MOFFAT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

2016 ANNUAL REPORT

Strive for Perfection, Settle for Excellence ~Sheriff Hume

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“A Message from the Sheriff”

As I pause and reflect on 2016, it is ever more apparent how fortunate we are to serve the citizens of Moffat

County, a community we are proud to call our home. Your continued support of the Office of Sheriff and our

entire team resonate throughout the organization and the work we engage in every day. Without your support,

our job would be much more difficult and much less rewarding.

Last year was busy, from an increase in workload across the entire organization to the completion of several

major projects. The Patrol and Detention Divisions managed workload increases of 13% and 38% respectively.

The increased workload we are experiencing is representative of a three-year trend. In each of the previous three

years, the sheriff’s office has realized double-digit increases in the overall workload and demand of each

division. Despite the increased demand, our team continues to deliver highly skilled professional service, often

solving problems proactively before they become a public safety concern. In 2016, we implemented a body

camera solution, outfitting deputies with the latest technology. From the date of implementation, the body cam-

eras have improved our ability to document our work with the public, reduced the number of citizen complaints

and improved criminal case presentation to the District Attorney’s Office. The same body cameras were also

implemented in the jail, with similar positive results.

The following pages provide a brief look at how your tax dollars are supporting public safety in Moffat County.

I pledge to continue to spend tax dollars wisely and to scrutinize every aspect of our operation routinely to en-

sure fiscal responsibility while fulfilling all of the duties of the Office of Sheriff.

The trust and respect of the citizens of Moffat County is a priority.

OFFICE OF SHERIFF, MOFFAT COUNTY 800 West 1st Street Suite 100 · Craig, Colorado 81625

Phone (970) 824-4495 · Fax (970) 824-9780

Web: moffatcountysheriff.com

Kevin “KC” Hume Charlene Abdella

Sheriff Undersheriff

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Our Core Values are more than a minimum set of standards. They remind us what it takes to get the

mission completed. They inspire us to do our very best at all times. They are the common

bond among all team members, and they are the glue that unifies the Moffat County Sheriff’s

Office. They tie us to our mission, vision and the guiding principles we live by as public serv-

CORE VALUES

CHARACTER · INTEGRITY

SERVICE · COMMUNICATION

MISSION/VISION STATEMENTS

MISSION - To develop strong community partnerships while collaborating with our fellow public safety

colleagues to provide superior public safety to all individuals.

VISION - We are dedicated to maintaining a high quality of life and public safety by recognizing and

adjusting to the changing needs of our community. To do this, we pledge, in partnership with the com-

munity, a commitment to resolve problems and address needs with Character, Integrity, Service and

Communication

In accomplishing our Mission & Vision, we hold these to be our Core Values:

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The Sheriff’s Office budget is a complex and fluid set of revenues and expenditures. An annual projected budget is

submitted to the County Commissioners based on anticipated revenues and financial obligations. Projections are

based on estimated revenues and probable operational costs. Inmate population and staff turnover effect actual

expenses.

The Sheriff’s Office works hard to balance the resources

and safety needs of Moffat County, while financially

supporting multiple divisions and varied operations.

Personnel1,504,722

Operating284,361

2016 Approved Jail Budget 1,789,083

Personnel Operating

An overview of the 2016 budget is

represented in the above and following

graphical illustrations.

2016 BUDGET OVERVIEW

Personnel1,599,446

Operating118,418

Capital104,785

2016 Approved Sheriff Budget1,822,649

Personnel Operating Capital

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The chart at the right illustrates jail expenditures in

2016. Clinical and Food Services expenditures are

categorized as operating expenses, but are broken

out in this illustration for informational purposes.

Those two services along with the Other Operat-

ing category constitute the entire operating budget

for the jail.

As represented in chart to the left and above our office exer-

cised sound fiscal management and prudent stewardship of

the dollars allocated to provide service to Moffat County

during 2016. We closed the year under budget in each of the

budgets that the Sheriff bears statutory responsibility.

