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Welcome to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Department web-site: As 2008 comes to a close, we look back on our progress, our successes and our needs improvement. We do this simultaneously with setting our goals for 2009 and beyond. Our intent is to build upon our successes and work on our “needs improvement”. In 2008 we installed our Mobile Data Computers, and will finish the installation of the ICOP Video systems. We also completed our first full year of dispatching for the City of Beaver Dam. In my opinion we have exceeded the expectations. We have continued to upgrade our E911 Center and are very proud of the technology and capability of the center. The Detention Facility continues to be the premier facility in the Midwest for contracting beds for federal inmates. This effort yields in excess of $8 million federal dollars annually back to Dodge County coffers. The jail transport unit travels throughout the Midwest in response to requests from USMS and ICE, facilitating the pickup and transport of inmates. Our investigators have been extremely busy with yet two more burglary rings and several arsons. With several arrests in each case we continue to increase our crime solving and property recovery rates. Our 2009 budget request to fund our vacant Detective position did not make the cut but we will continue to overcome. Our survey program was a new initiative in 2008. From the drunk driver to the burglary victim everyone has an opportunity to access our website and rate your experience and interaction with the department. We are pleased with the percentage of those who complete the survey and offer feedback. These are anonymous unless you want to share your personal information or want a return call for follow-up. We continue to work hard to influence statistics in a positive manner. For instance, in 2008 we experienced an increase in traffic fatalities, to include the loss of a mother and her 7-month old son on Christmas Eve Day. We then start 2009 with the loss of a 7-yr old boy on January 3rd. Historically we fall into the top ten of seventy-two counties state-wide, averaging 20 deaths each year for the past five years. In 2008 we were fifth. We as law enforcement agencies can only do so much to impact that number. We can add enhanced alcohol enforcement, conduct safety belt enforcement, and increase our visibility. But in the end, it is you, the drivers, those on the road that have the greatest impact of all Our public affairs programs continue as we do everything we can to educate and inform the citizens of Dodge County and beyond. We enjoy a great relationship with the media and have formed a positive partnership to allow us to spread the word and keep you up to date on urgent matters. As a governmental entity I feel we have a responsibility to keep the taxpayer informed as to what they are getting for the dollars they provide. You give us $17 million each year and we want you to know they are spent wisely, not carelessly. New in 2009 will be the Dodge County Sheriff’s Posse Program. This program recruits is focused on the retired population of the county to provide volunteer hours to the department. From minor administrative duties, stop sign checks, to volunteer work in the jail, this program will provide an opportunity for others to get involved and assist a great organization. Soon we will publish our annual report for your review. You can review the previous years by visiting our website at www.dodgecountysheriff.com . In my eyes our 2008 grade is a “B”. You better than anyone have feelings on what we need to maintain and what we need to improve upon. It’s your tax dollars at work, and we welcome your opinion. Thanks for listening, tnehls@co.dodge.wi.us. |
