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8 <br /> increased technological resources. He said there has been a dramatic increase in domestic <br /> calls, and the lethality protocol will increase the time spent even further. He said it is not taking <br /> longer to get to the call, but rather more time is being spent with the people involved in the call. <br /> Commissioner McKee said domestic calls are up, and asked if that is the main reason <br /> for the increase in the volume of calls. <br /> Sheriff Blackwood said no, there are several factors increasing the number of calls. He <br /> said there are more people in the county than before; there is a level of trust within the <br /> community; and the Sheriff is asking people to call for help. He said this number is a good <br /> thing. <br /> Commissioner McKee asked if the number of calls was putting more stress on his staff. <br /> Sheriff Blackwood said if he does his job appropriately, he takes the pressure so his <br /> deputies do not have to. He said he pays close attention to his staff, and there are measures in <br /> place to offer support to those who need it, or may be overwhelmed. He said officers from <br /> around the state want to come to work in Orange County, which is a compliment. <br /> Sheriff Blackwood said Covid-19 has brought many of their departments together <br /> though the pandemic, and it has been challenging, but all are working together. <br /> Sheriff Blackwood expressed thanks for the support his office has received from County <br /> staff and the Orange County Board of Commissioners. He said he hopes some of the practices <br /> put in place due to Covid-19 may continue. He said the efficiency is amazing. <br /> Travis Myren resumed the PowerPoint presentation: <br /> Public Safety <br /> • Non-Departmental Expenditures— page 289 <br /> — Lethality Assessment Protocol - $60,000 <br /> — Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Match - $24,408 <br /> • Required 30% County Match <br /> • Driven by Additional Funding for Organizations due to Raise the Age <br /> Legislation <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said the BOCC voted to add a position to the Sheriff's office for <br /> an SRO at Eno River Charter School, and asked if there was any update. <br /> Sheriff Blackwood said the position has been filled, and the agreement was for a yearly <br /> renewable contract. He said the school wants to continue with it. <br /> Travis Myren said almost all pubic safety positions would be exempt from the hiring <br /> freeze, especially those with a funding stream. He resumed the PowerPoint presentation: <br /> General Government <br /> (Donna Baker was in attendance) <br /> • Board of County Commissioners — page 74- 7:47pm <br /> • Total expenditure budget - $987,832 <br /> — Increase of$1,703 over FY2019-20 <br /> • Boards and Commissions Software Upgrade - $25,000 <br /> — Transfer from Board Technology Fund in CIP <br /> • Compensation Adjustment - $12,709 <br /> — Effective December 1, 2020 <br /> — Amendment Submitted to Eliminate December Adjustment <br /> • Countywide Travel and Training Reduction — ($25,400) <br /> General Government <br /> • Board of County Commissioners— page 75 <br />