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Message from the Chief of Police…..……….
Page 3
2006 Personnel ……......……………………..Page 4
Field Operations ……….……………………..Page 5
Patrol …………………………………………..Page 5-6
ICPD Activity (Calls for Service)...…………..Page 6
ICPD Activity (Reports Taken)……………….Page 6
ICPD Activity (Arrests)………………………..Page 6
ICPD Activity (Traffic Citations)……………...Page 7
ICPD Activity (Parking Tickets)………………Page 7
Grant Activity…………………………………..Page 7
Investigations…………………………………. Page 7-8
Street Crimes Action Team (SCAT)…………Page 8-9
Special Response Team (SRT)…………….. Page 9
K-9………………………………………………Page 9
Metro Bomb Team…………………………….Page 9-10
Crime in Iowa City for the Last 5 Years Page 10
Administrative Services ……………………...Page 11-12
Animal Care and Adoption …………………..Page 12-14
Computer and Technology Systems ……….Page 14
Emergency Communications………………...Page 15-16
Evidence and Property Control………………Page 16
Police Records………………………………...Page 17-18
Planning and Research……………………… Page 18
Training and Accreditation……………………Page 19-20
2006 Dick W. Lee Award Recipient ……...... Page 21
On the Cover…
Photos of extensive property damage as a result of a tornado on April 13, 2006. Identifiable officers
shown are Officer Denise Brotherton in the upper right corner and Lt. Dan Sellers and Officer Ed
McMartin in the lower center photo.
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Chief of Police Samuel E. Hargadine’s
2006 Annual Message to the Citizens of Iowa City
This report illustrates the activities of the Iowa City Police
Department for 2006. Crime trends remain relatively low
and with the assistance of the citizens of Iowa City the
department is committed to keeping it that way.
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Iowa City faces challenges as the city transitions from small
town problems to metropolitan issues of congested traffic,
increased illicit drug and gang activity and as always the
issue of underage and binge alcohol abuse.
This year we fell prey to Mother Nature’s wrath of multiple
tornados with one hitting a dense area of the city. Many law
enforcement agencies came to assist with keeping order
while the Iowa City officers went on a 12 hour shift rotation
for seven days. During this time the officers, dispatchers, community service officers
(CSO’s) and civilians rose to their absolute best.
Future challenges for the department are Community Policing. The national average for
cities our size (50,000 to 99,000) is 1.8 officers per 1000 citizens1. Iowa City’s ratio is
1.1 per thousand. Iowa City’s officers typically work a six day work week with numerous
demands for extra overtime work. Examples of such demands are court, sporting
events, traffic grant enforcement and many other types of call in situations.
ICPD still remains two officers short from budget cutbacks in 2003 all while the city
continues to grow and prosper. Clearly where we fall short is in our ability to
Community Police our community. Throughout the year I hear from citizens, parents
and elected officials questioning response times, speed at which their case is handled,
etc. Issues like “why aren’t there more foot and bike patrols downtown or in my
neighborhood” are continually raised.
It’s a pretty simple answer, 1.1 per thousand.
I’ve heard many good things about the professionalism of the department too. Letters
and thank you notes continually come in. Those comments are always very
appreciated.
Sincerely,
Samuel E. Hargadine
Chief of Police
¹ Bureau of Justice Statistics
2006 IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL
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SWORN PERSONNEL SWORN PERSONNEL (cont.)CIVILIAN PERSONNEL
Chief Sam Hargadine #Officer Harry Huff Administrative Secretary
Captain Matt Johnson Officer Greg Humrichouse Linda White
Captain Tom Widmer Officer Paul Jacobs System Analyst
Lieutenant Sid Jackson Officer Travis Jelinek Jim Baker
Lieutenant Dan Sellers Officer Dennis Kelly Emergency Communications
Lieutenant Jim Steffen Officer Marty Leik Nancy Sereduck, Supervisor
Lieutenant Rick Wyss Officer Erik Lippold Donna Bogs
Sergeant Mike Brotherton Officer Troy Lorence Lori Connell
Sergeant Bill Campbell +Officer Sarah McAdams Kathy Droll
Sergeant Doug Hart Officer Ed McMartin Todd Evans
Sergeant Kevin Heick Officer R. A. Mebus Susan Fuhrmeister
Sergeant Kevin Hurd -Officer Scott Miller Sandy Heick
Sergeant Troy Kelsay Officer Marcus Mittvalsky Kelly Jehle, Part Time
Sergeant Brian Krei Officer Dave Nixon Dawn Miller
Sergeant Vicki Lalla Officer Kevin Prestegard Merry Rooks
Sergeant Mike Lord Officer Andy Rich Brandon Siggins
Officer Chris Akers Officer Dan Roth Jason Thomas, Part Time
Officer Jorey Bailey Officer Becki Sammons Community Service Officers
Officer Kevin Bailey Officer Abe Schabilion Lynda Ambrose
Officer Paul Batcheller Officer David Schwindt Dave Harris
Officer Kevin Berg Officer Mike Smithey Tracy Koogler
Officer Jerry Blomgren Officer D. J. Steva April Miller
