TABLE OF CONTENTS 2020 ANNUAL REPORT

SHERIFF’S REPORT Extraditions and Transport Reports ...... 1-2 DETECTIVE DIVISION Detective Division Report ...... 3-4 Crisis Negotiation Teams / Evidence Officers Report...... 5-6 Computer Voice Stress Analyzer Report ...... 6-7 Jefferson County Drug Task Force Report ...... 7-8 Detective Division Activity Report ...... 9 PATROL DIVISION Patrol Division Report ...... 10 Traffic Arrests ...... 11 Patrol Division Statistics / Patrol Division Revenues ...... 12 Traffic Safety Statistics / Motorcycle Patrol Report ...... 13 Snowmobile Patrol Report ...... 14 Water Safety Patrol / Special Weapons and Tactics Team Report ...... 15 Traffic Enforcement / Firearms Training Report ...... 16 Squad Report ...... 17 Crowd Control Report ...... 18 Drone Team Report...... 19-20 Operating While Intoxicated Statistics Report ...... 21 Underwater Investigation and Recovery Report ...... 22 Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Report ...... 23 K-9 Unit Report ...... 24 SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION Support Services Report ...... 25 Civil Process Report ...... 26 COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION Communications Center Report ...... 27-28 Jefferson County Emergency Communications Report ...... 29 JAIL DIVISION Jail Division Report ...... 30-31 Jail Offenses ...... 32 Jail Huber / Jail Ministry Report / Statistics-Inmate Bookings ...... 33-34 Population ...... 35 Jail Foodservice Report ...... 36-37 SHERIFF’S OFFICE STAFF / COMMITTEES Sheriff’s Office Employee lists ...... 38-39 Sheriff’s Office Organizational Chart ...... 40 Sheriff’s Committees ...... 41

EXTRADITONS OUT-OF-STATE TRANSPORTS

One function of the Sheriff’s Office is the transport of a person under extradition from any state back to Wisconsin. This occurs when a person charged with a felony in Wisconsin flees the state. A Jefferson County Circuit Court then orders the person to be held accountable for their offense.

That person’s name and description is entered into a nation-wide computer system, accessible only to law enforcement. If, for any reason, police have contact with the fugitive and run their information through the system, they will get a “hit”. This notifies Jefferson County that our fugitive has been stopped by an out-of-state agency.

It is then our responsibility to confirm to that agency that we want the fugitive and will extradite him/her back here. The Jefferson County District Attorney then confirms the process to bring the subject back.

The fugitive appears in front of a judge in the state in which he/she is detained. If the subject agrees to come back to Wisconsin or “waives extradition”, the fugitive is brought back. If the subject disputes the charge, the District Attorney petitions the Governor of Wisconsin to request the return of the fugitive. This request goes to the Governor of the state that is holding the inmate. Upon review of the facts, if the other Governor agrees to the request, he/she issues a Governor’s warrant. The fugitive is then arrested on this warrant and Jefferson County is notified to pick up the individual. Statistics for 2020 extraditions: When we have a fugitive, who needs to be returned to Jefferson County, we determine the most cost- effective means of completing the transport, which is done on a case by case basis. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Officer Deputies handle transports from adjacent states and within a specific mileage range. Because of cost effectiveness and the location of many of the fugitives, we utilize a Prisoner Transportation Service, to return many of our fugitives back to Wisconsin. This service charges by the mile and is by far less expensive than sending our own personnel. Our Communications Operators continue to use a web search program to locate fugitives that have moved out of state. Dispatchers then contact law enforcement agencies in that jurisdiction, they have been very proactive in trying to locate fugitives that have fled our state. The cost to the county was approximately $20,798 for all of these transports. The costs to return these fugitives are the responsibility of the fugitive and we continue to work with the District Attorney to request court-ordered restitution for these expenses.

A total of 23 individuals were held in other states on felony warrants issued in Jefferson County. Of those, 16 fugitives were brought back to Jefferson County by the Sheriff’s Office or their agents. Charges range from, burglary, robbery, forgery, drug charges, failure to support, failure to report to jail, bail jumping, and many other felony offenses.

Respectfully submitted, Donald C Hunter Administrative Captain

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ACCOUNTING OF TRANSPORTATION COSTS ANNUAL REPORT 2020

NUMBER OF COST OF NUMBER OF ALL COST OF ALL MONTH JUVENILES JUVENILE TRANSPORTS TRANSPORTS TRANSPORTS January 5 $1,245.62 15 $2,668.27 February 6 $2,129.16 25 $7,467.93 March 4 $1,346.54 17 $3,246.55 April 0 $0.00 16 $2,978.78 May 2 $370.14 7 $1,717.67 June 3 $653.88 7 $1,698.74 July 0 $0.00 9 $2,174.37 August 3 $831.12 9 $1,655.80 September 0 $0.00 2 $459.76 October 3 $791.96 8 $1,796.80 November 3 $1,460.86 9 $2,549.29 December 1 $183.08 6 $1,367.47 TOTAL = 30 $9,012.36 130 $29,781.43

Report to the Sheriff By: Karen Schmidt, Accounting Specialist II

In addition to the extradition of individuals from outside the State of Wisconsin, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office also transports adults and juveniles throughout the state. The transports within the State of Wisconsin are at the request of the courts and Human Services. The adults are transported to and from other institutions for the purpose of appearing in court, mental commitments, and alcohol detoxification, among others.

Juveniles are transported by the Sheriff's Office primarily for the same reasons adults are transported, in addition to juvenile detention. Juveniles constitute 23 percent of all transports. The above chart indicates the cost of transporting juveniles to be $9,012.36, or 30 percent of the total spent on transportation.

Those costs are based upon the 2020 mileage rate at $0.575 plus the deputy's hourly wage. The costs are monitored and show the efforts made to minimize the fiscal impact upon the county. The lower cost is accomplished by utilizing on-duty and part-time deputies.

Respectfully submitted, Paul S. Milbrath, Sheriff

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DETECTIVE DIVISION 2020 ANNUAL REPORT

The detective division is comprised of one administrative captain, one detective sergeant, six detectives, one full-time and one part-time secretary. Some of the notable investigations for 2020 include:

January –The detective division investigated an ICAC (internet crimes against children) case which resulted in the execution of a search warrant. Multiple electronic devices were seized and the suspect was charged with multiple counts of possession of child pornography.

January- The detective division investigated a conspiracy to escape from the jail complaint in which 2 suspects were criminally charged.

February- The detective division assisted another law enforcement agency with a sexual assault investigation involving juvenile victims. An adult was charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse of children.

March- The detective division investigated a sexual assault, false imprisonment and battery case, which resulted in a search warrant being executed by the Detective Division and Drug Task Force. The suspect was charged with multiple crimes to include sex offender registry violations.

April- The detective division handled a child abuse investigation in which the adult suspect was charged with child abuse and disorderly conduct.

May – The detective division, in cooperation with Madison P.D., investigated multiple stolen vehicle cases. Stolen property from Madison burglaries was located in a recovered stolen vehicle, resulting in criminal charges in both Dane and Jefferson Counties.

June- The detective division along with Wisconsin DCI, FBI, ATF and US Marshal’s Office conducted an extensive investigation regarding an attempted homicide of a Deputy Sheriff, a double homicide and an arson. There were multiple search warrants executed as well as searching large areas done by helicopter, drone, K-9 and on foot. An arrest warrant was issued for the suspect, Kevin Anderson, by the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office and the FBI.

June- The detective division handled an extensive investigation regarding a forcible child sexual assault allegation. It was ultimately determined that the victim had made up the allegations, which resulted in the “victim” being charged for obstructing law enforcement.

August – The detective division spent five months conducting an extensive investigation regarding fraud. The victim in this case was an elderly person and the suspects reside in another state. The suspects took more than $100,000 from the victim through a scam. The

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detective investigating this complaint spent countless hours obtaining warrants, subpoenas and video surveillance. The suspects in this case were charged.

September- The detective division investigated multiple vehicle break-ins at various parks throughout the county. After a short vehicle pursuit the suspect was apprehended and stolen items were recovered in the suspect’s vehicle.

September- The detective division investigated a burglary and theft from a business in which the suspect was apprehended and charged.

October – The detective division investigated multiple employee thefts in excess of $13,000 in which the suspect was arrested.

October - The detective division investigated a sexual assault complaint involving multiple juvenile victims and a juvenile suspect who was referred for multiple criminal charges.

