2015 Annual Report - Cuyahoga County Sheriff`s Department

CUYAHOGA COUNTY SHERIFF’S
DEPARTMENT
2015
ANNUAL REPORT
CLIFFORD PINKNEY, CUYAHOGA COUNTY SHERIFF
CUYAHOGA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
MISSION STATEMENT
AS CARETAKER OF THE PUBLIC'S SAFETY, THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT IS
DEDICATED TO MAINTAINING THE RESPECT AND TRUST
OF THE PUBLIC SERVED BY RESOLUTELY ENFORCING
THE LAW AND BY COMMITTING TO THE EFFICIENT AND
EFFECTIVE DELIVERY OF SAFETY SERVICES. AS AGENTS
OF THE COMMUNITY, THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT STRIVES
TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE CUSTODIAL CARE ALONG
WITH PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE PHYSICAL,
SPIRITUAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS
COMMITTED TO OUR CUSTODY WITH THE OBJECTIVE
OF RETURNING THEM TO SOCIETY
BETTER PREPARED FOR THE FUTURE.
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FISCAL DIVISION
The mission of the Fiscal Department is to assure that tax dollars are spent prudently and judiciously
while assuring that identified needs are fulfilled as expediently and cost effectively as possible.
Responsibilities of the Fiscal Department:
 budget preparation, oversight, forecasts and management of current CCSD and Internal Service
budgets;
 project management on all new sheriff initiatives and grants;
 budget and cost tracking for all sheriff initiatives, activities, and grants;
 statistical and budget projections (ad-hoc reports);
 research and secure potential funding sources for the CCSD;
 prisoner board and care verification for both internal and external (Federal) inmates;
 interagency billing, invoicing, and payments;
 obtain bids and make purchases for the CCSD;
 prepare and maintain service and equipment contracts;
 oversight and reconciliation of all CCSD discretionary funds;
 reconciliation of civil, commissary, and protective service accounts;
 financial and programmatic reporting and presentation for CountyStat, County Council, and
external entities;
 grant writing, application, management, and reporting;
 conduct staffing/management analysis and reviews;
 process vendor invoices and revenue receipts;
 approve, oversee, track, and reconcile all duty related travel for training and extraditions;
 assist with and participate in internal, external and auditor of state audits;
 prepare forecasts and projections for possible future projects and programs, and grants;
 justice service reform projects;
 prepare expense adjustments, appropriation transfers and appropriation requests;
 prepare fiscal policies & assists other departments (e.g. Commissary, Civil, Narcotics) with
internal policy preparation;
 review and access internal control and standard operation procedures;
 conduct analysis of on-going projects and identify any budgetary concerns based on conclusions
reached and determinations made;
 streamline processes to ensure efficiency while maintaining effectiveness; and
 collaborate with other agencies to accomplish economies of scale.
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Donna Kaleal
Business Services Manager
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INMATE COMMISSARY
Provisions for the operations of an inmate’s commissary are found in the rules promulgated by the Court
of Common Pleas and are subjected to approval of the Court.
To avoid losses, thefts, or gambling, inmates are not permitted monies in their possession while
incarcerated in county jail. All monies are taken, documented and deposited into their purchasing
accounts. Family members and friends may deposit funds to allow inmates to purchase a maximum of
$65.00 per week. They may purchase four (4) phone cards at $20 each above the $65 limit. Controls
have been instituted for the receipt of their funds.
Inmates fill out order forms to buy items such as candy, cookies, stamped envelopes, and personal
hygiene products. The commissary officers then hand pack, deliver, and deduct the total sale from their
inmate accounts.
Indigent inmates receive toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, two stamped envelopes, a pen, and writing
material.
Monies are forwarded to inmates who are sentenced to other institutes and the bonded inmates return to
pick up their remaining balances.
Recreation equipment such as TV’s, ping pong tables, checker and chess sets, etc. are all paid from
profits generated from sales. Commissary rules also allow the purchase of inmate uniforms, shoes and
miscellaneous inmate supplies, jail supplies, and medical equipment. Co-pays for medical expenses are
also collected. Fiscal management of monies in this fund is subject to audit on an unscheduled basis by
the State Auditor.
Brian Rice
Commissary Supervisor
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DATA SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT
Department Overview:
The Data Systems Department is responsible for the acquisition, installation, maintenance, and inventory
of computer hardware and software for the Sheriff local area network, the Cuyahoga Regional
Information System (CRIS), and the Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS). The Sheriff’s
Department has over 350 computers and also performs VoIP phone management. Our department is
involved in the following areas and much more:
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Automating processes within the various Sheriff departments.
Maintaining the Incarceration Management and Cost Recovery System (IMACS).
Reviewing and archiving IMACS reports.
Supporting third party systems such as SAP used by HR; VINE, AFIS, the LiveScans used by the
jail, RX30 used by Medical, and the BEAST and CRIME systems used by our Deputies.
Reporting inmate information to the Social Security Administration and the Immigration and
Customs Enforcement organizations under an agreement established in 1997. As a result of this
agreement, the County received $347,400 in payments from Social Security Administration this
year.
Applying for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP). This program is designed to
provide federal assistance to states and units of general government for costs related to incarcerating
undocumented criminal aliens. Each year the Sheriff’s department applies for this program on
behalf of the County. We received $13,704 this year.
Creating administrative ad-hoc reports and gathering inmate and other county statistics.
Creating and maintaining in-house databases and spreadsheets.
Maintaining printer-related office supplies for the various Sheriff departments which are now
primarily supplied by Toshiba Print Management.
Year 2015 Accomplishments:
 Replaced most of the CCSD’s computers.
 Continued the upgrade from IMACS to IMACS V using MS SQL Server 2012.
 Upgraded the Commissary Quickbooks financial tracking software.
 Upgraded the Law Enforcement Paging software.
 Implemented an interface between the Jail and the VA Administration.
 Euclid Jail Annex opened for local and county inmates.
 The Project Learn GED and the Juvenile High School classrooms are up and operational.
Year 2016 Projections:
 Upgrade most of our servers and assist in the migration of the County Data Center to Columbus,
Ohio.
 Complete the install of a new or upgraded jail management system.
 Assist in the move of the Radio Room to the Chagrin Valley Dispatch Center in Bedford, Ohio.
 Assist in the improvement of CCW West and the expansion to create CCW East.
 Assist in moving overtime tracking to MyHR and eliminating the Overtime Tracker database.
 Move the AFIS servers to a new location(s).
 Update VINE to improve victim notification.
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Nadine An-Noor
Systems Supervisor
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CORRECTIONS CENTER
The Cuyahoga County Corrections Center (CCCC) is a full service jail that provides superior care and
management of over 26,000 inmates annually. In 2015, the average stay of inmates was 30 days,
approximately 10 days less than in 2014. The average daily population was 2,168. CCCC’s partnership
with Metro Health Hospital enhanced the quality and level of services provided to inmates. Service
lines, such as imaging, dental, and hygiene, were increased to complement the already robust service
portfolio and extend in-house capabilities. New trends in 2015 included an increase in the female
population (most of which were drug related offenses) and nearly double the amount of incidents
involving possession or use of illegal drugs in the facility.
The below table provides 2015 Key Indicator data:
Key Indicators
2014
ADP
Males
Females
Juveniles
Avg Cost per inmate per day
Medical Costs (Med, Rx)
Sentenced (muni)
Sentenced by Common Pleas
Local Incarceration Program *
Avg Stay
Bookings
Releases
Program participation
Physical Assault/inmate on inmate
Physical Assault/on Correction Officer (CO)
Drugs
Jail investigations
Cost per meal
CO Overtime hrs.
CO (OPBA) Grievances
CO CPLs Grievances
CO SGTs Grievances
Cooks (UAW)
Color code
Desired outcome
Neutral
Undesired or uncontrollable
*Local incarceration program contract is up to 100
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2,050
14,336
4,600
47
$85.32
$8,167,553
1,171
1,596
338
40
25,900
25,633
3,652
671
17
24
4,088
$0.83
100,878.97
110
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3
8
2015
2,168
14,228
5,225
21
$87.79
$9,264,104
2,158
1,155
292
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26,063
26,058
4,414
481
18
47
2,612
$0.77
94470.18
74
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0
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Change
5%
1%
14%
-55%
2%
13%
84%
-28%
-13%
-23%
1%
2%
21%
-28%
5%
96%
-44%
-8%
-6%
-33%
-75%
-300%
-75%
Highlights of CCCC’s 2015 initiatives and accomplishments:
Regionalization
In March of 2015, the Sheriff hired the Department’s first Director of Regional Corrections. This
position is focused on advancing the county jail regionalization project and establishing an effective
management system to ensure CCSD provides the highest level of service to courts, inmates, and
municipalities.
