WOODLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT 2007 ANNUAL REPORT WOODLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2007
Table of Contents CHIEF’S MESSAGE
1
CITY OF WOODLAND
2
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
3
ORGANIZATION
4
Organizational Chart
5
Employee Roster
6-7
Operations
8
Traffic
9
Special Operations
10
Support Services
11
Records/Recruitment/Training
11
DARE
12
Chaplains
13
Volunteers in Policing
13
Specialty Assignments
14
Bike/CSI/SWAT/Honor Guard/CNT
15
K-9
16
COMMUNITY
17
Open House
18
Low Income Car Seat Program
18
Graffiti Abatement
19
National Night Out
19
DUI Presentation/M.A.D.D./Torch Run
20
Giving Tree
20
September 11th Memorial
21
Ferns Park/Target & Blue/Website Redesign
22
Operation Falcon/Tip-a-Cop
22
CRIME STATISTICS
23-31
RECOGNITION
32
Department Awards
33-35
New Personnel
36
Accomplishments
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Chief’s Message
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I am pleased to present the Woodland Police Department 2007 Annual Report. This report highlights the personnel of the Woodland Police Department and their service to the residents, businesses, and visitors in Woodland. As our motto states, members of the Woodland Police Department are “Proud to Serve” the Woodland community. We strive to protect the community from the impacts of crime. We work hard with our community to prevent crime. We endeavor to educate about the effects of drugs and gangs to purge them from our community. We do believe these efforts help keep Woodland safe. Though 2007 saw a slight decrease in the overall crime rate, we did experience a sharp increase in the number of some serious types of crime. Rape increased 44%, robbery 27%, and burglaries increased 19%. Many of these cases have been closed but the trend seems to be continuing. These statistics are striking and a concern to members of the Woodland Police Department. Other statistics such as our calls for service also show an increased demand for police services. While overall calls for service remained relatively flat, Priority 1 (the highest) and Priority 2 calls for service increased more than 13% over 2006. These calls demand a quick response. The department was able to maintain a 5 minute response time to Priority 1 calls and an 8.5 minute response to Priority 2 calls consistent with General Plan standards. As we look for reasons for this increase, one statistic stands out: the number of persons released from prison back into Woodland increased over 137% in 2007. Given the current issues with the state prison system, it seems likely this will be a continuing trend and one that we will need to address in years ahead. In the face of such challenges, the men and women of the Woodland Police Department stand ready to serve our community, seek new answers to standing issues, and, as always, remain “Proud to Serve.” box
Carey F. Sullivan Chief of Police WOODLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2007
City of Woodland CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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CITY MANAGER
Pictured from left to right: Jeff Monroe, Councilmember; Marlin H. “Skip” Davies, Vice Mayor; David M. Flory, Mayor; William L. Marble, Councilmember; Art Pimentel, Councilmember.
Pictured above: Mark Deven, City Manager
Woodland is composed of an ethnically and economically diverse population. Downtown has more than 140 years of preserved architectural history, and newer neighborhoods have been built to provide pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods with easy access to public transit and local shopping centers. Woodland is the county seat, has a population of approximately 54,000, and is the second largest of four cities in Yolo County. Woodland’s demographics: • • • • • • • • •
White Non-Hispanic (53.0%) Hispanic (38.8%) American Indian (2.6%) Black (1.3%) Asian Indian (1.1%) Other Asian (1.0%) Filipino (0.6%) Other race (21.5%) Two or more races (4.9%)
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Financial Overview
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The City of Woodland fiscal year (FY) runs from July 1 to June 30. The budgets below are from General Funds only and do not include special revenue or grant funding. The police department budget for fiscal year 2007-2008 is $14,786,777, which is distributed as follows: ADMINISTRATION: $891,958 (6%) Overall management of the department, recruitment, planning, financial management, media relations, and internal investigations.
OPERATIONS
OPERATIONS: $7,535,074 (51%) Community patrol activities, responding to citizens’ calls for service, traffic and parking enforcement. SPECIAL OPERATIONS: $2,158,031 (15%) Investigations division, the Gang Violence Suppression Unit, the Yolo Narcotic Enforcement Team and School Resource Officers.
SUPPORT: $4,201,714 (28%) Maintaining records, processing property and evidence, receiving and processing warrants, training, computers, alarm program, crime prevention, crime analysis, DARE, and youth diversion.
In addition to General Fund monies, the department secured a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), which includes funding for a traffic officer. The department also successfully competed for the Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program and was awarded with highly advanced, specialized equipment.
WOODLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2007
Organization
WOODLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2007
Organizational Chart
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WOODLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2007
Employee Roster
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NAME
ASSIGNMENT
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
Glenda Alexander
CSO-CAU
Brett Hancock
Patrol Corporal
Kathleen Bailey
CSO-Investigations
David Harriman
Traffic Officer
Juan Barrera
Patrol Officer
Jeffrey Henderson
School Resource Officer
Donald Beal
Patrol Sergeant
Jill Hess
Management Analyst I
Gina Bell
Patrol Officer
Dallas Hyde
Detective
Daniel Bellini
Captain
Darren Imus
Detective
George Bierwirth
Patrol Lieutenant
David Ingman
Investigations Lieutenant
Stacey Brigham
Sr. Records Specialist
Mathew Jameson
Patrol Officer
Jason Brooks
Patrol Sergeant
Derrek Kaff
Administration Sergeant
Robert Carlson
Patrol Lieutenant
Sarbjit Kandola
Patrol Officer
Josephina Castillo
Records Specialist
Timothy Keeney
Patrol Officer
Kent Chan
Patrol Officer
Heather Kennedy
Records Specialist
Benjamin Christiansen
Patrol Officer
Shannon Kinslow-Strickland
Records Specialist
Trista Cooley
Patrol Officer
Randall Krantz
Patrol Officer
Ronald Cordova
GVSU Officer
David Krause
Traffic Officer
Maribel Cortes
Patrol Officer
Parveen Lal
Detective
Frank Cortez
Recruit Police Officer
Cristobal Lara
Patrol Officer
Carol Crabbe
Sr. Records Specialist
Lewis Leflore
YONET Officer
Anthony Cucchi
Patrol Sergeant
Daniel Letamendi
Investigations Sergeant
Steven Cueva
Patrol Officer
Matthew Light
Recruit Police Officer
Victoria Danzl
School Resource Officer
Elle Lim
Management Analyst II
Thomas Davis
GVSU Sergeant
Susan Lundquist
Patrol Sergeant
Patricia Dawson
Records Specialist
Cindy Martinez
Records Specialist
Aaron Delao
GVSU Officer
Mario Martinez
Youth Counselor
Francisco Deleon
Patrol Officer
Simeon McKenzie
Patrol Officer
Jason Drobish
Patrol Officer
Shelby McNay
Records Manager
Gregory Elliott
Patrol Officer
Stacy Milliron
CSO-Parking
Cathy England
Sr. Records Specialist
Jeffrey Moe
Patrol Officer
Josette Fair
Patrol Officer
Theresa Monroy
Records Specialist
Omar Flores
Patrol Officer
Darryl Moore
Traffic Officer
Corey Fondersmith
Patrol Officer
Susan Mulder
Records Specialist
Gregory Ford
DARE Officer
Brian Olson
Patrol K-9 Officer
Matthew Gray
Patrol Officer
Linda Pacheco
Crime Prevention Specialist
Melissa Griffin
Sr. Records Specialist
Heath Parsons
Patrol Sergeant
Elizabeth Gunson
Crime Analyst
Tamara Pelle
Patrol Officer
Stephen Guthrie
Traffic Sergeant
John Perez
Patrol Officer
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Employee Roster
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NAME
ASSIGNMENT
Dale Phillips
CSO-Patrol
Richard Rayls
Patrol K-9 Officer
John Riley
Patrol Officer
Frank Ritter
Patrol Sergeant
Norma Rodriguez
CSO-Patrol
Ted Ruiz
Traffic Officer
Jack Schubert Jr.
Senior Detective
Todd Scott
Patrol Officer
Steven Sexton
Patrol Corporal
David Shepard
Patrol Officer
Susan Stewart
CSO-Parking
Carey Sullivan
Chief
Bonita Sylva
Administrative Secretary
Richard Towle
Patrol Officer
Amanda Waldeck
Patrol Officer
LaDonna Williams
Crime Prevention Specialist
Charlie Wilts
Administrative Lieutenant
Richard Wright
Detective
Kelly York
CSO-Property and Evidence
Sharon Zinsli
CSO-Administration
PROMOTION
Carol Crabbe Senior Records Specialist 12-18-2007
MISSION STATEMENT
We are committed to providing the highest quality law enforcement services to our community. We will accomplish our mission through •Open communication •The highest professional standards •Continuous education and training •Innovative and creative solutions, and finally •Never losing sight of the humanistic needs of our community
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Operations
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PATROL The patrol division ensures the safety of all those who live, work or visit in Woodland. We accomplish this through innovative enforcement and problem-solving strategies specifically designed to apprehend criminals, reduce incidents of crime, and eliminate visible signs of disorder in our community. Patrol officers are highly trained professionals, who at times must unselfishly place themselves at risk in order to protect the community. Whether responding to an accident, pursuing a fleeing vehicle, apprehending an armed suspect or handling a violent domestic dispute, these officers are required to bring about a successful resolution to situations. They must accomplish these critical and challenging tasks in strict adherence to the law and within the high standards of conduct set forth in the Police Officers Code of Ethics.
