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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-17-2012 Ad Hoc Diversity Committeer �� CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: September 13, 2012 To: Ad Hoc Diversity Committee Members From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Committee Packet for meeting on September 17, 2012 The following documents are for your review and comment at the next Committee meeting: 1. Agenda for 09/17/12 2. Minutes of the meeting on 09/10/12 3. Iowa City Police 2011 Annual Report 4. Police Citizens Review Board Materials ➢ Brochure and Complaint Form ➢ Website Information Sheet THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND ALL MEETINGS AD HOC DIVERSITY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA Monday, September 17, 2012 Harvat Hall in City Hall 410 East Washington Street 4:00 PM 1. Approve September 10 minutes 2. Presentation by Police Chief 3. Board discussion 4. Tentative Meeting Schedule • September 24 — Continued presentation by Police Chief • October 1 — Transportation discussion among Board Members • October 8 — Transportation Dir. presentation 5. Public Input 6. Adjournment Ad Hoc Diversity Committee, September 10, 2012 MINUTES DRAFT CITY COUNCIL AD HOC DIVERSITY COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 10, 2012 HARVAT HALL /CITY HALL, 4:00 P.M. Members Present: Bakhit Bakhit, Cindy Roberts, Joe Dan Coulter, Orville Townsend, Sr., Kingsley Botchway Il, Joan Vanden Berg, Donna Henry Staff Present: Eleanor Dilkes, Geoff Fruin, Marian Karr Others Present: Charlie Eastham WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS: The meeting began with Marian Karr introducing Member Donna Henry to the group and also noting that Geoff Fruin is present from the City Manager's office. Others then introduced themselves. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: Chairperson Botchway began the meeting by asking if Members had had the chance to review the minutes of the August 29, 2012, meeting. Vanden Berg moved to approve the minutes of the August 29, 2012, meeting as presented; seconded by Coulter. Motion carried 7 -0. DISCUSSION: a. Review materials provided by Council — Coulter noted that he would like more time to review the data provided by Council, and that perhaps the group could discuss some of the salient points. Botchway stated that they could discuss some of this information at their next meeting, noting that the Police Chief will be at their meeting on the 17`h. Roberts noted that as she reviewed the information they were given she tried to pull out information that seemed applicable to their two charges. She asked if others saw information related to this, or if they should table this for now. Botchway noted that this meeting is for each of them to voice their viewpoint and that that, coupled with the information received, could help bring some cohesiveness to the committee. Vanden Berg stated that after reviewing the information received she questions if there isn't some dissatisfaction with how the Police Citizens Review Board operates, and that this is one reason this committee was formed. Others agreed that they also noticed this. Botchway noted that some of these issues were brought up at the recent PCRB forum, at which he and Townsend were both present. He expressed his view of the PCRB and noted that educating the public on how they can voice their complaints about the police is a primary concern. Attorney Dilkes stated that the impediment to complaints not going through the Police Department for the initial investigation centers on the fact that the Police Chief and the City Manager are the only people with authorization to compel the officer in question to speak with them. Dilkes continued, noting that if the PCRB or its chosen representative were to conduct the initial investigation, they would not have the authority to receive the officer's statement. Karr added that it appears Botchway is responding to the other issue here — does the PCRB routinely receive information on complaints filed directly Ad Hoc Diversity Committee, September 10, 2012 with the Police Department and not with the PCRB. This has been a concern, especially if the complaints are on the same officer or on similar incidents. Townsend then spoke to perceptions, especially that the Police Department is policing itself. He added that one of the things he would like to see this committee do is recommend a new process for complaints, one where the Police Department is not investigating its own officers. Bakhit also weighed in on this issue, stating that he believes the City is committed to reviewing these issues, hence the formation of the Ad Hoc Diversity Committee. Knowing what their limitations are, according to Bakhit, will be crucial to what they can accomplish. Dilkes noted that the most concise summary in the documentation received by the Committee can be found on the two -page summary put together by the PCRB's counsel. Karr added that the PCRB's counsel can further detail this when she meets with the Committee in the near future. Bakhit noted that in addition to the PCRB he thought that transportation would be part of this information as well. Karr stated that the information received is that which the City Council identified as background information — information that they received and felt was important for this Committee's review. She added that staff can provide any further information needed, such as Vanden Berg's request for more statistics and Bakhit's for transportation information. Botchway again noted the importance of perceptions — that negative perceptions can be just as damaging as positive truths. An example of this is the fact that there are 177 complaints, of which only six have been sustained. Karr suggested that she provide Members with a blank complaint form and the education piece from the PCRB for the next meeting. This would allow Members to see first -hand how the complaint process unfolds. Botchway then spoke to how state and local laws can tie the hands of boards and commissions, especially in situations such as this. He added that one of his questions for the Police Chief would be regarding first responders: when the police arrive at an altercation, what policies do they follow? In the 'initial incident,' how is the officer instructed to proceed? Members continued the discussion, with Townsend asking if all officers follow the same procedures for every incident they encounter, or if some situations are handled differently. Coulter then spoke to how he views the complaint mechanism as negative, that the whole picture needs to be looked at. Without positive inputs, the whole situation is somewhat one - sided. Roberts agreed, stating that there does need to be a balance. She then asked for some clarification on the existing code that the PCRB must follow, and whether changing this code would be beneficial to the PCRB. Townsend reminded Members that they do need to proceed with caution when it comes to changing such codes. They would be dealing with personnel matters, and things can become quite complicated when handling these types of issues. He stated that instead of looking at what they can change, perhaps they need to look at what is already in place and how it can be used to accomplish their goals. Another question that Members would like to pose to the Police Chief deals with the lack of trust between the African American community and the Police Department. Members would like to know what strategies are currently in place to help foster this relationship. Townsend suggested obtaining information regarding staff training over the last three years in diversity training. This would help to clarify current standards and procedures. Ad Hoc Diversity Committee, September 10, 2012 Coulter stated that he would assume the Police Department, like many others, would have to provide an annual report and an internal review on such matters. He asked if such information is available for public review. Fruin noted that there is not a formal report submitted for public review, but that the City Manager's office does evaluate such matters in each department when necessary. Members agreed that they would like to hear the Police Chief's vision and strategy for the Department — how does he plan to build relationships within the community. Townsend pointed out ways to curb some of the perceptions — such as having someone else present with the Police Chief when a complaint against an officer is taken. Knowing how the Chief would handle these situations can go a long way in shedding light on how the Department handles such matters. Dilkes then brought up code issues, stating that the City code is not an obstacle as it can be changed. There are restrictions to this, of course, depending on federal and state codes in place. The discussion then turned to statistics, with Members agreeing that number of traffic stops, arrests, etc., would be good to know. Bakhit added that he would be interested in knowing if there were any independent investigations done of complaints, outside of the Police Department. It was noted that police do go through a certification process called CALEA, certification of accredited law enforcement agencies. This is a thorough review performed every three years or so, done by an independent party, where the policies of the Department are reviewed. This review is done in order to confirm that the police officers are in fact following the Department's policies. Townsend noted that he would like to know what kind of positive contacts the Department has with the minority communities. He continued, stating that he would like to see an action plan for this and to know what is being done from a positive aspect and not just the negatives of contact with these populations when something is wrong. It was supested that Jorey Bailey, the Community Service Officer, attend the meeting on the 17t , in light of his work within these communities. Another suggestion was the outcome of diversity training that officers have received to date and how they are implementing this. Townsend also suggested that this Committee review the Department's recruitment video. The discussion then turned to whether the Committee feels they will need a meeting between the meetings of September 17 and 24. Botchway stated that they could do what they are doing now, raising questions and concerns ahead of time, so they can be prepared for the presentation on the 24th. Coulter stated that this may be a good idea, and that he also feels they should include the other police departments in the area, such as the University, Coralville, University Heights, and Johnson County — that the entire law enforcement community should be included in these discussions. Botchway stated that due to the fact this Committee has a charge from the Iowa City City Council; they should stay within the bounds of that. Dilkes suggested they ask the Police Chief about his relationships with the other departments. Karr then asked the Members how they want to handle the meeting on September 17, and if they want this meeting to be just the Police Chief. Members agreed that with the questions they have, this would be a good idea. Karr then asked how they would like to structure the September 24 meeting, and Members briefly discussed this. This then led to Members talking about census data, with Roberts asking for updated information on the census tract, projections, and maps from the 2010 census. Ad Hoc Diversity Committee, September 10, 2012 The topic then turned to the Police Department and incidents involving schools in town. Townsend stated that he would like to know the Chief's ideas on such matters, and whether there is a way to deal with these problems without removing students from the school setting. Botchway added that understanding the legalities of this would be helpful, as well. Both noted that there is a lot of concern that police can question students without a parent or guardian present. Roberts stated that being able to resolve an issue, without legal action, is also an important part of this. Bakhit noted that minority taxi drivers are another population with complaints about the Police Department. He believes they had a meeting with the City to voice these concerns. She suggested the Members ask the Chief about this meeting, as well. Botchway then broached the subject of having a'program' to educate new residents of what the laws are in Iowa City — such as that University Heights is not a part of Iowa City. The discussion continued, with Members weighing in on various educational topics that the Police Department and others could implement within the community. With the large student and transient populations, Members agreed that education is needed on change and diversity in the community. Coulter moved to proceed with the Police Chief's presentation on September 17, and adding September 24 to continue as needed; seconded by Botchway. Motion carried 7 -0. The discussion then turned to the October 1 meeting. Members agreed that this would be good for discussing the transportation issues, with October 8 for the transportation presentations. Members noted that some of the new routes will have been in service by this time, thus giving opportunity to gauge improvements. C. Public Input — Botchway asked Members how they would like to handle this issue. Coulter proposed that they allow for public input at each meeting, for a set time of ten minutes. Depending on how many people wish to speak, the Chair could determine how long each one would get. Townsend added that he agrees they should allow for public input, but that it should have quality to it and that by limiting the time, they limit the quality. Dilkes stated that the Members don't have to put a time limit on this issue, that they can add a 'public comment' section to each agenda and then react to whatever the situation is at the time. Members briefly discussed how they would like to handle public comment at future meetings. Coulter suggested they allow people to submit written comments, as well, and others agreed. ADJOURNMENT: Coulter moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:35 P.M.; seconded by Vanden Berg. Motion carried 7 -0. [The attached summary of questions was prepared by City staff present.] Ad Hoc Diversity Committee, September 10, 2012 Ad Hoc Diversity Committee ATTENDANCE RECORD 2012 Key: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused TERM o 0 0 0 NAME EXP. co m N Co O -.4 P Donna 03/10113 O/E X Henry Cindy 03/10/13 X X Roberts Joan 03110/13 X X Vanden Berg Bakhit 03/10/13 X X Bakhit Kingsley 03/10/13 X X Botchway Orville 03/10/13 —X —X Townsend Joe Dan 03110/13 X X Coulter Key: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused SUMMARY OF QUESTIONS What (factors, policies, etc.) determines the initial response a police officer will make to an incident (e.g. warning /arrest? Do all police officers act the same when they respond to an incident? We know there is a complaint mechanism in place. What mechanisms are in place for positive feedback as well? Want to look at the whole picture. Are you aware of the lack of trust the African American community has in the Police Department and what strategies are you using to build trust? Please provide information on diversity training police officers have received over the past three years. Could we get a copy of the animal report and internal review showing the reporting of training events? What diversity training is offered versus required? Are evaluations done by the officers after the training? Plans to implement the practices? What internal review is done of the police department by the City Manager and what reports does the police department do about its operations, specifically with respect to community relations? What is the Police Chief's vision or strategic plan? In investigating PCRB complaints could someone else be present when the officer is conducting interviews? Provide statistics showing traffic stops, location, demographics and numbers. Other than the investigation done because of PCRB complaints, does the police department do other complaint investigations? Outline the certification process with respect to diversity training What is the Police Chief's perception of the PCRB? What positive contact does the police department have with the minority community? What is the action plan for both Jorey Bailey and other officers? One member suggested a visit by Jorey Bailey; another was more interested in the activities of all officers. The committee would like to review the police recruitment video. Is the Chief satisfied with the department's approach to diversity issues, and if not, what is his plan ?? What is the ICPD's relationship with neighboring jurisdictions (University, University Heights, Coralville, Johnson County)? Page 2 Summary of Questions Incidents in schools recently where students were removed from the school. Other than removing the students are there other options? Legality of removing the students without a parent or guardian present? Process started without notification of a parent or guardian? Resolution (in other means) versus legal action? New residents annually to the City. Is there a program in place to educate new residents about Iowa City laws? Is there a mechanism for citizens to provide input to the Police Department? Does the Police Chief and /or officer hold public forums or meetings with the public? Was there a recent meeting between the PD and minority taxicab drivers? Blow, Elty P)Oil 0 r • l k 1 •- � III. WERE ,40"% 9 Hff Annual Report IpWA CITY Table 1 ContentS IOWA CITY a�� IU W9� f of IU w9� 'TI, 1t5 POLICE POLICE Chief's Message Page 3 Administrative Personnel Page 4 Field Operations Personnel Page 5 -6 Personnel Activity Page 7 Department Awards Page 8 -13 Department News Page 14 -18 Police Budget Breakdowns Page 19 -21 Field Operations Page 22 -38 Uniformed Patrol Operations Page 22 - 27 Crime in Iowa City in Last 5 Years Page 28 Investigations Page 29 -33 Juvenile Investigations Page 32 -33 Street Crime Action Team Page 34 K -9 Page 35 Metro Bomb Team Page 36 Field Training Program Page 36 Special Response Team Page 37 Grant Activity Page 38 Administrative Services Page 39 -51 Training & Accreditation Page 39 -41 Computer & Technology Systems Page 42 Records Page 43 Crime Prevention Page 44 School Crossing Guards Page 45 Stationmasters Page 45 Animal Services Page 46 -51 N IOWA CITY 10 {Y Iowa City Police Department Op 9 1 4 U . K f5). 165A POLICE To the Citizens of Iowa City, This year marked the second year after the juvenile curfew has been in existence and first year after the 21 Only bar entry age. The results of both of those ordinanc- es have reduced overall crime and made Iowa City a safer place. The Police Depart- ment wishes to thank the Council and citizens for the support that came with both of these initiatives. The Police Department has participated in the City's overall strategic planning pro- cess and goals are forthcoming but we anticipate several strategies to include: free- ing up officer time, reduction in crime overall and starting the planning process with City staff for the building of a new police facility. The ICPD Sub - Station continues to grow in popularity on the City's south east side and its location in Pepperwood Plaza has had a positive effect on businesses in that immediate area. This year the department partnered with the Iowa City Public Li- brary providing computer and Internet access at the Sub- Station a couple of times a week. This partnership has increased usage of the Sub - Station dramatically. The department remains committed to work as a dedicated team and ally with our neighboring jurisdictions. This report includes the activities of the Iowa City Police Department for 2011. Sincerely, Samuel E. Hargadine Chief of Police �l i < i2 � '11 O Ir"I it [,J i << i 1l�11 c>> J18A Administrative Secretary Linda White Training & Accreditation Sergeant Kevin Hurd Planning & Research Sergeant Denise Brotherton Records Jo Farnsworth — Supervisor Cathy Cox Jenn Dahm Wendy Mayer Rebecca Passavant Lori Schroeder Captain of Administrative Services Captain Rick Wyss J Crime Prevention Officer Jorey Bailey Evidence Custodians Dave Harris Steve Duffy Computer System Analyst Jim Baker 4 Stationmasters Donna Bogs Joy Doehrmann Susan Fuhrmeister Sara Van Eck Matt Wagner Animal Care & Adoption Misha Goodman — Supervisor Willa Hamilton - Animal Care Officer Chris Whitmore - Animal Care Officer Tim Bartenhagen Elizabeth Ford Jennifer Read Chad Mason Patricia Ferguson Ewen Hamilton Heidi Madsen Charlotte Tobiason NO it it Personnel (Lusting Field Operations Patrol Division Lieutenant Mike Brotherton Sergeant Paul Batcheller Sergeant Troy Kelsay Sergeant Mike Lord Officer Kevin Berg Officer Robert Cash Officer Gabriel Cook Officer Colin Fowler Officer Ronnie Gist Officer Thomas Hartshorn Officer Paul Jacobs Officer Adam Krack Officer Ed McMartin Officer Doug Millard Officer Brad Murphy Officer Kevin Prestegard Officer Becki Sammons Officer David Schwindt Officer Terry Tack Officer Kevin Wolfe Officer Darin Zacharias Captain of Field Operations Captain Jim Steffen Lieutenant Bill Campbell Sergeant Zach Diersen Sergeant Brian Krei Officer Ian Alke Officer Jerry Blomgren Officer Todd Cheney Officer Brandon Faulkcon Officer Derek Frank Officer Ashley Hamblin Officer Mark Hewlett Officer Dennis Kelly Officer Tyler LaKose Officer R.A. Mebus Officer Marcus Mittvalsky Officer Travis Neeld Officer Brad Reinhard Officer Abe Schabilion Officer Scott Stevens Officer Matthew Ties Officer Ryan Wood 5 Lieutenant Kevin Heick Sergeant Dave Droll Sergeant Vicki Lalla Officer Alirio Arcenas Officer Nicholas Brokaw Officer Michael Clark Officer Steven Fortmann Officer Chad Fulton Officer Matthew Hansen Officer Greg Humrichouse Officer Sarah Kelly Officer Erik Lippold Officer Niles Mercer Officer Zach Murguia Officer David Nixon Officer Daniel Roth Officer Ryan Schnackel Officer Alex Stricker Officer Chad Wallace Officer Matthew Young AM Annual Report 2011 Personnel Listing -,Ac� Iverations, Investigations Division Lieutenant Doug Hart Officer Kevin Bailey Officer Jeffrey Fink Officer David Gonzalez Officer Marty Leik Officer Mike Smithey Sergeant Scott Gaarde Officer Jennifer Clarahan Officer Robert Gass Officer Bob Hartman Officer Andrew Rich Officer D. J. Steva CommunitV Service Officers Lynda Ambrose April Miller Jim Williams SCAT Officer Chris Akers Officer Jeremy Bossard Officer Carlos Trevino N Rff Annual Report 2011 Personnel Activity PT@E@ ON On November 23, 2011 Officer Paul Batcheller was promoted to the rank of Police Sergeant. NO 3W Officer Brad Reinhard was hired as a police officer on December 5, 2011. Retirements Officer Ed McMartin retired April 25, 2011 with 21 years of service. Officer Paul Jacobs retired October 30, 2011 with 21 years of service. Z01fAnnual Department wards f A Notice of Favorable Occurrence is awarded for an act demonstrating exemplary professional conduct or performance. In 2011 the following officers received a No- tice of Favorable Occurrence: Officer Chris Akers Officer Abe Schabilion Officer Travis Neeld Officer Andrew Rich ENJ i Officer Greg Humrichouse 1 "10,; Sergeant David Droll Sergeant Troy Kelsay IN Y Officer David Gonzalez Officer Darin Zacharias Officer Jorey Bailey Officer David Schwindt Officer Robert Cash Officer Ryan Wood Ala Officer Robert Hartman Officer Mike Smithey 0 �Y�L4�R,* Officer Sarah Kelly n Officer Daniel Roth Officer Chad Wallace Department �wards i i� a 20"HICE'R; Of T HE iEARy The Officer of the Year award is given to the officer who most significantly pro- jects work and behavioral ethics that mirror the oath of honor and exemplify a positive image of the Police Department and community as chosen by the com- mand staff. The criteria for selection include professionalism, sustained work eth- ic, personal conduct, ethic, demonstrated leadership, vision, communication, and compassion. The 2011 Officer of the Year is Officer Jerry Blomgren. Officer Blomgren has been with the Department since 1997. Officer Blomgren has worked in the investiga- tions division as a member of the Street Crimes Action Team and as a member of the Johnson County Drug Task Force. Officer Blomgren is also a past member of the special response team and is a field training officer. Officer Blomgren current- ly works in the patrol division on the evening shift. 