Coos County Commissioner Nikki Whitty asks a question about some of the figures in the letter from Sheriff Andy Jackson on Tuesday afternoon. World Photo by Lou Sennick

Included within Coos County Sheriff Andy Jackson's four-page memo to the Coos County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, was a list of what reported crimes patrol deputies will, and won't, respond to if $1.7 million is cut from the Sheriff's Office current budget.

€ “We will respond”

Murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, sex offenses, arson, domestic assault, felony crimes in progress (Call out will delay response).

€ “We may respond”

Burglary, auto theft, larceny, drunk drivers, misdemeanors in progress (If manpower is available).

€ “We may respond”

Fraud, forgery, embezzlement, prostitution, gambling, liquor violations, prowlers, runaway juveniles, minor in possession parties. (At the discretion of the supervisor).

€ “We will not respond”

Animal problems, civil disputes, lost and found properties, assisting motorists, building security, victimless crimes, bad checks (unless the supervisor feels that there are unusual circumstances).

Source: Coos County Sheriff Andy Jackson's Jan. 21, 2007, memo to the Coos County Board of Commissioners.