Sheriff’s Office - Steuben County

Steuben CountySheriff’s Office2011 Annual ReportDeputy Brandon Brown servingin AfghanistanSheriff Joel R. OrdwayUndersheriff Raymond DellJail Superintendent Chris LianChief Deputy Noel TerwilligerConfidential Secretary Nancy WaltersDeputy Sheriff Joel Ordway with “Frey” in 1989

Public Defender’s Office and DSS, thusreducing the need to transport inmates tothese appointments.We also received a grant to assist in thetracking and locating of those withAlzheimer’s and Autism. The small trackingGPS devices are worn, and can be trackedusing an ordinary computer. A grant for acanine unit was also developed and is nowin the processing stage.I am proud to be able to submit the 2011Sheriff’s Annual Report to the County Boardof Legislature and to all the residents ofSteuben County. The staff that representsthis Office includes Correction ors, Dispatchers and civiliansupport staff.2011 brought a number of significantimprovements that will enhance operationsand have the potential to show some costsavings.In August of 2011, the Jailtransitioned from a vendor based foodoperation to an in-house system. The hiringof two full-time Cooks, along withcontracting with the New York StateDepartment of Corrections Food Nutritionservices allowed us to see an elevatedquality of food, while realizing a costsavings. The Jail prepares over 6,000 mealsper month.The Sheriff’s Office is mandated by law toprovide medical care for those that areincarcerated. In collaboration with the NewYork State Sheriff’s Association, weresearched and made the decision tochange pharmaceutical vendors. We arehoping that this conversion will help usrealize a cost savings to the County. TheJail also formally contracted with the UnitedStates Marshal’s Office to house inmates, afirst for us.We were successful in receiving manygrants in 2011. The Jail applied for andreceived 29,450.00 to be used forteleconferencing equipment. This systemwill allow a video connection between theJail and its partners including Probation,Our Navigation Division received a new boatthat will help us patrol Keuka Lake, and thesmaller bodies of water in our County. Thisvessel was provided by NYS Parks andRecreations, at no taxpayer costs.The Jail, Court Security and the CivilDivision all remained accredited with theNew York State Sheriff’s Association.Maintaining these high standards requiresconstant review and an uncompromisingcommitment to be the best that we can be.We were also represented on Sheriff’sAssociation sub-committees including PREA(prison rape elimination act), Commission ofCorrection Standards committee, HIV / AIDScommittee, and a state-wide Jail pharmacyselection committee. I am also proud to be amember of the Sheriff’s AssociationExecutive Committee.The Sheriff’s Office will continue to diligentlywork hard to maintain the public trust byproviding cost effective law enforcementand a safer community overall.Publicsafety is a collaborative effort that requireseveryone to be involved to some degree.For those that want to be involved, butremain anonymous, please use our tip linethat will ensure your confidentiality.Sincerely,Joel Ordway,Steuben County Sheriff

Dispatcher Kim Rawleigh promoting Operation Safe ChildCorrection Officer Don Strittmatter inspects the Jail’shandguns for safety issues.

Correction Officer Sarah Taccone presentedthe Sheriff’s Office with her collection of stuffedanimals to be given to children in need.Sheriff Ordway swearing-in two new OfficersCooks David Andrezzi and Bonnie Eaton in the Jail’s kitchenThe Jail’s emergency team searched the Jail withthe Livingston County Sheriff’s Office teamCorrection Officer Karri Jensen assists the publicat the Steuben County Fair.School Resource Deputy Michael Ramirez

Sheriff’s Executive StaffConfidential Secretary Nancy WaltersMajor Chris Lian, Chief Deputy Noel Terwilliger, Sheriff Joel Ordway and Undersheriff Ray Dell(left to right)Nancy Walters and Undersheriff DellWeekly Executive meeting

2011 Recognitions and Commendations

Jail DivisionAccredited in 2004 and reaccredited in 2010Captain Christopher HandLieutenant Amy BouckThe Jail Division had several major, and positive, changes in its inmate food delivery and inmatemedication delivery systems in 2011. The vendor that had been producing inmate meals wasreplaced with an in-house structure of two full-time Cooks and five part-time food service workers.By combining our staff with New York State’s “cook-chill” program, the Jail experienced a substantialincrease in the quality of the food production, while maintaining food costs.The second major modification in the Jail was to change inmate medical prescription vendors. InAugust, Health Direct Institutional Pharmacy Services, a division of Kinney Drugs, became the soleinmate medication vendor with the planned expectation ofcost savings.3,157 hours of training was completed in the Jail including, butnot limited to;Basic Training for Correction OfficersSuicide PreventionWorkplace Violence preventionChemical Agent training and recertificationFirst Aid / CPR / AEDFirearms qualification and requalificationCorrectional Emergency Response Team (CERT)Jail Sergeants Causer, Peters, Sutton,Gardner and McKinleyA grant for 29,450.00 was awarded to the Jail for implementing a teleconferencing system. Thissystem, when fully utilized, will allow the Steuben County Public Defender’s Office, DSS andProbation to remotely interview inmates. This will decrease Correction Officer transport costs andincrease public safety. Offsite medical consultation are also possibilities being considered toreduce costs, while increasing inmate contact.Inmate federal and state transports for 2011 included multiple trips to Rochester, Buffalo and Elmira.178 Marshal’s and 48 State transports were completed by Jail staff. The Sheriff’s Office receivedreimbursements for these transports totaling 64,811.43.The Jail provided a General Equivalency Diploma testing site for inmates that had been preparing forthe test. Nine inmates took the test, with seven being successful. Education staff also taught smallengine repair, food preparation skills, money management skills and resume building.The Jail generated over 1.7 million dollars in revenue in 2011 by housing in inmates from the UnitedStates Marshal’s and from neighboring counties. Primary revenue streams examples included:U.S. Marshal’s Office:Housing for other Counties:Inmate telephone commission: 1,494.029.00 49,500.00 76,628.00