2016 BUDGET OVERVIEW

Personnel1,513,727

Operating123,919

Capital108,403

2016 Expenditures Sheriff1,746,050

Personnel 1,376,440

Clinical Services 101,307

Food Services 72,130

Operating 64,530

2016 Expenditures Jail1,614,407

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The Administrative Division is comprised of two full time employees whose goal is to provide support and quality

customer service to the citizens of Moffat County, our team and

all of the other individuals and agencies we work with daily.

Mrs. Tracey Haskell and Mrs. Jennifer Holmlund oversee

the daily administrative functions of the office. These two

talented ladies are most often the first point of contact for

citizens visiting the Sheriff’s Office. This small but

productive team preform a variety of office, clerical and

technical duties within the criminal justice system in Moffat

County. Their responsibilities include but are not limited to,

delivery of general information, initial processing of

Concealed Handgun Permits, management of accounts

receivable/payable, collecting, organizing, processing and

maintaining all criminal justice records within the Sheriff’s

Office and the management of Civil Process.

Colorado state law requires the Sheriff of each county

serve civil process of the courts within their

jurisdiction. Civil process includes all types of papers

resulting from:

Civil Litigation, court orders

Subpoenas, garnishments

Seizure of property , sale of real & personal property, writs of

execution

Writs of restitution (eviction orders)

Last year the Sheriff’s Office received 517 civil papers.

OFFICE MANAGEMENT / SUPPORT SERVICES

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The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division is comprised of 12 team members, 8 Patrol Deputies, 2 Patrol

Corporals and 2 Patrol Sergeants. This team is tasked with patrolling and responding to calls for service across the en-

tire 4,751 square miles of the county. In 2015 our office re-established law enforcement services in the town of Dino-

saur as a contract agency. A resident deputy was stationed in Dinosaur, living in the town fulltime.

In 2016 the Sheriff’s Office

responded to 9,923 calls for service,

generating 909 case reports on a wide

variety of criminal offenses, while

patrolling 299,468 miles. This data

reflects a 13% increase in calls for

service and a 6% increase in criminal

case reports taken

PATROL

10060

10072

8273

8121

8635

9923

817

869

723

918

850

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0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Case Numbers Calls for Service

227

517

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100

200

300

400

500

600

2015 2016

Calls for Service - Dinosaur

In 2016 the Sheriff’s Office

responded to 517 calls for service

within the town of Dinosaur. *2015 data represents partial year of service to town

Two young boys located

by Moffat County Search

& Rescue and the Moffat

County Sheriff’s Office,

after being lost in

Wilderness Ranch

overnight.

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Moffat County Sheriff’s Office - Historical Statistical Crime Data

(These numbers represent actual criminal cases filed for prosecution)

Classification of Offense/Charge 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Arson 1 1 0 0 5 2

Assault 18 19 15 6 18 32

Burglary 9 10 2 4 8 10

Criminal Mischief 12 15 8 4 18 24

Criminal Trespass (1st) 12 8 7 4 6 12

Criminal Trespass (2nd/3rd) 17 14 8 7 15 11

Counterfeiting/Forgery 1 2 1 0 1 2

Domestic Violence 15 9 9 5 10 12

Drug Offenses 34 42 6 20 36 67

DUI/DUID 25 13 13 7 12 14 / 7

Fraud/Identity Theft 1 4 2 1 4 9

Harassment/Stalking 15 7 6 8 11 11

Homicide/Murder 0 0 0 1 0 0

Kidnapping 0 1 0 0 1 2

Motor Vehicle Theft 5 1 2 0 1 5

Poss/Consumption Minor 23 27 7 8 11 10

Runaway (status offense) 4 1 6 1 3 2

Sex Offenses 1 0 1 0 2 5

Theft 9 18 6 2 27 33

Traffic Tickets 130 317 179 261 228 162

Warrant Arrests 128 139 140 141 176 180

Weapons Violation 4 4 1 0 5 11

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Moffat County Sheriff’s Office - Historical Statistical Crime Data

