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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 Annual Report Annual Report 2014 1 Iowa City Police Department Table Of Contents Mission Statement 2 Chief’s Message 3 Organization Chart 4 2014 Budget 5 Personnel Activity- 2014 New Hires 6  2014 Promotions 6-7  2014 Retirements 8  Sgt. Brotherton-FBI National Academy 9  2014 Officer of the Year and Dick Lee Award 10  2014 Civilian Employees of the Year 11  Department Awards 11  Special Commendation- Officer Kevin Bailey 12 Field Operations Division – 14-20  Investigations 21  SCAT 22  Special Response Team 23  Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) and K9 Units 24  Juvenile Investigations 25-26  The Georgetown Project 27 Administrative Services Division 28  Crime Prevention 29  Neighborhood Resource Officer and Downtown Liaison Officer 30  Training and Accreditation 31  CALEA 32  Community Involvement 33-36  National Night Out 33  Coffee With A Cop 34  #ThankYouIowaCity 35  Polar Plunge 36 Iowa City Police Chaplains 37 Animal Care & Adoption Center 38-43 Annual Report 2014 2 Iowa City Police Department Iowa City Police Department Mission Statement 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 possession, 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. Annual Report 2014 3 Iowa City Police Department CHIEF’S MESSAGE To the Citizens of Iowa City, Across the nation this was a tumultuous year for police and community relations based on the events that occurred in Ferguson, Missouri and elsewhere nationwide. The Iowa City Police Department has been an area leader when it comes to looking at and analyzing traffic stop data for racial disparity. In addition, the ICPD participated in a pilot diversion program for juvenile offenders. After implementation the program was recognized as being the statewide model by the Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court. We continue to participate in multiple efforts to reduce the racial disparity in both the juvenile and adult justice system. This year we implemented a Police Chaplaincy program. Six area clergy were trained and have been serving the department and community by riding with the officers and being on call for tragic events. These chaplains have been a resource for grieving families and have a strong commitment towards “giving back” to the community. This upcoming year we will expand our community outreach with the implementation of a Youth Explorer Program. Partners for this program will be Iowa City Fire Department, Diversity Focus, The Dream Center, the Boy Scouts of America, and the Johnson County Ambulance Service. The construction of the Iowa City Animal Shelter is under way and expected to be completed in the fall of 2015. This has been a multi-year planning effort with multiple partnering municipalities and jurisdictions. Space needs continue to be an issue. Presently we have leased storage southwest of the city and evidence storage on the north side of town. Specialty response vehicles sit outside year around through Iowa’s harsh winters. Interior office space is limited and the locker rooms are past maximum locker capacity. As the community grows a new police department is needed. This report includes the activities of the Iowa City Police Department for 2014. Sincerely, Samuel E. Hargadine Annual Report 2014 4 Iowa City Police Department Chief of Police Organizational Chart Chief of Police Field Operations (1) Captain Investigations (1) Lieutenant (9) Investigators Street Crimes Action Team (SCAT) (1)- Sergeant (3) Investigators Patrol Day Patrol Watch (1)-Lieutenant (2)-Sergeants( (14) - Patrol Officers (2)- CSOs Evening Patrol Watch (1)- Lieutenant (2)- Sergeants (14) -Patrol Officers (1)- CSOs Late Night Patrol Watch (1)- Lieutenant (2) -Sergeants (16) Patrol Officers Admistrative Services (1) Captain Training/Accreditation (1)-Sergeant StationMasters (5)- StationMasters Planning and Research (1) Sergeant Records (1)- Supervisor (2)- Sr. Records Clerk (2)-Records Clerks Crime Prevention (1)- Crime Prevention Officer (1)- Downtown Officer (1)- Neighborhood Officer School Crossing Guards (10)- Crossing Guards Animal Services (1) Animal Svcs. Sup. (2) Animal Svcs. Officer (2) Animal Care Tech (1) Animal Center Asst. (3) Part Time Kennel Asst Evidence (2) Evidence Custodians Systems Analyst (1) Systems Analyst Administrative Secretary Annual Report 2014 5 Iowa City Police Department 2014 Budget Records 5% StationMaster 3% Crossing Guard 1% Administration 6% Patrol 72% Investigations 10% Crime Prevention 1% JCDTF 1% Domestic Violence 1% Other 0% 2014 Budget $11,924,985 Records StationMaster Crossing Guard Administration Patrol Investigations Crime Prevention JCDTF Domestic Violence Other Personnel $10,687,501 90% Services $835,369 7% Supplies $185,598 1% Capitol Outlay $216,200 2% Personnel Services Supplies Capitol Outlay Patrol $ 8,587,364.00 72% of total 2014 budget Investigations $1,176,435 10% Administration $766,079 6% Records $572,857 5% Annual Report 2014 6 Iowa City Police Department Personnel Activity- New Hires and Retirements 2014 Promotions Lieutenant Doug Hart promoted to Captain On April 13th, 2014, Lieutenant Doug Hart was promoted to the rank of Captain. Captain Hart was hired as a police officer on September 9, 1992, promoted to Sergeant on December 4, 2000, and then to Lieutenant on June 28, 2008. He is a 1991 graduate of the University of Iowa with a BA in Social Work and a 2011 graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. Capt. Hart was honored to be the recipient of the American Legion Iowa Law Enforcement Officer of the Year in 2012. Capt. Hart has commanded both the Patrol and Investigations Divisions and is currently assigned a the Captain of Administrative Services. Sergeant Troy Kelsay promoted to Lieutenant On April 13th, 2014 Sergeant Troy Kelsay was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Lt. Kelsay was hired as a police officer on July 29, 1991 and promoted to Sergeant on October 15, 2001. In 1992 he received a BS in Liberal Arts from the University of Iowa and was a 2012 graduate of the FBI National Academy. Lt. Kelsay has held assignments in the Patrol Division, Public Information Officer in the Records Division, and prior to his promotion most recently as the Sergeant in charge of Training and Accreditation. 