01 2011 Annual R it 6. epartment Awards ' DICY" LKI S Ai�G, Cpt. Wyss & Officer Hartshorn with members of the Dick Lee family Iowa City Police Captain Rick Wyss and Officer Thomas Hartshorn are the recipi- ents of the 2011 Richard W. "Dick" Lee Award. The Richard W. "Dick" Lee Award was established in 1999 by several retired Iowa City police officers to honor the life work of Captain Dick Lee. Captain Lee served as an Iowa City police officer from July 1, 1950, until his retirement July 16, 1982. The award and its recipient are meant to reflect qualities embodied by Captain Lee. Criteria include professional- ism, compassion for citizens and other officers, unique and effective ways of ac- complishing objectives, and a demonstration of a specific action or program exem- plifying these criteria. Captain Wyss has been with the Department since 1984 and is currently the cap- tain of field operations. Officer Hartshorn has been with the Department since 2009. He currently works in the patrol division on the evening watch. 10 Bff Annual R it Department Awards 20111 1110"W;A�, TOR ' Ss' The National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) is a coalition of police un- ions and associations from across the United States that serves to advance the in- terests of America's law enforcement officers through legislative and legal advoca- cy, political action and education. Every year NAPO selects ten cases from across the United States, U. S. territories, and the District of Columbia to receive TOP COPS Awards and a case from each state receives an Honorable Mention Award. These cases are chosen from hundreds of nominations. This year, Officer Paul Batcheller and Detective Mike Smithey have been selected as a 2011 Honorable Mention of the prestigious TOP COPS Awards representing the State of Iowa. Officer Batcheller and Detective Smithey were nominated for the award for their ex- ceptional work and professionalism in resolving an armed robbery in Iowa City on October 12, 2010. The Iowa City Police Department responded to the Dollar Tree Store located in the Sycamore Mall. Victims reported that a man had brandished a handgun, hoarded them into a back bathroom, and stole their cell phones and mon- ey from the business. Officer Batcheller and Detective Smithey received their award at the NAPO's Eight- eenth Annual TOP COPS Awards ceremony on Thursday, May 12, 2011, at the his- toric Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. The Master of Ceremonies was John Wash star of "America's Most Wanted" and included presenters Harvey Keitel and football great John Riggins. 11 1011 Annual Department wards On March 3, 2011 Officer Jorey Bailey was among ten com- munity members recognized for outstanding leadership in the Iowa City community by the Iowa City Masonic Lodge. Masonic Lodge member Kevin Sanders presented Officer Bailey with a plaque at a ceremony held at the Masonic Lodge. Officer Bailey was given the award in appreciation for his dedication to the uplifting of the underrepresented popula- tion in the Iowa City Community. 12 Bf1 Annual 8 it Department Awards a tAMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. Fighting for Air ,FIGHT c4FOR AIR On Sunday, March 27, 2011 the Iowa City Police Department sent the elite stair climbing team of Officers Colin Fowler, Derek Frank, Ryan Wood, and Niles Mercer to defend the Department's title as the fastest stair climbers in the Law Enforcement Challenge at the Fight for Air Climb. The Fight for Air Climb is sponsored by the American Lung Association and raises money to support research and programs to prevent lung disease. In 2011 participants scaled the EMC Insurance Companies building, Hub Tower, the Des Moines Marriott Downtown or all three for a grand total of 1,179 steps and raised more than $158,000. Participants could climb stairs as individuals or teams. Iowa City Police participated as a team in the Law Enforcement Challenge. The team competed against agencies from around the state to climb the stairs in the fastest time. The Iowa City Police Depart- ment had the fastest team in 2009 and 2010. The Iowa City Police Association sponsored the 2011 team. A trav- elling trophy awarded to the fastest team will again remain at the Iowa City Police Department for another year. 13 Bfq /,11116d,181 Repo Depar ,i � rm News I �b01DE�SR ME The three Iowa City Police officers serving in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan returned home in 2011. Officer David Nixon, Officer Marcus Mittvalsky, and Officer Ryan Schnackel left in July 2010 with their Iowa National Guard Units. In July 2011 they returned home. After having some time to adjust to being back home the sol- diers returned to full police duty. Officer Ryan Schnackel returned to duty on August 12, 2011. He re- turned to working patrol on the evening watch. Officer Marcus Mittvalsky returned to duty on September 4, 2011. He returned to working patrol on the day watch. And Officer David Nixon returned to duty on October 4, 2011. He also returned to patrol on the day watch. 14 2UVVAOIIRtl ft01't Departmer News, ti �h I Pictured: Cpt. Rick Wyss, Sgt. Denise Brotherton, Joan Cook (RSVP), Mel Sunshine, Marguerite Harney, Matt Johnson, Emily Bennett, Officer lorey Bailey, Cpt. Jim Steffen There is no finer example of service than volunteers. The Iowa City Police Department is honored to have the ser- vice of local volunteers from the Retired and Senior Vol- unteer Program and interested community members. The duties performed by these volunteers are essential to the smooth operation of the police department. On Thursday, April 14, 2011, the Iowa City Police Depart- ment celebrated its volunteers at an appreciation lunch- eon at City Hall. Volunteers assist in Crime Prevention and the Records Division. 15 ���'I Annual Repo i News On Saturday, March 26, 2011, members of the Iowa City Police De- partment took the plunge for Special Olympics. The 2011 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics was held on a chilly day at the Coralville Lake in Coralville. Individuals and groups from the area ran into freez- ing water to raise money for the Special Olympics. The Iowa City Po- lice Department regularly participates in this annual event. This year's team consisted of Officer Jorey Bailey, Officer Ashley Hamblin, Officer Matt Young, Community Service Officer Lynda Ambrose, and Station- master Sara Van Eck. The team was sponsored by the Iowa City Po- lice Association. 16 AiOJv lLirdimid Report Depp�imeniNears Natiaal Nvio , 1 Cut m Iowa City residents took back their neighborhoods and reminded criminals they will not be victims during National Night Out on August 2, 2011. National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention aware- ness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anti -crime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. From 6 to 10 p.m. residents in neighborhoods throughout Iowa City and across the nation were asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police. This is the second year Iowa City has participat- ed in the event. This year six neighborhoods participated. The event was sponsored nationally by Target and locally by the Iowa City Police Department and the Iowa City Area CrimeStoppers. Iowa City Police officers attended parties and handed out gifts to the children. McGruff the Crime Dog and Herky from the University of Iowa returned this year and visited all of the neighborhood parties. 17 2$)j V 9 Annual Repo► Dep((,�))Ament News On December 10th, 2011 officers of the Iowa City Police Department took local youth holiday shopping during the local police association's Shop With A Cop event. Eleven officers volunteered their time to take 20 children shopping at the Iowa City Wal -Mart. Officers shopped with each child to pick the perfect gift for each of their family members, as well as any necessity items the kids may have needed for cold weather. This year's Shop With A Cop event was a huge success due to the gen- erous donations of area residents and businesses. M At 01 p©OE MUNEV ❑ $63,184 2011 BUDGET ■ $94,544 1 0 ($10,179,639) ❑ $984,865 a $687,150 10% 7% o $867,217 8% 0 Administration Includes Contracted Services, IPS, Citizen's Police Academy. Does not include Drug Task orce and Domestic Violence rant Positions. Wages for: 64 Officers, 4 CSO's, 1 Evidence Technician ❑ Services $856,248 8% ■ Patrol * ■Investigations ❑ Records /Station Masters ■ $7,482,679 73% • Crime Prevention ❑ Crossina Guards The Iowa City Police Department's budget for 2011 totaled $10,179,639. PATROL BUDGET 10 $148,444 ($7,482,679) 2 %� 0 $230,230 3% ❑ $551,707 7% - $6,552,298 88% 2011 BUDGET BREAKDOWN ■ Supplies ® Capital $197,098 Outlay 20/ 254,230 3% ■ Personnel $8,872,063 87% 19 ® Personnel ❑ Services ■ Supplies W Capital Ou ❑ Personnel ❑ Services ■ Supplies ■ Capital Outlay Personnel Expenses include: wages, benefits, overtime, & contract allow- ances UJI INVESTIGATIONS r Supplies BUDGET $12,758 2% ($867,217) Services $45,120 5% o Personnel $809,339 93% ® Supplies CRIME PREVENTI $2,200 BUDGET ❑ Services 2% ($94,544) $4,668 0 5 /e ❑Personnel ❑Services 11 Personnel Supplies $87,676 o Personnel o Services ■ Supplies RECORDS -STATION MASTERS BUDGET ($960,665) Supplies $15,204 ■ Services r2% • Personnel $212,627.. I $776 75% % 22% \\ I Personnel I- Services Supplies Animal Care Personnel Includes: 1 Supervisor 2 Animal Care Officers, 1 Assistant, 2 Technicians 3 Part Time Employees R t � POLICE �UnGE ADMINISTRATION BUDGET $ Supplies 687,150 $17,442 Services 3% $41,882 6% �.- a Personnel ❑Services ■Supplies Personnel $627,826 91% ANIMAL CARE BUDG o capital ($716,199) Outlay o Supplies $33,500 $60,910 6% 8% El Personnel $442,285 El Services) l 62% $179,504 '- 25% 21 101f Annual FIELD OPERATIONS 01 " UniformedPatrol Operations Patrol Operations is comprised of uniformed officers providing coverage for the City of Iowa City 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Patrol officers respond to calls for service and engage in pro- active enforcement including traffic enforcement and neighborhood patrols. Officers are assigned to either Day Watch, Evening Watch, or the Late Night Watch. They are assigned to a specific area or beat of the City and are responsible for responding to calls for service and engaging in proactive duties in that area. These beat officers strive to build relationships with residents and busi- nesses in their assigned area to encompass community policing strategies. In addition to routine patrol duties most Iowa City Police Officers have additional training in specialized areas. These specialized areas include: Field Training Officer Police Cyclist Drug Recognition Expert Patrol Rifle Operator Crime Scene Technician K -9 Technical Accident Investigator Child Safety Seat Technician Patrol Operations includes Community Service Officers. Community Service Offic- ers are non -sworn personnel who perform a variety of essential jobs including park- ing enforcement, traffic direction, and animal complaints. 22 /. a1 —1 .),I CALLS FOR SERVICE 71,352 70,848 68,289 70,519 63,592 67,609 66,952 66,197 65,117 58,726 .rr. Ami< & Am. .v6, mll� ",;.EGA 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 V Annual _ R rt Ui H co) m 24 70115 ARRESTS .:• 7,528 7,288 8,016 o 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 Bf l /IFlizimm#1 gfh)OGv, FIFU ) P► NMI ) patrol operations 26 7,120 6,779 2011 2010 PARKING TICKETS r l: 15,297 16,071 14,943 11,041 8,340 If PJFj 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 44,713 22,893 42,529 2004 2003 2002 Came, Mien Leat b, Pars GROUP A CRIMES * 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Aggravated Assault 145 134 147 101 121 All Other Larceny 359 367 382 325 353 Arson 11 13 5 8 12 Assisting or Promoting Prostitution 1 0 2 0 0 Bribery 1 1 1 0 0 Burglary / Breaking & Entering 274 343 306 299 356 Counterfeit / Forgery 102 88 86 65 87 Credit Card /ATM Fraud 64 89 54 77 72 Destruction /DamageNandalism of Property 846 709 784 622 598 Drug / Narcotic Violations 332 310 333 453 626 Drug Equipment Violation 172 178 170 209 268 Embezzlement 17 19 22 20 19 Extortion / Blackmail 6 4 3 2 0 False Pretenses / Swindle 170 156 159 140 181 Forcible Fondling 47 27 29 19 23 Forcible Rae 42 29 29 48 35 Forcible Sodomy 9 1 1 5 3 0 Impersonation 0 3 3 2 2 Intimidation 45 83 72 65 77 Kidnapping /Abduction 8 5 7 5 7 Motor Vehicle Theft 75 65 86 76 56 Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 3 1 0 0 Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 1 0 0 Operating Gambling 1 0 1 0 0 0 Pick Pocketing 2 5 4 6 4 Pornography/ Obscene Material 1 3 5 4 8 Prostitution 0 0 1 0 0 Purse Snatching 1 6 0 2 1 Robbery 49 58 60 40 25 Sex Assault with Object 0 2 0 1 1 0 Shoplifting 208 191 329 276 348 Simple Assault 527 494 565 572 491 Statutory Rae 2 3 2 2 3 Stolen Property Offenses 12 10 6 2 8 Theft / Motor Vehicle Parts 100 81 65 60 61 Theft from Building 358 300 351 344 341 Theft from Coin-Operated Machine 4 2 0 1 0 Theft from Motor Vehicle 188 174 241 200 172 Weapon Law Violation 17 15 12 20 20 Wire Fraud 0 22 58 40 41 TOTAL 4,196 3,993 4,386 4,109 4,416 * NOTE: These reflect the number of incidents. There may be multiple victims per incident. m MIfAnnual Report FIELD OPERATIONS ELI" Investigations The total number of cases assigned in 2011 was 993. This is over a 9% increase from 2010. The total number of cases cleared in 2011 was 971. This includes cases assigned in previous years but cleared in 2011. The investigation unit is comprised of thirteen sworn Officers, a Sergeant and a Lieutenant. The Unit's primary function is to provide support to the Patrol Division by following through on investigations and complaints ini- tially answered by uniformed officers. Police Investigations was estab- lished to solve crimes via the processes of questioning victims, witness- es and suspects, accumulating physical evidence at the scene of a crime and by tracing stolen property or vehicles associated with a crime. There are six general Investigators who focus on financial crimes, sex crimes, assaults, crimes against people and property crimes. These in- vestigators have received specialized training in a number of areas in- cluding; sex crimes, processing crime scenes, homicides, and financial crimes. 29 f� ll ;� -tr L ?Y1 jl (601 EGA)(U8AN L _M M ► i i '. I ,'►, I I�'!''i I a L:� P' �,I, One Officer is assigned as a computer & electronic forensics Investigator. This In- vestigator works on cultivating evidence from electronic equipment that has been seized, assists with crimes that are perpetrated over the internet, and works with the Iowa Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force to counter the emerging threat of offenders using the internet or other online technology to exploit children. 11 �; LIT One Officer is assigned as the domestic violence Investigator. They follow up with victims whose perpetrator meets the definition of a domestic partner under the state code. This Investigator works closely with the Domestic Violence Inter- vention Program and the Rape Victim Advocacy Program. This is funded in part from a grant received from the US Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, which is administered by the Iowa Crime Victim Assistance Divi- sion of the Iowa Attorney General's Office. The Domestic Violence Investigator also is required to make monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the state on the cases that are reported. M A 001 V V 1'_[jdbdc1Yfl# rGl�r ,J�„ liV, r' nn FAELD P����/, "�L� H U G& i Investigations JIIV811ile Invesugsoons The Iowa City Police Department dedicates resources to directly and indirectly ad- dress youth - related issues and behaviors. Enforcement efforts are meant to ad- dress and modify inappropriate and illegal behaviors. Educational and interactive activities are meant to encourage and model responsible behaviors and prevent in- appropriate behaviors. In 2011 the Iowa City Police Department added the position of Juvenile Investiga- tor. This Investigator follows up on cases that involve juvenile victims and sus- pects. They work closely with the Iowa City Community School District, Juvenile Court, Department of Human Services, and the County Attorney's office through all phases of cases involving juveniles. In 2011 the Iowa City Police Department responded to 437 calls for service specifi- cally classified as juvenile related complaints. The most common crime juveniles were charged with in 2011 was disorderly conduct, with 60 charges. In total there were 459 criminal charges referred to Juvenile Court in 2011. Patrol Officers routinely visit area schools and are responsible for enforcing the City's Juvenile Curfew Ordinance. 31 1, I I'm ,IU310,1 I Year Charges 2011 Disorderly Conduct - 60 Juvenile Curfew Violation — 47 Theft 51" —36 PAULA (Possess Alcohol un- der the Legal Age) — 24 Simple Assault — 23 /Possess Tobacco - 23 2010 Theft 51" —89 Disorderly Conduct — 68 Possess Controlled Substance (PCS) — 36 Curfew — 27 /Assault w /Injury — 27 Possess Tobacco - 24 2009 Theft 5`" —66 Disorderly Conduct — 49 Trespass — 31 Riot — 22 PCS — 19 /Assault w /Injury - 19 err �l �lI����c�J�I Juvenile inV80080008 Juuena Re Cvrfew� Ordljna�nJce The Juvenile Curfew Ordinance prohibits persons under designated ages from being in any public place between set hours. The focus of this ordinance is to address the issue of unsuper- vised juveniles becoming the victim of a crime and /or becoming involved in problems during the overnight hours. In 2011 there were 61 contacts, with 47 citations issued as a result of the con- tact. 2011 June -Wile Curfew Cont�ct Demo�r��hicNs 33 VV AklaivywV Report F URTO (6)PERATIONS Investigations Narcotics One Officer is assigned as a narcotics Inves- tigator. They investigate drug trafficking and assist in drug overdose death investiga- tions. They are a member of the Johnson County Drug Task Force and the Cedar Rap- ids DEA task force. This investigator works closely with State and Federal agen- cies. The position of the narcotics Investiga- tor is partially paid through the Governor's Office on Drug Control Policy (ODCP) from the federally funded Byrne -JAG grant. The statistics generated through this grant are re- ported to the ODCP on a monthly basis. The grant also requires a semi - annual and annu- al report, along with a yearly audit and on- site inspection. 34 /9-309 Y(d I,i' kV 16 _T I Team- Three officers are assigned to the Street Crimes Action Team (SCAT). SCAT Investigators contin- ue to operate under the mission and philosophy of engaging in the proactive investigation and en- forcement of street level criminal and narcotic in- vestigations. The unit assumes additional re- sponsibilities of investigating crimes of violence such as home invasions, robberies, weapon vio- lations, gang activity, as well as a providing for a rapid response to problem locations which may require a sustained operation to reach successful resolution. In 2011, SCAT was responsible for the filing of over 800 criminal complaints. In 2011 SCAT seized multiple pounds of illegal drugs and nar- cotics including marijuana, powder and crack co- caine, methamphetamine, heroin, ecstasy, and LSD. In addition, the unit seized over 30 weap- ons, including 16 firearms. The unit also recov- ered 11 stolen vehicles. The SCAT unit contin- ued to be utilized as a multi purpose resource as the unit responded to 56 other agency requests for assistance as well as 175 requests from the patrol and investigative divisions. Marijuana and money seized during a SCAT Investigation. 35 L9,j) 01 VV AllidbilINtl UL C WE"�/�VE 0 lia Sn iy�i'61i1' Officer Kevin Berg and his K9 part- ner, Naton, along with Officer Matt Hansen and his K9 partner, Becky, make up the Iowa City Police De- partment K9 unit. The teams are assigned a patrol Watch assisting with routine calls for service. As the need arises, the K9 team will be called in to help with a variety of investigations. This includes; searching for lost or hidden items, apprehending fleeing suspects, search for evidence and detect the odor of narcotics. They are also available to conduct public presen- tations. In 2011, the K9's assisted in helping to secure numerous search warrants which resulted in seizure of illegal drug and money. Naton and Becky assisted in 221 incidents in 2011. Becky with a seizure. .a 36 FIELD OPERATIONS In- " Officer Mark Hewlett serves as a member of the Johnson County Metro Bomb Team. The team is nationally accredited and consists of members from the Iowa City Police Department, the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, the Coralville Po- lice Department, and the University of Iowa Police Department. The team per- forms protective sweeps for suspicious packages, mitigation of known explosive devices, and investigation of incidents involving explosive, unstable, or suspi- cious devices. The team is also involved in public education and in 2011 con- ducted presentations to educate the public in the dangers of MacGyver bombs and fireworks. Upon certification as a law enforcement officer through the Iowa Law Enforce- ment Academy the Iowa City Police Department requires all new officers to com- plete an intensive Field Training Program. Officers in the Field Training Program work one -one with trained Field Training Officers to learn internal policy and pro- cedures, community awareness and to develop strong policing skills Officers must successfully complete the Field Training Program before they are allowed to work on solo patrol. In 2011 there were 10 Field Training Officers working in the patrol division. Two officers completed the Field Training Program in 2011. 