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HARFORD COUNTY
SHERIFF'S.
OFFICE
Haiford County Sheriffs Office Strategic Planning Process
Raiford County Sheriff's Office
Strategic Planning Process
Table of Contents
Introduction ....................................................................... Page I
Harford County Sheriff's Office- A Perspective ...................... Page 2
Sheriff's Office History ................................................................ Page 2-5
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1story v ......... orrect1ons ................................................................. ~ : age ;:; -
Court Services .............................................................................. Page(s) 9-IO
Mission Statement and Values .................................................... Page II
Information Gathering and Assessment.. .................................... Page I2
Emerging Issues and SituationalAssessment.. ............................ Page(s) I3-I8
Stal(ehoiders and Traits ............................................................... Page I9
Key Result Areas .......................................................................... Page(s) 20-2I
Public Safety for 2000 and Beyond ............................................ Page(s) 22-24
Seminar Attendees ....................................................................... Page(s) 25-26
About the Cover
Date(s): 1774 First Sheriff of Harford County Appointed; 1777 First Sheriff Elected; 1791 Courthouse and Jail
Were Built; 1997 Strategic Planning Initiative. Badges: Top Left- HCSO Circa 1850-1870; Middle- Circa 1870-1910;
Bottom - 1980 to Present and currently worn by all sworn personnel.
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INTRODUCTION
To meet the challenges of the
focusing its resources on key result
confront the Agency now.
abandoned, merely focused on the
issues will involve both traditional
and Correctional Services.
In support of this PnortP.!nrr\r
internal participation to, .
groups. The intent is ".T "''n"'"''"'
as
discussed, the
participants, and the >
observations and aS$Ssnjtl.tS nr,:o:i!"''t't
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the Harford County Sheriffs Office is
define major issues and problems that
the Sheriffs Office have not been
,,.,. .... ,...,u ... safety issues. Solutions to these
approaches to Law Enforcement
of strategic
presented a
from the Harford
tion from top
of the information
determined by the
phases. The issues,
rnrn,:o:;:;;...,1rrT:I'T from the participants
and are a product .
seemingly different
perceptions
are represented;
zation. Therefore,
a topic will depend
on where we sit.
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The Harford County Sheriffs '\.J.Iat' .. .. .,
agency, providing professional police,
Harford County. Having as its
Justice," the Sheriffs Office has bec:QU.te
ensuring the safety, health and
Sheriff has created a plan,
prepare and guide the agency for ...... , .. J
plan were generated by artllQ:.tl
the next millennium, this
the vision and goals of .. ,.... ,,.,'!> .. rt
first sheriff
Maryland. Each
offices. Wha
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America's
s County,
have sheriffs
all, the chief
,:::=::/ the Maryland in 1773, Baltimore
County was counties. A new county, . ,.,,. was created from the
northeastern q the former Baltimore County. .,:. Commissioners were
appointed and . , and required to purchase four land near Bushtown
at the head of the Bush River. The land purchase was for the of building a
courthouse and prison in their new county. The actual formation of government for
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Harford County occurred on March 22, 177 when Heruy Harford sent his commission
to the new County Seat at Harford T Miller was commissioned the first
Sheriff by the Right Honorable Heruy .a.cu.;."'"' .. Lord Proprietor of the Province. The first
election for Sheriff was in 1777, Taylor won over his opponent, George
Bradford. Although duties have varied ... years, the Sheriff's Office's primary
responsibilities included maintaining .:'''' , investigating crime, apprehending
criminals, custody of prisoners, . . and posting notices of elections.
externally,
provide only
The citizens of
provides all
office,
policing long before
Police Act know the act
families. His duty
with that of the court.
mirror that of most
of modem policing in
the sheriffs office, is
, ... ,.,.,.,_...,.Act of 1829. While
as a profession,
nrt"\t=t ... r.,rt his ideas. Those
. = created by the Industrial Revolution early 1800's. These
conditions caused a great surge in the numbers of people to the city of
London, England, where unemployment and poverty brought crime. Peel stated that
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the first responsibility of policing was to
already an integral part of the sheriff's
While Peel advocated that police
earn their trust, sexve their needs
demonstrated that sheriffs were
time. the hue and cry. the precursor
involved eve:ry tithingman (a
accused before the sheriff for ......... ....,@ ...
tithingman. each member ..
brought to justice. As
imported to America.
moved, so
it rich.
had his
at high noon in
handled through
sheriffs met the
to change and .. u ...............
1920 lo 1997
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n.,, .. nt crime and protect property. an idea
work in cooperation with the people to
their rights. history has already
idea as early as 700 A.D. During that
became known as the citizen's arrest.
. ten families) and citizen to bring the
prisoner was in the custody of the
for seeing that he was
were refined and eventually

