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       The Lake County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division

2006 Road Patrol Annual Report Review 
by Capt. Lonnie Sparkman

     The Road Patrol maintained public safety for well over 50,000 residents inside Painesville Township, Perry Township, Concord Township, and Leroy Township inside 88 square miles, were Lake County Sheriff Office is sole police protection.

        The Road Patrol responded to 30,000 events in 2006. These events consisted of part I, part II, and misc. complaints.  The types of calls included:

  
In 2006 the Road Patrol investigated the following in each of the (4) Townships.

                                                 PART I                     PART II                     PART III
PAINESVILLE                            342                          663                             3230
CONCORD                                 163                          302                             1987
PERRY                                       108                          169                               972
LEROY                                         38                            67                               291
TOTAL                                       651                          1201                            6480


        When compared to stats for each Township in 2006 activity remained fairly consistent for each Township. The recorded events assist in establishing zones of patrol in each Township. In using the locations and number of recorded events zones and staffing was adjusted to serve public safety. In 2006 from June 24, thru October 2006, the nat code classification field was not present in the new case reporting system software. During this period in time approximately 6000 case reports were completed and filed without nat code classifications numbers. These unclassified  case reports are not reflected in the above noted statistics.  

        In 2006 the Road Patrol maintained traffic enforcement for hundreds of miles of Roadway inside 88 square miles patrol zones in (4) Townships. In 2006 there were 990 damage accidents were reported compared to 1036 in 2005 and 1100 in 2004. The Road Patrol has a complete summary of traffic related events for 2006. This summary was completed so that patrol could be placed in areas were a higher number of accidents occur during the day, and the time those accidents occur. In this summary the top (5) MVA areas were identified intersections and non-intersection. We had (5) fatal accidents in 2006  inside Painesville Township and Concord Township.

        INTERSECTION                          NON-INTERSECTION
        1) SR 2/SR44 Painesville             1) 1301 Mentor Avenue Painesville Twp
        2) I 90 AND S.R. 44 Concord       2) Interstate 90 at milepost 206 Concord
        3) Lane & U.S. 20  Perry  Twp     3) 1201 Mentor Avenue Painesville Twp
        4) S.R 84 & S.R. 44 Concord       4) Interstate 90 at milepost 203 Concord
        5) S.R 44 &Auburn Concord        5) 9956 JohnnycakeConcord

        The Road Patrol will target above intersections and non-intersections during identified day and times in effort to reduce risk to Lake County residents. In 2007 we will hopefully show that by targeting these locations we reduce property damage and injuries. The Road Patrol also completed a summary of the total number of D.U.I & D.U.S arrests inside Townships. This summary includes day, time, and locations of arrest. This information will be used to adjust manpower inside patrol zones to target traffic offenders. We had 218 No operator license arrest, and  147 Operating  vehicle intoxicated arrests, in 2006. We are currently involved in S.R 44 corridor study to assist in potential impact to traffic, created by new Lake Hospital inside S.R 44/Concord Township area.

       In 2006 the Road Patrol once again, as in 2005, applied for and received a traffic grant from the Ohio Highway Department of Transportation. This grant allowed for reimbursement for overtime hours worked in target traffic enforcement. The area targeted was Rt.44 between Rt. 2 and Interstate 90.

        The Lake County Sheriff’s Office also maintains one of the best equipped Swat Teams in the State of Ohio. The Swat Team was activated 10 times in 2006. Such activations were critical to eliminating crack houses and methamphetamine labs in our patrol areas and adjoining Painesville City. The Swat Team accepted a new armored vehicle, paid for through a grant from the Federal Homeland Security Department. The Swat vehicle is a combination tactical/rescue vehicle valued at $180,000.00. The vehicle will be an asset to Lake County residents and surrounding counties. This will clearly enhance public safety not only for Township residents but also all Lake County residents. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office in 2006 also received a $60,000.00 contribution from Willoughby Eagles. These funds were used to order a 2007 Ford  truck  with Custom Supreme  Corporation, Swat Negotiation Platform. These Grants and contributions assist in maintaining high level of performance by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Swat Team.

