue has been used to improve some of the infrastructure systems within the Jail. This included the upgrading of doors, improving the video surveillance system, and updating equipment in the kitchen.

With the average population well below Jail capacity, this program has provided funding for improvements without using county funds.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

Volunteers have provided 1,296

program hours in 2011, 82 hours of which were educational with 1 General Education Diploma (GED) being awarded.

The programs our volunteers conduct and participate in include Bible studies, classes for anger management, drug and alcohol abuse, parenting, money management, and education.

The volunteers provide an invaluable service in facilitating constructive use of the inmate’s time; and by demonstrating to the inmates that their rehabilitation and reintegration back into the community does matter.

INMATE PROGRAMS

Inmate labor is utilized both inside

and outside the Jail with the Work

Crew and Work Release Programs.

Those inmates selected for these programs must first pass a physical assessment by facility medical staff, and they must be screened by deputies who take into consideration their criminal history and institutional behavior prior to being placed in a worker position.

Inside the Jail, inmates are assigned to complete daily cleaning of the housing units, laundry services, painting, floor maintenance, and food preparation.

Work Release allows sentenced inmates to leave the Jail and maintain their employment status.

The Work Crew is a combination of in-custody inmate workers and out-of-custody community service workers that perform work under the supervision of Work Crew Supervisors.

Both programs are a partnership between the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office and Yamhill County Community Corrections. Strict eligibility guidelines are set for both programs that require participants to adhere to the Rules of Conduct. Any violation of the rules will result in immediate removal from the assigned program.

Each program is intended to be a means of transition that maintains or develops employment skills,

supports re-entry back into the community, and promotes positive life skills.

Community safety is the top priority when considering the acceptance of an individual into the Work Release and Work Crew programs; and participation in either Work Release or Work Crew is a privilege.

In 2011, the Work Crew completed over 55,626 hours of work. This work resulted in a savings to Yamhill County of approximately $500,000.00.

Some examples of work locations and projects undertaken by the Work Crew are:

Yamhill County Parks (17 properties)

Yamhill County Fairgrounds

Yamhill County Road Department

Yamhill County Dog Control

Yamhill County Shops

YCAP Food Bank

Maude Williamson State Park

Erratic Rock State Park

McMinnville Chamber of Commerce

Dundee Pioneer Cemetery

Amity Pioneer Cemetery

McMinnville Masonic Cemetery

8 Chehalem Parks and Recreation District Parks

3 City of Willamina Parks

City of Lafayette Public Works



McMinnville Jaycees

Rotary Club of McMinnville

Amity School District

City of McMinnville Public Works

City of McMinnville Parks Department

City of Carlton Public Works

City of Amity Public Works

City of Newberg Public Works

City of Dayton Public Works

Cove Orchard Water and Sewer District

Yamhill County Solid Waste

Salvation Army

Habitat for Humanity

Homeward Bound Pets

Gallery Theater

American Legion

Yamhill County Historical Society

Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District

One great example of the Inmate Work Crew program included inmates from five counties who helped out at a local farm where horses rescued from abusive situations are rehabilitated.

The Yamhill County Work Crew working with inmate work crews from Marion, Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties participated in this project.

Dr. Barbara Kahl, owner/operator of the United SPCA, has for the last two years offered no-cost rescue

and rehabilitation services for malnourished and neglected horses.

Dr. Kahl has provided an invaluable service by caring for and rehabilitating abused horses. As a way to give back for her generosity, the inmate Work Crew supervisors and numerous inmates helped repair and refurbish several barns and cleaned up the pastures on the farm.


CORRECTIONAL FACILITY COURT SERVICES

The Court Services

Unit is comprised of 1 full time Deputy Sheriff assigned from the Jail Division, and 7 Reserve Deputies. They are tasked with maintaining the safety and security of the Yamhill County Courthouse and the surrounding county owned buildings.

These buildings include: Health and Human Services, Community Corrections, Veteran’s Services, County Clerk’s Office, Commissioner’s Building, Planning Department, Family and Youth, and Public Health.

Court Services deputies help ensure the safety of employees and their patrons through daily routine perimeter and security checks. The deputies respond to security issues at any of the buildings on the County Campus. They also routinely monitor the Public Transit Bus Station in front of the Jail and adjacent public parking structure.

Along with ensuring a safe environment for the employees and visitors to the courthouse and other county buildings, Court Services is responsible for escorting and

supervising all in-custody inmate transfers from the Yamhill County Jail that appear for court.

