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2015Sheriff’s OfficeAnnual Report 7620009842500-381000-514350Nobles County Sheriff’s Office1530 Airport Rd, Suite 100Worthington MN 56187(507) 295-5400(507) 372-5977 (FAX) Kent Wilkening, Sheriff Nobles County Sheriff’s Office1530 Airport Rd, Suite 100Worthington MN 56187(507) 295-5400(507) 372-5977 (FAX) Kent Wilkening, Sheriff 420624040132000SHERIFFKent WilkeningCHIEF DEPUTYChris DybevickSERGEANTJay ClarkeINVESTIGATORSRyan KrugerLonnie RoloffK-9 DEPUTYDustin Roemeling DEPUTIESKristi LiepoldMelissa EinckMichael ScheiChad KempemaMarkus MurphyBob MunkelScott SimpsonKenny Willers P/TColby Palmersheim P/TLee Meinders P/TTyler Rogers P/T2015 Sheriff’s Office Budget Breakdown$1,957,152.00-57150-4445002015 Jail Budget Breakdown$1,892,583.00-14287526733500Nobles County Contract Towns-2762258890TownMayorCity Office NumberBigelowBrad Meester507-683-2441BrewsterRandy Schmitz507-842-5936EllsworthTasha Domeyer507-967-2373Round LakeDoug Knuth507-945-8128RushmoreGregg Harberts507-478-4338WilmontRebecca Remakel507-926-523500TownMayorCity Office NumberBigelowBrad Meester507-683-2441BrewsterRandy Schmitz507-842-5936EllsworthTasha Domeyer507-967-2373Round LakeDoug Knuth507-945-8128RushmoreGregg Harberts507-478-4338WilmontRebecca Remakel507-926-5235A monthly report is done and sent to the city with information such as:Number of hours worked within the city for the month Number of, and a list of, the calls taken for the monthNumber of warnings issued for the monthNumber of tickets issued for the monthNumber of arrests made for the monthThe Sheriff’s Office has a contract to provide Law Enforcement Services to these communities. We provide a minimum of 4 hours per week of patrol. We also enforce city ordinances and state statutes. These communities pay $35.00 per hour for this service. We average 8 to 12 hours per week between patrolling and taking calls. 2343150549275005,084 Calls For Service in 201533337515240000Additional Duties Preformed by the Sheriff’s Office490 Issued Burn Permits210 Issued Permits to Purchase Guns287 Issued Permits For Conceal Carry PermitsThe Sheriff’s Office is responsible for providing law enforcement services for 723 square miles of Nobles County which includes approximately 22,000 residents, 20 townships, 15 communities and 11 lakes. 2015 Patrol Statistics21907502857500General Investigation Stats208597510160000Buffalo Ridge Drug Task Force 57150060325000Stats For 2006-2015 1290320225361500950595360807000825500-94551500Community Policing ReportThe Nobles County Sheriff’s Office is involved in many community activities throughout the county. The activities include, but are not limited to:Attending and assisting with every town celebration in Nobles County which includes Bigelow Swampy Days, Brewster Fun Days, Ellsworth Family Fun Days, Round lake Sun & Fun Days, Adrian Christmas in July & Mardi Gras, Worthington King Turkey Days & Windsurfing Regatta. The Sheriff’s Office participates in the parades, assists with traffic, polices the dances and provides use of its’ command trailer Attending city council meetings and fire meetings in our contract towns County wide business security checks and notifications to business owners that their establishments were checked and found secure Participating in the Nobles County Fair each year with a manned Sheriff’s booth and a theme that displays educational materials for the public Teaching the D.A.R.E program to three school districts in Adrian, Ellsworth & Brewster Provide K-9 services to all schools for security and drug searches. Also provide county wide K-9 demonstrations for service groupsAssisting bicycle riders and proving traffic control for the annual Worthington Regatta Bike RideDo a weekly radio show (Cop Talk) to keep residents of Nobles County informed on current topics, trends, and activities within the Sheriff’s OfficeParticipate in the MN Cornerstone Drug Court program Minnesota TZD in the states cornerstone traffic safety program, employing an interdisciplinary approach to reducing traffic crashes, injuries, and deaths on Minnesota roads. The TZD program team works in the partnership with community and corridor groups to improve the traffic safety of a designated area.The Nobles County Sheriff’s Office has been part of TZD for 15 years, and we see it as a benefit to the safety of our County and its residents.Boat and Water StatsSnowmobile StatsOperations for the boat and water program and the snowmobile program are paid for with state funded grants.NOTE: The Sheriff by state statute is required to patrol all lakes in the county and to respond to all calls for service on all bodies of water within the county.Nobles County Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Fleet2004 Chevy Pick-upSeized in 2010-DWIUnmarked-General Use/Boat Patrol2008 Chevy ImpalaUnmarked-Investigator 2009 Chevy ImpalaMarked Squad Chief Deputy2009 Chevy ImpalaMarked Spare Squad2010 Ford F-150Marked Spare Squad2010 Chevy ImpalaMarked Squad For Jail transport2011 Ford F-150Out