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ADMINISTRATION. 3
ORGANIZATION CHART......5
VOLUNTEER SERVICES .. t
ALLOCATIONS 8
BUDGET .... 9
WEST COUNTY DIVISION 10
CITY OF CAMARILLO .... 1.2
CITY OF OJAI . .. 13
EAST VALLEY DIVISION .. 14
CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS . 16
CITY OF MOORPARK .... 17
CUSTODY DIVISION , : 18
SPECIAL SERVICES .... 22
COURT SERVICES . , .. 2.5
SUPPORT SERVICES , .. 26
SPECIAL. TRAMS .... 29
Dedication
SHERIFF EMERITUS AL JALATY
This Annual Report is dedicated to Ventura County Sheriff
Emeritus Al Jalaty. Sheriff Emeritus Jalaty has spent the
last 35 years serving the citizens of Ventura County as a
law enforcement officer. After nine years as Sheriff of Ven-
tura County, Sheriff Jalaty retired on March 31, 1984. At
that time he was appointed Sheriff Emeritus for life by the
Ventura County Board of Supervisors.
The following is taken from the letter in which Sheriff Jala-
ty announced his retirement.
I have had, of late, a great deal of time to
reflect on the state of government and of law en-
forcement in Ventura County. Having been a part
of it for so long it is with a great deal of pride that
I say it has never been in better hands. The
citizens of Ventura County are indeed
fortunate .. .
... It is with a great deal of remorse that I find it
necessary to retire from the finest law enforce-
ment agency in the State of California. I am con-
fident, however, that the quality of the personnel
within the agency is of such a level that their
strength of organization will appear to be my
legacy.
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Administration
SHERIFF JOHN GILLESPIE TAKES HIS OATH OF OFFICE.
Having recently been appointed Sheriff, this is my first opportunity to ac-
quaint you with the activities and responsibilities of the various divisions of
the Sheriff's Department, and to introduce my management team.
This year witnessed the departure of Sheriff Al Jalaty who retired for
medical reasons after serving as Sheriff for nine years. The Board of
Superivsors recognized Al's considerable accomplishments by taking the un-
precedented step of appointing him "Sheriff Emeritus," which will allow him
to continue to make valuable contributions on behalf of the County.
I am committed to provide the citizens of Ventura County the same ex-
cellent level of law enforcement services which they have come to expect
from this agency during the past decade, and to continually pursue more ef-
fective and efficient methods of delivering those services. I will strongly rely
on the continued assistance from community members, department person-
nel and the County Government family to accomplish these goals.
Following my appointment, I made some valuable additions to my ad-
ministrative staff and restructured their responsibilities to provide optimum
utilization of their considerable talents.
I will continue to advocate the community -oriented police enforcement con-
cept of providing patrol services, as well as the expansion of our volunteer
programs.
Volunteers have once again provided invaluable assistance through the
reserve deputy and explorer programs, the Ojai Senior Citizen Patrol, the
Camarillo Citizen Band Radio Patrol, the Sheriff's Posse and six Search and
Rescue teams. The contribution of these civilians who so generously donate their
time is greatly appreciated.
This year the City of Moorpark has joined the cities of Thousand Oaks,
Camarillo and Ojai in contracting for law enforcement services and I will
continue to fulfill my responsibility to local governments seeking the services
of this agency.
In response to the increase in population and demands upon this agency,
two exciting capital projects are scheduled for groundbreaking this year. The
new East Valley Regional Station will service the contract cities of Thousand
Oaks and Moorpark along with the unincorporated areas in the eastern por-
tion of the county. A jail annex is in the planning stages and will be located
on the Government Center complex. This facility should, upon completion,
not only ease overcrowding, but improve our ability to provide custodial
programs and services.
In my role as Sheriff, I am fortunate to have benefited from a strong,
cooperateive relationship with the Board of Supervisors, the Chief Ad-
ministrative Officer and the contract City Councils and City Managers,
which has enhanced my ability to provide the degree of service to which
the citizenry is entitled.
The fine men and women of this agency are the primary factor in our state-
wide reputation for excellence. I intend to remain sensitive to the concerns
of all the department's employees, believing that the public is the ultimate
benefactor of amicable employer/employee relations.