2014 New Hires Officer Jared Harding Officer Andrew McKnight Officer Christopher Passmore Officer Andrew Farrell Officer Doug Roling Officer Joshua Grimm Annual Report 2014 7 Iowa City Police Department 2014 Promotions Officer Jorey Bailey promoted to Sergeant On April 13th, 2014 Officer Jorey Bailey was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Bailey was hired as a police officer on April 5, 2001. Sergeant Bailey obtained his Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from St. Ambrose University in 2007 and teaches Criminal Justice classes at Kirkwood Community College in his off-time. He has held assignments in the Patrol Division, currently serving as the Crime Prevention Officer located in the Police Substation at Pepperwood Plaza. Sergeant Bailey has been proactive in the CrimeStoppers program, Citizen’s Police Academy, National Night Out, ALICE training in the Iowa City Schools, Safety Village, and Special Olympics. Officer Derek Frank promoted to Sergeant On June 1st, Officer Derek Frank was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Frank was hired as a police officer on July 31, 1998. Sergeant Frank obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science-Sociology from Luther College in 1997. He has held assignments in the Patrol Division, previously serving as the Neighborhood Stabilization Officer. Sergeant Frank has been active in the Special Response Team, serving as a team leader, teaching Force-on-Force scenarios and ALICE training. Annual Report 2014 8 Iowa City Police Department 2014 Retirements Captain Rick Wyss retired on April 11th, 2014 after serving the Iowa City Police Department for over 30 years. Hired on July 29th, 1984, Captain Wyss was promoted to the rank of Sergeant on December 21, 1991 and the rank of Lieutenant on February 6th, 1997 and to Captain on June 4th, 2008. Over the course of his career, Captain Wyss held leadership roles in the Patrol and Investigations Divisions and both Captain assignments in the Administrative Services and Field Operations positions. Sergeant Vicki Lalla retired on May 30th, 2014 after serving the Iowa City Police Department for over 35 years. Sergeant Lalla was hired on February 5th, 1979 and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant on July, 6th, 1994. Officer Robert Gass retired on August 9th, 2014 after serving the Iowa City Police Department for 30 years upon being hired on August 6th, 1984. Annual Report 2014 9 Iowa City Police Department Personnel Activity- F.B.I National Academy On June 13th, 2014 Sergeant Denise Brotherton graduated from the 255th Session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia. Participation in the National Academy is granted by invitation only through a nomination process with participants drawn from every state in the union, from U.S. territories, and from over 150 international partner nations. The 255th Session featured members of law enforcement agencies from the District of Columbia, 17 international countries, six military organizations, and five federal civilian organizations. Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy Program, held at the FBI Academy on the Quantico, Virginia military base, offered ten weeks of advanced investigative, management, and fitness training for selected officers having proven records as professionals within their agencies. The ten week training consisted of undergraduate and/or graduate level college at the FBI’s Quantico campus in the following areas: law, behavioral science, forensic science, understanding terrorism/terrorism mindsets, leadership development, communication, as well as health and fitness. Training for the program was provided by the FBI Academy Instructional Staff, Special Agents, and other staff members holding advanced degrees, many of whom are recognized internationally in their fields of expertise. Captain of Field Operations Jim Steffen and Evenings Watch Commander Lieutenant Troy Kelsay are also graduates of the FBI National Academy. Annual Report 2014 10 Iowa City Police Department Personnel Activity- Awards 2014 Officer of the Year Officer Brad Reinhard The Officer of the Year Award is presented on annual basis to the officer who most significantly demonstrates work and behavioral ethics that mirror the Iowa City Police Department’s oath of honor and exemplify a positive image of the Iowa City Police Department as well as the community. The 2014 Iowa City Police Officer of the Year award was presented to Officer Brad Reinhard of the late night patrol watch. Officer Reinhard, who joined the Iowa City Police Department on December 5th, 2011 has been one the leaders in the State of Iowa in OWI enforcement and in 2014 led the State of Iowa in drugged driver evaluations. Officer Reinhard was also received the 2014 Iowa Department of Public Safety Commissioner’s Award for Traffic Safety for conducting 111 drug influence evaluations and 73 alcohol impaired OWIs in year 2013. 2014 Richard “Dick” Lee Award Officer Matt Ties The Richard “Dick” Lee award was established in 1999 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. This annual award is presented to an officer in recognition of outstanding sustained efforts over the last year which positively impacted the community through a program or activity. The 2014 Richard “Dick” Lee award was presented to Officer Matt Ties. Officer Ties, who has been with the department since July 4th, 2010, was nominated for the award for his calm and approachable demeanor that has de-escalated numerous high-stress incidents that further allowed him to gain the trust from victims, witnesses, and suspects alike. Officer Ties was also recognized for developing many positive relationships within the Iowa City community that often aid in not his investigations, but his fellow Officers. Annual Report 2014 11 Iowa City Police Department For an act demonstrating exemplary professional conduct or performance Personnel Activity- Awards 2014 Civilian Employee(s) of the Year Award Jo Farnsworth and Linda White The Iowa City Police Department civilian employee of the year award was created in 2013 by retired Community Service Officer Lynda Ambrose to recognize the efforts and contributions of the non- sworn personnel who are critical to maintaining the success and mission of the Iowa City Police Department on a daily basis. The 2014 Civilian Employee(s) of the Year was presented to Jo Farnsworth and Linda White. Both Linda and Jo were recognized for their tireless work ethics and organizational skills that maintain the efficiency of the