STRATEGIC AREA COMMAND

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1 STRATEGIC AREA COMMAND ANNUAL REPORT

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3 CAPTAIN E. TRACEY The mission of the Strategic Area Command for 2007 was to use the resources to strategically address community priorities and emerging crime trends. Emphasis was placed on wrapping resources around the Problem Solving Officer and the level of responsibility and accountability of the Police Service Area (PSA) Lieutenant. The primary goal of the Division is give its members the authority, training, and tools to perform problem-oriented policing and to hold them responsible for a high level of performance. The following units fell under the umbrella of SAC this year: Police Service Area Lieutenants Crime Reduction Teams (CRT) Problem Solving Officers (PSO) Traffic Section Special Events Unit Tactical Operations Section Alcohol Beverage Action Team (ABAT) Foot Patrol Unit Crime Scene Technicians Canine Program Police Reserves Gang Unit Parole and Corrections Team (PACT) Air Support Collectively, these units did an outstanding job in the areas of community policing, traffic enforcement and crime suppression. Through the excellent work of the men and women of SAC along with others in the department, some areas in the city saw dramatic decreases in Part 1 crime (See report for PSA 3 and 5). STAFFING SAC has benefited from the assignment of officers under Measure Y. While the Department has struggled to increase overall staff, it has maintained its commitment to Measure Y by assigning 40% of the officers who complete field training to assignments as PSOs in SAC. These new assignments have had collateral effects on other parts of the Department and Division. While PSO staffing has increased, staffing in other major SAC units such as Traffic has decreased. In mid year, the department s Special Operations Group (SOG) was disbanded. The Targeted Enforcement Task Force of the group was moved to the Homicide Section of the Criminal Investigation Division (CID). The Gang Unit along with the Parole and - 3 -

4 Corrections Team along with the commander of the group (Lt. Darren Allison) were moved into the Special Operations Section of SAC. SAC differs from the rest of the Department in how it deploys officers under the current system of mandatory overtime. Unlike the rest of the membership which is required to sign up for open shifts once every three weeks, SAC uses mandatory overtime to strategically deploy officers. These mandatory deployments are used to address significant problems that cross PSA boundaries. Some examples of those problems include: The reckless driving, exhibitions of speed, violent crime, unlicensed operation, and DUI commonly referred to as the Sideshow. Prostitution along the International Blvd. corridor Street robberies Traffic and unruly behavior in and around Jack London Square and the Uptown nightclubs Quality of life issues such as gambling and public drunkenness along the arterial roadways Open-air drug markets SAC also organized and commanded seven Major Response Operations in These operations brought all of the Department s available sworn staff to address problems associated with significant holiday weekends. Although expensive, the operations were successful in preventing the serious crowd management and crime problems that had plagued the City in years prior. In August of 2007, Captain David Kozicki was promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief and assigned to oversee the Bureau of Field Operations. Lt. Edward Tracey (PSA 3) was promoted to the rank of Captain and assigned to the Strategic Area Command. Position Authorized Actual Captain 1 1 Lieutenant 8 8 Sergeant Officer Total FISCAL MANAGEMENT SAC has coordinated a number of grants. The specifics of the grants are outlined in the report. The grants have been used to offset overtime costs and purchase necessary equipment. These grants include: California Office of Traffic Safety annual and mini grants Weed and Seed grants - 4 -

5 SAC is also tasked with the implementation of the Violence Prevention and Public Safety Initiative also known as Measure Y. Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funds have been expended to purchase vehicles, laptop computers, and other equipment for the new PSOs assigned under measure Y. See individual unit reports for breakdowns on all fund budget. TRAINING At the end of 2007, SAC was in substantial compliance with training mandated under the Negotiated Settlement Agreement. SAC has also been able to send members to specialized training. Examples of that training are: California Narcotics Officers Association The High Sierra SWAT Challenge The Grass Valley SWAT challenge Drug Recognition Expert Training Undercover Investigations The FBI National Academy Verbo Judo Dual Purpose Motorcycle Asian Gang Investigations Woman in Law Enforcement Police Bicycle Training Total Station / Map Scenes Suicide Bombing Human Trafficking Traffic Investigations Basic Motorcycle NIMS Prison Gang Helicopter Pilot Recurrent Tactical Commanders Oracle (Commanders) SAC has also put on some special training courses for members and employees. During 2007, SAC hosted several Division wide training where members received training on tactical house entries / searches, traffic stops, use of force reporting and walking stops. See individual unit reports on training details (subject, personnel trained)

6 SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS The men and women of Strategic Area Command worked hard in 2007 to lower crime rate as well as to improve community relations. Following are examples of programs and projects produced by SAC personnel: S.A.R.A (Scanning, Analysis, Response, and Assessment) project at 4601 Park Blvd (PSA 3) resulted in the closure of a drug house that was creating an assortment of issues for this otherwise quite neighborhood. Problem Solving Officers along with Crime Reduction Teams from District 3 started a parolee compliance project. Approximately 15 operations were conducted over the course of 11 months resulting in 40 compliance checks with 15 arrests and 10 guns recovered. Problem Solving Officers teamed up with Neighborhood Services Coordinators to close down a long time problem liquor store (Plucky s) in PSA 5. Neighborhood Services Coordinators worked closely with community members in a letter writing campaign to the Alameda County District Attorney s Office resulting in several additional judges being appointed to our local courthouses to expedite criminal trials. Operation Piece Out an intense federal narcotics undercover operation incorporating SAC personnel along with DEA agents that resulted in: o 16 wall stops o 20 felony narcotic possession arrests o Recovery of over 46 ounces of heroin, quantities of cocaine and marijuana Your Black Muslim Bakery SAC personnel played a large part in the take down of this criminal enterprise. This operation encompassed over 200 OPD personnel along with eight different SWAT teams from the county. Once the search warrants were conducted and criminals arrested, Problem Solving Officers followed up by working with different city agencies to permanently close down the bakery. This property has since been sold and positive neighborhood businesses are now occupying it

7 VISIONS AND GOALS FOR 2008 In January 2008, the Strategic Area Command was separated with the Crime Reduction Teams and Problem Solving Officers moving under the three Area Captains. The remaining resources are now under the newly created Support Operations Division with Captain Ed Tracey serving as the commander. The goals for the Support Operations Division: Obtain 100% compliance with all Negotiated Settlement Agreement Tasks. To provide effective and efficient support to Area Command and its efforts in crime fighting. To enhance the department s ability to effectively respond to major catastrophes as well as terrorists related incidents

8 Police Service Area 1 SUMMARY In February 2005, the METRO (Downtown Oakland) and West Oakland were combined forming Police Service Area 1, commanded by Lt. Paul Berlin. Although now combined, each district remains distinct with each other with regards to the type of crimes, density and quality of life issues. Henceforth, this report will combine the year s activities and successes of PSA 1 during 2007 and their goals for The Downtown/Metro has a unique mix of government, business and high-density housing. The Metro consists of police beats 1X, 3X, 3Y, and 4X. The following boundaries define the Metro. The western border is the east side of Brush Street, the northern border is the south side of W. Grand/Grand Ave., the eastern border is the middle of Lake Merritt, the last street being Fallon Street, and the southern border is the middle of the estuary, the last street being Water Street. PSA 1 has owner occupied/rental housing, businesses, industry, warehouses, PORT of Oakland, Army Base, Public Housing (OHA), Transition Housing (Parolees returning to civilian life), Section 8 housing and warehouses converted into living spaces. PSA 1 consists of police beats 2X, 2Y, 5X, 5Y, 6X and 7X. The following boundaries define PSA 1; the eastern border is the west side of Brush and MLK, the northern border is 40 th Street to San Pablo and 36 th Street to Emeryville, the western border is the Bay and the southern border is the Estuary. The initial focus is on the Hot Spots identified last year. The secondary focus is the specific crimes within and outside the hot spot areas. The specific crimes are: homicides, drug hot spots, robberies, burglaries, and quality of life issues (i.e. blighted properties and the homeless). During 2007, PSA 1 experienced a 7.1% increase in homicides. The age group of the suspects and victims are becoming younger and the motives continue to be in the majority, drug related. The day/time of occurrence have changed very little (thu sat, hrs). In 2008, PSA 1 will focus again focus on reducing homicides, assaults with a gun and robberies by 10%

