Kudos! King County DPD recognized for working to simplify Miranda warning for juveniles
A recent Bloomberg News Article, Kids Need Miranda Rights They Can Understand, highlights the work King County’s Department of Defense (DPD) has done on having developmentally appropriate Miranda warnings for juveniles.
The article states “In effect, in most cases the criminal justice system approaches juvenile suspects with confusing language to advise them of their rights, then proceeds to interrogate them without the benefit of counsel. It’s a recipe for injustice.”
Thank you to Katherine Hurley, DPD Attorney, and Anita Khandelwal, DPD Policy Director, for their outstanding work on this important project.
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Chief gives primer on Airport Rescue & Firefighter unit
Crossposted from the Centerline
By Chief Nathan Elledge, Airport Rescue & Firefighting
For more than a year, I’ve had the privilege to serve as your Chief of Airport Police and Fire here at King County International Airport/Boeing Field. During my tenure, I’ve noticed that there seems to be some confusion as to who has jurisdictional responsibility when it comes to police and fire response at the airport. Given that, I’d like to provide you with an overview of who we are and what we do.
The King County Airport Police and Fire Department, commonly known as the ARFF (Aircraft Rescue & Firefighter) unit, is comprised of 18 men and women from the King County Sheriff’s Office. They are uniquely cross-trained to handle police, fire and EMS duties at the Airport. Our staff includes a fire inspector, as well as a dedicated trainer who helps keep our staff trained to the highest level.
Read more at the Centerline
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Help us “Crush the Crown” in 2018!
It’s been a decade since King County switched to an illustration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as our logo. We take pride in having Dr. King represent our county, the only jurisdiction in the world named for the civil rights icon.
While Dr. King’s image can be found all over King County, there are still a few places where the old crown logo appears. That’s where you come in!
We’re looking to “Crush the Crown” in 2018 – and we need your help to do it. If you see an old logo somewhere, let us know where it is by reporting it at www.kingcounty.gov/CrushTheCrown. Provide as many details as you can about the location – you can even upload a photo! Completed reports will be entered in a random drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. on February 28.
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Featured Job: Patient Services Representative – Float Pool
Closing Date/Time: Wed. 02/14/18 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Salary: $21.23 – $28.25 Hourly
Job Type: Various – See Supplemental Information Statement
Location: Various Locations Throughout King County, Washington
Department: Department of Public Health–Community Health Services
Description: Public Health – Seattle & King County is seeking Patient Services Representatives to become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and diverse team in our Float Pool. The Patient Services Representative is generally the first point of contact for patients, both in person and over the phone; s/he must consistently maintain excellent customer service standards.
Our clients are culturally, socially, and linguistically diverse. Applicants should be committed to working with diverse populations to provide excellent customer service to people from a broad range of cultures, communities, backgrounds, and experiences, including people experiencing homelessness and/or mental illness. This position supports and advances the Community Health Services Division’s values for fair and culturally-competent service delivery, innovative, effective and efficient application of resources, building a culture of performance, expanding opportunities to seek input, and listen and respond to clients.
Contact: For more information contact Nic Horea at 206-263-8736 or Nicolae.Horea@kingcounty.gov.
Learn more about this position, or view all available jobs.
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Social Media Spotlight: King County Youth Justice blog
The King County Youth Justice blog updates you on work the County and its partners are taking on to reduce youth interaction with the juvenile justice system – especially for youth of color who are disproportionately represented in it. Each post highlights the County’s continuous efforts to improve its support of lasting, positive youth development.
Follow the KC Youth Justice blog today.
Click here to view all King County social media pages.
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Survey said! Results of the Employee Health & Well-Being Survey
Crossposted from Healthy Incentives
King County is overhauling the Healthy Incentives program based on what we heard from employees. In 2017, you provided valuable input that will help us shape the new program to support your diverse interests and wellness goals in a more meaningful way.
We’ve previously shared an overview of what we heard from you and now we’re sharing more detailed information including how we’re working to ensure the new approach is more responsive to all employees.