PROBLEM-ORIENTED POLICING During 2007, the Woodland Police Department continued using Problem-Oriented Policing (P.O.P.) in its efforts towards improving the quality of living within the community. Officers are encouraged to identify reoccurring problems within the community and take a proactive approach to resolve the problems, including developing partnerships with other service providers to assist in dealing with troublesome issues. Below is an example of a P.O.P. project officers dealt with during 2007: • A park in the city was being occupied by transients who were continually violating numerous city ordinances and using the park restrooms to sell, purchase, and use controlled substances. Families living in the area were fearful of taking their children to the park and stopped using it. Officers increased their presence in the area, consistently walking through and patrolling the park. Officers took a zero tolerance approach to all city ordinance violations and conducted searches on those subjects who were on probation and parole. Additionally, officers conducted covert surveillance of the area surrounding the park’s restrooms to impact the illegal activity occurring. This P.O.P. project is ongoing, but due to the efforts of everyone involved, the illegal activity at the park has decreased significantly.
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Operations
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TRAFFIC DIVISION A traffic sergeant oversees the division. The division expanded in 2007, adding an additional motor officer to the two it already had. There are also three traffic CSOs who issue parking citations. WOODLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2007
Special Operations
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INVESTIGATIONS
YONET
Five detectives were responsible for investigating approximately 421 assigned cases, which resulted in 49 arrests, 43 warrant requests, and 101 cleared by other means. Detectives are responsible for investigating homicides, felony assaults, sexual assaults, domestic violence, child abuse, missing persons, weapons violations, rob-
The department provides one sworn officer assigned to the Yolo Narcotics Enforcement Team (YONET), which is a county-wide team of officers supervised by the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement. This specialized team investigates narcotics cases within Yolo County and occasionally other jurisdictions to combat the use of narcotics in our community.
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS The department currently employs two sworn school resource officers (SROs). SRO Danzl is assigned to Woodland High and Lee Middle School and SRO Henderson is assigned to Pioneer High and Douglas Middle School. Both SROs work with elementary schools as necessary and focus their attention toward crimes occurring both on and off school grounds. They also assist with truant recovery, family referrals, and the mentoring process.
beries, burglaries, auto thefts, petty thefts, grand thefts, economic crimes, identity thefts, internet crimes, and video surveillance enhancement.
CRIME ANALYSIS UNIT The Crime Analysis Unit (CAU) is staffed with a crime analyst and a community services officer. These non-sworn personnel provide analytical support to patrol, investigations, and command staff. CAU personnel have demonstrated the value that analytical efforts have in increasing the department’s ability to provide high quality services to the community.
GANG VIOLENCE SUPPRESSION UNIT The department has two gang officers and a gang sergeant. In 2007, gang officers investigated over 35 gang-related crimes, and testified as expert witnesses in 17 gang-related court cases. Gang officers arrested 48 suspects.
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Support Services
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RECORDS & PROPERTY/EVIDENCE
PERSONNEL AND RECRUITING
Records is staffed with non-sworn senior records specialists, records specialists and a records manager. They are responsible for managing information that makes up all recordkeeping. They provide information to the community including how to report a crime; copies of police and traffic accident reports; vehicle equipment citation signoffs; vehicle repossessions; vehicle tow and impound releases; managing arrest warrants; registering convicted criminals for specific drug offenses; responding to information requests under the California Public Records Act, and numerous other duties.
Personnel and recruiting are part of the duties of the administrative lieutenant and sergeant. In 2007, nine officers were hired. To put this achievement in perspective, approximately 700 candidates were screened to fill these vacancies. The officers hired came from a variety of recruiting processes — some had put themselves through basic academy and some came from other law enforcement agencies. Three of the officers were hired at entry level, meaning they were hired and then put through basic academy as police officer trainees. After being hired, all officers must complete a 12-month probationary period, which includes a field training program mandated by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
Property and Evidence is staffed with a community services officer and a records specialist and is supervised by the records manager. This unit is the custodian of all items collected by department personnel or submitted to the department for safekeeping, found property, items collected as evidence or items to be destroyed. Unit personnel are responsible for storage and preservation of the items for possible future analysis, including court presentation. They ensure the lawful release or disposal of property.