9 STAFFING Team - PSA 1 Authorized Actual CRT FPU FPU PSO 9 9 FPU reduced from 26 Officers to 13 in 2006 No retirements FISCAL MANAGEMENT Appropriation FY06/07 Categories Budgeted Appropriation O & M FY06/07 Actual Expenditures Difference Grants $40,000 $40,000 $0 Personnel $4,932,420 $4,681, $289, (excluding O/T) Overtime $306, $646, $339, PSA 1 continues to struggle with robberies and shootings. Unlike other areas, PSA 1 has a high number of night clubs along with associated issues (cruising, fights, and shootings). The overtime expenditure was needed to run specialized operations to curtail these issues. In addition, SAC handled all of the Sideshow details on weekends resulting in the additional overtime expenditure. Members and employees attended a variety of community functions to bridge relationships. Many of these events were during evenings and weekends. TRAINING RECEIVED AND PROVIDED Subject Hours Number of Personnel UC School 40 2 SWAT Training Rifle Training 32 1 Asian Gang Invest 40 4 Women in Law Enf 0 0 HNT Training Instructor Development 40 1 Verbal Judo 24 1 Bicycle 40 4 Dual Purpose m/c 80 2 Drug Recog (CHP) 8 6 DUI (CHP)

10 CEPTD 80 3 SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS PSA 1 has four primary objectives: Violent crime reduction through targeted enforcement/problem solving Quality of life enforcement Rapid response to emerging crime trends Community education The PSA focused on rapid response to complex crime/problem solving issues. Standard and unorthodox methods were utilized to address both violent and non-violent crimes. With the addition of Problem Solving Officers and the increased saturation/problem solving of robbery and shooting hot spots, PSA 1 began seeing a steady leveling off in Part 1 crimes beginning in January Cleaning up blighted properties, evicting problem tenants stay away order enforcement, Probation/Parole and Targeted Enforcement, Patrol Officers, and CRT operations at hot spots have all contributed to preventing an increase of Part 1 crimes in PSA 1. In January 2007, Problem Solving Officers (PSO) were moved from the Downtown area of PSA 1 to beats 6X and 7X which were PSO beats that were vacated. PSO s Erin Mausz and Steve Bang worked this area to reduce drug related crime, robberies, homeless and blight. Soon after their assignment and the continued saturation of officers working Violence Suppression (P819) overtime, a decline in robberies/drug activity was observed. There was also an improved quality of life perception at Fitzgerald Park, which was occupied by the homeless. Officers Mausz and Bang organized and coordinated Police and City resources to eliminate the homeless and blight issues. PSA 1 (West Oakland) PSO s Mausz (Beat 7X), Bang (Beat 6X), Brad Young (Beat 2Y) and A.C. Smith (Beat 4X) worked more than 100 projects ranging from simple evictions and boarding up houses to drug hot spots and robberies. PSO Young developed a project at 10 th And Center Street that was a constant source of drug hot line calls from community members. After he utilized a SARA project in this area the activity has ben moved from the area and continues to be crime free. PSO s were trained to ride dualpurpose motorcycles this year and bicycles. The results have been a very positive connection to the community as they ride in the beats. Newly assigned PSO s are as follows: Officer Mark Contreras Officer Victor Garcia Officer Kevin Arias Beat 2X Beat 3Y Beat 7X

11 Officer Enrique Taupal Officer Randall Chew Beat 6X Beat 3X In the Downtown Club scene, Sweet Jimmy s, 17, Club Axe and Mingles were closed based on reports of violence and excellent work by Barbara Killey of the City Attorney s Office and Sergeant Kyle Thomas of Patrol Division 3 rd Watch. Operating conditions have been placed on Jefferies and Zazoo s, which have reduced the violence, blighted conditions, loitering and calls for service at these venues. The Foot Patrol Unit (FPU) has worked diligently to reduce the robberies occurring in the downtown area. During 2007, 28 suspects have been arrested/detained for robbery. One female suspect dressed as a male was identified in more than 20 robberies in the Chinatown area and taken into custody. The FPU has worked extension of shifts and decoy operations throughout the year to deter the robberies. There were no rapes reported in the downtown area for the year. Patrol, CRT1, CID and FPU have worked closely on robbery and burglary suppression operations. In 2007, PSA 1 had worked on the fifth and final year of a five year Weed and Seed grant totaling $25, to target drug related violence, prostitution, domestic violence and blighted properties on Beats 6 and 7. Under this grant 23 young men and women from West Oakland were invited to Camp Defy for coaching and mentoring for a week with a PSO. This grant also includes an element of truancy enforcement in the area of McClymonds High School. The following enforcement activity was conducted by OPD officers working on Weed and Seed overtime (Jan-Jul 07): Felony on-view drug/warrant arrests 20 Misd. On-view/warrant arrests 19 Probation/Parole searches 54 Prostitution arrests 0 Field contacts 50 Vehicle enforcement 23 Towing 29 OMC citations 10 Guns recovered 0 TOTAL ACTIVITY 205 Officers spent approximately 40 hours walking riding in the Weed and Seed hotspots In Jan 07, PSA1 received HUD/Targeted Violence Prevention grant ($15,000.00) on Beat 6X, where there are 17 Public Housing units. Part of the funding is overtime to

12 focus on violent crime, drug hot spots, gangs and to recover guns. The following enforcement activity was conducted by OPD officers working on HUD overtime (Jan-Jul 07): Felony on-view drug/warrant arrests 10 Misd. On-view/warrant arrests 20 Probation/Parole searches 34 Prostitution arrests 0 Field contacts 68 Vehicle enforcement 56 Towing 70 OMC citations 36 Guns recovered 2 TOTAL ACTIVITY 286 There were two surveillance operations during this period. Officers spent 38 hours walking/bicycle riding at OHA sites. Patrol Officers, CRT 1, PSO s, Traffic, Intelligence Section, CID, Beat Health, Oakland Housing Authority, Crime Analysis, SOG (PACT), and the NSCs all contributed to the stabilization of crime in the identified focused enforcement areas throughout PSA 1. Achievements/Rewards: Officer C. Johnson Captain s Commendation Officer TK Lewis Captain s Commendation Officer B. Rivera Captain s Commendation Officer M. Miller Captain s Commendation Officer M. Perez Medal of Merit Officer Marcus Moreno Medal of Merit Officer H. Nguyen Community Service Award Officer H. Joshi Unit Citation Sgt. W. Young Captain s Commendation Sgt. C. Wong Captain s Commendation Officer H. Nguyen Captain s Commendation Officer M. Mareno Captain s Commendation Officer S. Hall Captain s Commendation Officer D. Chimpky Captain s Commendation

