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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-13-1998 ICPD Reports/Memos ICPD TRAINING DATE: October 8, 1998 TO: Chief Winkelhake ~ c~ FROM: Captain Widmer REF: September Training Report SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING (September 8) Mercer Park/921 S. 1a Ave. 16 SRT Officers-1 absent (in addition, 4 applicants attended) Quarterly physical testing was done for existing team members as well as the entrance physical test for the four SRT applicants. After the physical testing, time was spent working out/practicing on an obstacle course. During the a~ernoon session, team members practiced dynamic entries at 921 S. 1a Ave. CRIME SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOOL (September 8-10) Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Officer Cox & Fjelstad This "hands-on" training (only five officers accepted for this school) deals with all aspects of crime scene and accident scene photography. Officers begin with camera/flash basic operations and progress through impression photography, fill-flash techniques, paint with light, close-up lighting and night photography. Trained officers are expected to enhance their skills as a crime scene technician. CHILD PROTECTION CONFERENCE (September 17-18) Cedar Rapids - St. Luke's Hospital Investigators Protaskey & Shaffer The purpose of this conference is to provide an in-depth examination of interdisciplinary approaches to child abuse prevention, investigation and treatment. Participants are able to select from 35 different advanced training workshops, these investigators chose to participate in those which addressed the discipline of investigation. IOWA INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATOR'S ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE (September 18) Iowa City Captain Widmer This newly established association (second year) aids in bringing professionalism to the Department's' task of internal investigations. In addition to the networking contacts fi.om across the state, training was received in communication skills & case review. Chief Winkelhake was one of three featured presenters. Captain Widmer was elected as Vice- President for the Association for the coming'year. 1998 CONFERENCE FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINERS (September 19-20) Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Officer Huff The academy was host for this multi-state Midwestern conference. It targets officers who are assigned the responsibility of law enforcement emergency vehicle response training. In addition to hearing speakers on current topics of interest in this field, Officer Huff qualified for and took the certification test for A.L.E.R.T. International (The Association of Professional Law Enforcement Emergency Response Trainers). Passing this test will allow him to be recognized as an expert in the field. RESPONDING TO ALIEN CRIMES (September 29-30) Marshalltown/Funded through the Bureau of Justice Administration Officers Zacharias & Trevino This training provides information about available resources for identifying illegal aliens involved in crime including how to spot fraudulent documents, the proper reporting procedures to INS to depot the alien, and changes in the INS laws. The course also touches on tactical considerations in dealing with criminal aliens and dealing with new gang activity related to aliens. F.A.T.S. (September) Iowa City Police Department 43 Officers During the month of September, officers were individually exposed to a pre-determined program on the Competition Shooting Disc, identified as Group #1. This month's training dealt with technique and accuracy. IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5275 * FAX# (319) 35&5449 October 9, 1998 Mr. Paul Hoffey, Chairman Police Citizen's Review Board E Washington 410 E. Washington Street c~-.: Iowa City, IA 52240-1826 Dear Mr. Hoffey, I received your letter dated September 30, 1998 requesting a presentation on building searches at your October 13th meeting. Unfortunately I will be attending a previously scheduled meeting with the Diverse Cities group at the same time that your have requested. The first time that I will be available will be the 27th of October 1998. If that date is acceptable, please advise at your earliest convenience so I may block that time off for your meeting. Feel free to contact my office at 356-5275. Sincerely, Chief of Police POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD A Board of the City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iow~ City IA 52240-1826 (319) 356-5413 DATE: October 9, 1998 TO: Police Chief Winkelhake FROM: Paul Hoffey, Chair PCRB RE: Building Searches Presentation I am in receipt of your letter concerning your scheduling conflict for our October 13, 1998 meeting. I would appreciate your consideration of delegating someone else to provide a presentation at that meeting in your absence. Additionally we request you forward the policy on building searches to the Board so that I may include it in the Board's packet to be distributed Monday. MEMORANDUM TO: Paul Hoffey, PCRB Chairman FROM: R.J. Winkelhake, Chief of Police RE: PRESENTATION DATE: October 12, 1998 Reference your note of October 9, 1998. I do not feel a matter before the Police Citizen Review Board ought to be delegated, particularly matters regarding building seamhes, due to the internal review being done at this time. I doubt very much that the material will be available on October 12, 1998. The other business of the department (budgets, range qualification, etc.) makes this a very busy week. If you have questions, please call my office. 