(These numbers represent actual criminal cases filed for prosecution)

Classification of Offense/Charge 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Arson 1 1 0 0 5 2

Assault 18 19 15 6 18 32

Burglary 9 10 2 4 8 10

Criminal Mischief 12 15 8 4 18 24

Criminal Trespass (1st) 12 8 7 4 6 12

Criminal Trespass (2nd/3rd) 17 14 8 7 15 11

Counterfeiting/Forgery 1 2 1 0 1 2

Domestic Violence 15 9 9 5 10 12

Drug Offenses 34 42 6 20 36 67

DUI/DUID 25 13 13 7 12 14 / 7

Fraud/Identity Theft 1 4 2 1 4 9

Harassment/Stalking 15 7 6 8 11 11

Homicide/Murder 0 0 0 1 0 0

Kidnapping 0 1 0 0 1 2

Motor Vehicle Theft 5 1 2 0 1 5

Poss/Consumption Minor 23 27 7 8 11 10

Runaway (status offense) 4 1 6 1 3 2

Sex Offenses 1 0 1 0 2 5

Theft 9 18 6 2 27 33

Traffic Tickets 130 317 179 261 228 162

Warrant Arrests 128 139 140 141 176 180

Weapons Violation 4 4 1 0 5 11

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The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division is responsible for the

investigation of Crimes against persons, property and narcotics crimes. This division is also

responsible for the collection, processing, and storage of evidence from crime scenes. In

2016, the Investigations Division handled crimes within the county of Moffat which

consisted of theft, fraud, burglary, sexual assault on a child, child porn possession, child

abuse, registered sex offender violations, animal cruelty, drug and death inves-

tigations. As a result of these investigations, search and arrest warrants were

executed, crime scenes were processed and hundreds of items were collected

and booked as evidence. Several background investigations were

conducted during the year for employment and for new and

renewal concealed handgun permits.

The Moffat County sheriff’s Office Canine program was initiated in 2003 under the

direction and management of Sergeant Courtland Folks. In 2013 the office obtained

our 2nd canine Kilo. Kilo is a Belgium

Malinois and is trained as a dual purpose

canine. Kilo has been tested and certified

yearly by the National Police Canine

Association to detect the odors of metham-

phetamine, cocaine, heroin and ecstasy. Kilo was deployed 153 times in 2016

and has helped in the discovery of methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin.

INVESTIGATIONS

K9 UNIT

A medication take back container at the Moffat County

Public Safety Center. This allows for 24 hours disposal

of prescription & over the counter medications

In the pictures at left and above, Sergeant Folks and Kilo appear with deputies and the

evidence that was seized during K9 deployment. Substantial amounts of US Currency,

methamphetamine, heroin and prescription medication were seized.

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The Moffat County Detention Center opened in 2001 as a 101 bed,

multiple–custody jail. The full service detention center houses pre-

adjudicated and sentenced male and female adult offenders. The de-

tention center is also equipped with an 8 bed temporary juvenile

holding facility, the only one of its kind within a 150 miles of Craig.

The temporary holding facility is utilized by agencies in Moffat

County and the surrounding area.

The average daily population (ADP) in 2016 was 47, a 12%

increase from 2015. A single day high of 58 inmates was reached on

April 19, 2016. Offender movement in and out of the facility is ongoing, 24 hours a day 365 days a year. New

bookings and releases totaled 2,651 in 2016.

The Detention Center is staffed and operated by a team of 23

professional and highly skilled members. The team is com-

prised of 4 part-time civilian technicians, 1 civilian food ser-

vices supervisor, 13 Deputies, 2 Corporals, 2 Sergeants and 1

Lieutenant. This team is tasked with the health, welfare and

movement of all individuals held, housed or incarcerated in

the facility.

Along with daily operational needs, the team works with

several community stakeholders in order to provide pro-

grams and services to the inmate population.

These Programs include, but are not limited to, substance abuse counseling,

religious services, mental health counseling, GED preparation and testing, textile trades and job task work.

