ANNUAL REPORT CITY OF GROSSE POINTE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

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1 ANNUAL REPORT CITY OF GROSSE POINTE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 2016

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from the Chief Mission Statement. 5 Organizational Chart....6 Personnel..7-8 Patrol Division Investigative Division...10 Index Crimes Calls for Service 17 Arrest Statistics...18 Burglary/Home Invasion Statistics...19 Robbery Statistics..20 Motor Vehicle Theft Statistics Traffic Enforcement.22 Motor Vehicle Accidents Firefighting Overview S.A.L.E. Program Juvenile Department Awards

3 City of Grosse Pointe Department of Public Safety Dear Mr. Dame, February 27, 2017 On behalf of the members of the Department of Public Safety, I am pleased to present the Annual Report for the year The report details crime statistics and activities of the Department throughout the year. Department members continue to display dedication and commitment to the City and its residents in tracking and deterring criminals and promoting the safety of the community through aggressive law enforcement and fire prevention procedures. Serious crimes, known as Index crimes, decreased 17% in The actual number of index crimes reported to the Department was 88 which decreased from the 106 reported in Non index crimes also decreased by 13% in The number of non-index crimes reported to the Department was 131 in 2016, which was a decrease from 150 in Non- index crimes are the less serious category of offenses. Total adult arrests for the year were 141, which is a 7% increase. There were also 24 juveniles detained for various offenses, which was a significant decrease from Our officers responded to 5716 calls for service in 2016 involving criminal and non-criminal related runs, which reflects a 10% increase. The Department Detective Bureau prides themselves on aggressive case investigation and prosecution of the criminal element. The City has a close working relationship with area Departments and the Wayne County Prosecutor s Office. The City s Public Safety Department is proud of the exceptionally high clearance rate for Index offenses. This clearance rate is a result of dedicated work by the patrol officers and the Detective Bureau. In 2016 the firefighting activity total decreased 18% percent from the totals from We reported to the State of Michigan 266 responses. Those responses include: dwelling fires, smoke investigations, fire alarms, utility hazards, fuel spills, ambulance runs and car fires. In 2009, the City entered into an agreement with Beaumont Transportation to handle all of our Ambulance runs. Our City now has both basic life support medics (EMT) and advanced life support units available for responding to calls. In 2016, there were 163 requests made for an ambulance with an average response time of 4 minutes, 21 seconds. This was a 17% decrease in calls for service. A new program was instituted in 2016, the S.A.L.E. program. Under the command of Lt. John Alcorn our officers who have volunteered for the program are paired up with a senior in our community that request to be part of the program. The officers make regular contact with the 3

4 senior to check on the well-being and assist them by keeping them up on community related issues as well as any other concerns that they have. The department had nine seniors who utilized the service. The department continued with an unprecedented transition in After 5 retirements in 2015, the department lost through retirements and resignations, three PSO s and one senior command officer in We want to thank each one of them for their efforts to the community during their careers. These retirements have allowed the department to promote one individual who has prepared himself for the new responsibilities through hard work and testing requirements. The department has also hired three new officers to date to replace those who retired. I believe that the new command staff and patrol officers will continue to make the citizens proud of their department. In closing, I am thankful for the support given to the Department in the past year. I would also like to thank all the members of the Department for their commitment to the citizens and visitors of our community. The entire Department is committed to provide as safe and crime free community for our citizens to live in as possible. Stephen T. Poloni Stephen T. Poloni Chief of Police Director of Public Safety 4

5 Mission Statement To serve our customers with respect, and to promote, preserve, and deliver a feeling of security, and quality services to all members of the community. We are committed to help insure all citizens are free from the impact of crime. We must work closely together to partner with the community in an efficient, professional and courteous manner. We aim to improve the quality of our customer s lives and become their reference point for quality of service. 5

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Chief of Police Patrol Division Detective Bureau Sergeant Platoon A Day Lieutenant Sergeant PSO PSO PSO Platoon A Night

6 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Chief of Police Patrol Division Detective Bureau Sergeant Platoon A Day Lieutenant Sergeant PSO PSO PSO Platoon A Night Sergeant Sergeant PSO PSO PSO Platoon B Day Lieutenant Sergeant PSO PSO PSO Platoon B Night Sergeant Sergeant PSO PSO PSO PSO (Public Safety Officer) 6