day to day operations of the Iowa City Police Department. Department Awards Letters of Favorable Occurrence Officer Alirio Arcenas Investigator Jerry Blomgren Officer Jessica Bonnema Investigator Jeremy Bossard Officer Dustin Carolan Officer Rob Cash Officer Gabe Cook Officer Luke Erickson- (2) Officer Kurt Fuchs Officer Michael Harkrider Officer Ben Hektoen Officer Tyler Lakose Officer Travis Neeld Officer Eric Nieland-(2) Investigator Andy Rich Officer Becki Sammons Officer David Schwindt Officer Carlos Trevino- (2) Investigator Ryan Wood CSO JJ Johnson Annual Report 2014 12 Iowa City Police Department Special Commendation Officer Kevin Bailey On 07-10-14, City Police Department Police Chief Samuel Hargadine and University of Iowa Department of Public Safety Director Charles “Chuck” Green presented Iowa City Police Department Officer Kevin Bailey with commendations for actions taken by Officer Bailey on May 1st, 2014. On May 1st, 2014 at approximately 1056 AM, Officer Kevin Bailey was off duty in his personal vehicle driving to a private appointment. Upon Officer Bailey arriving at the intersection of Highway 6 and Fairmeadows, he observed a University of Iowa Police Officer Matthew Jennings actively struggling with a resistive suspect along the roadside. Officer Bailey then quickly exited his personally owned vehicle and ran towards Officer Jennings to assist. After Officer Bailey’s arrival, both Officers were able to take the suspect into custody. Once the suspect was in custody, Officer Bailey learned that prior to his arrival, the suspect was actively trying to remove Officer Jennings’s firearm. Officer Bailey’s action prevented potential serious injury to Officer Jennings, the suspect, and the public. Iowa City Police Chief Hargadine presented Officer Bailey with a Special Commendation which is awarded “for an extraordinary act of service representing the department in which selfless conduct during a time of crisis or emergency is demonstrated”. Officer Bailey was presented with a certificate and a "blue" award bar to be displayed on his uniform. University of Iowa Public Safety Director Green noted that Officer Bailey acted in a heroic manner and brought credit to not only himself, but the Iowa City Police Department. Director Green presented Officer Bailey with a certificate and a plaque. Personnel Activity- Awards Annual Report 2014 13 Iowa City Police Department City Service Awards 20 YEARS Linda White-Administrative Secretary Officer Dave Nixon 15 YEARS Investigator Jeff Fink Officer Gabe Cook Investigator Kevin Bailey Officer Terry Tack Officer Colin Fowler 10 YEARS Officer Carlos Trevino 5 YEARS Officer Alirio Arcenas Officer Travis Neeld Officer Alex Stricker Officer Tyler LaKose Chad Mason-Animal Services Personnel Activity- Awards Annual Report 2014 14 Iowa City Police Department Field Operations Commander Captain Jim Steffen Investigations Street Crimes Action Team-(SCAT) Lieutenant Mike Brotherton Sergeant Zach Diersen Investigator Kevin Bailey Investigator Jerry Blomgren Investigator Jeff Fink Investigator David Gonzalez Investigator Bob Hartman Investigator Andrew Rich Investigator Scott Stevens Investigator Ashley Hamblin Investigator Jeremy Bossard Investigator Ryan Wood Investigator Tom Hartshorn Field Operations Division The Field Operations Division consists of the Day, Evening, and Late Night Patrol Watches and the Investigations Division. Each section is responsible to the Commander of Field Operations who directly reports to the Chief of Police 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 Annual Report 2014 15 Iowa City Police Department Patrol Division Day Patrol Watch Evening Patrol Watch Late Night Patrol Watch Lt. Bill Campbell Sgt. Brian Krei Sgt. Denise Brotherton Officer Jenny Clarahan Officer Gabe Cook Officer Steve Fortmann Officer Colin Fowler Officer Ronnie Gist Officer Mark Hewlett Officer Greg Humrichouse Officer Dave Nixon Officer Terry Tack Officer Becki Sammons Officer Mike Smithey Officer Abe Schabilion Officer DJ Steva Officer Darin Zacharias CSO April Miller CSO Jim Williams Lt. Troy Kelsay Sgt. Chris Akers Sgt. Jorey Bailey Officer Ian Alke Officer Michael Clark Officer Lucas Erickson Officer Travis Graves Officer Ashten Hayes Officer Dennis Kelly Officer Adam Krack Officer Doug Millard Officer Zach Murguia Officer Brad Murphy Officer Ryan Schnackel Officer Adam Schmerbach Officer Dan Roth Officer Matt Ties Officer Matt Young K9 Officer Travis Neeld CSO JJ Johnson Lt. Kevin Heick Sgt. Paul Batcheller Sgt. Derek Frank Officer Alirio Arcenas Officer Jessica Bonnema Officer Dustin Carolan Officer Kurt Fuchs Officer Chad Fulton Officer Michael Harkrider Officer Ben Hektoen Officer Tyler LaKose Officer Niles Mercer Officer Eric Nieland Officer Brad Reinhard Officer Rob Rooff Officer Alex Stricker K9 Officer Brandon Faulkcon Annual Report 2014 16 Iowa City Police Department 68,289 65,117 66,197 66,952 71,352 67,609 58,726 63,592 64,698 70,302 66,920 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Calls for Service Top 2014 Calls For Service Traffic Stops- 13,636 Parking Violations- 4,535 Suspicious Person/Vehicle- 3,130 Out with Subject- 3,012 Medical Assist- 2,834 Investigation/Follow-up- 2,468 Collision Investigation- 2,374 Extra Patrols -2,092 Public Assists- 2,088 Escorts/ Relays- 1,475 Bar Checks-1,343 The Iowa City Police Department received and handled 66,920 calls for service in 2014, which is a 4.81 % decrease in the number of calls from 2013. In 2014 the Iowa City Police Department issued 6,212 criminal charges. This is a 2.75% decrease in criminal charges from 2013. Annual Report 2014 17 Iowa City Police Department GROUP A CRIMES 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Aggravated Assault 147 121 124 128 133 All Other Larceny 325 353 440 317 257 Arson 8 12 3 7 5 Assisting of Promoting Prostitution 0 0 10 0 0 Bribery 0 0 0 0 0 Burglary/Breaking & Entering 299 356 420 357 282 Counterfeit/Forgery 65 87 104 109 135 Credit Card/ATM Fraud 77 72 67 101 40 Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property 622 598 581 542 506 Drug/Narcotic Violations 453 626 423 543 422 Drug Equipment Violations 209 268 207 254 206 Embezzlement 20 19 24 15 25 Extortion/Blackmail 2 0 1 3 5 False Pretenses/Swindle 140 181 202 221 258 Forcible Fondling 19 23 28 37 32 Forcible Rape 48 35 55 39 41 Forcible Sodomy 3 0 5 6 0 Impersonation 2 2 1 6 2 Intimidation 65 77 74 47 88 Kidnapping/Abduction 5 7 7 6 6 Motor