Criteria
Deputies assigned to the Criminal Response Unit will be
readily available to follow orders under all types of
conditions, and have the flexibility to improvise under
extreme stress. It is imperative that the members function
in a team environment & maintain a high degree of
physical fitness
Team members must pass a clearly defined physical
fitness test which includes: a 1.5 mile agility run, 300
meter run, push ups, vertical jump, and sit ups.
Training
All CRU Deputies are required to attend a number of very
rigorous schools and trainings. Some of these schools /
training requirements are:
- Successful Completion 19 Week ACT 2 Deputy Sheriff's
Basic Training Academy at Penn State University
- By-Annual Firearms training for Handgun, Shotgun,
Rifle, Etc.
- Bicycle Patrol School
- Community Policing Training
- Specialized tools - OC Spray, Taser, Baton, Etc.
- Recertification Training
CRU Team members must also complete physical fitness
testing to insure proper conditioning.
Job
Description for CRU Officer
Assistance
Upon request the Criminal Response Unit will provide
assistance to any local law enforcement agency. The
Criminal Response Unit will assume an assisting role with
all details. The police department would be notified
immediately of any major crimes or incidents requiring an
investigation by them.
Services Available
The Criminal Response Unit has deputies
trained to perform the following assignments and these
services may be requested:
- Saturation patrols in areas where
drug activity is present
- Bicycle patrol details
- Prisoner transport details
- Patrol's combining foot patrol,
bicycle patrol, & vehicle patrol
- Additional patrols in neighborhoods
where burglaries, thefts, or vandalisms are frequently
occurring
- Construction site details to prevent
thefts or vandalisms
- Additional manpower at special
events such as fairs, carnivals, vip functions, etc.
- Additional manpower to assist with
day-to-day operations of the department, if the need
were to arise as a result of an emergency or exigent
circumstances
- Work crews for litter pick up, trash
removal, painting, etc.
- Special probation (adult and
juvenile) enforcement along with warrant details
- Curfew and Truancy details
Work Crews
The Mission of the Criminal Response
Unit Inmate Work Crew is to perform projects to greatly
improve the appearance of the community, remove eyesores,
and take away any places where criminal activity occurs.
The Criminal Response Team also provides multiple work
crews. This includes utilizing inmates from the York County
Prison and putting them to work cleaning up roads, clearing
brush, painting public areas, and other needs of the
community. These services are provided free of charge, upon
request to any government agency or any non profit
organization who provides a service to the citizens of York
County.
All Municipalities in the County of York can
request an inmate work crew to assist in a project or need
for their community.
From December 2008 , when the Program
began, until February 2010, 8,843 hours of labor were
provided by the inmates to the community. during that time
they collected 1,777 bags of trash & litter and 346
trucks loads of large items and rubbish
Request Process for Municipalities:
1. Agency / Official will submit an Inmate
Work Crew Request Form to the Sheriff’s Office CRU/ Work
Crew Supervisor. (click
on link below)
2. Criminal Response Unit Commander or his
designee will review the Inmate Work Crew Request Form with
agency representative.
3. Work crew sergeant will make initial
determination if the request meets criteria.
3. Work crew sergeant will assess and
schedule the proposed project.
4. Work crew sergeant will sign the Inmate
Work Crew Request Form.
5. Work crew sergeant will then forward the
completed Inmate Work Crew Request Form to the CRU/Work Crew
OIC for final approval.
6. CRU / Work Crew OIC, will review, approve
or decline the request based on the above criteria.
7. CRU / Work Crew OIC will then forward the
signed Inmate Work Crew Request Form back to the work crew
sergeant.
8. Work crew sergeant will schedule project
to begin or notify site representative of denial.
Requirements:
1. Requesting agency is required to provide
all equipment needed for requested job
(Lawnmowers, Shovels, Rakes, Trash Bags,
Etc.)
2. Sheriff’s Office is responsible for the
operation of the job site.
3. Agency may request to visit job site via
the Inmate Work Crew Sergeant only
4. Security and integrity of the job site is
required for all involved parties
5. Agency requesting assistance is required
to appoint a point of contact for the C.R.U.
6. Agency point of contact is required to
meet at job site twice daily to ensure job is done at the
proper location and that the job is performed as expected.
7. The O.I.C. of the C.R.U. or his designee
will have a direct phone number to contact the Agency point
of contact.
All Inmate Work Crew Request Forms may
be submitted to:
York County Sheriff’s Office
Crime Response Unit / Inmate Work Crew
O.I.C.
45 North George St.
York, Pa 17401
Prior to any Job being performed, and
during each requested Work order, the following will be
considered when approving Inmate Work Request Forms:
- Hazards to Life, Health, Property, or
Equipment
- Hazards that may develop during said
Work Request
- Hazards that may develop if Work
Request isn’t started immediately
-
Municipality
Work Request Form
(Click on Link)
Completed Work Crew
Assignments
(Click
link of job site to view
before and after photos. Listed in order of most recent job
site.)
Several
other job sties are being conducted and will be posted upon
completion
York
County Pennsylvania Sheriff's Office Criminal Response Unit
press releases, news, and information.
News
& Information:
27
August 2009
The York County Sheriff’s
Office Criminal Response Unit Inmate Work Crew began working
on multiple projects in York City.......
View
News Release
News
& Information:
01
April 2009
On
March 24th 2009, The York County Sheriff’s
Office Criminal Response Unit Inmate Work Crew began working
on a project in North York Borough.,.....
View
News Release
News
& Information:
January
14 2009
During
the first four months of the Criminal Response Unit, 236 person's
were arrested on 432 Warrants,.....
View
News Release
.
The primary
goal of the Criminal Response Unit is to deter & reduce
crime in York County. The Criminal Response Unit will
provide various services to reduce recidivism rates and work
in partnership with local police agencies to make our
communities safer.
For more information
about the Criminal Response Unit or the Criminal Response
Unit Work Crews, Contact:
Lt. David Godfrey
at 717-771-2496 or by email at dmgodfrey@york-county.org
or
Sgt. Jeffrey S. Barbour at
717-771-9987, or by email at jsbarbour@york-county.org
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