December – The detective division assisted WI DCI with an officer involved death investigation following a vehicle pursuit in which the driver/suspect was shooting at law enforcement while fleeing.

Property thefts, burglaries, identity thefts, and sexual assault incidents continue to comprise the majority of investigations handled by the detective division. Heroin and other drug addictions continue to cause an increase in property crimes. Criminals typically target money, prescription medications, jewelry and firearms, which are items that can usually be quickly converted into cash to purchase more drugs.

The Jefferson County Detective Division continues to maintain a high degree of standards and proficiency by having detectives attend a number of investigative schools regarding identity theft, fraud, arson, child abuse, evidence collection and processing, death investigation, computer voice stress analysis, identifying deceptive behavior, interview and interrogation and forensic analysis of cell phones and computers. In addition to investigating crimes, Detectives belong to many special teams to include: SWAT, Dive team, Recreation Patrol, Motorcycle patrol, Honor Guard, Crash investigations and Crisis Negotiations. There are also multiple detectives instructing others in DAAT, Firearms, Vehicle contacts, Dive, Emergency Vehicle Operations and CPA (Citizen Police Academy).

Respectfully Submitted, Detective Sergeant Chad Garcia Detective Division

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CRISIS NEGOTIATION TEAM ANNUAL REPORT 2020

The Jefferson County Crisis Negotiator Team consists of one supervising officer (Detective Sergeant) and nine (9) trained deputies. This unit responds to call outs in conjunction with the Jefferson County SWAT team, upon request by local municipalities and other related situations.

This unit has been in existence for over twenty (20) years and has assisted in numerous situations involving barricaded subjects, suicidal subjects and hostage situations.

New unit members attend a basic training program provided by the FBI or Wisconsin Department of Justice. The seasoned negotiators attend either the one day spring or the three day fall Wisconsin Crisis Negotiators Association Conference. At times training is also held in conjunction with local and area SWAT teams.

The Crisis Negotiator Team averages about two or three call outs a year. In 2020 the Crisis Negotiation Team was either placed on stand-by or activated for a couple calls; most calls end prior to full team activation.

The most significant operation was in February of 2020, when a member of the team responded to a bridge over I-94 regarding an individual with a knife threatening to harm himself during morning rush hour. Our negotiator spoke to the individual for approximately 30 minutes while I-94 was shut down. The individual eventually dropped the knife and peacefully complied with the negotiator.

Respectfully submitted Chad F. Garcia, Detective Sergeant Unit Supervisor, Jefferson County Crisis Negotiation Team

EVIDENCE OFFICER’S ANNUAL REPORT 2020

In 2020, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Deputies submitted 3,293 items of property from 600 cases for entry into the evidence system. Items placed into evidence range in size from hairs and fibers to motor vehicles.

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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office currently has four (4) detectives who fill the role of evidence officers. Evidence officers maintain a casework load in addition to their evidence duties; therefore the evidence room is only able to be maintained on a part-time basis. Two (2) evidence officers are assigned to maintain the evidence facilities at the sheriff’s office and two (2) evidence officers are assigned to the Jefferson County Drug Task Force, maintaining the drug evidence that they obtain. The Drug Task Force is involved in executing numerous search warrants, which typically involve the collection of large amounts of evidence that needs to be catalogued and processed.

Evidence officers are responsible for maintaining the evidence rooms, transporting evidence to and from the State Crime Laboratory in Madison and facilitating the chain of custody of evidence for court proceedings. The State Crime Lab in Madison is the primary Crime Lab used by the Sheriff’s Office for evidence that needs to be analyzed. Evidence officers also handle the disposition of items which no longer have any evidentiary value, including returning items to the owner, preparing items for auction and destruction of items.

We currently have six (4) detectives trained as Evidence Technicians Officers (Ev Techs) who are able to process evidence collected by Deputies from crime scenes. On major crime scenes Ev Techs are utilized to process the crime scene. They will use their additional training to look for latent fingerprints, collect blood or other biological evidence, cast tool marks or footwear impressions and document the evidence at the crime scenes through photography and sketches.

Respectfully submitted, Detective Sergeant Chad Garcia Detective Division

COMPUTER VOICE STRESS ANALYZER (CVSA) ANNUAL REPORT 2020

In 2020 the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office conducted a total of 2 CVSA tests. The 2 tests conducted were done regarding two separate sexual assault investigations in which the suspects were truthful to Detectives regarding the incidents.

Through the use of the CVSA the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office was able to verify what two individuals were telling them was the truth regarding their investigation thus eliminating them as suspects.

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In many cases the investigating detective merely suggested to the suspect the use of the CVSA test to confirm their statement and that was enough to convince a suspect that telling the truth would be beneficial to them. Suspects often admit giving deceptive answers and become honest without the test being administered.

The CVSA exam is designed to aid the investigating agency by determining a course of action after exhausting all other means of investigation. The CVSA continues to be a valuable asset in investigations for JESO, as well as other agencies. In past years such cases would have been uncharged due to lack of evidence or other information. The CVSA also aids investigators with case management by better utilizing their investigative time and energy by eliminating possible suspects. This allows investigators to focus their time on other viable suspects involved in a case.

Respectfully submitted, Detective Sergeant Chad Garcia CVSA Operator

JEFFERSON COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE ANNUAL REPORT 2020

The Jefferson County Drug Task Force is a multi-jurisdictional agency comprised of local police departments including Fort Atkinson PD, Jefferson PD, Johnson Creek PD, Lake Mills PD, Palmyra PD, Town of Lake Mills PD, Town of Oakland PD, Waterloo PD, Watertown PD, the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office acts as the lead agency for the Jefferson County Drug Task Force, providing two full time Detectives, a full time Administrative Assistant, and a Detective Sergeant, who acts as the Project Director and oversees the day to day operations of the unit. Watertown PD and Fort Atkinson PD provide a full time Detective, and Jefferson PD provides an Officer for approximately a third of the year. The remaining agencies provide reimbursement wages for a part-time Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy assigned to the unit.

The Task Force affiliates with Dodge County, Kenosha County, Racine County and Walworth County to form the South East Area Drug Operations Group, (S.E.A.D.O.G.). This merger came about at the request of the Office of Justice Assistance which monitors and distributes the Byrne Grant funds for the State of Wisconsin. The merger continues to enhance our operations by networking with these jurisdictions and sharing of information and resources.

The Jefferson County Drug Task Force continues to receive reimbursement for overtime hours accrued for investigations from the COPS Grants for the Anti-Heroin Task Force and for the Anti- Methamphetamine Task Force.

The Jefferson County Drug Task Force initiated and/or assisted with investigations of 749 controlled substance cases during 2020; search warrants were conducted in 38 of these investigations and 12 searches of individuals on probation / parole were conducted. There were 91 investigations which 7 resulted in 240 felony charges being filed and 98 investigations which resulted in 223 misdemeanor charges being filed. During the course of these drug investigations, 12 handguns and 5 rifles / shotguns were seized. In addition, there were 229 county ordinance citations and 70 municipal citations issued to individuals.

Throughout 2020 the following controlled substances were seized (measurements in gram quantities):

Crack Cocaine 137.22 Cocaine 86.48 Heroin 12.34 Fentanyl 729.845 MDMA 4.39 Psilocybin 93.11 Morphine 26 dosage units Synthetic Marijuana -- Methamphetamine 1402.65 Marijuana 8346.57 LSD 93.04 dosage units Synthetic Opiates --

In 2020 there were several large investigations by members of the Jefferson County Drug Task Force. In one particular Jefferson County Drug Task Force investigation, a high volume methamphetamine dealer/distributor was arrested, resulting in a seizure of over 2.2 pounds of methamphetamine along with 1 rifle.

The Task Force anticipates continuing to be proactive and effective with the resources that we have by continuing to work with our communities to foster education, treatment and enforcement as it relates to the ever changing controlled substance related issues. Thank you for your continued support.