13 Officer JC Chang Captain s Commendation Officer K. Albino Captain s Commendation Officer D. Gilbert Captain s Commendation Officer C. Craig Captain s Commendation Officer D. Underwood Captain s Commendation Officer D. Tolbert Captain s Commendation Officer M. Perez Captain s Commendation NSC A. Sloan Captain s Commendation NSC S. Sanders-West Captain s Commendation PRODUCTIVITY PERFORMANCE DATA PSA 1 experienced a 3.73% increase in violent crime and a 15.87% increase overall in Part 1 crimes: Crime Change Murder % Assault W/Gun % Felony Assault % Domestic Violence % Simple Assaults % Rape % Attempt Rape % Robbery % Residential Robbery % Carjacking % TOTAL % Statistics: When looking at Domestic Violence, the following crimes were included: 243(e)1 PC, PC, 273.6(a) PC. When looking at Simple Assaults, the following crimes were included: 242 PC. In 2006, PSA 1 led all other PSA s in arrests with 4,946 as they did the last five years in a row. However, in 2007, CRT 1 was staffed with only three officers for 7 of the 12 months of The authorized staffing for CRT 1 is six officers and one Sergeant. This was due to a large-scale joint operation in East Oakland. In 2007, CRT 1 had 687 felony and misdemeanor related arrests in PSA 1. CRT 1 recovered approximately 26 firearms and 5 assault rifles during the year. CRT 1 closed drug houses in collaboration with PSO s. CRT 1 arrested suspects in 15 homicides and 15 robberies. The CRT also worked one weekend every three weeks on Sideshow enforcement in East Oakland. Aside from working drug hot spots the team conducted robbery reduction efforts at the West Oakland BART station and Downtown Oakland

14 CRT also assisted CID and the Homicide section with a number of cases that involved locating key witnesses. CRT and Vice conducted eight decoy operations which netted more than 60 arrests for prostitution. CRT also conducted a buy-walk warrant operation that resulted in 52 walk-warrants. PSA 1 (West Oakland) PSO s Erin Mausz (Beat 7X), Steve Bang (Beat 6X), Brad Young (Beat 2Y), and AC Smith (Beat 4X), worked more than 100 problem solving projects ranging from simple evictions and boarding up houses to drug hot spots and robberies. OTHER PERFORMANCE DATA Nature of Incident Total Sustained/Preventable Personnel Complaints 29 3 Collisions 2 1 J-4 3 All in Compliance K-4 (Level 1) 1 Within Policy K-4 (Level 2) 4 Within Policy K-4 (Level 3) 9 Within Policy The nature and progress of all complaints have been reviewed. There were no patterns of misconduct, performance deficiencies, use of fore, sick leave, line-of-duty injuries, narcotics-related possessory offenses and on-duty vehicle accidents. PSA-1 reported one (Level 1) use of force. McGiffert s (K-3) was found to be within departmental policy regarding this incident. I found no patterns regarding Use of Force within PSA-1. Personnel matters were discussed weekly during SAC s command meeting. As a management group, we discussed ways to reduce complaints and any trends. As a division, we held training days to improve in these areas. In addition, commanders were required to meet with the SAC Captain on a quarterly basis to discuss the overall health of our units, use of force incidents, personnel complaints and IPAS related issues. STATE OF PSA 1 PSA 1 provides an abundant source of different targets over the course of a 24-hour period. The primary goal of the enforcement plan is to reduce violent crime. The approach has three primary elements. The apprehension of criminals, prevention through enforcement, and education

15 Enforcement: The Patrol Division, Crime Reduction Team (CRT), Foot Patrol Unit (FPU) and Problem Solving Officers, will use the following tactics and resources to apprehend and prevent future crime. They include, but are not limited to: Problem solving projects coordinated with patrol to provide consistent enforcement to the identified targets PACT Team - Parole and Probation searches / violations Vehicle and Pedestrian enforcement Surveillance (video-visual) / Buy-Bust / Decoy Operations Walk warrants (drug buys) Utilizing services inside / outside of the department Targeted Enforcement Traffic Enforcement Truant Enforcement All projects will be coordinated through these units and maintained through patrol. Certain projects will require patrol officers to be the primary problem solvers. In that case, the PSO s will track (BIMS) the progress and report the results. The Neighborhood Service Coordinators (NSC) will identify three priorities in their area and work with the PSO s to successfully solve problems. Education / Information: Education / Information have two different components, the public and the officers. We distribute the following information on a bi-weekly basis to all three platoons to help them identify targets, trends, keep abreast of changes within the PSA, reports of interest or to highlight outstanding performance. The information includes: Drug hot-line calls Reported crimes by beat broken down in the current crime stop cycle (as available) New parolee/probation information (as available) Soap conditions (as available) Specific locations where crime repeatedly occurs (as available) Letters from citizens Other information of interest Information conveyed in various staff and community meetings The PSO has/will distribute a quarterly tri-fold. There are also face-to-face meetings between the PSA commander, PSO s and the patrol officers on all three watches. Enforcement is a necessary component in crime reduction, but represents only one piece in a total strategy. Education and information sharing with the public and other

16 governmental agencies is an equally important component to crime reduction. The challenge with any education / information program is the timely, efficient delivery of information. Much of the information is perishable. It appears that one way to accomplish this is within the current system established on Oaklandnet.com. I maintain the Metro (Downtown) Yahoo group information system. I update the information bulletins on a weekly basis. The monthly bulletins include current crime statistics, general information and at least one safety tip. We actively solicit participation from anyone in the Metro Area. I also maintain the PSA 1 (West Oakland) Yahoo site and update the same information on a monthly basis. In Dec 05, Monique Tsang was appointed as the new Downtown (Beats 1, 3 and 4) NSC. In Feb 07, Ms. Tsang was reassigned and these beats have temporary NSC s with the exception of beat 1X, which was assumed by Annie Sloan in Dec 07. A search for a new NSC is underway. The Beat 6X and 7X NSC is Annie Sloan who also coordinates the Weed and Seed and HUD Grant for Beat 6X. The Beat 2X, 2Y, 5X, and 5Y NCS is Sandra Sanders-West. Ms Sloan and Sanders-West have conducted numerous street clean-ups and community events. They have continued to develop partnerships throughout PSA 1 and assist in mentoring youth with projects such as Camp Defy, which along with PSO Peterson invited 23 young people to attend a week-long camp in Mendocino County. Again this year, warning signs were placed at locations of loitering by drug dealers and users. These signs prohibited people on probation and parole from loitering. Posters with photos of people who have stay away orders were also placed at specific locations. Focused Location Enforcement: The Downtown PSA will maintain the focused location enforcement that began in Oct 03. The primary targets in the PSA 1, Downtown area are: block of San Pablo Ave block of Telegraph Ave th and Broadway 4. Parks (Lafayette and Lincoln) 5. Transient Hotels 6. Clubs (Jefferies and Zazoos) The primary targets in PSA 1 (West Oakland) are: 1. Apgar and MLK/West th Street, Linden to Magnolia Campbell

17 Peralta th Street and Center st Street, West to San Pablo th Street, Linden to Chestnut Filbert Mead, Milton and Athens 10. San Pablo corridor Filbert Adeline Quality of Life Issues: Quality of life issues are not so easily quantified. Quality of life issues contribute to the negative perception of the area allowing crime and disorder to take hold. Everyone recognizes the problem when they see it, but cannot point to it on a statistical report. Quality of life issues lend to the negative perception of the area, allowing crime to flourish. They include: Abandoned vehicles Disruptive cruising commonly called Sideshow activity Homeless encampments Loitering Malfunctioning street lighting Noise Prostitution Public drunkenness Shopping cart Enforcement (Homeless) Vacant houses Vandalism Blighted properties Problem Solving: The Problem Solving Officers (PSO) will work under the direction of the PSA Lieutenant on projects in the PSA utilizing the SARA model and bringing them to a successful conclusion. Each project should take no longer than one month and the success of the project will be reported in a memo to me each month along with arrest data and the projects data into BIMS. The PSO s will also work closely with the Neighborhood Service Coordinators and the beat officer. The PSO s will also coordinate continued enforcement of the Weed and Seed project on Beat 6X and 7X as well as the HUD Project. The PSO s emphasis will be on drug hot spots and blighted areas. The PSO s will also work closely with the Service Delivery System (SDS) to ensure blighted properties are identified and restored. Patrol officers on all watches will be responsible for quality of life enforcement at the identified target areas