Court Service also processes the Judge-ordered Book and Releases after arraignments that come down from court.

Deputies from Court Services are also responsible for transporting inmates to and from the Jail for medical appointments; as well as transports to and from other facilities, such as the Federal Correctional Institution in Sheridan, Oregon.

Deputies assigned to Court Services are trained in several

areas, to include defensive tactics, Taser use, OC use, firearms qualifications, stun belt, MILO (Use of Force Simulator), Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC), CPR/First Aid and the National Incident Management System.

In addition to this training, two Deputies have attended the Northwest Shuttle Conference where Flying Armed Training was conducted.

In 2011, the Yamhill County Courthouse underwent several renovations, one of which included the remodeling of the Court Services Office.

A secure entry point into the courthouse was also put into place that included the installation of a walk-through metal detector and x-ray scanner for personal items being brought into the courthouse.


CORRECTIONAL FACILITY COURT SERVICES

Another area of Court Services that

was also upgraded was the Book and Release room; which included the implementation of a digital fingerprint scanner.

The installation of the digital scanner has significantly reduced the amount of time that it takes to book and release inmates; in addition to those individuals who have been sentenced and released by the court.

The digital fingerprint scanner is also utilized by the Sheriff’s Office records staff when processing new Concealed Handgun License (CHL) applications. This process requires the submission of the applicant’s fingerprints to the Oregon State Police (OSP) Identification Services Division.

In addition to CHL applications, the digital fingerprint scanner is also used when citizens are needing fingerprints to be taken for a variety of purposes including employment, background checks, and expungements.

The use of the digital scanner has greatly increased the response time (within approximately ten to twenty minutes) from OSP in obtaining the required state identification (SID) number to process a CHL application.

Before the use of this digital scanner, fingerprints were taken

using ink and then mailed to the OSP Identification Services. This process required approximately two to three weeks to obtain the SID number from OSP ID services.

Once the SID is received, the CHL application file is then submitted to a supervisor for review and approval.

Once approved, the CHL applicant’s information is entered into the CHL database and the license is printed and mailed to the applicant.

CHL CARD EXAMPLE


SUPPORT SERVICES BUDGET & FINANCE

The Jail (10-41) is a continuous 24-

hour operation with a total full time employee (FTE) count of 38.3 (plus 1 deputy in Community Corrections, Fund 21-41). Due to the reductions in SB1145 dollars, the funding for mental health contract services was reduced by $25,639.00. Funding for the GED program was also reduced by $8,000.00 as well.

Marine Patrol (10-42) is responsible for patrolling the Willamette River from the Polk County line above Wheatland to Willow Island near Canby; and for the Yamhill River from its confluence with the Willamette to the Locks near Lafayette. This program receives partial funding from the Oregon State Marine Board and is operated by .3 Sergeant, .2 Deputy, Marine Reserves, and Cadets.

Patrol (10-43) provides 24-hour law enforcement services to the 718 square miles in Yamhill County with a total FTE of 42.5. The budget includes a reduction of 2 COPS grant patrol positions that were never funded or filled; and the elimination of 2 patrol deputy positions.

The Sheriff's Office will continue contracting direct law enforcement services with the cities of Dayton, Lafayette, Sheridan, Carlton, and Willamina; as well as providing emergency backup and

investigative expertise to the cities of Amity, Dundee, McMinnville, Newberg, and Yamhill.

YCINT (10-69), the Yamhill County Interagency Narcotics Team, is comprised of detectives from the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office, Oregon State Police, and the McMinnville Police Department.

Court Services (10-86) has four essential functions: security of the courthouse, county building security, inmate escort, and inter-facility inmate transports. Staff includes 1 Deputy, .2 Sergeant, and 6 part-time Reserve Deputies.

Dog Control (13-47) provides 24-hour dog control services for most of the county, with the exception of the cities of Newberg and Dundee. Staff includes 2 full-time officers, .25 Captain, .2 Sergeant, 1 Clerk, and volunteers. The Dog Control Ordinance has been amended to permit 1, 2, and 3-year licensing. This change minimizes the inconvenience to our community of having to re-license dogs every year. Dog Control is a self-funded program with 100% of its revenue coming from the issuance of dog licenses, citations, pet adoptions, and donations.

In April 2011, Sheriff Crabtree announced the 2011-2012 budget which includes all the accounts for which the Sheriff’s Office has responsibility and oversight of.

