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i 6.1 F Page 21 Grand Jur Res onse Y P Page 4 , , Law Enforcement 1. The most effective preventative measure against sexual offenders is making regularly scheduled and random contact, plus ongoing observafion. Response: Respondent agrees with the finding. However, we also agree the GPS monitoring of all sex offenders is increasingly becoming the most effective monitoring strategy. The legality of GPS monitoring of sexual offenders not on Parole or Probation, is yet to be settled in the Courts. 2. Due to fhe econom as well a y s State budgef reductions, the San Mafeo County Board of Supervisors has had to reduce all depa►tment budgets, including law enforcement. Response: Respondent agrees with the finding. 3. Sex offenders re-offend at a rate of 50 % or more. !n the past, the SherifPs O�ce and all local !aw enforcement agencies ac�ively monitored San Mafeo County's offenders. Due to budget cuts, this activity has diminished and dedicated sex unit personnel have been rolled into general investigations. Response: Respondent agrees with the finding. 4. Consistent and intensive monftoring of convicted sex offenders when releasec! by parole/probation is performed inconsistently throughouf San Mateo Counfy. Some city police depar�ments have extensive proeedures in place to monitor sex offenders while others perform the minimum required by law. Response: Respondent agrees with the finding. 5. There is insufficient sharing and coordination of information about sexual offenders among law enforcement agencies within the County. Respondent disagrees wholly with the findings. We believe coordination, cooperation and sharing among the Sheriff's �ffice, Probation, District Attorney's Office and local law enforcement agencies within San Ma#eo County may be the best anywhere in the State of California. These agencies have been working together and sharing information for decades. In San Mateo County, we pride ourselves in our ability to coordinate information quickly and effectively both in person and through the use of our technology. Our communication success starts with the San Mateo County Police Chiefs and Sheriff Association, which drives the regional cooperation through many County-wide protocols such as Child Abduction and Children's Sexual Abuse po(icies.