Vehicle Theft 76 56 74 95 87 Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 1 0 1 Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 1 0 0 Operating Gambling 0 0 0 0 0 Pick Pocketing 6 4 6 11 15 Pornography/Obscene Material 4 8 4 0 7 Prostitution 0 0 4 1 0 Purse Snatching 2 1 1 0 0 Robbery 40 25 41 62 58 Sex Assault With Object 1 0 0 3 0 Shoplifting 276 348 415 403 389 Simple Assault 572 491 497 543 564 Statutory Rape 2 3 1 1 1 Stolen Property Offenses 2 8 9 15 17 Theft/Motor Vehicle Parts 60 61 42 60 61 Theft from Building 344 341 406 483 518 Theft from Coin Operated Machine 1 0 4 7 3 Theft from Motor Vehicle 200 172 172 229 237 Weapons Law Violation 20 20 25 26 31 Wire Fraud 40 41 24 33 31 TOTAL 4,109 4,416 4,527 4,707 4,464 Annual Report 2014 18 Iowa City Police Department 2014 CST/TI Van Usage Death Investigations 9 Weapons Offenses 6 Robbery/Burglary 5 Search Warrants 4 Collision Investigations 3 Assault 2 Theft 1 Other 1 Total 31 The Crime Scene Technician- Traffic Investigation van was first introduced in the fall of 2011 and continues to be a valued tool consistently utilized in the furtherance of not only criminal investigations, but collision investigations as well. This fully equipped van with a specifically configured interior designed to accommodate both disciplines is maintained in ready state with all supplies and equipment necessary to assist the Officers over the course of an investigation. Death Investigations -29% Weapons Offenses- 19% Robbery/ Burglary,-16% Search Warrants- 13% Collision-10% Assault,-7% Theft-3% Other-3% 2014 C.S.T/ T.I Van Usage Annual Report 2014 19 Iowa City Police Department Field Operations Division- 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 staffing allocation in the department. The Patrol Division is responsible for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week response to citizen-initiated calls for service, in addition to officer-initiated activity. Included in the patrol duties are: Community policing Traffic enforcement Collision investigation Identification and Collection of Evidence Investigation of Crimes Preparing reports Responding to calls for Public Service 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 fourteen to sixteen patrol officers who are supervised by a team of two Sergeants and one Lieutenant. Annual Report 2014 20 Iowa City Police Department The Iowa City Police Department continues to operate with a system known as “beats”. The City of Iowa City is divided into four sections and police officers are assigned to a specific “beat” or “area” every workday. By maintaining specifically assigned area assignments, the Iowa City Police Department patrol division reduces overall response time and provides comprehensive coverage to the community. 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” or “area”, the year-long assignment allows the officers to build relationships with residents and businesses, creating an atmosphere of cooperation and promoting positive community relations. Field Operations Division- Uniformed Patrol Iowa City Police Department Patrol “Beats” or “Areas” Annual Report 2014 21 Iowa City Police Department Field Operations Division-Investigations The Investigations unit is comprised of 14 sworn Officers. Lieutenant Mike Brotherton is the Commander of the unit along with Sergeant Zach Diersen. Of the twelve detectives, three specialize in gang suppression and street crimes. One officer is assigned to the Johnson County Multi-Agency Drug Task Force. The remaining eight investigators specialize in criminal investigations consisting of sexual abuse, child abuse, burglaries, robberies, assaults including domestic assaults and property and financial crimes. The unit is also highly capable of managing crime scene collection, processing and evaluation. The Investigative Unit’s goals center around three primary objectives. These include Neighborhood Stabilization, Community Outreach and Customer service with the primary function being to investigate and solve criminal activity. The Investigations Unit also utilizes a proactive approach to ensure safe neighborhoods within the community with the Street Crimes Unit being especially effective in this endeavor. The Investigations Unit continued its involvement of partnering with other agencies, businesses, and community groups as a way to provide better services to the public. The total number of cases assigned to Investigators in 2014 was 1101. The total cleared was 1045. Of those 401 cases were cleared by arrest, 471 were cleared by exceptional measures and 129 were suspended or unsolved. 2014 Investigations Division Accomplishments Domestic Violence continues to be a significant event in our community as well as across the country. An Investigator is committed full time to follow up with every incident the department becomes aware of. In 2014 this totaled 575 incidents. The single homicide that was investigated this past year can be attributed to a domestic incident. Project Synergy was a proactive investigation that involved Local, State and Federal Law Enforcement into the sale and distribution of synthetic cannabinoids. Three businesses operating in Iowa City were dismantled. This investigation extended to several other communities in Iowa and Illinois. Numerous incidents of gunshots were reported in neighborhoods and in one instance a young person was seriously injured. These incidents involved rival gang members between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. Those responsible have since been arrested and incarcerated. Many of the violent incidents that have been solved this past year can be attributed to both good police work as well as individuals in the community working with Police to make their neighborhoods safer. The CrimeStoppers Program has also aided in bringing those responsible to justice. Annual Report 2014 22 Iowa City Police Department Field Operation Division -STREET CRIMES ACTION TEAM SCAT Three officers are assigned to the Street Crimes Action Team. Due to staffing shortages, SCAT operated the last half of 2014 with only two officers. The unit assumes the responsibilities of investigating crimes of violence such as home invasions, robberies, weapons violations, and 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 2014, SCAT played key roles in numerous investigations, including a homicide and several armed robberies. In addition, SCAT Detectives spent weeks investigating and