The first step in regionalization was completed by bringing the Euclid Jail annex to full operational
capacity. The 83 bed full service jail reduces overcrowding in the Justice Center facility and eliminated
the need for Prisoner Board and Care, which subsequently saved County tax payers $1.4 million
annually. Completing the Euclid project was essential to moving forward with the jail regionalization
initiative.
Modernization
To increase safety and security for both employees and inmates, CCCC made significant investments in
technology. The most significant prevention initiative was the introduction of the jail’s first whole body
scanner. The state of the art scanner provides X-Ray quality images in less than 6 seconds. All inmates
are scanned during the intake process as the first step in preventing contraband from entering the facility.
To complement, a package/baggage scanner was installed in access to detect and deter contraband from
entering through the main access point.
Further enhancing security, digital surveillance cameras are being installed throughout all facilities. The
project, funded by a federal grant, is currently ongoing with Jail 1 and 2. Installation at the Euclid
facility has been completed. When finished, these cameras will provide live monitoring capabilities in
control rooms to increase officer safety and serve as an investigatory tool for incidents within the Jail.
Programs
Committed to reducing recidivism through partnerships and organic resources, the CCCC operates
aggressive social service, education, and reentry programs. In 2015, the jail hosted 15 separate
programs that assisted 4,414 inmates.
Recognizing the value and impact of these programs, the CCCC has partnered with Ohio Means Jobs,
Recovery Resources, Towards Employment, Project Learn, and the Office of Reentry to provide a
comprehensive reentry program to inmates. This initiative will transition Euclid into a standalone, full
service programing facility focused on reducing recidivism by creating a positive learning environment
focused on post release success. Once operational, this program will be the first of its kind in Ohio and is
anticipated to yield measurable results.
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction Full Scale Inspection
In November 2015, the CCCC and Euclid Annex underwent the first full scale State inspection. The
meticulous three day inspection reviewed policy and procedures, facilities, training, medical, health and
safety to ensure compliance with the new State Minimum Jail Standards. CCCC scored a 90 percent
overall, and a majority of discrepancies being related to the dated facility design. This was a significant
achievement and was the result of an intensive six month preparation project that required nearly every
employee to contribute.
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Professionalism
Understanding the importance of professional development, CCCC initiated an aggressive program to
increase current employees’ readiness and increase new employees’ success rate. A department wide
training plan, which includes on the job training and certification processes, was implemented to address
individual and organizational training requirements.
Additionally, CCCC partnered with Cuyahoga Community College to provide all new hires Ohio Police
Officer Training Academy approved Corrections Officer training. This training will provide new and
existing employees industry best practices and will ensure officers are prepared for the challenges ahead.
Kenneth Mills
Regional Director of Corrections
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HEALTH CARE SERVICES
The Health Care Services Department provides medical, psychiatric, obstetrical, and dental services to
all inmates housed in the Cuyahoga County Correction Center. Inmates’ health care problems range
from those of an acute nature, i.e. wounds and fractures, to those of a chronic nature, i.e. diabetes and
heart disease. In 2014, the Cuyahoga County Correction Center entered into agreement with the
Metrohealth System to provide all ancillary and medical services. Dr. Thomas Tallman is the Director of
Correctional Medicine with the Metrohealth System.
National Commission on Correctional Health Care Accreditation
The Cuyahoga County Corrections Center, in collaboration with MetroHealth Hospital, is in the process
of receiving accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health (NCCHC), and
accreditation should be obtained in 2017. NCCHC accreditation involves having an on-site survey every
three years to determine whether the facility is meeting the quality standards as set forth by NCCHC.
Health Care Services Staffing
Staff members in the health care services department include nurses, medical technicians, medical
record clerks, paramedics, and administrative employees. Health care staff members are present in the
jail 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to handle any urgent or emergent health care needs of the inmates.
The CCC and MetroHealth Medical System have entered into a 5 year contract jointly providing
oversight of medical services. A combination of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
supplement the clinical staff offering medical services 7 days a week. A full service diagnostic x-ray
room is now available as is an ultrasound unit. Both of these additions reduce the number of outside
transports to the hospital. Further reducing transports is the utilization of telemedicine, which is
available onsite for Infectious Disease, Cardiology, Dermatology, Neurology, and HIV Counseling.
There were approximately 254 inmates seen via telemedicine in 2015.
Medical Unit
Inmates with acute medical problems are housed in the medical unit. Services to inmates include
administering intravenous fluids, placing them in isolation cells (as needed), and monitoring them
closely by both nurses and medical providers. In 2015, 1,258 inmates were sent to outside medical
appointments, 527 inmates had emergency room visits, and 69 had inpatient stays (the inmate is at the
hospital for more than 24 hours). Inpatient stays were primarily due to complaints of chest or abdominal
pain. Outside visits are primarily for services not available at the jail, including specialty physician
visits, outpatient surgeries, dialysis appointments, and special testing such as MRI and CT scans.
Mental Health Unit
Mental health services are provided to an average of 80 acute mentally ill persons per day. Beyond this,
the mental health unit also responds to numerous phone calls or faxes regarding inmates’ mental health
concerns from officers, mental health liaisons, families, judges, attorneys, and physicians. Psychotropic
medications for inmates are verified by reviewing records received from outside sources, i.e. the
inmate’s primary psychiatrist, and then ordered by the jail psychiatrist and administered to inmates. The
unit is staffed daily by a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, and registered. In 2015, 1,962 mental health
evaluations were completed, with approximately 1,616 inmates having a severe mental diagnosis.
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Mental health services at the jail have become increasingly involved in coordination of services between
Northcoast Behavioral Health Care Services, forensic liaisons, and community mental health centers.
There are four full time forensic liaisons at the jail from community mental health agencies, including
Murtis Taylor, Connections, Mental Health Services, and Recovery Resources. The forensic liaisons
assist their clients when they are incarcerated with court and other issues and develop discharge plans for
them so that they have continuity of care when released. Jail staff assists the Common Pleas Court
system with the Mental Health Court Docket by having the jail psychiatrists evaluate inmates to
determine their eligibility for participation in the mental health court docket.
Dispensary
The dispensary is the area in the jail where providers see patients for any medical problems (similar to
an urgent care center). Some services offered include provider visits, laboratory testing, EKGs, x-rays,
and casting. Medical Providers examined 11,582 patients in 2015.
Physical therapy services are also provided at the jail. Both the orthopedic and physical therapy services
at the jail save countless outside transports and expedite proper medical care to our patients.
Approximately 200 inmates were seen by jail medical provider for orthopedic issue in 2015.
Dental Office
Many inmates have poor oral health and require extensive dental work, primarily extractions. The
dentist(s) saw approximately 942 patients in 2015. Furthermore, the corrections center expanded dental
services to include a dental hygienist to incorporate preventative care into dental services already
offered.
Health Assessments
In 2015, the Corrections Center initiated conducting health assessments on inmates at the time of intake.
By law, assessments must be conducted within 14 days of confinement. However, in the CCSD’s
continued efforts at improving the overall efficacy of the inmate intake process, assessments are now
down immediately. Registered nurses and providers conducted over 8,000 health assessments in 2015.
OB/GYN Services
OB/GYN services are provided to pregnant female inmates both before and after delivery. Inmates are
transferred to a local hospital for the actual delivery. Inmates with gynecological problems, such as
sexually transmitted diseases, are also seen frequently. There were 917 OB/GYN visits in 2015.
Infection Control
The jail tests all inmates for tuberculosis (TB) when they are booked into the jail. In 2015, there were
9,857 TB tests given. If an inmate has active TB, they are housed in an isolation cell at the jail. The
infection control nurse is responsible for managing inmates with any type of infectious disease and
providing case management services to inmates who have HIV. A collaborative project between Care
Alliance Health Center and the jail, called the ATLAS (Assess Test Link: Achieve Success) program,
was started in 2008. The program includes voluntary testing of inmates for HIV, case management
services and linkages to HIV primary care, and educational sessions conducted at the jail. In 2015, Care
Alliance tested 129 inmates for HIV; there were 0 patients HIV, and there were no new HIV cases
identified.
In 2015, there were 47 identified cases of inmates with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(MRS)A. The corrections center has seen a significant decrease in MRSA skin infections over the last
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year. Meetings were held with local health departments and steps were initiated within the jail to
prevent the spread of infection.
Medical Records
In May of 2014, the CCCC adopted Electronic Medical Records (EMR), thus eliminating the need for
paper charts. As the CCCC transitioned from paper to EMR for registered inmates, it was discovered
that approximately 70% already had medical records at MetroHealth Hospital. This provides continuity
of care and eliminates duplicative testing. The jail frequently requests outside records for inmates
entering the jail to be able to provide continuity of care for their medical needs.
Pharmacy
In 2015, the jail spent approximately $1.2 million on pharmacy services. 50% of the costs are for
medications to treat mental illness and HIV. In fact, $650,240 was spent on HIV medications alone. In
order to control costs for the approximately 300 prescriptions filled daily, a formulary is place.