7 DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL Director Stephen Poloni Lieutenants John Alcorn Alan Gwyn Sergeants Michael Almeranti Jean Pierre Cormier Joseph Adams Christopher Cotzias Justen Strohmeyer Thomas Martindale Public Safety Officers Lisa Monticciolo Daniel Eckert Gregory Burks Matthew Wallis Joshua Ina Andrew Prueter Joseph Srebernak Michael Herrgott Robert Saleski Christopher Saunders Kenneth Ayres Jacob Carpenter Dean Turk 7

8 Separation from Service In 2016 several officers from the City of Grosse Pointe Department of Public Safety retired or resigned to explore other fields of work. Their professionalism and hard work will be sorely missed. Sgt. Ronald Sandzik, who began his tenure in 1993; PSO Edward Pelyak, who began his tenure in 1987; PSO William Craft, who began his tenure in 1988; D/Sgt. Christopher Lee, who began his tenure in

9 PATROL DIVISION The patrol division of the City of Grosse Pointe Department of Public Safety is comprised of 4 shifts. Primarily these shifts have two supervisors and three uniformed patrol officers. The patrol shifts are responsible for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of laws and ordinances. The patrol division is equipped with the latest technology including in car computers, digital video cameras and state of the art emergency equipment. The patrol division responds to calls for service, traffic enforcement, field investigations and duties or special assignments in specific areas of the city. 9

10 Investigative Division The Grosse Pointe City Detective Bureau prides itself on aggressive case investigation and prosecution of the criminal element. Throughout the years, the City has developed a close working relationship with area Departments, the Michigan State Police and Federal agencies. The Detectives ability to interact with the City, County and Federal Prosecutors when cases are presented in court is essential. The Detective Bureau is responsible for conducting criminal investigations, interviewing, surveillance, crime scene and evidence processing, and arresting subjects in conjunction with ongoing investigations. The City s Public Safety Department is proud of the exceptional high clearance rate of Index offenses. This reflects directly on the outstanding work of both the Uniform Division as well as the Detective Bureau. Detectives worked closely with our residents and merchants in closing numerous frauds, identity theft and embezzlement cases, involving search warrants and surveillance operations. 10

11 INDEX CRIMES BREAKDOWN Index crimes are the eight crimes the FBI combines to produce its annual crime index. These offenses include willful homicide, forcible rape, robbery, burglary, aggravated assault, larceny over $50, motor vehicle theft, and arson. In order to compare statistical information on a national basis it was necessary to come up with a common definition for crime comparison. The index seeks to overcome differences in individual state statues, which would ignore how the individual is charged, and create a standardized definition of crime classification. This was done through defining serious and non-serious offenses. Part I crimes are comprised of serious felonies and Part II crimes are comprised of non-serious felonies and misdemeanors. Together these two types of classifications make up the crimes reported in the Uniform Crime Reports (UCR).

12 11 Part I Index Crimes Statistics 120 Part I Crime Totals Year Total

13 Part I Index Crimes Comparison This represents a 17% decrease from Index Offenses Murder/Manslaughter Forcible Sexual Offenses Robbery Aggravated Assault Arson Burglary/Home Invasion Larceny Motor Vehicle Theft Totals

14 Part II Index Crimes Part II Year Total

15 PART II INDEX BREAKDOWN This represents a 13% decrease from Non-Index Offenses Other Sexual Offenses Non-Aggravated Assault Intimidation/Stalk ing Motor Vehicle Fraud Forgery/Counterfe iting Fraud Embezzlement/Bri bery Stolen Property Malicious Destruction of Property Narcotics/VCSA Family Offenses

16 PART II CONTINED Non-Index Offenses Liquor Violations Obstructing Police Obstructing Justice Weapons Violations Disorderly Conduct/Vagrancy Operating While Intoxicated Health/Safety Trespassing Antitrust Law Violations Runaway Juveniles

17 CALLS FOR SERVICE CALLS FOR SERVICE Year Total These calls for service indicate a response by the police department for an incident or discovered by patrol units. The chart indicates a 10% increase in calls in

18 ARREST STATISTICS Chart Title YEAR TOTAL

19 5 Year Burglary/Home Invasion Statistics Burglary/Home Invasion In 2016, the City of Grosse Pointe Department of Public Safety responded to 8 incidents. These incidents involve the breaking and entering of residential structures and commercial buildings. This represents the lowest number we have had in the past 5 years. 19

20 5 Year Robbery Statistics Robbery The Robbery statistics reported include both armed and unarmed robbery. 20

21 5 Year Motor Vehicle Thefts Motor Vehicle Theft Series 1 In 2016, five vehicles were classified in motor vehicle theft. 21