wild
were often
of the image.
the ability to adapt
criminals.
.,..,.,...,,, ........... the birth of the Progressive seen as an effort
to reform local by eliminating corruption and influence. In 1929.
Oaldand California Police Chief. August Vollmer. led the effort to reform American
policing. which also impacted on sheriffs in their role as law enforcement officers.
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Vollmer's intent was to elevate the oocut>at:ton of a officer to that of a professional
by divorcing policing from politics, raising standards, pay and training. While the
office of sheriff in Harford County is an position, and sits within the realm of
politics, it has nonetheless remained neutral, enforcing the laws fairly and
advocating the hiring of qualified indi Sheriffs Office became known for its
competence, efficiency and integrity.
The professional reform "'"''" ... n;iio,"t- rl't .... successful and, for forty years, was
responsible for dramatic 1"1 normrerr\entt! and sheriffs offices throughout
the country. The police . and the status of police officers
increased with their new role ..... , .. fighters. Sheriffs deputies
became uniquely Harford County was
a rural agricultural on the Sheriff to
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its staffing,
1900, updating
academy. What
. . s deputies in the
skills, wits, and police
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Detention centers for people ..... ........ -,,:w .. crimes were first used in Biblical times,
even though it would not be recognized later that prison terms would be
considered acceptable punishment for Although, the traditional types of
punishment (such as flogging, beheading and branding) were used
in some nations, incarceration popularity throughout the civilized
world.
Experimentation with England in the Middle Ages.
In addition to the county and detained minor offenders
such as vagrants, . Workhouses were
to
court ... rhm:i.n
specifically _ .........
duties--one
colonies
In 1790, the
wing of the jail for a
in solitude. The jail
for misdemeanants
institutions,
incorporated into
several states
penitentiary, a
Howard, ari
tecture of the
cel.LJ)JtOcJl<.. The Walnut Street
Thus, in 1 790, we
change in penal practice for the
was erected
time, place
the late 1700's.
11.. to set aside a new
do penitence and work
trial, and another
who had visited many
. for single cells
jail construction in
of the American
Most experts agree that the Walnut Street Jail was the first penitentiary in the
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United States, because it was used to house rntnn'"T with lengthy sentences. In the early
1800's more prisons were constructed in
(Eastern Penitentiary), and Auburn (New. .
the inmates lived in solitary
they were not allowed to talk with each
lived and worked in solitary
model for prisons throughout the
individmils and those serving short
cots.
The old jail
agency had
radio operators ...... ...... ...
facility opened
separate areas for
of former patrol
inmates as they
prisoners awaiting
unique feature of
qualifications.
(Western Penitentiary), Philadelphia
.. State Prison). Under the Auburn System,
..::,worked together in workshops; although
the Pennsylvania system, the prisoners .
tually, the Auburn system became the
the jails were used only for pretrial
ter was the "jail." The
still standing. This jail
as
metal tray.
. -1960's, the
'. . 'served as police
onered at the time.
96 inmates, with
staff consisting
watch over the 41
was designed to house
18 months or less. A
for agency firearms
quicldy doubled and housing per cell became
the practice. The former drunk tank was converted to isolation 'observation cells. In
1979, the Detention Center no longer housed juveniles unless their status was waived
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to that of an adult.
During the next decade, as the continued its growth and the inmate
population increased, the Detention witnessed a myriad of changes and
expansion. The Sheriffs Office law .. and correctional training facilities
occupied the lower level of the ,.. provided in-depth training, practical
exercises, and certifications for . In 1985, major renovations of the
ground level converted storage and four housing units for work release
and weekender inmates. Four cells, a classification office, a shift
supervisor's office and a added. Renovations increased
maximum bed space to 272 _ . unit was formed in 1988, and
modular buildings were administrative, support and
facility is a
considered an
in the new facility.
K was razed and the area
.. .. Ancillary space
and
Center
began again on
, , ., "%::,<;:::
a 10 million
to house 468
itfiltmity dictate, a
636 inmate
Inter-Agency
ty Sheriffs Office is a organization that
recognizes its officers as professionally . uals. Continuing
a tradition established early in the history of this agency, quali employees are being
recruited and recognized with upgrades in salaries, training and educational
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opportunities. Corrections officers are a
society as law abiding citizens.
component to helping inmates return to
The Harford County Detention ... has met its challenge. The Detention
Center, one of three facilities in to obtain the American Correctional
Association Accreditation, is directives as promulgated by the
Sheriff. The facility and its staff are and maintain 1 00% compliance of
the Maryland Commission on (MCCS) - a feat they achieve
consistently every year. It is one of facilities statewide that has earned
six consecutive Recognition .... by the MCCS, meeting
100% of the standards - 1 "''t:i:::f''
to provide care, custody
to inmates. The
During
where people are
the Sheriffs Office,
ordered and time ",.,.. . .,;it;,
Maryland. These
summonses, ts,
orders, Writs of Petitions,
up but a few of papers served yearly on
deputies also applicable, out-of-state process
The task before is enormous but this dedicated group
a litigious society
courts. Members of
arrest warrants,
warrants, ex-parte
replevin orders mal<e
ty residents. Sheriff's
affidavits.
integral component of this multi-faceted agency. They ensure the of our courts
with an 88% success rate of service of all court documents given to the Sheriffs Office.
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Providing court security in a ......... !.,:Y . violent as the United States has become
an ever-changing and challenging \\Currently, the Sheriffs Office provides
protection to five Circuit Court jua2:es:r \''' and approximately I 00 employees
who occupy the Circuit Court metal detectors, county
government badge identifications, hand-held scanners ensure a safe and
secure atmosphere for persons business at the courthouse.
Furthermore, these deputies stand and civil proceedings providing
security and supervision of otitsdfie1t's===t1Ut
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"OUR" STATEMENT&
Wuh. coU#YUJf', honor, andttJteart4r.q) .. we prolecllhe righl6 and Jignii'J .
o/ all cilizen6. -.9n pariTUJr6hip . ..., ... , .. lfV,,,..,,.'"", ...... we 6lrive lo pre6erve
lhe peace and provuk /or a. .... , /or alf.
are honest, fair,
highest standards
Sworn or
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INFORMATION GA
DATA COLLECTION involves input
needs facing the Agency, the
system. It involves both an in
examples of sources include:
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G AND ASSESSMENT
sources about issues, problems, and
.. government, and the criminal justice
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by constant ... the problems it faces.
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EMERGING ISSUES- ID
areas of concern were identified. Many .
other. Some represent problems and : .. '.