Marcus Harris
Interim Director of Nursing
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LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISIONS
DETECTIVE BUREAU
Presently, the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department Detective Bureau is comprised of sworn and nonsworn civilian support personnel who are deployed as follows:
Administration
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Captain-02, Lieutenant-01, Sergeants-03, Administrative Secretary-01
Administrative/Internal Investigations/Special Services/Computer Forensic/Dignitary Protection/Use of
Deadly Force/Polygraph
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Detective Sergeant, Administrative Duties/Internal Affairs-01, Detective Sergeant
Investigations–01, Detective Sergeant Warrants-03
Criminal Investigations, Sex Crimes Investigations and Support Functions
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Lieutenant-01, Sergeants-02, Detectives-11
Use of Deadly Force Investigations
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Lieutenant-01, Sergeants-02, Detectives-13
Warrant Service, Apprehensions, Support Functions
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Sergeant-01, Detectives-06, Detective K-9 - 01
FBI Violent Crimes Task Force
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Detectives-02
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor “CODIS” Task Force
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Detectives-01
U.S. Marshall Violent Fugitive Task Force
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Detective-01
Intensive Supervised Probation (ISP)
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Detectives-02
Dignitary Protection Unit
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Detectives-03
DETECTIVE BUREAU WARRANT UNIT
The Sheriff’s Department currently maintains this unit for the purpose of arresting persons with
outstanding warrants in Cuyahoga County. There are currently 11,888 outstanding warrants in
Cuyahoga County.
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The Warrant Unit also consists of the Intense Supervision Probation Unit. When a person with a
previous criminal record is considered for community controlled sanctions in lieu of prison, they are
often assigned to this unit. If a person refuses to comply with the sanctions imposed or should they
commit another crime, it becomes the duty of the ISP Unit to arrest them.
The Warrant Unit produces many new investigations based upon its work in the community. The
Warrant Unit also assists other municipalities and police agencies with search warrants and arrest
warrants.
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Deputy Sheriff’s assigned: 7
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Persons arrested: 347
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Warrants cleared: 361
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DETECTIVE BUREAU–WARRANT APPREHENSION UNIT
The Warrant Apprehension Unit is currently comprised of one Sergeant and six Detectives, one of whom
is a K-9 officer who provides support to the division.
The primary area of responsibility for personnel assigned to this division consists of, but is not limited
to, the full-time execution and service of both felony and civil arrest warrants, service of bench warrants
issued by the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, service of temporary protection orders (TPOs),
out of state prisoner extraditions, and the apprehension of wanted fugitives throughout the 1,246 mile
jurisdiction of the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department. Detectives are aided in their apprehension of
these wanted fugitives through a variety of intelligence sources i.e. anonymous informants, Crime
Stoppers, Facebook, The Cleveland Plain Dealer, or by phone and e-mail intelligence provided by
citizens through the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department website.
Reflective of its diligent work in the community, the Warrant Apprehension Unit produced twenty six
(26) new investigations while assisting other municipalities and police agencies with search warrants
and arrest warrants. The Warrant Unit also assists the Cleveland Police Department and law enforcement
partners at the local, state and federal levels in targeting high crime areas in the City of Cleveland.
In our continuing effort to cultivate our relationships with our law enforcement partners, the Warrant
Apprehension Unit has assisted numerous agencies by participating in a variety of crime intervention
initiatives such as search warrants, fugitive sweeps, and traffic enforcement. Detectives assigned to the
Warrant Apprehension Unit also provide support to other divisions of the Sheriff’s Department
including the apprehension of subjects wanted by the Intensive Supervised Probation Unit (ISP), Sexual
Offender Unit, and the FBI Task Forces.
DETECTIVE BUREAU - INTENSIVE SUPERVISED PROBATION UNIT (ISP)
The Sheriff’s Department staffs this unit for the purpose of apprehending and arresting probation
violators who have been sentenced to Intensive Supervised Probation by the Cuyahoga County Common
Pleas Court. It is the responsibility of Probation Officers of the Cuyahoga County Probation Department
to monitor those individuals sentenced to this program. This unit is currently staffed by two Sheriff’s
Detectives who at times are supported by members of the Warrant Apprehension Unit.
When an individual with a prior criminal record is considered for community controlled sanctions in lieu
of prison, their case is often assigned to this unit. If a person refuses to comply with the sanctions
imposed by the court or should commit another criminal offense during their period of probation, that
individual is violated by their probation officer. This results in a warrant being issued for their arrest,
and it then becomes the duty of the Detectives assigned to this unit to apprehend and take that individual
into custody.
This unit produces many new investigations based upon its work in the community. Additional functions
of the ISP Unit include participation in warrant sweeps and assisting the Sex Crimes Detectives with
investigations and apprehension of sexual offenders.
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The forgoing statistics reflect the combined activity of the Warrant Apprehension Unit and the Intensive
Supervised Probation Unit (ISP) during the 2015 statistical year:
 Capias’ worked
779
 Capias’ cleared
361
 Probation Violation Warrant arrests
80
 Probation Violation Capias’ arrests
87
 Bench Warrants worked
80
 Bench Warrants cleared
27
 Child Support Warrants worked
48
 Child Support Warrants cleared
32
 Felony arrests
347
 Misdemeanor arrests
06
 Juvenile arrests
03
 Parole arrests
00
 Firearms seized
03
 Traffic Citations
00
 Misdemeanor Non-Traffic Citations
00
 Warning Citations
00
 Vehicle Tows
00
 Vehicles seized
03
 Search Warrants
00
 Persons arrested
347
 Warrants cleared
361
CRIMINAL WARRANTS
 Active warrants on file as of December 31, 2015:
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11,888
 Criminal
 Juvenile
 Domestic
9,657
2,183
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Warrants received by the Warrant Unit in 2015
via Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts:
9,567
 Criminal
 Juvenile
 Domestic
8,768
766
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Warrants cleared during 2015 (i.e. arrested by other jurisdictions,
court recalls, subjects surrendering, ISP arrests, etc.):
10,747
 Criminal
 Juvenile
 Domestic
8,885
1,753
107
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DETECTIVE BUREAU – INVESTIGATIONS
The Detective Bureau Investigations Division is commanded by one Captain and one Lieutenant whose
primary function is to oversee and coordinate the daily operations and activities of the division. The
Lieutenant supervises a compliment of three (03) Sergeants and 23 Detectives who are assigned to a
variety of duties, e.g. investigations, warrant service, various task forces, prisoner extraditions, etc.
The CCSD continues to provide assistance to its law enforcement partners at the local, state and federal
levels. This is accomplished by providing competent, professional investigative assistance and personnel
to the following task forces:
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Violent Crimes Task Force.
U.S. Marshal Violent Fugitive Task Force.
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor CODIS Task Force.
Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force
During statistical year of 2015, the CCSD’s Detective Bureau was responsible for conducting and
processing 325 criminal investigations of varying degrees. These investigations included public
corruption, threats against public officials, violent crimes against persons, identity theft, and financial
fraud. Sheriff’s Detectives continue to investigate the criminal activities of the “Sovereign Citizens”
movement, whose members do not recognize the laws of the United States and the State of Ohio, and
attempt to disrupt the legal system by the filing of “sham” legal documents.
Examples of the investigations processed by Sheriff’s detectives have included homicide/suspicious
death, assault/felonious assault, theft, forgery, all types of sexual offenses, escape/attempted escape,
telephone harassment, missing persons, all types of weapons offenses, bomb/hazardous materials threats,
public corruption, threats against public officials, recovered property, impersonating a peace officer,
cyber/computer crimes, obstruction of justice/official business, forged medical documents, and Special
Prosecutor investigations.
Sheriff’s Detectives have provided assistance to a number of out of state agencies in conducting
interviews of individuals, in order to alleviate the need and expense for that agency to travel to this
jurisdiction. The Sheriff’s Department has at numerous times provided assistance in the utilization of
“line-up” facilities for local, state and federal agencies.
Requests for investigative assistance from municipalities in Cuyahoga County have remained constant
from previous years, and by all levels of government. The Sheriff’s Detective Bureau continues to
receive increased requests for investigative assistance from smaller municipalities. This is due to their
lack of expertise or resources to investigate a certain magnitude or level of criminal activity.
Additionally, the Sheriff’s Department has adopted and exercised jurisdiction over investigations from
other agencies that desired to avoid a conflict of interest, or any display of impropriety by the individual
agency.