As Sheriff, I pledge to continue to provide the highest possible level of law
enforcement services to the citizens of Ventura County. n n
JOHN V. GILLESPIE, SHERIFF uv
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LARRY W. CARPENTER, UNDERSHERIFF
LARRY K. KALSBEEK, ASSISTANT SHERIFF
DENNIS C. GILLETTE, ASSISTANT SHERIFF
PSYCHOLOGICAL
SERVICES
SUPPORT SERVICES
DIVISION
PERSONNEL
ACADEMY &
TRAINING
RECORDS
BUSINESS &
FINANCE
RESEARCH &
PLANNING
EMERGENCY
SERVICES
ASSISTANT SHERIFF
LARRY KALSBEEK
COURT SERVICES
DIVISION
SUPERIOR/
MUNICIPAL
COURT SECURITY
FIELD
SERVICES
SHERIFF
JOHN V. GILLESPIE
UNDERSHERIFF
LARRY CARPENTER
SPECIAL SERVICES
DIVISION
MAJOR CRIMES
NARCOTICS, VICE
& INTELLIGENCE
GENERAL
INVESTIGATION
BUREAU OF
IDENTIFICATION
CRIME LAB
PUBLIC SAFETY
AVIATION UNIT
& VOLUNTEER
SERVICES
WEST COUNTY
DIVISION
CAMARILLO
CONTRACT
OJAI
CONTRACT
COUNTY AREA
PATROL
ASSISTANT SHERIFF
DENNIS GILLETTE
EAST VALLEY
DIVISION
THOUSAND OAKS
CONTRACT
MOORPARK
CONTRACT
EAST VALLEY
INVESTIGATION
COUNTY AREA
PATROL
CUSTODY
DIVISION
MAIN JAIL
HONOR FARM
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Volunteer Services
This Department is indeed fortunate to
count among its members many
private citizens who give unselfishly of
their time and talent in an effort to
contribute to the betterment of the
community in which they live. These
individuals come from every walk of
life. Each of them has to contend with
the many duties, problems, and
frustrations of their individual homes,
families, and jobs. In addition, each of
them has taken on the added respon-
sibility of service to their fellow
citizens.
They not only donate their services in
actual law enforcement and rescue
situations, they spend many hours in
both classroom and field training.
Because of their dedication, bravery,
and loyalty, a difficult job is made
easier.
We are proud of these individuals who
assist the Department by serving in the
following volunteer organizations:
Camarillo Police C.B. Patrol Team
Deputies Wives Club
Law Enforcement Explorers
Ojai Valley Volunteer Security Patrol
Reserve Deputies
Search and Rescue:
Medical Advisory Board
Mountain Team
Underwater Team
Sheriff's Mounted Posse
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Allocations
ALLOCATIONS
1984
SWORN
2
Assistant Food Service Manager
Number Classification
1
Civil Process Clerk
4 Senior Typist Clerk
1
Sheriff
1
Crime Analyst (Admin Asst II)
11 Sheriff's Cadet
1
Undersheriff
6
Criminalist III
78 Sheriff's Service Technician
2
Assistant Sheriffs
1
Criminalist I
1 Statistical Clerk
1
Chief, Court Services
1
Executive Secretary
2 Stock Clerk II
6
Commanders
26
Inmate Records Technician (Sr Clerk)
1 Storekeeper
29
Lieutenants
24
Intermediate Typist Clerk
1 Supervising Account Clerk
59
Sergeants
22
Jail Cook
3 Supervising Clerk I
122
Senior Deputies
1
Manager — Crime Lab
2 Supervising Clerk II
293
Deputies
1
Manager — Sheriff's Food Service
1 Supervising Inmate Records Tech
2
Sheriff's Pilots
1
Photo Lab Supervisor
(Supv Clk III)
516
TOTAL
1
Photo Lab Technician
269 TOTAL
30
Radio Dispatcher
1
Secretary
NON-
2
Senior Account Clerk
SWORN
SWORN
1983-84
7
Senior Civil Process Clerk
Office of the Sheriff 4
2
NON -SWORN PERSONNEL
13
Senior Clerk
Support Services Division 16
38
Number Classification
2
Senior Criminalist
West County Division 118
29
1
Account Clerk II
5
Senior Inmate Records Tech
East Valley Division 131
27
1
Accounting Technician
(Supvg Clk I)
Special Services Division 47
24
1
Administrative Officer II
1
Senior Psychologist
Custody Division 136
133
2
Administrative Officer I
3
Senior Radio Dispatcher
Court Services Division 64
16
1
Administrative Aide
7
Senior Secretary
Department Total 516
269
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Budget
BUSINESS OFFICE
The Business Office is the processing center for
the Department's financial activities including
purchase requisitions, accounts payable, payroll,
revenues budget control and inmate accounts.
BUSINESS OFFICE SERVICES
INCLUDE:
• Development and administration of the Sheriff's
Department operating budget ($39 million/
785 employees) and the capitol project budget.
• Direct line supervision over the Sheriff's Business
Office (accounts payable, accounts receivable,
payroll, etc.) .
• Development and administration of management
information reports to command staff.
