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- Fulton_County_Sheriff's_Office_(Georgia) abstract "The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is responsible for providing law enforcement services within Fulton County, Georgia, to prevent crimes, preserve the peace, and make arrests. Responsibilities of deputies include securing and providing safety to County buildings, courtrooms, jail and other public areas and processing and securing inmates at the Fulton County jail. Fulton County, Georgia is home to Atlanta, Georgia.Mission StatementThe Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is constitutionally created to:1. Maintain the Fulton County Jail;2. Provide services that are needed and directed by the Court Systems;3. Provide support and educational services to the community as a method of preventing and reducing crime; and4. Enforce Federal and State laws.The current Sheriff is Theodore "Ted" Jackson.A message from Sheriff Ted Jackson:Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve for a second term as your Fulton County sheriff. I appreciate the support that you have shown to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office as the agency strives to achieve more while continuing to increase outreach to the communities served. Staff members have made tremendous progress to enhance the organization and increase efficiency.In 2012, more efforts were made to save taxpayer dollars. The Administration Division procured a new inmate food contract which equates to a savings of $700,000. The old contract was up for renewal and the bidding process yielded a lower rate. This continues the commitment to provide inmates with heart-healthy meals.The Administrative Division also coordinated the renovation of the Accounting/Tax Section. That office had been located on the ground floor of the Justice Center Tower in a cramped space with outdated technology and systems. The new location on the 9th floor is closer to the rest of the Sheriff’s Office which increases security and cohesion. The larger floor plan is an enhanced work environment that increases efficiency and provides better access to records housed in that Section.Jail staff began testing new locks to replace faulty or inadequate equipment. This is a requirement of the Federal Consent Decree which states the County must maintain a humane and safe environment for inmates, staff, and visitors. The original equipment installed when the Jail opened in 1989 allowed inmates to use simple objects such as cloth, paper, soap and other items to prevent locks from engaging properly. As a result, inmates were able to open cell doors without permission, roam around the housing zone, and cause trouble. This is a critical problem.The chief jailer and staff worked with a company to solve it by developing an advanced locking system that could not be compromised in this manner. The new locks are stronger and have an electronic component which allows staff to perform a visual inspection to learn whether doors are secure. The locks have been tested on a floor with inmates known for their propensity for popping the locks, as it is called. After living in this housing zone for months with an incentive of commissary items to beat the locks, no inmates have been able to breakout. Some of them remarked that they felt much safer because they could not be victimized by the others.The Fulton County Board of Commissioners agreed to purchase the new locks for all cell doors. The County’s General Services Department will manage the project which will begin in 2013. This will be a significant step towards ending federal oversight of the Jail and being in compliance with the Decree. Other factors to ending oversight include maintaining sufficient staffing levels, releasing inmates from jail within 24 hours of receiving court orders to do so, and 90 other requirements.Staffing at the Fulton County Jail has been enhanced by the creation of an improved career path for detention officers which allows them to earn the rank of Detention Sergeant and Detention Lieutenant. The first detention officers to reach those ranks were recognized during a promotional/pinning ceremony in April 2012. Family and friends of the officers were invited to participate in the exchanging of badges and insignias representing the new rank bestowed upon the honorees. This new distinction helps to support the development of staff members and gives them more authority over their lot in life. It is the fulfillment of a promise to staff that the detention officers would be able to earn rank which parallels that which is available to deputies.Staff members will also be able to enhance their career development through a new education/training initiative in the works with the University of Phoenix and Atlanta Metropolitan College.On the job training has been improved by the certification of 50 new and senior sergeants becoming F.T.O.’s, Field Training Officers. New staff members will benefit greatly from shadowing deputies and receiving guided instruction during their daily activities on the beat.The Fulton County Jail continues to serve a large concentration of inmates who need various levels of mental health treatment. Forty-percent of all inmates require some form of contact with the medical staff for mental health services. New in 2012, the establishment of the Competency Restoration Unit, a partnership with Emory University Health System is providing forensic mental health services. This unit expedites the treatment of inmates within the Fulton County Jail who have been identified as incompetent to stand trial and increases the likelihood that they will be able to stand trial or be diverted to an intense psychiatric program for care.Jail security has been enhanced by a new system to detect the use of mobile telephones inside the facility. The Information Technology Section (IT) oversaw the Watch Hound system implementation at the jail which is a mobile phone tracking system to trace and identify signals in certain areas of the facility. In 2012, the maximum security 7 North housing zones were identified as testing sites for the system. This is another step in giving deputies and jail commanders the advantage in tracking this contraband and eliminating this problem.The IT Section also functioned in the role as liaison between Jail staff and the NEC Corporation of America to provide the Fulton County Jail with a LiveScan and AFIS (Automated Fingerprinting Identification System) for enhanced efficiency. Jail staff booked almost 35,000 inmates last year so improvements to this process is important.Another triumph in 2012 was the establishment of a Citizen’s Academy to educate the community members about the day-to-day activities of the Sheriff’s Office. The Community Outreach Section coordinated the recruitment, curriculum, and activities to give participants an unprecedented look at the functions