Number of investigations processed by the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department Detective Bureau
during statistical year 2015:
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General investigations of varying investigative disciplines:
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325
EXTRADITIONS
Of the eight Detectives currently assigned to investigative functions, two of those are assigned to
processing wanted fugitives for extradition on a state and national basis. During statistical year 2015,
approximately 228 extraditions of wanted fugitives were processed for extradition by the Detective
Bureau, where arrested fugitives held in Cuyahoga County custody were ordered by the Common Pleas
Court to be were turned over to the custody of other jurisdictions, within the State of Ohio or to other
jurisdictions within the United States. The following is an example related to the number of extraditions
processed in statistical year 2015:
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Rule-29 (Out of state extradition’s):
Rule-4 (State of Ohio, not an adjoining county):
Extraditions initiated by another agency but processed by CCSD:
Governors warrants received on behalf of a demanding state:
Pending Governors warrants:
Interstate compact (parolees) :
Extradition’s researched which resulted in the subject not being extradited due to
extradition limitations, subject sentenced on local or state charges, holds for
Adult Parole Authority, identity questions, etc.:
Military AWOLS:
Total number of extraditions processed:
96
73
16
02
0
14
27
01
228
PHYSICAL EXTRADITIONS
During statistical year 2015, Detectives conducted ninety-eight (98) physical extraditions by department
vehicle or commercial air carrier of subjects wanted in Cuyahoga County who were being held in
custody by other jurisdictions in the continental United States the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, U.S.
Territories and Canada.
These extraditions require a minimum of two Detectives per prisoner. Per Federal Aviation
Administration requirements, Detectives who travel by commercial air carrier are required to receive
specialized training in TSA and FAA regulations regarding the proper handling of firearms, prisoner
transport requirements, and appropriate airline protocols which vary from carrier to carrier. Once
Detectives take custody of the fugitive, they are responsible for returning that prisoner to the jurisdiction
of Cuyahoga County.
Generally, physical extraditions of this nature are the result of an active felony warrant, a writ of habeas
corpus issued by the Cuyahoga County Prosecutors Office, or the fugitive is a previously sentenced
prisoner in the State of Ohio and needs to be returned to the state to complete the sentence imposed by
the court.
PHYSICAL EXTRADITION STATISTICS
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Trips for Sheriff’s Department (OVERNIGHT):
Trips for Sheriff’s Department (SAME DAY):
Trips for County Prosecutors Office (OVERNIGHT):
Trips for County Prosecutors Office (SAME DAY):
18
12
03
13
41
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Transports by U. S. Marshal:
Trips performed by Sheriff’s Detectives via commercial airline:
Trips performed by Sheriff’s Detectives via motor vehicle:
Total trips (Prosecutor)
Total trips (Sheriff)
Total Extraditions
01
12
57
54
16
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DETECTIVE BUREAU – SPECIAL SERVICES
POLYGRAPH EXAMINER
The Sheriff’s Department continues to utilize one of its Detectives who has received extensive and
specialized training in the field of forensic psychophysiology and polygraph technique. Coupled with
accredited training recognized by the American Polygraph Association and utilizing state of the art
equipment, the Sheriff’s Department provides polygraph services for law enforcement agencies in
Cuyahoga County as an investigative tool in criminal investigations as well as in-house, pre-employment
polygraph examinations for Deputy Sheriff Candidates.
In order to maintain the high standards and integrity of this specialized field of investigation, the
Detective continues to receive continuing professional education which is recognized by the American
Association of Police Polygraphists and the National Polygraph Association and exceeds the standards
of the American Society for Testing and Materials.
2015 POLYGRAPH EXAMINER STATISTICS
Total Polygraph exams completed:
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69
Pre-employment exams:
Criminal exams:
Outside agency requests:
62
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USE OF DEADLY FORCE INVESTIGATION UNIT
The CCSD established a Use of Deadly Force Investigation Unit in 2015. One of the primary objectives
of this unit is to provide our law enforcement partners with a standard, comprehensive, neutral
investigative response to use of deadly force incidents.
This team, comprised of specially trained Detectives, acts as an independent investigative unit that,
when requested, investigates and reviews police use of deadly force incidents for the Cleveland Division
of Police as well as law enforcement agencies throughout Cuyahoga County. This move is the latest step
in maintaining a layer of transparency and impartiality by having an outside agency investigating police
use of deadly force incidents. In 2015, the UDF team investigated 6 incidents.
INTERNAL AFFAIRS – INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department, Internal Affairs – Inspectional Services Bureau was
established to investigate all complaints and allegations made against sworn and civilian members of the
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Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department to ensure continued confidence and transparency to the citizens
of Cuyahoga County. The mission remains to protect the public, our employees, and the department as it
continues to provide a professional and thorough investigative process regarding complaints against our
employees.
Our vigorous process is not only one that will bring light to misconduct or inappropriate activity, but
will also seek to protect our employees and the department from unfounded and unwarranted
accusations.
Occasionally, malicious and deliberate false accusations are made against the department or its
employees; these too are investigated to ensure that the integrity of the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s
Department remains intact.
Each investigation is conducted objectively, thoroughly, and without bias, thereby maintaining the level
of trust, confidence and transparency that the 1,259,828 citizens of Cuyahoga County expect and
deserve. During statistical year 2015 the Internal Affairs – Inspectional Services Unit investigated a total
of thirty-three (33) complaints of varying degrees between 01 January 2015 and 31 December 2015.
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Unprofessional Behavior
Job Performance
Investigations resulting in discipline
Informational Investigations (Miscellaneous)
Investigations (Other Agencies)
Use of Force (Physical)
Use of Force (Taser)
Inmate Death Investigations
Firearm Discharge
Department Motor Vehicle Accidents
03
03
04
08
02
01
05
04
01
02
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Total Internal Affairs Investigations:
33
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS
Throughout 2015, the CCSD continued to prioritize its efforts to hire Deputy Sheriffs. The placement of
qualified Deputy Sheriff s has not only provided the department with the ability to deploy personnel into
various divisions of the CCSD, but it has also provided the department with the personnel required to
continue its participation in a variety of crime fighting initiatives and nurturing its relationships with its
law enforcement partners throughout Cuyahoga County.
Sheriff’s Detectives, who have all received specialized training in conducting background investigations,
are tasked with the responsibility of completing a thorough pre-employment background investigation
on each Deputy Sheriff candidate.
Sheriff’s Detectives understand that this step is the very foundation needed for building a stronger and
cohesive workforce while allowing the department to grow in several areas. The completed investigatory
product gives supervisors the opportunity to fairly and effectively evaluate each candidate and provides
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the CCSD with a means to hire only the best and most qualified candidates to serve the citizens of
Cuyahoga County.
During the 2015 statistical year Sheriff’s Detectives were responsible for processing forty-one (41)
Deputy Sheriff Applicants.
COMPUTER FORENSIC EXAMINER-ELECTRONIC CRIMES TASK FORCE (ECTF)
The CCSD has assigned one Detective on a part-time basis to conduct examinations of electronic media
for local, state, and federal agencies. The U.S Secret Service (“USSS”) was mandated to establish a
nationwide network of Electronic Crimes Task Forces (ECTFs) to bring together state and local law
enforcement to form partnerships and combine resources in an organized effort to combat threats to our
financial payment systems and critical infrastructures.
The use of combined resources allows the ECTF to identify and address potential cyber vulnerabilities
before the criminal element exploits them. This proactive approach has successfully prevented cyberattacks that otherwise would have resulted in large-scale financial losses. The USSS provides all
examination tools and equipment along with specialized training for the assigned task force Detective.
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Cellular telephone forensic exams completed:
Computer forensic exams completed:
10
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PRINCIPAL PROTECTION TEAM
The Principal Protection Team of the Sheriff’s Department is responsible for conducting all-inclusive
physical and personal security evaluations on all principals to determine the needed security precautions
and procedures. A major part of this unit’s mission is the prevention of an incident before it occurs. The
team depends on meticulous advance work and threat assessments to identify potential risks to the
principals. The overall safety of the principal is of the highest concern.
Personnel who are assigned to this Principal Protection Team are sworn Deputy Sheriff Detectives who
receive specialized training in the field of personal security. This training is comprehensive, with a
specialized curriculum encompassing specialty weapons, advance work, IED search, detail
planning/formations, threat assessment, motorcade planning, etiquette, physical and electronic security,
medical emergency management, protective intelligence, history of protection, command post
operations, and evasive driving techniques.
The Detectives assigned to this team not only provide protection and assessments tailored to the needs of
the individual being protected, but conduct criminal investigations and prosecution when necessary.
During 2015, the team was responsible for the following:
PRINCIPAL PROTECTION TEAM STATISTICS
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Full Protection details including physical security enhancements
which resulted in the deployment of uniformed and plainclothes
deputies to provide security support as well as provide support &
assistance to outside agencies.
07
Threat and risk assessments including threat investigations
(Items 1 – 6)
76
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01) Cuyahoga County County Executive and members of the Executives cabinet.
02) Judges of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas.
03) County employees placed at risk due to their occupational role.
04) Assessment of residences, businesses.
05) Threat monitoring.
06) Criminal investigations related to threats and subsequent prosecution.