ROBERT L. RIGGS
BUSINESS MANAGER
BUDGET
(Fiscal Year 1984-85 Final Budget Appropriations)
• POLICE SERVICES
— Sheriff Administration
$ 437,600
— Support Services
3,234,100
— East Valley Operations
7,450,700
— West County Operations
7,454,900
— Special Services
3,945,500
Subtotal
$22,522,800
• COURT SERVICES
3,440,400
• CUSTODY OPERATIONS
12,837,300
East
Valley
Patrol
(19.2%)
W
Col
Pa
(19.
TOTAL DEPARTMENT $38,800,500
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Fiscal Year 1984-1985 Budget
Custody
(33.1 %)
Special
Services
(10.2%)
t
s
Administration
(1.1%)
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West County Division
COMMANDER RICHARD SEERY
LIEUTENANT LOUIS McCOMBS
ADMINISTRATIVE LIEUTENANT
WEST COUNTY DIVISION
Sea to Summit, that best describes the area served by West County Patrol Division. Under the direction of
Commander Richard Seery, this division is responsible for general law enforcement along the County's coastline
to the rugged mountains of Los Padres National Forest. It covers an area over 1,500 square miles in size and
serves a population of approximately 110,000 citizens. Through the community oriented police enforcement
program the 146 personnel assigned to West County Division work out of five substations that include the
contract cities of Camarillo and Ojai. During 1983, the West County Division personnel responded to 36,735
calls for service and made 3,322 arrests. The three substations not affiliated with a contract city are the Santa
Clara Valley Station, the Ventura Station and the Lockwood Valley Station.
The Santa Clara Valley Station, located in Fillmore, serves the unincorporated areas surrounding the cities
of Santa Paula and Fillmore. It also encompasses the community of Piru and the Santa Clara River Valley
east to the Los Angeles County Line.
The Ventura Station is a part of the Sheriff's complex at the Ventura County Government Center in Ventura.
It serves the unincorporated areas around the cities of Ventura and Oxnard as well as the communities of Mon-
talvo, Saticoy, El Rio, and the Oxnard beaches. The area extends west of Ventura to the Santa Barbara Coun-
ty line.
The Lockwood Valley Station covers approximately 1,250 square miles of unincorporated area in the nor-
theast section of the county. This station serves a small permanent population but must contend with large
influxes of recreational population that may reach 40,000 depending on the season and event being held.
West County is also the primary station for the Sheriff's County -wide radio network that includes a computer
aided dispatch system. In addition to its law enforcement functions, this system also handles emergency func-
tions including the dispatching of ambulances for the entire county. Response time for emergency services has
been shortened by the recent implementation of a county -wide "911" system. Citizens can now dial a simple
three digit number for all emergency services.
LIEUTENANT MICHAEL GULLON
WATCH COMMANDER
LIEUTENANT GERALD BROWN
WATCH COMMANDER
LIEUTENANT ROBERT GOCKEL
WATCH COMMANDER
LIEUTENANT BOBBY TAYLOR
WATCH COMMANDER
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City of Camarillo
LIEUTENANT
RAYMOND ABBOTT
CITY OF CAMARILLO
The City of Camarillo has been served on
a contract basis by the Sheriff's Department
since 1965. The Camarillo Station, under
the direction of Lieutenant Raymond Ab-
bott, is located at 67 Palm Drive,
Camarillo. The city covers 18 square miles
and has approximately 44,000 residents.
Of the 47 Sheriff's personnel assigned to
the station, 32 of them are under contract
to the city of Camarillo. In providing a full
range of police services to the communi-
ty, these city Deputies responded to over
12,000 calls for services and made 1,280
arrests during 1983.
One of the special ways citizens of
Camarillo support their Sheriff's personnel
is by participating in the Camarillo Citizen's
C.B. Patrol Program. The City equips its
police cars with C.B. radios so that direct
contact with C.B. Patrol Team members
is possible. The team members patrol in
their own vehicles and during 1983
donated approximately 486 hours of ser-
vice and drove approximately 3,000 miles.
SHERIFF GILLESPIE SWEARS IN DEPUTY McGRUFF
TO AID CAMARILLO'S CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM.
F. B. ESTY
MAYOR
MIKE MORGAN
COUNCIL MEMBER
TAD BOWEN
VICE -MAYOR
SANDI BUSH
COUNCIL MEMBER
THOMAS MARTIN
COUNCIL MEMBER
SAFE CONCLUSION TO ROBBERY/HOSTAGE SITUATION.
TOM OGLESBY
CITY MANAGER
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City of Ojai
LIEUTENANT GARY MARKLEY
CARL HATFIELD
CITY MANAGER
CITY OF OJAI
In 1980 the City of Ojai became the
third municipality of Ventura County
to contract for law enforcement ser-
vices from the Sheriff. Under the
direction of Lieutenant Gary Markley,
the 26 people assigned to this station,
located at 402 South Ventura Street,
Ojai, patrol over 196 square miles.
