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Adopt a resolution recognizing November 10, 2020 as Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Day in Solano County
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Sheriff, the District Attorney, and the Chief Probation Officer recommend the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution recognizing November 10, 2020 as Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Day in Solano County.
SUMMARY:
In recognition of the contributions of law enforcement records clerks and other support staff to the California justice system, the California Law Enforcement Association of Records Supervisors (CLEARS) has designated November 10, 2020, as Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Day. This day has been set aside to honor the many records clerks who help law enforcement agencies identify, pursue, capture, and process suspected law breakers. The Sheriff's Office, the District Attorney's Office and the Probation Department recognize the need to raise public awareness about the services and functions of record clerks and therefore wish to participate in the upcoming Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Day.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing this agenda item are included in the Department's FY2020/21 Adopted Budget. There is no additional impact to the County General Fund.
DISCUSSION:
When most people think of law enforcement, the image of a police officer or deputy comes to mind. What most may not realize is that there are whole teams of dedicated, hard-working professionals behind the scenes working to support their agencies in a number of ways. Every action an officer makes, from a field interview to a crime report or arrest, generates some record of data. Even with the increase in paperless technologies, most agencies still need assistance with data entry, filing and records management. Law enforcement agencies across the State of Ca...
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