DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY

MISSION STATEMENT: Partnering to make the justice system work.

Arlington County Sheriff's Office is responsible for the management and operation of the Arlington County Detention Facility and all related correctional responsibilities; providing courthouse/courtroom security and court support services; service/execution of civil and criminal warrants and court orders; providing administrative support for the Judicial Services and Corrections Divisions; as well as management and oversight of the Arlington Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP).

FY 2006 PRIORITIES:

• Continue base priorities of: to serve the County of Arlington, its residents and perform all functions in a professional, effective and efficient manner; to ensure safe and secure operation of the Judicial Center and Detention Facility; to effectively manage the inmate population remanded to the custody of the Sheriff's Office; to continue to maximize work programs, the utilization of work opportunities, employment training, as well as educational and treatment programs for inmates incarcerated in the Detention Facility; to continue service of civil and criminal warrants, aggressive enforcement of non-support orders; to continue to ensure all ASAP referred defendants complete their certification of compliance or are returned to court for non-compliance; and to promote traffic safety through speeding enforcement, regional safety programs and anti-aggressive driving programs. Maintain compliance of local, state and national standards.

• Continue to monitor bed needs in response to changes in the total and make up of the inmate population.

• Continue to work with local, state and federal agencies to mitigate increasing gang involvement in the region.

• Continue life cycle evaluation of Detention Facility equipment based on age/excessive use to include: kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, security system and locks.

• Conduct job task and compensation analysis of Deputy Sheriff positions.

• Evaluate recruitment, selection and retention programs for Deputy Sheriffs.

PRINCIPAL PROGRAMS:

The principal programs of the Sheriff's Office are:

• Administrative and
  Judicial Services Divisions

• Corrections Division

• Alcohol Safety Action Program

SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES: The FY 2006 proposed budget for the Sheriff's Office is $25,609,688, which reflects a two percent growth over the FY 2005 adopted budget.

The expenditure budget reflects:

• Non-personnel expenditure increases mainly due to increases in utilities cost ($48,784), County vehicle charges ($16,725) and inmate care contract ($58,963) primarily related to health care.

The revenue budget reflects:

• Revenues increases mainly due to increases in State Compensation Board reimbursement for salaries and benefits ($336,442), State reimbursement for prisoners ($440,471), and Falls Church reimbursement ($20,347).

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

• Virginia Department of Corrections designates local jail operational capacity.

• Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards accreditation is scheduled for CY 2006.

• American Correction Association accreditation was completed for FY 2005 and is scheduled for FY 2007.

FUTURE BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS:

• Budgetary levels for the building maintenance and repair, equipment replacement and security upgrades as the Detention Center Facility ages will need to be addressed.

• Justice Center security and safety enhancements will include the upgrading of the security software system and may include additional personnel.

• Potential expansion of the bed space in the Detention Facility or adding beds to meet the future and existing population growth needs depending on the increase in the inmate population.

• Consideration of advanced technology to combine the Arlington County Detention Facility Security System and records management system with mobile access.