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What is the primary purpose of establishing and routinely updating goals and operational objectives within the Sheriff's Office?
What is the primary purpose of establishing and routinely updating goals and operational objectives within the Sheriff's Office?
- To limit the discretion of individual officers in daily operations.
- To provide guidelines for establishing and routinely updating goals and operational objectives of the Sheriff's Office and each component within the agency. (correct)
- To ensure compliance with state laws and regulations.
- To create a standardized approach to community policing strategies across all units.
In the context of the Sheriff's Office Policy and Procedures, how does the document define 'Goals'?
In the context of the Sheriff's Office Policy and Procedures, how does the document define 'Goals'?
- A specific, measurable action that must be completed within one year.
- A broad statement of the result the agency intends to achieve, typically requiring more than one year, and allowing for measurement of achievement. (correct)
- An immediate response to a critical incident, adjusting resource allocation to the situation.
- A detailed financial projection outlining anticipated revenues and expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year.
According to the policy, what role do all members of the Sheriff's Office play in the goal-setting process?
According to the policy, what role do all members of the Sheriff's Office play in the goal-setting process?
- All members have input into the goal-setting process through active solicitation by Supervisors or through written suggestions and recommendations. (correct)
- Members are primarily responsible for executing goals set by the Sheriff without direct input.
- The policy dictates that members may only contribute to goal modifications if they hold a supervisory position.
- Members are tasked with independently developing individual goals that align with the agency's mission.
What considerations are specifically mentioned in the policy as important when compiling both long-term and short-term Goals and Objectives?
What considerations are specifically mentioned in the policy as important when compiling both long-term and short-term Goals and Objectives?
To whom are the summaries containing an evaluation of the component's present Goals and Objectives, and suggested Goals and Objectives for the upcoming year forwarded after review by Division Captains?
To whom are the summaries containing an evaluation of the component's present Goals and Objectives, and suggested Goals and Objectives for the upcoming year forwarded after review by Division Captains?
Flashcards
What is a Goal?
What is a Goal?
A relatively broad statement of the result the agency intends to achieve, typically requiring more than one year.
What is an Objective?
What is an Objective?
The result the agency intends to attain in order to achieve partial fulfillment of a goal; shorter time (less than one (1) year) to accomplish.
What is the purpose of this order?
What is the purpose of this order?
To provide guidelines for establishing and routinely updating goals and operational objectives of the Sheriff's Office and each component within the agency.
What is a Fiscal Year?
What is a Fiscal Year?
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What is the purpose of Agency Goals?
What is the purpose of Agency Goals?
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Study Notes
- This order outlines the purpose, policy, definitions, and procedures related to goals and objectives within the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
- The effective date of this policy is 03/18/08.
Purpose
- Establishes guidelines for routinely updating the goals and operational objectives of the Sheriff’s Office and its components.
Policy
- Goals and objectives are set for each organizational component.
- Goals and objectives are updated annually in line with the agency's mission statement.
Definitions
- Fiscal Year: Runs from October 1st to September 30th of the following year.
- Goals: Broad statements of what the agency aims to achieve, usually requiring more than one year, and are measurable where possible.
- Objectives: Results the agency wants to achieve to partially fulfill a goal, achievable in a shorter time (less than one year).
Procedures in Establishing Goals
- Goals and objectives are flexible and can change yearly based on original intention, current application, and potential for achievement.
- All members provide input into setting goals through supervisors' active solicitation, written suggestions, or recommendations.
- Supervisors are responsible for actively soliciting and considering suggestions from members to improve Sheriff’s Office operations,
- This is a mandated function for every Bureau, Division, Section, and Unit.
- Suggestions or recommendations should be submitted in writing to the member’s Division Captain through the chain of command.
- Population trends, workload, staffing, member input, capital improvements and additional equipment should be considered when setting goals.
Agency Goals
- Agency Goals are established to promote operational efficiency to ensure safety and security of Osceola County residents.
- Goals include providing effective law enforcement and community service in a safe, cost-effective, and professional manner.
- Goals include reducing criminal activity and conditions that foster crime and fear of crime.
- Goals include functioning as officers of the court.
- Goals include establishing a working environment fostering staff development, fair treatment, and leadership through supervisory accountability.
- Goals include developing community partnerships to maintain high-quality life standards in Osceola County.
Review of Goals
- Division Captains periodically assess each component's progress toward goals and objectives, potentially through meeting notes.
- After review by Division Captains, summaries are sent to the Sheriff or designee by the first week in March, with evaluation and suggestions.
- The Sheriff reviews submitted goals/objectives and creates overall goals/objectives for the next fiscal year.
- Goals and Objectives are distributed to all agency members no later than August each year.
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