of Service To Be Auctioned2011 Ford F-150Out of Service To Be Auctioned2012 Chevy ImpalaMarked Squad2012 Chevy ImpalaMarked Squad2013 Ford Police Interceptor SUVMarked Squad2013 Ford Police Interceptor SUVMarked Squad2013 Ford Police Interceptor SUVUnmarked Squad2013 F-150Unmarked Squad2013 Ford VanMarked For Jail Transport2014 F-150Marked Squad2014 Ford Police Interceptor SUVMarked Squad2014 Ford Police Interceptor SUVUnmarked Squad2015 Ford Police Interceptor SUVMarked Squad2007 Alumicraft BoatBought with Grant MoneyBoat & Water Patrol2012 Sea Doo Jet SkiBought with Grant MoneyBoat & Water Patrol32 ft. Command TrailerDonated by Federal Gov.Crime Scene and Community Use12 Enclosed TrailerSeized from a Drug ArrestMultipurpose Use 2004 Snowmobile Purchased with Grant Money Patrol Snowmobile TrailsPrograms & ServicesThe Sheriff’s Office implemented a court room security initiative. One deputy positon was added to the Sheriff’s Office to provide constant court room security. A deputy is on scene both before persons enter the court rooms and during the proceedings, making our court rooms a safe environment. The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for all court bailiff requirements for all trials.The Sheriff’s Office has two deputies as members of a joint, city/county Emergency Tactical Response Team. The Sheriff’s Office has one deputy assigned to the Buffalo Ridge Drug Task Force that covers four counties in southwestern Minnesota.The Sheriff’s Office general investigator is part of a tri- state investigation team that shares and compares information to help solve crimes.The Sheriff’s Office is an active member of the Minnesota South Central Investigator Coalition which conducted several prostitution stings resulting in dozens of arrests.The Sheriff’s Office has one K-9 officer and trained Drug Recognition Expert. The Sheriff’s Office implemented a prescription drug take back program in 2011, and continues to operate it today. The program allows persons to safely dispose of unwanted medications at no cost.The Sheriff’s Office has an improved booth at the Nobles county fair this year with a safety theme, including displays and informational handouts.The Sheriff’s Office sponsors and participates in the “Safe Cab” program. We partner with the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce, Doll Distributing and Worthington Taxi to provide safe free rides home from deputies on New Year’s Eve and Turkey Day. The Sheriff’s Office made huge strides in the planning and implementation of Project Lifesaver which is a tracking program for people with cognitive disorders.The Sheriff’s Office participates in Toward Zero Death patrols, which focuses on safe roads by enforcing alcohol and seatbelt violations.Nobles County Jail Mission Statement“It is the purpose of the Nobles County Jail to provide for the public safety of the citizens of Nobles County and the surrounding areas by maintaining a facility that provides a clean, safe, secure, humane and cost-efficient environment in which to house offenders while seeing to their rights and needs.” As dedicated professionals, we shall;Follow the highest standards set by the Minnesota Department of Corrections, Minnesota State Statutes, and the Constitution of the United States of America.Use our resources effectively, recognizing the need to minimize the financial burden to the citizens of Nobles County.Ensure that the individuals within the facility, whether inmate, visitor, or staff is treated justly and fairly and they are not subjected to physical, psychological, or emotional abuse or danger.Use a standardized classification system that determines an individual’s proper placement in the facility. Offenders will be provided with the basic human needs and the opportunity for self-improvement through programming based on classification and motivation. Everyone will be provided with detailed explanation of all facility rules and will be held accountable for their behavior, which will be managed through the use of proven supervision techniques.Practice aggressive recruitment of staff and provide continuous training to maintain a high skill level throughout the facility. We will create an environment of open communication on all levels so that no idea will go unheard, and we will promote safety by maintaining control of our facility.