Support Services
In 2018, the Sheriff's Information Technology Unit continued to work hard to make sure the Sheriff's vision of a modern approach to traditional law enforcement was fulfilled. The key to this effort has been the planning and design work for the new Public Safety Facility. With the speed of change in technology, the Sheriff's Office must be on the cutting edge for all new integrated technology in the new building.
Sheriff's IT has mapped out an up to date wired and wireless system to be installed in the new facility. This will improve computing mobility throughout the campus, including the patrol vehicles in the parking area. This system will all be supported by state of the art network switches and supporting gigabyte speeds.
Sheriff's IT is also leading the way on the extensive security enhancements for the facility; including recorded video surveillance and electronic access control systems.
As new patrol vehicles are acquired, they are being installed with the latest technology in durable tablets. These tablets are specifically designed to withstand the harsh conditions of patrol work and will provide deputies with more reliable access to vital information in the field.
Patrol deputies are also now equipped with priority wireless cell services that help ensure data communications with Dispatch are received even when cell traffic is congested.
Information Technology
Property & Evidence
While the Records Unit is the keeper of all
reports and documents, the Property and
Evidence Unit is responsible for all items
seized during the course of an investigation.
This includes maintaining a chain of custody
for each of the over 30,000 items in the unit.
The staff in the unit are committed to running the most efficient and compliant Property and Evidence Unit. This is becoming increasingly challenging with the intake of items increasing and the release or destruction of items decreasing.
With the new facility comes the expansion to a 16,000 square foot property and evidence storage building, more than double the size of the current storage area. While the staff will always strive for efficiency, this new facility will make managing the stored items much easier.
5,342
Pounds Marijuana destroyed
411.5
Pounds received in
Drug Takeback Receptacles
39