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Outsourcing of inmates to other counties stopped in January 2011 six weeks after taking office, saving the county $450K in this fiscal year.
Streamlined vehicle fleet for better overall efficiency, saving approximately $460K.
Established inmate work program, using inmates to pick up trash along roadways and perform other community projects as needed. No overtime required or paid to supervising officers. The officers donated their time. All levels of HCSO personnel participate in the program from the Chief Deputy, down.
Began Manual Labor Credit Program using inmate labor to enhance facilities and shorten jail time.
Eradicated landfill behind jail using inmate labor.
Established the Hays County Sheriff's Office vehicle wash program utiliizing only inmate labor. Saves Deputies out of pocket expense and HCSO additional expense.
Refurbished BUDA substation using inmate labor.
Created Employee Advisory Committee that meets with the Sheriff monthly to work on employee issues/concerns.
Established an OPR services position (essentially an Internal Affairs function) to investigate complaints.
Reorganized Sheriff's Office and established Support Services and the Jail Support Section without adding staff.
Started Operation "Lead From Front", which emcompassed a total compound cleanup inside and outside the jail and Justice Center. Program concluded successfully May 31, 2011.
Compeleted Operation "Take it Back", which was a total jail shakedown, that yielded contraband and weapons. First full jail shakedown in 20 years.
Rolled back " Lights Out Time" in the jail to 10PM from 1:30AM. Reducing electricity usage about $3K per month.
Used department dietician to enhance inmate nutrition while lowering caloric intake, improving the health of all inmates and lowering food costs.
Established department agency wide survey to identify department needs, issues, equipment, leadership etc....
Met with both union presidents (Fraternal Order of Police and Combined Law Enforcement of Texas) to develop Civil Service styled policy systems. Ths process is expected to be completed by end of 2011.
Installed new Standard Operating procedure that "requires" medical clearance prior to booking new prisoners. This practice will save Hays County taxpayers by avoiding lawsuits.
Teamed with Travis County Sheriff's Office Academy to develop paperless record keeping. All lessons/plans etc....on file electronically.
Entered into agreement with Texas State University ALERRT to report all law enforcement training to TCLEOSE. Reporting hours are up 25,000 in first quarter of 2011 compared to 2010.
Augmented corrections basic training by 80 hours adding defensive tactics.
Added night fire qualifications to law enforcement training.
All HCSO employees have county email now to enhance and expedite communication. Only a select few employees had department email until 2011.
Introduced video magistration augmentation - First magistration held on June 20, 2011. This will be a more secure, efficient and cost saving method of live remote magistration and will take place in every JP and City Judges' offices. No taxpayers dollars involved.
ADA building modifications to begin July 2011.
Support Service Bureau Captain established utilizing existing staff with no additional cost to taxpayers. This position coordinates with HR, Budget, Academy, Community Outreach and Traffic Unit and has created better communications.
Civil Service styled promotions implemented June 2011.
New back up power system installed to handle 911 communications. Currently 911 receive over 33,000 calls per year and the old equipment was unable to keep up.
TDC to repair fencing and enclose complex for better security. TDC savings is 30% when compared to commercial vendor using funds already budgeted for this project. No additional costs to county.
Refurbished Academy Administration Building at no additional cost to taxpayers to address increased training needs.
Instituted SPOTCRIME on HCSO WEB page and daily media email releases to keep public and deputies informed about area crime.
Published inmate handbook in Spanish.
Introduced new PIO team to Community Outreach section to handle news releases in Spanish to better inform Spanish speaking community.
Volunteer Victim Assistance Program to launch July 15th. No additional costs to county.
Entered into interlocal agreement with Woodcreek to augment traffic law enforcement at no cost to county.
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Pd. Pol. Adv. by Cutler for Sheriff Campaign
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