SALISBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT 3 rd QUARTER FY12 REVIEW & ANALYSIS January February March 2012

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1 SALISBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT 3 rd QUARTER FY REVIEW & ANALYSIS January February March 20 I. Police Department As employees of the City of Salisbury Police Department, our mission is to protect and serve the public through police action. The functional area of the Department is Public Safety and its traditional primary functions are: A. To protect life and property. B. To suppress crime. C. To provide for related matters such as making arrests, enforcing laws, recovering lost or stolen property and preparing cases for court. II. Police Department Goals and Objectives A. Improve Public Safety Seek funding/reallocate resources for specialized positions (i.e. K-9) to provide a timely response to patrol functions. Conduct joint law enforcement operations directed at narcotics enforcement, prostitution and gangs. Implement effective crime reduction techniques that are tailored depending upon the type of crime. Increase opportunities for coordinating operations among police agencies. Explore legislative and judicial options to reduce crime. B. Enhancing Economy and Efficiency Initiate cost saving measures in-house to reduce power consumption. Seek opportunities for professional development/training for all levels of supervision. Evaluate alternative vehicles that would be more fuel efficient. Investigate cost-reduction ideas. C. Providing Positive Communication and Transparency Increase interaction between patrol officers and residential/business members (i.e. business checks, community activities). Initiate Citizen Police Academies in targeted neighborhoods to provide positive interaction between police and citizens. Participate in citizen workshops. D. Enhancing Resources Analyze allocated positions to meet the needs of the community due to the City s growth. E. Promote Community Revitalization Improve quality of life in neighborhoods by finalizing/supporting legislation directed at repeat/nuisance call locations.

2 3 rd Quarter FY Page 2 III. ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION Analysis of Activity & Accomplishments A. Fiscal Accountability Monitor all departmental expenditures for budget compliance. Process all required funds, transfers and approvals before funds are expended. During this quarter all departmental accounts were closely monitored. There were eight (8) transfers requested for the 3 rd Quarter of FY. Process all departmental invoices and submit to Internal Services/Finance Department within three days of receipt. All invoices received during this quarter have been processed within the three day period and forwarded to Internal Services. B. Risk Management Report all accidents to Human Resources within three business days of occurrence. During this quarter fifteen (15) accidents were reported to Human Resources within the required limit. C. Crime Prevention/Community Affairs Unit The Community Affairs Division continues to be active with Neighborhood Watch, Recruitment, Background Investigations, community complaint resolution and the Law Enforcement Challenge. Community Affairs personnel attended six (6) various community meetings, addressing community concerns and informing citizens of the services we provide. Current concerns voiced by the Community: This quarter, community concerns have increased with regards to the armed robberies of local pharmacies. The actual number of robberies has increased over the same period last year, making this a larger concern. Burglaries are a legitimate concern throughout the city, while reviewing burglary stats for the third quarter of 20, it is obvious that it is a citywide crime problem. Year-to-date burglaries have decreased in Salisbury for 20, although the college neighborhoods are still a concern. No homicides occurred during the third quarter of 20. Action Taken: The Department has implemented supplemental overtime patrols in all areas plagued with robberies and during the peak hours. The formation of the RX Task Force has been very successful. Additional patrol checks have been conducted by Community Affairs personnel in the student housing areas and around pharmacies and convenience stores. Expansion of the Safe Streets team should help deter street crimes. Salisbury Police Department s involvement with the U.S. Marshal s Warrant Apprehension Unit s efforts is paying off, as the criminal element is removed from the streets. Progress Made Regarding Previously Identified Concerns & Problems: With increased patrols, incidents of both robbery and burglary are being addressed in a swift and professional manner. Thefts have decreased by 7% as compared to the same quarter last year. The presence of sector cars serves as a deterrent to burglaries in the City. Follow-up visits to areas of concern are now a priority of Community Affairs. Extra patrol checks in burglary prone areas are conducted whenever manpower allows. Continued attendance at community meetings works well as a forum to inform the public of security measures.

3 3 rd Quarter FY Page 3 Citizens are reminded to secure their businesses, homes, out-buildings and autos. Safe Street Officers will need to keep up their high intensity patrols in areas where youth congregate in order to keep juvenile crime down. During this quarter we had three recruits in the Police Academy, three officers in Field Training and two vacant Police Officer positions. Although short staffed, good professional police service continues to be delivered. The Auxiliary Officers volunteered over fifty (50) hours this quarter. They assisted with vehicular and foot patrol in well populated and higher crime areas of the City. They were especially useful for directing and controlling traffic during special events. With the auxiliary ranks increasing by 3 new volunteers, their assistance will increase. Community Affairs performed the following services: Home Security Surveys 2 Bicycle Registration - 0 Recruitment/Testing 8 applicants Child Safety Seats - 8 SPD Tours - 2 D. Safe Streets Team (SST) The Team continues to conduct traffic stops, regular foot and bicycle patrols in targeted areas of the City and assist CID and the Patrol Division when needed. In addition, this quarter they conducted surveillance patrols in various areas of the city including the Records Street, Homer Street, West Main Street and the Moss Hill area, where complaints have been received of illegal drug activity occurring. Due to recent armed robberies of Pharmacies team members assisted with the investigations and the K-9 Unit was utilized for tracking purposes. Assisting the Gang Unit and CID, numerous search and seizure warrants were executed with several arrested with three handguns seized and CDS charges issued. In addition, one warrant was served for an extortion case. Officers conducted plain clothes operations in specific areas and completed numerous FIRs of suspicious persons. The K-9 Unit was called out on several occasions for tracking and drug searches. Total Arrests : 28 During this quarter, members of SST attended the following weekly/monthly meetings and community events: Heat Team Meetings Neighborhood Services Task Force Meetings Top 25 Prosecutable Candidates Meetings Safe Streets Coalition Meeting Parole and Probation Home Visits - 25 K-9 Demonstrations St. Patrick s Day K-9 Training 1