running operations aimed at curbing and ending the sexual assaults that were being committed by taxi drivers in the Iowa City area. SCAT Detectives also worked on the spree of shootings on the west side of Iowa City. SCAT collaborated with Cedar Rapids Police to stop the escalating violence between two jurisdiction’s rival gangs. On one incident, SCAT Detectives were only yards away from a suspect who fired numerous shots in the busy Pedestrian Mall and were able to take the suspect into custody within minutes. In addition to investigating these major crimes, in 2014 SCAT was responsible for filing over 400 criminal complaints. SCAT seized multiple pounds of illegal drugs and narcotics including marijuana, synthetic marijuana, powder and crack cocaine, heroin, and psilocybin mushrooms. The unit also seized 17 firearms. The SCAT unit continued to be utilized as a multi-purpose resource, with responses to 15 other-agency requests for assistance as well as 197 requests from the patrol and investigative divisions of the Iowa City Police Department. SCAT participated in several community outreach programs including the Citizen’s Police Academy and the first Juvenile Iowa City Police Academy. SCAT Investigators continue to operate under the mission and philosophy of engaging in the proactive investigation and enforcement of street level criminal and drug investigations. Detective Wood, Detective Bossard and Detective Mercer Annual Report 2014 23 Iowa City Police Department Field Operations Division- SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM (SRT) The Iowa City Police Department’s Special Response Team, or SRT, is made up of police officers and police supervisors who are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. SRT is utilized to handle a variety of high-risk and skill critical incidents. Team members are selected from all parts of the Department and their work on SRT is in addition to their regular duties and assignments. Team members must meet strict requirements and are selected after a rigorous testing process. The Special Response Team handles incidents which carry with them the potential for high risk through utilization of tactics that lessen the chances of injury or death. SRT is called upon 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 to conduct open area searches. This unit also serves as a ready response to issues of civil disorder. SRT members train monthly on mission critical skills, which involve the use of special weapons and tactics. Again this year the Team conducted training exercises in a state of the art “shoot house” located at Camp Dodge, home of the Iowa National Guard. Utilized by law enforcement agencies from across the Midwest, this facility allows Team members to train in a live fire environment. Annual Report 2014 24 Iowa City Police Department Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) The Primary responsibility of the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) is to resolve critical incidents with the application of developed communication skills and specialized training. Incidents which meet these criteria include, but are not limited to: hostage situations, barricade situations, armed robbery, kidnapping, domestic disputes, suicide intervention, and violent or mentally disturbed persons. CNT members are trained in the use of active listening strategies and resource methods to prepare them to work effectively in handling these incidents. The Crisis Negotiation Team works with the Special Response Team to present a unified, coordinated and properly staffed response to crisis incidents in an effort to resolve the crisis incident as safely, efficiently and effectively as possible. CNT members are police officers who are on call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Their work on the team is in addition to their regular duties and assignments. In 2014 ten new members were selected to join the team. The team now consists of sixteen members, who utilized their skills in 2014 to respond to a barricaded subject, in the arrest of a homicide suspect, and in a suicide intervention with a person attempting to jump from a pedestrian bridge over a busy roadway. K9 Unit Officer Brandon Faulkcon and his K9 partner Rakker, and Officer Travis Neeld and his K9 partner Luke make up the Iowa City Police Departments K-9 Unit. Each Respective K-9 team is 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 continue to train monthly with other area law enforcement K9 units and also provide public presentations and demonstrations. Field Operations Division (Officer Brandon Faulkcon and K9 Rakker) (Officer Travis Neeld and K9 Luke) Annual Report 2014 25 Iowa City Police Department TOP 5 JUVENILE CRIMES Year Charges 2014 Theft 5th- 56 Juvenile Curfew Violations-27 PCS-26 Disorderly Conduct-14 Assault Causing Injury-14 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 Field Operations Division-Juvenile Investigations The Iowa City Police Department continues to dedicate resources to directly and indirectly address youth-related issues and behaviors. Enforcement efforts are meant to address and modify inappropriate and illegal behaviors. Educational and interactive activities are meant to encourage and model responsible behaviors, as well as prevent inappropriate behaviors. In 2014 the Iowa City Police Department responded to 369 calls for service specifically classified as juvenile related complaints compared to 424 in the year of 2013. This represented a 12.9% decrease in juvenile related complaints Annual Report 2014 26 Iowa City Police Department 2014 Top 5 Neighborhoods For Juvenile Related Complaints Neighborhood 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 Grantwood 25 51 65 95 83 Northwest 20 30 38 33 22 Wetherby 34 51 35 36 29 Southeast 18 24 27 28 12 Downtown 25 33 26 39 62 Miller Orchard 36 33 15 07 13 2014 Juvenile Curfew Contact Demographics Contacts Citations Warnings Total Male 17 0 17 Female 10 0 10 White 16 0 26 Black 11 0 11 White/Hispanic 3 0 3 Other/Asian 0 0 0 Unknown 0 0 0 Yearly Alcohol Compliance Checks of Licensee Holders Year Checks Charges/Failures 2014 165 21 2013 342 39 2012 258 33 2011 149 19 2010 25 3 2009 79 14 Yearly Alcohol Compliance Checks of Licensee Holders Year Checks Charges/Failures 2014 165 21 2013 342 39 2012 258 33 2011 149 19 2010 25 3 2009 79 14 Field Operations Division-Juvenile Investigations Annual Report 2014 27 Iowa City Police Department Field