TRAINING All department training is coordinated through the training manager. The training manager works with POST certifying in-house courses to ensure training credit toward state mandates. The training manager is responsible for monitoring each officer’s individual training record to guarantee they are meeting mandates for “perishable skills training” and assignmentspecific special training courses. The training manager coordinates travel arrangements, accommodations, and ensures that all required documentation is completed and submitted. Training has accomplished noteworthy activities during the year, including staff were provided over 905 in-house training days and attended over 733 outside training days. An annual advanced officer training schedule was implemented and achieved 100% compliance for all POST requirements. The department complied with all federal timeline mandates for FEMA NIMS/SEMS training requirements.
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Support Services
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DARE PROGRAM Drug Abuse Resistance & Education was started by Los Angeles Police Chief William Gates in 1983 in response to the death of a Gates’ family member from a drug overdose. DARE is currently taught in all 50 states and several foreign countries. DARE is staffed by one full-time and three parttime instructors, all police officers. Before being able to instruct DARE, these officers must complete a 2-week instructor’s course certified by DARE America. These officers teach a 10-week curriculum in all Woodland Unified School District 5th grade classes. Approximately 1200 5th graders received DARE instruction in 2007. DARE educates children on the dangers of tobacco, marijuana, alcohol, and inhalants. It also stresses distinguishing the difference between what makes a good friend and a bad friend. Students are engaged in discussions about peer pressure and how it can have a negative influence on good decision-making. Upon the conclusion of the course, a DARE graduation is held, and each student receives a certificate of completion and a DARE t-shirt.
DARE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DARE officers also meet with numerous daycare providers to teach pre-kindergarten children about proper techniques to cross streets, how to say “no” to strangers, and other safety rules. Several DARE events are held throughout the year, including DARE Day with the Oakland A’s and the Golden State Warriors. Students are able to meet players, participate in a BBQ with other DARE officers in the region, and go on the field/court after the games.
DARE GOLF TOURNAMENT DARE organizes the annual golf tournament fundraiser. This year, the tournament was held at the Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course. The event was sponsored by local businesses and two corporate sponsors — Wal-Mart and Wells Fargo. The DARE program raised $11,000 this year from this event. Fundraisers help provide work books, classroom materials, graduation t-shirts, graduation certificates, classroom celebration, prizes, handouts and giveaways, and upkeep on the DARE vehicle.
DARE PARADE FLOAT The DARE Christmas parade float was awarded first place.
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Support Services
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CHAPLAINS The Police Chaplain program is comprised of a dedicated group of clergy professionals who provide guidance, counseling and crisis intervention on a 24-hour basis. They assist officers with the critical task of helping police employees and citizens cope with incidents involving suicide, homicide, fatal traffic accidents, and the deaths of children.
IN MEMORIAM— JOHN HARRISON John Harrison volunteered for the Woodland Police Department from 2002 to 2008.
VOLUNTEERS IN POLICING We value the time our volunteers provide to the department and the community. Volunteers have the opportunity to perform a variety of duties, which include patrolling the city for shopping cart abatement and abandoned vehicles, washing patrol cars, and performing vacation home checks. Our volunteers are instrumental in assisting the traffic division during DUI checkpoints by setting up the checkpoint area, keeping statistics on vehicles passing through, and with Spanish translation. The individuals who dedicate their time and energy to the many programs, such as car seat events, annual open house, and the Yolo County Fair are essential team members of our department who are greatly appreciated.
Pictured (above): Chaplains at a department Swearing-In Ceremony at City Hall. From left to right: Linda and Jeff Satterburg, Scott Montgomery, Richard Sinclair, Carlos Pacheco and John Hudnall.
Pictured (right): Volunteers at a car seat safety event. From left to right: Gerald Dawson, John Harrison, Barbra Sosa, Marian Walker, and Jose Corona. WOODLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2007
Specialty Assignments
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Specialty Assignments
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BIKE PATROL Bicycle officers are active at special events such as 4th of July fireworks at Woodland High School, the Yolo County Fair, Stroll through History, Chili Cook-Off, and the annual Christmas parade. They attend an intense week of training consisting of on– and offroad riding, obstacle avoidance, and firearms training.
CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION TEAM The Crime Scene Investigation team consists of six community services officers and a sergeant who also have other full-time duties. They are trained in evidence identification, collection, and preservation. CSI team duties are comprised of crime scenes, mark impressions, fingerprints, photo specialists, composite drawings, responding to major crime scenes, and conducting follow-up investigation on recovered items of evidence.
SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS The SWAT team is staffed by a lieutenant, sergeant, and nine officers. The team provides tactical support for high-risk incidents. SWAT has been used to serve high-risk warrants, rescue hostages, and resolve barricaded suspect situations. SWAT members are required to train a minimum of 10 hours per month.