Those budgets are as follows:

10-41, Jail ($4,498,832)

10-42, Marine ($173,998)

10-43, Patrol ($5,493,958)

10-69, YCINT ($157,740)

10-86, Court Services ($217,441)

13-47, Dog Control ($696,450)

21-41, Jail-SB1145 ($232,122)

21-116, Jail Maintenance ($554,120)

Total budget: $12,262,871.00

In 2011, the Patrol Division volunteer hours were extensive and saved a substantial amount of money to both the Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Yamhill County.

Between VRU, SAR, Cadets, Posse, Reserves, and Administrative volunteers, there were a total of 14,022 hours donated; that if paid at an hourly rate of $21.36, more than $299,500.00 was saved.

Additionally, the Jail volunteers contributed more than 1,210 hours, and if they were paid an hourly rate of $21.36, more than $25,930.00 was saved in 2011.

GRANTS

During the period of October 2010

through September 2011, the Sheriff’s Office received a $16,000.00 grant for seatbelt enforcement; and a $17,500.00 grant for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) enforcement.


SUPPORT SERVICES BUDGET & FINANCE

Both grants provided approx. 520 additional hours that a deputy could be in the field patrolling throughout Yamhill County ensuring safe driving with the use of seatbelts; and the proactive enforcement of DUII laws.

During the additional hours of DUII enforcement, 446 traffic stops were initiated with 30 of these stops resulting in DUII arrests. 5 other arrests were made due to drugs being found and/or notification of outstanding warrants. Sheriff’s deputies effected a DUII arrest about every 9.72 hours.

As a result of the additional hours of seatbelt enforcement, 489 traffic stops were made. Of those stops, three ended in arrest for drugs and/or an outstanding warrant.

Given the success that the Sheriff’s Office has had with both grants, an additional $8,612.00 in funding was received towards the seatbelt grant, and an additional $19,214.00 was received towards the DUII grant for October 2011 through September 2012.

In 2011, the Sheriff’s Office also applied for and received approximately $7,000.00 in funding for a new ATV from an OHV grant.

This new ATV will enhance our ability to patrol several miles of trails and other off road areas of forests throughout Yamhill County.

The ATV has also been a valuable asset to Search and Rescue when search missions and/or training have required its usage.

The Sheriff’s Office also applied for the Bicycle Transportation Alliance/Willamette Pedestrian Collation mini-grant program, and was awarded $4,250.00 dollars to conduct pedestrian operations (PSE) in our contract cities.

The goal of these operations is to educate the public and enforce laws involving pedestrian right of ways in crosswalks. As a part of the intent and purpose of this grant, the Sheriff’s Office scheduled 7 operations throughout the summer months with approximately 3 hours each, and 4 deputies assigned to each operation.

Operations conducted within the cities of Dayton, Willamina, and Lafayette had an average of 10 vehicles stopped, yielding 1 citation per five vehicles.

Subsequent operations were carried out in the City of Sheridan and Lafayette yielded more than 32 vehicles stopped in Sheridan, resulting in 6 citations with an overall compliance rate of 70%.

In Lafayette there were 13 vehicles stopped resulting in 4 citations with an overall compliance rate of 83%.


SUPPORT SERVICES TRAINING

Sheriff’s deputies and support

services personnel conduct the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) of potential candidates as a part of the recruitment process of hiring deputies and/or reserves.

ORPAT is a hybrid physical ability assessment process designed to evaluate entry level police candidates on the physical capacity required to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a patrol or jail deputy position.

It was designed to replicate critical and essential physical tasks and demands faced by police officers in the normal performance of their duties.

The ORPAT consist of a 1,235foot obstacle course testing a candidate’s physical abilities such as mobility, agility, flexibility, power and general physical endurance.

Tasks replicated throughout the ORPAT process include walking, climbing, carrying, running, vaulting, pulling, jumping, lifting and pushing. The process is divided into three parts with each part representing specific job-related tasks. ORPAT is intended to be completed within a timeframe of six minutes or less.

A 60-second rest period is required after completing the obstacle course requirements. One of the final tasks, called the “Dummy Drag”, is rather challenging in strength and endurance (bottom center photo).

The applicant is required to drag a 165 pound dummy a total distance of 25 feet. They must remain in control and move continuously when performing this task. They will have three attempts to complete this final task; and if they are unsuccessful each time, it will constitute a failure of ORPAT.

