Pasco Sheriffs Office Philosophy Intelligence Led Policing ILP

Pasco Sheriff’s Office

Philosophy �Intelligence Led Policing (ILP) �Servant Leadership �Proactive law enforcement strategies �Upgrading Information Technology (IT) �Creating a reputation on being “Tough on Crime” �Making Pasco safe

In Partnership with our Community �Added ways to keep Pasco informed Facebook Twitter Town Hall Meetings Home Owner Association Meetings Crime Prevention Presentations Actively advocating diversity in our workforce

Recent Successes �Missing/Abducted Child Team recognized and certified as a Child Abduction Response Team �Grant funding of over $200, 000 obtained to investigate cold cases using DNA analysis over 2 years �Homeland Security grant funding obtained to conduct operations with Border Patrol and increase marine capabilities �Total index crime continued to decline, dropping 7. 6% in 2014

Recent Successes �Community survey showed a majority of our citizens noted improvement in Sheriff’s Office services �Body cameras deployed to all patrol members Rialto, CA saw a 60% reduction in Use of Force incidents, Mesa, AZ saw a 75% reduction in use of force complaints �Significant reorganizations in agency structure and deployment to increase efficiencies

Challenges �Mental Health and substance abuse continue to be problems in Pasco �The county is experiencing continued residential growth A number of communities in various planning and development stages

Staffing � 44 certified members of the Law Enforcement Bureau resigned from the agency in 2014 �Compared to 48 who resigned in 2012 and 2013 COMBINED �Average member resigning in 2014 had just over 5 years of service �On a recent survey, over 74% of current law enforcement deputies identified compensation as the single most important factor to improve to attract and retain a quality workforce

Staffing �During this time period, an increasing number of members have conveyed that finances are a driving factor in their decision �This trend has continued into 2015, where in the first 3 months, a majority of the deputies that resigned cited pay as the primary factor in their decision

Staffing � Of comparable agencies in the Tampa Bay Area, Pasco S. O. is paid the lowest, even when normalized for hours worked and required retirement contributions Agency Pinellas S. O. Normalized for Actual Salary Benefits and Hours 45, 500. 00 46, 893. 44 Hills. S. O. 47, 349. 12 46, 475. 42 Tampa P. D. 48, 505. 60 45, 095. 00 St. Pete P. D. 45, 381. 00 44, 842. 10 Polk S. O. 40, 058. 10 41, 284. 88 Hernando S. O. 40, 189. 50 38, 983. 82 Pasco S. O. 39, 581. 10 38, 393. 67

Staffing � Considering how far Percentage Starting Salary deviates from Median Income salary varies above or below median income in each agencies jurisdiction, Pasco is again the lowest Starting Salary Compared to Median Income 15, 00% 10, 00% 5, 00% 0, 00% Tampa Pinellas St. Pete Hernand Pasco Hills. S. O. Polk S. O. P. D. o S. O. Actual Salary 12, 17% -4, 53% -0, 08% 0, 75% -2, 03% -7, 09% -9, 81% -5, 00% Normalized 4, 29% -6, 29% 2, 98% -0, 45% -4, 97% -4, 24% -12, 52% -10, 00% -15, 00%

Staffing �Cost to train a new member, before they can take their first call for service, is approximately $42, 391. 50. This timeframe represents over 42% of their first year and does not include any specialized or ongoing training. �If a member is sponsored through the Law Enforcement Academy, this cost increases to $56, 153. 59.

Comments from Resigning Members �Although I could not be more satisfied with the Sheriff’s Office as an agency, I can no longer justify making sacrifices in order to live within the financial constraints caused by its lack of funding. Detective in Property Crimes and Vice, over 6 years experience Emphasis added

Comments from Resigning Members �This was a difficult decision to make, and I have done so with a heavy heart…With the current pay scale, I have found it very difficult to provide for them and the life and opportunities they deserve. My decision to seek other employment was a family decision, and was based solely on my financial situation. Deputy, SWAT member, 4 year college degree, over 3 years Emphasis added

Comments from Resigning Members �This was not an easy decision to make. The almost six years here have been very rewarding. I’ve enjoyed working for this agency and having the honor to serve a very successful team dedicated to the citizens of this county…. My decision to leave is purely financial and is not a reflection of this administration. Detective, Property Crimes, 2 year college degree, over 5 years Emphasis added

Comments from Resigning Members �It is with a heavy heart that I have been placed in the position to make this decision which is based solely on finances for my family as I find it increasingly difficult to support my family on the wages offered after 9 years of employment. Detective, Property Crimes, over 9 years Emphasis added

Budget Workshop �There is a budget workshop at 10: 00 a. m. on June 2, 2015 at the West Pasco Government Center in the Board Room for those that wish to participate or comment on in the budgetary process �Follow us on Facebook to learn more