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Daily risk and threat assessments involving simple interviews, advances,
and full scale details possibly utilizing twelve to fourteen hour shifts for
a six to seven day period.
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Details that required continuous twenty-four hour coverage for a three to
five day period:
04
INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE (I.C.A.C)
The Detective Bureau continues to provide assistance to the Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children Task
Force (I.C.A.C.), which is a federal, multi-jurisdictional anti-crime initiative funded by the U.S.
Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The I.C.A.C. task force
is headed up by the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office and is a collaboration of city, county, state
and federal law enforcement authorities across Ohio whose mission is to identify, arrest, and prosecute
individuals who:
(1) Utilize the Internet to lure minors into illicit sexual relationships, or;
(2) Use the Internet to produce, distribute or solicit child pornography.
In 2015, the Sheriff’s Detective Bureau assisted I.C.A.C with the execution of 11 search warrants and
provided 45 hours of operational support.
CONCLUSION
Based on the statistical data compiled, the number of investigations and activities conducted by the
Sheriff’s Detective Bureau continues to steadily increase. There is a continuing need for training in
specialized areas to gain skill sets that address the needs of the county and its municipalities to address
current and ever changing trends in criminal activity.
David Schilling
Deputy Sergeant
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CRIMINAL RECORDS/WARRANTS
The Cuyahoga County Criminal Records Division is comprised of seven (7) individual units. These are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Records
Imaging
Releases
Scientific Identification Unit
Court Liaison
Warrants
Transport
Records (3 employees)
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Maintain the physical arrest documents for inmates booked into the Cuyahoga County
Corrections Center. There are arrest records and mug shots going back to the 1950’s. The records
library consists of microfilm, electronic, and hard copy.
Provide record checks and letters of incarceration for the public and law enforcement agencies.
$21,681.00 of revenue was generated in 2015 as a result of these record checks. January 1st, 2016
the price of an individual Record Check was increased to $10.00.
Imaging (3 employees)
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Responsible for the imaging of arrest documentation.
Breaks down current arrest jackets and prepares them for electronic formatting. Records Division
and the Cuyahoga County Microfilming Board work together to assist in scanning 10,000 arrest
jackets at a time for minimal cost.
Releases (5 employees)
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Responsible for maintaining and updating the current arrest files for inmates incarcerated within
the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center and Euclid Annex. These updates are performed with
our internal Jail Management System and the Common Pleas Court Proware database.
o Booking Commits processed 26,063;
o Releases processed: 26,058
Responsible for initiating Corrections Center and Euclid Annex releases based on posting of
bonds, judicial orders for Common Pleas/ Municipal Courts, and law enforcement agencies.
Generate the corrections center court appearance list. This list is generated after receiving
notification from each Common Pleas courtroom, Probation Department, Court Psychiatric Unit,
Cleveland Municipal Court, and Juvenile Court.
In October 2015, the practice of picking up hard copy documents from the Cuyahoga County
Clerk of Court stopped. All documents are now retrieved from the Proware system as needed;
resulting in less paper being printed.
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Scientific Identification Unit (2 employees)
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Verifies through fingerprints the identity of all individuals booked into the Corrections Center
(AFIS Fingerprint system-Cogent).
Of the 26,063 bookings of 2016, new Sheriff’s Department numbers were issued to 5,831
commits.
Works directly with the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office to purge active warrants
and identify decedents to properly close out/file the arrest records.
Handles all Fingerprint Web Checks for the public, county employment, and contractors for
Cuyahoga County buildings ($35.00 BCI, $35.00 FBI or $65.00 for both).
$27,531 of revenue was generated and deposited to the Cuyahoga County Treasurer as a result of
these Web Checks.
Court Liaison (1 employee)
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Processed 1,280 expungements/seal from the Common Pleas Court.
Maintains the security of the Expungement room.
Orders basic office supplies for the division.
Warrants (5 employees)
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Responsible for the data entry and updating of all criminal and civil warrants issued by the
Common Pleas Court (General, Juvenile and Domestic Relations).
Responsible for clearing these warrants once an individual is apprehended or the warrant is
recalled by the issuing court. All warrants are entered into the Jail Management System after
being retrieved electronically. All criminal and adult juvenile warrants are entered into
LEADS/NCIC.
o 9,567 total warrants were processed.
o 10,747 total warrants were cleared.
o 11, 888 active warrants on file as of December 31, 2015.
 Criminal: 9,657
 Juvenile: 2,183
 Domestic: 48
In 2016, the CCSD may begin to enter and maintain Juvenile delinquent warrants in LEADS.
Extradition Totals
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Prosecutors Office:
o Overnight trips: 13
o Day trips: 41
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Sheriff’s Department:
o Overnight trips: 12
o Day trips: 3
US Marshals Service: 1
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Along with extraditions, there are long transports conducted to bring defendants back from
Federal institutions so that they can satisfy their concurrent/consecutive sentences. The
implementation of Electronic Commitment has reduced the need to transport several of these
inmates; resulting in a more efficient and cost saving process.
o 2015 Electronic Commits: 15
LEADS Operators (3 employees)
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Responsible for the researching, entering, and clearing all warrants. All Criminal and Juvenile
Child Support warrants are entered into the LEADS Database.
All inmates that are scheduled for release are searched through LEADS to ensure that there are
no outstanding warrants outside of this department.
All bail arraignments are run through the LEADS the day before their court appearance to ensure
appropriate release pending posting/continuing of bonds.
Transport (1 employee)
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Responsible for arranging the transportation of all inmates leaving or returning to the Cuyahoga
County Corrections Center and the Euclid Jail Annex. All transportation is initiated upon written
order from the court. Inmates ride out/return daily from state correctional institutions, treatment
facilities and medical appointments. In addition, the transportation for juvenile defendants is also
set up within this unit.
o Male inmates to state prison: 2,350
o Female inmates to state prison: 248
o Total: 2,598
o Transports to Halfway Houses: 1,683
Conclusion
In 2015, the Criminal Records/Warrants division continued its efforts at utilizing technology to increase
efficiencies within the division. As the County continues its jail regionalization efforts, it will be
necessary for the division to evolve and streamline its operations.
Kevin O’Donnell
Corrections Sergeant
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RANGE
The goal of the Sheriff's Range is to properly train and qualify each Deputy Sheriff to carry and operate
the necessary equipment for their respective duties. Instruction at the range also includes refresher
training in regards to use of force policy and application of the variety of levels of force. The Sheriff's
Range aims to improve the ability of each deputy to make solid decisions as to the use of force and be
fully prepared to apply the minimum amount of force necessary to resolve complex incidents.
The Sheriff's Range is staffed and run by trained and experienced officers who shape the training for
individuals and units in order to ensure that each is given the best training possible to complete their
duties. Examples of the training offered include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Pistol Marksmanship and Qualification
Shotgun Marksmanship and Qualification
Patrol Rifle Marksmanship and Qualification
Taser Qualification
Pepper Spray Qualification
Specialty Weapon Marksmanship and Qualification
Active Shooter Response (Law Enforcement and Civilian Response)
The Sheriff's Range is working to expand the training offered to include Force on Force training
and Situational Training.
The following information is relating to Firearms Qualifications conducted by certified Cuyahoga
County Sheriff’s Department Range Instructors.
2015 Range Qualifications
Firearm Type
Scoring
System
Qualified Shooters
Handgun
171
19
Total
Shotgun OO Buck
Total
63
86
27
366
171
19
6
196
Deputy Duty Weapons
Deputy SWAT
Operators
Deputy Off Duty
Weapon
Special Deputy
Protective Services
Deputy Duty Weapons
Deputy SWAT
Operators
Special Deputy
26
Remedial
Shooters
80%
21
100%
0
80%
80%
80%
0
7
2
30
100%
3
100%
100%
0
1
4
100%
2
100%
100%
0
0
2
19
Deputy SWAT
Operators
100%
0
Tactical Rifle M-14
0
Deputy SWAT
Operators
100%
0
Tactical Rifle M-16
Tactical Rifle M-16
19
56
Deputy SWAT
Operators
Deputy/Supervisor PR
100%
80%
0
3
Tactical Rifle Sig 556
Tactical Rifle Sig 556
19
56
Deputy SWAT
Operators
Deputy Supervisor PR
100%
80%
0
3
Sniper Rifle Sig R93
5
Deputy SWAT
Operators
100%
0
Shotgun Slug
171
Total
MP-5 Submachine
Gun
Sheriff's Shooter
Totals
19
6
196
932
Deputy Duty Weapons
Deputy SWAT
Operators
Special Deputy
Sheriff's Remedial
Totals
42
Other Agencies Using Sheriff's Range
Agency
FBI
U.S. Customs
Cleveland Bailiff's
U.S. Probation
U.S. Coast Guard
Casino Control
E.P.A.