ECONOMIC








Sources of funding,
Changes in today's
greater mobility and
Greater need for
DELIVERY






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terrorism,
schools.
Inability to
offenders
Escalating
Increases
Decreased etl'ectjv .. T'\ .. ,,.,
way out).
Heavier traffic flow and volume .
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TION AND CONCERNS
sources of information, the following
issues are interrelated and impact each
opportunities.
, budgets .
:pg:::IQJ.I ... j_gp, SeCUrity, decreased Stability,
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as violent crimes,
.... ........ , ..... and violence in
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INTERNAL ORGANIZATION


Results of new programs and the to measure program effectiveness .
Size and structure of the no longer meet the demand for
service.

Evolving technology .
Difficulty in recruiting quality _ _...,,...,.t..-.... o:a ....
Loyalty to the profession


Overall morale issues such
with demands.
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County Government, willingness
assess
understanding
strategy to
were assessed at
is built.
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EMPLOYEES
Comradery, career motivated, dedicated
resourceful, involved, educational level,
CIVILIANIZATION
Agency hiring of civilians to redeploy
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Current and innovative

Financial creativity, l!l"::mtst'ltisc:aU

Values,
relationship
precinct level

Support through the '
Policing Centers,

profession and the Agency,
tment standards, reputation.
..... U.U'V'A , Community
organizations .
Provide chaplain for agency personnel, prisoners, and
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MILITARY POUCE
Assistance in process service, sharing of ... ........ facilities and resources.