Officer Jeremy Bossard Officer Scott Stevens Dave Solis
Officer Denise Brotherton Officer Terry Tack Records
+Officer Rob Cash Officer Carlos Trevino, Jr. Jo Farnsworth, Supervisor
Officer Todd Cheney +Officer Chad Wallace Jennifer Dahm
Officer Jenny Clarahan -Officer Bill Welch Wendy Mayer
Officer Gabe Cook Officer Laura Wood Becky Passavant
Officer Joel Dekraker +Officer Ryan Wood Lori Schroeder
Officer Zach Diersen Officer Darin Zacharias Animal Care & Adoption
Officer David Droll Misha Goodman, Supervisor
Officer Steve Duffy +Laura Alcala, Part Time
Officer Jeff Fink Stacy Dykema
Officer Steve Fortmann -Amber Ellerhoff
Officer Colin Fowler ~Andrea Kilkenny
Officer Derek Frank Susan Lay
Officer Scott Gaarde Doreen Loring, Part Time
Officer Robert Gass Chris Whitmore
Officer Ron Gist # Retired (1) Jim Williams
Officer Dave Gonzalez * Promoted (0)
Officer Matt Hansen + Hired in 2006 (4)
Officer Bob Hartman - Left Employment (3)
Officer Mark Hewlett ~Part Time to Full Time (1)
Officer Matt Huber
FIELD OPERATIONS
Field Operations is one of two divisions through which
Police services are provided to the residents of Iowa City.
This division, commanded by Captain Matt Johnson,
includes the Uniformed Patrol section and Community
Service Officers, Investigations, Street Crime, and Special
Response. Following is a summary of each of the
sections assigned to Field Operations.
PATROL
The Patrol section is divided into three watches, each of
which covers a specific block of time within each day.
These patrol watches are responsible for emergency and
non-emergency response to calls for service which occur
within the city. Captain Matt Johnson
The Iowa City Police Department breaks the city down into four patrol areas. These
areas, or beats, are covered by patrol watches 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365
days a year. The Patrol section has approximately 55 officers assigned to it and each of
the watches are commanded by a Lieutenant and two Sergeants. The officers on each
patrol watch perform all primary police functions including responding to citizen
requests for police assistance, enforcing criminal and traffic laws, investigating motor
vehicle crashes, investigating criminal activity, taking offense reports and regulating
non-criminal conduct.
In addition to being staffed by sworn police officers, the Patrol section utilizes the
services of Community Service
Officers. These 4 officers are
assigned to patrol watches and deal
with a variety of calls for service
including parking complaints, the
impound and towing of vehicles,
traffic control, animal control issues,
and a variety of other tasks.
Within the Patrol and Investigative
Community Service Officer David Solis takes a report.
sections are several categories of
specialized service the Department
provides to the community. They
include:
Crime scene technicians- these officers are trained to identify, document, secure and
analyze materials which are relevant in the investigation of criminal events.
Traffic collision reconstructionists- these officers are trained in the reconstruction of
vehicle collisions in order to capture relevant information used to identify why the
collisions occurred.
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Field Training Officers- these officers are trained in the development of probationary
officers and assist those officers in acquiring skills and knowledge to perform the job of
police officer.
Bicycle patrol officers- Taking a non-traditional approach to covering their assigned
beat, these officers, who have received bike certification, cover their assignments via
bicycle. The maneuverability and ability to enter areas inaccessible to patrol cars makes
these officers on bikes a very valuable resource for patrol watches.
In addition to the duties listed above, patrol officers frequently participate in other
activities which occur in their assigned area. For example, officers attend neighborhood
meetings, conduct business checks, conduct house checks, and visit schools in their
respective beats.
POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY
A collection of graphs is located in this section. These graphs illustrate the volume of a
variety of activities with which police officers are engaged.
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Reports Taken
8000
9000
10000
11000
12000
13000
2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
Calls for Service
62500
65000
67500
70000
72500
75000
2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
In 2006, the Iowa City Police Department
responded to 66,197 calls for service. This
number represents a 1.6% increase in calls
for service than were received in 2005.
In 2006 the Iowa City Police Department
took 8378 reports. This number represents a
.75% decrease from 2005.
Arrests
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
In 2006, Iowa City Police Officers and
Investigators filed 6895 complaints. This
represents an 8.4% decrease in complaints
filed than were filed in 2005.