HONOR GUARD The Honor Guard represents the department at various functions . They present the colors at city functions including the fireworks display on the 4th of July, the annual Christmas parade, the annual September 11th memorial event and at select city council meetings. Other events attended were the Victim’s Rights Week observance and funerals of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
CRISIS NEGOTIATION TEAM CNT is comprised of two sergeants, four sworn officers, and two non-sworn employees. CNT is responsible for negotiating all major incidents within the city and occasionally in surrounding jurisdictions. These incidents include suicidal and barricaded persons as well as all hostage incidents and other high risk operations. WOODLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2007
Specialty Assignment
Page 16 K-9 UNIT The department currently fields two K-9s. These dogs are trained in officer protection, tracking, suspect apprehension, and narcotic searches. Their narcotic search capabilities include their ability to detect marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin. The K-9 assignment is part of our patrol division and is supervised by a sergeant with experience as a K-9 officer. Because of the specialized configuration of the K-9 vehicles, and to reduce delays in call out situations, each handler is assigned a marked take home vehicle. The K-9s live with the officers, strengthening the bond between K-9 and officer. The officer is responsible for keeping the K-9 healthy and well groomed. In 2007, the dogs, along with their handlers, completed fourweek narcotics detection training needed to certify them for narcotics searches. These searches are conducted in connection with the service of search warrants, as well as vehicle searches. In 2007, the two K-9s assisted with over 150 arrests and approximately 200 searches.
WOODLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2007
Community
WOODLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2007
Community
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ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE In October, the department hosted an open house. The event was held to encourage and promote interaction between the public and the department and to give the public an opportunity to meet sworn officers and non-sworn employees of the department and learn about their duties. Representatives from SWAT, CNT, bike patrol, traffic, school resource officers, crime prevention, crime analysis unit, investigations, K-9 and records were on hand. McGruff the Crime Dog made an appearance to promote crime prevention. Department members provided free child fingerprinting kits, did installations of child safety seats, and gave various presentations. Attendees received guided tours of the facility. Tours included visits to the temporary holding facility and indoor firing range, which are areas of the facility not open to the public. The tours were led by command staff who provided information about the facility and gave citizens an opportunity to participate in question and answer sessions.
LOW INCOME CAR SEAT PROGRAM The department provides child safety car seat checks by appointment. We have six certified car seat technicians. We hosted two car seat check events this year. We checked the installation of 98 car seats and distributed 124 for a total of 222 seats. Since our focus is to educate and demonstrate correct installation of car seats, we ask parents to help us install the car seats. Our technicians also conduct car seat presentations to child care providers and schools. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children in the United States, and many times it’s because a child’s car seat wasn’t installed correctly or used properly. WOODLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2007
Community
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GRAFFITI ABATEMENT PROGRAM
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Graffiti vandalism is a constant and growing problem in Woodland. Unfortunately, owners feel the burden of graffiti clean up as the vandals often go unidentified. As a part of our crime prevention efforts, we coordinate enforcement of the city’s graffiti abatement ordinance.
On August 7, citizens throughout the United States participated in National Night Out. This year, Woodland had over 39 neighborhoods participate. National Night Out strengthens neighborhood spirit and police/community partnerships. Each year, Neighborhood Watch Experience shows the quicker graffiti is removed, the block captains and their groups look forward to less likely the same location is to be vandalized again. participating in the event and receiving visits In an effort to assist neighborhoods to get involved, we from members of their community. have initiated an “Adopt A Block” program. Participants are provided a free graffiti removal kit to remove most graffiti and not damage the underlying surface. We also sponsor graffiti abatement clinics that show citizens the ease of using the kit. Hopefully, these efforts encourage citizens to become involved and take responsibility for neighborhood preservation rather than feeling they are powerless to make a difference. City-owned property and structures are also subject to graffiti vandalism, costing taxpayers indirectly through the labor that city employees must divert to graffiti removal. In an effort to be more proactive in graffiti removal, the city has a service agreement with Graffiti Removal Services (GRS), a locally owned company that specializes in graffiti removal. GRS patrols designated areas and responds to requests for graffiti removal from city buildings and in parks. GRS restores the surface that has been subjected to graffiti to leave no signs that the vandalism ever happened. With this service, the graffiti gets removed sooner and city workers can focus their efforts on their regular duties.
The block that was judged the most patriotic was Casa del Sol. Many of the children made their own banners and decorations. Approximately 85 members of their neighborhood watch group were later treated to pizza and refreshments at the police department. They were also given an opportunity to have digital photos taken of their children. Child ID kits were provided by Mark Hamilton of Farmers’ Insurance. Taylor Nelson from Target Corporation Assets Protection presented a check for $749 to the department as part of the Target and Blue Grant. The donation was used to purchase child ID kits and block party giveaways for each participating block.