Respectfully submitted, Daniel A. Horvatin, Detective Sergeant Project Director, Jefferson County Drug Task Force

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DETECTIVE DIVISION 2020 ACTIVITY REPORT 2019 2020

Juveniles Referred 14 6

Adults Referred 245 184

Citations Issued by County Ordinance 0 0 Detective Division Traffic 0 5

Detective Initiated ICAC 8 11 Incidents JESO 78 59

Assigned Investigations 128 93 Items Entered in Evidence System 3635 3293

Domestic Abuse w/Arrest 91 56

Sexual Assault 38 32

Battery 57 33

Burglary 38 23

Theft 131 129

Fraud: 57 62 Fraud 47 31 ID Theft 10 28 Worthless Checks 0 3 Incidents of: Arson 1 2

Robbery 1 2

Missing Persons (Adults) 12 6

Missing Persons (Juveniles) 21 14 DET DIV 26 DET DIV 20 Death Investigations (non-traffic) TOTAL 54 TOTAL 64 Homicide (non-traffic) - including attempted 0 1

Assist Other Police Agency 87 92 Criminal Damage to Property/Vandalism 68 83

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PATROL DIVISION 2020 ANNUAL REPORT

The Jefferson County Patrol Division is comprised of 41 members: One captain, six sergeants, 32 deputies, one mechanic, and one secretary. In addition to patrol, this division has several specialized units. These specialized units include Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) Team, Dive Recovery Team, Boat Patrol, Snowmobile Patrol, Motorcycle Patrol, K-9 unit, Crash Investigation Team (C.I.T.), Truck Enforcement, Traffic Safety, Drone Team and Animal Control Officers.

In 2020, the Sheriff’s office again partnered with Jefferson Police Department on a Speed Enforcement Grant that was awarded by Wisconsin Bureau of Transportation Safety (BOTS). The grant focused on traffic safety on STH26 and a total of 629.5 hours were dedicated to patrolling it. Both agencies combined for a total of 1211 traffic stops which resulted in 580 warnings being issued for traffic/equipment violations and 726 citations issued. By having this partnership with BOTS and the Jefferson Police Department we feel that STH 26 became a safer roadway and we were able to educate the public on the importance of traffic safety.

The Patrol Division continues to work at less than full staff for the year but was able to assist the jail with some open shifts and participate in the varied specialty units and assignments that are needed to keep the Sheriff’s Office providing the level of service that the public has come to expect. Transfers from the patrol division, promotions, and retirements within the patrol division resulted in several deputies transferring to patrol from the jail division. As with other years, we continue to see our more senior deputies retiring, causing the patrol division to see a new generation of patrol officers. This is expected to occur for the next few years. Requests for K-9 demonstrations were down this year due to the pandemic. We also needed to change our interaction with the public for the safety of everyone because of the uncertainty of the effects of the virus.

In 2020 we continued to replace our existing Chevy Tahoe’s with the Ford Explorer Police Package vehicle. The pandemic has made it tougher to obtain the equipment needed to up-fit the squad cars though. Auto parts in general have been backlogged, but our mechanic has found creative ways to make sure our squads are running and are on the roadways for the citizens. In 2021 we should have our entire Patrol Fleet switched over to the Ford Explorer. We currently have 16 Patrol Squads and 3 Motorcycles that we use to monitor traffic.

In 2020 we had to cancel our Citizen’s Police Academy. The Sheriff’s Office had to take into consideration the safety of the public and our staff in making this difficult decision. We are hopeful to continue with the academy in the fall of 2021.

Respectfully Submitted, Travis Maze, Captain Patrol Division

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TRAFFIC ARRESTS 2020 ANNUAL REPORT

ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS ...... 53 ANIMAL VIOLATIONS ...... 18 DNR VIOLATIONS ...... 70 REGISTRATION VIOLATIONS ...... 286 OPERATOR'S LICENSE VIOLATIONS ...... 1254 INSURANCE VIOLATIONS ...... 989 FAILURE TO OBEY OFFICER-SIGN/SIGNAL ...... 25 OPERATING LEFT OF CENTER LINE ...... 11 ILLEGAL PASSING/UNSAFE LANE DEVIATION ...... 51 FOLLOW TOO CLOSE ...... 14 FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY ...... 29 UNSAFE TURN ...... 9 VIOLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL ...... 3 FAILURE TO STOP/IMPROPER STOP AT STOP SIGN ...... 50 SCHOOL BUS VIOLATIONS ...... 4 PARKING VIOLATIONS ...... 105 FAILURE TO KEEP VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL/TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS/ RECKLESS DRIVING ...... 99 SPEED LIMIT VIOLATIONS ...... 1982 OPERATING UNDER INFLUENCE OF INTOXICANTS ...... 116 OPERATING WITH A PROHIBITED ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION ...... 82 HIT & RUN/FAILURE TO NOTIFY POLICE OF ACCIDENT ...... 45 INATTENTIVE DRIVING...... 24 INTOXICANTS IN VEHICLE VIOLATIONS ...... 30 EQUIPMENT VIOLATIONS ...... 38 SEATBELT VIOLATIONS ...... 50 TRUCK ENFORCEMENT ...... 10 COUNTY ORDINANCES ...... 238 EXCESSIVE WINDOW TINT/ILLEGAL MATERIALS ON WINDSHIELD ...... 36 MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS ...... 2 Respectfully submitted, Brian Olson, Sergeant Patrol Division

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PATROL DIVISION STATISTICS 2020 ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION/REPORT MADE ...... 879 WARRANT ATTEMPTS ...... 596 FAMILY DISTURBANCES ...... 612 TRANSPORTS/PERSONS ...... 736 MOTORIST ASSISTS ...... 1931 CRIMINAL TRAFFIC COMPLAINTS REQUESTED...... 321 TRAFFIC CITATIONS ...... 5393 COUNTY ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS/DNR CITATIONS ...... 373 REPAIR NOTICES/TRAFFIC WARNINGS ...... 9269 COMPLAINT OF AUTO THEFT ...... 25 MISSING PERSONS REPORTED/REPORTS MADE ...... 37 PARK CHECKS ...... 651 RESIDENCE CHECKS REQUESTED ...... 29

Respectfully submitted, Brian Olson, Sergeant

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PATROL DIVISION REVENUES FOR 2020

JANUARY $45,218.68 FEBRUARY $25,048.47 MARCH $23,775.84 APRIL $37,853.02 MAY $28,217.08 JUNE $22,963.09 JULY $27,933.17 AUGUST $27,184.29 SEPTEMBER $27,497.49 OCTOBER $33.139.55 NOVEMBER $25.610.95 DECEMBER $32,956.17 GRAND TOTALS $298,707.55

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TRAFFIC SAFETY STATISTICS 2020 ANNUAL REPORT

A total of 879 traffic crashes were handled by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in 2020, a decrease of 117 crashes from 2019. Of those, there were 115 injury crashes which is a decrease of 15 from 2019. There were 44 Hit and Run crashes, 2 of which had injuries, a decrease of 16 total Hit and Run crashes from 2019. Of the 879 crashes, 353 were from striking deer, this is an increase of 20 crashes from 2019 with 5 resulting in injury an increase of 2 from 2019. A total of 131 persons were injured, which is 45 less injured persons than in 2019. Out of all crashes alcohol was a factor in 43 of them.

In 2020 there were 6 traffic crashes which resulted in 7 fatalities in Jefferson County. This is 2 more fatalities than in 2019.

Respectfully submitted, Robert Scheinkoenig, Sergeant Patrol Division

MOTORCYCLE PATROL 2020 ANNUAL REPORT

In 2020, we continued the operation of two 2014 Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Motor Unit’s role in operations was minimized due to several factors. While dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sheriff’s Office was placed on an emergency schedule and activity was redirected away from those that effectively utilize the Motor Unit. Towards the end of the summer, the motors were again used in limited roles for traffic enforcement. Requests for escorts and special events were also down significantly from past years, due to private events being canceled or held virtually. We anticipate an increased use of the motorcycles, as activity levels begin their climb back to levels prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Respectfully Submitted, Jason Behm Patrol Sergeant, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

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SNOWMOBILE PATROL 2020 ANNUAL REPORT

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Snowmobile Patrol is supported by the Jefferson County Snowmobile Alliance and the Department of Natural Resources. Equipment is depreciated through the DNR to recoup the costs. A year-end report is submitted to the Department of Natural Resources after each snowmobile season. We then receive reimbursement for a portion of the cost to operate the snowmobile patrol.

As always, we urge operators to stay on trails and observe all other rules and regulations in order to make snowmobiling safe and fun for all.

2020 SNOWMOBILE EXPENDITURES SALARIES……………………………………………………….. $ 5,946.29 TRAVEL, MATERIALS, & SUPPLIES…………….…………. $ 887.02 DEPRECIATION CLAIMED FOR CAPITAL ITEMS …..…………….$ NET COST OF PATROL………………….…………………… $6,833.31

REIMBURSEMENT FROM DNR……………………………… $3,705.51

NET COST OF PATROL AFTER REIMBURSEMENT………$3,127.80

Six (6) DNR citations and five (5) warnings were issued in 2020. The division was very visible, with many positive contacts on trails that we patrol.