Operations Division-Juvenile Investigations The Georgetown Project In 2013, Investigator Kevin Bailey completed training at Georgetown University which focused on disproportionate minority representation in the criminal justice system and with developing a program to bring that number more in line with the percentage of minorities in the community. With the data driven information, Investigator Bailey works closely with the Iowa City Community School District, Juvenile Court and other committee members to address the disproportionate referrals to juvenile court on charges of disorderly conduct originating at the schools. In August of 2014, The Georgetown Project was implemented as the first capstone project where a pre-arrest diversion program is introduced for first time disorderly conduct charges. All first offense disorderly conduct charges are diverted from juvenile court and no arrest is made as long as the juvenile completes the requirements of the diversion model, which includes community service, an impact letter and a cognitive thinking errors group. Most recently, Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady made the following remarks in his January 14th, 2015 State of the Judiciary address to Iowa Legislatures: Let me tell you about two days that best describe the steps we have taken and the commitment of this branch to combat the problem [of racial disparities]. The first day was in July when I met in Iowa City with Judge Deborah Minot, school officials, members of the police department, and community leaders. They are finding new ways to address the racial disparities in the Johnson County juvenile justice system by reducing the number of juvenile complaints in a fair way that holds youths accountable without compromising community safety. Racial disparity is found in this statistic: 10% of all youth living in Johnson County are African American, but African American youths make up 54% of Johnson County school arrests. With training and resources from Georgetown University, the Iowa City community is seeking to reduce racial disparities and its consequences by implementing pilot projects to reduce school referrals to juvenile court and divert low-risk teenagers into community supervision to avoid formal charges. The data-driven approach has invigorated the schools, police department, juvenile judges, juvenile court staff, and community providers with the promise of all that can be achieved by its success.” Work continue to be done on expanding this program with the Chief of Police recently approving research if the model could include, shoplifting charges, public intoxication, PAULA, interference and possession of drug paraphernalia Annual Report 2014 28 Iowa City Police Department Administrative Commander Captain Doug Hart Administrative Secretary Planning and Research Linda White Training and Accreditation Sergeant Scott Gaarde Computer System Analyst Sergeant Dave Droll Jim Baker Records Station Masters Jo Farnsworth-Supervisor Becky Passavant-Senior Clerk Lori Schroeder-Senior clerk Jenn Dahm- Clerk Sara Van Eck-Clerk Susan Fuhrmeister Matt Wagner Kathy Droll Joy Reinhardt Donna Bogs Crime Prevention Officer Officer Al Mebus Downtown Officer Officer Dave Schwindt Neighborhood Resource Officer Officer Rob Cash Evidence Custodians Animal Control Liz Ford -Supervisor Chris Whitmore-Animal Services Officer Willa Hamilton- Animal Services Officer Chad Mason-Animal Care Assistant Jan Read-Animal Care Technician Rachel Hansen-Animal Care Technician Jan McDonald- Kennel Assistant Michele Schoenfeld-Kennel Assistant Chris Jones-Animal Center Clerk Dave Harris Steve Duffy The Administrative Services Division consists of Police Records, Animal Control, Planning and Research, Community Relations and Evidence/Property Control. The head of each section is directly responsible to the Commander of Administrative Services with the Commander of Administrative Services directly reporting to the Chief of Police. Administrative Services Division Annual Report 2014 29 Iowa City Police Department Community Relations Officers Crime Prevention Officer On April 6th, 2014 Officer Al Mebus was assigned as the Iowa City Police Department’s Crime Prevention Officer. Working primarily out of the Iowa City Police Department’s substation at 1067 Hwy #6 East, Officer Mebus is actively involved in many aspects of not only crime prevention, but community involvement including the following:  Neighborhood Watch & Revitalization programs  Attendance at neighborhood functions  Safety promotions and fairs to include “Safety Village”  Neighborhood Response and Problem Solving  Programs for Seniors  Home and Business Security Inspections  Identity Theft Prevention Programs  Landlord and Rental Property Training  School requests for programs & speakers The Crime Prevention/Community Relations Officer provided educational presentations to 14,724 citizens in 2014, totaling over 670 hours of presentation time. Included in the Crime Prevention/Community Relations Officer’s time are presentations in the Iowa City Community Schools and other area businesses with emergency planning and training, via the ALICE curriculum. The ALICE Training Team trained 834 people in the ALICE curriculum 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 2014 The Crime Prevention and Community Relations Officer provided educational presentations to 14, 724 citizens. This is a 61.66% increase from 2013. 670 hours of Presentation Time *-81 hours of ALICE Training Annual Report 2014 30 Iowa City Police Department Neighborhood Response Officer On June 8th, 2014 Officer Rob Cash assumed the assignment of the Neighborhood Response Officer. The Iowa City Council approved the Neighborhood Response Officer position in 2013 with the acceptance of the COPS grant to work closely with Neighborhood Services, Housing & Inspection Services, Landlords, Tenants, and Associations. This position’s highest priority is Neighborhood Stabilization as outlined in the City’s Strategic Plan. Officer Cash is available between the hours of 7pm and 3am weekly. The Neighborhood Response Officer is available for non-emergency situations at rob-cash@iowa-city.org or by calling 319-356-5275. Downtown Liaison Officer For the year of 2014, Officer David Schwindt remained assigned as the Downtown Liaison Officer. Officer Schwindt focuses solely on issues within the 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 also helps to establish relationships and communication channels with not only local businesses and pedestrians, but provides a positive, visible presence throughout the downtown and north side marketplace. Officer Schwindt has also been heavily involved in assisting the homeless members of the community. 