18 Because of the reoccurring violence and sideshow activity at downtown club sites Sgt. Kyle Thomas, Barbara Kelli (Cabaret permits) and I are working with the club owners to develop conditions that will deter the weekend criminal activity. Sgt. Kyle Thomas has been assigned the task of monitoring, documenting and filming the club activity. The Special Events coordinator has determined the cost for OPD to respond and the City of Oakland has submitted bills to the club owners for OPD s services. Patrol and Problem Solving Officers are encouraged to address Quality of Life issues as they are identified. We will monitor all discretionary overtime that is assigned to PSA 1. Violence suppression money is distributed in a few different fashion: In 5-8 hour shifts when there are minimal or no walking units are on duty. In 5-8 hour shifts walking in the Chinatown area.. In short extensions of shifts to address specific crime problems (BART 211 s) PSA 1 personnel will continue to enforce Stay Away Orders throughout the PSA. Every officer will be in possession of a photo book depicting drug violators and prostitutes with stay away orders. The District Attorney s Office will be held accountable for enforcing the condition of the stay away orders. This is the only way to ensure that violators go to jail for 30, 60 or 90 days. The D.A. s office agreed to apply stay away orders at time of arraignment for drug arrests in PSA 1. Homicides and other violence related to drugs can only be reduced if there is a police presence on the street. The creation of two walking officers on beats 2, 6 & 7 would create that bond needed between the police and the community. Walking officers in the community would eventually build trust and develop intelligence to curb the violence. The measurement of success would be the reduction in homicides and violent crime related to drugs and gang activity. With continued Weed and Seed and HUD/DOJ grant funding this will be a reality on beat 2X-Y. I have kept my own database on squad performance since the beginning of I will continue to utilize this database because it assists me in evaluating the effectiveness of our efforts as well as how influential and supportive supervisors are to our Departmental Mission. I will continue to commend and support those squads that perform their duties to the fullest. In addition, I will take direct action on those sergeants within his command who do not. Statistical data from the Crime Analysis Unit, which includes a PSA-wide overview, will be used in conjunction with the reviewing of crime reports and regular contacts with investigators to determine how our enforcement efforts are working and investigation are progressing. Having established close working relationships with each NCPC, I regularly receive community feed back on our enforcement and quality of life efforts. I regularly report significant arrests or upcoming events on his PSA and METRO/Downtown site

19 VISION/GOALS FOR 2007 The plan of action is focused on immediate goals that can be obtained within the one year watch cycle. With a second reduction of walking officers in the last three years the Metro will strive to meet the challenges of crime reduction and improving the quality of life in the downtown area. The plan of action is dependent on regular, full time staffing. The work in the Target Zones does not mean that the remainder of PSA 1 will not receive police service. We will continue to identify trends and respond to criminal activity in all areas. We will respond most swiftly to spikes in violent crime in areas outside the Target Zones. As a team, PSA 1 staff will continue to implement long-term solutions to the difficult crime issues in an ethical and professional manner. Given the appropriate staffing of PSO s, CRT and walking officers, I believe PSA 1 will enjoy a new year with reduced violence and increased accountability. The goal for this year in PSA 1 will be to enhance our relationship with the community and reduce: Part I crime by 10%. Homicides by 10% Assaults by 10 % Robbery by 10% Overall CPRB and IAD complaints by 10% To increase the productivity and performance of every officer To expand our target zones to encompass more of the district To better utilize our PSO s to facilitate Problem Solving and enforcement operations by our Patrol personnel. To comply 100% with the Settlement Agreement To reduce overtime expenditures when possible Increase partnerships with the community Kirk A. Coleman Sergeant of Police Police Service Area

20 Police Service Area 2 SUMMARY Lt. James Meeks served as the Police Service Area Commander (PSA II) during The 2007 strategies employed by staff were designed for crime reduction as well as a planned action at improving the quality of life for all citizens in PSA 2. This is a structured plan of action based on problem solving strategies and concepts that have proved successful. To gauge the success of this problem solving strategy, a set of specific time frames were utilized to ascertain the level of expected crime reduction percentages and calls from citizens concerning quality of life issues in their neighborhoods. Lastly, empirical measures were also used to calculate the actual levels of crime reduction. Police Services Area 2 is in the northern most section in the City of Oakland. PSA 2 borders begin at W. Grand Ave. and proceed north to the cities of Emeryville and Berkeley as well as Contra Costa County. PSA 2 s eastern border is the Adams Point area, Piedmont and the East Oakland hills. The western border is PSA1 extending to the City of Emeryville. PSA 2 Area consists of ten Community Policing beats with a total population of 75,704. The PSA is unusual in that it has one police beat (beat 13) that consists of three community policing beats (Community Policing Beats 13X, 13Y, and 13Z.) Police Beat 13 is the largest beat in the city in both land mass and population, with over 23,000 residents. In addition, this beat contains some of the most expensive residential properties in the city of Oakland. Similarly, the remaining areas of PSA 2 possess a more affluent residential area consisting of individual homeowners as well as mid-size apartment complexes. Most of the more affluent areas of the PSA are in the hills that border Contra Costa County and the city of Berkeley. These affluent areas are a target for persons committing property crime. PSA 2 also contains two BART stations that are utilized by a large number of riders who drive to the station. These are people who are employed in business and carry with them tools for their business. These tools (cell phones, lap tops, etc) are an attractive target for thieves. In addition, the BART patrons park their vehicles in and around the BART station, resulting in thefts and robberies. A review of the Stressors list for PSA 2 in regards to unemployment reflects a healthy employment situation for residents in PSA 2. The residents of PSA 2 have a lower unemployment rate and other related stressors than the city average of measured stressors

21 Beat 10X has the highest unemployment rate of 3.8% and the beat 13Z has a rate of.3%; the lowest unemployment rate in the city. The overall unemployment rate for the entire PSA is under 3% or half that of both the rest of the city and state s unemployment rate. Consequently, PSA 2 is a target rich location. As a result of past criminal activity, sections of PSA 2 have formed neighborhood alliances to help reduce the crime in their areas. Many of these alliances are formal in the sense of Neighborhood Watch and Neighborhood Crime Prevention Councils. The PSA has 42 established Neighborhood Watch groups with almost all located on police beats 11, 12, and 13. To impact violent crime in North Oakland in 2007 a continuing aggressive Department s Focused Enforcement plan was utilizing by the Problem Solving Officers and Neighborhood Service Coordinators to address general neighborhood concerns. This enforcement/service plan in 2008 should continue to keep violence crime low while maintaining a high level of service in the neighborhoods... Our goal in 2007 was to reduce armed/strong armed robbery which rose to 549 in 2006 compared to 471 in 2005 an increase of 16.6%. PSA 2 also has several well known citizens who are very involved in OPD s crime reduction strategy. Don Link is Chairperson of the Community Policing Advisory Board (CPAB) lives on beat 11. Nick Vigilante, who lives on beat 13, is also a member of the CPAB and is actively assists in the implementing the Citizens of Oakland Responding to Emergencies (CORE). Patrick Mc Mccullough is another person of interest due to his being in the news for his crime fighting efforts. Our current Focused Enforcement Plan is addressing the following locations: 1. Gaskill Corridor: Blocks of Lowell and West to 61st 65 th San Pablo Ave 2. Market Street Corridor: Blocks of Market and West to Adeline St. 3. Shattuck Corridor: 56 th to Alcatraz The Crime Reduction Team II (CRT) took the leadership role by identifying and targeting key offenders in each Focused Enforcement Area, emphasizing the identification, supervision and arrest of probationers and parolees. CRT conducts specialized operations (as outlined in the Focused Enforcement Plan) and addresses drug issues throughout the PSA seeking to arrest mid-level drug dealers, not just the street dealer. Our Neighborhood Service plan teams along with the Problem Solving Officer (PSO) and a Neighborhood Services Coordinator (NSC) to address NCPC priorities in respective NCPCs. The PSOs and NSCs attend all NCPC meetings and work with the community to identify and establish neighborhood priorities. We will accomplish these goals while