37 ��t/ V al D11du!wv 1�, )) 'PH M o 1' 1_J fl f "'41 R� TV M The Iowa City Police Department Special Response Team (SRT), formed in 1997, is made up of 18 police officers who are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Their work on SRT is in addition to their regular duties and assignments. Each Team member must meet strict requirements and is selected after a rigorous test- ing process. The Team trains monthly in preparation for handling a variety of high - risk and skill critical incidents. This year the Team again conducted training exercises in a state of the art "shoot house" located at Camp Dodge, home of the Iowa National Guard. Utilized by law enforcement agencies from across the Midwest, this facility allows Team members to train mission critical skills in a live fire environment. The SRT has historically been utilized to serve high risk search and arrest warrants, to respond to armed subjects who may be in a fortified location, to carry out digni- tary protection details, to monitor special events and to conduct open area search- es. This unit also serves as a ready response to issues of civil disorder and to be deployed to special events. The Special Response Team handles incidents which carry with them the potential for high risk through utilization of tactics that lessen the chances of injury or death. 38 2011 Annual Report FIELD OPERATIONS OF I" GrantActivity In 2011, the Iowa City Police Department was awarded a number of grants ad- ministered by the State of Iowa utilizing federal funds. The first grant is through the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB). Under this grant officers logged over 600 hours of traffic enforcement. Officers are targeting drivers who may be impaired or not utilizing their safety belt. Iowa City has over 25 years of collabo- ration with GTSB to promote safe driving practices. The Governor's Office on Drug Control Policy using Edward Byrne Memorial Jus- tice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) provides funding to pay for a full time drug enforcement officer. This investigator works with other members of the Johnson County Multi- Agency Drug Task Force targeting those selling illegal drugs. In 2011, in partnership with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, the Iowa City Po- lice Department received a grant administered by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG). The Iowa City Police Department por- tion of this grant is $27,525.00, and will be utilized for the purchase of Crime Lab equipment designed to enhance Police capabilities to identify, document, process, and collect physical evidence at crime scenes. The last grant is the Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP), created by Act of con- gress and administered through the U.S. Department of Justice. . Funds from this grant are used to offset the cost of purchasing new bulletproof vests for Iowa City Police Officers. 39 Bff Annual Rl rl ADMINISTRATIV SERVICES Tmining A Accredhdon Sgt. Kevin Hurd has been assigned these functions since January of 2009. In addition to coordinating and documenting all the training attended by the Iowa City Police Depart- ment, he also was responsible for ensuring the Department remains in compliance with applicable CALEA standards. Training In 2011, Officers attended 52 different off -site training sessions including attend- ance at schools and training sessions at MTTU IV in Moline of which the Depart- ment is a member, the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy and the Midwest Counter Drug Training Center in Des Moines. Additionally, members attended conferences, seminars and training sessions focusing on specialized areas of police work such as death investigations or technical training such as Instructor Certifications or Evi- dence Collection. In -house training included; Annual MATS training which was 16 -hours of topical matters and required in- service training; Patrol Rifle training; NCIC Recertification; and a mandatory training day in April. The April training consisted of Taser Update Training and recertification; the Department's annual Use of Force and Pursuit re- lated training; and the continuation of scenario based, use of force training. On a monthly basis, officers are required to complete a 1 -hour on -line Police Legal Sci- ence (PLS) training session. PLS covers recent court decisions, along with provid- ing training on biased based policing, harassment and other topics. All sworn per- sonnel were also required to attend spring and fall firearm training and qualification. In response to a training need identified in 2010; six officers attended the 40 -hour basic Crime Scene Technician training and one officer attended advanced Crime Scene Training. Additionally, in order to address the growing need for Spanish speaking officers, the Department has developed a program where officers may at- tend Spanish language training at no cost to them. In 2011, two officers took col- lege level Spanish courses. 40 RI ADMIN SNIf TR�A►TIVE SERVICES 111rillirin Taiping & AmW9000 Training - Members of the Department's Special Response Team (SRT) received an addition- al 32 training days. These included 18 firearm range days and 9 tactical training days. In October of 2011 all SRT members attended an intense 5 -day training ses- sion which included 16 -hours of "live fire" training in Des Moines. In addition to the above training, two new officers completed the fourteen week basic certification training required of officers at the Iowa Law Enforcement Acade- my. Training Goals for 2012; Maintain the amount of training available to police department employees. Increase the number of officers who are certified instructors in a law enforcement specific area. Continue to seek way to bring quality training to Iowa City to reduce travel costs. Research modernizing the training records through the use of Power DMS. 41 201fAnnual Rl ADMINISTRATIV SERVICES 11IL:Ill___M Accreditation The Iowa City Police Department is a Nationally Accredited Police Department; re- ceiving its initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law En- forcement Agencies (CALEA) in March of 2002, and has been re- accredited three times. The next re- accreditation review will occur in December of 2013. To main- tain accreditation the Department must remain in compliance with applicable stand- ards and show proof of compliance for each year of the accreditation cycle. In addi- tion, the Department is required to comply with newly developed or revised accredi- tation standards. New standards may require the Department change existing poli- cies or develop new policies. Accreditation Goals for 2012 Maintain proofs of compliance standard for the 2012 re- accreditation Cycle and develop policies and proofs few new standards Make files and chapter summaries more reader /assessor friendly Research moving the existing CALEA file system to the Power DMS System. Initiate a comprehensive review of all General Orders, SOP's, Rules & Regulations, Policy & Procedures., and department directives. 42 Rff Annual R1 rf ADMINISTRATIV SERVICES COP* A TRW* Jim Baker is tasked with the responsibility for the police information technology, CAD and records management support for the Police Department. This includes wireless solutions and communication upgrades and the day to day support of police computer hardware and software, both in the department and mobile ap- plications used in the field. As part of the move to a new records management system in conjunction with the formation of the Johnson County Joint Communications Center a much larger scale project was taken on at Iowa City that involves converging many secondary information databases into a single platform. Work was started in 2011 to get software and data that was previously kept in separate databases into the new software; this work continues and will soon allow for a more direct input method of record keeping. There was continual progression on development of the rec- ords management system which included development of customized reports used for statistical purposes and continued work on integration and development of new modules that will be launched in 2012, laying groundwork for a system that will become much more useful and will contain more information from a sin- gle point of access available to officers and administrative staff during the course of their daily duties. In 2011 an upgrade was performed on the backend software and hardware that houses our in car videos allowing for more storage and the latest hardware. Jim Baker assisted in the planning for the remodel of area that used to house the Iowa City dispatch center to accommodate the new purpose of the Station Mas- ter which requires all functionality and work flow to be done by a single person that was previously shared by multiple persons. He also assisted the Iowa City Fire Department in preparations to launch the CAD mobile clients in new comput- ers that were installed in all fire apparatus in 2011. 43 X11 Annual ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES EL:" Records Division The Records Division is staffed by 5 full time employees and 1 part time employee. The Records Division also receives additional support from 3 work study students and 3 senior volunteers. Records personnel completed data entry and scanning of 9,954 incidents for 2011. This was a 1.5% decrease of incidents completed for 2010. Records personnel also process local criminal background checks by request. 4,026 criminal background checks were processed in 2011. Records Objectives for 2012 Implantation of Pawn Shop module. Continue development of custom reports for officer use. Discontinuation of evidence property control forms by officers will create the need for Records personnel to verify property entry to meet NIBRS standards. 44 20f1 Annual ADMINISTRATIV SERVICES 111L_1111 M Cdme Prevention The Crime Prevention Office welcomed several new programs in 2011, including the Loss Prevention Task Force and the Johnson County Fraud Alliance. Crime Prevention Officer Jorey Bailey became certified in Crime Prevention Through En- vironmental Design ( CPTED). CPTED utilizes crime prevention input into the de- sign and function of new and existing buildings and neighborhoods. Officer Bailey offers CPTED Surveys of existing homes and businesses, providing the owners with cost effective methods to design out crime. The Crime Prevention office par- ticipated in the following community programs in 2011: FAS TRAC Children of Promise Neighborhood Association Meetings Johnson County Shoplifter Diversion Program Johnson County Restorative Justice Board School Attendance Task Force Crisis Center Providers Committee Johnson County Child Protection Team Neighborhood Associations Johnson County Fraud Alliance Loss Prevention Task Safety Village Citizens Police Academy Neighborhood Watch Crime Free Business National Night Out 45 Z07f Annual Rl ADMINISTRATIV SERVICES The Iowa City Police Department oversees the school crossing guard program. Crossing guards cover the City's 12 approved school crossings before and after school during the school year. Crossing guards must pass a background check and receive training provided by the police department prior to assignment. Crossing guards are non -sworn employees. When a crossing guard is not available to cover a school crossing, an Iowa City Police community service officer or a patrol officer will cover the crossing. Station Masters Between the 5 station master positions the front desk of the Police Department is staffed twenty four hours a day seven days a week. They are the initial contact person for the public walk in traffic and for incoming phone calls. Station masters assess the reported issue and determine whether to transfer the complaint to the Joint Emergency Communication Center for follow up or if the situation can be handled within the Police Department. This may include answering questions or complaints by providing factual information not available to the public. Some of their other duties include: release of impounded vehicles, take messag- es for officers and supervisors, process active warrants following arrest for the department, complete data entry of traffic violations issued by the police officers, complete data entry of current bicycle registration forms, maintain the house watch program, monitor officers presence in the intoxilyzer area during pro- cessing, assist officers in critical times and perform various other duties as need- ed. M Mf obV Animal Services Animal Services is a division of the Iowa City Police Department and op- erates as a public safety /enforcement agency for the protection of the public and animals in Iowa City. This division provides to Coralville, Johnson Coun- ty and Solon through 28E agree- ments. The Animal Services Division also op- erates an animal center for stray and abandoned animals. Current staffing levels are: (1) Supervisor (2)Animal Service Officers (3)Animal Care Technicians (1)Animal Center Assistant (3) 25 to 40 hour a week Temporary employees. 47 Rf1 Annual R ADMINISTRATIV SERVICES lllr__Ill__M Animal Services Animal Services includes the following operational functions: Enforcement of local and state animal welfare codes Animal cruelty and neglect investigations Animal fighting and hoarding investigations Expert court testimony Commercial animal establishment permit inspection and issu- ance Wildlife handling and abatement Housing of displaced or unwanted domestic animals, livestock and exotics Housing of neglect /cruelty case animals pending court decision Quarantine of bite animals Animal Adoption Animal Licensing Animal Recovery Low Income Spay /Neuter assistance program Low Cost Microchip program Public Education (responsible animal care, bite prevention, out- reach) Animal Foster Care program Volunteer training and animal handling programs Disaster response emergency animal sheltering services Iowa City School District student community service programs M Nff Annual R 01-" irt ADMINISTRATIVrSER Y](Mq, Animal Services ANIMAL SERVICES 2011 STATISTICS SHELTER Total Animal Intakes 2291 Animals Adopted 830 Animals Reclaimed by owner 501 Animals Euthanized Sick and Injured Behavior Issues Due to Overcrowding /Carrying Ca- pacity Feral Aggressive Behaviors Biters Un- weaned Canine Personality Assessment Animals Transferred to Rescue 46 Wildlife Transferred to Rehab 25 Microchips Implanted 1075 Cats Dogs Others 1059 817 415 Wildlife /small mammals /birds/ reptiles and Cats Doqs aquatic species 101 16 91 47 41 2 11 4 0 137 0 0 2 52 1 11 11 23 40 0 35 239 49 G I V rl Z, r1dialy(61 G0 " f1 „� ;U. Animal ServIcee ANIMAL SERVICES 2011 STATISTICS ENFORCEMENT Service Calls Handled 1478 Animal Bite Investigation /quarantine /testing 117 Strays Picked Up By Animal Service Officers 420 Citations Issued 61 Warnings Issued 528 Hoarding /Mass Impound Cases 1 Methamphetamine Impounds and Decon 3 Dog Fighting Investigations 1 Vicious Animal Hearings 3 OUTREACH /FACF Vouchers for Obedi ence Training 239 Community Wide Educa- 1440 Citizens tion Programs 106 Served Assisted Living Animal Visits 41 240 Citizens Served Community Micro - chipping Clinics 1 200 Animals Served Humane Education 9 1000 Citizens served Low Income Spay & Neuter vouchers Data unavailable Low Cost Spay and Neuter 39 Animals Clinics 1 Altered Pet First Aid Certification Course 1 20 People Served 50 +� ilil Annual Re Animal Sa. , Ices ANIMAL SERVICES 2011 STATISTICS SUPPORT Volunteers Who Logged 1 Hour or more 393 Total Hours Worked by For 933.25 Trained Volunteers 9928 Hours Service Learning Jr. High Students 23 For 92 Hours Court Ordered Community Service Workers 48 Volunteer Orientations 23 264 People Served Cat Training Classes for Volunteers 16 Dog Training Classes for Volunteers 17 Advanced Dog Training for Volunteers 3 Assisted Living Training for Volunteers 1 Rabbit Training Class for Volunteers 1 Foster Homes 65 Animals Fostered 281 Days Animals in Foster Care 8330 Mobile Adoption Off Site Events 16 Over 500 Citi- Open House Donation Drive 1 zens Attended 51 A V l �111haRI R /./AID) MHMQ)1r1 j4T1V - SERV1r` ) Animai Sermicee ANIMAL SERVICES 2011 STATISTICS Friends of the Animal Center Foundation Fundraising & Community Events Community Micro - chipping Clinic Coralville 4th of July Parade Art Event Paws for a Cause Dog Walk Scrub Your Paws for a Cause Dog Wash Putts 4 Mutts 52 j ( j \ )5 \ 7 of 5 \a ® t �7 \_ ° \ — k� l / % £ QG /« /\ j 0 § \ — G \ \ f \ \ ƒ ƒ § E / / } { / \ 9 \ 0 & - / / ) &[ \ \ \ \ \ \ § c N O •° Ri .9'' 01) cd U U � H ¢yo p 0, m - r � c F °� n o O J O p o o t �' :i o"'. o U r o• o 4- ° 0-8.2 n .Ni rr U O � 4 cU 'o - 0 QUr o ro o U P. 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O 'O ' jO °U = ° r w t a C �i " �Y0 i 1 0 00'- °0 ° °' 5 i q °,j o .� [� O O 0 rO oti ° y T' t y U �¢aydw °° oti.Caio'o O •N "d cpd r' p,U�• 0 o o o od o o 0�., " vi b .0 o .y x, .Q" r. r 'd q .+ b O u ' U o w firqq U 0 w bl O O O n ti - U H a w o P, P a) Information Sheet for Filing a Complaint About an Iowa City Police Officer There are two kinds of complaint forms. The form you choose determines how your complaint will be handled. Iowa City Police Department Complaint Form If you use the Police Department form, Iowa City Police Department Policy will determine the level of investigation into your complaint. You can choose to limit your involvement to a discussion between you and the officer's supervisor, or you can choose to participate in an internal investigation which means that you, the officer, and witnesses will be interviewed by Police Department investigators and a written report on the department's findings and conclusions will be prepared. Generally, investigations and any officer discipline that may result from them are considered nonpublic, confidential records. By law, the Police Chief decides if and how an officer will be disciplined. When you use the Police Department complaint form, the Police Citizens Review Board will not review your complaint, unless you also file a PCRB complaint form. It usually takes from one week to three months to receive a final response from the department. Police Citizens Review Board (PCRB) Complaint Form If you use the PCRB form, the Police Department will conduct an internal investigation. A Supervisor or Investigator from the Police Department will contact you as part of the investigation process. As soon as you file your form, the PCRB will also receive a copy of it, so they know your complaint is being investigated. All complaints to the Board must be filed with the City Clerk within ninety (90) days of the alleged misconduct. When the internal investigation is completed, the Police Chief will prepare a written report and send copies to the PCRB, to you, and to the officers involved. The PCRB then reviews the Chief s Report and may conduct its own investigation. The PCRB decides whether the Chiefs conclusions are reasonable and issues a public report to the City Council. You will be notified of the outcome of the PCRB's review. The PCRB has no authority to discipline police officers. The PCRB handles its work with complaints confidentially and generally does not include information identifying you or the officer in its reports. However, if a complaint is upheld, the PCRB does have the right to include the names of complainants and officers in its reports. When you use the PCRB complaint form, it usually takes ninety (90) days for the Board to receive the Ch'ef's Report on the internal investigation and an additional one to two months for the Board to complete its work. If you have questions about filing a complaint, contact the Police Department (356 -5275) or the Police Citizens Review Board (356 -5041) For more information about the PCRB, consult the city ordinance that established it (Iowa City Code Chapter 8 -8). The City Code is available on -line at www.icgov.org or for review in the City Clerk's office at the City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street (356 - 5043). Information Sheet 06/11 FOR STAFF USE: Complaint No. Received by Name CONFIDENTIAL POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD A Board of the City of Iowa City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 -1826 (319) 356 -5041 Address /other contact information Telephone Best time to call A Supervisor or Investigator from the Police Department will contact the complainant as part of the investigation process. Date of Birth Race Gender Date the incident took place _ (All complaints to the Board alleged misconduct.) must be filed with the City Clerk within ninety (90) days of the Any person with personal knowledge of the alleged police misconduct may file a PCRB complaint with the board. In order to have "personal knowledge ", the complainant must have been directly involved in the incident or witnessed the incident. If the person with personal knowledge is underage or otherwise unable to complete a PCRB complaint form, the PCRB complaint maybe filed by such person's designated representative. Those who may file a complaint shall include an adult, a minor with an adult's assistance, an adult filing on behalf of a minor, or a vulnerable adult with assistance from a family member, friend, clergy, or a guardian or other similar court appointed representative. A support person (as defined above) may accompany the complainant through the complaint review process. Describe the incident you are complaining about. Give as many details as possible. For example: Where did it happen? Who else was there? Describe the specific police actions you are complaining about. Give officers' names, badge numbers, descriptions. . T T. Section 718.6 State Code of Iowa A person who reports or causes to be reported false information to a fire department or a law enforcement authority, knowing that the information is false, or who reports the alleged occurrence of a criminal act knowing the same did not occur, commits a simple misdemeanor, unless the alleged criminal act reported is a serious or aggravated misdemeanor or felony, in which case the person commits a serious misdemeanor. Please ensure that