The Sheriff’s Office offers its employees an opportunity to successfully complete ORPAT twice a year. For the employee who has the best time, they are awarded the Sheriff’s Office Physical Fitness Award.

This physical agility course is an exciting but difficult test that challenges all personnel of various physical capabilities. It

serves as an incentive for improving better overall health and physical fitness of potential and current employees of the Sheriff’s Office.



Sheriff’s deputies undergo

constant training in various disciplines that include but are not limited to the following: Crisis Intervention Training (CIT), firearms qualification, use of force, taser qualification, hostage negotiations, and HAZMAT training.

In April, four of our deputies attended CIT training in Marion County. It is the sixth year that the Sheriff’s Office has sent deputies to this 40 hour hands on course learning how to deal with individuals whom appear to be experiencing mental health issues and are in crisis.

At present we have more than 24 deputies who have been trained in CIT provided by Marion County. In 2012 another course will be held where other deputies who have not participated in this training will have the opportunity to do so.

As of late, CIT training has a new area of focus in training: how to help veterans who are returning from their combat operations abroad who may be under duress or experiencing symptoms of possible Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This additional training will help veterans contacted by deputies feel that they are there to help them rather than seeing them as an additional or potential source of conflict.

Keeping veterans out of the criminal justice system when and where possible is an important aspect of CIT.

The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office trains quarterly on the proficient and safe use of firearms. This training is conducted by the Sheriff’s Office Firearms Team made up of Patrol Deputies, Jail

Deputies, and Reserve Deputies. The Firearms Team is overseen by the Patrol Divisions Captain and supervised by a Patrol Sergeant.

Upon successful appointment to the Firearms Team, a member can receive approximately 80 hours of special training associated with the safe handling, proficiency, maintenance and repair of firearms carried by Sheriff’s Office staff. Issued firearms consist of handguns, rifles and shotguns.

During quarterly Firearms training the Firearms Team instructs approximately 90 individuals from the Sheriff’s Office Patrol and Jail Divisions, Court Services, Reserve Deputies, members of the Yamhill County Community Corrections Division and smaller outside agencies that seek the benefits of quality firearms instruction.

Quarterly training varies, and consists of skill building exercises, scenario based Use of Force decision drills, and daytime and night time qualification courses that are scored as either pass or fail.

Along with live fire firearms drills, the Sheriff’s Office also offers optional electronic simulated scenario based training (Range 3000/MILO) using equipment owned by the Department of Police Safety Standards and Training.



Annually the equipment

is borrowed and set up at the Sheriff’s Office for approximately two weeks.

Sheriff’s Office Firearms Team members instruct staff through hundreds of various video based scenarios where staff members are evaluated on their verbal reasoning skills, Use of Force decision making, and electronic firearms accuracy.

MILO training is offered to the Sheriff’s Office Patrol and Jail Divisions, Court Security, Reserve Deputies, and members of the Yamhill County Community Corrections Division. Training invitations are also sent out to all Law Enforcement agencies within Yamhill County.

The 2011, Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Defensive Tactics Training plan was designed to place emphasis on refresher skill training and continue to develop complimentary skills.

A 6 hour session was set in place focusing on three standard engagement situations: standing, clinch to takedown, and ground defense.

Additional training in Oleoresin Capsicum use/decontamination, Baton, and a Use of Force Review are also conducted.

Deputies are required to show proficiency in all ranges as well as being able to justify the utilization of force to effect an arrest or in defending themselves or another person.



CHL CONFERENCE

The 2011 Concealed Handgun

License (CHL) Conference was held at Salishan Resort on the Oregon coast. The 44 attendees represented 27 counties and participated in 16 hours of training in Oregon CHL laws, which included basic issuing procedures, revocations, and denials.

Training instructors included Sheriff Jason Myers of Marion County; Bruce Armstrong, legal counsel from Marion County; Sgt. Tami Wood from Linn County; Paige Smith from Washington County; and Sgt. Sterrin Holcomb from Umatilla County.

This annual conference has allowed the CHL units across the state to share ideas, offer training and develop standard practices and procedures in the issuance and renewal of CHLs.

There has been a major increase in CHL issuances statewide in recent years, and it has been a hot topic in both the state legislature and the media.

At the beginning of 2011, House Bills 582 and 2787 were introduced. Both bills would have prohibited the release of personal information that would identify CHL applicants, and those who were issued a CHL. in June 2011, the Senate voted against both versions.