        In 2006 the Lake County Sheriff’s Office received a grant for the purchase of a drug detecting dog. The grant was funded by the Ray of Hope which was created to honor Mr. Ray Timbrook. Deputy Saber, a one year old German Sheppard, will be actively involved in Patrol and drug interdiction beginning in June 2006 once training is completed. It should be noted that the training for Saber was provided at no additional cost, funding the training through collaborative efforts. Deputy Moon and K-9 Saber completed 680 hours of training to become certified in State of Ohio, and start patrolling Townships. Deputy Moon and K-9 Saber were involved in the following activity for (6) months in 2006.

Building searches (4)
Evidences searches (4)
Narcotic searches (38)
Tracks(to assist in locating lost or fleeing person(s) (12)
Assist to other Officers (34)
Contacts with public (115)
Additional  Training 182 hours
Apprehended suspects (5)
Misdemeanor arrest (16)
Felony arrest (4)
Narcotics seized- 98 grams marijuana, .3 grams cocaine,.3 grams heroin

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office will start a drug detection detail in 2007. Deputy Moon and K-9 Saber will be patrolling areas in Townships were drug activity and drug arrest have been reported.                                                                                                                                        
        In 2006 the Road Patrol completed a report of population forecast for (4) townships inside patrol zones, were L.C.S.O is sole police protection. The United States Census Bureau reported the population inside PERRY, PAINESVILLE, CONCORD, AND LEROY TOWNSHIPS at 55,117.  The population forecast completed with assistance of Lake County Planning shows that the end of 2006 at total of 55,117 residents will reside within aforementioned Townships. The uniform Crime report indicated that for every 1,000 residents 1.7 police officers should exist as an average. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office operates well below that national average. The Road Patrol provides an excellent response time, completing investigations for a very high number of criminal events, and traffic related incidents. This is done by a highly dedicated leadership from Sheriff, Chief Deputy, Lieutenants, Sergeants, senior to junior Deputies. (Reference summary of Township population and LCSO manpower)

        The Road Patrol in part to provide savings completed a study of Road Patrol Fleet vehicles. The study showed maintenance cost, fuel consumption, average miles driven for each vehicle in the fleet. The study separates vehicle make, year of vehicle, type of tires, and assignment inside the fleet. The summary will be used to make suggestions in type of vehicle to purchase. When to replace the vehicle, and time for repairs to increase mileage. (Reference summary vehicle fleet).

        The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is mandated by State of Ohio to provide a Deputy to issue Concealed Carry Handgun License, and Sex Offender Registration. The Sheriff assigned a Special Deputy to these positions to reduce cost to Lake County Tax payers. The Sheriff’s Office in 2006 issued 907, a total of 20 were denied, and we suspended 21, revoked 17 Concealed Carry License. We  received  $40,815 for licensing and Webb check. The Sheriff’s Office retaining $25,396.00 after payment to State of Ohio. The Deputy involved in Concealed Carry License also is Lake County Sheriff’s Office S.O.R.N. OFFICER. This Officer is required to register all Sex Offenders released from Prison and returning to Lake County.

        In 2006 a total of 93 Sex Offenders had to be registered through this Deputy. The Courts are reporting that there are currently another 128 sex offenders in prison or jail who could potentially be returning to our area. This Deputy must not only register these offenders he must monitor there movements and report same to public.

        Special Mention needs to be placed with dedicated members of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol, and Special Deputies. The men and women that work all hours of the day (7) days a week. They serve and respond to the public needs in a caring, courteous, and professional manner to ensure the highest quality of life for all people. These men and women investigate crimes that can create stresses beyond average citizens belief. They continue to maintain very professional standing with Lake County residents, State, Federal, and local police agencies. This positive, professional conduct starts at the top of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and continues to the newest member of the Road Patrol. This Deputy is honored to work with such a professional group of men and women that make up this fine Office. During 2006 Deputies from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office assisted in Lake County’s worst natural disaster. Lake County residents were confronted with terrible flooding, dislodging hundreds of residents. Deputies worked  hundreds of overtime hours evacuating residents, directing traffic, protecting property. The overtime in Road Patrol, and Sheriff’s Office dispatch was in excess of $47,000.00. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office with assistance of F.E.M.A  recovered this overtime cost to avoid extra cost to Lake County residents.

Capt. Lonnie Sparkman
Patrol Commander