DETENTION

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MOFFAT COUNTY DETENTION CENTER

HISTORICAL DATA CHART

2011 Change 2012 Change 2013 Change 2014 Change 2015 Change 2016 Change

Total People Booked 1510 15% 1382 -8% 1136 -18% 853 -25% 940 10% 1296 38%

Total Releases: 1638 11% 1461 -11% 1189 -19% 962 -19% 1021 6% 1355 33%

Net Loss (Retention): -128 -79 -53 -109 -81 -59

ADP:* 47 -22% 44 -7% 51 16% 40 -22% 42 5% 47 12%

Felony* 7 6% 7 6% 11 57% 4 -64% 6 50% 13 117%

Misdo/other* 41 -25% 37 -9% 40 8% 56 40% 36 -36% 34 -6%

Male * 42 -22% 39 -7% 42 8% 33 -21% 34 3% 37 9%

Female* 5 -26% 5 0% 10 100% 7 -30% 8 14% 10 25%

ALOS: Unsent/Sent 7/42 7/39 12/47 11/44 12/53 13/47

Felony Unsent. 31 11% 19 -39% 34 79% 22 -35% 25 14% 28 12%

Non-F Unsent. 4 -50% 5 25% 7 40% 7 0% 8 14% 7 -13%

Felony Sent. 47 -23% 47 0% 39 -17% 50 28% 36 -28% 47 31%

Non-F Sent. 37 -21% 34 -8% 44 29% 40 -9% 50 25% 43 -14%

Highest Pop 76 -8% 51 -33% 71 39% 46 -35% 56 22% 58 4%

date of high 9/21/2011 1/18/2012 8/26/2013 1/29/2014 10/22/2015 4/19/2016

Moon % Illumination 40% 27% 68% 3% 84% 94%

Total Meals N/A N/A 41721 N/A 52395 26% 42053 -20% 45260 8% 51541 14%

Mean Meal $ N/A N/A 1.31$ 10% 1.32$ 1% 1.32$ 0% 1.39$ 5% $1.41 1%

DETENTION

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(ACET)

Staffing issues with some

of the participating

agencies dictated the task

force work short handed in

2016. Even though they

operated the entire year

with minimum staffing,

they accomplished a great deal.

31 investigations conducted,

Criminal charges were filed against 24 individuals

Moffat County had 17 narcotics investigations

Drugs purchased or seized in 2016 included Cocaine/

Methamphetamine/Heroin/Various prescription medi-

cations

Completed/executed 18 search warrants

Trends: Heroin use in Moffat County has risen sharply.

Moffat County experienced several near overdose deaths

related to Opioid use.

The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office Concealed Handgun

Permit program abides by the most current state statutes.

The sheriff’s office concealed handgun permit staff is help-

ful and knowledgeable, providing the highest standard of

information to the public and is quick to update all Con-

cealed Handgun information as soon as it is released.

The total number of permits processed has remained rela-

tively consistent over the previous four years. 189 permits

were processed in 2016.

ALL CRIMES

ENFORCEMENT TEAM

CONCEALED HANDGUN

PERMITS

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In the 2007 legislative session the Colorado General Assembly passed Senate Bill 07-118, codified at

Section 13-1-201 et seq., C.R.S.which provides supplemental funding for courthouse security. That bill

created the Court Security Cash Fund and mandated that moneys

from the Fund be made available to counties through grants for

court security staffing, equipment, and training. Such grants are

issued through the State Court Administrator's Office upon

recommendation by the Court Security Cash Fund Commission.

Funding under the program is available to Colorado Counties only.

Utilizing these grants and a continuing partnership with the

Moffat County Board of County Commissioners, the sheriff office

is able to provide ongoing security checkpoint at the entrance to

the court floor and security response to the remainder of the courthouse. In

2016 the staff screened 121,706 individuals at the security checkpoint.