House Bill (HB) 4045, introduced in February 2012, serves the same intent and purpose. If it passes and is signed into law, this law would close records to the public with three exceptions: a court can order disclosure, records can be disclosed for criminal justice purposes, and the applicant/CHL holder may still voluntarily consent to the disclosure of their personal information.

Regardless of the outcome of HB 4045, Sheriff Crabtree is committed to maintaining the privacy of every applicant and individual issued a CHL in Yamhill County.

As a part of that commitment, his records staff had contacted every CHL holder to ensure that they signed and dated a cover letter indicating their explicit desire that their personal information and possession of a CHL remain private from the general public and/or the media.

In 2011, House Bill 2792 was signed into law which now makes it legal for an individual to possess a firearm while operating a motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle (ATV), or a snowmobile.

However, the firearm must be in a locked container or be effectively equipped with a trigger inhibitor. If the firearm is unloaded, the individual is now permitted to carry that firearm,

bow, or concealed handgun while safely operating any one of the aforementioned vehicles.


SUPPORT SERVICES VOLUNTEERS

POSSE

It is the Mission of the Yamhill

County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse to represent the people of Yamhill County and the Yamhill County Sheriff through volunteer Public service; to project and encourage an environment of trust, security, and civic involvement; and to promote skillful, safe and effective horsemanship.

This past year was a good year for the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Posse. Membership and operations were positive in scope of service and self management.

Training in 2011 started with horse and rider in early January as members worked to qualify horses in time for the parade season. Basic refresher work, town rides, trial exposure, traffic exposure, and desensitization were all a part of training. This training is a necessity in order for the horses used within the public.

The Posse returned to a long lost relationship in 2011 with the other SO volunteer units, to include SAR and VRU. With both Rural and Urban search training, and PR events such as Special Olympics and Christmas tree sales, the Posse team members were very excited to continue this new chapter in servicing the Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Yamhill County.

The Posse had very successful fundraisers in 2011; which included The Fun Night and Fun Day events having fulfilled our promotion of safe, effective, and fun horsemanship within the community. The Thing Sale held in Sheridan was also great for raising much needed funds.

Our major financial move for 2011 was the sale of the Mineral Springs property. After due diligence investigation on the mineral quality and the possibility of wetland mitigation, it was decided that the property was of more value to the Posse sold than retained.

The Posse is pleased to welcome its newest member, Karen Leber to the team this year. Our current membership is proving to be

positive, energetic, and all are excited to be involved.

An on-going goal is to advertise and promote the Posse as the most fantastic organization that continues to bring in new people who offer exciting and much needed opportunities in support of the Sheriff’s Office..



VOLUNTEER RESPONSE UNIT

In 2011, the Volunteer Response

Unit (VRU) has accomplished many great things. We have assisted multiple law enforcement agencies on crime scene containments and appeared in parades involving our contract cities; to include a new kids’ parade in Lafayette and in Carlton.

VRU have performed security and traffic control details for a variety of organizations within Yamhill County. We received a flattering “thank you” letter from the Rotary club, along with a very generous donation.

Members of VRU were also given the privilege of assisting the Sheriff’s Office assisting with traffic control at this years Special Olympics event in Newberg.

VRU has performed numerous fingerprinting and educational events throughout Yamhill County. One such event included the County Fair where the VRU booth was put on display with a huge success,. This was largely in part due to remodeling done on the education trailer.

Additionally, VRU participated in 2 joint exercises with SAR, Posse, and Cadets this year. The first involved a wilderness setting, and the second was in a urban setting.

These exercises have improved our ability to effectively respond to a

major event in Yamhill County.

With these experiences, they have drawn our respective units closer together; which has allowed the members of

VRU to better assist one another with equipment and personnel as needed.

This was evident when 2 small aircraft crashed in the Newberg area. SAR, POSSE, and VRU were able to combine forces to secure the scene quickly and for as long as was needed.



CADET UNIT


Office encourages youth between the ages of 15 and 21 who have an interest in law enforcement in our community to become active members in our Cadet Program.

In addition to his duties as a patrol deputy, Deputy Roy Harrell, Jr. serves as the coordinator of the Cadet Program. He not only facilitates the program, but oversees the background checks, interviews the candidates, and together with Sheriff Crabtree, jointly approves each potential candidate

During their participation in the Cadet Program, each cadet receives practical experience through

volunteer service in various departments and divisions within the Sheriff’s Office.

