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Pam on Public Safety ...
Pam Slater has consistently made public safety a top priority. She voted to add nearly 500 Deputies, over 2,000 jail beds, a new central jail, and a methamphetamine strike force. Crime is down 40%, in part because of her strong commitment to law enforcement. That's why both the Deputy Sheriffs and the Police Officers Associations support her reelection.
Some of Pam Slater's Law Enforcement Accomplishments
- Directed the Chief Administrative Officer to evaluate the feasibility and costs of constructing "Family Restrooms" to increase public safety, in particular for our children, in county parks planned for construction or rehabilitation. This action is known as the Matthew Cecchi Public Safety Act. See Pam's Memo to the Supervisors and related press clippings about this important issue.
- Supported putting more funds toward law enforcement. Funding for the Sheriff s Department, which provides law enforcement to the unincorporated area and nine contracted cities, has been increased 46 percent since 1993, up from $157 million to $230 million. (1999)
The Sheriffs Department now employs nearly 1,800 deputies, detectives and corrections deputies - the highest number of cops on the street in the county's history. (1999)
Proposed and won approval for a consolidation of the San Diego Marshal's office and the Sheriff's Department. This merger will result in increased efficiency and an improved level of service in serving outstanding warrants. (1999)
Appropriated $95,000 to buy supplies for the Senior Volunteer Patrol programs serving the unincorporated areas and the North Coastal cities. (1999)
Supported and approved a 10 percent pay hike over two years for Sheriff s deputies. (1999)
Approved the re-engineering of the County's Probation Department, which resulted in 55 more probation officers being on the streets to supervise convicted offenders. (1999)
To help prevent wildfires and lessen the damage they cause, Supervisor Slater helped form the San Diego Fire Safe Council, comprised of representatives from fire agencies, the building industry and government. (1999)
Proposed and won approval to create an automated victim notification system to protect crime victims, particularly victims of rape, stalking and domestic violence. (1998)
Proposed state legislation to empower the County of San Diego to set a speed limit of 35 MPH on specific highways, other than State highways, that are located in Rural Residence Zones. (1998)
Proposed changes in state law to require all sexual offenders to show verifiable proof of residency when registering with local law enforcement agencies, at their initial registration, at annual updates, on the anniversary of their date of birth and when they move to another jurisdiction. (1997)
Proposed and won approval to create an automated victim notification system to protect crime victims, particularly victims of rape, stalking and domestic violence. (1997)
Health warning signs at 19 storm-water drain outfalls
Supported and influenced approval of the North County courthouse expansion project. (1996)
Provided funding for new equipment and staff at Sheriffs crime lab. (1996)
Developed the county's new policy on Proposition 172 growth funds, ensuring they benefit law enforcement. (1996)
Established six-month pilot project to issue microcassette recorders to Sheriffs deputies. (1996)
Developed new policy regarding seized assets and family support. (1996)
Provided funding for additional Sheriffs deputies in the unincorporated area. (1996)
Established the financing plan for the Regional 800 Mhz Communications System. (1996)
Developed changes to an ordinance to further prevent deaths of children due to pool drownings. (1996)
Approved, with other board members, the plan for a North County drug court. (1996)
Added $3 million to the County's Medical Services budget. (1996)
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