Read more at Healthy Incentives
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Employees can now view their W-2 form online
Your 2017 W-2 form is now available in PeopleSoft to view and print. A paper copy of your W-2 form was mailed this week by ADP to the address you have listed in PeopleSoft.
To view or print your W-2, log in to PeopleSoft, choose “My Payroll” and then “View W-2/W-2c Forms.” If you need help with PeopleSoft, read PeopleSoft Sign-on Instructions or contact the Help Desk at 206-263-3430.
Your Form 1095-C—Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage—will also be sent to your home address by ADP. This form will arrive by March 2 and shows whether you were offered health insurance by King County in 2017. This form is informational only—so you can mark the appropriate check box on your tax form.
For questions about the information on your W-2, please see Understanding your W-2 form or contact your payroll representative. If you have questions about Form 1095-C, please see About Form 1095-C or contact Benefits, Payroll and Retirement Operations at 206-684-1556 or KC.Benefits@kingcounty.gov.
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King County and surrounding cities host first discussion on homelessness
The OneTable campaign, announced last month, held it’s first workgroup meeting Monday to discuss ways to solve the regional homeless problem. The group comes from various backgrounds, including housing, behavior health and the criminal justice system, with leaders suggesting multiple ways to resolve the issue.
“That is going be one of the main outcomes of this conversation,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “What we need to do and what we’re willing to do to get to that prevention side of the equation.”
Monday’s meeting was highlighted in several news outlets. Here is a King 5 article entitled “King County homeless campaign releases staggering numbers” that highlights the need for this workgroup and the data regarding homelessness in King County.
Read the full article here, or watch King County Executive Dow Constantine speak about the OneTable campaign in this King 5 video.
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Administrative Professionals Development Program seeking members for work group
With the sponsorship of the Administrative Professionals Advisory Committee and the support of Career Support Services, administrative professionals are invited to take part in an important project that will benefit administrative professionals and employees across the county. Members are needed to take part in a work group that will identify and navigate the network of King County meeting and conference room spaces.
There are three vacancies in this work group, with the commitment being 1-2 hours per month, including meeting time and follow-up work. Employees are needed from across the county, and specifically from departments that include, but are not limited to: DNRP, DOT, DJA, Assessments, and Superior Court. All employees interested in participating, regardless of department, are encouraged to submit an application.
To submit the application form by the deadline of Tuesday, January 30 click here.
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Two emergency notification systems to keep you safe
On Saturday, January 13, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency sent a false Wireless Emergency Alert by mistake, causing widespread panic among island residents, and bringing into question safeguards for issuing public emergency notifications. Early reports suggest human error was to blame.
While King County and jurisdictions across our region administer similar public alert systems, we have safeguards in place to prevent this type of misstep. Strict procedures are in place and ongoing training is required of those authorized to issue emergency alerts. We will also look closely at Hawaii’s processes to see what else we might be able to do to strengthen our alerts systems.
This news story serves as a reminder to us all about the importance of being disaster prepared. Staying informed is key to staying safe and making smart decisions. As a County employee, you have free access to two similar, yet separate, emergency notification systems to help you do just that.
ALERT King County – Our region’s public information and notification system
This public opt-in system is used to quickly and broadly communicate important information regarding emergency situations, threats to public health and safety, and impacts to critical infrastructure. Use it to register your physical home and work addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers so you can receive geo-targeted text and voice alerts wherever you are. Register here.
KC Inform – King County’s employee emergency notification system
This internal opt-in system is used to reach County employees during an emergency with timely information about infrastructure disruptions, facility closures, changes in your department’s business operations, and other critical impacts. Register your County-issued cell phone (if applicable) and personal cell phone and email address to ensure you don’t miss critical, time-sensitive messages. To register, contact KCInform@kingcounty.gov or call 206-296-3830 to request a unique registration link.
The data you provide is secure and protected and will only be used to contact you in the event of an emergency or system test. Find out more in our Frequently Asked Questions.
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