22 TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT One of the primary responsibilities of the uniform division of the Public Safety Department is the enforcement of the Michigan Uniform Traffic Code. The goal of enforcing the Traffic Code is to reduce personal injury accidents, property damage and pedestrian accidents. The department utilizes fully marked and semi marked patrol vehicles which are equipped with traffic radar on a daily basis. The violations issued by officers are broken down into three categories: moving/non-moving, alcohol related and parking violations. The most prevalent violation written is for speeding. Hazardous violations are issued for speeding, stop sign, signal lights and other moving violations. Non-Moving violations are issued for equipment violations, proof of insurance or expired plates. The City of Grosse Pointe deploys a separate parking enforcement unit whose violations are not shown below. Moving/Non-Moving Violations 1295 Alcohol Related 27 Parking Violations 78 Total Vehicle Violations 1400 Total Non-Vehicle Violations 35 Total 2016 Violations

23 Motor Vehicle Accidents Motor vehicle accidents are separated into 5 categories: Hit and Run Accidents, Property Damage Accidents, Personal Injury Accidents, Private Property Accidents and All Other Accidents. Hit and Run accidents include a vehicle accident where one party leaves the scene and does not report the incident to police. The Property Damage accidents include motor vehicle accidents where property was damaged and no injury was reported. A Personal Injury Accident includes a motor vehicle accident where some type of injury is reported. The final category is Private Property Accident and includes motor vehicle accidents that occur on property that is off the main roadway such as parking lots or alleys. Property Damage 108 Accidents Private Property 52 Accidents Injury Accidents 15 The total vehicular accidents for 2016 was 175. No fatal accidents occurred in

Fire Operations Dwelling Single/Multiple 7 Commercial Buildings 1 Wires Down 11 Mutual Aid Fire Response 10 Smoke Investigations 21 Fire Alarms 28

24 Fire Operations Dwelling Single/Multiple 7 Commercial Buildings 1 Wires Down 11 Mutual Aid Fire Response 10 Smoke Investigations 21 Fire Alarms 28 Natural Gas Leak 16 Carbon Monoxide Detection 7 Fuel Spill/Hazmat 0 Ambulance Runs 163 Car Fires 1 Total Fire Calls 266 Total Fire Loss: $2,645,967 24

25 S.A.L.E Program Started in 2016, Seniors and Law Enforcement (S.A.L.E) is a resource for the senior residents of Grosse Pointe City, who wish to work with members of the Public Safety Department to keep themselves, friends and neighbors informed on local events, community projects, and crime trends that might affect the community. Residents who join are paired with an officer from Grosse Pointe City who keep in touch with the resident by phone, and personal visits. Officers make themselves available to those residents for special requests or concerns. Every officer contributing to S.A.L.E. is a volunteer for the assignment: Lt. Alcorn Sgt. Adams Sgt. Cotzias Officer Monticciolo Officer Herrgott Officer Ina Officer Prueter S.A.L.E. worked with nine residents in

26 Juvenile Division The Juvenile Division is handled by Sgt. Christopher Cotzias. A total of 28 runs were handled involving juveniles. Juvenile Offense 2016 Robbery 0 Assault 1 Family Trouble 13 Retail Fraud/Larceny 6 Malicious Mischief 3 Truancy 0 Open House Party 0 CCW 1 Total 24 26

27 City of Grosse Pointe Department of Public Safety Department Awards The Awards Board is composed of five members, with at least one member of each level of the department and meets whenever awards applications occur. The Public Safety Departments awards are: POLICE MEDAL OF HONOR - For extraordinary heroism by an officer who ignores the imminent threat to his/her personal safety. knowingly DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL - for exceptionally meritorious conduct involving great risk and danger to the officer s personal safety, but less than required for the MEDAL OF HONOR. CITATION - For outstanding performance, involving personal risk to the officer that prevents a serious crime or the perpetrator is apprehended; for outstanding actions of a nature which bring unusual credit to the department and its members or contributions to law enforcement through the success of difficult programs, projects or situations. MERIT - outstanding performance under unusual difficult conditions, but need not involve exposure to physical danger or meritorious actions which would not be eligible for a higher award. LIFESAVING - For officers who are directly responsible for the saving of a human life. COMMENDATION - For individual or units who perform outstanding services in a specific task or in the performance of general duties over an extended period of time. 27

28 City of Grosse Pointe Department of Public Safety 2016 AWARDS Lifesaving Award PSO Joseph Srebernak MADD Award Sgt. Justin Strohmeyer Citizen Lifesaving Award Rosaline Rogers Chiefs Letter Lt. Alan Gwyn Sgt. Justin Strohmeyer PSO Lisa Monticciolo PSO Gregory Burks PSO Christopher Saunders (2) 28

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