the complaint you are filing with the Iowa City Police Citizens Review Board is truthful. In its review of this complaint, the Iowa City Police Citizen's Review Board will forward the information contained in this complaint to representatives of the Iowa City Police Department. Therefore, the above captioned State Code of Iowa applies to a complaint filed with the Iowa City Police Citizens Review Board. I hereby certify to the best of my knowledge, the statements I have made on this form are true. Signature Date pc(Mcomplain.clk 06/11 CONFIDENTIAL COMPLAINT STATISTICAL INFORMATION We will use the following information, which concerns classes of people protected under Iowa City's Human Rights Ordinance, only to prepare our PCRB annual report. We will not use your name or other identifying information in this report. You do not have to provide this information to file your complaint. Please indicate your: Age Color National Origin Gender identity Sex Sexual Orientation Marital Status Mental Disability Physical Disability Religion Complaint No. wroV`3 viup\'inioiim �VLIIII h "II° Iowa City City Code - Cha To view the City Code on -line go to: www.icqov.org Go to Government Select City Code, Title 8, Chapter 8 8 - Police Citizens Review Board Police Citizens Review Board — Website Information Available General information about the Board and the current members is on the main webpage. To access board packets, the complaint form, forum summaries, public complaint reports, and annual reports click "more information available" on the main webpage. To view information on -line go to: www. icgoy.Orq Go to Government Select Boards & Commissions, Police Citizens Review Board Iowa City Police Department - General Orders Wide ranges of written directives guide members of the Iowa City Police Department. These directives range fi Federal, State, and Local laws or Codes to Memorandums, which identify the manner in which the department does its business. Included in these directives are the General Orders of the Iowa City Police Department. General Orders provide guidance to officers in how to handle a variety of different situations. While they may provide specific recommendations, they are not necessarily intended as a step by step guide, but as a more general "how to conduct business" reference, for members of the department. These orders are divided into multiple general headings ranging from Personnel to Operations, with multiple broadly related orders contained in each section. While many orders may be applicable to different sections, they are located in the section to which they are most closely related. To view all ICPD General Orders on -line go to: www.icqov.org Go to the Police Department web page Select General Orders from the list on the left side of the page Percentages 01/01/2011 - 12,31,2011 Type Unit Count Percent Race /Ethnicity 0.01% Monday, Pebmary 06, 2012 Page I of I Asian/Pacific Islander 419 3.18% Black/African American 1489 11.30% Caucasian 10123 76.82% Native American Indian 25 0.19/° Other 165 1.25% Spanish/Latinoll ispanic 627 4.76% Unknown 328 2.49% Registration 1 0.01% Iowa 11218 85.13% Non -Iowa 1873 14.21% Unknown 85 0.66% Residency Iowa City 7456 56.58% Johnson County 1630 12.37% Missing 31 0.24% Other 89 0.68% Other County 2473 18.77% Out of State 1498 11.37% Sex Female 5211 39.55% Male 7938 60.24% Unknown 28 0.21% Total Stops 13177 Monday, Pebmary 06, 2012 Page I of I 116e,X61 ra�_ 917 M � A. Agency name, CEO and AM Iowa City (IA) Police Department 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 53340 Samuel Hargadine, Chief of Police Kevin Hurd, Sergeant and Accreditation Manager B. Dates of the On -Site Assessment: December 11 -14, 2010 C. Assessment Team: 1. Team Leader: Philip J. BACA Chief of Police Commerce City Police Department 7887 E. 60`h Avenue Commerce City, CO 80022 (303) 289 -3631 2. Team Member: Nicholas ARMOLD Lieutenant Huntington Woods Department of Public Safety 12755 W. Eleven Mile Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 D. CALEA Program Manager and Type of On -site: Maya Mitchell Third reaccreditation, C size (104 personnel; authorized 81 sworn and 23 non - sworn) 51h edition Law Enforcement Accreditation The agency uses the CACE -L software program. E. Community and Agency Profile: 1. Community profile. As of the 2008 Census Bureau estimate, Iowa City had a total population of about 67,830, making it the fifth largest city in Iowa. Iowa City is the county seat of Johnson County and the home city of the University of Iowa. Iowa City ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 2 is located adjacent to the town of Coralville, and it surrounds the town of University Heights, with which it forms a contiguous urban area. Iowa City is the principal city of the Iowa City Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses Johnson County and Washington County. This metropolitan area has a population of about 150,000. Iowa City is the second capital of the Iowa territory, and it was also the first capital city of the state of Iowa. In 2008, Forbes Magazine named Iowa City the second best small metropolitan area for doing business in the United States. Iowa City is governed by an elected city council of seven members: four council members at large and three district members. The two council members at large who receive the most votes and the three district council members serve four year terms. The other two council members at large serve two year terms. A mayor and mayor pro tern are elected by the council from within its membership to serve terms of two years. This form of government vests the governmental powers in the city council. The city council is responsible for appointing the city manager who implements the policy decisions of the city council, enforces city ordinances and appoints city officials. The council also appoints the city attorney and city clerk. Iowa City is unique in that it is one of only four cities in the state in which the mayor is chosen by the city council. The mayor serves a four year term and has a vote on council, representing the district or at large position from which the mayor was elected. The mayor is primarily a figure -head or a "first among equals," with some power to set agendas and lead meetings, as well as serving as the public face of city government. 2. Agency profile. The Iowa City Police Department is a full -time service agency with an annual budget of approximately ten million dollars, which provides the traditional police functions such as uniformed patrol and investigations. Just recently, the agency's communications division was consolidated with other local public safety agency communication centers, which created a new legal entity known as the Johnson Emergency Communications Center (JECC). The new JECC operates as a joint communications center to dispatch all public safety calls (fire, police, and emergency medical services) for service in the Iowa City metropolitan area. ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 3 The Iowa City Police Department is divided into three divisions: the Chief's Office, which is responsible for the overall management of the department, Administrative Services, which is commanded by a Captain and is responsible for the administrative functions, such as communications and records; and Field Operations, which is commanded by a Captain and is responsible for patrol and investigations. 3. Demographics (sworn personnel, service population, available workforce). The demographic composition of the service area and agency are represented in the following table, [ *This column is the percentage of females in relation to the total personnel.] With the exception of females, both Caucasian and African - American, the agency's demographics closely mirror those of the available workforce. Recruiting and hiring continues to be a challenge. During the last several years interest in seeking a law enforcement career has declined and can be attributed to many causes: competition from other large public sector employers seeking college educated with positions that pay more; the continuing opportunities in the technology sector; the often times negative aspects of law enforcement; and the military siphoning off public service minded candidates into the military. The agency does have a current EEOP plan and recruitment plan that is maintained by the Iowa City Human Resources Department. Service Available Current Current Female Prior Prior Population Workforce Sworn Sworn Assessment Assessment Officers Officers Sworn Female Officers Sworn Officers Caucasian 54,334 84.8 76,192 93.5 75 93.75 6 7.5% 68 94 6 8.0% African- 2,333 3.6 2,300 2.8 2 2.5 0 0 2 3 0 0 American Hispanic 1,833 2.9 2,083 2.6 2 2.5 0 0 2 3 0 0 Other 5,553 8.7 926 1.1 1 1.25 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 64,053 100 81,501 100 80 100 6 7.5% 72 100% 6 8.0% [ *This column is the percentage of females in relation to the total personnel.] With the exception of females, both Caucasian and African - American, the agency's demographics closely mirror those of the available workforce. Recruiting and hiring continues to be a challenge. During the last several years interest in seeking a law enforcement career has declined and can be attributed to many causes: competition from other large public sector employers seeking college educated with positions that pay more; the continuing opportunities in the technology sector; the often times negative aspects of law enforcement; and the military siphoning off public service minded candidates into the military. The agency does have a current EEOP plan and recruitment plan that is maintained by the Iowa City Human Resources Department. ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 4 The service population is based on census figures and includes Iowa City only. The available workforce figures were provided by the Iowa City Development Commission and include the available workforce (not population) in the Iowa City /Johnson County metropolitan area. 4. Future issues A new City Manager was recently appointed by the Iowa City Council. As such the direction set by the new City Manager will have a profound effect on the police department. The Chief will be looking for leadership at that level of which the City has not recently had. The Chief hopes to work with the new City Manager and have a significant voice in setting the strategic plan for the next five years. Work space for the police department continues to be a pressing need. Although the agency recently found additional space for its evidence and property section, the Chief believes that unit needs to be contiguous to police headquarters to meet the needs of uniformed personnel and to provide the best supervision and oversight necessary for such a critical component of the agency. The Chief hopes to engage other local public safety CEO's (fire, sheriff) in discussing the possibility of planning and constructing a joint use facility to maximize taxpayer dollars and efficiencies. Lastly, local issues concerning illegal /undocumented residents will become more visible and challenging due to other state and federal legislation either passed or pending, which will directly affect local law enforcement. 5. CEO biography Chief Sam Hargadine was sworn in as the Chief of Police on August 28, 2005. Chief Hargadine previously served as the Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police with the Columbia, Missouri Police Department retiring at the rank of captain after a twenty year career. Chief Hargadine is a graduate of the Northwestern Police Staff and Command course and has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and a Masters in Public Administration. Chief Hargadine is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Northwestern University of Public Safety Traffic's Alumni Association, the Iowa Police Executive Forum and the 709`h Military Police Association. F. Public Information Activities: ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 5 Public notice and input are a corner stone of democracy and CALEA accreditation. This section reports on the community's opportunity to comment on their law enforcement agency and to bring matters to the attention of the Commission that otherwise may be overlooked. a. Public Information Session The public hearing session was held at the Iowa City Library at 7:00 p.m. on December 13, 2010. There were no attendees for the public hearing. It should be noted that the Iowa City metro area experienced a severe winter storm driving the temperatures down to around zero by early evening, which resulted in dangerous driving conditions and may have deterred citizens from attending. b. Telephone Contacts The assessment team was available via the telephone call -in session on December 13, 2010 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. There were two calls into the assessors. Both were positive in nature supporting the efforts of the Iowa City Police Department to continue its CALEA accreditation. c. Correspondence There was no written correspondence received either positive or negative by the assessment team on behalf of the agency for this onsite. d. Media Interest There was no media interest or contact of which the assessment team was aware. e. Public Information Material On November 29, 2010, a media release announcing the on -site inspection was sent out to the local media via e -mail to four area television stations, four area radio stations and eight eastern Iowa newspapers. Additionally, the City through its website sent out the same media release to its list of citizen subscribers (approximately 1,700) providing all the information concerning the on -site visit. Public notice concerning the on -site was posted in the Iowa City Police Department lobby, the Johnson County Courthouse lobby and all public buildings in Iowa City, IA. ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 6 Approximately thirty mailings were sent to community leaders and citizens encouraging their input during the on -site assessment. This mailing included the formal announcement with the date and time of the hearing and phone number for the December 13, 2010 call -in session. The City Council, the Police Citizen Review Board and all city employees were provided the same detailed information via e-mail the week preceding the on -site accreditation visit. f. Community Outreach Contacts During the on -site visit the assessors interacted with and formally interviewed several agency personnel. All agency personnel were very professional and exhibited a dedication to the agency and the community. The assessors participated in ride - alongs with patrol officers. Each officer was enthusiastic about the job, appeared to have high morale and excited about being a police officer and serving in the community. All were seeking the opportunity to serve in a public safety capacity and are very proud of the agency and community. Assessors interviewed several members of the local government and residents of the community. The interviews did not result in any negative comments. Captain Rick Wyss, Administrative Services Commander, was interviewed on December 12, 2010 to get his perspective on departmental issues during this on -site. The most pressing concern articulated by Captain Wyss was the transition to the new communications center, radio operational ability and officer safety associated therewith. Some technological stumbling blocks continue to arise with the new communications system, although such issues were expected. Captain Wyss is confident these probelms will be worked out in a timely fashion to meet public safety needs. Associated with the communications center are the appropriate training, policy, and procedural issues that follow new operational constructs. Space needs continue to be on the radar for a growing department. Assistant City Manager Dale Helling was interviewed on December 13, 2010. Mr. Helling has worked for Iowa City, IA thirty some years and actually started his career as an Iowa City police officer. He believes the police department is a very professional organization with a great reputation that does an excellent job in policing in a college town atmosphere. His major ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 7 concern is always with the city budget. Most recently, the City Council approved the hiring of six additional police officers and he wants to make sure the city is able to continue their long term employment. Local County Prosecutor Janet Lyness, sang the praises of agency personnel citing the quality of their investigations, arrests, testimony in court, and their reputation for upholding citizen constitutional rights while enforcing the state and local laws. In her opinion, the agency stands above the other law enforcement agencies in the jurisdiction in terms of quality of work and standards. Mr. Eric Goers, Assistant City Attorney for Iowa City, also graciously gave his time to compliment the staff and members of the agency for their excellent work in policing the community. In Mr. Goers' opinion, Iowa City is a difficult community in which to police because of the many issues associated with a university campus population. He stated that it been his experience that agency officers have a high level of patience when dealing with young people who may be inebriated and don't particularly have the inclination to listen or obey police officers requests. G. Essential Services Law Enforcement Role, Responsibilities, and Relationships and Organization, Management, and Administration. (Chapters 1 -17) Sworn officers employed by the agency take an oath of office swearing to uphold the Constitution and abide by the rules and regulations and the Code of Ethics adopted by the agency prior to commencement of their responsibilities. All agency employees attend ethics training annually. Agency policy outlines that officers are often times called upon to assist individuals with other than law enforcement issues. There are many social diversion programs in which the agency participates. Many referral resources are available to employees which enable them to assist people in times of need. Policy requires employees to be familiar with services such as the County Attorney's Office for no contact orders; Student Legal Services for assistance to college students; University landlord /tenant association for tenant disputes; mental health issues, substance abuse; housing, transportation, finances, food or other services. Appropriate agencies such as Emergency Housing Project or Welsay House or the Johnson County Crisis Center are also available to assist in such situations. Officers possess the authority to enforce the laws of the State of Iowa and the ordinances of the City of Iowa City. Officers are encouraged in both policy and practice to exercise discretion in the performance of their duties. This philosophy is ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 8 communicated through training, supervision and the recognition of the existing policies. Officers are also encouraged to exercise discretion in a reasonable manner and to do so according to the circumstances of any given situation. Officers are not required to incarcerate all offenders or to issue a citation to every traffic offender. They are encouraged to evaluate all situations based on individual facts when making such decisions and to consider other enforcement alternatives to incarceration. The agency is committed to the reduction of juvenile delinquency and to the development and continuation of programs designed to prevent and control delinquency. Officers dealing with juveniles in enforcement capacities can exercise reasonable discretion. Agency policy provides alternatives to arrest that officers may consider such as: release without further action; informal counseling; referral to community services; referral to parents or responsible adult; limited non - secure custody and warning at the police department; and issuance of a summons. If officers arrest any foreign diplomat or consular official, policy dictates that consular notification and access requirements be adhered to in accordance with international treaties. The agency has a very well written and thorough policy concerning search and seizure which include all the attendant exclusions and exceptions to the search warrant rules, interrogations, and interviews all while paying close attention to the protections afforded by the Fourth and Fifth Amendments to the United States Constitution. The agency's organizational chart appropriately assigns responsibilities and functions to specific individuals or groups of individuals. There are clear defined lines of authority so that accountability is appropriately placed. The organizational chart of the department is updated by the Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police as necessitated by change and reviewed on an annual basis. The chart is posted throughout accessible areas of the department for employee edification. Each employee is accountable to only one immediate supervisor. Additionally, each bureau, unit, or squad is under the direct command of only one supervisor. Job descriptions for all positions within the department are maintained and are accessible to employees on request. The agency has a policy encouraging adjacent law enforcement agencies to join in written mutual aid agreements. Such agreements typically describe the provisions for indemnification of the provider agency and its personnel. The primary purpose of such agreements is to outline the agency's jurisdiction and mutual aid agreements, and involvement in regional police services. The primary area of responsibility for the agency is the corporate limits of the City of Iowa City, with the exception of properties belonging to the University of Iowa and the County of Johnson County. Officers are not prohibited from initiating police actions on these properties that are within the city limits. It also does not preclude officers from ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 9 assisting other agencies in other jurisdictions, with which the agency has entered into a mutual aid agreement. The agency currently has mutual aid agreements with the Johnson County Sheriff's department, the Coralville Police Department, and the University of Iowa Police Department. The Chief of Police has the duty to inform the City Manager or Mayor of the City of disasters and public disorder situations. The Mayor has the responsibility of contacting the Governor to request assistance of the Iowa National Guard in emergencies resulting from natural or man -made disasters. Any requests from federal law enforcement agencies may be made but the Lieutenant of Investigations, after