Orange County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Jerry L. Demings
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Orange County Sheriffs Office Sheriff Jerry L. Demings Presentation Outline The Best Is Yet To Come Introductory Comments Agency Issues Regarding Personnel Agency Related Accidents/Line of Duty Deaths Labor Relations
Sheriff Jerry L. Demings
civilian employees, we are a microcosm of society.
myriad of personal crises for which financial assistance was available through
(SEAT) fund.
County Sheriff’s Office employees as well as qualified officers from other law enforcement agencies in Orange County.
SEAT assistance may include the following:
employees who are disabled.
covered by other sources.
Wellness continues to be a priority for all of
equipment in all of our agency facilities and hired a full time wellness coordinator for guidance.
beliefs:
Physical Activity (exercise) Nutritional Support (what we eat) Emotional Fitness (stress management) Financial Fitness Healthy Relationships (family and community)
with injuries.
with injuries.
with injuries.
2014.
to 2014.
In 2013, we began to follow the Below 100 Program, an initiative to reduce police line of duty deaths below 100 for a year. The Below 100 initiative is based on five core tenets:
100 efforts, but still have more to do.
training measures.
19 % increase from 2013 when the number was 102.
number through training, preparation, and proper decision-making.
from 2013).
such as heart attacks, nearly doubled in 2014 with 24 officer deaths compared to 13 officers in 2013)
Reward standard:
The FOP and I were able to negotiate a three year contract with the Board of Orange County Commissioners through September 30, 2017.
bargaining unit members will advance one step in their pay plans and those who are topped out in their pay plan will receive a 3% lump sum payment in lieu of advancing a step.
funding from the Board of County Commissioners through my annual budget request for the final year of the contract for bargaining unit members to receive the same benefits as the previous two years.
Current Labor Pool: 675,417 Median Age: 33.8 Population Trends:
Two Largest Cities:
Employment By Industry:
and Business Services 17%, Education and Health 16.4%, Retail and Wholesale Trade 14.8%
drastically changed over the years.
in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.”
Three employees were terminated in 2014 for Falsification of Records/Truthfulness investigations.
(subject to change as the 2014 numbers are still coming in)
Entity
Events Total Incurred Indemnity Incurred Legal & Expense Incurred FSSIP 451 $22,125,490 $10,709,266 $11,416,224 Orange CSO 107 $4,572,833 $1,528,756 $3,044,076
For these losses, the Orange County S.O. losses represent 7% of the claims reported; 17% of the total paid; 12% of the indemnity paid; and 21% of the legal and expenses paid.
FLORIDA SHERIFFS RISK MANAGEMENT FUND Open & Closed Non-Jail – 2004-9/30/2014 Excessive Force Claims - Orange County S.O. Compared to All of FSSIP
Open & Closed Non-Jail – 2004-9/30/2014
Excessive Force Claims - Orange County S.O. Compared to All of FSSIP
Entity Average Cost Per Claim Average Indemnity Incurred Average Legal & Expense Incurred FSSIP $49,059 $23,746 $25,313 ORANGE CSO $42,737 $14,287 $28,449
manner.
act professionally.
you should do.
Android based “smart phones” in anticipation of replacing existing Blackberry phones.
supported by both the Sheriff’s Office and the County, are being reviewed.
all UPD personnel transitioning to the new ruggedized Panasonic laptop computers.
a laptop supplement.
Generation 4 model .45 caliber pistols
tactical shotguns
and additional emergency lighting
(Body Cameras) There have been substantial requests from the public for all law enforcement officers in uniform patrol to wear body cameras. As you are aware, these requests stemmed from multiple controversial use of force incidents around the country.
(Body Cameras) In an effort to fulfill the public’s request while maintaining the best police practices the Orange County Sheriff’s Office is in process of the following:
Uniform Patrol Division
Countywide All Crimes
2013-2014 YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON
OFFENSE CURRENT PAST % CHANGE HOMICIDE 71 49 45% ROBBERY 1438 1514
PERSONS 1504 1716
SEX CRIMES 575 614
AUTO THEFT 1931 1901 2% RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 5485 6567
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 1715 1678 2% AUTO BURGLARY 5108 5368
TOTAL 17827 19407
The accuracy of this information is based solely on the reports received by the Crime Analysis Unit during the specified time periods. This report was prepared by the Crime Analysis Unit.
Countywide All Crimes
2009-2014 Comparison
OFFENSE 2014 2013 % CHANGE 2012 % CHANGE 2011 % CHANGE 2010 % CHANGE 2009 % CHANGE HOMICIDE 71 49 45% 49 0% 56
54 4% 44 23% ROBBERY 1438 1514
1265 20% 1432
1445
1651
PERSONS 1504 1716
1458 18% 1227 19% 1390
1874
SEX CRIMES 575 614
664
679
779
796
AUTO THEFT 1931 1901 2% 2137
2211
2122 4% 2636
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 5485 6567
7291
7242 1% 6909 5% 7294
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 1715 1678 2% 1796
1806
1844
2071
AUTO BURGLARY 5108 5368
4798 12% 5406
5803
7922
TOTAL 17827 19407
19458 0% 20059
20346
24288
The accuracy of this information is based solely on the reports received by the Crime Analysis Unit during the specified time periods. This report was prepared by the Crime Analysis Unit.
attention to the pending loss of key personnel throughout the agency. You may ask yourself:
– (1) Chief Deputy, (1) Major, (4) Lieutenants, (2) Sergeants
– (1) Major, (6) Captains, (1) Director (Tech. Projects), (4) Lieutenants, (3) Sergeants, (5) Corporals
– (2) Directors (Records, Fleet), (1) Sergeant, (1) Corporal
– (1) Chief Deputy, (1) Captain, (1) Sergeant, (2) Corporal
positions
could have the opportunity to be promoted into sworn and civilian manager and supervisory positions due to loss of personnel through the DROP program.
show how we are affected.
positive relationships within our community.
will make efforts to alter the Florida Retirement System again this year.
positions from both unfilled openings and attrition.
6 years of crime reduction.
continue to utilize proper officer safety.
adapt and prepare for it.