Respectively submitted, Matthew Kanters, Sergeant Jefferson County Snowmobile Patrol

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WATER SAFETY PATROL ANNUAL REPORT 2020

In 2020, the Jefferson County Water Safety Patrol was active on the Rock River/Lake Koshkonong, the Bark River and Blue Spring Lake. All members of the unit perform their primary duties in other divisions of the Sheriff’s Office. The unit began patrolling in March.

During the boating season the Water Safety Patrol accumulated a total of 489.5 hours. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic the current members were unable to attend continued education for the year 2020.

2020 BOATING EXPENDITURES

SALARIES...... $ 23,816.85 TRAVEL, MATERIALS, & SUPPLIES ...... $ 2,206.74 DEPRECIATION CLAIMED FOR CAPITAL ITEMS ...... $ NET COST OF PATROL ...... $26,023.59

REIMBURSEMENT FROM DNR ...... $19,517.69

NET COST OF PATROL AFTER REIMBURSEMENT…...…$6,505.90

Fifty-nine (59) DNR citations and forty-three (43) warnings were issued in 2020. The division was very visible, with many positive contacts on all bodies of water that we patrol.

Respectfully submitted, Matthew Kanters, Sergeant Water Safety Patrol Supervisor

SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS TEAM

2020 ANNUAL REPORT

In 2020, the Jefferson County Special Weapons and Tactics Team were utilized on 3 separate tactical responses. Some Team members also assisted Jefferson County Drug Task Force when serving search warrants. With the Pandemic for most of 2020, the Team still was able to train in numerous disciplines and some members attended specialized training. Our TEMS team also provided Tactical Emergency Medical Services if we required them while at training or during a tactical response.

We have been able to upgrade needed equipment in an effort to keep our operators and citizen safe in a tactical situation. Respectfully submitted, Michael Cherti, Sergeant Patrol Division 15

TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT TEAM 2020 ANNUAL REPORT

In 2020 the Traffic Enforcement Team participated in a Speed Task Force grant that was funded by Wisconsin BOTS (Bureau of Traffic Safety). During the grant our Deputies conducted deployments on STH 26 for a total of 333.5 hours from June 1st till September 25th. During those deployments they conducted 713 traffic stops with 190 warnings being given out and 621 citations being issued. The grant focused on STH 26 due to the fatalities that we had seen early in the year and the realization that we need to concentrate our efforts on traffic safety on that roadway.

The team’s focus is on traffic safety and keeping our citizens and those that use our roadways safe. Based upon our efforts we saw a significant decrease in traffic violations and crashes during that time frame. We are hopeful to work with BOTS again this year.

Respectfully submitted, Jason Behm, Patrol Sergeant Patrol Division

FIREARMS TRAINING 2020 ANNUAL REPORT

In 2020, the Sheriff’s Office was limited in the amount of training we were able to conduct due to the Pandemic. Our large group training sessions were canceled because of us being unable to social distance. Instead, we conducted training in smaller groups that were mainly done at the shift level. We anticipate getting back to our regular live fire ranges in 2021.

One of the most important elements in our Firearms Program is decision making. We train our Deputies to use less lethal options to resolve a situation with the use of their firearms as a last resort. We teach them to escalate their level of force only to the level that gains compliance and then de-escalate as soon as possible. It has always been the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office philosophy to use the least amount of force necessary to control a situation.

Deputies received training in all aspects of the use of their handguns, less lethal shotguns, and rifle; including close combat training, barricade shooting, seeking cover, shooting while moving, prone shooting, one handed shooting, night and dim light shooting, and practice in drawing their weapons and shooting accurately at moving targets.

During the winter months, additional training addresses the maintenance and proper handling and use of firearms. We also use inert weapons (blue guns) to simulate real weapons in different scenario based training exercises. Respectfully submitted Travis Maze, Captain Firearms Instructor 16

SQUAD REPORT 2020 ANNUAL REPORT

In 2020, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office purchased Six (6) Ford AWD Police Interceptor Utility squads and replaced One (1) Ford AWD Police Interceptor Utility through a total loss insurance claim. The Ford Interceptor Utilities replaced five Patrol Squads, one K9 Squad and one Administrative Squad.

Overall, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office logged a total of 911,540 miles in the year 2020. The breakdown for each division is as follows: Patrol Division logged 764,451 miles; Detective Division logged 38,860 miles; Support Services Division logged 69,299 miles; and the Administrative Division logged 38,930 miles.

The Patrol and Transport Division vehicles continue to run on propane and gasoline. Specialty vehicles were the only vehicles that ran on diesel. The average cost of propane for 2020 was $0.89 per gallon, the average cost of regular unleaded gasoline was $1.68 per gallon and the average cost of diesel fuel was $1.84 per gallon.

Respectfully submitted, Chad Handrow, Sergeant Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

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CROWD CONTROL 2020 ANNUAL REPORT

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is one of several agencies within Jefferson County that participates in a multi-jurisdictional crowd control unit. Our participation in the unit consists of 13 members, each of which are outfitted with full riot gear. This is a generally new unit, so we have started with basic equipment, but have budgeted for an increase in equipment in future years. We are very grateful for the generous donation of helmets by Rob’s Performance. This donation outfitted the Jefferson County unit with upgraded helmets, which gave us an improvement in both quality and comfort over the original helmets that we had.

In 2020, the Crowd Control Unit responded to two separate calls for assistance due to civil unrest. The unit spent several days in Madison, assisting the Madison Police Department with unrest downtown. After only a brief period, we were requested by the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office to assist with the containment of civil unrest in downtown Kenosha. Both of these agencies were extremely thankful for the support they received.

Respectfully Submitted, Jason Behm Patrol Sergeant, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

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UAS- DRONE TEAM 2020 ANNUAL REPORT

The Drone program began back in 2018. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office was able to purchase (3) Drones to start the program. The Sheriff’s Office currently has 10 Part 107 certified Pilots. The program is operating (2)- DJI Mavic Enterprise Duals. Both these Drones are equipped with FLIR. FLIR is a Thermal vision camera that is able to detect heat signatures in objects on the ground, whether it’s a person or animal. (1) DJI Mavic Pro 2,(1) DJI Mini-Mavic, and a(1) DJI Tello. The program received a donation from the Schopen Foundation to help fund a Drone and equipment.

The Drone was deployed numerous times in 2020. Several missions were to locate possible suicidal subjects out in a wooded area or large fields. We assisted local fire Departments in larger structure fires to locate hot spots for them. Drones were used to assist the JESO SWAT team in several tactical operations as well.

Drones are being used more and more in Public Safety. We are able to deploy these UAS without putting Officers in harm’s way. Here are some of the other uses the Drone Team provides.

USE OF UAS: The UAS will be operated within the guidelines provided by the FAA. Only authorized operators who have completed the required office or FAA training shall be permitted to operate the UAS.

A UAS may generally be used in the following circumstances (Wis. Stat. 175.55):

 In a public place or on private property with consent or search warrant.  To assist in an active search and rescue operation.  To located an escaped prisoner.  To surveil a place or location for the purpose of executing an arrest warrant.  When there is reasonable suspicion to believe that the use of the UAS is necessary to prevent imminent danger to an individual or to prevent the imminent destruction of evidence.

Other acceptable uses of the drone shall include but are not limited to:

 Mutual aid requests- Mutual aid requests will be evaluated and approved by Sheriff or designee on a case by case basis so long as the requests are within the guidelines set forth in this policy and applicable Wisconsin state laws.

 Natural disaster assessment

 Response to hazardous material spills (e.g. train derailment, tanker truck accident, chemical plant)

 Crowd monitoring operations

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 Special response team operations (e.g. SWAT, Crowd Control Team)

 Criminal Investigations – Caution should be used when using drones for criminal investigations. Search warrants must be obtained under certain circumstances as required by Wisconsin state law.

 Collection of photographic and video evidence of public spaces for significant crimes (e.g. homicides, robberies, etc.)