22 continuing to build the trust of the community by fully complying with the policies and procedures mandated by the provisions of the Settlement Agreement. STAFFING UNIT AUTHORIZED ACTUAL PSO 10 6 PSO Sergeant 1 1 CRT II 6 6 CRT Sergeant 1 1 Admin Sergeant 1 0 Staffing: PSA II staffing fluctuated during Often CRT II was not at full authorized strength. There were several occasions when there were only two or three officers assigned to the squad. This was caused by loans and transfers to other CRTs because of the high crimes occurring in other PSAs in East Oakland. For example PSA 5 was experiencing a high numbers of homicides and robberies. A plan to deal with the crimes was called (High Five) which called for combining other CTRs for several weeks along with additional support units to address the upsurge in crime. This was successful in reducing the crime in PSA 5, but left PSA II without a CTR to address the street crimes in the PSA. CRT II made several high profile arrests in The PSO position was not at full authorized strength the entire year because of the Stressor List. Because PSA II had the lowest crime in the City, PSOs were assigned to PSAs and beats with a higher crime rate. All of the PSOs working in PSA II were covering two or more community policing beats; to make up for not having a PSO assigned to a vacant community policing beat. FISCAL MANAGEMENT Appropriation FY06/07 Categories Budgeted Appropriation O & M Grants NA Personnel (excluding O/T) FY06/07 Actual Expenditures Difference $1,389, $2,240, $850, Overtime $41, $325, $283, Plagued with an upsurge in shootings and robberies, PSA 2 staff conducted numerous operations to address this. See below sections. Staff conducted numerous operations (some on overtime) that included robbery suppressions, buy bust, and assault suppressions. The community was thankful for the attention given to address these crimes. For the majority of 2007, PSA 2 s Crime

23 Reduction Team and Problem Solving Officer positions were not fully staffed due to other organizational needs. Yet the actual expenditure for Personnel cost exceeded by over $850,000. The budgeting for these positions and funding appropriation decision does not lie with at the PSA Commander level. This PSA like many others were under budgeted for personnel costs resulting in the over-expenditure. TRAINING RECEIVED AND PROVIDED Subject Hours Number of Personnel Motel Compliance 8 hrs 7 Ecstasy Recognition 4 hrs 11 Dragnet Enforcement 8 hrs 7 Firearms Training 5 hrs 7 Repelling Camps Park 5 hrs 7 In-Service Qualifications 4 hrs 11 Swat Training 240 hrs 1 Post Supervisory School 80 hrs 2 CPT 40 1 Problem Solving Officer s School 40 5 All personnel assigned to PSA II received all NSA training and updates. At the time of this report PSA II is 100% in compliance with the required time table for all NSA and OPD training. PSO officers will be attending a 40 hour Problem Solving school. PSA II participated in the Strategic Area Command training for riots and crowd management. We have also sent CRT and PSO officers to the Youth Uprising training. Subject Hours Personnel Crowd Management 8 9 Problems Solving 80 5 SIGNIFCANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS/FISCAL MANAGEMENT There were 4657 part-one crimes reported in 2006 compared to 4862 in PSA 2 had a 4.4% increase in the above overall crime rate in The PSA staff conducted over 60 crime reduction operations. PSA 2 has recently started to train PST s in crime prevention education through citizen participation. The goal was to motivate more residents to start Neighborhood Watch programs. During the year, a concerted effort was initiated by NSC s to telephone victims of property crimes to ascertain if they would be willing to initiate a Neighborhood Watch program. NSC manager Claudia Albano was contacted and is in agreement with this strategy and has agreed to assist with this action. The belief is that those who have been victimized by crime will be much more motivated to take action to protect their neighborhood. In addition, there is the added that benefit that the

24 victim believes OPD is concerned about his/her being a crime victim. Secondly, PSO s analyzed the crime trends on city streets especially around BART stations. This done to ascertain the need for putting flyers up on vehicles parked around the area. For example, advising patrons not to leave their vehicles parked on city streets with coins or other valuables can reduce a great many of the auto burglaries. This information was passed out to patrons at the Bart Station or left on their vehicle. The volunteer program was utilized to read reports and identify crime trends. This same strategy was used for potential robbery victims and car theft victims who unaware of crime patterns in an area. For example, a review of auto thefts and robberies are consistently high around the BART stations. In addition, plans were developed with BART PD to insure there is consistent police coverage in these areas to reduce auto burglaries, auto thefts and robberies. The goal was and is to prevent redundancy of security protection by both agencies operating in the area at the same time. Next PSA 2 worked with other city agencies to reduce the likelihood of crime. For example, in some areas around the Rockridge neighborhoods, street lighting has been limited or blocked by trees. This makes the area ideal for robberies and other crimes. This problem is caused by both the overgrowth of trees as well lighting that does not provide adequate illumination for the area. Public Works was contacted to address these unsafe areas. In addition it is found that the times have changed for times of robberies throughout Oakland. This is why PSA 2 PSO s adjusted their hours during the different time changes to insure that they have a clear view of the environment associated with crime in PSA 2. In addition, the PSO s worked as a team both with and without the assistance of CRT units to conduct surveillance of known crime and drug locations. Further, the PSO s collaborated with the City Attorney s office and Neighborhood Law Corps in the City Attorney s office to remove problem residential properties, businesses, and liquor stores. These magnates for crime and blight are a consistent problem city wide. Fortunately, in PSA 2 there are only two liquor stores and one bar with conditional agreements on file with the City Attorney s office. They are the Uptown Market at Shattuck and Aileen St., the liquor stores at 38 th St. and Telegraph and Dorsey s Bar at 57 th and Shattuck. PSO are monitoring the liquor facilities as well as numerous problem properties that listed in the BIMS database. In addition, Patricia Ison, who is the Director of Resident and Community Services for OHA, met with PSA 2 staff and agreed to take aggressive action with any tenants of OHA who are a problem in the community. Further, she has promised to evict problem tenants and work with the PSO s. According to the Stressor list, truancy is not a major problem. However, it does reveal that the number of truants is high in comparison to surrounding cities. Each truant is a potential burglar, robber, drug dealer or potential victim. While staffing is limited, the PAL program is an excellent way to deter truancy and other youth problems. OPD is currently working with a contract retired officer to improve the program. This can be expanded to possible include all PSAs in the city. Secondly, there are programs being offered by private organizations and Measure Y providers that can be utilized to change the direction of young people headed in the wrong direction

