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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 Annual Report 2013 ICPD ANNUAL REPORT ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Mission Statement 2 Chief’s Message 3 Organization Chart 4 Budget 5 Personnel 6-8 Personnel Activity 9-12 City Service Awards 13 Department Awards 14 Officer of the Year Award 15 Dick Lee Award 16 GTSB Awards 17 Retiree’s Breakfast 18 Polar Plunge 19 Shop With A Cop 20 National Night Out 21 Field Operations Division – Patrol 22-24 SRT and Metro Bomb Team 25 K9 Units 26 Investigations 27-28 SCAT 29 Juvenile Investigations 30-31 Crime Scene 32-33 Department Stats 34-35 Administrative Services Division 36 Crime Prevention 37-38 Records 39 Training and Accreditation 40-42 Animal Care & Adoption Center 43-46 ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 2 The mission of the Iowa City Police Department is to protect the rights of all persons within its jurisdiction to be free from crime, to be secure in their possessions, and to live in peace. By pursuing the goals of education, prevention and enforcement, it is the primary objective of the Iowa City Police Department to pursue the ideal of a community free from crime and disorder in a fair, responsive, and professional manner. MISSION STATEMENT ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 3 CHIEF’S MESSAGE To the Citizens of Iowa City: This annual report highlights our activities and accomplishments for the calendar year 2013. We remain steadfast with the partnerships of our neighboring law enforcement agencies and city departments striving together towards the reduction of crime and improving our city and neighborhoods. During this past year we participated in an Ad Hoc Diversity Committee review of our organization. Recommendations provided by the committee have either been implemented or are in progress. In December of 2013 we were reevaluated for our 4th CALEA® accreditation assessment. The standards are rigorous but when completed and reaccreditation is granted the Iowa City Police Department exceeds the “best practice” standard for law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. As the department’s Chief I often reflect on the honor and privilege of working with the dedicated men and women of the ICPD. Thank you for your support and interest in this department. Samuel E. Hargadine Chief of Police ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 4 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 5 BUDGET Total Budget $11,476,790 Personnel $10,113,216 Services $916,018 Supplies $188,756 Patrol $7,938,689 69.1% of total budget Investigations $1,176,435 10.25% Administration $733,809 6.39% Records $623,418 5.43% ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 6 The Administrative Services Division supports and provides services to Field Operations. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION Administrative Commander Captain Jim Steffen Administrative Secretary Computer System Analyst Training/Accreditation Linda White Jim Baker Sergeant Troy Kelsay Station Masters Records Planning/Research Donna Bogs Jo Farnsworth-supervisor Sergeant Vicki Lalla Joy Reinhardt Becky Passavant-senior clerk Crime Prevention Kathy Droll Lori Schroeder-senior clerk Officer Jorey Bailey Matt Wagner Jenn Dahm Downtown Susan Fuhrmeister Sara Van Eck Officer David Schwindt Neighborhood Resource Evidence Custodians Animal Care/Adoption Officer Derek Frank Dave Harris Misha Goodman-supervisor Steve Duffy Chris Whitmore-animal services officer Willa Hamilton-animal services officer Chad Mason-animal care assistant Liz Ford-animal care technician Jennifer Read-animal care technician ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 7 The goal of the Field Operations Division is to deliver quality service with professionalism and integrity, resulting in strong community partnerships and an overall improvement in the quality of life in Iowa City. FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION Field Operations Commander Captain Rick Wyss Investigations SCAT Lieutenant Doug Hart Officer Jeremy Bossard Sergeant Scott Gaarde Officer Tom Hartshorn Officer Kevin Bailey Officer Carlos Trevino Officer Jerry Blomgren Officer Jeff Fink Officer Robert Gass Officer David Gonzalez Officer Bob Hartman Officer Andrew Rich Officer Scott Stevens Officer DJ Steva Officer Todd Cheney ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 8 Patrol Division Day Watch Evening Watch Late Night Watch Lt. Bill Campbell Lt. Kevin Heick Lt. Mike Brotherton Sgt. Brian Krei Sgt. Chris Akers Sgt. Paul Batcheller Sgt. Denise Brotherton Sgt. David Droll Sgt. Zach Diersen Officer Mike Smithey Officer Ian Alke Officer Alirio Arcenas Officer Jenny Clarahan Officer Michael Clark Officer Rob Cash Officer Gabe Cook Officer Ashten Hayes Officer Derek Frank Officer Steve Fortmann Officer Adam Krack Officer Chad Fulton Officer Colin Fowler Officer Matt Young Officer Dennis Kelly Officer Ronnie Gist Officer Doug Millard Officer Tyler LaKose Officer Mark Hewlett Officer Brad Murphy Officer Niles Mercer Officer Greg Humrichouse Officer Lucas Erickson Officer Eric Nieland Officer Erik Lippold Officer Dan Roth Officer Brad Reinhard Officer Al Mebus Officer Abe Schabilion Officer Alex Stricker Officer Terry Tack Officer Adam Schmerbach Officer Matt Ties Officer Dave Nixon Officer Ashley Hamblin Officer Marcus Mittvalsky Officer Becki Sammons Officer Ryan Schnackel Officer Ben Hektoen Officer Darin Zacharias Officer Ryan Wood Officer Michael McKenna CSO April Miller Officer Zach Murguia K9 Officer Brandon Faulkcon & K9 Officer Travis Neeld & K9 Rakker K9 Luke CSO Jim Williams IN-TRAINING: Officer Jessica Bonnema Officer Michael Harkrider Officer Kurt Fuchs Officer Robert Rooff Officer Dustin Carolan Officer Travis Graves ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 9 PERSONNEL ACTIVITY Retirements Officer Kevin Berg and his K9 partner, Naton, retired in March of 2013. • Officer Berg served the ICPD for 28 years and Naton served for 5 years. Community Service Lynda Ambrose retired on August 13, 2013. • CSO Ambrose served the city for 40 years as a CSO, dispatcher & animal control officer. Officer Erik Lippold retired on April 3rd of 2013, with 24 years of service. New Hires Officer Jessica Bonnema Officer Kevin Fuchs Officer