BACKGROUNDS citizen complaints validates the
PURSUITS
professional conduct displayed by the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office. 60
Vehicle pursuits increased by six in 2016, for a total of 19. Sheriff Parkinson and his management team have encouraged
50
deputies to engage in vehicle pursuits
40
only when necessary and to always
30 20
follow the Sheriff’s Office strict
10
guidelines regarding vehicle pursuits.
0
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
USE OF FORCE Reportable use of force incidents dropped 17% from 2014 to 2015, and this number remained static in 2016 at
THE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION UNIT CONSISTS
California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training and departmental statutes, regulations and procedures associated with the investigation process. With roughly 99 backgrounds completed in 2016, the following positions have been filled: Correctional Deputy: 14 Correctional Technician: 8 Deputy: 9 Reserve Deputy: 2 Dispatcher: 2 Cook: 1
35. A review of the total use of force
of three investigators who are responsible
incidents during Sheriff Parkinson’s
for the investigation of all sworn and
administration reveals a somewhat
civilian applicants within the Sheriff’s
static number with the exception of an
Office. The background investigator
upward spike in 2013.
compiles a report that includes the
70
applicant’s personal history, driver’s
60
license record, warrant checks, credit
50
history, Computer Voice Stress Analyzer
Sheriff’s Auxiliary Volunteer Patrol: 6 Dive Team Volunteer: 3
40 30
Examination or Polygraph results, medical
20
examination and psychological
10
examination. The Background
0
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Senior Account Clerk: 1 Legal Clerk: 1 Temporary Property Officer: 1
Posse Volunteer: 1
Volunteer Chaplain: 1
Investigation Unit ensures background checks are in compliance with the
LEAD THE WAY ANNUAL REPORT 2016
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