In 2006, Iowa City Police Officers issued
8198 traffic citations. This is a 9.4% increase
over the number of traffic citations issued in
2005.
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Officer Troy Lorence discusses a citation with a
motorist while working the Governor’s Traffic Safety
Bureau Grant.
Parking Tickets
5000
12500
20000
27500
35000
42500
50000
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
In 2006, Iowa City Police and Community
Service Officers issued 16071 parking
tickets. This represents a 6.7% increase from
the number of parking tickets issued in 2005.
Traffic Citations
6000
6500
7000
7500
8000
8500
9000
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
GRANT ACTIVITY
A strong cooperative effort continues between the Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety
Bureau and the Iowa City Police
Department. Through a grant received
from IGTSB, Iowa City Police officers
logged over 530 hrs of traffic
enforcement efforts, making over 900
traffic contacts, over 570 occupant
restraint contacts, over 100 alcohol
enforcement contacts, and participated
in several multi-agency enforcement
efforts, all with the goal of promoting
highway traffic safety. Part of the focus
of this grant is to promote the
importance of seat belt use by vehicle
drivers and passengers. To that end,
several seat belt compliance surveys
are taken annually to assess
compliance by our motorists and their
passengers.
INVESTIGATIONS
The Investigations Bureau, under the command of a Lieutenant and Sergeant, conducts
follow-up investigations on information and reports generated by Patrol personnel, tips,
informants and self-initiated cases.
In 2006, 10 officers were assigned to the Investigations section. The Street Crime Unit
also operates out of the Investigations section. Utilizing grant funding, two officers
operate out of this section to investigate specific crimes. One officer is assigned to
investigate crimes of domestic violence. This position is funded in part through a grant
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received from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women
administered by the Iowa's Crime Victim Assistance Division (CVAD) of the office of the
Iowa Attorney General. Another investigator is assigned to narcotics cases. This
position is funded, in part, through a grant, received from the State of Iowa Governor’s
Office on Drug Control Policy. The investigator assigned to this position serves on the
Johnson County Multi-Agency Drug Task Force and works with a variety of other
narcotics and drug investigators from city, county, state, and federal agencies.
Investigators conducted 603 case investigations in 2006.
The importance of sharing resources and collaborating with other agencies as a means
of making operations more efficient is illustrated by listing some of the agencies and
organizations with whom the Investigations section routinely partners.
Johnson County Sheriff’s Office
Iowa County Sheriff’s Office
Coralville Police
University Of Iowa Police
North Liberty Police
University Heights Police
DCI (Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation)
DNE (Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement)
Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy
MDT (Multi-Discipline Team) Dependent Adult and Elder Abuse
SART (Sexual Assault Response Team)
JCDTF (Johnson County Drug Task Force)
DEA Heroin Task Force
Law Enforcement Intelligence Network
FBI Terrorism Task Force
MGIA (Midwest Gang Investigators Association)
ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children investigators)
JCCADV (Johnson County Coalition Against Domestic Violence)
DAIT (Domestic Abuse Investigative Team)
In 2006, the Investigations section utilized new equipment and tools to assist them in
solving criminal events. The new equipment includes a composite sketching software
package, new digital photography equipment, and computer and internet investigative
software and hardware.
STREET CRIMES ACTION TEAM
With its origin stemming from a series of incidents which required sustained police
operations in a specific beat, the Street Crime Action Team (SCAT) was formed. This
unit, assigned to the Investigative section, operates by responding to needs for
sustained operations, specific Department needs or to conduct investigations into
cases that SCAT members develop themselves.
In 2006, the Street Crimes Action Team (SCAT) was involved in making nearly 750
arrests. Additionally, they seized over 300 pounds of a variety of drugs and controlled
substances and seized 36 firearms and 52 edged weapons as well as 24 other
weapons. As the activity levels indicate, this unit is a frequently utilized and very busy
component of Field Operations. This unit fielded 144 requests for assistance, either
through the Patrol or Investigations sections or from other law enforcement agencies.
SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM
Historically, Special Response Teams have been formed to be utilized when traditional
patrol units are tasked with objectives which surpass normal operations capability or
capacity. These may include response to situations which are unique or carry with
them high risk where specialized training and equipment are necessary.
Formed in 1997, the Iowa City Police Department Special Response Team (SRT) is
made up of officers who have acquired
special skills and who have undergone
training which includes physical fitness,
team operations, tactical movement,
marksmanship, and risk assessment.
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In 2006, the Iowa City Police Department
Special Response Team (SRT) was
called upon several times to assist in
operations which required their unique
skills and training. To maintain those
skills, the team also participated in
several training days throughout the year
including training which allowed the Iowa
City Police SRT to jointly train with teams of similar makeup from other local agencies,
including the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department, the Iowa State Patrol, and the
Coralville Police Department. The SRT also conducted training utilizing the Iowa City
Police Department’s K9 resources.