People

Screened

Arrest

Felony

Arrest

Misd

Contraband

Knife/Cut

Contraband

Other

Contraband

Firearm

Contraband

Drugs

Emergency

Panic Alarm

Emergency

Medical

Disorderly

Person(s)

121,706 33 34 1,198 1,282 0 0 18 2 58

The courthouse security checkpoint operates Monday through Friday, from 8am until the regular close of

business at 5pm or later when the Combined Courts are engaged in proceedings after regular business hours.

COURT & COURTHOUSE SECURITY

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Ongoing training and continuous quality improvement are a priority of the

Moffat County Sheriff’s Office, requiring a significant amount of time, energy

and effort on the entire Sheriff’s Office team. Our team is required to maintain

a number of certifications both by policy, rule and Colorado State Statute.

These include CPR, First Aid, Firearms, Use of Force, Custody & Control and

harassment to name a few. Between State and Federal Mandates, each member

of our team is required to receive a minimum of approximately forty (40) hours

of training each year. This does not include training related to specialized areas

of operation or certification.

Each calendar year, every certified officer must complete 24 hours of in-service

training, of which at least 12 hours must be in perishable skills; "Perishable skills

training must include all three of the perishable skills (Arrest Control, Driving,

and Firearms) each calendar year." In ad-

dition, it is mandated in HB-1287 that all

four of the following classes be completed

by July 1, 2017. Proper Holds and Re-

straints training (2 hours), Anti-Bias train-

ing (2 Hours), Community Policing / Com-

munity Partnership training (2 hours), De-

Escalation training (2 hours).

TRAINING

Scenario training provides the backdrop for

improving skills and decision making. Ethi-

cal decision making is blended into training,

not only from a classroom perspective, but

from a practical standpoint as well. Above:

Officers from multiple local agencies review

their actions after an active shooter scenario

in the Center of Craig building.

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The duty and responsibility of Wildland Fire

Suppression in unincorporated areas of Moffat

County, and those areas not covered by a fire

protection district reside with the Sheriff, as enu-

merated in Colorado Statute, C.R.S. 30-10-512

Sheriff as Fire Warden. The Sheriff is responsi-

ble for 1,311,660 acres in Moffat County. The

Moffat County Sheriff’s Office Wildland Fire

Crew is comprised predominately of sworn dep-

uties with several civilian individuals completing the team. All crew members are highly trained, hard-

working individuals who take great satisfaction in delivering a much needed and important service to our

county and community. Each fire season this team works closely with all of our area cooperators, BLM,

local fire districts, Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control and the Forest Service in providing

In 2016 the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office

Wildland Fire Crew responded to 43 fires. 22

of those fires were the sole responsibility of the

Sheriff, consuming 801 acres, at an estimated

cost of $33,000, minus aircraft. The remainder

of the fires occurred on BLM and NPS land,

which we provided resources and support. The

Sheriff maintains a firefighting fleet of 5

engines, each serving a specific purpose.

WILDLAND FIRE

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Throughout 2016

several of our team

members were

recognized by the public

we serve.

This recognition is a

reflection of each

individuals dedication to

our core values and guiding principles. These values and principles

ground us and guide our actions each and every day.

At left, Sheriff Hume, Undersheriff

Abdella & Lieutenant Hess pose

with Deputy Nate Baker and Cor-

poral Joshua Jensen-Large after

they received awards for 2016

Detention and Patrol Deputy of

the year

Annual Cops and Kids Fishing event. Presented in partnership with the local law

enforcement and our local VFW & American Legion Posts

Who doesn't like a little Halloween fun. The

office partnered with local LE for the

downtown Halloween celebration

ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

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Above, team members strike a pose during a

back to school celebration at Breeze Park

ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE

COMMUNITY OUTREACH &

Deputy Gordon representing the

Sheriff’s Office with multiple badges

Deputies Jensen-Large,

Swartzell & Bond shortly af-

ter receiving promotion to

the rank of Corporal.

Deputy Blohm managing the backpack

table & school supply table.

High School Seniors receiving

Sheriff’s Scholarships