 Search for evidence or contraband in public areas that may have been discarded by a fleeing fugitive after significant crime

 Training exercises

 Significant vehicle crash investigations on public highways

 Barricaded persons

 In tactical operations under exigent circumstances

Respectfully submitted, Michael Cherti Sergeant, Patrol Division

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OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED STATISTICS 2020 ANNUAL REPORT

This year was unique due to the pandemic with stay at home orders and normal social gatherings being decreased. The Sheriff’s Office still had 126 arrests for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) which was a 20.25% decrease from 2019’s 158 arrests. 93 drivers were male and 33 were females. Of the 126 arrests, 28 refused testing and 42 were a result of a crash. The average blood alcohol content (BAC) for 2020 was 0.163 which was the same in 2019.

High and low months for 2020 were August at 22 arrests and April with 4 arrests. 2020 did give the Sheriff’s Office time to compile stats since 2003 and put them in graph for the past 10 years to show how much of a fluctuation may or may not occur.

Respectfully submitted, Ole E. Olson, Sergeant Patrol Division

OWI Arrests by Gender

200

150 Average Blood Alcohol

100 Females Concentration 50 Males 0.200 Legal Intoxication 0

0.190 Limit =0.08

2016 2012 2013 2014 2015 2017 2018 2019 2020 2011 0.180

0.170 OWI arrested average age 0.160 Average Blood 50 Alcohol 0.150 Concentration 40 30 0.140 20 OWI arrested 20112013201520172019 average age 10 0

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2011

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UNDERWATER INVESTIGATION AND RECOVERY 2020 ANNUAL REPORT

The Jefferson County Dive Team is comprised of 8 divers. The team trains monthly to maintain their skills to better serve the citizens of Jefferson County. Divers are expected to conduct operations in a variety of situations and weather conditions. This year we had a couple members reduce their roles from divers to support staff, but we also welcomed back a couple former members to resume their roles as divers.

Jefferson County continues to upgrade or replace equipment that is 20 years old or older. This is an ongoing effort to reduce liability and risk, and to make the team more effective with gear that’s designed to withstand the potential hazardous environments they work in. The dive team received generous donations this year from Steve Balding and the Calvary Baptist Church in Watertown. With the donations and the sale of the previous dive team vehicle, it helped ease the burden of taxpayers.

With the challenges of this year due to the pandemic, training was cut back dramatically in an effort to help reduce the spread of the virus. However, that didn’t stop the dive team from rallying to help our community and others. The team was called upon in January to help find an individual that had gone through the ice. Due to unsafe conditions the search was halted until March, when, with the help of numerous agencies and the DNR, the victim was found and closure brought to the family. The team was also called upon in the role of mutual aid with Rock County Sheriff’s Office and the Janesville Police Department to look for a drowning victim. The victim was found in that case as well. The Sheriff’s Office is grateful to its wonderful citizens and their continued support.

Respectfully submitted, Sgt. Jason Hacht Dive Team Commander

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COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT 2020 ANNUAL REPORT

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement team now consists of three federally certified Inspectors. The Sheriff’s Office looks forward to the eventual addition of another Inspector in the future.

The three inspectors are required to complete a minimum of 32 detailed and comprehensive inspections annually to maintain their certification. The purpose of these inspections is to ensure the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles on the Jefferson County roadways. Over the course of the 32 inspections, the Inspectors have the responsibility of violation enforcement, as well as placing vehicles with serious violations out of service until repairs are made.

Respectfully Submitted, Jason Behm, Sergeant Patrol Division

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K-9 UNIT ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2020 K-9 Gader -- Deputy Greg Jansen K-9 Balko – Deputy Scott Gukich K-9 Ruben – Deputy Kyle Vande Zande Sgt. Brian Olson Captain Travis Maze

The K-9 unit continues to be a highly utilized and important specialty unit within the Sheriff’s Office. The teams are specially trained to perform drug searches, person tracking, building searches, and area searches, but are also used in other areas, such as to prevent the escape of suspects. The teams maintain their proficiency in these areas through monthly training, working conferences, and the annual certification process through NAPWDA (North American Police Work Dog Association).

In 2020, we had a change within our unit. Since Jason Behm was promoted to patrol sergeant, and Harlow retired, we needed to find our next member. Deputy Kyle Van de Zande was selected as the next K-9 handler. After a selection process with the kennel, F.M. K-9, K-9 Ruben joined our team, and became Kyle’s partner. Those two went through an extensive training program, and came back prepared to serve our community. All the funding for Ruben, including training and equipment, was generously donated by LETTSEW K9.

We replaced Kyle as a decoy, and actually added one more position, giving us 4 decoys. Our new decoys will receive formal training and certification in 2021.

Although scheduled school searches and demos were postponed for the year, the K9 unit was kept busy on the patrol side of things. Finding the odor of narcotics still leads in the numbers as far as utilization, but they’ve also been requested for tracking purposes, and article searches.

We look forward to another busy and hopefully safe year.

Respectfully submitted, Sgt. Brian T. Olson K-9 Unit Supervisor 24

SUPPORT SERVICES ANNUAL REPORT 2020

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Support Services Division continues to be responsible for Civil Process, Courthouse Security, and Transports.

The staff for the Support Services Division consists of one sergeant, four full time deputies and four part time deputies. This amount of staff allowed the security station to be staffed 100% of the time during normal business hours.

The front security station is staffed on a regular basis, therefore the number of weapons confiscated declined. Citizens within Jefferson County, as well as outside the county, have become accustomed to the security station being staffed on a regular basis which, in turn, has caused people to think before coming to the courthouse with weapons.

The criminal act that deputies at the front security station see more frequently is intoxicated persons entering the building to make court appearances. Deputies are able to detect the smell of intoxicants from their breath. The person is then given a preliminary breath test. If there is a positive result for alcohol, that individual is then arrested for bail jumping, for violating their court order, and sometimes charged with driving while intoxicated if they transported themselves to the courthouse. The deputies and the front security station equipment have proven successful in an overall proactive approach to stop or resolve a situation before it becomes a major security issue.

In 2020, the Sheriff’s Office saw a decline in calls for service due to court hearings primarily being held by video rather than in person because of the pandemic. Jury trials had been suspended for approximately one year. Listed below are the statistics we posted in the courthouse during 2020:

2018 2019 2020

 Arrests: 180 196 44  Juries: 29 20 8  Pages/Requests for Deputy: 479 465 121

There was also a decline in the number of transports completed in 2020 because of the pandemic. Court hearings and mental health hearings were being held by video a majority of the time. The implementation of video conferencing in the courthouse and jail in 2011 saved the Sheriff’s Office from having to do several transports and allowed many hearings to still be conducted. Some situations and circumstances still required persons to be transported to other law enforcement and mental health facilities. Support Services completed 146 transports in 2020.

We look forward to continuing the high level of security and assistance to the staff and visitors of the Jefferson County Courthouse in 2021.

Respectfully submitted, Sharee Behm, Sergeant Support Services Division 25

CIVIL PROCESS 2020 ANNUAL REPORT

The Civil Process Division received 915 documents during 2020, served 877 documents, executed 69 Writs, scheduled 18 Foreclosure Sales and returned 31 documents at the Plaintiff’s request, prior to making service.

Of the 69 Writs executed; 5 were Writs of Replevin, 54 were Writs of Restitution, 6 were Writs of Execution Against Property, and 4 were Writs of Assistance. In all 58 of the Writs of Restitution & Assistance cases, the defendant(s) complied with the Sheriff’s Order to Vacate. In the cases of the Writs of Execution Against Property, all 6 were returned unsatisfied.

The 18 Foreclosure Sales required the Civil Process Division to post 36 sale notices.

Invoices generated by the Civil Process Division totaled $38,748.00. Ledger entry payments totaled $8,160.00 and other monies received for service fees totaled $32,358.49.

Respectfully submitted, Sharee Behm, Sergeant Support Services Division

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9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS CENTER 2020 ANNUAL REPORT

The Jefferson County 9-1-1 Communications Center is part of the Sheriff’s Office as a branch of the Patrol Division. The Communications Center is comprised of nine full-time and four part-time dispatchers. Staffing for the center is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with two dispatchers on duty at all times and the ability to have four dispatchers working simultaneously during storms, special events and other peak periods when needed.