The 11 Sheriff's personnel under con-
tract to the city of Ojai provide its
7,400 residents with a full range of law
enforcement services. During 1983
the city Deputies responded to 2,732
calls for services and made 194
arrests.
The city of Ojai is unique in the area
for its Ojai Valley Volunteer Security
Patrol. This group of Senior Citizens
has received wide recognition for their
activities in support of their communi-
ty's law enforcement programs.
Besides numerous hours of patrol
work, this group of volunteers has
been active in home security presen-
tations, bicycle registration, a
Neighborhood Watch Program, and
recently completed the fingerprinting
of over 900 of the community's
children.
LEFT TO RIGHT — JAMES LOEBL, JOHN MORRISON, MAYOR RICHARD CONRAD,
FRANK McDEVITT AND MAYOR PRO-TEM NINA SHELLEY.
OJAI VALLEY VOLUNTEER SECURITY PATROL MEMBER
HOWARD CHEWNING HELPS WITH PROJECT "FINGERS"
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East Valley Division
COMMANDER OSCAR FULLER
LIEUTENANT
JAMES KOONTZ
INVESTIGATION
LIEUTENANT
HENRY CARRILLO
WATCH COMMANDER
EAST VALLEY DIVISION
The East Valley Division is under the direction of Commander Oscar Fuller. This area extends from the top
of the Conejo Grade to the Los Angeles County line and totals over 300 square miles. Two cities in this
area, Thousand Oaks and Moorpark, contract with the Sheriff for complete police service. Thousand Oaks
is the Sheriff's largest contract city, while Moorpark is the newest contract city. Both City and County deputies
work out of the East Valley Substation that is located at 2201 East Olsen
Road, Simi Valley. Besides housing patrol and investigative services, the
East Valley Station also includes a booking and branch jail facility, plus a
vehicle maintenance section. During 1983, the 156 personnel assigned to
this station handled 36,487 calls for service and made 4,895 arrests.
LIEUTENANT
MICHAEL PITTS
ADMINISTRATIVE LIEUTENANT
LIEUTENANT
MURRAY McDANIEL
WATCH COMMANDER
The East Valley Station has been growing to keep pace with the dynamic
area it serves. In September of 1984 ground breaking ceremonies are
scheduled for a new expanded station that will also include the Sheriff's
training academy and shooting range.
LIEUTENANT
GEORGE CONAHEY
WATCH COMMANDER
LIEUTENANT
EUGENE BASCOU
WATCH COMMANDER
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The City of Thousand Oaks
THE CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS
The Ventura County Sheriff's Department has always provided complete police services to the
city of Thousand Oaks throughout its 20 year history. The city covers an area of approximately
50 square miles with a population of 94,000. Commander Oscar Fuller serves as the city's Police
Chief and directs the 70 sworn sheriff's personnel who are under contract to the city. During
1983, these personnel responded to 29,492 calls for service and made 3,433 arrests. On -going
special programs in traffic education, youth services, and the selective enforcement detail have
been effective. The city's crime rate continues to remain in the lowest ten percent for cities in
its size category.
LEE LAXDAL
MAYOR
MADGE SCHAEFER
COUNCIL MEMBER
LARRY HORNER
MAYOR PROJEM
FRANCES PRINCE
COUNCIL MEMBER
ALEX FIORE
COUNCIL MEMBER
GRANT BRIMHALL
CITY MANAGER
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City of Moorpark -
CITY OF MOORPARK
LIEUTENANT
ARVE WELLS
In 1983 the City of Moorpark became the tenth
municipality in Ventura County. The new city covers
an area of 12.5 square miles with a population of
approximately 11,000 citizens. In 1984 the Ventura
County Sheriff's Department will continue to provide
the community with its police services as Moorpark
becomes the fourth city to contract with the Sheriff.
Headed by Lieutenant Arve Wells, the city will have
9 Sheriff's personnel under contract to it. These per-
sonnel will be providing the progressive law enforce-
ment desired by the City of Moorpark. Utilization of
crime prevention through environmental design will
play a major role as Moorpark and the Sheriff's
Department continue to grow.
LETA YANCY-SUTTON
MAYOR
ROGER BEAULIEU
COUNCIL MEMBER
ALBERT PRIETO
MAYOR PRO-TEM
JERRY STRAUGHAN
COUNCIL MEMBER
CLINTON HARPER
COUNCIL MEMBER
STEVEN KUENY
CITY MANAGER
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Custody Division
COMMANDER RICHARD BRYCE
LIEUTENANT
WILLIAM WADE
ADMINISTRATIVE LIEUTENANT
CUSTODY DIVISION
The Custody Division is under the direction of Commander Richard Bryce. It is the largest division
within the Sheriff's Department both in terms of budget and personnel. It has the responsibility for
providing a safe, as well as secure environment for an average daily count of almost 1,000 inmates.