25 Lastly, PSA 2 took an active roll in the apprehension of offenders. The attached list of problem areas and offenders reveals that PSA has some problem areas that need a great deal of crime reduction efforts. Once we have citizens working collaboratively with OPD to rid family crime families, PSA 2 utilized other governmental agencies to create an environment that is unfriendly to criminals. To accomplish arrests, CRT officers identified known persons who are involved in criminal activity and developed a patrol booklet with suspects names, addresses, PFN numbers, parole or probation history, and corpus information. We first looked to locations where crime is most frequent. For known hot spots, buy bust operations were conducted on regular basis. Due to the manpower required to conduct such operations, PSA 2 coordinated with the PSO s and/or worked with CRT 1 doing buy busts. The target zones predicated by the calls to the drug hotline as well as working with the NCPC c and Neighborhood Watch programs. The citizen involvement was important in the selection of buy/bust sites due to the citizens providing a level of legitimacy for the operation. And secondly, the citizens vocal support proved to be invaluable in the charging and prosecution of the persons arrested. The stressor list was a tool to utilize in selecting these operations; however, a more important consideration should be the harm that the activity is doing to the neighborhood. For example, if a location is new a drug spot with numerous citizen complaints, it may prove more valuable to remove this spot immediately before it has time to develop. This is due to the fact that some well known drug locations are entrenched and may require an excessive amount of resources. It is better to first impact the long term drug locations through an assortment of CPTED concepts and problem solving strategies, so the roots of the underlying crime related issues can be corrected prior to using arrest teams to change the behavior. In addition, making arrests in these more well known drug spots leads to more violent crime as replacement drug dealers used violence to take possession of this newly vacated open area market. Another tool in the arsenal to end drug spots was probation and parole searches. PSA 2 currently maintains a data base containing individuals in drug hotspots as well as their condition for parole and probation. These searches have been and will continue to be an important tool in drug sales suppression. In addition, motor squads were utilized to conduct selective enforcement on persons coming into the PSA for the purpose of purchasing/selling drugs. On occasion, these same tactics were utilized to suppress dealers from hanging around the commercial areas of the PSA. Motor officers teamed up with one walking officer and were utilized as an effective robbery/auto theft team around commercial areas and BART stations. Fortunately, PSA 2 does not have the level of violence as do the other PSA s in the city. Consequently, teams like the TETF and gang units are not needed to the extent as these units are needed in other parts of the city. This of course does not mean that the teams will never be called, but only when needed. As stated earlier, PSA 2 is a target rich environment. Traffic officers played an important roll in limiting the impact of these interlopers. It is important that those who have active

26 criminal records realize that PSA was not a place to do business. This was accomplished through traffic investigation stops as well as the STOP program. This was especially effective in the areas of 5900 Shattuck as well as 4400 MLK. Those driving illegally and/or on suspended/revoked licenses had their vehicles towed and held for thirty days. PSA 2 PSO s have been active at working on a plethora of crime prevention projects. The PSO officers regularly walked these areas to demonstrate a commitment to problem solving and crime reduction. PRODUCTIVITY PERFORMANCE DATA CRIME REDUCTION TEAM II STATISTICS: On-View Felony Arrests: 527 On-View Misdemeanor Arrests: 85 Felony Warrant Arrests: 204 Misdemeanor Warrant Arrest: 117 Search Warrants Served: 20 Firearms Recovered:

27 Problem Solving Officer PSA 2 Stats: Felony Arrest: 146 Completed Beat Projects: 167 Special Enforcement Operation: 27 Vehicle Stop Programs: 8 OTHER PERFORMANCE DATA Nature of Incident Total Sustained/Preventable Personnel Complaints 17 1 Collisions 0 0 Pursuits 0 NA Use of Force 14 (level 4) NA As noted above, personnel assigned to PSA 1 received 17 complaints in 2007 with one sustained finding. This is remarkable when compared to the thousands of contacts that we have had with our citizens. I closely monitored the nature of these complaints with my supervisors and did not note any troubling trends. All of these issues were discussed with the SAC Captain during our quarterly IPAS reviews. To improve on our report

28 writing related to use of force incidents, SAC had a training day encompassing practical exercises as well as report writing. Assessment/Goal I was not satisfied with the increase in crime in the PSA. I take full responsibility and will continue to work to address and reduce crime and blight in Area I. The goal is to support the Area Command structure and to continue to address crime trends. Robberies are the main focus for the upcoming year. It is our goal to show a reduction in armed and strong armed robberies. We have already done several enforcement actions which have helped reduce crime in the business districts. These actions have been done on straight time and with the use of violence suppression funds. We will continue to work hard at crime reduction with a strong commitment to forging bonds with the community and city officials. Call reduction has been and will continue to be a priority of PSA II. As another goal we will continue to identify the locations that have the greatest demand on police personnel and services. These locations will be addressed to reduce their dependence upon OPD and free officers to focus on the reduction of violent crime. James E. Meeks, Sr. Lieutenant of Police PSA II

29 Police Service Area 3 SUMMARY PSA III is a diverse and unique area that presents a wide variety of opportunity and challenges when it comes to providing police service. PSA III has the Eastlake Business District that is largely a Vietnamese community. We have the Lakeshore / Grand Avenue Business District that is made up of large businesses such as Starbucks and several banks as well as small local retailers. Lake Merritt provides several opportunities for the community while presenting policing challenges for the PSA. There is the Park Blvd. and International Business Districts that are surrounded by single family residents as well as large occupancy dwellings. At the east end of PSA III we have 23 rd Avenue. In the past this street has been a haven for illegal activity such as drug dealing, auto theft and violence. This has provided a great opportunity for the Police Department, City of Oakland and community to form a great partnership in combating these problems. PSA III was dissolved as of 12 Jan 08 in favor of Area Command. Area Command will continue to work with its City and community partners to address crime and quality of life issues. STATISTICS During 2007, PSA 3 experienced a significant decrease in crime that included a 46% reduction in homicides. PSA III also experienced a 6% decrease in street robberies and 27% reduction in shootings. Crime Change Murder % Shootings Felony Assaults % Domestic Violence % Forcible Rape % Res Robberies % St./Com Robberies % Carjacking % Auto Theft % Auto Burglary % Burglary %

30 STAFFING Unit Authorization Actual PSO 11 7 CRT 7 7 The position of PSO will be staffed as academies graduate and complete field training. CRT started 2007 with four officers, but was fully staffed in September. We lost 1 officer due to transfer. Officer S. Hamilton transferred to CID in January 2007 FISCAL Appropriation Categories FY06/07 Budgeted Appropriation FY06/07 Actual Expenditures Difference O & M $91, $41, $50, Personnel (excluding O/T) $2,533, $2,425, $107, Overtime $591,565 $317, $273, For the majority of the year, the PSA 3 PSO and CRT units were not staffed fully due to other departmental needs. This resulted in the positive fiscal numbers noted above. Yet, this service area saw some of the steepest drop in crime in the city. TRAINING All personnel assigned to PSA III received all NSA training and updates. At the time of this report PSA III is 100% in compliance with the required time table for all NSA and OPD training. PSO and CRT officers attended a 40 hour CPT school and the California Narcotics Officers Association Conference for training. PSA III also sent three officers to a 40 hour Undercover School. Sgt. E. Romans attended an 80 hour Explosive Breaching School. Subject Hours Personnel CPT School CNOA Training Undercover School Explosive School

31 SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS 4601 Park Blvd: Problem Solving Officers assigned to PSA III started receiving anonymous complaints regarding loitering and possible drug activity at 4601 Park about 1 year ago. At the Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council meeting, residents approached the PSO regarding the potential problems at 4601 Park. Residents living nearby feared there was drug dealing at the house due to the constant vehicle traffic and other nuisance activity. Shortly after the meeting there was a shooting across the street from 4601 Park. The shooting was later determined to be related to persons living at and visiting 4601 Park. After the shooting the PSO, Block Captain and NSC began handing out information packets regarding 4601 Park and how to annotate and notify the police about possible criminal activity. A thorough records check showed the homeowner was on probation for drugs out of Tuolumne County. PSO III conducted a surveillance and a subsequent probation search of the residence. The officers recovered a quantity of methamphetamine and a stolen vehicle from 4601 Park. The owner of the property was arrested; however, later walked away from her drug program. Her child was taken away and placed in foster care. The PSO sent an H/S letter to the property owner. The Assistant to the City Manager as well as the Nuisance Abatement Unit became involved in the civil process. The owner of the property had a warrant issued for her arrest. PSO III officers located her and placed her under arrest for the warrant and more methamphetamine was recovered during the search incident to arrest. Approximately one month later the owner was again arrested for possession of methamphetamine. The owner failed to comply with the stipulations placed on her as a homeowner by the City Manager s Office. The owner eventually agreed to sell the property. The house was recently purchased by a family not related to the previous owner. Since the new family moved in there have been no calls for service, drug hotline calls or nuisance activity from 4601 Park. This is a great example of what can be accomplished when the City, Police Department and the Community have a strong partnership. All entities worked and communicated together throughout the entire process to achieve this much desired outcome