Travis Graves Officer Michael Harkrider Officer Robert Rooff Officer Dustin Carolan Community Service Officer Jonathan Johnson ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 10 PERSONNEL ACTIVITY Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command Sgt. Scott Gaarde The Iowa City Police Department is proud to announce the graduation of Sgt. Scott Gaarde from the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. The School of Police Staff and Command is an intensive ten-week university-based education program designed for today’s progressive police managers and their agencies that prepares law enforcement managers for senior positions by uniquely combining academic principles with practical applications. The training took place in Evanston, Ill and consisted of courses in the following areas: Understanding Management, Law Enforcement Management and its Environment, Human Resource Administration, and Skills for Planning and Analysis. Sgt. Gaarde has served the citizens of Iowa City for 16 years. He is currently assigned as the sergeant of Investigations, as well as supervising the Street Crimes Action Team. ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 11 PERSONNEL ACTIVITY Chaplain Corps 2013 saw the introduction of the ICPD Chaplain Corps which is a volunteer service consisting of vowed men and women who assist victims, officers and their families. Chaplains maintain a presence at the police department through regular chaplain meetings, attendance at department meetings, ongoing training and riding with officers. As envisioned, the Corps’ primary responsibilities to the Police Department and Iowa City community include the following: • Assist with death notifications • Assist at suicide incidents • Provide assistance to victims • Visit sick and injured ICPD employees • Provide answers to religious questions if asked • Officer benediction at special occasions when asked • Liaison with other community clergy • Provide for spiritual needs of those in custody when requested • Assist with transients and the homeless Officer Steve Fortmann was selected as Officer Liaison for the Chaplain Corps. Officer Fortmann and four of the chaplains attended the International Conference of Police Chaplains (ICPC) 40th Annual Training Conference held July 8-12, 2013. A sample of the classes attended include: Introduction to Law Enforcement Chaplaincy; Stress Management; Death Notification; Officer Suicide in Law Enforcement; in addition to many others. The seminar included ICPC’s annual Memorial Service, a tribute honoring all law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, as well as a remembrance of ICPC chaplains who passed during the preceding year. ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 12 PERSONNEL ACTIVITY New Grant Positions In 2013 the Iowa City Police Department was proud to announce two new positions within the department, dedicated to neighborhood stabilization and service. Officer Derek Frank is assigned as the Neighborhood Response Officer. Officer Frank works closely with Neighborhood Services, Housing & Inspection Services, Landlords, Tenants, and Neighborhood Associations to address specific issues within neighborhoods. Officer Frank is available between the hours of 7pm and 3am weekly. The Neighborhood Response Officer is available for non-emergency situations at derek-frank@iowa-city.org or by calling 319-356-5275. Officer David Schwindt is assigned as the Downtown Liaison Officer. Officer Schwindt focuses solely on issues within Central Business District of Iowa City. Officer Schwindt initiates a walking beat for the district that is targeted during daytime and evening hours. The Downtown Liaison Officer helps to establish relationships and communication channels with local businesses and pedestrians, and is a positive visible presence throughout the downtown and north side marketplace. The Downtown Liaison Officer is available between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Tuesday –Saturday. Officer Schwindt can be reached at david-schwindt@iowa-city.org or by calling 319-356- 5275. ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 13 PERSONNEL ACTIVITY City Service Awards 35 YEARS Lt. Mike Brotherton Sgt. Vicki Lalla 25 YEARS Sgt. Chris Akers Officer Mark Hewlett 20 YEARS Misha Goodman-Animal Services Chris Whitmore-Animal Services 15 YEARS Officer Derek Frank CSO April Miller 10 YEARS Officer Andy Rich Officer Scott Stevens 5 YEARS Officer Ian Alke Officer Brandon Faulkcon Officer Niles Mercer Willa Hamilton-Animal Services ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 14 For an act demonstrating exemplary professional conduct or performance PERSONNEL ACTIVITY Department Awards Letter of Favorable Occurrence Officer Mike Smithey Officer Brandon Faulkcon Officer Kevin Berg Officer Kevin Wolfe Officer Ben Hektoen Officer Niles Mercer – 2 Officer Lucas Erickson Officer Adam Schmerbach Officer Michael McKenna – 2 Officer Matt Ties Officer Ashley Hamblin Station Master Matt Wagner Officer Alex Stricker Officer Tom Hartshorn Officer Jeff Fink Officer Greg Humrichouse Officer Alirio Arcenas Officer Carlos Trevino Officer Kevin Bailey Officer Ronnie Gist Officer Dave Gonzalez – 2 Officer Becki Sammons Officer Marcus Mittvalsky ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 15 PERSONNEL ACTIVITY Officer of the Year Officer David Schwindt The Officer of the Year award is presented to the officer who most significantly projects work and behavioral ethics that mirror the Oath of Honor. Chosen by the command staff, the Officer of the Year exemplifies a positive image of the Police Department and the community. The criteria for selection include professionalism, sustained work ethic, personal conduct ethic, demonstrated leadership, vision, communication and compassion. The 2013 Officer of the Year award was presented to Officer David Schwindt during a ceremony at City Hall. Officer Schwindt joined the Iowa City Police Department on February 12, 2001. Since then, his hard work and dedication to duty has been truly appreciated by his co-workers his supervisors and the public. Currently assigned as the Downtown Officer, Officer Schwindt’s enforcement philosophy, giving a hand -not a ticket, has been instrumental in gaining voluntary compliance by those that frequent the downtown and, at one time, were seen as a threat and nuisance. ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 16 PERSONNEL ACTIVITY Dick Lee Award Officer Carlos Trevino Iowa City Police Officer Carlos Trevino is the 2013 recipient of the Richard W. "Dick" Lee Award. Police Chief Sam Hargadine presented the award to Officer Trevino during a ceremony at City Hall. The Richard W. "Dick" Lee Award was established in1999 by several retired Iowa City police officers to honor the life work of Captain Dick Lee, who served as an Iowa City police officer for 32 years. Criteria include professionalism, compassion for citizens and other officers, unique and effective ways of accomplishing objectives, and a demonstration of a specific action or program exemplifying these criteria. The recipient of this award is selected by the department rank and file. Officer Trevino has been an Iowa City Police Officer since November 29, 2004, and is currently assigned to the Patrol Division working the Late Night Watch, having recently completed an assignment to SCAT. Officer Trevino also serves the department as a member of the Special Response Team. ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 17 PERSONNEL ACTIVITY Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau Awards The Iowa City Police Department was recognized and received a certificate of appreciation for its support of the ARIDE program from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) at its annual conference held in Des Moines on March 20th. The Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) program was created to address the gap in training between the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) and the Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC) Program. The SFST program trains officers to identify and assess drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol while the DEC Program provides more advanced training to evaluate suspected drug impairment. The SFST assessment is typically employed at roadside, while an officer trained as a drug recognition expert (DRE) through the DEC Program conducts a drug evaluation in a more controlled environment such as a detention facility. In 2012, 68 Officers from 24 different law enforcement agencies attended the ARIDE training offered in Iowa City and facilitated by the Iowa City Police Department. In addition to the Iowa City Police Department being recognized, Sergeant Paul Batcheller and Officer Jeremy Bossard also received individual recognition. Sergeant Batcheller received a Commissioner’s Special Award for Traffic Safety for his work as a DRE. His work includes 286 DRE evaluations performed since being certified in 2007, training 48 new DREs, recertification of 114 DREs, planning and coordinating ARIDE training, and serving on the Iowa DRE Governing Board. Officer Bossard, a member of the Iowa City Police Department Street Crimes Action Team (SCAT), was recognized for completing 59 DRE evaluations over the course of the year making him the top performer not only in the Southeast Region, but also the entire state ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 18 Front Row: Bob Stika, Don Strand, Harvey Miller, Paul Sueppel, Clete Keating, Bill Cook. Second Row: Joel Myers, Kevin Hurd, Larry Maurer, Tom Widmer, Vern Coates, Kevin Prestegard. Third row: Harry Huff, Ralph Cox, Dan Sellers, Matt Johnson, Jim Linn, Dave Harris, Pat Harney PERSONNEL ACTIVITY Retiree Breakfast Each year the Iowa City Police Officer’s Association sponsors a breakfast for all retired officers. ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 19 PERSONNEL ACTIVITY POLAR PLUNGE On Saturday, April 13, 2013, members of the Iowa City Police Department took the plunge for Special Olympics. The 2013 Polar Plunge was held on a chilly day the Coralville Lake. Individuals and groups from the area ran into freezing water to raise money for the Special Olympics. Members of the Iowa City Police Department regularly participate in this annual event as well as other events to help raise money for the Special Olympics. ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 20 PERSONNEL ACTIVITY Shop with a Cop Once again in 2013, officers from the Iowa City Police Department volunteered their time to take local youth shopping for the holidays. This hugely successful annual event is made possible, in part, by generous donations to the program from area residents and businesses. Each year during the local Police Association’s annual Shop With A Cop event, the officers and their special young guests head off to the Iowa City Wal-Mart for shopping and fun. Snacks and kid-friendly holiday activities are provided for the children by the big-hearted Wal-Mart staff. Each child shops with an officer, picking out necessity items, gifts for the child, & special gifts for family. ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 21 National Night Out National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships and send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Officers attended neighborhood gatherings where they helped serve food, handed out gifts to children and mingled with neighborhood residents. McGruff the Crime Dog and Herky the Hawk returned this year and visited all of the neighborhood parties. During National Night Out on August 6, 2013,Iowa City residents took back their neighborhoods to let crimnals know they will not be victims. ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 22 FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION Captain Rick Wyss- Commander Uniformed Patrol The Uniformed Patrol Division is responsible for providing the department’s frontline services. The officers assigned to this division most often provide the first point of contact with the community and provide most of our services. These core services are those that are most visible on a daily basis and the Patrol Division contains the largest allocation of manpower in the department. The Patrol Division is responsible for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week respond to citizen- initiated calls for service, in addition to officer- initiated activity. Some of the functions performed by members of the Patrol Division include preventive patrol, preliminary criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, response to all emergency situations, accident investigations, calls for service, and ensuring the safety and security in and around all school zones. The Patrol Division works closely in partnership with other governmental agencies and community organizations to solve crime problems at the neighborhood level. ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 23 FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION Uniformed Patrol Uniformed Patrol officers are divided among three patrol watches: • Day Watch, 7 am – 3 pm • Evening Watch, 3 pm – 11 pm • Late Night Watch, 11pm – 7 am Each watch consists of fifteen to seventeen patrol officers who are supervised by a team of two sergeants and on lieutenant. Day Watch and Evening Watch also have Community Service Officers who are non-sworn personnel who perform a variety of essential jobs including parking enforcement, traffic direction, child safety seat inspection and installation and animal complaints. Iowa City is divided into four areas known as “beats”, and police officers are assigned to a beat every workday. By maintaining area assignments, patrol reduces overall response time and provides comprehensive coverage to our city. Every year, each patrol officer is assigned to a specific beat in the city. In addition to proactively patrolling and responding to calls for service within their assigned beat, the yearlong assignment allows the officers to build relationships with residents and businesses, creating an atmosphere of cooperation and promoting positive community relations. ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 24 FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION Uniformed Patrol The goal of the Field Operations Division is to deliver quality service with professionalism and integrity, resulting in strong community partnerships and an overall improvement in the quality of life in Iowa City. In addition to patrol duties, many Iowa City Police Officers have additional training in specialized areas, including: • Field Training Officer • Drug Recognition Expert • Crime Scene Technician • Patrol Rifle Operator • Special Response Team • Police Cyclist • Technical Accident Investigator • Crisis Negotiation Team • Child Safety Seat Technician • K9 ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 25 Each Team member must meet strict requirements and is selected after a rigorous testing process. The Metro Bomb Team performs protective sweeps for suspicious packages, mitigations of known explosive devices and investigates incidents involving explosive, unstable or suspicious devices. FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION SRT- Special Response Team The Iowa City Police Department Special Response Team (SRT), formed in 1997, is made up of 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. The Team trains monthly in preparation for a variety of high-risk and skill critical incidents. SRT handles incidents which carry with them the potential for high risk through utilization of tactics that lessen the chances of injury or death. It 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 dignitary protection details, to monitor special events and events that may involve civil disorder, and to conduct open area searches. During 2013, SRT spearheaded training for the public on how to respond to active shooter incidents. Most notably, all Iowa City Community School District personnel received both classroom and scenario training on this topic. Over 1,000 teachers and support staff were trained at 17 Iowa City schools. Additionally, SRT members coordinated similar training for Departmental personnel, focused on effective law enforcement response to these situations. Metro Bomb Team The Johnson Country Metro Bomb Team is nationally accredited and is made up of members from the Iowa City Police Department, Johnson County Sheriff’s Officer, Coralville Police Department and the University of Iowa Police Department. Officer Mark Hewlett continues to serve on the team for the Iowa City Police Department and Sgt. Brian Krei serves as the team’s supervisor. ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 26 FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION K9 Unit Officer Brandon Faulkcon and his K9 partner Rakker, and Officer Travis Neeld and his K9 partner Luke, along with supervisor Sgt. Zach Diersen, make up the K9 Unit. The K9 teams are each assigned to a patrol watch and assist with routine calls for service. As the need arises, the K9 team will be called in to help with a variety of calls and investigations, including searching for lost or hidden items, apprehending fleeing suspects, searching for evidence and detecting the odor of narcotics. The officers and their K9 partners train monthly with other area law enforcement K9 units and they are also available to provide public presentations and demonstrations. Officer Brandon Faulkcon & his K9 partner Rakker, and Officer Travis Neeld & his K9 partner Luke, pictured with Dennis and Marcia Fouts who graciously donated the funds to purchase body armor for the two dogs. Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Fouts! ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 27 2013 Accomplishments: •The Department’s cold case investigator recently completed an extensive investigation of a 1997 homicide which resulted in the arrest of the suspect. •In 2012 the Investigations Unit investigated two homicides which resulted in arrests of suspects. In 2013 one of the cases went to trial where the defendant was found guilty of 1st degree murder. •Between July & August 2013 Iowa City experienced multiple armed robberies on the west side. Collaborative work between Investigators and SCAT resulted in the dismantling of a group of individuals responsible for the robberies. Overall, six robbery cases involving a weapon were cleared, culminating with the charging of five separate individuals with Robbery in the 1st Degree. FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION Investigations The Investigations 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 initially answered by uniformed Officers. The Investigations Unit was established to solve crimes via the process of interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects, accumulating physical evidence and by tracing stolen property or vehicles associated with a crime. There are five general Investigators who focus on financial crimes, sex crimes, assaults, other crimes against people, and property crimes. These Investigators have received specialized training in a number of areas including: sex crimes, processing crime scenes, homicides, and financial crimes. The total number of cases assigned to Investigators in 2013 was 1024 compared to 982 in 2012. The total number of cases cleared in 2013 was 1,066 compared to 1,041 in 2012. This includes cases assigned in previous years but cleared in 2013. Due to staffing issues, the Investigations Unit worked with one less Investigator than its authorized strength during most of 2013. ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 28 Iowa City Police, along with local, state and federal officials, participated in Project Synergy, a large scale operation that culminated on June 26, 2013 with 150 arrest warrants and nearly 375 searches in 49 cities across the US. FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION Investigations Computer Forensics Investigations One Investigator is assigned as a Computer and Electronic Forensics Investigator. This Investigator 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 threat of offenders using the internet to exploit children. Domestic Abuse Investigations One Investigator is assigned as the Domestic Violence Investigator. This Investigator works closely with the Domestic Violence Intervention Program to follow up and offer services to domestic assault victims. The position 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 Division of the Iowa Attorney General’s Office. The domestic violence Investigator is required to make bi-annual and annual reports to the State on cases that they work on. Narcotics One Investigator is assigned as a Narcotics Investigator on the Johnson County Drug Task Force. Working with local, State, and Federal agencies, they investigate drug trafficking and assist in drug overdose death investigations. The position is partially paid for through the Governor’s Office on Drug Control Policy (ODCP) from the federally funded Byrne-JAG grant. Statistics generated through this grant are reported to the ODCP on a quarterly basis. Grant recipients are subject to a yearly audit and on-site inspection. ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 29 SCAT Investigators operate under the mission and philosophy of engaging in the proactive investigation and enforcement of street level criminal and drug investigations. FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION Investigations SCAT Three officers are assigned to the Street Crimes Action Team (SCAT). SCAT is overseen by the Lieutenant and Sergeant of Investigations. The unit assumes additional responsibilities of investigating crimes of violence such as home invasions, robberies, weapon violation, gang activity, as well as providing for a rapid response to problem locations which may require a sustained operation to reach a successful resolution. During 2013, SCAT Investigators played key roles in the investigations of a series of cab robberies and several conflicts between to area gangs. All of these cases resulted in the suspects being identified and charged. In addition to investigating these major crimes, in 2013 SCAT was responsible for filing over 450 criminal complaints. SCAT seized multiple pounds of illegal drugs and narcotics including marijuana, powder and crack cocaine, heroin, and ecstasy. The unit also seized 8 firearms and 22 other weapons. The SCAT unit continued to be utilized as a multi-purpose resource, with responses to 29 other agency requests for assistance. One of these collaborative efforts resulted in over 18,000 grams of synthetic marijuana being seized. SCAT also responded to 190 requests from the patrol and investigative divisions of the Iowa City Police Department. ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 30 In 2013 the Iowa City Police responded to 424 calls for service specifically classified as juvenile- related complaints. There were 407 juvenile charges referred to Juvenile Court. FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION Investigations Juvenile Investigations The Juvenile Investigator follows up on cases that involve juvenile victims and suspects. They work closely with the Iowa City Community School District, Juvenile Court, Department of Human Services, and the Johnson County Attorney’s Office through all phases of cases involving juveniles. In 2013 this Investigator represented the Department in attending Georgetown University’s Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Juvenile Justice Certificate Program. The three primary goals of the certificate program are to help jurisdictions reduce: • Overrepresentation of youth of color in the juvenile justice system; • Disparate treatment of youth of color as compared to white youth within the juvenile justice system; and • Unnecessary entry and movement deeper into the juvenile justice system for youth of color. 2013 TOP 5 NEIGHBORHOODS FOR JUVENILE RELATED COMPLAINTS Neighborhood 2013 2012 2011 2010 Grantwood 51 65 95 83 Northwest 30 38 33 22 Wetherby 51 35 36 29 Southeast 24 27 28 12 Downtown 33 26 39 62 Miller Orchard 33 15 07 13 ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 31 TOP 5 JUVENILE CRIMES Year Charges 2013 Theft 5th – 86 Disorderly Conduct – 40 Juvenile Curfew Violation – 30 Simple Assault – 25 PCS - 22 2012 Theft 5th – 73 Disorderly Conduct - 66 Juvenile Curfew Violation – 35 Simple Assault – 23 PCS - 21/Interference w/Official Acts- 21 2011 Disorderly Conduct - 60 Juvenile Curfew Violation – 47 Theft 5th – 36 PAULA (Possess Alcohol under the Legal Age) – 24 Simple Assault – 23/Possess Tobacco - 23 2010 Theft 5th – 89 Disorderly Conduct – 68 Possess Controlled Substance (PCS) – 36 Curfew – 27/Assault w/Injury – 27 Possess Tobacco - 24 2013 Juvenile Curfew Contact Demographics CITATIONS WARNINGS TOTAL Contacts 30 1 31 Male 23 1 24 Female 8 0 8 White 26 0 26 Black 4 1 5 White/Hispanic 3 0 3 Other/Asian 0 0 0 ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 32 FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION Investigations Crime Scene Investigations 2013 saw the Iowa City Police Department’s joint Crime Scene Technician-Traffic Investigation van continuing to serve the community a variety of ways. Since first