These inmates are housed at one of two major facilities. The largest inmate population is housed at
the Main Jail Pre -Trial facility (pictured below) located at the Ventura County Government Center
in Ventura. The remaining inmates are housed at the Honor Farm facility in Ojai.
An increasing number of inmates has led to major changes in the Custody Division during this past
year. The capacity of the Main Jail was doubled when the single -person cells were remodeled to in-
clude a second bed. To meet the needs of an expanded female population, the medium Security Facility
of the Honor Farm became the primary housing location for female inmates. All female inmates formerly
were housed at the Main Jail Pre -Trial facility. In addition, this coming year will see work start on
a new 188-bed facility.
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Main Jail Pre -Trial Facility
MAIN JAIL PRE-TRIAL FACILITY
The operation and management of the main jail is under the direction of Lieu-
tenant Donald Lanquist. This facility has the capability of providing a broad range
of inmate programs and services and still maintain an acceptable level of securi-
ty for both inmates and staff members.
LIEUTENANT
DONALD LANQUIST
MAIN JAIL MANAGER
PHYSICAL PLANT FEATURES AND STAFFING
The Main Jail Pre -Trial facility has a total floor area of over 220,000 square
feet and a rated bed space capacity of 844. The two housing floors, third and
fourth levels, are each divided into four quadrants. These quadrants are sub-
divided into four housing sections, each of which has the capacity to house 24
inmates. A medical housing section located on the second level has 18 single
cells. Medical, dental, and psychiatric services are provided by County Health
Care Agency personnel. Recreational facilities for basketball, volleyball and hand-
ball are located on the roof.
The Main Jail's kitchen, located on the second level, prepares meals for all in-
house inmates as well as sending out meals to the County's Work Furlough Pro-
gram and Juvenile Facilities. During the past year this kitchen turned out 1.5
million meals.
The entire facility is staffed with a total of 167 sworn and civilian employees.
The building is designed with the idea of bringing services to the inmates in-
stead of moving inmates. As a result, a relatively small staff is able to provide
all mandated services.
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Inmate Services
INMATE SERVICES
The department provides an Inmate Services Coordinator to act as a facilitator of programs that are designed to help prepare
the inmates for their reintegration into the community. Programs presently in progress include:
Ventura Adult Education, High School Program
Adult Reading Program, "Roots and Wings"
Alcohol/Drug Counseling
Chemical Abuse, Film and Rap Sessions
Alcoholics Anonymous
Veterans Counseling
Library Service
JAIL CHAPLAIN PROGRAM
The Custody Division Chaplain directs programs that minister to the spiritual needs of all inmates. It is a Ministry of caring through
the Ecumenical Church. Its goal is behavior modification through spiritual awakening. Those inmates who desire it are provided
with opportunities to worship God. The chaplain also provides assistance to the inmates in making a reasonable adjustment to
the custodial situation.
INMATE MOVEMENT BUREAU
This bureau, under the supervision of Lieutenant Donald Lanquist, is responsible for the
movement of all inmates. This includes movement of inmates to and from the courts,
between county facilities, and the pickup and delivery of inmates for other jurisdictions. These
responsibilities are handled by personnel assigned to the Transportation Detail and the Hall
of Justice Court Holding Facility. During 1983 inmate movements included:
To Hall of Justice: 30,244
Inter -facilities: 3,392
Out of County Pickup and Deliver: 1,735
INMATE SERVICES COORDINATOR TOPI HARBERT TALKS OVER
A JAIL PROGRAM WITH CHAPLAIN WILLIAM WATSON
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Honor Farm
LIEUTENANT
ERNEST ROGERS
HONOR FARM MANAGER
HONOR FARM
The Sheriff's Honor Farm is located on 135 acres in the Ojai Valley. The operation
of this facility is directed by Lieutenant Ernest Rogers. It has a total capacity of 300
inmates. These inmates are housed in two separate areas within the facility. The wheel
shaped building is occupied by minimum security inmates who, under the supervision
of Sheriff's personnel, work in the kitchen, laundry, and farm areas. The other major
building is occupied by female inmates in the custody of the Sheriff.
FARM OPERATIONS
The farm operation provides a considerable savings to the citizens of Ventura County
by raising and processing all of the beef, pork, and rabbit used in the jail system. Dur-
ing 1983 the farm contributed 311,908 pounds of meat and 20,000 pounds of row
crops to the jail food supply. With a swine herd totaling approximately 1,400 the farm
has maximized its pork production. Steps are now being taken to also bring the beef
production up to the maximum amount possible.
The Honor Farm laundry service processes all laundry for the Sheriff's Custody Divi-
sion and the Work Furlough Program. During 1983 this amounted to 900,000 pounds
of laundry.