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Community
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DUI PRESENTATION
MADD STRIDES FOR CHANGE
In anticipation of upcoming high school senior events and graduations, students at Pioneer High and Woodland High attended DUI presentations facilitated by the department. These presentations provided students with information and strategies for better decision-making when confronted with drinking and driving.
On October 6, members of the department, along with friends and families, participated in the Strides for Change Walk at Arco Arena. This noncompetitive walk supports Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). This fundraiser is designed to make communities safer by raising funds to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking. This year we had a large group of team participants. In a show of support for MADD, the Woodland Professional Police Employees’ Association made a donation of $250.
GIVING TREE For the past three years during the holidays, department employees have supported the Kylee Lillich Charitable Giving Tree by providing toys and clothing to local needy, grieving, and hospitalized children. Department employees choose wishes from a tree, purchase the items, and all items are delivered to LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN Lee Middle School where they are sorted and dis- The department has a long-standing relationship with Special Olympics. Each year members of the tributed to families. department participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run, a program designed to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics.
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Community
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SEPTEMBER 11th REMEMBERED The anniversary of September 11, 2001 was remembered by the police department, the fire department, and community members. The program commenced at 6:50 a.m. in front of the police department. The Honor Guard opened the ceremony.
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Community
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REBUILD FERNS PARK
OPERATION FALCON
After arsonists burned down Ferns Park, Detective Dallas Hyde spearheaded a group of individuals from the department to help rebuild the play structure.
In August, the department assisted the US Marshal’s Service with Operation FALCON (Federal and Local Cops Organized Nationally). This is a joint operation beginning on the east coast and ending on the west coast. This year, the targets were fugitives, sex registrants, and other wanted felons. Operation Falcon in Woodland concluded with two arrests for violation of parole, 58 compliance checks with 12 parole searches, 14 probation searches, and approximately 20 attempt warrant services. In all, there were six detectives, two parole officers, one probation officer, one I.C.E. agent, six U.S. marshals, and eight patrol officers assigned over the two-day operation.
TARGET & BLUE GRANT During 2007, the department received two Target & Blue Law Enforcement grants. Target Corporation granted $700 towards purchase of much needed tools to maintain our bicycles. Target Corporation Asset Protection presented us with a $749 check towards the National Night Out winning block party. The money was used to purchase child ID kits and block party giveaways. These grants are part of the ongoing assistance by Target to strengthen public safety in our community.
WEBSITE REDESIGN Earlier in the year, the city released a request for proposals for the redesign of the city website and the procurement of a content management system. A local vendor, Catanio Digital Media, was awarded the contract. The redesign was completed later in the year and city employees were successfully trained in using the content management system. The resulting improved website has relevant information that is more easily accessible to residents, visitors, and businesses.
TIP-A-COP On March 27, officers volunteered to act as food servers at the Applebee’s Restaurant in Woodland. The Tip-a-Cop fundraiser helps support Special Olympics programs. This year the event raised over $2,215.
WOODLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2007
Crime Statistics
WOODLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2007
Crime Statistics
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PART I CRIMES The Uniform Crime Reporting Program (UCR) is a federally mandated nationwide crime information gathering program. The goal of the program is to collect standardized crime information so statistical crime rate comparisons can be made nationwide. UCR provides these comparative crime statistics to law enforcement and the public. UCR uses a classification system that groups crimes into two subsets: Part I and Part II. Part I crimes are considered more serious than Part II. Part I crimes consist of the following eight offenses: homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, theft-larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The following chart is a depiction of the distribution of Part I crime in Woodland for 2007: 55% of all Part I crimes were larceny and 59% of all Part I crimes were property crimes. In the category of larceny, there was a 6% decrease in reporting between 2007 and 2006. 1 35 248
H o mi c i d e
24 68
R a pe
A r s on
62
M ot or V e hi c l e T he f t
A gg. A s s a ul t
R obbe r y 467 B ur gl a r y
1095 La r c e ny
VIOLENT CRIMES vs. PROPERTY CRIMES 155 V i o l e n t C r i me
Property Crimes include burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. These crimes entail the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims.
Violent Crime is composed of four offenses: murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Per the UCR’s definition, violent crimes involve force or threat of force.
1845 P r o p e r t y C r i me
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Crime Statistics
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DUI ARRESTS
370
2007
378
2006
431
2005
309
2004
317
2003
0
100
200
300
400
500
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Crime Statistics
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CRIME* STATISTIC COMPARISON *(Crime rate is number of Part 1 crimes per 1,000 population.)