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. Annual Report 2014 31 Iowa City Police Department In 2014, officers attended 94 refresher or advanced training opportunities including attendance at schools and training sessions at Mobile Team Training Unit IV in Moline of which the department is a member, the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, the Midwest Counter Drug Training Center in Des Moines and other training conferences, seminars and sessions focusing on specialized areas of police work such as death investigations or other technical training, various instructor certifications, and evidence collection. In addition, personnel attended additional in-house trainings that included: the annual Multi-Agency Training Sessions which consisted of sixteen topical matters and required in-service training, Patrol Rifle training, defensive tactics, driving, and use of force training. Further, all sworn personnel attended Spring and Fall firearms training and qualification. Training And Accreditation Sgt. Dave Droll- 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. Six new officers were hired in 2014, four of whom had no previous law enforcement experience, and two who were previously certified. Four of the five non-certified Officers attended the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in Des Moines and one Officer attended the Cedar Rapids Police Academy. 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. Annual Report 2014 32 Iowa City Police Department C.A.L.E.A (Chief Hargadine (2nd from right) and Lt. Kelsay (2nd from left) are awarded the CALEA Accreditation.) The Iowa City Police Department is honored to announce that it was awarded the CALEA Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation on March 23, 2014, for the fifth time in the agencys history. The ICPD earned its first CALEA Certificate of Accreditation on March 23, 2002, and has earned Accreditation for each consecutive, three-year reaccreditation cycle since the initial award. The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., (CALEA) was created in 1979 as a credentialing authority through the joint efforts of law enforcement's major executive associations including the following: International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) Police Executive Research Forum (PERF). The purpose of CALEA's Accreditation Programs is to improve the delivery of public safety services, primarily by maintaining a body of standards developed by public safety practitioners covering a wide range of up-to-date public safety initiatives, establishing and administering an accreditation process, and recognizing professional excellence. Annual Report 2014 33 Iowa City Police Department Iowa City Police Community Involvement National Night Out Iowa City Police Community Involve On Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from 4:30-7pm, residents in neighborhoods throughout Iowa City and across the nation, locked their doors, turned on their outside lights and spent the evening outside with neighbors and police. Many neighborhoods participated throughout Iowa City hosting a variety of special events such as block parties, cookouts, visits from the police, contests, youth activities and anticrime rallies. National Night Out is designed to: 1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; 2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; 3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and 4) send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Annual Report 2014 34 Iowa City Police Department Iowa City Police Community Involvement Coffee With A Cop Coffee with a Cop is a national initiative that aims to build trust between community members and police officers, one cup of coffee at a time. Coffee with a Cop is a simple concept in that Police and community members come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink coffee. The majority of contacts law enforcement has with the public often happen during emergencies or emotional situations. These situations are not always the most effective times for relationship building with the community, and some community members may feel that officers are unapproachable on the street. Coffee with a Cop breaks down those barriers and allows for a relaxed one-on-one interaction in a friendly atmosphere. Annual Report 2014 35 Iowa City Police Department Iowa City Police Community Involvement #THANKYOUIOWACITY On Saturday October 18th, 2014 the Iowa City Police Department launched the #ThankYouIowaCity campaign. This collaboration between the Iowa City Police Department and the Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) was designed to show appreciation for some of the small, but great things that people do to make downtown Iowa City such a vibrant place. Some examples of these great things may range from something as simple as properly using the crosswalks and signals to picking up a piece of litter. The appreciation is presented in the form of a small card that entitles the recipient to one of a number of free products donated by participating downtown businesses sponsoring this campaign. In general, police officers are usually called upon to respond to negative situations and this campaign will give officers one more opportunity to have a positive contact with citizens. This partnership is consistent with the joint goals of the Iowa City Police Department and the Iowa City Downtown District to promote a clean and safe downtown. Downtown Officer Dave Schwindt presenting a #THANKYOUIOWACITY card Annual Report 2014 36 Iowa City Police Department Iowa City Police Community Involvement Polar Plunge On Saturday, March 29th 2014, members of the Iowa City Police Department continued their annual participation in the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. The 2014 Polar Plunge was held on a chilly day at the Coralville Lake where individuals and groups from the area ran into freezing water to raise money for the Special Olympics. Annual Report 2014 37 Iowa City Police Department Iowa City Police Chaplain Corps The Iowa City Police Department continues to utilize the ICPD Chaplain Corps which is