C O U NT Y OF O RA N GE 2 0 1 9 Acco m p lishments and 2020 Go a l s
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Initiated significant reforms in the Orange County Jail system. Reforms include: implementation of a new classification system; beginning of the process to create three new behavioral health housing modules; creation of partnerships to improve re-entry programs; created new housing unit for military veterans; and ended late-night release of inmates from custody.
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Enhanced school safety efforts by expanding the School Mobile Assessment Resources Team. Additionally led multiple stakeholders in creating the Orange County School Threat Assessment Team (OCSTAT). OCSTAT provides an opportunity for law enforcement, criminal justice partners and educators to better communicate and address shared threats.
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Continued the efforts of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Homeless Outreach Team to mitigate the impacts of homeless encampments and provide a connection to services for those individuals willing to accept help.
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Revised the Orange County Operational Area Agreement, which provides the framework for the coordination of emergency management activities. First created in 1995, the agreement was revised to better reflect current best practices.
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Increased outreach to the faith community by continuing the Sheriff’s Interfaith Advisory Council and hosting three countywide events to assist faith leaders in enhancing security at houses of worship.
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Maintain low violent crime rates and reduce property crime.
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Continue to address homelessness within Orange County through the work of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Homeless Outreach Team.
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Complete construction of a majority of the behavioral health housing modules and create a specialized housing unit for emerging adults (age 18-25) at the Orange County Jail.
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Begin the process to implement the use of body-worn cameras by Orange County Sheriff’s deputies.
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Expand and upgrade drug education efforts for youth and their parents.
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Create a real-time crime center to better analyze and prevent threats to community safety.