After completing a six month probation period and demonstrating the required skill set to advance in the Cadet Program, the Sheriff’s Office issues that cadet a uniform and necessary equipment.

During the year we had an average of 14 cadets in the program, and by year’s end there were nearly 19 members.

As a result of the Cadet Unit’s growth, we have begun training with other Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office volunteer units ,such as VRU and SAR.

The Cadet Unit proudly assisted with the Sheriff’s Office booth at the Yamhill County Fair, the Perrydale 5th grade bike ride, Sheridan Days, Linfield College’s graduation ceremony, and Mt. Angel’s Oktoberfest. We also worked in unison with the VRU on a triathlon and a half marathon that are held in Yamhill County.

In 2011, there were more than 1,600 voluntary hours devoted to the Sheriff’s Office in a variety of functions and details. As volunteers, Cadets do not receive a salary. However, all funds raised by the Cadets go back into the program, which is also funded through honorary reimbursements, or stipends by sponsors of events for which the cadets provide assistance.

The Cadet Program received a significant amount of compensation from working the Mt. Angel Oktoberfest in 2011. Over the four days at this event, six of our cadets put in a total of 153 man hours working this event.

This year the funds will go toward operations and outfitting a newly purchased utility vehicle. This vehicle, a Gator, will be used by the cadets at various events throughout Yamhill County.

NEW CADETS

Cadet Cheyanne Adams Cadet Sarah Smith Cadet Tommy Cobb Cadet Seth Mayhew



CHAPLAINS

Our Chaplain’s Program

completed its first full year with the Sheriff’s Office. These local area ministers are committed to working primarily with our staff with any situation that may arise needing the services of the clergy.

This past year each chaplain has participated in numerous ride-alongs with our deputies. Each one has made personal contact with as many deputies as possible during their respective month of service.

The group continues to be available to assist our deputies and their families, if requested, in matters within the chaplain’s professional realm.

Each chaplain has spent time getting to know the organizational structure, personnel, and the dynamics of our office. They have spent additional time attending specialized training at DPSST and other venues, educating themselves as well as connecting with other chaplains throughout the state.

The group includes the following individuals (pictured in order): Pastor Ron Smith, Covenant Christian Church, Assembly of God Church, Pastor Kent Savage, Pastors Fred and Judy Rigwood, , Episcopal Diocese, and Pastor Jim John, Seventh-Day Adventist Church.


SUPPORT SERVICES COMMUNITY OUTREACH

In 2011, 5 Rock Ranch hosted the

Kiwanis Law Enforcement Career Camp, a joint venture between the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office and McMinnville Kiwanis Club .

During the week long event, several young aspiring citizens were selected to participate in learning a variety of law enforcement methods and techniques, all taught by active law enforcement officers and instructors.

The selected attendees also included a few members of the Sheriff’s Office Cadet Unit. Each participant was given the opportunity to discover new areas of interest, learn basic law enforcement and self-defense skills, and to develop a deeper understanding of what it means to serve their communities as law enforcement professionals.

The schedule for this law enforcement career camp included:

Traffic Stops

Introduction to Crime Scene Investigations

MILO Training

Defensive Tactics

K-9 Demonstrations

Fingerprinting

Electronic Investigations

DNA Collection and Blood Splatter Interpretation

Crime Scene Photography

Mock Crime Scene

Search and Rescue Compass and Survival Courses

The sixteen participants came from several different counties throughout the state; the furthest having come from Ontario, Oregon.

On August 12, 2011, the students marched into the park and the

color guard posted the flags as the sixteen students graduated from the Kiwanis Law Enforcement Career Camp.

Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Cadet Cheyenne Adams, by a unanimous vote from the instructors, was named the overall student of this week long camp. She was awarded a $800.00 dollar college scholarship from Kiwanis to use when she starts school.

The McMinnville Kiwanis Club estimates that 80% of their law enforcement camp graduates go on to enjoy a successful career in law enforcement



In 2011, a Leadership Tour of the

Sheriff’s Office and Correctional Facility was conducted by Sheriff’s sergeants, deputies, and both captains of their respective divisions (top right photo).

Yamhill County Sheriff Jack Crabtree and McMinnville Chief of Police Ron Noble signaled their support for early learning during a visit to the McMinnville Head Start Center to read to children and discuss the value of early childhood education (center right photo).