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Special Services
COMMANDER
VINCENT FRANCE
SPECIAL SERVICES
The Special Services Division is directed by Commander Vincent France. The Division has a variety of func-
tions that are performed by the following bureaus: Major Crimes, General Assignment, Special Investi-
gations, Technical Services, Crime Laboratory, and the Air Unit. Special Details include the Bomb Disposal
Unit, Search and Rescue, Executive Protection, Mounted Detail, and the Hostage Negotiation Team.
LIEUTENANT
BRADEN McKINLEY
MAJOR CRIMES
MAJOR CRIMES/
GENERAL ASSIGNMENT BUREAUS
These Bureaus are the responsibility of Lieutenant Braden McKinley. The
Major Crimes Bureau investigates felony crimes committed against the per-
son including murder, rape, robbery, kidnapping and felony assaults. Felony
crimes involving property, such as burglary, grand theft, major van-
dalism, and embezzlements, are handled by the General Assignment
Bureau.
Other areas of responsibility include the Bomb Detail, Missing Persons Detail,
Forgery and Fraud Detail, Warrants and Fugitive Detail.
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Special Investigations Bureau
LIEUTENANT STEVEN GILES
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS
LIEUTENANT HASKELL CHANDLER
TECHNICAL SERVICES
DR. ARNE BERGH
CRIME LAB DIRECTOR
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU
Lieutenant Steven Giles leads this bureau. The largest unit in this bureau is the Narcotics Unit which functions to enforce Nar-
cotic Laws. Its personnel work closely with other narcotic units both within and outside the County. They are broken in-
to two details. One detail is assigned to the East Valley Station, while the other works in the West County area.
An Intelligence and Vice Unit serves a supportive mission by securing and analyzing intelligence information and keeping the
Sheriff informed of organized criminal activities. It is also responsible for enforcement of vice laws.
The Special Investigations Bureau also handles certain license applicants such as massage parlors, bail bondsmen, and con-
cealed weapons permits.
TECHNICAL SERVICES BUREAU
This bureau, under the direction of Lieutenant Haskell Chandler, encompasses the Bureau of Identification, Property Room,
Polygraph Unit, Photo Lab, and Criminal Graphics. Some of the responsibilities of these units are crime scene photography,
collection and storage of evidence, fingerprint comparisons, and polygraph examinations.
CRIME LABORATORY
Headed by Dr. Arne Bergh, the Crime Lab is staffed by a team of forensic scientists specializing in the field of criminalistics.
These individuals scientifically examine evidence found at crime scenes. They are able to identify unknown substances, blood
types and sources, make comparisons of tool markings and paint samples, and discover obliterated or altered serial numbers.
These and other technical skills are provided as a regional service to all criminal justice agencies within Ventura County.
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Public Safety Aviation Unit/Search and Rescue
LIEUTENANT
JOHN BROCKUS
PUBLIC SAFETY AVIATION UNIT
SEARCH AND RESCUE
PUBLIC SAFETY AVIATION UNIT/
SEARCH AND RESCUE
The Public Safety Aviation Unit is a joint operation
of the Sheriff's Department and the County Fire
Department. It provides both helicopter and fixed
wing aircraft service for all types of law enforcement
and fire needs. These activities totaled almost 1,000
hours of flight time during the year 1983.
The 180 volunteer members of the Search and
Rescue Unit are divided into the Fillmore, Ojai, East
Valley, Underwater, and Mounted Teams. They are
assisted by a volunteer Medical Advisory Board.
These dedicated individuals spent over 9,000 hours
in training and over 2,000 hours on actual missions
during 1983.
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Court Services Division
CHIEF OF COURT SERVICES
JOHN MacINTYRE
COURT SERVICES DIVISION
This division was formed in 1980 when the County Marshall's
Office merged with the Sheriff's Department. It handles all
of the law enforcement assignments that center around Ven-
tura County's Court System, including both Superior and
Municipal Courts. Under the direction of Chief of Court Ser-
vices John MacIntyre and Commander John Kingsley, the
77 personnel assigned to this division are divided into two
bureaus.
The primary responsibility of Deputies assigned to the Court
Security Bureau is to act as bailiffs and provide court securi-
ty. These duties include safety and care of jurors, main-
taining control of in -custody defendants while in the court-
room, personal security for specific judges and witnesses
under special circumstances, and undertaking other
assignments to assist the courts.
The Field Service Bureau is the second major component of
the Court Services Division. Personnel in this Bureau, while
working closely with other divisions of the department, have
achieved one of the highest warrant clearance rates within
the state. A civil unit is charged with the service of civil pro-
cesses throughout the County, this includes subpoenas, levys,
writs, attachments, garnishments, and civil warrants. The per-
formance of these civil processes in 1983 resulted in the col-
lection of almost a third of a million dollars in fees. In addi-
tion, money collected for litigants totaled nearly two million
dollars. This bureau also assists the courts with bail setting
and own recognizance release investigations.
