BUILDING TRUST

By Sheriff Gregory Tony

OThe below highlights some of these initiatives:

▸ Early Warning System: A process designed to detect policy violations and misconduct through various review boards: Use of Force Review Board, Vehicle Pursuit Review Board and the Shooting Review Board.

▸ Professional Standards Committee (PSC): We restructured the PSC to include greater diversity and inclusiveness – including minority members, qualified civilians and BSO command staff. The PSC gives the public a voice in critical decisions regarding the discipline of deputies accused of wrongdoing.

▸ Racial Intelligence Training (RITE): Training focused on reinforcing a bias-free workplace, racial and cultural sensitivity and de-escalation techniques. While BSO nears 100% completion for all deputies, we have also funded the RITE Train-The-Train - er Course, expanding this valuable training opportunity to all local law enforcement agencies to train their personnel.

▸ 8 Can't-Wait: BSO is in full compliance with the eight immediate proven steps to curtail police violence.

▸ Neighborhood Support Team: A proactive law enforcement presence in the community designed to make law enforcement more visible, reduce fear and support interactions between the public and law enforcement.

At BSO, we understand the value of maintaining trust from those we serve. As a public safety organization, we will continue to evaluate policies and build programs centered around doing what is right, responsible, fair and equitable while being accountable and transparent with the community.

Service Equals Reward

Sheriff Gregory Tony