K9
The Iowa City Police Department utilizes the services of a Police Service Dog and
handler. The Department’s K9 component is made up of Officer Kevin Berg and K9
Naton, a 4 year old Belgian Malinois. Naton is trained as a dual purpose Police Service
Dog with specialized training in narcotics detection. During 2006, Officer Berg and
Naton responded to over 470 incidents where their service was needed, with over 430
of those deployments done to assist in searching for drugs or narcotics. In addition to
field work, Officer Berg and Naton conducted several presentations for area groups to
demonstrate the K9 unit’s capabilities.
In addition to the ongoing monthly training they do, Officer Berg and Naton undergo
annual skill recertification testing.
METRO BOMB TEAM
The Johnson County Metro Bomb team, a nationally accredited team, made up of
representatives from the Coralville Police Department, Johnson County Sheriff’s
Department, Iowa City Police Department, and University of Iowa Police Department,
responds to calls of suspicious and explosive devices. The response capability includes
the use of an explosives detection dog and handler. The scope of their duties includes
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protective sweeps for suspicious packages, mitigation of known explosive devices, and
investigation of incidents involving explosive unstable substances. 2006 saw the
introduction of several new pieces of equipment for the team, including optics, breathing
apparatus, trailering equipment and robotics.
The Johnson County Metro Bomb Team also participates as a regionalized response
asset for the State of Iowa Department of Homeland Security.
CRIME IN IOWA CITY FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS
GROUP A CRIMES 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 2 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0
Justifiable Homicide 0 0 0 0 0
Kidnapping 2 6 10 11 6
Forcible Rape 46 28 29 29 40
Forcible Sodomy 2 1 1 3 0
Sex Assault with Object 1 1 0 0 0
Forcible Fondling 39 16 24 20 23
Robbery 45 34 47 48 45
Aggravated Assault 116 105 144 298 273
Simple Assault 502 472 457 331 248
Intimidation 20 15 22 15 17
Arson 8 8 13 9 8
Extortion / Blackmail 1 0 2 0 0
Burglary / Breaking & Entering 307 290 419 347 317
Pick Pocketing 1 1 1 0 0
Purse Snatching 1 2 3 2 2
Shoplifting 182 205 223 319 291
Theft from Building 309 249 386 410 411
Theft from Coin-Operated Machine 0 2 5 6 3
Theft from Motor Vehicle 162 111 215 280 247
Theft / Motor Vehicle Parts 115 81 179 223 195
All Other Larceny 270 356 365 417 401
Motor Vehicle Theft 76 67 63 85 80
Counterfeit / Forgery 99 94 106 111 78
False Pretenses / Swindle 150 124 142 166 170
Credit Card / ATM Fraud 26 18 38 57 50
Impersonation 4 0 1 0 1
Embezzlement 29 17 22 30 18
Stolen Property Offenses 9 7 12 8 9
Vandalism of Property 808 689 870 1,133 1,056
Drug / Narcotics Violations 471 376 334 294 371
Drug Equipment Violation 173 17 16 18 9
Incest 0 0 2 3 0
Statutory Rape 2 2 3 5 3
Obscene Material 6 2 0 0 5
Operating Gambling 1 0 1 0 0
Promo Prostitution 0 1 0 0 0
Bribery 0 1 0 0 0
Weapon Law Violation 14 11 12 19 16
TOTAL 3,997 3,409 4,169 4,697 4,393
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AADDMMIINNIISSTTRRAATTIIVVEE SSEERRVVIICCEESS
The Administrative Services Division of the Iowa City Police Department consists of the
following sections:
Animal Care and Adoption
Computer & Technology Systems
Emergency Communications
Evidence & Property Control
Records
Research & Development
Training & Accreditation
Captain Tom Widmer is responsible for oversight of these sections. It consists of 25
full-time, 6 part-time and 5 work-study employees. The primary function of
Administrative Services is to support the Operations Division in their assigned duties.
Items of note for 2006:
• The annual "Customer Survey" was conducted in the third quarter of this year (July -
September). This is the sixth such survey conducted by our department.
Consistent with past practice, a survey was sent to every 100th call for service made
to the Iowa City Police Department. This means that those who have some sort of
interaction with the Iowa City Police are responding to the survey. The results of
this year's survey were based on a 30% return rate and indicate a high level of
satisfaction with services provided by our Department.
• For the third year, the Department teamed with United Action for Youth through a
grant to put officers in school and community functions to address safety and
violence. Through this partnership, officers logged 67.25 additional hours on these
special activities.
• The volunteer and University work study positions were expanded this year.
