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Sheriff reports October activity, announces 60-day trial of license-plate readers and jail statistics
Summary
Sheriff Mark reported October operational numbers—including 563 calls for service, an average daily jail population of 49 (high 55, low 40)—two deputies completed DRE training and the office signed a 60-day, no-cost trial for FLOC license-plate-reader cameras; department may budget for the technology next year.
Sheriff Mark presented the sheriff's office monthly report at the Codington County Commission meeting on Nov. 25, detailing finances, operational activity and planned equipment tests.
The sheriff reported a commissary bank balance for October of $21,911.18 and a total with ATM/kiosk of $22,707.18; commissary commissions of $3,185.96 were remitted to the general fund. October operational activity included 563 calls for service, 28 accident reports the office completed under state definitions, 53 warrants served and 243 civil papers served.
The sheriff said the jail's average daily population for October was 49, with a high of 55 and a low of 40. Participation in monitoring programs was reported as: 15 on SCRAM bracelets, 12 on remote breath devices, 55 on twice-daily PBTs, 46 on twice-weekly UAs and 0 on the sweat patch, for a total of 128 participants in the 24/7 program.
On training and equipment, the sheriff reported two deputies completed Drug Recognition Expert continuing education and one deputy received MRAP armored-vehicle maintenance training. He also said he signed a 60-day agreement to test FLOC license-plate-reader cameras in county vehicles and on some county roads at no expense to the county; if testing proves successful, the department may budget for the technology next year.
The sheriff addressed questions about impairment recognition and forensic testing turnaround times, saying state lab delays have improved over the last 6 months to 2 years (per his account) but that results are not returned overnight. He offered to present more information on the FLOC test if the commission opts to continue with the project.