4 3 rd Quarter FY Page 4 Safe Streets Team Stats January February March Warrants Served On-View Arrests 5 6 Guns Seized 2 1 Gang Members Arrested Prostitutes Arrested 1 P&P Home Visits 5 18 DJJ Home Visits 4 Code Compliance Sweeps K-9 Call-Outs FIRs Total Persons Arrested E. Animal Control Unit Animal Control Officers Quarterly Stats 2011 January February March Calls for Service Impounded Dogs Impounded Cats 7 2 Wildlife Calls Dead Animal Pick-Up IV. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION Analysis of Activity & Accomplishments A. Assigned Cases and Dispositions January February March Total Cases Assigned Total Cases Suspend Total Cases Closed Exceptional Total Cases Unfounded Total Cases Closed with Arrests B. CID Arrests this Quarter On January 6, 20, the Criminal Division arrested one juvenile male and charged him with 1 st & 2 nd degree assault, reckless endangerment and dangerous weapon-w/intent to injure for an incident that occurred on Pryor Avenue.

5 3 rd Quarter FY Page 5 On February 1, 20, the Criminal Division arrested one adult male and charged him with 1st & 2 nd degree rape, false imprisonment, 1 st & 2 nd degree assault and reckless endangerment for an incident that occurred on a vacant lot in Gateway Village. The Criminal Division arrested one adult male and charged him with robbery, assault and theft for an incident that occurred on the 200 block of Newton Street on October 21, The Criminal Division arrested one adult male and charged him with 1 st & 2 nd degree assault, false imprisonment Handgun Violation use/felony violent crime for an incident that occurred on the 400 block of Washington Street on September 28, The Criminal Division arrested one adult male and charged him with armed robbery, robbery, assault, handgun on person, reckless endangerment, handgun in vehicle, theft, CDS possession/not marijuana and register firearm/illegal possession for an incident that occurred March 5, 20 on the 700 block of S. Salisbury Blvd. The Criminal Division arrested one adult male and charged him with attempted 1 st & 2 nd degree murder, 1 st & 2 nd degree assault, dangerous weapon/concealed, reckless endangerment and retaliate/witness felony offense for an incident that occurred March 10, 20 in the 200 block of e. Isabella Street. The Criminal Division arrested one adult male and charged him with armed robbery, assault, reckless endangerment and use of dangerous weapon for an incident that occurred March 15, 20, in the area of Homer and Johnson Streets. The Criminal Division arrested on adult male and charged him with armed robbery, assault and theft for an incident that occurred March 20, 20, in the 500 block of North Salisbury Boulevard. The Criminal Division arrested one adult male and charged him with armed robbery, assault, reckless endangerment and use of dangerous weapon for an incident that occurred March 16, 20 in the 1500 block of North Salisbury Boulevard The Criminal Division arrested one juvenile male and charged him with 1 st degree burglary, theft and malicious destruction of property for an incident that occurred August 8, 2011, in the 500 block of Wicomico Street. The Criminal Division arrested one adult male and charged him with armed robbery, theft and robbery for an incident that occurred March 24, 20, in the 300 block of Lake Street. C. CID Victim/Witness Assistance Unit The Victim/Witness Assistance Coordinator s position has been vacant since June of On September 15, 2011, Officer Dickerson took over these responsibilities but he has since retired for medical reasons and no report was completed

6 3 rd Quarter FY Page 6 V. OPERATIONS DIVISION Analysis of Activities & Accomplishments

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8 3 rd Quarter FY Page 8 Accidents Day Of Week Jan-Mar MON 67 TUE 92 WED 66 THU 85 FRI 93 SAT 57 SUN 47 Apr-Jun Jul-Sep Oct-Dec Accidents Time Jan-Mar Apr-Jun Jul-Sep Oct-Dec Traffic Citations Issued Time Jan-Mar Apr-Jun Jul-Sep Oct-Dec unk 4

9 3 rd Quarter FY Page 9 C. Miscellaneous Services Jan-Mar Services Answered by Patrol Cars,983 Non-Criminal Complaints Investigated 9,647 Fire Department Assistance 29 Alarms 562 Doors Found Open 24 Fires Discovered 10 Escorts Provided 101 Sudden Deaths Investigated 8 Suicides/Attempted Suicides 3 Bomb Incidents 3 Apr-Jun Jul-Sep Oct-Dec D. Extra Patrols & Traffic/Crowd Control for Special Events Sneakers & Creepers Heart & Sole 5K Tim Kennard Walk/Run St Paddy s Day 5K Funny Bunny 5K