being introduced in the fall of 2011, this unit was designed to jointly serve both the respective sciences of crime scene investigation as well as vehicle collision reconstruction. This fully equipped van is maintained in a constant state of readiness with all equipment and supplies necessary to assist the Officers over the course of their investigations. During 2013, the van was put into service a total of 38 times with 30 usages by the crime scene technicians, 7 usages by the collision investigators and 1 usage by the crisis negotiation team. The van was utilized on 9 burglary investigations, 9 death/homicide investigations, 7 collision investigations, 4 theft or criminal mischief investigations, 3 weapons offenses investigations, and 6 other miscellaneous investigations including evidence transports, arson investigations, and domestic abuse investigations. The Investigations unit recently began utilizing an Investigator as a ½ time CST / ½ time Investigator. The goal of this was to develop more consistent processing of evidence, ease some of the burden for CSTs assigned to patrol, and assess the need of a full time CST. Collision- 18% Death/ Homicide-24% Burglary-24% Theft/Criminal Mischief-10% Weapons Offenses-8% Other-16% 2013 CST/T.I. Van Usage ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 33 FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION Investigations Crime Scene Technician Lab On March 1st of 2013, the Iowa City Police Department opened its new crime scene technician lab. With the current advancements being made in the forensic sciences, and the demands placed by the courts, the department continued to be proactive in providing the officers with the necessary tools to properly investigate crimes of all nature. Through the procurement of grant money, the department purchased several high end pieces of forensic investigation equipment, as well as provided a proper dedicated lab space. This new lab provides the crime scene technician (CST) officers the tools necessary to stay on the forefront of the rapidly changing advancements being made in today’s world of forensic investigations. ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 34 The Iowa City Police Department received and handled 70,302 calls for service in 2013, which is an 8% increase in the number of calls from 2012. •13,039 Traffic Stops •6,152 Criminal Charges •1,262 Bar Checks •2,096 Public Assists •1,174 Alarm Calls •1,099 Business Checks •1,803 Loud Parties •2,428 Vehicle Crashes FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION 70,519 68,289 65,117 66,197 66,952 71,352 67,609 58,726 63,592 64,698 70,302 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Calls for Service ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 35 GROUP A CRIMES 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Aggravated Assault 147 147 121 124 128 All Other Larceny 383 325 353 440 317 Arson 5 8 12 3 7 Assisting of Promoting Prostitution 2 0 0 10 0 Bribery 1 0 0 0 0 Burglary/Breaking & Entering 306 299 356 420 357 Counterfeit/Forgery 86 65 87 104 109 Credit Card/ATM Fraud 54 77 72 67 101 Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property 784 622 598 581 542 Drug/Narcotic Violations 333 453 626 423 543 Drug Equipment Violations 170 209 268 207 254 Embezzlement 22 20 19 24 15 Extortion/Blackmail 3 2 0 1 3 False Pretenses/Swindle 159 140 181 202 221 Forcible Fondling 29 19 23 28 37 Forcible Rape 29 48 35 55 39 Forcible Sodomy 5 3 0 5 6 Impersonation 3 2 2 1 6 Intimidation 72 65 77 74 47 Kidnapping/Abduction 7 5 7 7 6 Motor Vehicle Theft 86 76 56 74 95 Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter 1 0 0 1 0 Negligent Manslaughter 1 0 0 1 0 Operating Gambling 0 0 0 0 0 Pick Pocketing 4 6 4 6 11 Pornography/Obscene Material 5 4 8 4 0 Prostitution 1 0 0 4 1 Purse Snatching 0 2 1 1 0 Robbery 60 40 25 41 62 Sex Assault With Object 0 1 0 0 3 Shoplifting 329 276 348 415 403 Simple Assault 565 572 491 497 543 Statutory Rape 2 2 3 1 1 Stolen Property Offenses 6 2 8 9 15 Theft/Motor Vehicle Parts 65 60 61 42 60 Theft from Building 351 344 341 406 483 Theft from Coin Operated Machine 0 1 0 4 7 Theft from Motor Vehicle 241 200 172 172 229 Weapons Law Violation 12 20 20 25 26 Wire Fraud 58 40 41 24 33 TOTAL 4,386 4,109 4,416 4,527 4,707 ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 36 Opened in 2010 the ICPD substation: Is home to the ICPD Crime Prevention/Community Relations office Provides additional workspace for patrol officers working on the Southeast side Provides a community meeting space for area organizations ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Captain Jim Steffen – Commander The Administrative Serviced Division supports or provides services to Field Operations in a variety of ways and is comprised of the following: • Records • Property and Evidence • Training & Accreditation • Animal Services • Planning & Research • Crime Prevention • Community Relations Planning and Research A uniformed sergeant is assigned to the Planning and Research Division. This sergeant serves as the department’s point of contact for the media and oversees the Record Division and the Crime Prevention officer. New in 2013, the Planning and Research Sergeant is also responsible for supervising the Downtown Officer and the Neighborhood Response Officer. Property and Evidence The Property and Evidence Division is made up of two community service officers. They are responsible for the intact, tracking, return, and disposal of all property found or seized by officers. They transport and retrieve evidence taken to the State crime lab for processing. Community Relations The uniformed officer in the Community Relations position participates in a number of community organized programs, including FAS TRAC, Neighborhood Association Meetings, and National Night Out. This officer works out of the Police Substation located in the southeast section of the City. The Citizen Police Academy is organized through this office. ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 37 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Crime Prevention The Crime Prevention Officer provided educational presentations to 9108 citizens in 2013, totaling over 245.5 hours of presentation time. Much of the Crime Prevention Officer’s time in 2013 was dedicated to assisting the Iowa City Community Schools and other area businesses with emergency planning and training, via the ALICE curriculum. The Crime Prevention Officer trained 3410 people in the ALICE model, during 81 hours of training. ALICE stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter and Evacuate, and is training for responding to violent intruders in any environment. In addition to ALICE training, the Crime Prevention Office and ICPD added Badges for Baseball to its list of community relations programs. Badges for Baseball involved approximately 20 officers participating with local youth in fun filled team building activities over a five week period. Community Boards, Programs & Committees FasTrac Advisory Council Children Of Promise Advisory Board Johnson County Shoplifter Diversion Program Johnson County Restorative Justice Board Johnson County Fraud Alliance Safety Village (current president) Citizen's Police Academy Johnson County Suicide Prevention Coalition HAACAP Housing Council Neighborhood Watch Special Olympics Polar Plunge Board National Night OUt Badges for Baseball ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 38 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Crime Prevention Office Monitoring and Action SCHOOL NOTIFICATIONS The Crime Prevention Office has worked with patrol to make schools aware of significant incidents involving their students. The Iowa City Police would like schools to be aware of students who may need additional attention or counseling due to an incident involving a family member or themselves. FACEBOOK Officer Bailey continues to administer the ICPD Facebook page, which currently has 1,168 fans. The page offers a location to post media releases, information on programs and events, and serves as a positive way to interact with citizens. BUSINESS SECURITY CAMERAS Officers have found that businesses who have reported being victims of crimes often have faulty or inoperable camera systems. Camera images are often blurry or the cameras are misplaced and too far from the target. Patrol officers responding to incidents at businesses have been asked to report such camera systems to Officer Bailey for follow-up. Officer Bailey then goes to the business and works with management to place cameras in an effective location. GRAFFITI Working with the “Broken Windows Theory” in mind, Officer Bailey has requested patrol officers photograph and forward any reports of graffiti to the Crime Prevention office. Officer Bailey will then work with the complainant to arrange for clean-up. ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 39 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Records The Iowa City Police Department Records Division is staffed by five fulltime employees and one part-time employee. Additional support is received from two senior volunteers and one part- time Work Study Student. Personnel in the Records Division are responsible for the recording of information, the housing and maintenance of departmental records, reproduction and forwarding of records or data, providing copies of records to the public and compiling statistics for the National Crime Reporting System. Records STATS 70,302 calls for service 6,152 Criminal Charges 4,140 Criminal Background Checks 645 police videos & photo CDs distributed 2014 Objectives & Goals Installation and unitlization of the State Electronic Data Management System (EDMS) Restructuring Records Clerk Duties. ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 40 On a monthly basis, officers are required to complete on line Police Legal Sciences (PLS) training. PLS covers many areas in which best- practices dictate on-going and frequent refresher/update training as well as legal update to include analysis of law changes and court decisions. Investigator Cheney attended six specialized trainings (Tunica, MS; Gulfport, MS; Des Moines, IA; Savannah, GA; Montgomery, AL; St Louis, MO) during the last four months of 2013 in preparation for assuming the responsibilities as the ICPD’s computer forensic investigator. His training is not complete and will continue into 2014. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Training and Accreditation Training & Accreditation is responsible for maintaining the mandated level of training for members of the department as well as ensuring those personnel are trained in those areas that are necessary for the efficient functioning of the department. The sergeant assigned to Training and Accreditation also monitors General Orders to ensure they comply with accreditation standards. Training In 2013 officers attended 99 training opportunities not including ICPD trainings, MATS, monthly PLS trainings, or Training Bulletins. This did not include offerings at MTTU and ILEA. Also included are various recertifications/requalifications required by ILEA or to maintain certification in an operational specialty. MATS 2013 included training in the following areas: • Blood-borne pathogens • CPR • VIST/ALICE • ICCSD Emergency Plan • HazMat – emergency response plans re: Duane Arnold Energy • Financial planning • Coralville PD case presentation – arson investigation • SFST refresher • Pictometry training • Presentations by JCAO • Presentations by DVIP • Presentations by SART • Spring and Fall firearms training/requalification and UOF training ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 41 The Field Training process is a nationally accepted training method designed to assist new officers make the transition from the classroom environment at ILEA to the application of learned skills in field situations. The primary goal of the Field Training process is to specifically prepare officers to perform the duties and responsibilities of a uniformed Iowa City Police officer with confidence and ability. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Training and Accreditation Field Training Seven new officers were hired in 2013, five of whom had no previous law enforcement experience, and two who were previously certified. Each of the 5 noncertified officers completed the required 14-week Basic Academy training at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Des Moines. All officers newly hired by the Iowa City Police Department, certified and noncertified alike, are required to complete an intensive Field Training program. Officers assigned to the Field Training program work one-on-one with Field Training Officers (FTOs) on each watch for practical hands-on experience. Officers must successfully complete the Field Training program before they are allowed to work solo on patrol. ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 42 The ICPD chooses to adhere to the Tier 2 Advanced Accreditation which constitutes 482 standards. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Training and Accreditation Accreditation The ICPD was in the final year of its CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.) accreditation cycle. The ICPD is required to maintain “proofs” of compliance for each year for each of the CALEA standards. In the third year of the cycle, CALEA assessors spend four days at the ICPD examining proofs, actual operations, and interviewing officers and community members to determine whether to reaccredit the agency. There are two levels of accreditation: CALEA Law Enforcement Accreditation (Tier 1) or CALEA Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation (Tier 2). The basic Tier 1 accreditation constitutes 188 standards. In December, CALEA assessors arrived at the ICPD and conducted a thorough, onsite assessment. The minor issues that were identified were easily and quickly remedied. Based on the work done the last three years and the onsite assessors’ report, the ICPD is expected to receive its fifth consecutive Certificate of Accreditation from CALEA. The benefits of CALEA accreditation include: • Greater accountability within the agency CALEA standards give the Chief a proven management system of written directives, sound training, clearly defined lines of authority, and routine reports that support decision-making and resource allocation. • Stronger defense against civil lawsuits Accredited agencies are better able to defend themselves against civil lawsuits. • Reduced risk and liability exposure Many agencies report a reduction in its liability insurance costs and/or reimbursement of accreditation fees. • Staunch support from government officials Accreditation provides objective evidence of an agency's commitment to excellence in leadership, resource management, and service-delivery. • Increased community advocacy Accreditation embodies the precepts of community-oriented policing. It creates a forum in which law enforcement agencies and citizens work together to prevent and control challenges confronting law enforcement and provides clear direction about community expectations. ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 43 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Animal Services Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center Iowa City Animal Services is a division of the Iowa City Police Department and operates as a public safety/enforcement agency for the protection of the public and animals in Iowa City. This division provides services to Coralville, unincorporated Johnson County, University Heights and University of Iowa through 28E agreements. The Animal Services Division also operates an animal center for stray and abandoned animals. Current staffing levels are: (1) Supervisor, (2) Animal Service Officers, (2) Animal Care Technicians, (1) Animal Center Assistant (1) up to 40 hour a week Temporary employee and (2) 25 hour a week Temporary employee. Iowa City Animal Services provides exceptional service to the community in their temporary location and is awaiting the ground breaking of the new Animal Center building project in spring of 2014 scheduled for completion in May of 2015. Architect’s rendering of the new Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center to be completed in May, 2015. ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 44 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 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 and private animal establishment permit inspection and issuance • 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, outreach) • Animal Foster Care program • Volunteer training and animal handling programs • Disaster response emergency animal sheltering services • Iowa City Public School District student community service programs. • Television and Radio educational programs • Referral Services ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 45 ANIMAL SERVICES 2012 STATISTICS SHELTER Cats Dogs Others Total Animal Intakes 1738 925 518 340 Animals Adopted 752 532 160 60 Animals Reclaimed by owner 338 69 264 5 Animals Euthanized Cats Dogs Wildlife/small mammals/birds/reptiles and aquatic species Sick and Injured 78 6 Behavior Issues 65 21 Due to Overcrowding/Carrying Capacity 10 0 0 Feral 78 0 0 Aggressive Behaviors 6 35 0 Biters 6 6 6 Un-weaned 15 0 21 Canine Personality Assesment 0 518 0 Animals Transferred to Rescue 4 13 0 Wildlife Transferred to Rehab 6 Microchips Implanted 980 ENFORCEMENT Service Calls Handled 1449 Animal Bite Investigation/quarantine/testing 99 Strays Picked Up By Animal Service Officers 317 Citations Issued 49 Hoarding/Mass Impound Cases 3 Methamphetamine Impounds and Decon 0 Dog Fighting Investigations 0 Vicious Animal Hearings 3 OUTREACH PROGRAMS/FACF Vouchers for Obedience Training 56 56 Dogs Served Community Wide Education Programs 44 2565 Citizens Served Assisted Living Animal Visits 25 Community Micro-chipping Clinics 1 Humane Education Presentations 38 Low Income Spay and Neuter vouchers 0 Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinics 4 80 Animals Altered Pet First Aid Certification Course 2 Radio and TV Appearance 60 ICPD ANNUAL REPORT 2013 46 SUPPORT Volunteers Who Logged 1 Hour or more 489 Total Hours Worked by Trained Volunteers 11,890.22 Service Learning Jr. High Students 28 For 99 Hours Court Ordered Community Service Workers 24 Volunteer Orientations 26 Cat Training Classes for Volunteers 22 Dog Training Classes for Volunteers 23 Advanced Dog Training for Volunteers 6 Assisted Living Training for Volunteers 1 15 Rabbit Training Class for Volunteers 1 11 Foster Homes 81 20 New Homes Animals Fostered 209 Days Animals in Foster Care 6175 Mobile Adoption Off Site Events 15 750 Open House Donation Drive 1 150 Citizens Attended Animal Services Events •Community Micro-chipping Clinic •Coralville 4th of July Parade •Dog Paddle-City Park Pool •Scrub Your Paws for a Cause Dog Wash •Putts 4 Mutts •Capitol Campaign •Paws for a Cause Dog Walk