Public Safety
Sheriff’s Department
The Department can accomplish new public safety initiatives primarily by capitalizing on additional Proposition 172 and 2011 Public Safety Realignment (AB 109) funding. The table below details the numerous ongoing funding initiatives planned for the upcoming fiscal year.
An additional $82,765,000 in one-time funds (including reserve usage) be allocated:
- $40.8 million of additional Prop 172 ($40.0 million) and AB 109 ($0.8 million) funding to finance various Sheriff projects;
- $25.0 million in AB 109 Funds set aside for a potential West Valley Detention Center Infirmary;
- $17.0 million from the Asset Replacement Reserve to fund the replacement of an existing Sheriff’s Department Rescue Helicopter
2nd District Impact:
- Sheriff’s Department is requesting the addition of 5 Detective/Corporals to assist first line supervisors (Sergeants) with patrol calls and training to increase customer service on patrol. The Sheriff is planning to deploy one of these new positions at the Fontana station.
- The additional Detective/Corporals in Internal Affairs will free up Sergeant staff time.
| Approved | New Staff Approved | 2023-24 (in millions) |
|---|---|---|
| Sheriffs Executive Staff – 1 Assistant Sheriff and 1 Deputy Chief | 2 | $ 1.1 |
| Patrol Operations – 5 Detective/Corporals – Paul 60 | 5 | $ 1.4 |
| Internal Affairs – 4 Sheriff’s Detective Corporals and 1 Office Specialist | 5 | $ 1.2 |
| Aviation – 1 Aviation Mechanic | 1 | $ 0.1 |
| Range – 1 Deputy Sheriff | 1 | $ 0.2 |
| Coroner Public Administrator – 8 Positions | 8 | $ 1.1 |
| Public Administrator – 1 Position | 1 | $ 0.1 |
| Tech Services – 6 Positions | 6 | $ 0.8 |
| Big Bear Station – 1 Sheriff Custody Specialist | 1 | $ 0.1 |
| Employee Resources – 1 Office Assistant III/ 1 Office Specialist | 2 | $ 0.1 |
| Bureau of Administration – 1 Personnel Technician | 1 | $ 0.1 |
| HDDC Expansion | 38 | $ 8.1 |
| Services and Supplies – Operations – Inflation | 0 | $ 2.2 |
| Vehicle Inflation – Vehicle Inflation | 0 | $ 3.0 |
| Technology Infrastructure – Various Technology Improvements | 0 | $ 1.5 |
| Overtime – Overtime – Year 6 | 0 | $ 1.5 |
| Taser Program Replacement – Taser Program Replacement | 0 | $ 1.6 |
| Countywide Security Services Contract – Countywide Security Services Contract | 0 | $ 0.4 |
| Services and Supplies – Corrections – Services and Supplies – Corrections | 0 | $ 2.0 |
| Special Investigations – Deputy Sheriff – Detentions | 0 | $ 1.4 |
| Special Investigations – Sergeant – Detentions | 0 | $ 0.3 |
| Jail Security Electronics Maintenance Contract | 0 | $ 0.5 |
| Jail Security Electronics Maintenance Contract | 0 | $ 0.3 |
| Total | 71 | $ 28.6 |
Probation
Mobile Operation Services
$1.3 million: The Department is recommending to use state grant funding to implement a mobile operation that takes services to isolated clients, increasing vital supervision contact, which will allow clients to successfully complete probation requirements and reduce recidivism.
2nd District Impact:
For those who experience transportation or homelessness issues bringing probation services to them. Probation office in the west end, which is in Fontana. Additional benefits may include expanded local/on-site services such as virtual courts, virtual classes, expedited completion of documentation, and distribution of clothing and personal hygiene items.
Multi-Dimensional Rehabilitation Partnership (MAP) Program Expansion
$1.0 million ongoing: The Department is recommending using Public Safety realignment to expand its MAPS program, which is now seeking to expand the amount of job training available to probationers.
2nd District Impact:
- targeted toward the local adult re-entry population. By increasing specific job training and certification,
- tuition assistance for both college level classes and vocational focused programs, the Probation Department seeks to promote sustainable and viable employment for local probation clients. Identified training programs may include: Forestry/Fire Suppression Services, Welding, Computer/IT, Professional Development, Career Development, Community College Partnership (Construction Trades, HVAC, Logistics, Hospitality, Machine Operations, Airframe and Power-plant A&P, Avionics, Diesel Mechanic, etc.), Higher Education, Heavy Equipment Operator, CAD, General Automotive.
District Attorney
Establish a Homicide Unit
$2.6 million: The DA is requesting to establish a Homicide Division to investigate and prosecute complex homicide cases that involve multiple defendants, witnesses, and victims and require oversight.
2nd District Impact:
Specialized team of prosecutors, investigators, and paralegals trained and experienced to deal exclusively with homicide cases within San Bernardino County. While their office location will be in San Bernardino, their cases will span the entirety of the County, including the Second District. Will ensure accountability for the perpetrators and resolution for the family of victims.
Cases eligible to be handled by Homicide Unit
Specifically in the second district, there are several cases of note eligible to be handled by the Homicide Unit:
- The killing of a 44-year-old mother and her eight-year-old daughter, stabbed to death in their home, and the attempted murder of a family friend occurring in Rancho Cucamonga in 2021.
- The brutal gang murder of Andrew Gallegos and Max Reyes in Ontario in January 2020 resulting in the filing of two murder charges, an attempted murder charge, and numerous special circumstance allegations.
- In May 2020, the horrific rape and murder of two women, Jeanne Marie Councilman in Upland and Roseanne Turner in Ontario, resulting in the filing of two counts of murder with special circumstances. Based on the perpetrator’s record and the facts of these crimes, the Death Penalty is being sought.