“We shall, as part of the community, promote mutual respect and involvement of all our citizens.”Nobles County Jail StaffJAIL ADMINISTRATORMonette Berkevich SERGEANTSAaron AhlersGreg Wallace Dan Bosman Adam Bohrer PROGRAM COORDINATORRyan ComoCORRECTIONAL OFFICERSJoseph WelnetzSarah Gertsema Carrie PalmerAnthony VetschStacy DavisMichelle LoweJeremy KorverJennifer Hinsch Shaun WahlDan EasterdayLaura GarciaBrian TerharkJulia McCaslinMara SchroerLucky SayveoDerek HillesheimNON-CUSTODY STAFFAmy Riihl Jail Nurse- MEnD Correctional Health Caren Vaske Food Service Manager CBM Food ServiceJanet Grau Food ServiceGeneral InformationThe approved capacity of the NCJ is 80.The NCJ is a class three facility defined as a secure detention facility used to confine sentenced inmates for a time not to exceed any limits set by Minnesota Statutes, and adult pre-trial and pre-sentenced detainees indefinitely.The NCJ can hold juvenile offenders up to the limits prescribed by Minnesota statute. Adults:Total booking was 807 men and 181 women for a total of 988.Total days confined was 14949.36 men and 1451.71 women 763.32 unknown for a total of 17164.39.The average daily population was 40.96 men and 3.98 women 2.09 unknown for a total 47.03The average days confined was 18.52 men and 8.02 women for a total of 17.37Juveniles:Total bookings was 6 males 0 females for a total of 6Total days confined was 5.73 males 0 females for a total of 5.73The average daily population was .02 males. 0 femalesAverage days confined was .96 males females for a total of .96%Inmate Fees and ReimbursementsNobles County collects fees from inmates including, pay to stay, medical reimbursement, booking fees, drug testing fees, and reimbursements for damages. Fees billed in 2015 $75,741Payments received in 2015 $40,781.14Note: Payments received in 2015 may have been from subsequent years.BoardingNobles County currently has boarding contracts with Immigration (ICE), The MN Department of Corrections and Rock County.There was a total of 17170 man days in 2015. Of those 8997 were billable to 8 different agencies in 2015. The graph below demonstrates usage by agency.ProgramsThe Nobles County Jail has developed the following list of in-house program opportunities:AA – weeklyAdult Basic Education (ABE) – three times a weekBible study in English – two times a weekBible study in Spanish – weeklyBingo – monthlySunday Church – weeklyParenting Classes – offered four times in 2015Anger Management – offered two times in 2015Library – twice a weekTreatment – two sessions per week in 2015Commissary – orders placed daily, arrive once a week. Snack packs offered daily.Recreation – dailyYoga – two sessions per month, program began January 2015.Celebrate Recovery – weeklyX-Box – weekly depending on room availability, program began March 2015.Public Library – monthly, program began March 2015.Adult Basic Education (ABE): is coordinated with School District 518 at a cost of $4,500.00 a year, which covers both ABE and Parenting classes. ABE classes are held in the jail classroom 6 hours per week.20 inmates participated in ABE in 2015.Students achieved 6 level advancements in 2015.Parenting Classes: offered four times in 2015. Both incarcerated and non-incarcerated participants are allowed into the program if sentenced to participate.9 inmates completed the program in 2015.Treatment: In March 2015, a partnership with Nobles County Jail and New Beginnings began offering Treatment in jail again. This partnership allows qualified inmates to participate in substance abuse treatment during incarceration, and continue treatment and after care when they are released.26 inmates attended Treatment in 2015.458 hours of treatment provided.18 average hours of treatment provided per inmate.Anger Management: is offered two times per year at a cost of $300 per session. Both incarcerated and non-incarcerated participants are allowed into the program.12 inmates completed Anger Management in 2015.Work Release: is available to inmates who have been sentenced, and have or are able to find employment.The fee for work release is $126.00 a week.$ 10,080.00 was collected for work release fees in munity Service: Work opportunities for sentenced inmates are available through the Sentence to Service work crew operated by Community Corrections. In-house opportunities are available for inmates who are not eligible for the work crew.3146 work hours were performed by inmates; this number includes both in-house and work crew hours in 2015.Institution Community Work Crew (ICWC): is a Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) program. NCJ houses inmates participating in the program. DOC administers the daily operations of the ICWC crew. There were 14 ICWC crewmembers in 2015 housed in NCJ.Inmate ServicesCanteen: is provided through Stellar Services LLC, a mail order system that allows inmates to order allowable items not provided by the jail. This service generated approximately $7520.00 in commissions.Inmate Phone Service: is provided by Reliance Telephone. This service generated approximately $9602.00 of revenue MedicalMEnD Correctional Care is the provider. The monthly cost of the service is $11752.88. Some of the services provided include: 40 hours of nursing 24/7/365 on call services for medical and mental health servicesMedical Director In-house clinic visitsIn-house mental health visitsClinic supervisionStaff trainingInmates Seen by Medical Year-To-Date Cost Savings of In-House TreatmentThese are treatment modalities performed in the jail clinic by the medical provider and include approximate costs of these services if they were to occur at an outside clinic setting instead of the jail. In other words, they are savings the county has