consulting with the Chief of Police or his designee when an offense has occurred, which is a violation of federal law or there is federal jurisdiction. This request can either be made verbally or in writing. Bias Based Profiling Traffic Warnings and Citations 2007 Race /Sex Warnings Citations Total Caucasian/Male 2,758 1,960 4,718 Caucasian/Female 1,569 1,465 3,034 African- Anrerican/Male 314 167 481 African- American/Female 168 129 297 Hispanic/Male 184 122 306 Hispanic/Female 41 37 78 Asian/Male 86 63 149 Asian/Female 52 26 78 OTHER 93 53 146 TOTAL 5,265 4,022 9,287 Traffic Warnings and Citations 2008 Race /Sex Warnings Citations Total Caucasian/Male 4,223 2,007 6,230 Caucasian/Female 2,845 1,465 4,310 African- American/Male 314 206 520 African- American/Female 310 104 414 Hispanic/Male 231 133 364 Hispanic/Female 101 66 167 Asian/Male 118 57 175 Asian/Female 79 39 118 OTHER 103 36 139 TOTAL 8,324 4,113 12,437 Traffic Warnings and Citations 2009 Race /Sex Warnings Citations Total r Caucasian/Male 3,806 1,462 5,268 ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 10 Caucasian/Female 2,636 2,936 5,572 African- Ainerican/Male 481 203 684 African- American/Female 376 118 494 Hispanic/Male 214 101 315 Hispanic/Female 93 34 127 Asian/Male 172 63 235 Asian/Female 96 38 134 OTHER 152 39 191 TOTAL 8,026 41994 13,020 Biased Based Policing Complaints Complaints from: 2008 2009 2010 Traffic contacts 0 0 0 Field contacts 1 1 2 Asset Forfeiture 0 0 0 The agency's general order states unequivocally that racial and ethnic profiling by members of the agency in the discharge of their duties is unacceptable. It is the policy of the department to patrol in a proactive manner, to investigate suspicious persons and circumstances, and to actively enforce the laws, while insisting that citizens only be detained when there exists probable cause for an arrest; reasonable suspicion that they may be involved in criminal activity; or that there is articulable reason for the contact. The agency does track bias based profiling complaints and thoroughly investigates such complaints through the Office of Professional Standards. In 2008 and 2009, one complaint was made each year. In 2010, two complaints were made. These incidents were not significant and did not draw any media interest. No modifications to agency policy have been recommended or accomplished. Although there are no lawsuits pending for such actions against the agency, an allegation of racial profiling is being investigated by the Iowa Civil Rights Commission. It appears from the latest correspondence that the complaint may be dismissed in the near future. Use of Force Use of Force 2007 2008 2009 Firearm 0 0 0 ECW 0 9 9 Baton 1 1 0 OC 34 24 9 Weaponless 175 155 133 Total Uses of Force 210 189 151 Total Use of Force Arrests* 136 149 131 Complaints 5 3 4 ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 11 Total Agency Custodial Arrests 1 2,908 1 2,919 1 2,979 Notes for 2007: The department did not have Electronic Control Weapons (ECW) in 2007. Notes for 2008: The department did not have ECW until June 2008. Number reflects reported incidents. In some cases there were several responses to aggression captured in one event. It is the policy of the Iowa City Police Department that officers will use only that force that is reasonable and necessary to accomplish lawful objectives and effectively bring an incident under control, while protecting the lives of the officers and others. Deadly force is governed by Iowa statutes and is justified only when a person cannot be captured in any other way and either the person used or threatened to use deadly force in committing a felony or; the officer reasonably believed the person would use deadly force against any person unless immediately apprehended. The agency's policies follow statutory and constitutional requirements concerning deadly force and take into consideration those instances when officers are actively pursuing or apprehending suspected felons. Warning shots are prohibited by policy. Where deadly force is not authorized, officers are trained to assess the situation in order to determine which less lethal technique will be best to de- escalate the incident. By policy an officer cannot use more force than is reasonably necessary to gain control over the individual or situation. Officers are authorized to use force consistent with the agency's use of force model. Officers offer medical treatment at a hospital to any non - combative person who has been exposed to chemical irritant/OC spray. Medical treatment in the form of mist spray is administered by officers to persons exposed to a chemical irritant, including those who are combative. Hospital treatment is not offered to combative persons by written directive as the treatment at the hospital is the same as given by the officer in the field. Officers have an array of less lethal weapons available, which include impact projectiles (12 gauge bean sock and 37mm pepper ball); impact batons, chemical agents, and conducted energy devices, i.e. Taser. By policy, a Use of Force report with a written narrative regarding any use of force incident must be included with an incident report. Any officer who discharges a firearm for any reason or purpose, other than those exempted by policy (range, sporting events, hunting, and destroying an injured animal) must prepare a written report to their immediate supervisor as soon as circumstances permit. This report is then forwarded through the chain of command to the Chief of Police for review. ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 12 Use of force incidents are reviewed by a committee consisting of a minimum of three sworn personnel. The committee consists of a Division Commander, the Sergeant of Planning and Research and /or Training Sergeant, and a third person designated by the Division Commander. The group at a minimum meets every two months to review the Use of Force reports from the previous two months. The purpose of this committee is to review all facts and reports concerning the use of force incidents and shooting incidents for appropriateness of force used, for any training recommendations which are necessary, and /or any need for policy changes. This committee makes recommendations on these matters to the Chief of Police. When any member of the agency is involved in an incident resulting in death or serious injury, a thorough and objective investigation of facts and circumstances is initiated and completed as soon as practical by the Chief of Police or designee. The employee involved is relieved of field duty without the loss of pay or benefits, pending the results of the departmental investigation. At the discretion of the Chief of Police, the employee may be returned to duty upon departmental receipt of notification from a counselor or mental health professional indicating the employee's fitness for duty. Officers of the agency are only to use weapons and ammunition authorized by the agency in the performance of their duties. It is also policy to require officers to demonstrate at least annually, proficiency in the use of all firearms, and intermediate weapons utilized under color of official duty. All officers approved and qualified to carry the patrol rifle must qualify bi- annually in addition to quarterly sight confirmation in accordance with standards established by the agency's rifle instructors. At least annually, each employee receives in- service training on the agency's Use of Force policy and demonstrates proficiency with each approved less lethal weapon that the officer is authorized to use. Such training is provided by a certified instructor. Proficiency training records include results from tests or demonstrations, dates, and rosters of attending officers. These records are maintained by the Training Unit. Remedial training is scheduled for those employees who are unable to qualify with an authorized weapon. Until the employee achieves full certification, the employee will not be permitted to operate the specific weapon system other than in a training environment. All officers are provided with the department's use of force directives and receive training in the use of force directives prior to carrying a weapon as part of their duties. In- service refresher training is provided at least annually to experienced officers to update their training and to evaluate the effectiveness of their prior recruit and in- service training. ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 13 At a minimum, agency policy requires that the Chief of Police and /or designee conduct a documented analysis of all reports and incidents of force annually. The purpose of the analysis of reports and incidents of force is to reveal patterns or trends that indicate training needs, equipment upgrades and /or policy modifications. Personnel Structure and Personnel Process (Chapters 21 -35) In 2006, the City of Iowa City contracted with an independent firm to conduct a classification /compensation review which included job descriptions and a task analysis of each job. In order to accomplish this, the Austin Peters Group had employees complete detailed position evaluation questionnaires and personally interviewed each employee and supervisors about their positions. No significant changes have been made since that analysis was completed. Pursuant to city policy, all job positions are classified according to job duties, responsibilities, entry requirements, and departmental needs. A major change in any of these factors may necessitate a review of the job classification. All position classifications review requests are reviewed in accordance with the applicable labor contract provisions. The City of Iowa City abides by two labor contracts. One is the Police Labor Relations Organization of Iowa City (PLRO) and the other is the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local #183, AFL -CIO (AFSCME). Both contracts detail employee rights to salary levels, salary differentials, compensatory time, overtime, salary augmentation, annual leave and vacation. Retirement, health insurance, liability protection, disability and educational benefits are also covered by labor contracts, which all appear to be negotiated for three year terms. Iowa City recognizes that a wide range of personal problems can affect employee job performance. Examples include marital or financial difficulties, physical or personal problems, substance abuse or alcoholism. The City sponsors the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as a means of assisting employees and their families. The EAP is available as a confidential service for information, short -term counseling, and referral to other resources. Employees are encouraged to contact the EAP to discuss a personal problem before it affects their work performance. Agency policy dictates that officer - involved shooting incidents resulting in serious injury or death be investigated with the utmost thoroughness, professionalism and impartiality. The officer's family must be notified on a priority basis and in person whenever possible by a Watch Commander or Supervisor. By agency Rules and Regulations identification cards are issued to each employee (name, photo, and at least one other identifier). The card is used as the proper means ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 14 of verifying employment and status with the agency. When in authorized uniform, the uniform may serve as proper identification. Officers assigned to plainclothes carry the identification card and must display the card when appropriate. The agency requires officers to have regular physical exams. Under the City's health insurance plan, a physical is included as a potential benefit each year. The agency requires that officers under the age of 40 have a physical exam at least every three years. The agency reimburses the deductible payment. Between the ages of 40 and 50, a physical is required every two years. Over the age of 50 a physical is required every year. The Rules and Regulations of the agency require all officers to maintain themselves in good physical condition so that they have the ability to manage strenuous physical contact required of police officers. The agency may require periodic physicals and fitness assessments of sworn personnel. The agency maintains the discretion to impose conditions on any outside employment or may prohibit it all together. Determination of the degree of limitation is based on the interest of the agency in furthering professionalism, protecting the reputation of the employee and the agency, and ensuring that the agency receives full and faithful service in return for its expenditure of resources. Any employment where the actual or potential use of law enforcement powers is anticipated is dealt with as an overtime function and an officer is considered on -duty. When a situation or event arises that officers are needed, the organization or entity making the request must contact the Commander of Field Operations. The Commander makes the determination if the agency will supply the requested officers. If the commander approves the request, the officers are paid by the agency and all benefits and rights normally associated with overtime activity. The entity requesting the officers will then reimburse the agency for such costs. As such, officers do not work extra -duty police jobs and all requests for police officers to work for private entities must come through the agency for approval. The objective of the agency's performance evaluation system is to provide information to employees about their performance, assist in personnel decisions and improve work performance. Employee evaluations are completed by agency supervisors a minimum of once each year. The forms are developed prepared by the Human Resources Department and forwarded to supervisors just prior to the due date of the evaluation. The form does not utilize a numerical rating system but instead utilizes progressive behavior descriptions for each dimension presented. The agency requires that any rating categorized as outstanding or unsatisfactory are required to be supported by narrative comments. To this end, the agency supervisors are expected to maintain documentation on each ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 15 employee under his supervision. Criteria used for performance evaluation are specific to the assignment of the employee during the rating period. Agency policy expects supervisors to plan and execute an interview with each employee evaluated and discuss the results of the evaluation; the level of performance expected; and establish goals and objectives for the upcoming rating period. At the conclusion of the interview, the employee is afforded the opportunity to sign, date and place any written comments on the evaluation form. Each employee gets a copy of the evaluation with other copies for the supervisor and the employee's personnel file. If an employee does not agree with the evaluation rating, the employee has grievance rights through the chain of command and pursuant to the existing labor agreement. Copies of evaluations are retained in the employee's file located in the office of the Chief of Police. Throughout the tenure of the employee, the original record is forwarded to the Human Resources Department and retained for a minimum of five years following termination, resignation, or retirement. When overall performance is unacceptable, all non - probationary employees are notified in writing at least ninety days prior to the end of the rating period. The supervisor is required to substantiate ratings at the unsatisfactory level, to advise the employee of unsatisfactory performance, and to define actions that should be taken to improve performance. All supervisors are trained prior to preparing /completing the performance evaluation. This training encompasses not only how to use the form but training in employee performance appraisal. Traits evaluated include work quality, productivity, decision making, problem solving communication skills, etc. All supervisors are rated in part on their ability to effectively evaluate employees assigned to them. The agency has established a Personnel Early Warning System (PEWS) designed to organize critical performance and evaluation data in a format conducive to promptly indentify early indicators of certain performance and /or stress related problems and to facilitate any necessary or appropriate follow -up activities. When the level significance or frequency of identified incidents is determined to be beyond that which is typically observed, the Watch Commander initiates a PEWS review. The Watch Commander may also initiate a PEWS review based on a single significant event, or at the direction of the Division Commander or Chief of Police. Items evaluated on an ongoing basis to determine whether to initiate a PEWS review include but are not limited to: Internal Affairs investigations, performance evaluations, monthly activity reports, citizen complaints, disciplinary action, use of force incidents, ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 16 motor vehicle pursuits, tardiness, absenteeism, vehicle accidents, civil litigation, and others. If a Watch Commander or section supervisor believes that further review is necessary based on an employee's prior actions, the supervisor informs the employee's division commander. If the division commander agrees, then a supervisor is assigned to further review the incidents. Once the supervisor completes the review, a written summary is prepared and meets with the employee and outlines any corrective actions if needed. This may be in a form of positive discipline such as training or counseling and /or punitive ranging from verbal reprimand to termination. The Chief of Police or his designee evaluates the PEWS system annually by reviewing the quality of information entered into the system, proper use of the system; and adherence to agency policy. The Chief of Police may also make any suggestions for changes. Grievances Formal Grievances Grievances 2007 2008 2009 Number 0 0 1 All grievances concerning sworn and on -sworn employees are controlled by the requisite labor agreement. The process and procedures for grievances are detailed step by step in each labor agreement. There were no labor grievances during this accreditation period and therefore no data with which to compile an analysis. Disciplinary Personnel Actions 2008 2009 2010 Suspension 1 3 2 Demotion 1 0 0 Resign In Lieu of Termination 0 2 0 Termination 0 0 1 *Other 2 3 0 Total 4 8 3 Commendations 16 17 22 ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 17 *Other:Inchrdes additional or re- training1remedial training, written reprimands. The number of suspensions and reprimands, as indicated in the above chart, is reflective of an agency the size of the Iowa City Police Department. There were no significant incidents during the assessment period which precipitated media interest. Any employee whose conduct results in dismissal is provided a statement citing the reason for dismissal; the effective date of dismissal; the status of fringe and retirement benefits; and a statement indicating the steps for grievance or appeals. All records of disciplinary actions are maintained by the Field Operations Division Commander. Sustained cases and the disciplinary actions taken may be a matter of public information pursuant to Iowa state law. The agency's discipline policy is built around both the positive and negative theory of discipline. Discipline may include counseling, training, written warning or reprimands but can include suspension, demotions and dismissals depending on the severity of the infraction. All appeals for non -sworn employees follow the procedure established within the existing labor agreements. Sworn employees have a right to appeal to the civil service commission as required under state law and must comply with any other requirements spelled out in the existing labor contract. Pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the agency, issues related to courtesy, insubordination, criticism of orders and other behaviors are all stated in great detail. Additionally, the agency expects all sworn employees to abide by the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics referenced in its policy and procedure manual. Personal appearance and uniform regulations are well- written, clear and easy to understand. Members of the agency who perform their duties in a manner exceeding agency standards and bring distinction to the agency or themselves are officially recognized by awards, letters of commendation, and plaques. Any employee of the agency may nominate another for a commendation or award. Sexual harassment is prohibited for all employees, regardless of their status, and includes supervisors, subordinates and co- workers. This behavior is clearly defined in the agency's general orders, Rules and Regulations, personnel policies and training bulletins. Recruitment and Selection (Chapter 31 and 32) ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 18 It is agency policy to cooperate with the Civil Service Commission and the Personnel Department of the City to maintain an efficient, effective and unbiased selection process. The Personnel Department has primary responsibility for the recruitment and testing of applicants for the position of police officer. The Personnel Department maintains a staff of four persons educated, trained and experienced in the field of Human Resources. The City is an equal opportunity employer. The selection process is regulated by Iowa state law. The selection process is guided and approved by the Iowa City Civil Service Commission and administered by the Personnel Department. The City takes legal steps to encourage and recruit minorities, women, and members of other protected classes. The Personnel Department maintains all written materials prior to and after the administration of the tests. All materials are stored in a secured area and are destroyed or returned to the publishers of the test upon completion of the testing process. All test results are kept on file in the Personnel Department for three years, at which time they may be destroyed pursuant to Iowa records retentions law. During this period, applicants not named to the position, may request in writing, to review their test and subsequent results in accordance with requirements set out by the testing authority. After the last recruitment period the agency attempted to identify barriers in recruitment that might deter females and minority applicants from applying for entry-level police officer positions. The City of Iowa City Personnel Division distributed an email to police officer applicants following the