Number of Shooters
49
79
79
33
27
6
5
278
Total Other Agency
Tim O’Connor
Deputy Sergeant
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SEXUAL OFFENDER/ARSON REGISTRATION UNIT
The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department is mandated to register all sexual offenders and arsonists
and keep a database on sexual offenders. This data is provided to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.
Certain sexual offenders are also adjudicated by a judge to be subject to community notification. In
these cases, deputies must give personal notice to neighbors, schools, and municipal law enforcement
agencies regarding the location of the offender. A mailing of the information must be conducted for all
residences within 1,000 feet of the offender’s residence. In 2004, the law was amended and now
requires deputies to verify addresses provided to the Sheriff’s Department by the offender.
The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department’s Sexual Offender/Arson Registration Unit is comprised of
six full time deputies and is overseen by one Lieutenant. One of the unit’s functions is to register the
sexual offenders/arsonists. The registration process consists of photographing, fingerprinting, and IRIS
scanning the sexual offender/arsonist and inputting their information into a database. Another function
is to verify the information provided to the CCSD by the sexual offenders, notify surrounding neighbors,
and pursue tips. Two detectives are assigned to investigate any instances of a sexual offender’s noncompliance. If non-compliance is discovered, these detectives will file charges against offenders and
present the facts to grand jury and court.
Registration
 New Registrants:
 Tier 1 registrations:
 Tier 2 registrations:
 Tier 3 registrations:
 Address Changes:
 Total # of active sex offenders:
 Total# of expired sex offenders:
 Verifications:
 Notifications:
304
304
635
1199
1099
2753
162
2305
500
Arson
 New Registrants:
 Total:
33
77
Miguel Caraballo
Deputy Lieutenant
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SWAT UNIT
There were 36 SWAT team callouts during the 2015 calendar year. Callouts were used for protests,
search warrants (which must meet the risk elements for SWAT utilization) and conducted in support of
the Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit, Cleveland Division of Police, High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, and
the Northeast Ohio Law Enforcement Task Force. The SWAT unit was also used for a
methamphetamine lab, a barricaded suspect, and several operations to support community events. On 4
occasions, the team was placed on standby in order to take over operations for Cleveland Police SWAT
if necessary.
During January and March of 2015, the Sheriff’s SWAT Team conducted High Risk Prisoner Transports
for a series of Heartless Felon Gang members as well as a jury associated with one of their cases. As a
result of proper planning and training, no significant incidents occurred during the transports.
During 2015, the SWAT Team continued training and preparation for tactical operations in the maritime
environment. Sheriff’s SWAT and Marine Patrol Teams worked on Visit-Board-Search and Seizure
(VBSS) and continued training toward preparing the teams for survival in and around the water. As a
result, the Sheriff’s SWAT Team remains one of the few teams in the region with any maritime
capabilities. This enhances the CCSD’s capability to respond to incidents both on land and the
waterways of Northeast Ohio. Furthermore, it increases the security for the Cuyahoga County Port
Authority, which, in 2014, began receiving direct international shipping.
2015 also continued the Sheriff’s Department and SWAT Team’s preparation for the July 2016
Republican National Convention. The SWAT team trained for maritime operations and to support
partner agencies against potential Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, and Enhanced Radiation (CBRNE)
threats. This is being accomplished by working to enhance the CBRNE response capabilities of the
team, as well as acquiring equipment needed to ensure safe and timely response to such events.
Additionally, the Sheriff’s SWAT Team has worked alongside of MetroHealth Systems to obtain an
Emergency Medical Services license and to prepare the team’s Medics and Doctor to be more fully
prepared to stabilize critical patients prior to their arrival at a trauma center. MetroHealth regularly
places an Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS Lifeflight) team on standby while SWAT is
conducting operations preparing for rapid response to critical patients, police, and civilians.
Executive Armond Budish, Sheriff Pinkney, and Chief Frank Bova recognized Active Shooter training
as, unfortunately, a critical need in today’s society. They authorized several members of the SWAT
Team to be trained as instructors to bring the training to the county employees. These team members
utilized this training and tailored Active Shooter training for civilian employees of Cuyahoga County.
Instructors began teaching the class throughout the county agencies, preparing them to Run, Barricade
and Fight. For those that could not attend training, a video has been made available to all County
employees.
Tim O’Connor
Deputy Sergeant
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ELECTRONIC MONITORING UNIT
Initiated in October 2014, the CCSD’s Electronic Monitoring Unit (EMU) is monitored 24 hours a day,
7 days a week. One Sergeant and 12 deputies monitor individuals released from the Cuyahoga County
Jail on Court Supervised Release or on Pre-Trial (bond). The Cuyahoga County Court of Common
Pleas determines who is eligible for EMU. On average, the deputies oversee approximately 200
individuals per day.
The tracking devices have several safety features that prevent tampering with the device. If the unit is
tampered with, CCSD deputies receive an alert via their computers or smartphones. CCSD deputies are
also alerted when the individual does not follow the conditions of their monitored release. For example,
if the individual leaves home early, returns home late, or in a restricted geographic zone, CCSD deputies
are instantly notified. Once notified, CCSD deputies apprehend the individual.
Along with tampering and location violations, deputies also conduct random home and employment
checks to ensure the monitored individuals are in compliance with their probation requirements.
2015 Statistics
Alert
Alert Cleared
TAD Alcohol Event
TAD Strap Event
Low Tracker Battery
Tracker Strap Tamper
Fail to Enter Incl Zone
Unauth Leave
Unauth Enter
Home Check
Employ Check
Ord to Arrest
Warrantless Arrest
Felony Arrests
Misdemeanor Arrests
Traffic Stops
Traffic Citations
Misdemeanor Citations
OVI's
Tows
Stolen Vehicles
Firearms Recovered
61,066
61,054
486
170
208
111
816
3,047
2,772
935
1
171
9
53
13
132
25
4
3
9
1
5
Miguel Caraballo
Deputy Lieutenant
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CCSD PATROL UNIT
2015 Statistics
Arrests by deputies serving warrants or on new charges
160
Arrests by deputies at the Operations Desk for fugitives
turning themselves in or brought in by bounty hunters
298
Arrests at the Marion Building/ Westside Probation
493
Pickups at out of county agencies made by Patrol
193
Prisoners transported to the Emergency Rooms
560
Prisoner details at the hospitals
307
Prisoners transported to funeral views
17
Prisoners taken to dialysis
120
Medical emergencies at the Justice Center (Civilians/Employees)
43
Traffic Citations written by Patrol Deputies
50
Temporary Protection Orders served by the Patrol Deputies
88
Calls for assistance answered by Patrol deputies in/outside the Justice Center
Donald Gerome
Deputy Lieutenant
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508
CCSD IMPACT UNIT
The goal of the Impact Unit (IU) is to strengthen the partnership between the Sheriff’s Department and
local law enforcement by aiding in all facets of Community Oriented Policing, ultimately impacting
crime and the quality of life within Cuyahoga County. IUs are available upon request to supplement
existing law enforcement areas within a community.
Impact Units are comprised of experienced, trained deputies who are available to assist any local law
enforcement entity within Cuyahoga County. The IUs are formed as a unit of the Sheriff’s Department
criminal division and provide the following services (as well as others assigned) to local law
enforcement:
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Neighborhood canvass
Area surveillance
Robberies
Traffic Enforcement in areas determined to be high accident areas
Traffic enforcement in areas determined to be high DWUI areas
Checkpoints to look for witnesses or suspects
Other approved part one offense crimes
2015 STATISTICS
2015 YTD
88
145
221
135
163
20
3
11
5
$79,918
196
11
Felony Arrests
Misdemeanor Arrests
Traffic Stops Made
Citations Issued
Warnings Issued
Tows
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
Heroin Overdoses
Fire Arms Seized
Cash Seized
Arrest Warrants
Search Warrants
Jeff Hirko
Deputy Sergeant
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Cuyahoga County Court of Appeals
In 2015, the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department’s Lakeside Court Division had Seven (7) Deputies
and Two (2) Security Monitors assigned under the supervision of One (1) Deputy Sheriff Sergeant.
The assigned Deputies responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the opening of all entry and exit
doors to the facility at 0700 hours and securing them for the evening at 1700 hrs. Additionally they
provide safety and physical security measures. The security monitors are at the Lakeside Avenue and
Huntington Park Garage monitoring stations. These two posts are the entry / exit points for all persons
utilizing the facility.
When not assigned to one of the monitoring stations, Deputies conduct a roving patrol of the facility,
answer panic alarms, respond to medical emergencies, patrol outside perimeter, process court
paperwork, direct the public, arrest individuals with outstanding warrants, secure and monitor prisoners
awaiting court proceedings. The assigned Deputies provide security to Eighteen (18) courtrooms and the
Twenty-six (26) Common Pleas Court Judges and Thirty-one (31) Magistrates in the Domestic Relations
Court, Probate Court, and the Eighth District Court of Appeals as well as the county law library and
hundreds of other county employees working within the facility.
