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When a vehicle is towed to the Sheriff's Compound on Powell Rd the PINK COPY of the tow receipt will be placed over the left visor and the LEGIBLE yellow copy is to be turned in to Lt. Dodge at Powell Rd.

Uniform Division Personnel: Effective immediately, any purchases made for and through the Richland County Sheriff's Department must have prior approval utilizing the Departmental Purchase Request Form. This form must have written approval from the Unit Captain, the Division Commander, and the Chief Deputy. This directive also includes all open purchase orders for any item or services.

Any purchases made without proper approval and the Departmental Purchase Request Form will constitute an unauthorized purchase.

Should you have any questions, please contact Chief Scott.

As a reminder, whenever a recorded incident or traffic stop results in the requirement for an Officer Defensive Action Report, Vehicle Pursuit Form or IA investigation, the officer shall remove the recorded tape, DVD or other media from the recorder when the processing of the suspect has been completed or when the officer has cleared the scene. Officer will bring said recording to IA for reproduction by IA staff. Under no circumstances will officers make copies of their own recording without approval. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Chief Berkheimer.

Welcome to the RCSD Employee Web!

Comments or suggestions for the employee web can be emailed to Jpoole@rcsd.net

The Summons Book Audit Report for 2009 from the Department of Public Safety has been received and Pop has started the process of auditing the tickets. To make Pop more accessible to Deputies he will be working from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm on the following dates:

August 19th
September 2nd
September 16th
September 30th

Submission of Unsafe Firearms to Evidence

Occasionally, an officer will be in possession of a loaded (or presumed to be loaded) firearm that he/she cannot safely unload.

Please follow these procedures:

a) NEVER attempt to unload a firearm that you are uncomfortable with or are unsure about.

b) If this situation occurs after normal business hours, on weekends or holidays, contact the Evidence staff by phone to let them know that you will be placing a loaded/unsafe firearm in an evidence locker. The board in the Desk Sergeant’s area has the Evidence on-call contact information.

c) Place a sign labeled “Unsafe Weapon Inside” on the outside of the locker to notify evidence personnel of the loaded firearm inside. These signs are now available in the evidence in-take area.

d) Make sure to provide the necessary paperwork so that the firearm can be entered into ACISS (Incident and NCIC Reports). Complete the Evidence/Property Label and place the firearm in a gun box. Do not use a bag. Be sure to place the “Unsafe Weapon Inside” sign on the outside of the evidence locker.

e) If you are presented with this situation during normal business hours, bring the weapon to HQ and Evidence personnel will contact a Firearms Examiner to render the firearm safe for submission.

Thank you for your cooperation.
Major Stewart

If you wish to work special duty at the 2009 State Fair, you need to complete the request form (found here), and place it in Capt. Plexico's box at the main HQ (Region Seven Box) no later than August 05, 2009.

The hours listed on the form are the hours we will work. Do not make up your own hours.

As a matter of information the Sheriff’s library has been moved from the Records Office to the second floor of the Headquarters Building in the Uniformed Division Office (adjacent to the elevator). All books must be signed out and returned within a two week period. Books can be signed out for an additional two week period if necessary.

Books available for checkout

When you have a change of name and/or address, the following forms MUST be filled out and returned to
Mrs. Angela Davis.

Personal Information Sheet

Retirement plan enrollment
(in the ACTION REQUESTED section in the top right, check the "change in information" box, then complete the form with your new information)

Upcoming Events:

	Full Calendar of Events

	County Holiday Schedule

	Magistrate Court Schedule

	Preliminary Hearings
		08-13-2009 ASG Det Center 12:45pm

		08-13-2009 ASG Det Center 2:00pm
		08-14-2009 1400 Huger St. 12:45pm
		08-14-2009 1400 Huger St. 2:00pm
		08-20-2009 ASG Det Center 12:45pm

		08-20-2009 ASG Det Center 2:00pm
		08-21-2009 1400 Huger St. 12:45pm
		08-21-2009 1400 Huger St. 2:00pm



	CDV Bench Trials
	08-12-2009

	CDV Jury Trials




	Training
	Qualification/Practice dates - RCSD Firing Range: August 12: Off Duty Weapon Practice: 8:00- 9:00am Duty Weapon Practice: 9:00-11:00am August 26: Off Duty Weapon Practice: 8:00- 9:00am Duty Weapon FUNDAMENTALS Practice: 9:00-11:00am (apprx 50 rounds needed) Please sign up at Crane Creek or by e-mail rcsdrange@aol.com You will need a total of 25 rounds to fire "Off Duty / Backup Qualification." You will need a total of 20 rounds to fire "Duty Weapon Practice." Ammo may be purchased at Crane Creek

Did you know...

Richland County provides employees access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Our current EAP provider is Palmetto Employee Assistance Program (PEAP). PEAP can assist you or your family members with a substance abuse problem, financial counseling, and mental health counseling FREE. There is no cost to our employees and it is completely confidential to use this service. The County pays a monthly premium for all employees. PEAP's phone number is 803-581-7327.

Required Annual Physical:

Effective January 1, 2009, all Richland County Sheriff’s Department personnel will be required to have an annual physical. The report found HERE must be completed and submitted to be kept on file.
You can schedule your own physical utilizing your own doctor or Dr. Paul Plante has agreed to see Richland County Sheriff’s Department employees. Physicals are covered by our insurance.
The purpose of this requirement is to make sure our people are healthy and do not have any unknown medical conditions.

Training will assist in scheduling physicals if needed and monitor compliance to this policy.

This policy is for you and your health.

Leon Lott, Sheriff

See Sheriff Lott getting his physical

SRO Calendar