received with MEnD in place. These are estimated costs and are very conservatively priced at $200 per visit. Real savings are expected to be far more.Please note, that chemical withdrawal visits and suicide/special precaution visits include the number of patients that were seen by the jail nurses and the medical provider(s). These visits often result in special treatments and/or precautions as indicated by protocol and by discussion with the medical provider who may not be in the building. Suicide/Special Precaution visits are conservatively priced at $200 per visit. Chemical Withdrawal visits are conservatively priced at $800 per visit, which is far below the average price of a detox stay for a jail inmate. Food ServicesNCJ is contracted with CBM managed food services. One full-time food services manage/cook and one full-time cook with a vacant part-time cook that provide services from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm seven days a week. There was 55387 meals were served in 2015. CBM has three licensed dieticians on staff that review all menu’s to ensure therapeutic, diets are available and meet all nutrition standards. All staff is fully trained in food safety, equipment use, personal hygiene and grooming standards, safety rules, managing special diets, proper labeling and storage of food, chemical use and security. The kitchen manager maintains a clean properly maintained kitchen facility. She works closely with jail staff, food service staff, and her corporate office to ensure seamless service. To her credit we have never had a time when meals were delayed due to food service staff absence. Transport ServicesThe NCJ did 154 transports in 2015. Transport services include: criminal, civil, adult and juvenile matters. Staff logged approximately 38012 miles for an average of 247 miles per trip.The NCJ have two transport vehicles: A van that has been custom fitted with a cage that is capable of transporting several inmates with different classifications and separation needs at the same time.A retired squad car for local one person transports.Drug CourtThree NCJ members serve on the Drug Court Team. One of the members attends every drug court meeting every other Wednesday. Staff completed approximately 2,500 UA tests for drug court in 2015. Additional duties include preparing confirmation tests for the Lab, writing report ail staff actively participates by performing random drug testing, confirmation testing, and reporting results. Statewide Development OpportunitiesJail AcademyIn response to MN Rules Governing Adult Detention Facilities concerning training of new correctional staff in very specific topics the “Academy” was born. Recognizing that specialized training was difficult for most Sheriff’s Offices because of lack of uniform training standards, curriculums, qualified trainers and organized evaluation methods the MN Sheriff’s Association took the leadership role in developing an academy. A committee was formed made up of correctional professionals across the state to develop lesson plans identify professionals in the field to become trainers, coordinate the development and operation of the academies. Nobles County has been an active member on this committee from the beginning.The NCJ has had 2 graduates in 2015 who received training in the following areas:First-line Supervisors TrainingInterpersonal CommunicationGangs and Threat GroupsMedication DeliveryPrison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)Use of ForceInmate SupervisionInmate Con GamesSocial Cultural LifestylesReport WritingConducting SearchesInfection ControlSuicide AwarenessMedical EmergenciesFive staff have been trained to be trainers for the academy.As a result of NCJ staff involvement with this project we were able to convert an estimates 68 hours of their time into training credit to be used for other MSA sponsored training in 20154.Jail Administrator’sConference CommitteeThis year NCJ has a member on the Jail Administrators Conference Committee. This member will work with other Corrections Professionals from around the state to develop a training curriculum for Sheriff’s, Jail Administrators and other seniors Correctional Professionals around the state. This assignment offers a unique opportunity for professional development by encouraging staff to network with other agencies who share the same challenges and often new understanding. West Central/5th DistrictCorrectional Officers ConferenceNCJ has been an active participant in developing and organizing meaningful training opportunities for veteran staff. Two identical conferences are held each year sponsored and hosted by the West Central and the 5th District Jail Administrator’s Associations. We have been able to send staff on a biannual basis. This allows line staff the opportunity to attend quality training while networking with their peers. In 2015, 280 correctional officers around the state attended these conferences nine were from the NCJ. ................
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