COMMANDER
JOHN KINGSLEY
LIEUTENANT
JOSEPH LEON
COURT SECURITY
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LIEUTENANT
GERALD METS
FIELD SERVICE
Support Services Division
COMMANDER
ALBERT MILLER
RECORDS BUREAU
LIEUTENANT
MICHAEL FREEMAN
RECORDS
LIEUTENANT
MERWYN DOWD
RESEARCH AND PLANNING
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
LIEUTENANT
ANTHONY DITZHAZY
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Under the supervision of Commander Albert Miller, this division is the support element for the Depart-
ment. It augments Sheriff's Administration in research and planning, development and imple-
mentation of policies, concepts and programs that may be adopted by the Department. Individual
bureaus within the Division work to accommodate the needs of the Department and other criminal
justice agencies of local government. Support and administrative function required for day-to-day
operations are provided.
This is the memory bank of the Department and provides all law enforcement agencies in Ventura County with a central depository of criminal records. During 1983,
Sheriff's Deputies alone filed over 71,000 reports with this Bureau. It is a 24-hour-a-day operation that also maintains a County -wide automated warrant system, along
with a teletype section that is a part of the state and national law enforcement network. In 1982, POSSE (Police Operations Support System -Elementary) was started.
This is a computer system that performs all storage and retrieval functions necessary for the efficient operation of a law enforcement agency. An extensive microfilming
operation continues to microfilm all police records that must remain on file. Additionally, this Bureau processes certain business license applications, maintains citizen gun
registration files, handles the registration of sex and narcotic offenders, and completes finger printing for various types of applicants.
RESEARCH AND PLANNING BUREAU
Research and Planning has the responsibility for the development, examination, and evaluation of policies, procedures and programs for Departmental implementation.
In this role, the Bureau tracks legislation affecting the Department as well as coordinating multidivisional activities, such as grants, major procurements, and contract law
enforcement.
EMERGENCY SERVICES BUREAU
The preparation, coordination and planning for the safety and welfare of citizens in times of disaster is handled by this Bureau. It also acts as a liaison between local,
state, and federal agencies concerned with disaster preparedness and assistance. Requests for reimbursements for costs incurred by the Sheriff during emergency operations
are coordinated and submitted by this unit.
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Personnel Bureau
LIEUTENANT
ROBERT BROOKS
PERSONNEL
LIEUTENANT
LARRY WEIMER
TRAINING
PERSONNEL BUREAU
Tasks such as recruitment, testing, background checks, and the hir-
ing of all Sheriff's personnel are handled by this Bureau. Matters af-
fecting current employees, such as the dissemination of policies and
procedures and internal affairs investigations, also play a large role
in this Bureau's functions. Personnel receive their equipment from
the millions of dollars worth of inventory that is monitored by Sheriff's
Personnel.
TRAINING BUREAU
The Training Bureau is responsible for the training of police recruits
at the Ventura County Police and Sheriff's Academy. This regional
academy is accredited by California's Commission on Peace Officers
Standards and Training. The Academy recently received high praise
from this Commission when Academy Class 83-2 posted one of the
highest written test score averages ever attained. This Bureau also
handles a multitude of in-service training programs for all Sheriff's per-
sonnel. A video tape and closed circuit television system are a part
of these efforts.
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
During the initial pre -employment screening process, Dr. Randolph
Nutter is involved in evaluating all prospective Deputy Sheriff ap-
plicants as well as certain other candidates. Dr. Nutter specializes in
psychological evaluations, individual psychotherapy, and family
therapy. All of these services are available at no cost to any member
of the Sheriff's Department.
A
DR. RANDOLPH NUTTER
PSYCHOLOGIST
APPLICANTS FOR DEPUTY SHERIFF DURING INITIAL PHYSICAL AGILITY TESTS
PHOTO CREDIT:
CAMARILLO DAILY NEWS
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Recruitment
RECRUITMENT
The selection process for the Ventura County Sheriff's Department is very thorough and demanding. Only
about four percent of those people who apply for Deputy Sheriff make it through the entire program to become
Deputy Sheriffs. A progressive recruitment program utilizing media advertisement, group and individual pre-
sentations, and representation at conferences and fairs keeps the Department supplied with the qualified
applicants it needs.
The Sheriff is proud of the successful results of these recruitment efforts. One of the best indicators of the
quality of the members of the Sheriff's Department is the amount of service that its members render to their
communities. Besides the normal community service organizations, many members of the Department par-
ticipate in programs they have developed themselves.