a volunteer service consisting of vowed men and women who assist victims, officers and their families. The ICPD Chaplains maintain a presence at the police department through regular chaplain meetings, attendance at department meetings, ongoing training and riding with officers. In addition, the ICPD Chaplain Corps continued to assist with the following responsibilities when called upon:  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 of the Day Time Patrol watch continued to act as the Officer Liaison for the Chaplain Corps in the year of 2014. As the program continues to grow, the ICPD Chaplain Corps is always looking for more avowed men and women to assist in maintaining a presence in not only the Iowa City Police Department, but the community as a whole. ICPD Chaplain Corps Vounteer Hours 8784 Hours on Call 610 Hours Worked Annual Report 2014 38 Iowa City Police Department Iowa City Animal Services The 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 to shelter and rehome stray and abandoned animals. In 2014, the Animal Services Division experienced a change in leadership when Animal Services Supervisor Misha Goodman left for an opportunity in New Mexico after serving the Iowa City community for over 20 years and was replaced by Liz Ford. Ford has been involved with the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center since 2002 as a volunteer, board member, program director and executive director for Friends of the Animal Center Foundation. Ford officially began her employment with the city of Iowa City in January 2011 as an animal care technician. Animal Services Supervisor Liz Ford The Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center is staffed by: (1) Supervisor (2) Animal Service Officers, (2) Animal Care Technicians, (1) Animal Center Assistant (4) Temporary employees. Personnel $491,963 60% Services $247,744 31% Supplies $65,200 8% Capitol Outlay $9,400. 1% 2014 Animal Care Budget $814,307 Annual Report 2014 39 Iowa City Police Department Iowa City Animal Services On July 17th, 2014 ground was broken on the new Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center and the building is scheduled for completion in August of 2015. In early 2014, the Iowa City Council approved an approximate $2.8 million contract for completion of the structure that was funded through Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) dollars, state funds, general obligation funds and other governmental contributions. One million dollars of the shelters construction cost’s came from the Friends of the Animal Center Foundation (FACF). Annual Report 2014 40 Iowa City Police Department 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 Animal Services includes the following operational functions: Annual Report 2014 41 Iowa City Police Department Iowa City Animal Services Animal Services Enforcement Service Calls Addressed 1983 Animal Bite Investigations 69 Animal Bite Quarantines 38 Animal Bite Testing 42 Stray Animals Picked Up By Animal Service Officers 425 Citations Issued 42 Hoarding/Mass Impound Incidents 0 Methamphetamine Impounds/Decontamination Incidents 0 Dog Fighting Investigations 0 Vicious Animal Hearings 1 Animal Shelter Cats Dogs Other* Total Animal Intakes 967 573 446 1986 Number of Animals Adopted 567 139 38 744 Number of Animal Reclaimed by Owner 59 329 9 397 Animals Euthanized Cats Dogs Other Total Sick or Injured 101 7 70 178 Behavior Problems 49 44 0 93 Overcrowding 0 0 0 0 Feral 103 0 0 103 Aggression 5 40 2 47 Bite 4 4 1 9 Bats euthanized for exposure n/a n/a n/a 29 Unweaned 0 0 9 9 Number of Dog Behavior Assessments n/a 143 n/a 143 Animals Transferred to Rescue 2 14 9 25 Wildlife Transferred to Rehabilitator n/a n/a 70 70 Microchips Implanted 500 374 37 911 *Other = small mammals, birds, reptiles, wildlife Annual Report 2014 42 Iowa City Police Department Iowa City Animal Services FOSTER CARE Total number of all animals in foster care 349 Total number of cats/kittens in foster care 340 Total number of dogs/puppies in foster care 9 Total number of other animals in foster care 0 Total number of days spent in foster care, all animals 3764 Total number of days spent in foster care, cats/kittens 3676 Total number of days spent in foster care, dogs/puppies 88 Total number of days spent in foster care, other animals 0 OUTREACH PROGRAMS Vouchers for Dog Obedience Class redeemed 34 Number of Center dogs that went to SPOT & CO classes 12 Community Wide Education Programs 0 Assisted Living Animal Visits (program discontinued) 10 Community Micro-chipping Clinics 0 Humane Education Presentations 16 Low Income Spay Neuter Vouchers (program discontinued) 0 Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinics (program discontinued) 0 Pet First Aid Certification Course 0 Radio/TV Appearance 36 Mobile Adoption Events 7 Open House Donation Drive 1 Other organized events attendance 11 Annual Report 2014 43 Iowa City Police Department Iowa City Animal Services VOLUNTEER PROGRAM New volunteer orientations held 30 Cat training classes held 23 Dog training classes held 23 Advanced volunteer dog handling classes held 4 Small mammal handling classes held 1 Offsite volunteer recruitment events 9 Service learning on site group events 3 Professional Development (youth) volunteers 16 Court appointed community service workers 9 Number of people who attended an orientation 319 Number of volunteers trained in cat care 171 Number of volunteers trained in dog care 179 number of volunteers trained in small mammal care 13 Hours worked by trained volunteers 9149 Hours worked by non- trained volunteers 950 Hours worked by Professional Development youth 64 Hours worked by FACF board/board support volunteers 1780 Hours worked by court appointed service workers 229 TOTAL number of volunteer hours worked 12172 Number of trained volunteers that logged over 1 hour 312 Number of trained volunteers that logged over 25 hours 60 The Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center’s programs are supported in part by donation from: Friends of the Animal Center Foundation (FACF) Fundraising events held by FACF or other organizations to benefit the Animal Center include: Paws for a Cause Dog Paddle Kitty Shower Pub Crawl Scrub Your Paws for a Cause Putts for Mutts In 2014, there were 125 fallen Police Officers in the line of duty nationwide. The Iowa City Police Department honor these men and women as well as those before who have made the ultimate sacrifice.