In the 9-1-1 Center the two on-duty dispatchers’ multi-task and perform dual roles, both as call-taker and dispatcher unlike other centers that have additional staff that allows them to separate the duties to even the workloads and separate the calls. The dispatchers are responsible for answering more than 20 phones lines, monitoring over 25 different radio channels, monitoring the Statewide WISCOM radio system and handle any walk-in people after hours. The 9-1-1 Center is responsible for answering all non-emergency (administrative calls), emergency (ex. calls from alarm companies), landline 9-1-1, and the Jefferson County 9-1-1 Center is the only 9-1-1 communications center in the county that answers all wireless (cell phone) 9-1-1 phone calls. All non-emergency and landline 9-1-1 calls from within the city limits of Watertown, Whitewater, and Fort Atkinson are answered by their respective 9-1-1 centers. Any wireless 9-1-1 calls received at Sheriff’s Office 9-1-1 Center and is determined to be within the city limits are transferred to the respective cities. Jefferson County is one of several answering points located throughout the state and nation for the National Warning System (NAWAS). This system is used to decimate notifications of natural and technology disasters/emergencies and gives our 9-1-1 Center a direct line of communications to the National Weather Service during severe weather and Wisconsin’s State Warning Center. The 9-1-1 Center is responsible for dispatching 15 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) including 6 paramedic intercept units, 15 Fire Departments that make up Division 118 of Wisconsin MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System), the County Level B HAZMAT Team, County EMS Mass Casualty Trailer, and over 20 different Law Enforcement Agencies. The dispatchers are also responsible for dispatching specialized teams within the Sheriff’s Office such as the Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT), SWAT Team, Dive Team, Jefferson County Emergency Communications Group and the Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s Office.

In 2020, the 9-1-1 Center processed 66,285 calls for service. These calls for service are broken down as follows: 6,331 for Emergency Medical Services (EMS), 5,702 for fire (which includes controlled burns reported to the Sheriff's Office), 17,382 for local police departments and other law enforcement agencies, and 36,870 for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office alone.

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In 2020, the 9-1-1 Center processed around 88,946 phone calls. These calls are broken down as follows: 68,574 non-emergency (administrative), 2,393 emergency, 2,162 landline 9-1-1 phone calls, and 15,817 wireless 9-1-1 calls.

The dispatchers also perform other duties during their shift while they are answering phones and dispatching calls. Some of the duties include entering and updating all warrants, restraining orders, and injunctions issued by the Jefferson County Circuit Courts and some municipal courts. The dispatchers enter these documents electronically into the Wisconsin Department of Justice Crime Information Bureau (CIB), the National Crime Information Center (NCIC/FBI); our Records Management System (in-house computer system referred to as CIS) databases and then file them within the 9-1-1 Center. Several dispatchers are trained by the Department of Justice and serve as validation officers who spend much of their shift double-checking the entries after they are entered for quality assurance along with preforming monthly CIB and FBI validation checks on all the records to keep the information entered into the respective systems current and accurate. Several dispatchers are responsible for training new hires throughout our 15-week long process while others work with our Land Information Office to maintain accurate geographic files in our computer system and maintain the 9-1-1 database. Other dispatchers are responsible for maintaining our computerized 9-1-1 phone system, creating copies of recordings for the records division for open records requests, insure the numerous open shifts in the schedule are covered, participate in public relations events in the community and take part in communications/emergency management exercises.

In 2020 work began on the County’s VHF P25 Simulcast Radio Project. Work included locating and procuring additional tower sites and working together with a broadband company to co-exist on several sites to save the county money. The final system design was approved and equipment purchased. The project was the result of a 2018-2019 study by Elert & Associates Technology Consultants to move the county forward with new communications technology offering First Responders enhanced coverage and increased service. The radio project will be an ongoing project for at least the next two years.

The dispatchers from the 9-1-1 Center are very fortunate to have the continued support of the Law Enforcement Committee, various county committees and especially the County Board on various projects. This continuous support allows us to provide the enhancements necessary to provide the highest level of service that your constituents in Jefferson County expect and deserve.

Between the thin Red line and the thin Blue line lies a thin Gold line. This narrowest of lines represents those who are rarely seen but always heard. The calm voice in the dark; heroes behind the scenes; the golden glue that holds it all together: 9-1-1 Dispatchers

Respectfully submitted, Todd Lindert, Communications Specialist/Coordinator

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JEFFERSON CO. EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 2020 ANNUAL REPORT

The JCEC organization experienced an increase in our emergency activity during our 55th year of service to Jefferson County. We were requested at 19 emergencies and/or unscheduled events, up from 17 emergencies in 2019. The Sheriff’s Office pages JCEC for traffic control and detour assistance at vehicle crashes, structure fires and crime scenes. Traffic incidents are often times investigated by the Major Crash Team. Our volunteers keep the area safe for emergency responders during the initial stages of rendering aid and to deputies working at the scene well after the injured have been cared for. There have been several fire incidents requiring traffic management this year. We have been requested by various cities and municipalities of Jefferson County for events that are not normally on their schedule.

JCECs activity at planned events, such as traffic control at Bicycle events, Marathons, Walks and Runs had to be cancelled this year as the Covid-19 Pandemic forced cancellations of most of our events. In 2019 JCEC provided volunteers at 36 scheduled events, in 2020 we provided volunteers for just 5 events.

In 2020 JCEC was asked to assist the National Guard with security services for the Covid-19 testing at the Jefferson County Fair Park that happens most weekends.

In an average year we provide 300-400 hours of volunteer service to the Jefferson County Fair in the form of fair goer assistance, security and traffic control. The Fair this year was a virtual event and required no assistance from JCEC.

Though our Command post that usually provides computer and communications equipment to all of our law enforcement and emergency responders at the fair was not needed at the event this year we did upgrade our dispatch computer. Also, the emergency lights on the Command post were upgraded this year. Our Command post was utilized this year at a homicide investigation lasting several days. The Command post was also utilized at a political rally for support of our Sheriff’s personnel on scene.

Although our busy schedule made it difficult to put teams together, JCEC remains committed to our Park Patrol program started many years ago. In cooperation with the Sheriff, we are planning training and then patrol coverage in the county parks to help keep those environments safe and enjoyable for local residents and visitors from outside the county.

It is my honor to represent the dedicated volunteers of JCEC. I am grateful for the recognition and support that JCEC receives from the Sheriff and the members of the law enforcement community. We look forward to continuing our work with the deputies, officers, fire and medical responders who protect the citizens of Jefferson County.

Respectfully submitted, Michael Spangler, President Jefferson County Emergency Communications, Inc.

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JAIL DIVISION 2020 ANNUAL REPORT

This past year has been challenging to say the least with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a pandemic being declared, the day to day operations of the Jefferson County Jail had to be changed drastically in order to stay ahead of the pandemic and to avoid an outbreak. As of the writing of this report, there has not been a single positive case among the inmate population within the jail; this was no small feat and credit should go to the staff for staying diligent.

At the end of March, we worked with the courts to reduce the inmate population. By reducing inmate population, we were able to quarantine new intakes and monitor them for the virus. Some of the unsentenced inmates who were sitting on small cash bonds had them converted to signature bonds with new court dates set. We had a large number of Huber inmates who were coming and going from the facility on a daily basis. Having Huber inmates coming and going posed a large risk of bringing the virus into the facility and having the virus take over. Each Huber inmate had their sentences reviewed and screened to determine if they would be able to finish their sentences on GPS monitoring. For those that qualified, they were placed on GPS monitors and monitored by trained jail staff via a web-based program. For those that did not qualify, their Huber was suspended and they finished the remainder of their sentence incarcerated. The average daily population was reduced from 185 to 90+ making it much easier to quarantine the new intakes.

Most programming and activities that occurred in the facility were suspended, to include public visitation. Instead, inmates began utilizing the video visitation on the unit kiosks so that they could still maintain contact and visit with family and friends.

The Jefferson County Literacy Council was able to obtain a grant to purchase a full media center in order to conduct virtual GED and OSHA certifications. Jefferson County was one of the only counties in the State of Wisconsin that continued their GED program through the pandemic and was asked to participate in a virtual program to answer questions from other counties on how the program was set up and run. In 2020 there were 42 inmates who were participating in GED classes and completed testing in several portions of the program with 5 inmates completing the GED/HSED program and earning their diplomas. The OSHA certification was a new program that was introduced into the facility at the end of 2020 by the Jefferson County Literacy Council. One inmate started the program and completed it receiving their certification, resulting in one business conducting an interview with that individual for an apprenticeship upon release. The OSHA certification is a 10-hour course that is taken virtually.