past two recruitments inviting them to participate in a web -based survey regarding the City's hiring process. The survey was aimed at trying to identify barriers to continued participation in the hiring process and to determine why applicants, who initially showed a high interest level, were dropping out of the hiring process. Survey feedback indicated that a significant number of applicants could not make the testing date particularly since the entire testing process encompassed a full weekend. Some out of area applicants could not afford the time or expense of travel and lodging required for this testing process. At the end of 2010, the race /sex ratios of the agency employees indicated that 93.75% of its sworn employees were Caucasian (8% female and 92% male) with 6.25 % of that being classified as minority. Non -sworn numbers indicate that 100 % of employees are Caucasian (73% female and 27% male) with 0% of that total being classified as minority The agency previously engaged, and will continue to do so in the future, new strategies to target female and minority populations in police officer recruiting efforts by: ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 19 • Providing recruiting information and posters 50 educational institutions career /placement centers and almost 40 employer /career centers. Entities included will be the Spanish Speaking Peoples Commission of Iowa, Black Cultural Center of Ames; MILK Jr. Center for Education and Training in Waterloo, IA; Iowa Commission on Status of Women; Iowa Civil Rights Commission; NACP in Sioux City, IA; Indian Youth of America, Inc.; and the American Indian Council in Sioux City, IA. • Posting police entry level positions at multiple locations on the City of Iowa City website and advertise in the City Personnel Office and on the City's job line. • Media releases will be sent to all local media outlets announcing the openings. In addition, the department will again utilize a Facebook page and its Twitter account to disseminate information. • Print ads will also be placed in local newspapers as well as job websites such as CorridorCareers.com, CareerBuilder.com policlink.com, theblurline.com, and the website for the International Association of Chiefs of Police. • Over the next year (2011) the department intends to increase its efforts by sending a recruiting team to career days and job fairs displaying the opportunities at the Iowa City Police Department. The agency's job announcements provide a description of the duties and minimum qualification requirements; job vacancies are advertised via electronic, print and other media with a statements indicating the City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and lists the application deadlines. The City utilized an extensive mailing list to include several local businesses, other governmental agencies, and numerous educational institutions to recruit and advertise open positions, required qualifications and test dates. Constant contact was maintained with applicants for all positions to the final employment disposition and no application was rejected because of minor omissions or deficiencies. The agency's selection process is regulated by Iowa state law and civil service hiring rules. The selection process is guided and approved by the Iowa City Civil Service Commission and administered by the Iowa City Personnel Department. The agency takes all available steps to encourage and recruit minorities, women and other protected classes. All facets of the examination process are administered, scored, evaluated and interpreted in a uniform manner. Each component of the testing procedure is relevant to the police officer position and met the requirements of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 20 The agency administers an evidenced based job - relatedness exam known as the National Police Officer Selection Test (POST). The content of the exam is based on a nationwide job analysis that included a survey of over 500 patrol officers in 48 states. Requests for police officer job applications are provided and typically sent to the applicant within five working days. Applicants are not excluded from the testing process due to minor errors or omissions in the application information. In such situations, the applicant is contacted as soon as the error /omission is noted for the correction to be made. Whenever an application is rejected, notice of the rejection is mailed by the City's Personnel Department. All applicants not selected for positions are informed in writing. The application packet contains all the information related to the testing process including all dates and timelines. All police applicants must take and pass state required standards as well as a psychological and medical exam. Polygraph exams are not administered by the agency as a condition of employment. The agency, through the City's Personnel department, maintains contact with the applicant from the initial application to the final employment disposition. Applicants are informed in writing of all the elements and activities of the selection process, the planned duration of the selection process and the City's reapplication policy. The City's Personnel Department maintains all testing materials prior to and after the administration of tests. All testing materials are stored in a secured area and are destroyed or returned to the publishers upon completion of the testing process. All test results are kept on file for a period of three years, at which time they may be destroyed pursuant to Iowa records law. Background investigative reports are maintained on file for a period of at least three years. The results of physical exams are retained for a period of five years from the date of the exam. Trained agency investigators complete background investigations on all top candidates for sworn positions and verify credentials, criminal histories and personal references. All candidates who successfully complete academy training are assigned to field training and serve a nine month probationary period that begins from their date of hire. Sworn Officer Selection Activitv in the Past Three Years 2007, 2008, 2009 Race /Sex Applications Applicants Percent Percent of received hired hired workforce population Caucasian /Male 305 14 4.6% Caucasian /Fem a I 25 1 .05% e African- 16 1 .06% ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 21 American /Male African- American /Female 8 0 0% Hispanic/Male 11 0 0% Hispanic/Female 2 0 0% Other 9 1 11.2% Total 376 17 16.% Years reported ' Population percentage based Training Annually, the Chief of Police appoints representatives from the department and the departmental training officer to serve on the training committee. The purpose of the committee is to review, evaluate, and recommend revisions for the department training effort and to identify areas in which training is lacking. Representatives each year are selected from various divisions and watches to better obtain an overall representation of the department. Any employees expressing an interest in training and serving on the committee submit their names to their immediate supervisor who will then notify the Chief of Police for selection. The training committee, with the assistance of the department training officer, prepares a written report recommending the annual training effort, identifying areas of concern and where training would enhance the overall mission. This report is submitted to the Chief of Police for approval. Officers assigned to attend training are expected to attend training in its entirety. Reasons for not attending must be provided to the instructor and an anticipated time of return. Officers missing mandatory training for which they have been scheduled make up that portion missed on an alternate day. Non - mandatory training may be excused for job related reasons. By policy and pursuant to the labor agreements, officers are reimbursed for expenses incurred and related to training. All training conducted by department personnel must submit lesson plans to the training officer for review and approval no later than three business days prior to the training. All plans are to include: a statement of performance and objectives; content and instructional techniques to be used; and identify any tests or used in the training block. ' Insert years reported on the table 2 Name date and source of population information ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 22 Officers failing to satisfactorily complete training may be required to repeat the training and attend a remedial session as directed by their watch commander. The agency maintains all training records which include lesson plans, names of attendees and performance measurements required of that particular segment. The agency does not operate a police academy. Officers are trained at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy or at the Cedar Rapids Police Department Academy. The agency maintains contact with all trainees attending the basic academy classes. In addition, the agency training officer periodically reviews the content of the training at the outside academy and forwards any concerns, if any, to the Commander of Administrative Services for review. Upon completion of basic training at an outside academy, new recruits receive training related to departmental rules and regulations and departmental orders. The training is part of the Field Training and Evaluation process and conducted by field training officers assigned to such duties. Sworn personnel who have not completed the basic academy are not allowed to carry a weapon or to be placed in a position where there is a likelihood of having to take any official action. Recruits are advised to act as a good witness and call for police assistance. Recruit training includes those tasks most frequently associated with the duties of a patrol officer. Recruits are evaluated by their field training officers based on the agency's evaluation and training process. On a regular basis, officers receive update /refresher training as well as training in new areas. As new training topics are identified, officers receive training in the applicable areas as well as new case law and statutory changes. This type of training is presented in different formats; roll call training, training bulletins and department wide training or other formats determined by the agency which are best suited for the training. The agency provides specialized training to personnel who perform specialized functions. These include but are not limited to crime scene technicians; accident investigators, canine units, hazardous device technicians, special response team personnel, and others. All newly appointed civilians receive information about the agency's role, purpose, goals and policies and procedures as well as working conditions and their rights and responsibilities. Any pre- service training /certification is provided by the agency prior to performance of the assignment. The agency has a career development program which requires on -going training, promotional training, and specialized training and further encourages further education ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 23 and cooperates with employees in arranging duty schedules and assignments to facilitate such individual effort. Promotions Sworn Officer Promotions PROMOTIONS — 2008 -2010 2008 1 2009 2010 GENDER / RACE TESTED Caucasian/Male 0 0 19 Caucasian/Female 0 0 1 African- American/Male 0 0 0 African- American/Female 0 0 0 Hispanic/Mate 0 0 0 Hispanic/Female 0 0 0 Other/Male 0 0 0 ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 24 Other/Female 1 0 1 0 0 GENDER/ RACE ELIGIBLE AFTER TESTING Caucasian /Male 0 0 16 Caucasian/Female 0 0 1 African - American /Male 0 0 0 African- American/Female 0 0 0 Hispanic/Male 0 0 0 Hispanic/Female 0 0 0 Other/Male 0 1 0 0 Other/Female 0 1 0 0 GENDEW RACE PROMOTED Caucasian/Male 3 1 5 Caucasian /Female 1 0 0 African- Ainerican/Male 0 0 0 African- American/Female 0 0 0 Hispanic/Male 0 0 0 Hispanic/Female 0 0 0 Other/Male 0 0 0 Other /Female 0 0 0 Notes for 2008 Person promoted during this year was front a testing /pr-ontotional process which began during the previous accreditation cycle. Notes for 2009: The person promoted was_fivnt a testing process that began prior to this accreditation cycle. Notes for 2010: 2010 was the only year that a complete promotional process was completed in this accreditation cycle. The Chief of Police with the approval of the Civil Service Commission determines specific eligibility requirements for specific ranks within the department. These requirements are posted at the time of notice at the beginning of any promotional process. When an existing promotional list is exhausted or expired, the Chief may contact the Director of Human Resources for the initiation of the application /selection process for the particular rank. The Human Resources Department holds the primary responsibility in the administration of the promotional testing process. The promotion process must comply with all applicable state laws pertaining to the testing and promotion of police personnel. The Human Resources Department plans and administers the written exam. All testing materials are secured in the Human Resources Department. All procedures associated with the testing process must be non - discriminatory in nature and related to the duties associated with the tested position. For the ranks of Lieutenant and Captain, the Chief ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 25 in consultation with the Human Resources Department and approval of the Civil Service Commission may use an interview board in lieu of an assessment center. Once the testing and evaluation process is complete, the candidates are ranked according to their combined performance on all sections of the testing process. Once the list is certified by the Civil Service Commission, the Chief may interview the candidates. The Chief may also consult with command and supervisory personnel in order to evaluate the promotional potential of the candidates on the list. The Chief has the sole responsibility in naming the person(s) to be promoted to the particular position. Upon promotion, all newly appointed supervisors must successfully serve a six month probationary period. Law Enforcement Operations and Operations Support (Chapters 41 -61) Year End Crone Statistics Crime Statistics and Calls for Service As reflected in the above table, Part I crimes have remain fairly stable over the entire assessment period with slight increase in the larceny and motor vehicle theft areas. The agency maintains continuous patrol coverage by using three separate "watch" shifts, dividing them into Days, Evenings and Late Nights. Personnel are assigned to these watches on an annual basis in accordance with labor contracts and memorandums of agreements. Officers assigned to a specific watch for more than four or five years are encouraged to seek an alternate watch to gain a different perspective of policing assignments. Officers are assigned to specific beats for up to a year at a time in order to allow the officers the opportunity to develop an on -going relationship with the citizens within their assigned beats. Prior to the beginning of each watch, the watch supervisor conducts a daily roll call or watch meetings. Periodically, the Lieutenant of the Investigation Section arranges for investigators to attend these watch meetings in order to exchange information. During 2007 2008 2009 Murder 0 3 1 Forcible Rae 42 29 29 Robbery 49 58 60 Assault 145 134 147 -Aggravated Burglary 274 343 306 Larceny-Theft 662 567 663 Motor Vehicle Theft 75 65 86 Arson Il 13 5 Total Part I Crimes 1,258 1,212 1,297 Crime Statistics and Calls for Service As reflected in the above table, Part I crimes have remain fairly stable over the entire assessment period with slight increase in the larceny and motor vehicle theft areas. The agency maintains continuous patrol coverage by using three separate "watch" shifts, dividing them into Days, Evenings and Late Nights. Personnel are assigned to these watches on an annual basis in accordance with labor contracts and memorandums of agreements. Officers assigned to a specific watch for more than four or five years are encouraged to seek an alternate watch to gain a different perspective of policing assignments. Officers are assigned to specific beats for up to a year at a time in order to allow the officers the opportunity to develop an on -going relationship with the citizens within their assigned beats. Prior to the beginning of each watch, the watch supervisor conducts a daily roll call or watch meetings. Periodically, the Lieutenant of the Investigation Section arranges for investigators to attend these watch meetings in order to exchange information. During ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 26 these meetings, the supervisors review relevant information that is contained in the Watch Pass Along folder which is maintained in the Communications Center. The agency maintains well written directives that govern the use of special purpose vehicles, such as a Canine Vehicle, a Mobile Command Center, an Animal Control Vehicle and Police Bicycles. The agency also has a Prisoner Transport /Holding Vehicle, used primarily for the transport and or holding of prisoners. The agency maintains a K -9 team which is available on a 24 -hour call out basis and is under the direction of the Commander of Field Operations. The patrol division is well equipped with detailed directives in the area of receiving and handling missing persons reports, whether they are an adult or child. There were no reported Amber Alerts during this assessment period. Patrol vehicles used by the agency are equipped with in -car audio /video recording units. Videos are captured on secured flash cards which are located in each vehicle and are only accessible supervisors. Once the supervisor accesses the flash card, they upload the files and reformat the cards. Video files are then stored on a police department server and back -up DVDs are created when there is enough data to fill a disk. These files are maintained by the agency for a minimum of 90 days. Files that are tagged as evidence are maintained on the server for a period of a year. The agency conducts roll call inspections each day, conducted by supervisors to ensure proper appearance and maintenance of equipment of officers reporting for duty. The agency believes that there must be continuing staff inspections to ensure that the department organizational needs are being met. Each command officer has the responsibility to maintain the organizational viability to their command through constant evaluation. Rules and regulations that are in place specify that the supervisors are responsible for the inspections of activities, personnel and equipment under their supervision and they are to also initiate suitable action in the event of a failure in the system. According to the Rules and Regulations, a supervisory officer's responsibility does not end with discovering a deficiency or inadequacy; it includes taking positive measures to correct the problem. The agency has a Public Information Officer (PIO) who serves as the central source of information for release by the department and responds to requests for information by the news media and members of the community. In the event that the PIO is not on duty or unavailable, the Watch Commander handles all media requests. The agency has engaged the media outlets for review of its media relationship policy and has made changes to policy and procedures when necessary. Assessors met with Sgt Denise Brotherton who is assigned to the Planning and Research function of the agency. Sgt. Brotherton performs many functions for the agency such as public and media relations, crime prevention to name a few. Sgt. ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 27 Brotherton spent some time speaking about her activities as the agencies PIO. The agency has a strong working relationship with the media outlets from within the service area of Iowa City. The state of Iowa has extensive legislation enacted that clearly defines the rights of victims and witnesses in criminal cases. Iowa codes and directives from state agencies such as the Attorney General outline these rights and the assistance resources that can be provided to victims and /or witnesses. Organizations such as the Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP) and the Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) conduct needs based surveys of their clients. Agency investigators attend regular meetings of these groups where they receive on- going updates on the needs and /or concerns of victims, which are then forwarded to other agency personnel. The DVIP and RVAP are both involved in agency training program where they provide related information in the areas of victims and witness programs. The agency has a strong commitment to providing services and resources to its citizens who are victims and /or witnesses. Services are available through a number of means on a 24 -hour basis, with the agency acting as the initial contact to those services. Agency members ensure that Notification of Victim Rights forms and business cards are provided to all victims and they advise them to contact the investigating officer if they have any questions or concerns. Agency directives require that all victim /witnesses be kept updated on the status of their case and the suspect involved. The agency assigns officers to patrol activities which include traffic enforcement duties as part of their normal functions and they are expected to take the necessary steps to obtain compliance with traffic laws. The agency further emphasizes a qualitative and not quantitative approach in this area. Procedures are in place that clearly outline and define traffic enforcement activities. These activities include the use of varied and diversified techniques in enforcement such as the use of radar and directed patrol details. Policy clearly outlines the responsibilities of each individual officer to maintain up -to -date knowledge of Iowa traffic laws and to be aware of taking fair, appropriate and consistent enforcement action. On several occasions, the agency has participated in a statewide grant program know as the 1 -80 Corridor Project in which officers are paid through the state grant to enforce alcohol, seatbelt, and construction zone violations. The agency has also participated in several Alcohol Incentive Grants through the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau, signing contracts that stipulate what enforcement activities are required and the dates and times by which such activities must be completed. The agency has an extensive policy on vehicle crash investigations that clearly outlines the procedures for response and investigation. The agency utilizes the Iowa ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 28 Department of Transportation's Investigating Officers Accident Reporting Guide which provides step by step instructions on the completion of accidents reports and providing the minimum uniformed crash criteria. The agency relies on Iowa Department of Transportation software called the Crash Mapping Analysis Tool (CMAT) and the city's Traffic Engineering Office to collect and analyze data pertaining to motor vehicle crashes. The agency uses this data to implement traffic enforcement strategies in hopes of minimizing the number and severity of motor vehicle crashes. The agency has an on -call investigator available on a 24 -hour basis. The Lieutenant of the Investigations Section provides an up to date on -call list which is forwarded to the Communications Supervisor, Watch Commander and the Commander of Field Operations. The agency uses a case screening system that is based on solvability factors and criteria that ensures each case is evaluated and investigated based on the circumstances that are present. Case records indicate individual case numbers, the date assigned and which investigator was assigned. Unsolved or cold cases are routinely reviewed and worked. The investigations function of the agency collects intelligence information by legal means and makes every attempt to verify its reliability. The information is reviewed on a regular basis and is only used to serve legitimate law enforcement purposes. The agency conducts a documented annual review of its criminal intelligence procedures. The investigative function provides several investigative checklists to the patrol units in order to better help them ensure that critical areas of investigations are not overlooked. In order to maintain communications between the investigative section and the patrol function, the Lieutenant of the Investigations Section arranges for investigators to attend watch meetings. The agency has written directives in place that outline the criteria required in the event there is a need to establish any type of investigative task force. With that in mind, the agency has applied for and received grant money for Byrne- Justice Assistance Grant /American Recovery and Reinvestment Act which was made to the Iowa Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy. With the grant money, the agency participated in the Johnson County Multi- agency Drug Task Force which specifically targeted drug trafficking and its negative effects in the community. The agency has two rooms, one on the first floor and another on the second floor, which is designated for use during interviews and /or interrogations. Both rooms are audio and video recorded when in use and they both have weapons security boxes available, located just outside the rooms. Assessors met with the supervisor of the Investigations section Lt. Doug Hart has been assigned to his current position since August of 2010. The unit currently has nine ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 29 assigned investigators; six investigators who primarily work the day shift and three investigators who work evening shifts. Lt. Hart also supervises the Street Crimes Team which has a sergeant and three officers assigned. Each case that is handled by investigations is reviewed by Lt. Hart using solvability factors to determine the merits of the case and the likelihood of a successful investigation. The case is then entered into a case screening or management system where it is then assigned to an investigator and where the status of the case can be updated and monitored. One member of the Investigations Section is assigned to a local drug task force. That officer is supervised by Lt. Hart and cases involving that officer and the task force are monitored by the sergeant in charge of the Street Crimes Team. The agency's policies on Narcotics, Organized Crime and Vice Investigations are well written and clearly define the agency's philosophy. The Criminal Investigation Section (CIS) is further charged with monitoring criminal organizations involved in this type of activity employing appropriate strategies. In conjunction with other law enforcement agencies, it attempts to identify members of these organizations, develop cases for prosecution and to ultimately dismantle these organizations. Assessors met with Sgt. Scott Garrde who is assigned to the agencies Street Crimes Unit which is made up of his position and three patrol officers. The assignment is a five year assignment for the three officers currently assigned and a three year assignment for Sgt. Garrde. The Street Crimes Unit performs a variety of functions for the agency, from working on drug cases, assisting with serving search warrants, assisting criminal investigations on interviews and case work to working the pedestrian mall having smoking issues. Sgt. Garrde is responsible for maintaining drug buy money used during drug operations. This fund is audited on an up to the minute system that is also reviewed by the Investigations Section Lieutenant. The Iowa City Police Department clearly understands the importance of dealing with juvenile offenders. Existing policy demonstrates that understanding and further states without ambiguity, that the agency is committed to the reduction of juvenile delinquency and that it is committed to developing programs that prevent and control juvenile delinquency. The agency makes every effort to protect the rights of juveniles, including engaging the Assistant Johnson County Attorney's office for review and input of their policies. Parents /Guardians of juveniles are informed immediately when their child has been taken into custody. Each year the agency publishes a detailed Youth Report which spells out agency activities and enforcement efforts, including programs meant to address and modify inappropriate and illegal behaviors. In August of 2009 the agency re- constituted its Crime Prevention and Community Involvement Section, assigning an officer to oversee the program and opening a sub- station in the Broadway Neighborhood of Iowa City. The Crime Prevention Officer is ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 30 under the direction of the Sergeant of Planning and Research and he is responsible for developing, implementing and documenting the agencies crime prevention and community involvement programs. According to its Crime Prevention Annual report for 2009, the Crime Prevention Officer conducted 41 public presentations which resulted in contact with 1,912 citizens. The current officer assigned to this position maintains a strong relationship with the residential and business communities within the City. Vehicle Pursuits Vehicle Pursuits PURSUITS 2008 2009 2010 Total Pursuits 3 9 3 Terminated by agency I 7 2 Policy Compliant 2 2 1 Policy Non-compliant 1 7 2 Accidents 2 1 1 Injuries: Officer 0 0 0 Suspects 1 0 1 Third Party 0 0 0 Reason Initiated: Traffic offense 3 6 1 Felony 0 2 1 Misdemeanor 0 1 0 Notes for 2010: One pursuit was based on a welfare check /attempt to locate and not started on the basis of a traffic or criminal offense. The agency has a fairly detailed and restrictive pursuit policy in place, using a pursuit decision matrix guide which is broken down into several categories and is cross referenced with different categories of offenses. When an officer is involved in a pursuit, that officer is required by directive to forward a written report detailing the pursuit to the watch supervisor before completing their tour of duty. The agency further classifies a pursuit as a "use of force" which also requires a written report. On an annual basis, the agency conducts a documented analysis of all pursuits. This report is completed by the Sergeant of the Planning and Research who then forwards the completed report to the Chief of Police. During this assessment period, the agency reported a total of 15 pursuits, three in 2008, nine in 2009 and three to date in 2010. These pursuits are documented in the Annual Pursuit Analysis Report. Based on historical statistics, the agency predicts approximately three vehicle pursuits per year. For the periods of 2008 and 2010, the identified trends remained similar with the suspects being male and alcohol impaired, and all pursuits originating as a result of a traffic safety related stop. The numbers of pursuits for 2009 were up from previous years. All of the pursuits were documented and reviewed and deemed to follow agency policy. ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 31 During the course of a pursuit, agency policy authorizes the use of stationary roadblocks and stop sticks. Both of these techniques are controlled with written directives and by Iowa state law. Training in the use of these techniques is conducted by the agency on an annual basis. The use of either of these methods requires a written report under the use of force policy and a review of each incident is conducted as a result. Although stop sticks were used on a limited basis during this assessment period, no road blacks were used. Critical Incidents, Special Operations and Homeland Security The agency has a detailed written plan for responding to natural and manmade disasters, civil disturbances, and other unusual occurrences. Planning is a fundamental requirement in responding to natural and manmade disasters as well as civil disturbances and other unusual occurrences. The emergency response plans for such disasters are delineated in the agency's written directive system. The Commander of Field Operations is tasked with the responsibility of planning for and the administration of plans relating to any unusual occurrences. This would include the review, after action reports, and updating of this plan in which there is coordination with other City departments and appropriate outside entities. In June of 2008, the agency activated its all hazard plan to deal with massive flooding caused by the rising water level from the Iowa River. The incident was managed from the Iowa City Command Post along with the Johnson County Emergency Operations Center. Multiple agencies were involved in the mitigation of this crisis. Documentation provided outlined how each entity responded to the crisis and demonstrated that the agency was able to successfully activate its all hazard plan. As part of the agency's ongoing training, the Special Response Team participates in monthly training days that include joint training with other agencies in preparation for potential critical incidents. As part of the All Hazard Plan, the agency has individual policies covering all aspects of possible special operations. The agency has a well written policy covering personal protection for visiting VIP's. Although there were no incidents where the agency was required or requested to provide such protection, the agency did have a minor roles during a 2008 visit to the area by President Bush. In 2010, the agency provided traffic control during a visit by President Obama to the University of Iowa. Each year the agency participates in planning for and handling the University of Iowa's Homecoming Parade, which includes preparing a detailed pre -plan which covers such areas as duty assignments, traffic and crowd control issues. Additionally, each year plans are in place for the Iowa City Fourth of July fireworks celebrations. ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 32 The agency participates in several information sharing organizations such as the Iowa Law Enforcement Intelligence Network (LEIN), the Department of Homeland Security, the Iowa Fusion Center. Through agencies and organizations such as these, the agency receives and shares information relating to terrorism. The Commander of Field Operations is named by policy as the individual /position in charge of maintaining and disseminating terrorist information. Through its website, the agency makes provides updated information as it relates to terrorism and possible terrorist activities. Internal Affairs and Complaints against employees Complaints and Internal Affairs Investigations External 2008 2009 2010 Citizen Complaint 22 12 7 Sustained 1 3 0 Not Sustained 0 4 1 Unfounded 19 3 3 Exonerated 1 0 1 Internal Directed complaint 10 10 2 Sustained 9 10 2 Not Sustained 1 0 0 Unfounded 0 0 0 Exonerated 0 0 0 Notes for 2008: 1. There were 13 external complaints with 22 allegations and 7 internal complaints with 10 allegations. 2. There was one citizen complaint against the ICPD which was subsequently found to involve an outside agency. Notes for 2009: 1. In 2009, there were 7 external complaints with 12 allegations and 4 internal complaints with 10 allegations. 2. In 2009, there were 2 citizen complaints that were subsequently discovered not to involve ICPD personnel. Notes for 2010: In 2010, there were 4 external complaints with 7 allegations and internal complaints with 2 allegations. The Iowa City Police Department uses a system called Internal Affairs Investigation Register (IAIR) which provides a control device to assure that complaints are properly recorded and investigated. The IAIR is maintained by the Field Operations Commander and is secured in his office. The Field Operations Commander reports directly to the Chief of Police. Complaints can be made directly to the agency or to a Citizens Police ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 33 Review Board (CPRB) The CPRB was established in 1997 and consists of five members appointed by the City Council. Information about how to file a complaint is made available to the public in a variety of ways, such as the agency website or the CPRB website. Each year the CPRB and the agency compile and publish a summary of the previous year's complaints. These summaries are made available to the public and to the agency employees. In 2008, the agency received 20 complaints alleging 33 conduct violations. In 2009, i received 11 complaints alleging 22 conduct violations and in 2010 (to date) it has received six complaints alleging nine conduct violations. Investigations assigned to Internal Affairs are required to be completed within 60 calendar days of receipt of the initial complaint. Extensions may be granted by the Chief of Police depending on the circumstances. Once a case has been generated and investigated, the investigation, conclusion and findings are reviewed by the Chief of Police. At that point, an Internal Investigation Case Disposition form is generated. The form identifies the investigation number, the named officer and a classification of the findings. The form is then sent to the Chief of Police for a signature. Copies of the signed form are then directed to the named officer and the Internal Affairs investigative file. Assessors met with the Commanding Officer Field Operations, Captain Jim Steffen, Captain Steffen has been in his current position since early 2010 and is responsible for Internal Affairs, Patrol Operations, Investigations and the agency's Early Warning System. Captain Steffen described the agency's Personnel Early Warning System. The agency uses a windows access program which allows it to enter specific types of incidents into the system under an employee's name whereby the system can keep track of these incidents and alert the manager of the system of any potential issues. The system monitors a twelve month period and will prepare an alert message if an employee is entered into the system ten times within that twelve month period. Detainee and Court Related Activities; Auxiliary and Technical Services (Chapters 70 -84) The agency maintains an up to date list of trained and qualified personnel available on a 24 -hour basis to process crime and accident scenes. Agency personnel follow the prescribed FBI Handbook of Forensic Services guidelines with respect to the procedures for collecting, processing and preserving any evidence taken into its possession. Once in its possession, agency personnel document all of the evidence ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 34 transfer transactions that take place, maintaining a well documented chain of custody. This includes the documented transfer of evidence taken to the Iowa State Crime Lab. Crime scene technicians use both conventional and digital imaging equipment along with video recording equipment. With the increase in the use of computer equipment and criminal activity, the agency has taken the initiative to send several of its personnel to specialized, forensic computer training. In accordance with its written directives, all property acquired by members of the agency must be submitted and logged into the property system prior to the ending of the officer's tour of duty. Furthermore, these property items must then be listed in a written report and on a property control inventory form which indicates how the property came into the possession of the agency and the property function. Policy gives specific direction on how each piece of property and evidence is to be handled, packaged and secured. The agency pays close attention to the return of property to its rightful owner at the conclusion of cases or when it is feasible to return such property. The agency has established procedures for storing and securing all of the property and or evidence in its custody. During times when the property room is closed or the property custodian in unavailable, evidence submission lockers are available for use by officers or Crime Scene Technicians. Only the Commander of Administrative Services, the property custodian and the Commander of Field Operations have access to the secured property areas, with the property custodian having the responsibilities of the day -to -day operation. The agency does make use of property in its possession for training purposes once the circumstances listed in its policy are met. Items such as narcotics, weapons and or explosives can be used as long as there is prior approval and accompanied with the proper documentation outlining its use and location. The agency uses a computerized system to track the status of all the property in its custody. The system allows for the printing of reports such as evidence intake and evidence disposition reports, indicating location and final dispositions of each item. During this assessment period, the agency completed and documented all of the inspections, inventory and audits required by the property and evidence standards. Additionally, no new property custodians were assigned or transferred into the unit. In all cases where evidence and property are held by the agency, including property seized through the civil process, policy mandates that such property be returned to the rightful owners within 180 days of final disposition by the court. If after 90 days from notification the owner of the property has not responded to that notification, the property custodian in then tasked with disposal of that item of property. Assessors met with the property custodian, David Harris. Mr. Harris is a civilian employee who is responsible for the property and evidence function. He is one of only three employees who have access into the property and evidence area. In April of ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 35 2010, the agency moved its evidence and property processing and storage into an off- site facility, in the basement of the Municipal Water Plant building, located approximately five minutes from the police department. The evidence and property area is secured at all times and is monitored via a web based camera system on a 24 -hour basis. Mr. Harris explained how property and evidence comes into his control and how he logs items into a barcode computer system which allows him to track the items. The main storage area is a rather large open space, high ceiling room with several rows of storage shelves. The room also contains a deep freeze unit used for storing frozen items. This main room only has two doors for entry both of which are locked at all times and both are monitored by a camera system. Once inside the main storage area, there is a second smaller room that is also locked at all times. This room has extra security features, such as sound and vibration sensors in the wall and ceiling as well as being alarmed. This room is used primarily for the storage of drugs, weapons and money. According to Mr. Harris, his unit processes approximately 20 to 30 cases a day. The entire area was very neat and well organized. The agency's written directives require that all prisoners are to be searched before they can be transported. Policy further dictates that the vehicles used for transport will be searched at the beginning of each shift and before and after a prisoner is transported. The agency demonstrates compliance with all required standards with respect to actions taken at the destination of transports, to include the securing of firearms, detainee restraint control and the documentation of the transport. During this assessment period the agency did not have any escapes or attempted escapes of prisoners The agency has a detailed policy that outlines which restraint devices are authorized for use and how those restrains can be used. Exceptions are noted when transporting sick, injured and or disabled detainees. The agency has special considerations that are taken when transporting and securing detainees at medical care facilities. Although the agency does not have a holding facility, it has designated three rooms as authorized to be used for detainee processing, testing and temporary detention; Interview Room 1 and 2 and Room 114. Outside each of these rooms are mounted gun lockers that are used to secure weapons prior to entering these areas. Only sworn personnel are used to monitor persons being held in these temporary detention rooms. Personnel are provided initial training at the time of their hiring and then ongoing training at least every three years and although dispatch personnel have the ability to monitor detainees through the use of closed circuit video that ability does not substitute for the presence of sworn personnel in the detention and processing areas. ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 36 The agency maintains a radio log that documents the length of time detainees are held in these detention areas and by policy, detainees are always attended by officers and are not locked within any of the authorized detention areas. In the event that a detainee needs to be secured to an immovable object, the agency has security benches that designed to secure detainees with handcuffs. The agency maintains an Emergency Action Plan that outlines the procedures for fire prevention, evacuation and suppression. All of these areas are inspected on a weekly basis under the direction of the Captain of Administrative Services and at least once every three years, the Chief of Police conducts a review of the policies and procedures being used with regards to these areas. Iowa state law and the Rules of Criminal Procedures provide guidance on civil and criminal process. The civil process is a function of the Johnson County Sheriffs Office and therefore the agency only performs the criminal process function. Records of the execution or attempted execution of the legal process are well maintained keeping up to date the wanted person's file in accordance with existing policy and the state of Iowa system of rules and regulations. Warrants are entered and cancelled by Emergency Communications personnel and are maintained in the Emergency Communications Center. Warrant entry and cancellations require Warrant Service Activity Logs to be attached to help track the action taken with respect to each warrant. Active warrants are available through the Communications Center on a 24 -hour basis. In June of 2009, the agency entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Joint Emergency Communications Center (JECC) to provide communications services. The JECC is a secured facility to which the public does not have access. It is secured through the use of locked doors, bullet proof glass and built with ballistic panels in the walls. The center is equipped with redundant back -up systems including a generator, which performs a weekly systems check under a full load. In the event of a total failure the JECC can transfer services to the Johnson County Sheriff's Department. The JECC provides for 24 -hour voice and TDD telephone access for all emergency calls made to the center. The system allows for the separation of emergency and non - emergency calls. Systems also provide for continuous two -way communications with the Iowa City Police Department on -duty officers and are in compliance with the agency procedures for those communications with the field personnel. The JECC has access to all required agency resources and procedures to be used when activating responses to calls for service or information. The JECC maintains capability for immediate playback of all telephone and radio transmissions. These transmissions are retained for at least six months and are secured in locked storage by the Communications Supervisor. Officers are able to ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 37 request immediate playback during their current watch or make a request to the JECC supervisor or on -duty watch commander if the transmission occurred during a previous watch. The agency and the JECC participate in and have access to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and the Iowa On -Line Warrants and Articles Criminal Justice Information System or IOWA System. All agency personnel are trained and certified in the use and to have access to these systems. JECC personnel are responsible for taking and passing on requests to make emergency notifications to field personnel. Written directives outline the criteria for accepting these messages and further outline the procedures for making such notifications. In the event that emergency first -aid instructions are needed over the telephone, Communications Center personnel are National Academy (Emergency Medical Dispatch) EMD certified and may provide that needed instruction in accordance with EMD protocols which are maintained in the communications center. The records function allows for public access to records information during normal business hours and access for officers on a 24 -hour basis, with measures in place that ensures that proper security precautions are taken. Some of the records are available to the officers from their internal computer systems. If further information from the records is needed, officers must make requests through the on duty watch commander. Juvenile records are handled in accordance with Iowa State law and are affixed with a code that indicates that they are juvenile records. All juvenile records are kept separate from other records. Access to these records is restricted to authorize personnel whether they are hard copies or computerized records. Baring exigent circumstances, records pertaining to juveniles are destroyed when they reach the age of 18. All records maintained by the agency are kept in hard copy form until they are scanned into the system, at which point the hard copies are destroyed. Microfilm and electronically preserved records are maintained for a minimum of 10 years as prescribed by the agency's Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG). Iowa law mandates that City records and documents or accurate reproductions be kept for at least 5 years. With respect to the collection and submitting of crime data, it is the responsibility of the Records Supervisor to submit all of the applicable information to the state and national databases, including submissions to the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) and National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS). Written directives require that all reports be reviewed by the on -duty watch commander and it is the watch commanders' responsibility to determine adequacy, correctness and or the need for further completion of these reports. The agency has what is called a Report Review Officer, a Sergeant of the Planning and Research function, who acts on ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 38 behalf of the Chief of Police and is responsible for conducting reviews of all police reports. The Reports Officer is further in charge of forwarding relevant reports to the affected divisions or watches. Reports and other records that are entered into the department's computer system are backed up on a daily basis to an off -site location. Each year, the City's technologies department conducts an audit of the agencies records system to ensure that proper access and password code procedures are being used. All of the elements for the collection of information and the writing of reports meet the applicable standards. Elements such as a case numbering system, writing reports on specific types of incidents and the proper distribution of these reports. The agency, in cooperation with the area Crime Stoppers Program, has a program that allows for its citizens to report crimes and or information relating to a specific crime over the telephone. The agency also allows for the reporting of certain crimes over the internet from a link on the department's website. Assessors met with the Records Supervisor, Ms. Farnsworth who spent considerable time explaining the records function. The agency just recently switched over to a new reporting system. As with any new system, a few "bugs" are being addressed. Ms. Farnsworth was very knowledgeable about her duties and the function of the records section. The records section currently has five full time employees who are supplemented with two, part-time work study students from the University of Iowa and two, part-time senior employees who work approximately ten hours a week. H. Applied Discretion Compliance Discussion: The agency had two standards in applied discretion. 42.2.11 A written directive describes the procedures for using photographic or physical line -ups in eyewitness identification. (M) ISSUE: The agency did not have a policy on the use of physical line -ups. The existing policy stated that the County Attorneys' Office did not require the use of physical line -ups. Elsewhere in the policy, it stated in the event there was a need to use a physical line -up, agency employees would consult with the County Attorneys' Office. AGENCY ACTION: The agency drafted a policy addressing the physical line -up standard and added that policy to the file. 83.2.7 The agency has DNA evidence collection capabilities and written directives. (M) ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 39 ISSUE: (Bullet a) The agency did not have a directive outlining first responder responsibilities and precautions. AGENCY ACTION: The agency drafted a training bulletin (10 -62) and placed a copy in the file that outlined precautions and responsibilities of a first responder. ISSUE: (Bullet d) The agency's existing policy did not specify that DNA evidence needed to be submitted to an accredited laboratory. AGENCY ACTION: The agency drafted a department memorandum (10 -40) which required all potential DNA evidence to be submitted to an accredited laboratory. I. Standards Noncompliance Discussion: This section does not apply. J. 20 Percent Standards: CALEA agencies must be in compliance with at least 80% of applicable other than mandatory (0) standards. The agency is free to choose which standards it will meet based on their unique situation. The agency was in compliance with 99. of applicable other -than mandatory (0) standards. K. Future Performance / Review Issues This section does not apply. L. Table: Standards Summary: TOTAL Mandatory (M) Compliance 301 (M) Noncompliance 0 Waiver 0 Other - Than - Mandatory Compliance 71 (0) Noncompliance 0 (0) Elect 20% 4 Not Applicable 88 ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 40 TOTAL M. Summary: i1 Agency files were found to be well organized and for the most part well documented. Seven files were returned for additional proofs of compliance that were already in possession of the agency; this was an improvement from twenty -two files returned in its last assessment. The agency had two files identified in applied discretion; this was an improvement from its last assessment which had eight files. There were no issues that required attention on this assessment as well as the agency's last assessment, annual reports were submitted to CALEA on time and the assessment was not problematic. The assessors reviewed all standards and found them to be in compliance with agency practices meeting the intent of CALEA standards. The agency conducted a citizen survey in 2009. Surveys were sent to every 100'h caller for service to the Iowa City Police Department. One hundred ninety one surveys were mailed with a 20.4% return rate. The results concluded that 91% of those surveyed felt that the Iowa City Police Department provided good or outstanding services. The agency commented in its own internal memo that it was concerned with what it considers a low rate of return on the surveys and having received very few responses from minority populations and from people under the age of thirty. Of special note however, five employees were specifically mentioned for their positive interactions with the public. The assessment team did not receive comments from citizens at the public hearing since there were no attendees. No doubt the weather was a critical factor concerning attendance since there were several inches of snow on the ground and temperatures near zero. The local prosecutor, the city attorney, a member of the Citizen's Police Review Board and a local fire chief all had positive comments concerning the agency's performance and quality of law enforcement services. The Iowa City Police Department is a full service agency which uses Problem Solving techniques and Community Policing to address crime and public safety issues facing the jurisdiction. The agency uses appropriate equipment and technology to support its operational challenges. The agency has an Investigation Section which focuses on ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 41 major crime and specialized investigations. Juvenile investigations are handled by specialty trained investigators assigned to the Investigative Function. Criminal Intelligence and Crime Analysis supply information to all operational functions. Crime Prevention is a high priority for the agency and is a function of all aspects of the patrol and criminal investigation function. There have been a three complaints concerning bias based policing. The resulting investigation has shown two of the complaints to be unfounded. However, one complaint is still in the review process with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission. The incidents reported were not significant and did not draw much media interest. No modifications to agency policy have been recommended or accomplished. As mentioned previously, one lawsuit is pending. Use of force incidents have decreased slightly since the last assessment. There were no trends observed in grievances filed by employees and no modifications were made to policy. Instances of internal affairs investigations are down significantly. Part I crimes remain consistent with previous years. Larceny, assault, and theft remain a concern for the agency. Police vehicle pursuits in 2009 increased, however, in 2010 pursuits dramatically decreased due to training and supervision. Calls for service have also decreased slightly. The agency does have a holding facility but there have been no issues related to prisoners. Philip J. BACA Team Leader Date of final approval ASSESSMENT REPORT Iowa City (IA) Police Department PAGE 42 ILEA 4 �. Training School August 29 — December 9, 2011, at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy First Row (left to right): Derrick Yamada, Harlan Police Department; ]Justin ncnulu , Pella Police Department; Ryan Meenagh, Iowa State University Police Division; Abby Oelmann, Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office; Jessica Dorhout -Van Engen, Paullina Police Department; Ashly Edwards, Schaller Police Department. Second Row: Tad Stoner, Warren County Sheriff's Office; Nathan Wolfe, Fort Dodge Police Department; John Fury, Davenport Police Department; Keaton Lunn, Fort Dodge Police Department; Grant Smith, Algona Police Department; Jamie Aiken, Greenfield Police Department; Jake Edwards, Iowa State University Police Division. Third Row: Justin Wood, Sanborn Police Department; Keith Varner, Iowa State Uni- versity Police Division; Dustin Garner, Muscatine Police Department; Jason Rokke, Audubon County Sheriff's Office; Jordan Sander, Davenport Police Department; Jesse Sanders, Keokuk County Sheriff's Office; Jeremy Snow, Warren County Sheriff's Office. Fourth Row: Joel VandeKrol, Clear Lake Police Department; Ryan Harding, Stuart Police Department; Ken Callahan, Polk County Sheriff's Office; Ben Parmater, Win- nebago County Sheriff's Office; Don Johnsen, Ames Police Department; Jon Alexan- der, Johnston Police Department; Tanner Rickertsen, Polk City Police Department; Mick Frye, Carlisle Police Department. 18 Iowa Law Enforcement December 1 First Row (Left to Right): Grant Doeppke, Sumner Police Department; Jon Barnes, Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office; Scott Langley, Page County Sheriff's Office; Shelly Miller, Earlham Police Department; Laura Deaton, Ankeny Police Department; Brooke Lawler, Dubuque County Sheriff's Office; Ben Davis, Ankeny Police Department. Second Row: Bret Lappin, Ankeny Police Department; Lucas Kramer, Marshalltown Police De- partment; Michael Kannas,Adams County Sheriff's Office; Tyler Schneider, Johnson County Sheriff's Office; Brock Gentile, Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office; Mike Simoni, Moville Police Depart- ment; Jerome Stewart, Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office; Donald Weig, Dubuque County Sher- iff's Office. Third Row: Jeremy Stenda, Preston Police Department; James Lane, Marion County Sheriff's Office; Anthony Fletcher, Council Bluffs Po- lice Department; Samuel Hansen, Sabula Police Department; Brandon Ramsey, Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office; Aaron Kozisek, Council Bluffs Police Department; Eric Shea, Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Of- fice; Dan Temeyer, Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office; Jerad Hoyt, Marshalltown Police Department. Fourth Row: John Howell, Eldridge P.D.; Matthew Lovik, Floyd County Sheriff's Office; Ryan Glade, Iowa Department of Transporta- tion; Michael Abbott, Iowa Department of Transportation; Cody O'Hare, University of Iowa Police Division; Jeremiah Manken, Marshall County Conservation Board; Doren Gerling, University of Iowa Police Division; Ben Lake, Council Bluffs P.D.; Jake Cusack, Ankeny P.D. 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Second Row: Jessalyn McKeon, Dubuque County Sheriff's Office; Trevor Benson, Council Bluffs Police Department; Matt Tauke, Dubuque Police Department; Alan Bennett, Linn County Sheriff's Office; Josh Lawl- er, Dubuque Police Department; Zach Schwarz, Eldridge Police Department; Lucas Peterson, Burlington Po- lice Department; Michael Dolsen, Clive Police Department; J•J• Johnson, Johnston Police Department; Matt Macke, Anamosa Police Department. Third Row: Marc Kappmeyer, Mason City Police Department; Daniel Rigg, Muscatine Police Department; Brian Johnson, Ankeny Police Department; Richard Stallman, New London Police Department; Michael Brehm, Dubuque County Sheriff's Office; Darryl Tucker, University Heights Police Department; Thomas Bakke, Story County Sheriff's Office; Dustin De Groot, Woodbury County Sheriff's Office; Kurt Blackburn, Davenport Fire Department; Garrett Quintus, Eagle Grove Police Department. Fourth Row: Nicholas Dunbar, Dayton Police Department; Neil Gross, Shelby County Sheriff's Office; Douglas Twigg, Boone County Sheriff's Office; Robert Gitzen, Hampton Police Department; Dane Bowermas- ter, Marshalltown Police Department; Matt Massaro, Ottumwa Police Department; Dustin King, Iowa State University Police Division; Zachary Deutmeyer, Iowa State University Police Division; Paul Huston, Iowa State University Police Division; Josh Grimm, Nevada Police Department; Jason Kirsch, Carroll P.D. Join the Iowa Peace Officers Association: We represent you Visit the Iowa Peace Officers Association website at: www.iowapeaceofficers.org Visit the IPOA Facebook page Moving? Change your address by emailing: iacop2C)mchsi.com or by mail at: P.O. Box 100, Denver, IA 50622 20 Iowa Law Enforcement ILEA 243rd Basic Level I Training School January 3 — April 6, 2012, at the Iowa o rcement Acade First Row (Left to Right): Alisha Wirth, Clinton County Sheriff's Office; Brandon Richmond, Johnson County Sheriff's Office; Nathan Craun, Sumner Police Depart- ment; Joel Smith, Fairfield Police Department; Mike Weis, Harrison County Conserva- tion Board; Lisa Gillespie, Dubuque County Sheriff's Office. Second Row (Left to Right): Brandon Bell, Lamoni Police Department; Travis Scott, Decatur County Conservation Board; Kevin Hoffman, Dubuque County Sher- iff's Office; Aaron McConnell, Albia Police Department; Brandon Marquardt, Henry County Sheriff's Office; Spencer Taylor, Clay County Sheriff's Office; Ethan Bailey, Boone Police Department. Third Row (left to Right): Troy Bouma, Marion County Sheriff's Office; Brett Douglas, Lamoni Police Department; Jacob Molitor, Marshalltown Police Depart- ment; Jonathan Gerzema, Cedar Falls Police Department; Jonathon Printy, Appa- noose County Sheriff's Office; Kyle Graber, Logan Police Department; Jacob Smith, Marion County Sheriff's Office. Fourth Row (Left to Right): Michael R. Jurgensen, Harlan Police Department; Scott McGlaughlin, Tipton Police Department; Nathan Erickson, Polk County Sher- iff's Office; Andrew Pahl, Iowa County Sheriff's Office; Paul Hogan, Osceola Police Department; Jordan Kerr, Hartley Police Department; Chad Hollerud, Albia Police Department. 18 Iowa Law Enforcement ILEA 244th Basic Level Training ' January :1: — April 13, 2012, at 1... Law Enforcement Academy First Row (left to right): Danielle McNally, Dubuque Police Department; Joe Yar- kosky, Ottumwa Police Department; Brett Johnson, Washington Police Department; Ju- lie Beukema, Newton Police Department; Brian Plath, Forest City Police Department; Tony Ong, Jasper County Sheriff's Office. Second Row (left to right): Tim Locke, Clarke County Sheriff's Office; Minnat Patel, Muscatine Police Department; Tyler Couch, Bedford Police Department; Brett Thomas, Linn County Sheriff's Office; Brad Colman, Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Office; Ben Wiele, Urbandale Police Department; Lukas Gottschalk, Cedar County Conservation Board. Third Row (left to right): Cody Jacobsen, North Liberty Police Department; Ryan Gudenkauf, Linn County Sheriff's Office; Mitch Kruse, Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Office; Brandon VanBlaricome, DeWitt Police Department; Matt Carr, Ringgold Coun- ty Sheriff's Office; Matthew Smith, Spencer Police Department; Benjamin Kucera, Linn County Sheriff's Office; Bryce Boehm, Urbandale Police Department. Fourth Row (left to right): James Walton, Linn County Sheriff's Office; Thomas Falat, Burlington Police Department; Justin Schultes, Spencer Police Department; Isaiah Hoff, Dubuque Police Department; Austin Westpfahl, Buchanan County Sheriff's Office; Adam Schmerbach, Iowa City Police Department; Rick Fullmer, Dubuque Police Department; Matt Broders, DeWitt Police Department; Evan Bentley, Lee County Sheriff's Office. ILEA 240th ' ' School August April 25 — 5, 2011, r Law Enforcement d . First Row (left to right): Amanda St. George, West Des Moines Police Department; Maggie Carrington, West Des Moines Police Department; Sarah Dunkin, Ankeny Police Department; Chelsey Hershey, Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office; Kristin Hinz, Linn County Sheriff's Office; Matthew Moressi, Dubuque Police Department; Todd Koch, Muscatine Police Depart- ment; Nate Hayes, North Liberty Police Department. Second Row left to right: Diana Del Valle, Waterloo Police Department; Matt Dyer, Council Bluffs Police Department; Aaron Gutierrez, Council Bluffs Police Department; Brian McKeon, Council Bluffs Police Department; Tony Higgins, Ankeny Police Department; Zach Dunlavy, Bloomfield Police Department; Jacob McCleary, Muscatine Police Department; Adam Quinn, Nevada Police Department; Jason Tart, Polk County Sheriff's Office. Third Row left to right: Jesse TeBockhorst, Johnson County Sheriff's Office; Darren Geil, Ames Police Department; Daniel Stieler, Ames Police Department; Brad Hook, Ankeny Police Department; Hayley Bloom, Council Bluffs Police Department; Ben Morey, Northwood Police Department; Jacob Elliott, Muscatine Police Department; Javier Mercado, Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office. Fourth Row left to right: Cullen Kothmann, Ames Police Department; Corey Sandersfeld, Linn County Sheriff's Office; Zach Parmater, Benton County Conservation Board; Nick Mar- tens, Marion Police Department; Jake Sharpe, Linn County Sheriff's Office; Alex Pruismann, Iowa Falls Police Department; Dustin Wickett, Chariton Police Department; John Hauskins, Linn County Sheriff's Office. 20 Iowa Law Enforcement