2015 Statistics
Calls for Assistance: 6
EMS Response: 7
Bail/Walk-ins: 36
Jails: 33
Warrants: 9
Remands: 7
Panic Alarm Responses: 38
TOTAL: 136
Bryan Kaminski
Deputy Sergeant
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COURT SECURITY DIVISION
The Court Security Division consists of 27 Deputy Sheriffs under the direct supervision of a Deputy
Sheriff Sergeant. The Sheriff’s Department’s Court Security Unit, Criminal Division’s responsibilities
are as follows:
 The safety and security to 34 Common Pleas Judges, their staff and their courtrooms
 The County Probation Department and their 85 staff members
 The County Psych Clinic and the approximately 30 staff members
 The welfare and transport of all inmates from the County Jail to the courtroom
 All members of the public who come to the Court Towers, including jurors (through all phases of
a trial), the general public, trial spectators, victims, witnesses, prosecutors and attorneys
COURT STATISTICS
Total Jail Inmates
Total Bails
Remanded Bails
Arraigned
Probation
Psych
Atty. Visits
E.D.C. Jails
E.D.C. Bails
TOTAL COURT TRAFFIC
34,906
16,267
1,253
5,224
3,335
2,156
4,974
1,155
1,001
52,698
TRAINING
All training goals set forth by the Sheriff’s Department were met by the Court Security Division,
including:
 Firearms
 Tazor
 O.P.O.T.A. Domestic Violence
 1st Aid/C.P.R.
o 57 Deputies completed training and were certified through the American Heart
Association
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
There were 45 medical emergencies responded to in 2015 by the Court Security Division.
Michael Sparks
Deputy Sergeant
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JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
Deputy Sheriffs are tasked with providing for the safety and security at the Juvenile Justice Center
(“JJC”). The CCSD’s Juvenile Court Security Division consists of 14 Deputy Sheriffs under the direct
supervision of one Deputy Sheriff Sergeant. The Juvenile Court Security Division also consists of 16
protective service officers who are under the direct supervision of one Protective Services Sergeant. At
the JJC, deputy sheriffs and protective service officers provide security for the following:
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32 courtrooms, 8 Judges, 22 Magistrates.
The Diagnostic Clinic.
The Cuyahoga County Juvenile Clerk of Courts.
The Cuyahoga County Juvenile Children and Family services office.
The Intake services office.
The Pro Se Center.
The Behavioral Health Juvenile Justice Assessors office.
The Guardian Ad Litem office.
The Office of Mediation.
The Cuyahoga County Juvenile Probation office.
The Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court Administration office.
The Cuyahoga County Juvenile Prosecutors office.
The Public Defender’s office.
The welfare and transport of all juveniles.
All members of the public who come to the JJC.
The perimeter of the JJC.
The CCSD conducts criminal investigations, protection order service, and provides victims with
escorts as well as emergency transports throughout the county.
The CCSD’s Protective Services provides 24 hour security, seven days a week for the JJC
and are assigned to the screening process and parking lot security.
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Miguel Caraballo
Deputy Lieutenant
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CCSD PACKAGE INTERDICTION TEAM
The CCSD’s Package Interdiction Unit focuses on intercepting parcels containing illegal contraband and
also conducts controlled deliveries. The CCSD’s Package Interdiction Unit works closely with the U.S.
Postal Inspector, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the
Federal Bureau of Investigation. The unit also conducts interdiction activities at local hotels, bus
stations, and storage facilities.
2015 TOTALS
Traffic Stops
Investigative Stops
Arrests
Buys
Tows
Shotgun
Rifle
Handgun
Coke
Crack
Heroin
Weed
Ecstacy
Meth
Pills
Money
Heroin Overdoses
Interviews
Consentual Encounters
Residential Search Warrant
Electronic Search Warrant
Vehicle Search Warrant
DNA Search Warrant
0
1
13
2
2
0
0
1
3
29
30
214
0
0
77
9694.72
44
66
0
13
20
3
7
Donald Gerome
Deputy Lieutenant
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CCSD DRUG DROP BOX PROGRAM
The Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department Rx Drug Drop Box Program was launched in April 2013
and has provided 49 drop boxes to 43 communities. The program continues to expand and more
communities are being added. The Cuyahoga County Rx Drug Drop-Off Program has collected more
than 27,793 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs since its launch in 2013. Offered year round, the
program provides safe disposal of prescription drugs, protects the environment, and reduces the potential
for these drugs to be abused.
2015 TOTALS
Vito Monteleone
Deputy Sergeant
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PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Protective Services is dedicated to maintaining the safety and security of all staff members and clients of
all properties owned or operated by Cuyahoga County through planning, education, and the efficient
management of manpower and resources. Officers and Management strive to maintain a highly visible,
courteous, and professional presence and see to supplement, not duplicate, the services provided by local
law enforcement agencies.
Affiliations
The Division of Protective Services is currently affiliated with:
 The Cuyahoga County Police Chief’s Association
 St. Vincent Quadrangle Safety Program
 American Society for Industrial Security
 The American Bar Association
Dispatch Operations
With the assistance of the Sheriff’s Department Dispatchers, the Radio Room is staffed twenty-four
hours a day, seven days a week, three hundred sixty five days a year. The Dispatcher is responsible for
the flow of all information between the Officers in the field, management, and any/all emergency
personnel.
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Fire Alarm Monitoring for County Properties
Security Alarm Monitoring for County Properties
Radio Monitoring and Response
Incident Report Control
Critical Emergency Numbers
Elevator Calls
Interdepartmental Communications
Informational Notices
All Emergency Related Communications
Services Provided
As first responders, our Officers respond to hundreds of incidents, multiple emergencies, and alarm
responses. Although the first priority is deterrence and safety, we also provide many other services for
the forty two (42) County owned/operated properties.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions (MVC) involving County employees or vehicles
Injury Reports
OSHA Violation Reports
MSDS Data Form Requests
Confined Workspace Requests
Hot Works Permit Requests
Impaired Fire Protection Permit Requests
Hazardous Materials Spill Reports
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Air Quality Complaint Requests
Bloodborne Pathogens Reports
Employee Escorts to Vehicles
Lost and Found Items
Physical Security Reviews
Monthly Property Safety Inspections
Screening of Visitors at selected County Buildings
Emergency County Vehicle Towing
Parking Enforcement for County Properties
CPR/First Aid, OSHA Compliance, and Workplace Violence Training for Employees
Emergency Response to Duress, Fire, and Security Alarms
Maintenance of Security Alarms, CCTV, Access Control, Metal Detectors, and X-Ray Machines
Telephone and Alarm Monitoring
Key Control for All Critical Doors/Locks in County Buildings
Incident Reports
Protective Services are responsible for responding to any and all incidents that may happen on County
owned/operated properties. After the incident is over, the officer will generate a report detailing the
events that occurred. This report may be accompanied with witness statements and photographs.
Report
Administrative Information
Alarm Response
Detainment
Facilities Maintenance
False Urinalysis
Fire Alarm/Problem
Items Confiscated
Medical Emergency/Injury/Illness
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Other
Property Damage
Property Lost/Found
Safety Incident
Slip and Fall
Theft
Title Six
Workplace Violence
2010
121
335
57
20
50
33
81
134
48
287
105
32
6
102
19
0
105
Total 1535
2011
199
354
55
30
140
32
14
137
75
438
95
95
33
119
32
0
107
1955
2012
77
372
114
14
153
28
26
224
92
456
152
31
13
113
24
0
180
2069
2013
0
211
194
0
0
48
29
146
75
481
113
30
15
69
29
0
77
1517
2014
0
98
193
0
0
32
37
160
83
245
115
43
23
83
28
0
85
1225
***In 2013, the following changes were made to the report log:
1) Administrative information was removed as an option for Report Title and these are now more specific
2) Falsification is now classified as a detainment
3) All “Other” Reports now have a detailed description
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2015
0
68
168
0
0
23
26
135
101
277
122
40
24
98
55
166
121
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Overall Report Statistics by Building
Building
1642 Lakeside Avenue
Administration Building
Administrative Headquarters
Airport
Ameritrust Building
Animal Shelter
Archives
Board of Elections
Board of Elections- East 79th
Board of Elections- Halle
Bridge Probation
C.S.E.A.
