2007-2010 Organization Goals and Objectives

Goal 1 (all bureaus)
Protect the community by preventing and reducing crime and violence.

• Reduce the threat/incidence of crime
  
• Develop strategies and implement resources to respond to terrorism
  
• Develop and support innovative community based programs aimed at reducing crime and violence
  
• Develop and promote effective partnerships with community groups to respond to community needs and expectations, and foster community support

Goal 2 (Jail/Court)
Provide for the safe, humane and secure confinement of persons in custody.

• Provide for safe, secure and humane confinement of detained persons awaiting trial or sentencing, and the sentenced population
  
• Maintain and operate correction facilities in a safe, secure, humane and efficient manner
  
• Ensure sufficient and cost effective operations in the correction facilities
  
• Provide services and programs to facilitate inmates successful return into the community

Goal 3 (all bureaus)
Ensure efficient, consistent and safe function of the criminal justice system.

• Ensure the integrity and safe and secure operations of the judicial system by protecting judges and other participants in court proceedings
  
• Protect crime victims rights and assist in moving them through the criminal justice system
  
• Ensure the appearance of defendants for judicial proceedings or confinement through secure transportation

Goal 4 (all bureaus)
Ensure respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence and accountability in the management and conduct of our workforce and services.

• Promote core values of respect, integrity, teamwork and excellence in our workforce
  
• Provide efficient and cost effective use of resources to ensure public trust and confidence
  
• Improve integrity and security of computer systems and make more effective use of information technology
  
• Strengthen human resource recruitment and performance to ensure a skilled and diverse workforce committed to achieving excellence
  
• Improve organizational effectiveness and operational efficiency of the workforce
  
• Provide timely and consistent services
  
• Provide accessible, accurate, easy to use and current information to meet planning and operational needs
  
• Ensure adequate resources are available to meet responsibilities and achieve excellence
  

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