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5. Provide information about available legal services. 6. Improve prison inmate's chances for successful rehabilitation by providing education and training for inmates. 7. Implement community-based and problem-oriented policing. 8. Implement proactive animal control education and enforcement to promote safety, health and quality of life. (County Commission, Sheriff, EMS, Planning Services, Emergency Management, Public Safety Services, County Court Support) The Sheriff's Department has major role in law enforcement activities countywide. The Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer in the county. The County Commission provides funding to assure adequate manpower and equipment. Along with municipal police departments the Sheriff coordinates school safety considerations among the two school systems. Emergency Management responsibility countywide is delegated by state statute to the Cabarrus County Emergency Management Coordinator. Bringing together municipal, volunteers and state response agencies is a key responsibility of the co .unty. Emergency response agencies routinely coordinate training activities for those situations requiring multi-agency response. The county provides jail space for inmates awaiting trial and for those convicted of a crime but waiting space at a state institution. There is a need for more jail space. The County Commission will consider options based on studies of operational costs, construction alternatives and community needs. The County Commission with the agreement of the Sheriff accepted countywide responsibility for animal control enforcement. Pet ownership must stress accountability. Far too many pets are euthanized annually. B. Family & Youth & Senior Citizens 2. Involve faith-based institutions in Envision Cabarrus 3provide accessible and affordable childcare that helps prepare the child to be successful in school.. (County Commission, Department of Aging, Parks Department, Library System, Planning Services, Development Services, Cooperative Extension and Social Services) County Social Services works with faith based institutions to enhance the connection between the agency and community groups. Interaction provides a direct link to citizens within a familiar environment. Expansion of this relationship is being pursued when considering satellite office locations for Social Service functions. l~A significant role for the county involves DSS and Smart Start in support of improving childcare options within the county. In partnership the two agencies along with many public, non-profit and faith based community groups work together to enhance and expand "quality" childcare opportunities. 7