Flagler County Sheriffs Office Palm Coast Services Sheriff

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Palm Coast Services Sheriff James L. Manfre

Mission Statement The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office provides our community with the highest quality law enforcement and inmate services through a commitment to Accountability, Integrity and Respect

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Ø More than just a sheriff’s office contract for police services, a commitment to the community. Ø All the resources of your own police department with service tailored to your needs.

Accreditation ØAccreditation increases a law enforcement agency’s ability to prevent and control crime through more effective and efficient delivery of law enforcement services to the community it serves. ØIt also serves as a yardstick to measure the effectiveness of the agency’s programs and services.

Accreditation ØOn October 7, 2015, the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) awarded the FCSO with its third re-accreditation since receiving initial accreditation in February 2005. ØThe work, direction and vision to obtain the initial accreditation came from Sheriff James L. Manfre in his first term as Flagler County Sheriff.

Neighborhood Services Division Ø The Neighborhood Services Division (NSD) is the largest division within the Sheriff’s Office. Sworn Deputies are assigned to such areas as patrol, special operations, court services and traffic enforcement. Ø The NSD is the “backbone” of the agency and is the most visible section at the Sheriff's Office. Ø The Sheriff's Office prides itself on providing our citizens with the highest quality law enforcement services.

Neighborhood Services Division Consists of Two Platoons Alpha Platoon Alpha Red Alpha Blue Bravo Platoon Bravo Red Bravo Blue

Neighborhood Services Division Ø Each platoon works 12 -hour shifts and provides citywide protection and community services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Ø Each shift is comprised and supervised by a Sergeant and two Corporals. Ø Each platoon is overseen by a Platoon Commander. Ø The Platoon Commander and supervisors work side by side with the deputies on a daily basis to provide the citizens with the highest level of law enforcement services.

Neighborhood Services Division Ø Deputies respond to calls for service and proactively patrol the City of Palm Coast, to deter criminal activity. Ø In 2015, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 102, 237 calls for service in the City of Palm Coast. Ø NSD deputies work hand in hand with Palm Coast Code Enforcement and Animal Control to address quality-of-life issues throughout the city.

Neighborhood Services Division CRIME STATISTICS AND ACTIVITY REPORT CITY OF PALM COAST

Neighborhood Services Division

Neighborhood Services Division

Palm Coast Precinct Ø Staffed by a Senior Commander, Sergeant, Records Clerk and volunteers. They handle all sheriff and city needs for service. Ø Headquarters for the Citizens Observer Program (COPs). Ø Location of the new Seniors vs. Crime Program, (a partnership with the Florida Attorney General’s Office). Ø Headquarters of the Traffic Unit.

Citizens Observer Program Statistics for 2015: Ø Public Interface: 3, 500 Ø Phone Calls: 29, 474 Ø Fingerprinting: 1, 519 Ø Children Fingerprints: 305 Ø VIN Requests: 104 Ø Notary’s Executed: 202 Ø Gun Permit Assistance: 250

Citizens Observer Program 2015 Traffic Crash Investigation ØExtensive Training and Certifications ØTraffic Crashes: 436 ØResponse to Traffic Controls: 47 ØCitations Issued: 54 ØWarning Tickets Issued: 388

Citizens Observer Program House Watches ØOwner Requests in Person ØSpecial Two-Person Patrol ØComplete Walk-Around Inspection Ø 208 Home Watches Completed in 2015

Citizens Observer Program STAR of Approval Program ØExtensive training provided by State Attorney General’s Office ØEmphasis on residential home security ØFree to citizens upon request ØOver 72 home inspections completed in 2015

Citizens Observer Program Other 2015 Statistics ØTraffic Control ØSpecial Details - 115 ØFuneral Escorts - 54 ØTotal Man-Hours Volunteered - 32, 000 ØTotal Patrol Miles Driven - 109, 000 Saving Community and Taxpayers approximately $844, 800

Citizens Observer Program

Seniors vs. Crime ØThe Goal of Seniors Vs. Crime is to reduce the victimization of senior citizens who are often targeted for specific crimes or scams based on their age. ØIn 2015, approximately $5, 486 was recovered for Flagler County victims.

Community Outreach 2015 Statistics Ø 24 Neighborhood Watch Meetings Ø 30 Crime Prevention / Safety Talks Ø 16 Women’s Self-Defense Classes (3 sessions each) with 255 participants Ø 1 Citizens Academy for 6 weeks 2 X a week (12 sessions) Ø 115 Speaking Engagements Ø Participated in 21 Community Events Ø Attended 51 Board, Committee and various other meetings

Traffic/Motor Unit The FCSO Traffic/Motor Unit consists of a Sergeant and four Deputies, which employs the use of five BMW motorcycles and unmarked enforcement vehicles for the purpose of: Ø Traffic Enforcement Ø Escorts Ø Parades Ø Traffic Surveys and other community events held in the City of Palm Coast

School Resources Unit Supervisor - Sergeant Welker Flagler Palm Coast High School – Deputy Grant Matanzas High School – Deputy Landi Buddy Taylor Middle School – Deputy Carr Wadsworth Elementary School – Deputy Carr Indian Trails Middle School – Deputy Cooper Belle Terre Elementary School – Deputy Cooper Bunnell Elementary School – Deputy Lilavois Old Kings Elementary School – Deputy Lilavois Rymfire Elementary School – Deputy Lilavois

School Resources Unit School-Based Arrests: School Year 2010/11 104 arrests School Year 2011/12 108 arrests School Year 2012/13 90 arrests School Year 2013/14 90 arrests School Year 2014/15 65 arrests This past school year shows a 27. 8% decrease in school-based arrests from the previous year and an overall 37. 5% decrease since the 2009/10 school year. In the last 12 months, 30 civil citations have been issued by the FCSO.

School Resources Unit LEO-Initiated Baker Acts: Year School 13/14 14/15 Increase/Decrease Belle Terre 4 0 Decrease Wadsworth 5 1 Decrease Old Kings 4 0 Decrease Bunnell 0 0 No Change Rymfire 0 0 No Change Indian Trails 8 1 Decrease Buddy Taylor 8 4 Decrease Matanzas 13 5 Decrease FPC 3 3 No Change Total 45 14 Decrease

Investigative Services Division The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Service Division has the ultimate responsibility for the investigation of all Homicides, Thefts, Robberies, Frauds, Burglaries, Aggravated Assaults, Rapes, and other such crimes that require extensive investigation within the city limits of Palm Coast.

Victim Services Ø Our Victim Services Unit is available to any citizen of Seniors vs. Crime Flagler County and provides emotional support to the victims/witnesses and their families. Ø Victims of crimes and victims of tragedies need comfort during times of emotional stress. Ø Our victim advocates work as a support system to victims, survivors, and their families following traumatic events.

Other Services Provided to the City of Palm Coast SWAT Crisis Negotiations K 9 Narcotics Marine Dive Bike PAL Mounted Posse Honor Guard Seniors vs. Crime

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Palm Coast Services ACCOUNTABILITY INTEGRITY RESPECT Sheriff James L. Manfre