Excluding the regular volunteer pool working with Animal Services, Administrative
Services now uses 8 volunteers and 5 work study positions to hold down staffing
costs and still maintain the expected level of service.
• 2006 saw the completion of the "Radio System Options and PSAP Consolidation
Study" confirming the City of Iowa City needs to replace our current communications
equipment very soon and recommended that all emergency communications in
Johnson County be consolidated as a part of this replacement. A group is currently
working on the necessary decisions and partners to make that possible.
• The General Order covering "Department Disciplinary Philosophy" was amended to
formalize and expand awards given to officers/staff of the Iowa City Police
Department. The Iowa City Police Department now has criteria for the awarding of
five different commendations; Valor, Distinguished Service, Life Saving, Special and
Letter. In addition, an annual awarding for "Officer of the Year" and the "Richard Lee
Award" were spelled out and may be given. Corresponding medals and/or award
bars were acquired for each commendation/award.
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AANNIIMMAALL CCAARREE AANNDD AADDOOPPTTIIOONN
The Animal Services division is
responsible for the enforcement of
laws and ordinances which pertain
to animals, issuing licenses and
permits, animal welfare, sheltering
animals, adoption of unwanted
and/or unclaimed animals and public
education about the proper care and
treatment of animals.
The Animal Care and Adoption
Center is supervised by Misha
Goodman.
Staffing currently includes 2 Animal
Service Officers, 2 Animal Care Technicians, 1 Animal Center Assistant and 2
temporary workers assisting with both clerical and kennel operations. Added this year
were two University work study positions.
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The Animal Services statistics for 2006 Total
Total animals impounded into the center 1,999 (7% decrease from 05)
Total animals adopted 735 (3% increase)
Total temperament evaluations on dogs 188
Total animals reclaimed by owner 529
Total wild animals relocated 28
Animals transferred to rescue 2
Animals transferred to rehabilitators 24
Euthanized (due to aggressiveness, disposition, injury, illness) 474
Euthanized (due to overcrowding / lack of cage space) 3
Field calls handled 1,653
Citations issued 38
Warnings issued 397
Grants for dog traning 4
Foster Homes 17
Animals fostered through Cold Noses Warm Hearts 195
Humane Education Presentations 915
Microchips implanted 1,035
Volunteers 240
Volunteer total work hours 3,005 hours
2006 saw a re-structuring of the shelter operation as Coralville no longer is participating
with the Iowa City facility as a partner. Instead, Coralville now will be operating under a
negotiated contract fee per animal. Iowa City now is the sole operator of the shelter
facility. Believing that animal care issues do not stop at jurisdictional boundaries, an
Animal Care Task Force made up of broader community members was developed to
examine animal care issues as they effect the shelter. This board is currently meeting
two times a month.
Animal Services staff and volunteers continue to utilize the media (radio, cable access
television in Iowa City, print media, web site linked to national adoption web sites as
well as the Friends of the Animal Center Foundation web site) to promote adoption,
reclaim and proper care of animals. The Cat’s Eye, Holiday with the Hounds, Paws in
the Park and private donations to the Friends of the Animal Center Foundation brought
in $60,552.18 to be used toward special programs, and the care and maintenance of
the animals at the Center.
The Iowa City Dog Park has become a reality in 2006. Animal Services continues to
monitor activity and work with the Dog Park committee to insure the safety and success
of this highly popular facility.
The Animal Services division continues to offer support and expertise to neighboring
jurisdictions with regards to animal sheltering, ordinances and operations (Lone Tree,
North Liberty, West Branch, Cedar Rapids, Vinton). Misha continues to serve on the
Iowa/Nebraska Animal Care and Control Association and the National Animal Control
Association boards.
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Animal Service Goals for 2007
* Finish installation of guillotine door for inside kennel (carry-over from 2006)
* Work with Animal Care Task Force to formulate a plan to reduce animal population.
* Complete County Emergency Animal Disaster Plan including Pandemic Flu Plan
* Formulate vet licensing program
* Continue on update of codes and fees (carry-over from 2006)
* Work with Johnson County to update their contract for service. This will be expanded
to other jurisdictions within the County.
CCOOMMPPUUTTEERR && TTEECCHHNNOOLLOOGGYY SSYYSSTTEEMMSS
Jim Baker begins his fifth year working with police information technology, CAD system
support and records integration. This position has grown to now being responsible for
incorporating and upgrading technology for the Police Department as a whole, including
wireless solutions and communication upgrades. A big part of what Jim does is the day
to day support of all police computer hardware and software, both in the station and
mobile applications in the field.
A big project this year was completing the digital video installation for all police vehicles.