Courthouse
Courthouse Square
Data Center
Fatima Center
Huntington Parking Garage
Jane Edna Hunter
Justice Center
Juvenile Court
Juvenile Justice Center
Juvenile Probation- Maple Heights
Juvenile Probation- Pearl Road
Juvenile Probation- Shaker Heights
Marion Probation
Metzenbaum
Mt. Pleasant
NFSC- Fairfax
NFSC- Old Brooklyn
NFSC- Southeast
NFSC- Westshore
Patrol
Prospect Garage
Reserve Square
Sanitary Engineers
Superior Viaduct
Title- Great Northern
Title- Main
2010
0
56
Closed
9
0
4
72
24
7
28
16
156
13
96
5
0
39
89
0
43
Closed
0
1
0
257
42
35
76
34
29
36
221
8
20
0
0
3
9
2011
24
123
Closed
4
3
14
101
12
9
22
118
101
6
22
11
0
64
96
48
47
71
0
0
0
305
22
46
59
26
33
38
58
44
3
26
0
4
8
41
2012
14
104
Closed
13
1
5
31
28
21
21
56
78
8
13
9
69
63
97
34
19
101
1
0
0
249
40
16
69
39
13
65
332
36
15
25
0
0
19
2013
13
17
Closed
6
0
4
21
17
10
22
4
65
10
25
8
2
55
98
33
54
65
0
0
0
269
25
29
43
26
12
117
98
2
20
11
0
0
14
2014
10
Closed
26
2
Sold
6
21
27
12
10
1
87
11
17
6
0
48
115
39
14
39
0
0
0
237
15
32
41
20
11
40
70
Sold
26
10
0
0
1
2015
17
Closed
58
1
Sold
0
5
12
Sold
13
3
64
7
17
1
0
39
414
35
13
62
0
0
0
195
18
22
40
53
6
31
59
Sold
3
13
11
0
Sold
Title- Parma
Title- Southgate
Veterans Services
Virgil E. Brown
Whiskey Island
Whitlatch
Total
2
0
20
110
0
8
1568
5
1
81
223
5
16
1899
Effrem Speigner
Security Manager
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2
2
175
238
3
3
2127
2
6
62
202
1
7
1475
5
4
35
152
2
28
1220
1
6
35
170
Sold
Sold
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CIVIL DIVISION
The main function of the Civil Division is to serve all parties engaged in any legal action associated with
Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court in a timely fashion. There are six departments staffed by a total
of 24 employees. The following reports submitted by each department give a statistical summary of the
work for 2015.
Cashiers:
Account for all funds collected by the Civil Division
Deeds &
Distribution:
Collects proceeds of Real Property Sales/ disperse funds and issues deeds
Executions:
Seizes and sells Personal Property to satisfy monetary judgments and handles evictions
Land Sales:
Processes Foreclosures
Tax
Delinquent:
Processes Tax Delinquent Foreclosures
Writs:
Serves all summons and subpoenas within Cuyahoga County/ includes Foreign writs
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Foreclosure Report
MONTH
* ORDERS
RECEIVED
ORDERS
OFFERED
FOR
SALE
SOLD
WITHDRAWN
NO BID
VACATE
FORFEIT
(Tax
Cert)
JANUARY
455
410
303
77
17
10
3
$
23,720,290.77
FEBRUARY
373
349
251
70
18
10
0
$
11,566,368.12
MARCH
338
861
438
177
21
25
200
$
22,948,624.37
APRIL
372
401
234
73
14
8
72
$
11,140,808.73
MAY
337
323
202
87
16
4
14
$
8,656,535.55
JUNE
320
514
307
156
14
8
29
$
20,797,135.51
JULY
318
317
201
73
8
4
31
$
9,784,868.87
AUGUST
302
537
232
104
18
2
181
$
18,139,870.78
SEPTEMBER
352
310
208
79
9
3
11
$
10,848,918.80
OCTOBER
378
401
243
90
16
1
51
$
12,377,635.72
NOVEMBER
295
412
277
109
17
4
5
$
20,909,862.40
DECEMBER
317
434
296
58
20
0
60
$
14,493,854.38
TOTAL
current year
4,157
5,269
3,192
1,153
188
79
657
$
185,384,774.00
**TOTAL
2014
5,435
5,877
3,869
1,484
587
n/a
n/a
$
208,940,958.47
* Orders received are offered for sale 6 weeks later. Does not include tax certificate
orders of sale received
** For comparison purposes
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TOTAL
AMOUNT SOLD
FOR
Sheriff Fees Collected
FORECLOSURES
POUNDAGE
DEED FEES
SHERIFF RECORDING
WRIT / SERVICE
RECORD CHECKS
CLERK OF COURTS
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
PROBATE
FORFEITED LAND SALE
XEROX
MECH LIEN
TOTALS
$
$
$
2015
216,013.32
616,552.52
225,405.40
305,921.00
96,000.67
21,507.00
455,058.73
879.50
114,392.29
108.75
N/A
$ 2,051,839.18
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$
$
$
$
2014
154,091.09
528,439.33
227,084.00
355,875.00
$ 30,925.10
$ 480,174.89
$
35,507.06
N/A
$
42.95
$
44.91
$ 1,812,184.33
2015 Civil Deputies
Eviction Notice
Issued
1,242
Executed
966
Temporary Protection Order (T.P.O.)
Unsuccessful attempt
1,840
Served
370
Juvenile Temporary Protection Order
Unsuccessful attempt
0
Served
0
Order of Possession
Unsuccessful attempt
69
Served
41
Levy
Unsuccessful attempt
143
Served
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TOTAL ATTEMPTS
4,712
46
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Amount paid to Cuyahoga County Treasurer with proceeds from Foreclosure Sales
WRIT'S ANNUAL REPORT
Criminal Computer Writs
Defense
State
Grand Jury
43,094
2,428
40,267
399
Civ-Crim
Civil
111
Divorce
Probate
67
55
Juvenile Cspo
Civil Cspo
Dv-Dr Cpo
179
2,582
2,244
Foreign Writs
Out of County
Out of State
1,215
529
Child Recoveries
15
Evictions
Executions
Replevins
TOTAL
1,151
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71
94,452
Appraisal Earning Summary
Appraisals
Total Fees
10,368
$533,281.18
Special Appraisals
Total Fees
96
$117,570.00
Process Servers
Process is defined as “a formal writing (writs) issued by authority of law” or any means used by the
court to exercise it’s jurisdiction over a person or over a specified property which usually refers to the
method used to compel the attendance of a defendant in court in a civil suit.
The communication of the process to the defendant, either by actual delivery (personal service) or by
other methods, (place of business or residence) is performed by the Sheriff’s Department Civil Deputy
Process Servers. In 2015, **33,441 writs were attempted/served by our process servers. We also served
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process directed to us by an officer of another state, seeking civil proceedings in that state, to exercise
jurisdiction over a person found within Cuyahoga County.
The Sheriff’s Civil Department employed seven Civil Deputy Process Servers from January thru April,
2015, and then increased to nine Civil Deputy Process Servers from May thru December, 2015. They
used their own vehicles and were reimbursed forty-four cents per mile from January 1, 2015 thru
December 31, 2015 for their mileage expenses.
Below are the amounts paid on the accumulated 2014 and the 2015 mileage.
Mileage:
Amount Paid:
2015
72,306
2014
69,271
$31,814.64
$30,479.24
**Does not include amount of writs attempted/served using a County vehicle.
James Bitterman
Chief Deputy
Shaundra Howard/Jacqueline White
Assistant Chief Deputies
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CCW
The CCW Unit was created in May of 2004 upon the inception of Ohio’s Concealed Carry Law. The
year 2015 marks eleven years since this unit has been in operation. This unit is currently staffed by two
employees who are responsible for the retention and maintenance of over 16,000 records.
The staff is responsible for accepting and processing applications submitted by those individuals
interested in applying for Ohio’s Concealed Handgun License. Once an applicant applies, a background
check is performed, and a determination is made based on the applicant’s background whether or not
they meet the criteria set forth in the Ohio Revised Code to obtain a Concealed Handgun License. The
staff also works with other Sheriff’s Offices, Police Departments and Courts (Municipal and County) to
maintain an accurate status of those licensed individuals. Should a status change relating to residency,
criminal proceedings, etc., the staff is responsible for obtaining the proper court documentation, journal
entries and police reports which are all used to make a determination to suspend or revoke an active
license.
Major changes made in this unit made since 2004 include relocating outside of the Downtown area to
the Title Bureau located in Parma, the purchasing of updated Web-check equipment, creating a more
informative website, and the utilization of the online appointment scheduler.
2015 Statistics
Appointments Scheduled
Showed
Cancels
No Shows
Total
2861
945
507
4313
Applications Received
Original Licenses
Renewed Licenses
Replacements
Total
1438
1330
93
2861
Licenses Issued
Original Licenses
Renewed Licenses
Replacements
Total
1321
1257
92
2670
Denied Licenses
Original Licenses
Renewed Licenses
Total
52
8
60
50
Suspended Licenses
Original Licenses
Renewed Licenses
Replacements
Total
14
3
2
19
Revoked Licenses
Original Licenses
Renewed Licenses
Total
12
6
18
Revenue
Original Licenses
Renewed Licenses
Total
$98,238.00
$65,300.00
$164,828.00
Tim Miller
Concealed Carry Unit
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CUYAHOGA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
1215 West 3rd Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216.443.6000
shcuy@cuyahogacounty.us
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