410 FeaST WASHINGTON STREET, IOWA £1TY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356~275 · FAX # (319) 356-5449 October 13, 1998 .-<r-- Mr. Paul Hoffey, Chair c:~ Police Citizen's Review Board 410 E. Washington Street iowa City, IA 52240 Re: Request for information regarding data collection on traffic stops within the ICPD Dear Mr. Hoffey: I am in receipt of your letter of August 21, 1998 regarding your inquiry into data collection on traffic stops within the police department. With respect to your inquiry as to whether the following categories of information is collected, and whether other information is collected, I now respond as follows: 1. Number of individuals stopped; The Iowa City Police Department dispatch center creates a computerized "Call for Service" record for each vehicle stopped. This is the result of radio traffic from the officer making the stop and is noted by the dispatch center to keep track of officer activity and availability in the field. 2. Date, time and location of stops; This information is included in the computerized "Call for Service" record created by the dispatch center. 3. Approximate age and race of the driver of the vehicle stopped; This information is not recorded unless a citation and/or warning is issued. Race, as identifying information, is included on the hand-written iowa Uniform Citation and Complaint form which has been developed by the Commissioner of Public Safety, and Director of Transportation and the Director of Natural Resources, acting jointly. However, computerized forms which do not include race information are being developed and are being implemented on a limited basis. 4. Approximate age and race of passengers in the vehicle; This information is not routinely recorded unless a passenger is arrested. 5. Traffic infraction alleged that led to the stop; This information is not routinely recorded unless a traffic citation and/or warning is issued. 6. Whether a warning or citation was issued as a result of the stop; The disposition of the stop may be recorded in the "Call for Service" record. 7. Whether a search was conducted as a result of the stop; This information is not recorded in the computerized "Call for Service" record, but is recorded if a report is written as a resu It of an arrest during the stop. 8. If so, the basis for the search; Consistent with the above, the basis for a search, if conducted, is not recorded unless a report is written as a result of an arrest during the stop. 9. If so, the results of the search. Was contraband discovered? If so, what? Consistent with the preceding, this information is not collected unless a report is written as a result of an arrest during the stop. The type of any contraband discovered is entered in the property section of the arrest report, and a property sheet would be completed to provide a chain of custody of the seized property for evidentiary purposes. 10. Whether an arrest was made as a result of the stop or the search. If an arrest is made as a result of a stop, the "Call for Service" disposition record indicates an arrest and a case number is assigned to the matter. 11. Which categories of data, if any, are collected for stops that result in a citation? If a traffic stop results in the issuance of a citation, the "Call for Service" record includes the date, times, location, officer, vehicle plate number, disposition, and case number (if assigned). The Uniform Citation and Complaint contains the following information which is also entered into the Department's computer: name, address, social security number or driver's license number, date of birth, race (see also answer #3 above), sex, date, time, vehicle description with registration number, location of the violation, the section number of the code violated and the charging officer. 12. Which categories of data, if any, are collected for stops that result in a warning? If a traffic stop results in the issuance of a warning, the "Call for Service" record includes the date, times, location, officer, vehicle plate number, disposition, and case number (if assigned). The warning ticket contains the following information which is also entered into the Department's computer: name, address, social security number or driver's license number, date of birth, race (see also answer #3 above), sex, date, time, vehicle description with registration number, location of the violation, the section number of the code violated and the charging officer. 13. Which categories of data, if any, are collected for stops that result in no formal action on the part of the Department? The Call for Service record generally includes the date, times, location, officer, vehicle plate number and disposition for a traffic stop. With respect to your request for any and all written or oral policies, directives, orders, instructions, training materials, or other relevant information relating to conducting traffic stops, I have included two pages from the Probationary Officer's Training Manual for performing traffic stops, Department Memorandum 98-27 dated May 19, 1998 regarding gang actL~ity co~erns and Department responses, and a copy of the SCAT team log which is used ~rcckcofficer activities by supervisory staff. I wish to note that any and all traffic stops that are made by an officer are to be based on legal probable cause, although an officer may exercise discretion in declining formal action or deciding to issue a warning or traffic citation. Lastly, t wish to note for the benefit of the PCRB that the Iowa City Police Department does not condone or permit traffic stops based on an individual's particular "profile", as such a practice is contary to both Iowa and Federal law. I hope this satisfactorily addresses your questions. If you have questions regarding the above answers, please feel free to contact me. Very truly yours, ~.