Not only were there changes for the inmates, but the jail staff also had to change their day to day operations. Beginning in the middle of April and through the end of July, jail staff was separated into four working groups. Each group was assigned together to a 7-day rotation of 12-hour shifts. This rotation reduced the amount of contact that shifts had with each other and in turn kept staff COVID incidents to a minimum.

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We are still continuing to prepare for the PREA audit, and will be pushing the audit off until Spring of 2022. In addition to the 4 cameras that were added in 2019, we have added an additional 5 cameras to cover areas in the pod corridors to provide visual coverage of areas of the facility that were previously not covered. This is a requirement in order to successfully pass a PREA audit.

There has been some maintenance completed within the jail. The pod glass that was scheduled to be installed in 2019 was finally installed at the beginning of 2020. This gave the pod officer a much clearer view into all of the units. The duct work and ventilation system were upgraded with an ionizing system to help purify the airflow within the facility. The inside of pod control received new ceiling tiles and a coat of paint, which was much needed.

The lighting in all of the pod units was updated with LED lighting and the showers in all of the pod units were cleaned, scraped and repainted with epoxy paint.

Due to the pandemic and the need to sanitize, a Skytron UVC Robot was purchased through a grant. This unit was utilized to sanitize areas of the jail, squad cars and other heavily used areas of the facility. The Skytron UVC Robot is more commonly known to be utilized in hospitals to sanitize surgery room equipment and the room itself prior to surgical procedures being done. This same piece of equipment was beneficial in sanitizing the Jefferson County Jail and the county squad cars.

We also purchased a Tek 84 Body Scanner to assist with detecting contraband being brought into the facility through various body cavities. This piece of equipment is utilized as an x-ray to be able to detect suspicious items that may be concealed on an individual in areas unseen to staff. Thus far, the unit has been more a deterrent in that the incidents of contraband coming into the facility seemed to have declined. In one instance, the inmate being told they would be scanned had removed contraband from their person and tried to conceal it under the body scanner prior to being scanned.

In 2020, we hired 10 new deputies to fill vacancies within the organization; most of these positions were due to retirements. These new positions start by being assigned to the Jail Division. Some of the new hires needed to attend the 18-week Law Enforcement Academy and the 5-week Jail Academy, after which they finally entered into the 12-week Field Training Program in the Jail; this is a total of 35 weeks before they are ready to be part of the minimum staffing requirements.

The Jefferson County Jail also evaluated their medical and mental health services in the jail. It was determined to put out a request for proposal to solicit bids for medical and mental health services. On October 15, 2020, the Jefferson County Jail transitioned from Advanced Correctional Healthcare to Southern Health Partners. The jail is getting more coverage for medical services with a Physician 1 afternoon a week, 1 full-time RN and 2 full-time LPN’s for week day coverage and a part-time RN and LPN for weekend coverage. In addition, Southern Health Partners is providing 24 hours of mental health services per week to the inmate population.

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2020 OFFENSES OF INMATES HELD IN JAIL

OFFENSE TOTAL ARSON 0 BATTERY 6 BAIL JUMPING 21 BURGLARY 3 CHILD ABUSE 3 CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY 3 CRIMINAL TRESPASS-DWELLING/LAND 3 DEFRAUD INNKEEPER 0 DISORDERLY CONDUCT 14 END SAFETY CON REG LIFE 6 FORGERY 1 HOLDS-OTHER DEPT-WARRANTS 435 HOMICIDE INTENTIONAL USE VEH/WEAPON 2 HOMICIDE BY NEGLIGENT USE VEH WEAPON 0 INJURY BY INTENTIONAL USE VEH WEAPON 1 INJURY BY NEGLIGENT USE VEH WEAPON 0 ISSUE OF WORTHLESS CHECKS 3 MURDER 0 OAR/OAS 27 OWI 101 OTHER TRAFFIC/NVDL/SPEED/ETC 17 PAT-NONSUPPORT/FAMILY OFF 0 PROBATION-PAROLE VIOLATIONS 397 STOLEN PROP-REC/POSS/CONC 0 RESIST/OBST-OFFICER 8 ROBBERY 0 SEX ASSAULT 0 SEX ASSAULT-CHILD 3 THEFT (INCLUDES RETAIL) 17 KEEPING A HOUSE 3 OTHER 397 WARRANTS-PREVIOUS CHGS (JESO SENTENCE) 203 DOM ABUSE-BATTERY 1 DOM ABUSE-DC 22 DOM ABUSE-VIOL REST ORDER 3 DOM ABUSE-CDTP 1 UCSA-POSS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 25 UCSA-W/INT TO DELIVER 1 UCSA-DEL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 14 WEAPONS-CARRY CONCEAL WEAPONS 2 WEAPONS-FELONY POSS 1 WEAPONS-RECKLESS USE 2

TOTAL (2019) 2,851 TOTAL (2020) 1,746

Many inmates are booked into the jail for multiple charges. For the purpose of this report, only the most serious charge is counted for each inmate.

Respectfully submitted, Lisa Handrow, Sergeant Jail Division

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HUBER DIVISION 2020 ANNUAL REPORT

The Huber Division consists of one deputy that serves as the main Huber Officer and one sergeant who oversees the program.

Inmates entering the jail facility with Huber privileges and having qualifying employment are charged $18.25 daily. The jail averages about 21 full-time Huber inmates per day. Huber employment generated $101,707.25 for the Sheriff’s Office. Some inmates come into the jail working part-time, doing child care or attending post high school education. These inmates are charged $18.25 a day for the days they leave the jail. In 2020, part time Huber inmates generated $2317.75 for the Sheriff’s Office.

The Huber officer assisted multiple non-working inmates obtaining gainful employment and filing 44 local positions in within Jefferson County. These inmates requested the help of gaining employment after coming to the jail without steady Full-time employment. Temporary agencies such as Opportunities (DPS), QPS, and Terra Staffing Services were the primary agencies utilized for employment services for inmates. Inmates seeking employment were encouraged to work with the GED program at the Jefferson County Jail. The GED coordinator assisted inmates with resumes, and basic educational/job related skills.

The Huber Division has placed 35 inmates on Electronic Monitoring during 2020, which brought in $51,084.21

Throughout 2020, jail deputies conducted limited on-site Huber checks due to COVID 19. These are completed when the Jail has extra personnel to go physically check on Huber inmates while at work. Huber officers also conducted daily job site checks via telephone calls to inmate employers.

Respectfully submitted, Kevin Brost, Sergeant Huber Division

JAIL MINISTRY 2020 ANNUAL REPORT

The Jefferson County Jail Ministry provides spiritual services to those incarcerated at the Jefferson County Jail. Clergy and lay persons from churches throughout Jefferson County provide these voluntary services. Four days a week, community members enter the jail for worship services and Bible studies. These dedicated community members are known to assist inmates before and after their release from jail.

The Jail Ministry Board is responsible for the oversight of jail ministry functions. Currently the board consists of Captain Margo Gray and Sergeant Matt Kanters. Additional feedback is consistently requested, received, and welcomed from all current Jefferson County Jail Ministry members. Unfortunately, due to the Pandemic of 2020 the efforts of the Jail Ministry were interrupted. Hopefully as we move ahead into the future we can re-establish the in person worship services and bible studies that were so valuable to so many inmates. 33

The following churches and organizations have shared their time and personnel by assisting us with weekly worship services and Bible studies in 2020:

Cambridge: Willerup United Methodist Church

Fort Atkinson: First Baptist Church, St. Vincent DePaul, Friendship Baptist Church, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, and St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

Jefferson: Calvary Baptist Church, Rock River Assembly of God, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, St. John’s Lutheran Church, and St. Vincent De Paul

Watertown: Ebenezer Moravian Church

Numerous other organizations, ministries, churches, and individuals assisted in guiding those people incarcerated throughout the year. Their assistance and activities are greatly appreciated.

