Stanislaus County Grand Jury • 2014-2015 • Agency Response

Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury – 15-16 Gl – Local Effects of Prison*

Published: July 17, 2015 6 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 2 findings

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AB 109 may have some effects to local public safety in the County, which may be compounded by budget cuts that have occurred to local law enforcement agencies.
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The Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors and the City Council s of all nine incorporated cities within the County should take action to restore budgets and expand police services, particularly community-oriented and problem-oriented policing, to respond to the potential challenges of AB 109. Response 5: Agreed. The City of Waterford has contracted with the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department for police services since 1998, and is currently in an agreement for services through June 30, 2016. From 2012 to 2015, the City of Waterford has remained constant with the number of deputies at seven, 50% of a Sergeant, and in 2014 increased the Chief of Police allocation from 33% to 50%. The budget during this timeframe has increased 13.7%, accounting for nearly 50% of the city's general fund budget. The city remains committed to expanding police services as calls for service increase and funding permits. California Proposition 47 ("Reduced Penalties for Some Crimes" initiative):
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Proposition 47, combined with the budget reductions to local law enforcement agencies, may result in an increase in property crimes throughout the county.
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The Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors and the City Councils of all nine incorporated cities within the county should take action to restore budgets and expand police services, particularly community-oriented and problem-oriented policing, to respond to the current and future challenges of Proposition 47. Response 7: Agreed. The City of Waterford has contracted with the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department for police services since 1998, and is currently in an agreement for services through June 30, 2016. From 2012 to 2015, the City of Waterford has remained constant with the number of deputies DocuSign Envelope ID: 9E1D2295-1C66-4D3E-8BB0-ED39958ED10F at seven, 50% of a Sergeant, and in 2014 increased the Chief of Police allocation from 33% to 50%. The budget during this timeframe has increased 13.7%, accounting for nearly 50% of the city's general fund budget. The city remains committed to expanding police services as calls for service increase and funding permits. DocuSigned by: Date: __ Signed: Michael Van Winkle, Mayor City of Waterford . . .

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