~.'Winkelhake Chief of Police cc: Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney Steve Atkins, City Manager Marian Karr, City Clerk Sarah Holecek, First Assistant City Attorney Traffic Stops The Stop a. Select the location with regard to roadway geometrics, lighting, tt~ic availability of shoulder space, general surroundings. :~:,: b. Advise radio, clear the frequency, give location first, then plate-humberoor description if no place; all in clear normal tone of voice. c. While advising radio of stop, activate top lights and flash headlights or "burp" siren, if necessary, to gain driver's attention. Use take down lights and spotlight if at night. d. Position squad car far enough behind violator vehicle to be able to easily see its rear tires. Position squad car about two feet to the left of the violator vehicle to allow a safe path for your approach using your vehicle as a shield. e. Take your time. Observe passenger movements inside. Look for anything out of the ordinary. Consider an approach from the passenger side. Plan your contact and what you will say. f. Approach staying close to the violator vehicle. Watch the trunk. Stay behind the door post. Make the ddver put himself in an uncomfortable position to look at you. Use your flashlight. Don't stand between vehicles or in the roadway. If you choose to speak to your violator outside the car, take him over to the sidewalk. g. Be professional and courteous. Ask for the driver's license and registration. Explain the violation and what you intend to do. Listen to the violator's explanation. Sometimes it will assist you later in prosecution. Sometimes there is a plausible excuse. h. Watch behind you as you return to the squad car. Keep an eye on your violator. i. Know where to find city and state laws. Use the compendium. Carefully prepare the citations or warnings. j. Suspension? Check for DUS or revocations. k. Re-approach to issue citation using the same safety techniques. Explain the citation fully and request signature in the appropriate space. I. If you receive a refusal to sign, politely explain that you will have no altemative but to take the violator into custody. All they are signing is a promise to appear; upon a continued refusal, consider asking for a supervisor or a back up officer to assist with the arrest; also consider, based on the circumstances, the possibility of obtaining a warrant later. m. An unserved suspension can be served at the stop location. n. After issuing citations, leave the squad car in place with lighting on to provide the violator safe access back into traffic. Go 10-8, make notes on your copy of the citation. Issuance of Traffic Citation Citations may be issued when an officer feels a violation was hazardous, intentional, or the officer believes a citation is necessary to achieve voluntary compliance with the law. The officer should advise the violator of the following: 1. That a citation will be issued, the violation for which it is being issued, and the fine amount imposed. 2. Explain the methods of responding to the citation, i.e., mandatory court appearance, or pay the scheduled fine / appear in court. 3. Explain unsecured bond amount. 4. Request the violator sign the citation, explaining that signing of the citation is not an admission of guilt. 5. If the violator signs the citation, provide copies of the citation to the violator and suggest they read both sides of the citation. If the violator refused to sign the citation, the violator shall be advised that failure to sign will result in a physical arrest. Upon continued refusal to sign, the violator shall be physically arrested. DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM 98-27 TO: All Personnel FROM: R.J. Winkelhake, Chief of Police % RE: GANG CONCERNS DATE: May 19, 1998 Many of the concems that the department has expressed over the past number of years appears to be manifesting itself over the last few days. Our response to the occurrences of the recent past will be the following: · Assign 4-6 officers to work in the area of the recent incidents and to devote their time to the people involved. · Take photos of as many people involved who are in public areas or in the outdoor areas at the locations around Broadway, Cross Park, and etc. · Complete 'blue" field interview cards. Complete the entire card. If possible, attach a photo with the card. · We will create a photo gallery in the roll call so all department members become familiar with all the players. e Make arrests of the individuals involved with the gang problem, whenever possible for any violation which is justified by the cimumstances and meets the elements of the charge. · Check all vehicles used by individuals who frequent the probler~areas~ Check plates, VIN numbers, visually view the interior of the vehicle. · Be firm, be assertive, be polite!