Respectfully submitted, Sergeant Matthew Kanters Jail Division

BOOKINGS PER MONTH 3-YEAR COMPARISON

JESO Average Bookings per month

3-Year Comparison

180

161

157

151

150

143 143

142

160

141

133

132 132

131 129

128

125

124 124 124 124

123

122

140

119

117

105 105 105

120 104

95

83 2018

100

72 71

80 66 61 2019

60

41

40 30 2020 20 20 Average 0

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AVERAGE DAILY POPULATION 10-YEAR AVERAGE

YEAR AVERAGE INMATES

2011 158 2012 158 2013 147

2014 146 2015 140 2016 155 2017 168 2018 176 2019 168 2020 114

AVERAGE DAILY POPULATION 2020 BY MONTH / 3-YEAR COMPARISON

JANUARY 165 JULY 95

FEBRUARY 180 AUGUST 97

MARCH 162 SEPTEMBER 97

APRIL 88 OCTOBER 98

MAY 89 NOVEMBER 102

JUNE 92 DECEMBER 98

Respectfully submitted, Lisa Handrow, Sergeant Jail Division

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JAIL FOODSERVICE ANNUAL REPORT 2020

Meals Served Approximately 136,000 meals were served to the jail population in 2020. This number includes Huber bag lunches. We had about 14-28 additional mouths to feed from DCI in Contract inmates in 2020. The number of meals dropped drastically due to Covid.

Food/Operating Cost The approximate total dollar amount spent on food for the Jefferson County Jail in 2020 was $147,000 out of $188,500. About $30,200 of food product was carried over into 2021. With the inventory carry over this comes out to about $.86 per meal without labor/utilities.

The higher food cost is influenced by the high number cold supper meals served, again, being 1 FT position short on cooks and no steady CSW. In 2020 the Foodservice was only able to serve 0 (ZERO) HOT meals for supper the entire year. We had to feed hot Breakfast, hot lunches and bag suppers and use disposable 3 compartment trays to serve the inmates due to the lack of personnel which caused an increase in food cost. The average bag lunch costs $ 1.48 per meal, a hot supper served on a reusable tray with spork can cost anywhere from $.00 to $.98.

USDA Commodities have not been available for over 20 years. As in past years, we continue to search for the best food purchase opportunities, taking advantage of quantity buys and donations whenever possible.

The jail kitchen did receive an estimated $ 10,859.00 in donations from various donors in Jefferson County. We want to thank our donors very much for their generosity.

Labor Hours The inmate CSW (Community Service Worker) program contributed 60.25 labor hours in 2020 this due to Covid and stricter requirements to work in the Kitchen. These were hours the Cooks had to fill in for. In 2019 we had 4929 hours of inmate labor to assist the Kitchen.

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Honors Jail Foodservice would have earned its 13th straight sanitation award since we registered for a restaurant license. As of 2014 this award has been discontinued by the Health Department for reasons unknown. We will still continue to maintain our high standards in the Foodservice. We have recorded NO violations the past 2 years. We were advised that the Health Department would bring this program back in 2017; we are still waiting. We were told by the Inspector that the Jefferson County Jail Foodservice is the cleanest kitchen she inspects and uses us as an example. The Foodservice is subject to monthly health inspections, a yearly state health inspection, a yearly state DOC inspection and an inspection by a licensed dietitian. We also had US Marshal Service and NIS inspect our Foodservice.

The Cooks Our Foodservice Crew consists of one FT Cook Lisa Schlesner hired in 2017, 3 PT cooks-, PT Cook Amanda Bowers hired in 2018, PT Cook Bonnie Wetzel hired in 2018 and PT Cook Courtney Ulrich hired in 2020 & last but not least is Julia Keller, a 20 year veteran, who came back out of retirement as a OPT Cook for 10 hours a week to help keep up our high standards of cleanliness.

Improvements

No major improvements or changes were made to the Foodservice in 2019. But, with the money not used for food we were allowed to replace our 15 year old Food Steamer which we will receive in late Feb or early March.

We are still short a FT Cook that retired in 2010. This position was unfunded in 2015 because the counts were low for a time. We will request the position be reinstated for 2021. Well, due to Covid we didn’t request the 2nd full time position be funded to hire at this time.

Our kitchen is licensed as a restaurant and is able to handle large groups requiring food for any County event.

Respectfully submitted, Brian R. Nesthus, Foodservice Director since 1995 U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist Veteran

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2020 FULL–TIME SWORN OFFICERS Sheriff Paul S. Milbrath Chief Deputy Jeffrey A. Parker – Undersheriff Kevin F. Stapleton Captain Don Hunter, Captain Margareta Gray, Captain Travis Maze Sergeants: (Patrol) Jason Behm, Brian Olson, Rob Scheinkoenig, Ole Olson, Chad Handrow, Michael Cherti; (Detective) Chad Garcia, Dan Horvatin; (Jail) Lisa Handrow, Kevin Brost, Jason Hacht, Matthew Kanters, Eli Wiedenfeld, Chad Roberts; (Support Services) Sharee Brost Sheriff Department Deputies as follows:

Scott Gukich Matthew Wolff Courtney Jacobson Teri Wegner Ryan McIntyre Jarred Gonzalez Kevin Kellogg Adam Thayer Ehrin Eisenberg Michael Williams Adam Kleist Brian Severson Leah Meyer Eric Heine Adam Altreuter Gregory Jansen Amy Heggie Jonathan Olszewski Steven Ganser Vanessa Leonard James Garcia Tina Blake William Johnson Jennifer Rayfield Alan Brawders Kyle VandeZande Michael Priebusch William Dandoy Alison Walker Nicholas Brietenfeldt Gary Curtis Meloney Thorman Dylan Strese Vaughn Johnson Patrick Farley Zachary Koch Duane Amacher Brandon Streng Jacob Danner Paul Schultz Jared Brandenburg Ryan Jarmes Scott Yambor Samuel Pennington Matthew Tesch Rebecca Owen Ryan Viney Michael Zuehlke Scott Bondurant Dylan Agnew Ashley Nedanovski Heather Larson Daniel Heinrich Tanner Schroeder Jay Leonard Katie Ritzman Amber Horstmeyer Dale Punzel Cory Crose Kevin Doebereiner Joseph Franzen Steven Schroeder Ryan Stapleton Peter Betanski Eric Geske Thomas Klemke Nicholas Olszewski Bradley Riesen Amy Mann Donald Petig, Jr. Thianna Wegner Heather Novotny Logan Dahnert Timothy Steinbach Alexander Koeser

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2020 PART-TIME SWORN OFFICERS Deputy Eric Brooks Deputy Robert Meyer Deputy Lori Hogan Deputy Kevin Lynch Deputy Joe Seidel Deputy Gary Steinhorst Deputy Jerry Haferman

NON SWORN FULL-TIME SUPPORT STAFF PART-TIME

Jessica Olszewski – Confidential Secretary Karen Schmidt – Account Clerk Nycol Haberman – Detective Secretary Megan Chentis – Records Clerk Haley Hoffman – Detective Secretary Mindi Rue – Task Force Secretary (job split 40% Sheriff’s Office / Brenda Nitardy – Patrol Secretary 60% Emergency Management) Julie Noll – Detective Secretary Lynn Enke – Process Clerk Crystal Griffin – Clerk Typist / Jail Rebecca Miller – Clerk Typist / Jail Tracy Neuhauser – Receptionist / Secretary

NON SWORN DISPATCHERS FULL-TIME PART-TIME

TODD LINDERT – COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR Carol Verhalen Sue Ebert Denise Nyberg Brenda Nitardy (when needed) Rachel Schloesser Julie Noll (when needed) Gary Schuett Kendell Johnson Lance Shanahan Samantha Gukich Megan Gile Robert Krueger Suzanne Petig Johnathan MacMartin

NON-SWORN KITCHEN FULL-TIME PART-TIME

BRIAN NESTHUS - KITCHEN SUPERVISOR Sue Topel Julia Keller Lisa Schlesner CUSTODIANS: Amanda Bowers David Dorn Bonnie Wetzel John Hogg

FULL-TIME MECHANIC Steven Schoenherr

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SHERIFF’S COMMITTEES 2020

LAW ENFORCEMENT/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Dwayne Morris, Chairman

David Drayna, Vice Chair

Kirk Lund, Secretary Mary Roberts

Brandon White

SHERIFF’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS

Christine Spangler, Chairman William Gaugert, Vice Chair

Kevin Purcell, Secretary

Carl Jaeger Lyle Wuestenberg

JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Office of the Sheriff of Jefferson County is to promote a criminal justice system that balances the protection of life, liberty and property of the community with the rights and privileges of the individual; to protect and perform our sworn duty to uphold the Constitution of the United States of America, the Constitution of the State of Wisconsin, Ordinances of Jefferson County and the Law Enforcement Officers’ Code of Ethics; to insure the Constitutional and statutory duties of the Sheriff are properly administered; and to make choices that are consistent with our pursuit to fashion a credible, professional law enforcement agency, engraving the mark of excellence upon all acts and decisions.

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