of the Sheriff’s Office. For example, during one evening session, the Citizen’s Academy class toured the Fulton County Courthouse. Deputies working at a security check point explained how crucial it is to detect contraband at the entrances to the facility with hands-on demonstrations of how items are concealed and detected.Commissioner Liz Hausmann and the Board of Commissioners presented a special proclamation to Community Outreach staff and the inaugural class recognizing members for their interest in their community and the Sheriff’s Office for their commitment to citizens.The Community Outreach Section shows a strong commitment to families through the Youth Intervention Program, Y.I.P. Last year, more than 120 students participated in Y.I.P. which gives students ages 10 through 18 an opportunity to learn more about the justice system. A Superior Court judge and lawyers sit down with the children for a serious conversation about how bad choices can derail their lives. The students tour the Fulton County Jail which has a profound impact on them. At the end of the day, they write essays about their experiences and read them aloud to their parents. Those essays show a sincere desire to change their behavior.The compassion and energy that deputies put into the program is making a big difference in the lives of these children and their families. The program was selected to be featured on the A&E Network’s Beyond Scared Straight documentary series. The producers observed the program and came back to create a documentary about Y.I.P. in early 2012. The network was so impressed that they returned to create a second episode about the program later that summer.The first episode aired in November. It was a powerful look at the issues facing teenagers today and the parents’ struggle to put their children back on the right path. The feedback has been positive and the goal is help even more children by giving them the option of seeing the program in their own homes. The second installment will be broadcast on A&E later this year.The second annual youth conference, H.Y.P.E., Helping Youth Prosper and Evolve was held at a larger venue this year, Atlanta Metropolitan College. Even more students were able to participate in the one-day conference that features seminars covering a variety of topics such as health, bullying, counseling, the justice system, gangs, and other concerns.This conference covers in part the concepts taught by deputies in the Gang Resistance Education and Training Program, (G.R.E.A.T.) classes which are offered to students in Fulton County Schools. More than 800 students graduated from the program in 2012. The lessons about avoiding gangs and anti-bullying are meant to be passed along by those students to their peer groups and families to reach a greater audience.The second annual Homeless Initiative in 2012 provided supplies to persons in need. Members of the Sheriff’s Office and community partners donated toiletry items to be given to the homeless and others experiencing financial difficulties. Numerous employees of this agency were extremely generous and willing to help. The volunteer chaplains coordinated food and entertainment. There were also free HIV testing and general screenings provided by the Department of Health and Wellness.Members of the Explorers Program which is made up of students interested in law enforcement careers came to the event to help set up and volunteer their time to help event participants. The Explorers perform numerous services in the community and learn through training and instruction in law enforcement, corrections, administration, and court services.The Court Services Division successfully provided security for more than 3,446 Superior Court sessions and more than 1,267 State Court sessions. Deputies and staff assigned to the Court Services Division confiscated more than 2080 weapons and articles of contraband at entrances or screening checkpoints at the Fulton County Justice Center Complex.In 2012, assessments of the Justice Center Complex and the Juvenile Justice Center Building were performed which will result in a significant increase in the level of security provided to those buildings and the persons visiting or working in the facilities on a daily basis. This is a part of the Sheriff’s Office’s security plan which must be updated annually. The Chief Judge of Superior Court must sign the plan which symbolizes the agreement between the agency and judges to utilize the best practices to the keep facilities safe.This is crucial when you consider that the Court Services Detention Holding Area provided accommodations for more than 14,371 inmates in 2012. Thousands of people visit the Justice Center Complex on a weekly basis so security is a responsibility that is taken very seriously.The Law Enforcement Division continues to enhance its operations by improving and memorializing the training processes and accountability within the Division to ensure all newly promoted and transferred personnel receive proper instruction and evaluations.The Georgia Crime Information Center Unit passed an audit by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. This achievement means the agency can continue using statewide resources to aid investigations and processing of information.The Sex Offender Unit has a new tool to track registered sex offenders which will improve accountability and tracking. The agency has joined the Offender Watch network which uses new software to store information about sex offenders. It also makes information about these offenders available to the public in a user-friendly format. Through www.fultonsheriff.org, citizens can enter their home address to see where registered sex offenders are living in their neighborhoods within a quarter-mile radius up to two miles away. Photos of offenders are available online along with information about their crimes.This web tool will also be helpful to other law enforcement agencies working cases by providing investigators with information and updates concerning convicted sex offenders in communities where crimes have occurred. Another feature allows sheriff’s offices across the country to share information instantly when sex offenders move to another jurisdiction. This enhances safety and the partnerships the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office has formed with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. The Offender Watch system is used by more than 5,000 law enforcement agencies nationwide.The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is comprised four divisions: Administration, Court Services, Jail, and Law Enforcement with numerous sections and units within each. Employees in these workgroups are committed to striving for excellence, unified to serve the citizens of Fulton County.Sincerely,Ted Jackson2012 Annual Report".
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