Homicide Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault Burglary Theft Auto Theft Arson Total Part I Crimes
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
% Change 2006-07
2 22 42 215 607 569 341 39 1,837
1 17 44 195 406 1,019 312 33 2,027
1 14 34 74 307 1,182 305 29 1,946
0 15 44 69 307 1,184 304 51 1,974
1 24 62 68 467 1,095 248 35 2,000
0.05% 60.00% 40.91% -1.45% 52.12% -7.51% -18.42% -31.37% 1.32%
TOTAL PART I CRIMES
2050
2000 1966
1970
1972
1917
1890 1833
1810
1730
1650 2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
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TOTAL ARRESTS (Juvenile and Adult) 4500 4000 3500 3255
3371 3177
3000 2702 2500
2373
2000 1500 1000 500 0 2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
CRIME REPORTS 15,000
13,000
11,000
9,000
8,587
8,513
8,433
8,515
7,149 7,000
5,000
3,000
1,000 2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CALLS 600
535
500
373 400
333 290
283
300
200
100
0 2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
STOLEN VEHICLES
341
400
312
306 248
247 300
200
10 0
0
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
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TRAFFIC COLLISIONS (Documented investigative police report)
2007
359
2006
375
2005
372
2004
440
2003
430
0
100
200
300
400
500
TRAFFIC CITATIONS (Non-parking) 7000 5942
5754
6000
4773 5000 4226
4000
3665
3000
2000
1000
0
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
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DEFINING CALLS FOR SERVICE Total workload consists of “calls for service,” which are requests for service in which an officer is dispatched (“citizen-initiated”) or an incident initiated by a police officer (“officer-initiated”). Examples of “citizen-initiated” calls for service can range from a report of a non-criminal incident, such a dog barking, to a report of a crime, such as a burglary. An “officer-initiated” call for service is one in which an officer identifies an activity, such as a vehicle stop or a traffic hazard, then responds and calls it in to a dispatcher.
CALLS FOR SERVICE COMPARISON 60,000
Workload Citizen Initiated Calls
50,000 43,383 40,000
45,409
45,577
38,241
43,619
38,048
35,823
35,453
43,958 35,942
30,000
20,000
10,000
0 2003
2004
2005
2006
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ASSAULTS ON OFFICERS (All assaults on sworn officers with or without injury) 120
110
100
72
80 61 60 41
40 40
20
0 2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
CRIMES AGAINST SENIORS (Violent crimes of victims who are 60 years of age or older)
10 8 8
7
6
5
5
4
2
1
0 2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
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2007 ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY The department’s Annual Awards Ceremony was held on April 17th at the Woodland Community and Senior Center. The event was well attended by employees, city dignitaries, and political figures.
OFFICER OF THE YEAR Traffic Officer Darryl Moore Darryl is described by his peers as being a consummate team player and an outstanding police officer. He has an exemplary attitude and exhibits it on a daily basis. He is highly respected by his peers and supervisors for his commitment to law enforcement and his dedication to the Woodland Police Department.
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Patrol CSO Norma Rodriguez Norma was selected by her peers for this honor because of her attitude, leadership, work knowledge, and overall impact on the police department and the community. She is described by coworkers as a mature, competent employee who quickly adapts to whatever assignment she is given. One of her previous supervisors stated how impressed they were with Norma’s ability to learn quickly with little or no supervision, which was a tribute to her determination.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Marian Walker Marian Walker was recognized for her dedication to our department and the many hours she donated. She joined the volunteer program in March 2004. Marian is a professional who always displays a great attitude.
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COMMENDATIONS Officer Tamara Pelle Officer Pelle noticed flames rolling swiftly out of her neighbor’s barn. She knew there were horses in there. She quickly got a woman to vacate her home on the site and went to the barn where she kicked the locks on the stalls, freeing the horses. Because of smoke inhalation, she was transported to the hospital, evaluated, and released. Officer Pelle was commended for her rapid thinking and willingness to help others.
Records Specialist Theresa Monroy Mothers Against Drunk Driving - M.A.D.D. According to figures compiled by M.A.D.D., an estimated 17,602 people in the U.S. die in alcoholrelated traffic crashes each year – one person every 30 minutes. Three in every 10 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash in their lives. Every year, nearly 13,000 people are killed by drunk drivers with an illegal alcohol level of .08 BAC or above. This represents more than 1,000 families every month that must live with the tragic consequences of drunk driving. These deaths constitute 41% of the 42,642 total traffic fatalities in the U.S. Over 1.46 million drivers were arrested in 2007 for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. This is an arrest rate of 1 for every 139 licensed drivers in the United States. In 2007, four officers were recognized for their dedicated efforts in contributing to the national arrest rate:
During her sixth week of FTO training, Monroy made a heroic attempt to save the life of a woman who had shot herself in the head. Monroy grabbed her protective mask, checked the victim’s vitals and initiated CPR without hesitation. The woman had responded to Monroy’s efforts when AMR arrived, but she later succumbed to her wounds. Monroy was commended for her efforts.
