Ttem 2.8 Consider, disc+_~ss and appr^ave Special Opei~,ations
Unit, financial assistance. tSher^iff?
Sheriff {{wiser addressed the Co+_trt on setting +_ip a
Special Oper^atians Unit far they Sheriff" s Depar-~tment.
Sheriff stated that the Task Fnrce can not do ail of the
work that needs to be done. The Task Farce can nat get tv a
problem right away. The Sheriff wants to be able to work on
the problem r-~ight away. Several. people spoke in support of
Sher^iff liaises Special Operations Unit. They also stated this
wa+_~ld not hurt the Task Force. ~T+_~dge Denson wants to set +_ip a
meeting with the Sheriff, Task Farce and the Commissioners to
see if there is a problem with the two +_~nits. So that this
wo+_~ld not h+_~rt the •F+_~nding for the Task For^ce.
. COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST
PLEASE FURNISH UNt; tJtt(l`;(NAL AND FIVE COPIES OF TH[S I'ciaiyi.iES i r~iJi~ DO%UMENTS
"--~ TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT.
MADE BY Sheriff Frances A. Kaiser
MEETING DATE: May 12 , 19 9 7
OFFICE. Kerr County Sheriff ' s
Department
TIME PREFERRED A - M .
SUBJECT (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC)
Unit, fianical assistance.
Consider, Discuss, and approve Special Op_erat-.io
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED (PLEASE STATE REASON)
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PIZESENTAT[ON
IF PERSONNEL MATTER - NAl~ OF EMPLOYEE
45 min.
NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT Frances A. Kaiser ~~/( 6l,tiJ.~
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is pasted in accordance with Title S,
Chapter S S l and 5 S2, Government Code, is as follows:
Meeting scheduled for Mondays
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY:
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON:
5:00 P.M. previous Tuesday.

_.. All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate information has
been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court Meetings. Your cooperation will
be appreciated and contribute towards you request being addressed at the earliest opportunity See Agenda
Request Rules Adopted by Commissioners' Court.
KERR COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION
REQUEST FOR EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO OPERATE SPECIAL OPERATION
1) One Patrol Unit /with Equipment to work the Interdiction Program.
Equipment Needed:
a) Radio
b) Overhead Lighting
c) Cage
d) Video Equipment
Purpose: To stop the flow of narcotics coming into Kerr County from surrounding
areas.
Estimated price: $ 22,000
"* 2) One vehicle to be used as a investigative unit. (Proposed: purchase from used D.P.S.
fleet).
Estimated Price; $ 9,000
Equipment Needed:
a) Hide away radio.
Estimated Price: $ 1200
Purpose: To be used in~the Overt, and Covert Investigations of Narcotics.
"' 3) One AudioNideo Transmitting Device.
Purpose:
1) To enhance Criminal Prosecution.
2) To allow Confidential Informants to make drug transactions with
suspects when a officer can not be introduced.
3) To enhance Officer Safety during covert operations.
Estimated price: $ 1,200
**' 4) One Panasonic Mini Tape Recorder.
Purpose: To enhance clarity in Covert Operations, Interviews, Case Management,
and Court Testimonials.
Estimated Price: $ 400.00
5) Moneys to be expended for training in new investigative techniques, and trends in order
to ensure that officers perform in the highest professional level, and also certain
Narcotic related books, and materials to assist with identification, common practices,
and penalty enforcement in Narcotic related offenses. Not only will this help educate the
officers of the unit, but will greatly reduce the Vicarious Liability to Kerr County.
Estimated Price: $ 1400
"' 6) Moneys to be expended on the purchase of Narcotics, Investigative expenses,
and the payment of Confidential Informants.
Estimated Cost per year: $ 5,000
-~ 7) One officer to conduct Interdiction work, and assist with Investigations.
Purpose: To stop the illegal flow of Narcotics into Kerr County.
Salary: $20,217
'` ONE TIME EXPENSE: $ 60,417.00 ANNUAL RECURRING EXPENSE: $ 26, 217.00
* IMMEDIATE NEEDED FUNDS; $ 16,800.00
Goals
1) The detection, and surveillance of known or suspected narcotic violators.
2) The arrest, and prosecution of same.
3) Interdiction practices to stop the illegal flow of narcotics into Kerr County.
4) To stop the narcotic sales, and usage by our youth in Kerr County.
5) Money, Property, and Narcotic Seizures.
*** Indicates IMMEDIATE Financial needs at this time to combat the drastic drug epidimic plaguing our
Youth, and Kerr County.
~~ Q~~~
Sheriff Frances A. Kaiser
INCOMING REVENUE
HOUSING OUT OF COUNTY PRISONERS
October 1996 through March 1997
Agency:	Amount Paid:
City of Kemille	S 7,202.00
City of Ingrain	S 120.00
Bandera County	514,665.00
Gillespie County	$42,070.00
Kimball County	S 350.00
Dallas County	1S ,260.00
TOTAL: $65,485.00
INMATE TELEPHONE COMMISSION
Month:	Amount Paid:
October 1996	$1,224.88
November 1996	51,639.48
December 1996	51,482.54
January 1997	51,261.96
February 1997	1 841.42
TOTAL:	$7,450.28
Item 2 8 Consider ~n5 ecial
Discuss and approve p
Unites financial
assistance. (Sheriffl
May 12r 1997
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