On the back end of this project is the responsibility to store, retrieve and organize all the
captured images. Closely tied with this technology was our project to switch to all digital
for department photography. Cameras were selected and purchased, a secure storage
solution was chosen, and policy insuring the integrity of the images was developed.
In an effort to tighten security within the police department and as a way to establish
integrity of the identity of Iowa City Police Department employees, an ID Card system
was developed and put into place. It included the purchase of an ID Card printer and
the design of the card itself. This system is separate from the City of Iowa City
employee card system. Also dealing with information security was a mandated change
by the State from LINXX to OMNIXX software for running reports and queries with the
State of Iowa. As with any change of this sort, this switch had its user issues before it
was operational on a daily basis.
Much work was done planning for the wireless upload of video, with a plan now in place,
this project should be installed and completed in 07.
Computer & Technology Goals for 2007
* Replace and upgrade all vehicle computers
* Replace the EDACS radios with broadband wireless data radios
* Install digital recording and indexing system for all interview rooms
* Publish an RFP and coordinate selection of a new Records Management System
* Continue to seek ways to train more officer on the use of TRACS to streamline OWI,
Citations, and Accident Reports to the State of Iowa
* Develop extensive documentation on Police hardware/software procedures utilized by
my position (carry-over from 06)
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EEMMEERRGGEENNCCYY CCOOMMMMUUNNIICCAATTIIOONNSS
Calls for Service: 66197 (1.65% increase)
Fire/EMS Calls for Service: 3687 (2.4% increase)
University Heights Calls for Service: 3336
Johnson County Ambulance Dispatch: 3131
9-1-1 Calls Recorded: 17,982 (2.9% increase)
Incoming Routine Calls Recorded: 101,045
IOWA/NCIC transactions: 200,000 (approx)
The staff includes one full time supervisor, Nancy Sereduck, (9) full time operators, and
(1) ¾ time operator and (1) ½ operator. No turn-over in personnel occurred in 2006 and
all positions are filled at this time.
In 2006, all ECOs received training in Fire Dispatching, Advanced EMD certification,
CPR certification and computer updates. Three ECOs completed Spanish training for
Emergency Communications. One ECO completed a six week on line certification
course for Communications Training Officer.
Three changes took place this year that had a significant effect on ECC procedure.
First, new "Emergency Medical Dispatch" protocols were completely revised in
November. Second, new enhanced 9-1-1 system software was installed which gave us
mapping capabilities and the ability to locate cell phone calls through a GPS system
(Phase II wireless). Third, the State of Iowa switched to OMNIX software to access the
IOWA/NCIC/NLETS computer systems. All ECOs received training in these three
protocols.
Susan Fuhrmeister accepts her award from
Chief Hargadine.
Kathy Droll smiles as she holds the infant saved
after instructing the mother in lifesaving CPR .
In December 2006, 2 ECOs were given departmental awards involving emergency
medical dispatch. Kathy Droll and Susan Fuhrmeister gave lifesaving CPR instructions
during 2 separate 9-1-1 incidents. These were the first 2 such awards given to our
division.
Sally Robinson and Dottie Maher continue to volunteer at the Police front desk once a
week. They greet clients at the front desk, receive and transfer many phone calls and
continue to contribute to the effectiveness of the ECC.
Communication Goals for 2007
• Revise and update the training manual in anticipation of new hire
• Continue to seek out and develop in-house training
• Continue to review and provide input for replacement/upgrade of Iowa City's
emergency communications need.
• Be involved and serve as information source for "Joint Communications" projects
on the City, County and State levels.
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EEVVIIDDEENNCCEE AANNDD PPRROOPPEERRTTYY CCOONNTTRROOLL
Community Service Officer David Harris is
assigned the duties of evidence and property
control. In 2005, there were 1939 cases in which
evidence was submitted. That represents a 6%
increase over 2005. Each case has a minimum
of one item, and in some cases, hundreds of
individual items of various types. Many items
require special packaging and/or transport to
outside sources like the DCI Laboratory in Des
Moines. Evidence requires a high degree of
legal accountability requiring all items to be
carefully documented. In addition, an increased
filing of charges through the Federal Court
System and recent changes at the Johnson
County Attorney Office has resulted in more time
being spent by CSO Harris in documentation,
pre-trial hearings, and courtroom testimony. In
2006, a total of 1039 cases were removed from
the evidence system.
Property that is either found or turned into the Iowa City Police Department is also held
in an attempt to return to the rightful owner. Last year, 256 (22% increase) cases
involved the handling of found property. In addition, 230 bicycles were taken in and
handled through the system. A volunteer was developed this year to help process the
bicycles. They checked the documentation on each bicycle, checked the serial
number/description for stolen, attempted to return bicycles to owners, and disposed of
the bicycles in accordance with procedure.