The national anti-crime organization Fight Crime: Invest in Kids sponsored the event as part of a law enforcement campaign to promote support for high-quality early childhood education.

During 2011, the Sheriff’s Office hosted over 100 students in groups from McMinnville High School, Dayton High School and Amity Middle School for tours and job shadows. This included time spent with patrol and Jail deputies explaining steps to prepare for a career in law enforcement and an explanation of job duties.

The students toured the Jail and in a classroom like environment, received an explanation of the process involved in a person being booked and lodged into the facility (bottom right photo).



The 2011 Annual Sheriff’s Office

Toy Drive was an unexpected but welcomed success given the support and donations of so many individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Due to the generous donations that were received, we were able to provide gifts to more than 350 kids throughout Yamhill County.

One particular story stemmed from a letter Sheriff Crabtree received from three little girls from Grand Ronde. The letter asked that the Sheriff pass it along to Santa; and in their own writing, the girls stated that they didn’t know their dad and that their mother was in rehab. As a result, they were living with their grandparents who were surviving on their grandfather’s social security check. The girls said they were tired of sleeping on the floor and were willing to trade their box of toys for a set of bunk beds.

While in the planning stages of

getting the girls the bunk beds, local business owners Linda and Art Lindsey (of Stone Wolfe Winery) heard about the request. This letter warmed their hearts and they set out to fulfill their Christmas wish. So they bought a new set of bunk beds, mattresses, and all the bedding for these little girls. Just in time for Christmas, these little girls are now sleeping in brand new bunk beds.

Linda and Art Lindsey also purchased 21 bicycles and acquired a truck load of Mattel toys in support of the Sheriff’s Office Toy Drive. We cannot thank them enough for their support and donations during the 2011 holidays.

We had several volunteers organizing the bundles of toys into their respective groups, wrap them, and prepare them for the deputies to deliver. Thank you to all volunteers who helped get these toys to the kids in time for Christmas.


SPECIALS RETIREMENTS


Office saw 5 devoted deputies from both the patrol division and jail retire with honor in 2011.

Patrol Deputy John Kowolik who served the citizens of Yamhill County for more than 30 years.

During his tenure, he served in several positions including Jail Commander, Administrative Sergeant, Detective, and Patrol Deputy.

Jail Deputy Steve Manley and Patrol Deputy Juan Palacios retired after many years of dedicated service with the Sheriff’s Office.

Both deputies spouses were also present, each of whom Sheriff Crabtree recognized for supporting their husband’s years of dedicated service with the Sheriff’s Office.

Jail Deputy Jim Bunn, a “by the book” and dedicated employee retired this year as well. A former state legislator, he found his final calling working in the Jail and making sure everything ran as efficiently and smoothly as possible.

Patrol Deputy Tim Wehr, another long term career orientated employee of the Sheriff’s Office, retired after more than 25 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Yamhill County; specifically the citizens of the City of Sheridan, which is where he carried out his primary patrol duties.

Sergeant Steve Warden, another long time employee of the Sheriff’s Office, retired in October. Steve has served this office and the Yamhill County citizens for 27 years.

Each of these individuals were all long term law enforcement deputies that have served our community and Office with pride, dedication and commitment.

They will each be missed dearly and we wish them well in all their future endeavors.

Deputy Jim Bunn

Deputy Tim Wehr

Sgt. Steve Warden


SPECIALS RETIREMENTS

The Yamhill County

Sheriff’s Office also saw the retirement of Captain Ken Summers in November.

Summers began his 30 year career in law enforcement in December of 1981 when he was hired as a corrections officer with the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office working in the Jail.

In 1983, he was hired as a police officer for the City of Newberg. During his career with Newberg Police Department, he was assigned to a detectives position in 1986, where he spent time as an undercover narcotics investigator.

In 1992 he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the Special Investigations Unit. During his ten years in the unit he and his team investigated over 1,000 felony person crimes.

In 2003, then newly elected Yamhill County Sheriff Jack Crabtree selected Ken Summers to be a part of his management team. In doing so, he first served as a lieutenant in charge of evidence, records, and the civil division.

He was later promoted to the position of

Captain in March of 2007, where over the past four years his responsibilities have included supervision of the Patrol, YCINT, Emergency Management, Dog Control, SAR, and the Marine Patrol divisions.

Captain Summers was instrumental in developing positive relationships with our

city police contracts in Sheridan, Willamina, Dayton, and Lafayette. In addition to these city contracts, he also assisted in the development of the Community Response Team (CRT), which focuses on local street level drug and property crimes.