The "elected" position of the , .. u ....... held to a higher degree of
accountability.
UNIONS
Collective voice of the members.
vision .



scrutiny
by county govemmen
( Domestic Violence Laws)
Prc>ctlreiJnerlt regulations dictated by county
Community indifference (apathy)

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Four Year Compass (four administrative turnover)
Limited partnership
Salaries are stagnant and
ORGANIZATIONAL
Agency members
Division between
Internal policies
OPPORTUNITIES- are areas. ..
enhancement, which
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of personnel interests
sharing on an interagency wide basis
ounty Administration joint problem
New precinct
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Crime bill
Central booking
Training and education
Shared training and
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on the County, regarding
liability funding
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, civilian/non-civilian, scandal
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Responsive/Service
Professional
Compassionate
Resourceful
Visible
Respected
Aggressive/Pro-
Technologically ... ..::u
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KEY RESULT AREAS
This component involves assessing issues and concerns and their impact
on the achievement of the Sheriffs "'" .. "'"''A""A''''''''"'"'"-'- areas have been identified where
resources must be focused, barriers opportunities maximized in order to
achieve our vision for the future. address every problem faced by the
agency, nor cover every duty or challenges that must be met.
Financial And
Human Resources:
rest solely
by
, and by
community.
our efforts
rrpo.j'f;';.,. a positive working
strategies.
H .. focus attention on as our most
...... valuable .:: We need to examine ways to., staff, positively
~ respond . ' concerns and support ...... r ..... ~ . . . . . . n . . training,
evaluation and morale of all members.
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Technology:
Utilizing state-of-the-art.""',,., nn.n is a must if we hope to maintain
a level playing field with the . = element and maximize the safety of
our members and the citizens:. County.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
STRATEGIES
Crime



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As society changes and
and change with it. Failure to do so
undermine our system of justice.
continue, to place itself on the
approach to policing. To
delivery of law
constantly monitor and
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> fhe ?/ear 2000
and l?e'JOnJ. .....
forward, law enforcement must adapt
. at serious risk from those who seek to
Sheriffs Office has, and will
public safety by taking a proactive
and to ensure the efficient
the Sheriffs Office must
paramilitary
agency members
... strong
.. to further the
, mentors, and
safety agency.
and corrections.
ually scrutinized by
being made in a
litigated issue in the
what has already
environment. In
Academy, is a fully
accredited . training facility. Police, . . and recruit level
training is provided yearly to several hundred officers. While only obligated to provide
a state mandated minimum of 18 hours of training per year, the Sheriffs Office has self-
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imposed its own mandate of a minimum forty hours of in-seiVice each year for all
agency members. While several courses firearms and emergency medical care are
required, the remaining hours consist of selected by the deputies. The curriculum
is college oriented with each deputy a course catalog and the opportunity to
select from a variety of training classes. and instructors from within the
agency serve as adjunct faculty for
Accurate and timely
The Sheriff has formally endorsed
meet and discuss
training bulletin and bi-m-.n:T
officers abreast of training . .
and key items of
recognize
Planning
domestic
component for any organization.
allowing agency members to
such as the monthly
enforcement and corrections
personal and family notes
e r:p!;tJaq<u of procedure has been

by many as a its mission.
Members of the agency internally will
clearly affect how a professional and
technologically ty, open lines of
communication, need to meet and identify
potential threats to well being, is ., .. .. public safety
agency. The understanding the need for ,. presence in the
community, has a new police precinct in the region of the county.
The Sheriff the agency by placing uniformed in satellite locations
throughout the County. The Sheriffs Office has enlarged the Detention Center to meet
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to meet the projected needs of the County.
of security and well being to the 200,000
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of these factors help to establish a sense
. Harford County residents.
Law enforcement and corrections ue1cessary part of society and must change
with society if they are to keep our .ti(o. safe and protect the rights of all
citizens. To that end, the Harford .... s Office, has met each and every
challenge encountered during its long .,.::< . To meet future challenges, the
Sheriffs Office will focus its areas, which reflect the major issues
confronting the Office of Sheriff. proud heritage, we will continue to
serve the citizens of mission foremost in our actions,
thoughts and deeds:
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Major Ernie Crist, Facilitator
Lieutenant Joseph Bangert, Facilitator
Kim Offut, Assistant Facilitator
Richard M. Aiello
Robert Aigner
Donald C. Baker
John J. Bakie
Janet Dodson
Lee Dorsey
Wayne Dougherty
Andre Fournier
Thomas French
R. Thomas Golding
Phillip Hartsfield
J. Sue Henry
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Tina McCarthy
Roy Mitchell
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