POLICE MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD Detective Dallas Hyde Due to his tenacity, creativity, and dedication to providing the highest quality law enforcement service to our community, Dallas was able to quickly solve six vandalism, theft, arson, and embezzlement crimes. His apprehension of all of the suspects brought immediate credibility to our department and reinforced to our community that when we all work together we can make a difference and bring those individuals responsible for criminal acts to justice.
Officer Greg Elliot made a total of 36 drunken driving arrests. Officer Matt Gray made a total of 22 drunken driving arrests. Officer Juan Barrera made a total of 18 drunken driving arrests. Officer David Shepard made a total of 18 drunken driving arrests. WOODLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2007
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SERVICE BARS
LIFE SAVING AWARD Patrol Officer John Riley Patrol Officer Trista Cooley
5 Years Sr. Records Specialist Stacey Brigham Officer Ron Cordova Officer Francisco DeLeon Officer Tim Keeney Detective Parveen Lal Officer John Perez Officer Todd Scott Chief Carey Sullivan
Officers John Riley and Trista Cooley were recognized for their lifesaving efforts in administering rescue breathing to a female who had stopped breathing and was unconscious. The female recovered.
10 Years Sergeant Steve Guthrie Sr. Detective Jack Schubert Chaplain Richard Sinclair
15 Years Community Services Officer Kathy Bailey
20 Years Captain Dan Bellini Youth Counselor Mario Martinez
25 Years Lieutenant Bob Carlson Sergeant Susan Lundquist
SHOOTING AWARDS Expert Shooter Sergeant Frank Ritter
Distinguished Master Corporal Steve Sexton
Master Officer Rich Rayls
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Held Team Building Workshop (TBW) involving 20 department members. TBW resulted in formation of a Continuous Improvement Team (CIT) made up of a cross section of department employees to address internal operational issues. Filled 9 officer and 2 non-police officer vacancies. Implemented a new wellness testing program in compliance with MOU changes in contracts with Woodland Professional Police Employees’ Association and Woodland Police Supervisors’ Association. Identified and assessed alternate staffing deployment methods. Traffic division successfully concluded the terms of a DUI grant from the Office of Traffic Safety, resulting in the addition of a traffic officer. The department competed for another OTS grant and was successful in being awarded a 2-year grant which includes funding for another DUI officer. Implemented a new property and evidence management system allowing for improved electronic inventory of all property and evidence items and more efficient access to this information. The system allowed the staff to purge all property and evidence files to 2004; eliminating all off-site file storage. Conducted in-house advanced officer training for all department personnel thereby meeting state training mandates. Successfully completed numerous significant investigations. Worked with the U.S. Marshal’s Service and state parole on Operation Falcon conducting compliance checks and high risk warrant service on known offenders. Met federal deadlines for completing NIMS/ICS training. Held our first department open house for the public to tour the building. Citizens had an opportunity to meet their neighborhood beat officer and other police department staff.
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Successfully implemented upgrades to two mission-critical mobile systems: the records management system and digital video system. The department also began implementation of the new field-based reporting system. Successful in acquiring specialized equipment through the Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP). This competitive program has provided the department with critical equipment and training. Took over the purchase and build-up process of 16 vehicles (14 replacements and 2 new additions). The process allowed for detailed documentation of each step for future reference. Armored vehicle acquisition. Successfully completed the conversion of crime scene photos to digital. This conversion has allowed for better storage and easier access, and it has resulted in considerable cost savings.
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INVESTIGATIONS Five detectives were responsible for investigating approximately 421 assigned cases, which resulted in 49 arrests, 43 warrant requests, and 101 cleared by other means. Detectives are responsible for investigating homicides, felony assaults, sexual assaults, domestic violence, child abuse, missing persons, weapons violations, robberies, burglaries, auto thefts, petty thefts, grand thefts, economic crimes, identity thefts, internet crimes, and video surveillance enhancement.
CRIME ANALYSIS UNIT The Crime Analysis Unit (CAU) is and a community services offisonnel provide analytical supand command staff. CAU perthe value that analytical efforts partment’s ability to provide community.
staffed with a crime analyst cer. These non-sworn perport to patrol, investigations, sonnel have demonstrated have in increasing the dehigh quality services to the
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