With all patrol vehicles now utilizing digital recorders and the Iowa City Police
Department going to all digital photography in 2006, an increase in responsibility for the
evidence custodian has been brought about. CSO Harris is tasked with the integrity of
the storage and dissemination of the digital evidence. This entails downloading all
photos into the system and making usable duplicates requested for court and
investigative purposes. The number of requests in-car video as well as photographs
continues to increase.
Evidence & Property Goals for 2007
• Participate in a needs study of the evidence facility and procedure.
• Develop a legitimate means of evidence disposal utilizing an on-line auction
protocol.
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PPOOLLIICCEE RREECCOORRDDSS
The Records Division of the Iowa City Police Department is supervised by Jo
Farnsworth and consists of the following personnel:
Full time staff of five
1 Records Supervisor
2 Records Clerks
2 Senior Records Clerks
Temporary Positions
2 Part-time (< 10 hrs/wk each)
Work Study Positions
3 Part-time (< 20 hrs /wk each)
Volunteers
4 Senior Citizens (approx. 30+ hrs/wk)
1 Retired Citizen ( 25 hrs/wk)
Jo Farnsworth, Records Supervisor
Records personnel completed the entry and scanning of 8,378 incidents for 2006. This
was a .75% decrease of incidents completed for 2005.
A total of 6,895 criminal charges were entered for an 8.4% decrease from 2005.
8,198 traffic citations were entered for a 9.4% increase over 2005.
2,100 local criminal history checks were completed in 2006 by Records personnel.
One of our ongoing goals was placed into action when Records began entering pawn
tickets in October of 2006. Pawn tickets are picked up once a week from area pawn
shops. The most current tickets are being entered first and, as time allows, the older
tickets will be entered. This project has already resulted in the recovery of stolen
property.
Changes were made this year in the way citations, charges, and incident reports are
handled. A review of procedure revealed that these items were being handled by more
steps than need be. A revision of steps in the review and data entry has cut the steps
and staff time needed for processing. A change was also made in scanning procedure
which eliminates a step, hence staff time is saved.
Records personnel attended several training opportunities this year. On November 7th
& 8th two employees attended a National Incident Based Reporting System training
hosted by the State of Iowa in Des Moines. The two day training was provided by two
FBI officials. This was the first training by the FBI in Iowa in more than five years.
Crime reports to local agencies are complied at the state and national level through the
Uniform Crime Report (UCR) program, the most widely cited crime statistics in the
nation. In addition, in November four employees of the Records Division traveled to the
Ames Police Department to observe their policies and procedures.
While attending the FBI seminar in Des Moines, the Iowa City Police Department was
recognized for 10 years of reporting crime information to the FBI. The Iowa City Police
is one of only 128 agencies in the state of Iowa who have participated in NIBRS for at
least 10 years.
Records Goals for 2007
• Records personnel schedule more visits to other agencies to observe
departmental policies and procedures
• Finish scanning 2002 case files
• Develop a notification letter to other police departments when someone from
their city pawns items locally
• Continue to explore ways to increase Records efficiency in daily tasks without
compromising the standard of quality
PLANNING AND RESEARCH
Sgt. Doug Hart was in charge of this assignment in 2006 and completes his two year
rotation. This job includes working closely with Police Records and Emergency
Communications under the direction of the Administrative Commander. Planning and
Research is responsible for developing and disseminating the majority of the statistical
reports that are made available to citizens and the community. This is done by
individual request, media releases and information posted to the Iowa City Police
Department web page (www.icgov.org/police). Reports are also generated which allow
command staff to examine trends and help plan deployment of resources. This includes
the Use of Force Report, Officer Activity Report, and special generated reports as
needs arise. Sgt. Hart monitors for accuracy and completeness the submission of all
tickets, reports and documentation submitted by officers. This requires him to work
closely with Watch Supervisors to insure documentation is complete.
This position is also includes assignment to duties as the Department Information
Officer. Working as the media contact, he gathers the requested information or
provides facts about current activities in the
community as requested. This puts him in the
public eye and results in being frequently
quoted and seen as the Iowa City Police
Department spokesperson.
Planning and Research Goals for 2007
• Inventory/assess the various reports
generated through this assignment
and make recommendation for
continuation, modification and/or
elimination. Sgt. Doug Hart is interviewed by a
reporter after a tornado hit the Iowa City
area on April 13, 2006. • Look for ways to establish a more
proactive relationship with the media.
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Sgt. Mike Lord has been assigned these functions since January of 2004. In addition to
coordinating and documenting all the training attended by the Iowa City Police
Department, he also is responsible for developing training that has to do with review,
updates and changes to general orders. Another large portion of his duties is to
oversee the review and development of the general orders as part of the CALEA
Accreditation. Sgt. Lord also coordinates the Governors Traffic Safety funding which
provides overtime funds for special traffic enforcement.