32 841 E18th Street: We received numerous drug hotline and neighborhood complaints calls, regarding 841 E18th St. Due to the repeated calls for service, PSO 3 & 4 and CRT 3 & 4 conducted a surveillance and subsequent probation search at this location. Based on our operation, we arrested 3 people, recovered crack cocaine, marijuana and recovered 2 firearms from inside of 841 E18th St. Ofc. Scott Wong sent the owner of the residence an H/S letter. The owner, Gertie Chavez, has responded well and is cooperating with the City, OPD and has put up a wrought iron fence. Since the surveillance operation, calls for service in and around 841 E18th St. has decreased and activity in front of the residence has dropped dramatically. Officers in the area continue to monitor the area for activity that is in front of or associated with 841 E18th St. San Antonio Park Asian Gang: Officers opened a project targeting Asian gang violence in PSA III. There had been shootings, sideshow and gang associated violence attributed to Asian gangs, specifically the Asian Street Walkers and the Oaktown Crips. Officers began identifying Asian gang members throughout the City. PSO officers worked closely with C.I.D. identifying wanted persons. As a result of this operation, several admitted gang members were arrested for shootings, robberies and firearm possession. The Asian gang related violence in PSA III, specifically around San Antonio Park has declined significantly. Targeted Parolee Compliance PSO III has continued with the Parolee Compliance Project for Officers received names of parolees from State Parole to conduct compliance checks. The PSO s conducted 15 operations over the course of 11 months. They made 40 compliance checks with 15 arrests and the recovery of 10 guns. The majority of the compliance checks were on subjects on parole for robbery. This is a significant project that demands compliance from parolees residing within the PSA

33 2266 E19th St This location has been a chronic narcotic hotspot problem for years. Information from the Drug Hotline, narcotic related calls for service and citizens complaints at various community meetings regarding narcotic related crimes allowed members of CRT-3 to develop a strategy to deal with these issues. Numerous surveillance operations were conducted by CRT-3 and PSO-3 resulted in numerous arrests. As part of the arrests, a Stay Away Order was requested by the arresting officers on behalf of the neighborhood. These Stay Away Orders were granted by the courts and when these suspects were seen in violation of the Stay Away Orders, they were immediately arrested. Information regarding which individuals had Stay Away Orders against them was given to the District 3 and 4 Patrol Officers who assisted in the enforcement of the Stay Away Orders. This enforcement continues today on a maintenance level. The result of the focused enforcement in this location has dramatically reduced the amount of narcotic related crimes on this block and created a better quality of life for the citizens in this area. 187 PC in the 1900 blk of 13 th Ave and 1800 blk of 14 th Ave Two gang related homicides had occurred within the last six months. One occurred in the 1900 block of 13 th Ave and the other in the 1800 block of 14 th Ave. CRT-3 and PSO-3 had an extensive amount of information regarding the organized Asian gang activity in District -3. Utilizing information provided to them by the Homicide Section, CRT-3 and PSO-3 were able to develop information to witnesses, involved subjects and actual suspects to the crimes. This information resulted in obtaining and serving numerous search warrants related to these incidents. The information obtained by the Officers of CRT-3 and PSO-3 led to numerous arrests of individuals responsible for each murder. PRODUCTIVITY PERFORMANCE DATA The PSO s had the following statistics for 2007: Activity Totals Felony Arrests 87 Tows 23 Misdemeanor Arrests 39 Search Warrants 5 Firearms Seized 16 S.A.R.A Projects 17 Parolee Compliance Operations

34 CRT III had the following statistics for 2007: Activity Totals Felony Arrests 273 Misdemeanor Arrests 150 Citations 87 Tows 14 Activity Totals Narcotic Operations 24 Fugitive Operations 32 Robbery Operations 23 Prostitution Operations 9 Search Warrants 20 Firearms Seized 58 Probation / Parole Searches 87 Other Performance Data Nature of Incident Total Sustained/Preventable Personnel Complaints 13 0 Collisions 0 0 J-4 3 All in Compliance K NA The previous PSA 3 Commander (now Captain Tracey) and I paid close attention to personnel matters with one on one meetings, using the IPAS program and mentoring / coaching sessions. As noted above, PSA 3 personnel received only 13 citizen complaints with no sustained findings. This speaks highly to the level of professionalism of staff and effective supervision. By utilizing IPAS, the SAC Captain and I were able to review records of all of our staff to detect any troubling trends. None were noted in PSA 3. Plans and Goals The goal of 2007 in PSA 3 was to lower our overall crime rate by working closely with our citizens and other city agencies. Through the Service Delivery System (SDS), we were able to reach this goal by reducing our overall Part 1 crimes by double digits. Projects such as the 23 rd Ave Corridor was successful because we recognized the power of teamwork. Public works, Council staff, City Inspectors, Parking Enforcement, OPD and our citizens joined together to make an impact on crime

35 PSA III was dissolved as of 12 Jan 08 in favor of Area Command. Area Command will continue to work hard at crime reduction with a strong commitment to forging bonds with the community and City Officials. Captain R. Orozco will set new goals for the Area for Fausto Melara Lieutenant of Police

36 Police Service Area 4 Summary Lieutenant Chris Mufarreh was the commander for Police Service Area IV. Lt. Mufarreh was on leave for the first part of the year, so Sergeant Richard Vierra was assigned as the acting lieutenant until Lt. Mufarreh s return on April 10, PSA IV is comprised of Community Policing Beats 20X, 21X, 21Y, 22X, 22Y, 23X, 24X, 24Y, 25X and 25Y. This roughly encompasses the area from the City of Piedmont to Keller Avenue in the Oakland Hills and the area from 23 rd Avenue to High Street from the Estuary to Highway 580. Personnel assigned to PSA IV include walking officers, problem solving officers, crime reduction team members, patrol beat officers, patrol sergeants and neighborhood services coordinators. Overall crime in PSA IV was down (-2.7%). Crimes that decreased were Auto Burglary (-24.1%), Auto Theft (-4.5%), Carjacking (-1.4), Domestic Violence (-1.2%), Felony Assault (-12.7%), Forcible Rape (-15.4%), Homicide (-43.5%), Street Robbery (1.9%) and Shootings (-8.9%). The crimes that increased were Burglary (10.54%) and Residential Robbery (52.38%). In 2007, PSA IV personnel focused on problem oriented policing techniques to respond to emerging crime problems and to target both drug hot spots and blighted properties. Both the drug hot spots and the blighted properties were identified through cooperative work with the Neighborhood Crime Prevention Councils (NCPC), council members, information received from beat officers, PSA IV problem solving officers and from the Crime Reduction Team (CRT). Neighborhood Services Coordinators (NSC) Renee Sykes, Ana Martinez and Debra Ramirez continually worked with each NCPC to identify issues regarding crime and quality of life issues. The information received from the NSC s and NCPC s was critical to the development of action plans affecting a variety of community concerns. These plans were created and coordinated by various officers within Strategic Area Command (SAC) depending on the nature of the problem. The problem solving officers worked to coordinate efforts of different City, County and State departments with the efforts of the CRT, walking officers and beat officers. One of the major complaints in this PSA is concerning robberies along International Blvd. On August 16, 2007, the PSA IV team with the assistance of other division s within the Police Department began a Robbery Suppression Operation. Within fifteen weeks of the operation, robberies declined in the targeted area by -50% and declined in PSA IV by -32%. Personnel within the PSA came together every third week and conducted sideshow enforcement as part of their mandatory overtime obligation. Officers wrote hundreds of