Social Security reimbursement: 14,600.00The Jail’s Booking division provided the following statistics for 2011:Booked in:1,078 malesBooked in:221 femalesDischarged from custody:Discharged from custody:1,075 males212 femalesParole Violators housed in:U.S. Marshal’s housed in:065 (males and females)162 (males and females)Transferred to DOCS:Transferred to DOCS:085 males006 femalesTransportsLocal Courts:County Courts:State Corrections:Medical:Federal:Out of County:Other:491571051105178080020Training beingheld in the JailTotal officer transport hours: 6,221Basic Training Class of 2011Sergeants E. Yarka and D. CauserOfficer K. Jensen supervisingan inmate work e staffEmmett GrahamTodd ConradDana ThompsonInmate Education in the Jail

Civil DivisionAccredited in 2008 CIVIL (Poundage and Advanced fees): 183,623.70 SHERIFF’S PHOTO ID FEES: 2,059.00 INCIDENT FEES: 175.00Fees Turned over to Treasurer: 185,858.20MONIES PAID TO CREDITORS: 1,816,068.71(payments received from income and property executions) 2,001,926.91TOTAL MONIES RECEIVED:CIVIL PAPERS SERVEDSUMMONS:WARRANTS OF EVICTION:FAMILY COURT:MISC DOCUMENTS:INCOME EXECUTIONS:PROPERTY EXECUTIONS:Jessie Veley1,0871476202961,037029Corporal Matt SorgePatty George

Road Patrol DivisionThe Sheriff’s Road Patrol consists of 18 Deputies, and 2 School ResourceOfficers, that patrol the 1,404 square miles of Steuben County and its almost100,000 citizens. The 24-7 coverage allows deputies to answer CriminalComplaints, Motor Vehicle Accidents, DWIs and vehicle stops, among otherinteractions with the public.The Deputies are also included in an eleven person Critical Incident ResponseTeam (CIRT) which is on-call for activation anywhere in Steuben County.Corporal Matthew Sorge and Deputy Michael RamirezDeputy David UpdykeRoad Patrol Statistics for 2011Criminal Complaints:1,130Motor Vehicle Accidents: 644DWI Arrests:055General Complaints:6,802Vehicle Stops:3,518Deputy Alan WarrinerTraffic Tickets:Penal Law Arrests:Other Arrests:CIRT Responses:Dispatch Related Complaints:Deputy Thomas Fanton2,13837821100237,526Deputy Matthew Notarfonzo

NavigationSheriff’s new Boston Whaler being preppedThe Navigation Division patrols the lakes and ponds within Steuben Countywith a goal of providing a safe boating experience for both sportsmen andboating enthusiasts. Navigation Deputies conduct watercraft inspectionsboth on the water and prior to launch. Additionally, Boater Safety Courses areprovided at locations around Steuben County to instruct the fundamentals ofsafe boating.Vessel hours:# of Marine Patrol hours:Launch / Marina inspections:Vessel inspections:Search & Rescues:5931,186006442005Vessels reported stolen:On-water inspections:Warnings issued:Vessel / Person assists:Arrests:001436365032010Sheriff’s Office Dive TeamThe Dive Team is comprised of volunteers from the Hammondsport, surrounding fire departmentsand members of the Sheriff’s Office. Team members respond to missing person’s complaints and allemergencies in lakes, streams, ponds and creeks in Steuben and adjacent counties.

Criminal Investigation UnitThe Sheriff’s Office CIU consists of a Senior Investigator,two Investigators, a DSS Fraud Investigator and a DrugInvestigator. The investigators are assigned to handlefelonies, motor vehicle accidents, deaths and seriousmisdemeanors. The investigators also assist other lawenforcement agencies in joint investigated cases.2011 Major Investigations Arrest of 4 suspects in a copper and precious metal theft ringFormer Village of Canisteo Administrative Assistant arrestedPublic Health Nursing investigation resulting in one arrestFormer Town of Fremont Town Justice arrested11 Sex Offender investigations for Megan’s Law violationsSenior Investigator Eric Tyner19 Firearms Dealer License investigations completed09 criminal cases involving illegal growing of marijuana, with over 200 plants seizedOver 94 Class B Felony Narcotic Sales Arrests2011 Division ReportCrimes against Property: 112Death investigations:023Sex crimes:029Monetary crimes:020TOTAL:Crimes against Justice: 015Crimes against Persons: 013Drug investigations:065Other investigations:073350 casesCorporal Rich Lock amidmarijuana plants during a raidSex Offender Registry Act (SORA)The Sex Offender Registry is administered by SeniorInvestigator Eric Tyner and Corporal Rich Lock, withassistance of Lieutenant Amy Bouck of the CorrectionsDivision. 209 Sex offenders are currently registered.Evidence RoomThe Sheriff’s evidence room is maintained by three EvidenceRoom Custodians. Evidence that is no longer needed forcriminal prosecutions is disposed of in Niagara Falls in anagreement with Covanta Energy. Five destruction trips werecompleted in 2011.Examples of collected evidenceWarrantsThere were 164 active warrants that were maintained andmonitored in 2011, with significant wanted criminals beingaired on a local television station’s “Most Wanted” segmentstwice a month.