Deputy Gary McCollum has been organizing an annual program to collect toys for special children since
1974. Last year, Gary and his volunteers collected and distributed over 1,400 toys. Other employees,
with the help of various businesses, groups, and individuals, assemble and distribute boxes containing
food and toys to needy families.
An event of recent origin is the Pride Bowl Football Game which has members of the Department play-
ing against members of the Oxnard and Port Hueneme Police Departments. As a result of this year's
game, won by the Sheriff's Department, a local charity received over $4,300 from the Sheriff's
Association.
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Special Teams
SPECIAL TEAMS
Another indicator of the high quality of the Department's personnel is their willingness to volunteer to accept assign-
ment to one of the special teams maintained by the Department. Often these collateral assignments call for members
to donate time and equipment.
The Special Weapons and Tactics Team is utilized in situations where disciplined teamwork, specialized weapons,
and tactical skills are required. Often, these incidents are high risk in nature. This team is available to respond to
requests for assistance by any police agency in the County. Often found working closely with the Special
Weapons Team is the Hostage Negotiations Team. This team is trained in handling highly volatile hostage
situations.
The Sheriff's Mounted Detail is comprised of Deputies who own horses suitable for police work. They provide law
enforcement on horseback and are in demand to help other officers at fairs, parades, and local beaches.
The Sheriff's Bomb Disposal Unit is the only such police manned unit in the County. They average approximately
60 call -outs per year that deal primarily with deteriorated explosives, suspicious packages, improvised explosive
devices, and war souvenirs.
The Sheriff's Honor Guard fulfills the special role of representing the members of the Sheriff's Department at a
variety of ceremonies. Members of this unit must maintain special uniforms and a superior appearance.
PHOTfk CREDIT:
DOUGHERI&N'
(SIPi i`IERPRISE)
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Statistics
STATISTICS
Annually, the F.B.I. publishes a comparative report on crime statistics that includes the State of California. This information is compiled by
the California Department of Justice which divides the state into sixteen geographical reporting areas. Ventura County is one of these areas.
In 1982 this report indicated that Ventura County had the lowest crime rate in the state for indexable crimes. The figures for 1983 show this
rate reduced by seven percent. From the National viewpoint, Ventura County is the safest metropolitan area west of Ohio. Members of the
Sheriff's Department are proud of the role they played in achieving these results.
VENTURA COUNTY SHERIFF
PART I REPORTED CRIME TOTALS
POPULATION
1973
147,000
1974
157,000
1975
166,000
1976
177,000
1977
183,000
1978
192,000
1979
203,000
1980
218,000
1981
222,000
1982
232,000
1983
240,000
HOMICIDE
5
5
12
6
11
13
18
12
7
9
4
RAPE
45
40
56
60
55
40
53
69
60
52
49
ROBBERY
58
83
86
92
134
108
131
122
106
117
118
AGGR. ASSAULT
144
216
270
218
344
267
292
346
346
293
245
TOTAL VIOLENT
252
344
424
376
544
428
494
549
519
471
416
RES. BURGLARY
1438
1437
1390
1496
1626
1965
1951
1819
1849
1661
1619
COM. BURGLARY
692
783
745
732
590
718
940
819
912
817
855
VEH. BURGLARY
441
552
632
590
518
470
653
577
643
652
576
PETTY THEFT
2610
3217
2641
2038
2156
1792
2189
1798
1706
1503
1964
GRAND THEFT
491
591
608
585
651
776
905
1136
1273
1331
791
AUTO THEFT
323
289
313
330
394
448
552
615
508
457
459
ARSON
82
88
61
79
69
81
86
99
70
61
69
TOTAL PROPERTY
6077
6957
6390
5823
6004
6250
7276
6863
6961
6482
6333
TOTAL PART I
6329
7301
6814
6199
6548
6678
7770
7412
7480
6953
6749
PART I CRIME
43.0
47.0
41.0
35.0
36.0
35.0
38.0
34.0
34.0
30.0
28.0
RATE
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Board of Supervisors
SUSAN K. LACEY, CHAIR
DISTRICT 1
RICHARD WITTENBERG
VENTURA COUNTY
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER
EDWIN A. JONES
DISTRICT 2
MAGGIE ERICKSON
DISTRICT 3
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JAMES R. DOUGHERTY
DISTRICT 4
JOHN K. FLYNN
DISTRICT 5
The Sheriff's Department is only one component of Ventura County Government. For it to succeed, the Depart-
ment must have a good working partnership with the Ventura County Board of Supervisors. Such a partnership
exists. The Ventura County Sheriff's Department wishes to extend its thanks and gratitude to the current Board
of Supervisors for the role they have played in working with the Department to ensure that the citizens of Ventura
County receive the best law enforcement services possible.
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