Training
In 2006, officers attended a total of 4314 hours of in-house training. This is up 4.4%
from 2005 and reflects our continual goal to look for quality ways to train. It helps offset
increase funding needed for off-site training opportunities, many of which are mandated.
In-house training consists of an annual coordinated 24 hour block of training conducted
jointly with other Johnson County law enforcement agencies. Additionally, Iowa City
Officers participate in other mandatory training days focusing largely on firearms
qualification, use of force and vehicle operation issues. Based on 73 sworn officers,
each Iowa City Officer received an average of 59 hours of in-house training.
Members attended 99 off-site training sessions totaling 3456 hours. This represents a
27.6% increase from 2005, and puts the Department virtually even with where we were
in 2004. Off-site training was primarily provided at MTTU IV in East Moline, Iowa Law
Enforcement Academy, Midwest Counter-Drug Training Center and the Sioux City
National Training Center. Additionally there were many conferences and seminars
dealing with many varying areas of law enforcement. Of note is that Iowa City brought
in/sponsored two law enforcement related schools. This allowed a total of 130 hours of
training with no travel costs.
Based on 73 sworn personnel officers attending 7770 hours of training in 2006, officers
averaged approximately 106 hours of training, an 8 hour increase per officer over 2005..
In addition to the above training, three new officers completed the certification training
required of officers with the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. These officers attended
560 hours each for a total of 1680 hours.
Sgt. Lord's goal of computerizing individual training records for all officers was
completed in 2006. All training records are now computerized back through 1984. This
allows access to up-to-date records and documentation for the entire police department
to better address individual and departmental needs.
Training Goals for 2007
• Increase the number of officers certified to do field training.
• Increase the number of officers who qualify as crime scene technicians.
• Explore Spanish language training for officers and dispatchers.
• Continue to seek ways to bring quality training to Iowa City to reduce travel costs.
• Continue to seek out needed training in a wide diversity of subjects to expand
departmental expertise.
Accreditation
The Iowa City Police Department was originally accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation for Law Enforcement (CALEA) in March of 2002. The Department is then
re-accredited every three years. In December of 2007 the next assessment takes place.
At that time assessors form CALEA will visit the Iowa City Police Department over the
course of five days and examine the
department’s facilities, operations, policies
and procedures. The assessors will
determine if the department has continued
to maintain compliance with the 459
standards required for accreditation. If the
assessment is successful the department
will be formally re-accredited in March of
2008. To maintain accreditation,
compliance with all 459 standards must be
proven each year of the accreditation
cycle. In 2006 documentation was
completed for the years 2005 and 2006.
Preparations were then made for collection
of 2007 data. In 2006 a significant hurdle
was addressed due to CALEA revising a
large number of their standards as well as
implementing 13 all new standards. The
new standards required the Department to
make significant changes to a number of
policies and procedures. Development of
several new policies and procedures were
also required. Sgt. Mike Lord proudly holds the CALEA
accreditation certificate presented in 2006.
Accreditation Goals for 2007
• Fully implement new standards required by CALEA.
• Complete collection of all required directives and documentation for 2005, 2006
and 2007 needed for re-accreditation.
• Completion of “mock” re-accreditation with minimal problems or concerns being
identified.
• Successful completion of actual re-accreditation in December.
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Chief Sam Hargadine presents the Richard W. Lee Award to
the 2006 recipient, Officer David Schwindt.
EEEE AAWWAARRDD RREECCIIPPIIEENNTT
2006 saw a revision in the way the Richard W. Lee Award is selected and presented. In
looking for ways to formalize and expand awards presented within the Iowa City Police
Department, a new section of the Department Disciplinary Philosophy was written. This
new order states:
"On an annual basis, this award (Richard Lee Award) may be given to an officer
in recognition of outstanding sustained efforts over the last year which positively
impacted the community through a program or activity. This award recipient will
be chosen by the officers of the Department after nominations have been
received. The criteria for selection will be:
1. professionalism
2. compassion for citizens & other officers
3. unique & effective ways of accomplishing objectives
4. a specific action/program exemplifying
Four officers were nominated
for the 2006 award and
Officer David Schwindt was
selected by his peers to
receive the award. Officer
Schwindt has been an Iowa
City Police Officer since
February 12, 2001. During
this last year, he was
assigned to the Investigation
Unit. Using his expertise with
computers, he and his wife
have started a program to
recondition computers for
underprivileged children in
the community. He is also
involved in the PALS
program where he has
worked with area youth
building model rockets.
Officer Schwindt's professionalism and compassion makes him a worthy recipient of this
award. He will have his name permanently inscribed on the award and receive a silver
award bar to be worn on his uniform.