Ken was also bestowed with an honorary service certificate by a former colleague of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (pictured, bottom center).

According to Sheriff Crabtree, “Captain Summers has dedicated his life for the past 30 years to the citizens of Yamhill County. He has had a positive influence on my staff and the betterment of our communities.”

Ken Summers will be missed and we wish him well in his retirement and future endeavors.


SPECIALS SWEARING IN OF NEW PERSONNEL

In August 2011, Corey Goss and

Will Lavish were selected for full-time Deputy Sheriff positions in the Patrol Division.

Corey began with the Sheriff’s Office as a Jail Reserve in October, 2009, while also working full time as a loss prevention supervisor.

Will began with the Sheriff’s Office in July 2010, while also working full time as a manager for a local Dutch Brothers.

In addition, both Deputies attended and graduated the 2010-2011 CART Reserve Academy.

In September 2011, Becky Mayer and Jaime Wik were selected for full-time Deputy Sheriff positions in the Jail.

Becky began with the Sheriff’s Office as a reserve with the Marine Patrol, in addition to working with the Newberg Fire Department.

Jaime was recruited and hired having come to the Sheriff’s Office with years of experience in loss prevention; and she is a recent graduate from Portland State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.

All four have been attending their respective academies and are due to graduate early 2012. We are looking forward to their return and seeing them put their training and experience to practice in serving the citizens of Yamhill County.

Sheriff Crabtree swearing in four new deputies, from left to right: Becky Mayer, Will Lavish, Jaime Wik, and Cory Goss.


SPECIALS AWARDS

In 2011, Sheriff Crabtree presented

Deputy John Kowolik with the Sheriff’s Award for his years of service and dedication to the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office.

Sergeant Steve Warden presented Deputy Michael Samerdyke with the Life Saving Award from the Oregon State Marine Board.

Each year the Sheriff’s Office gives an award for Physical Fitness to the individual with the best ORPAT score; and this year Deputy Will Lavish won this award with a time of 3:29.

Corrections Deputy of the Year was awarded to Court Services Supervisor, Deputy Sean Sato.

The Patrol Deputy of the Year was awarded to Deputy Jeff Donahoo, who continued to serve the citizens of Lafayette, OR with distinction.

Employee of the Year was awarded to Tina McNeil, who serves as a Records Clerk in the Jail Facility.

Congratulations to each awardee for their commitment to the citizens of Yamhill County and dedicated service with the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office.

YEARS OF SERVICE

Tammy Runyon—15 Carol Hays—10


SPECIALS COMMUNITY AWARDS

LIFE SAVING AWARD

On October 27, 2011, at around

3:00 pm, Sally was on a walk along Hawn Creek Rd in McMinnville, OR when she was attacked by a Pit Bull. During the attack she began screaming for help.

Jim Cleveland heard her screams and came to her rescue. When he approached the situation, he quickly realized that Sally was being attacked by a dog; and with another standing close by. With no regard to his own safety, Jim charged at the dogs, causing both of them to back away from Sally.

Jim covered Sally realizing she was seriously injured, and prevented the dogs from attacking a second time.

Then a second neighbor, Teri Davis, also hearing Sally’s screams drove up to the location and assisted Jim in loading Sally into her car and took her home where her husband, Jim Wyfell, transported her to Willamette Valley Medical Center.

Jim Cleveland stayed behind, called 911, and waited for Sheriff’s Deputies to arrive.

Sheriff Crabtree stated, “I received a letter from the victim’s husband, Jim Wyfell, requesting that these

individuals be recognized. Sally Wyfells is here today because of the actions of these two fine citizens. I

wanted to recognize their selfless actions.”

On October 27, 2011, Yamhill County Sheriff Jack Crabtree presented awards to these courageous Yamhill County

residents who teamed up to save the life of a woman under attack by a rogue Pit Bull. Jim Cleveland, of McMinnville, received a Life Saving Award and Teri Davis, also of McMinnville, received a Certificate of Merit for her actions that helped save the life of Sally Wyfells.



It is the Mission of the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office to provide our citizens with high quality law enforcement services, in an ethical and fiscally responsible manner.


Documents

YAMHILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE annual report.pdfJack H. Crabtree, Sheriff Tim Svenson, Captain Ron Huber, Captain Jason Mosiman, Sergeant Troy Spurlock, Records (Cover Photo By: