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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 annual Report22000066 IIOOWWAA CCIITTYY PPOOLLIICCEE AANNNNUUAALL RREEPPOORRTT 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. 2 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. 3 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 4 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. 5 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. 6 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. 7 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 8 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. 9 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 10 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 11 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. 12 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. 13 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. 14 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) 15 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. 16 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. 17 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. 18 19 TTRRAAIINNIINNGG AANNDD AACCCCRREEDDIITTAATTIIOONN 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. 20 21 LL 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.