37 citations and were successful in suppressing the sideshow to a smaller event than it has been in recent memory. PSA IV will continue to work with its city and community partners to address crime and the perception of an unsafe environment. Staffing Lieutenant Chris Mufarreh CRT Team Walking Detail PSO s Sergeant R. Vierra Officer Sean Hall Sergeant P. Freeman Officer J. Lancaster Officer M. Perez Officer S. Festag Officer T. Sotto Officer D. Gilbert Officer M. Valladon Officer E. Barangan Officer R. Silva-Rodriguez Officer F. Martinez Officer M. McNeely Officer M. Trenev Officer R. Chan Officer E. Lara Officer B. Ocampo Officer A. Pierce Officer R. Coglio UNIT AUTHORIZED ACTUAL PSO 10 8 PSO SERGEANT 1 1 CRT 6 6 CRT SERGEANT 1 1 WALKING OFFICERS 3 3 Fiscal Management Appropriation Categories FY06/07 Budgeted Appropriation FY06/07 Actual Expenditures Difference Personnel $1,854,882 $2,060, $205, (excluding O/T) Overtime $54, $226, $172, As you will see below, PSA 4 staff conducted numerous operations to address the robberies, shootings as well as Sideshow related issues. The overtime budget for this PSA was only $54,114. This is significantly lower then some of the other areas. OT appropriation was not determined by the PSA Commander or the SAC Captain. In addition, SAC was tasked to handle the Sideshow issue in East Oakland requiring weekly operations. Through our consistent efforts, this cruising problem was neutralized

38 For the majority of the year, the CRT program was not fully staffed due to other departmental needs. Yet, we exceeded our personnel cost by $205, 198. The budgeted amount for the PSA s in general has been under funded. Fiscal appropriation of this level was well above the level of our division. Training As a result of the Negotiated Settlement Agreement (NSA) and the timelines to fully implement numerous tasks within the NSA, there was a great amount of training of all staff in PSA IV. Captain E. Tracey made training in SAC an easily achievable task in that he provided training days for the entire division. In addition to required training, PSA IV CRT and some PSO officers were able to attend the California Narcotic Officer Association (CNOA) yearly conference in November of the year. Among the required training included the following: SUBJECT NUMBER PERSONS TRAINED HOURS OF TRAINING TLO Terrorism Officer R. Silva-Rodriguez 40 hours Terrorism Analysis Officers M. Valladon & R. Silva- 30 hours Rodriguez Problem Solving All PSA 4 PSO s & CRT s 40 hours Human Trafficking All PSA 4 PSO s & CRT s 30 hours CPTED All PSA 4PSO s 20 hours Wire Tape Monitoring Officers A. Pierce & B. Ocampo 8 hours Drug Recognition Officers A. Pierce, B. Ocampo & M. 8 hours Valladon Asian Gang Training Officer R. Chan 40 hours Dual Purpose Motorcycle Officer R. McNeely 80 hours Patrol Rifle Quarterly Officers T. Sotto, J. Lancaster & F. 32 hours Training Martinez Ecstasy Drug Training All PSA 4 PSO s & CRT s 1 hour CPT All PSA 4 PSO s & CRT s 40 hours CNOA All PSA 4 CRT s & Officers R. Silva- Rodriguez, A. Pierce, M. Valladon, R. McNeely & R. Coglio 40 hours Significant Accomplishments On August 16, 2007, the PSA IV team began a much needed Robbery Suppression project on International Blvd., between 23 rd Ave. and High St. This project was addressed through a multi-faceted approach using the S.A.R.A. (Scanning, Analysis, Response and Assessment) model currently employed by the Oakland Police Department and other Police Departments across the nation. This action plan uses both traditional

39 and modern policing methods to restore order in the targeted area. A partnership involving the PSA IV team, other divisions within the Oakland Police Department, City staff and the community resulted in a collaborative problem solving that focuses on short term and long term strategies to reduce robberies and restore order in the area. Within fifteen weeks of the operation, robberies declined in the targeted area by -50% and declined in PSA IV by -32%. After a year long quest, Problem Solving Officer Sean Festag received authorization to purchase seven dual-purpose motorcycles, after submitting funding proposals to City Council members Ignacio de la Fuente for four bikes, Desley Brooks for two, and Jean Quan for one. After receiving the bikes, he recruited and trained an elite group of Problem Solving Officers who are now using the motorcycles for a wide range of law enforcement activities on their beats, as well as for special projects in the city. The dualpurpose motorcycles are lightweight and highly maneuverable, which makes them ideal for everything from the pursuit of suspects to stealth patrols of neighborhoods. No officers in PSA IV received any awards during this review period. Notable Arrests March 16, 2007, PSA IV officers conducted a city wide robbery suppression operation which resulted in 21 felony arrests and 2 misdemeanor arrests. March 29, 2007, PSA IV officers, with the help of an informant obtained possible suspect information on a homicide which occurred at 35 th Avenue and Gray Street. The information lead officers to the City of Fremont where Andre Gibson was located and arrested for murder. May 13, 2007, Sergeant Vierra was contacted by the Homicide Section to respond to the City of Sacramento to attempt to locate and arrest Juan Gonzales who was wanted for murder from PSA IV. Without hesitation, Sgt. Vierra accepted the assignment and attempted to contact the officers in his squad, along with others to respond. It was a Sunday, the teams day off and Mothers Day, which made response difficult. With the exception of PSA VI officers, no one else responded. Thirty-one (31) hours later the suspect was arrested without incident. April 20, 2007, PSA IV officers conducted a robbery suppression operation in which Officer Tom Sotto worked an undercover assignment. During the operation, Officer Sotto was approached by an individual who made references as if he was going to commit a robbery. Officer. Sotto relayed this information to nearby officers who attempted to contact the subject. As officers approached the individual, he fled on foot. Officers quickly established a perimeter and apprehended the suspect, who was armed with a handgun. The suspect turned out to be responsible for multiple street robberies in the area. June , Sergeant Vierra received a telephone call from Sergeant Cruz of the Homicide Section requesting his assistance in locating Andre Gibson who was wanted for murder. Sgt. Cruz provided Sgt. Vierra with limited information on Gibson s whereabouts; however, he requested that PSA VI officers locate and

40 arrest Gibson. Through a very detailed investigation, PSA VI officers developed information that Gibson was possibility at his home located at 3599 Pennsylvania Ave in the City of Fremont. A thorough operational plan was prepared to take Gibson into custody by PSA VI officers. During the operation, Officer Lancaster observed Gibson coming out of the residence, where he was arrested without incident. September 18, 2007, PSA IV officers served a search warrant on Calcot Lane for an Assault with a Deadly Weapon suspect and recovered forty eight (48) firearms. Productivity Performance Data PSA IV officers made a total of 1,115 arrests this year. Of those arrests, 738 were felonies and 377 were misdemeanors. In addition, 81 individuals were arrested for Parole Violations, 63 were arrested for Probation Violations and 12 (6 murder suspects) were daily bulletin arrested for the Criminal Investigation Division (CID). PSA IV personnel also severed 25 search warrants, conducted 10 buy-bust operations, 51 surveillance operations and assisted in 33 prostitution operations, arresting 78 prostitutes and Johns. CRT IV officers conducted 345 parole searches, 549 probation searches, and recovered 68 guns. Total Arrests: 1,115 Felonies: 738 Misdemeanors: 377 Probation Violations: 63 Parole Violations: 81 Search Warrants: 25 Buy-Bust Operations: 10 Surveillances: 51 Prostitution Operations: 33 Prostitution Arrests: 78 Firearms Recovered: 68 Probation Searches: 549 Parole Searches: 345 Crime Change Auto Burglary % Auto Theft 1,672 1, % Burglary % Carjacking % Domestic Violence % Felony Assault % Forcible Rape % Homicide % Residential Robbery %

41 Street Robbery % Shootings % TOTAL 4,076 4, % Other Performance Data Nature of Incident Total Sustained/Preventable Personnel Complaints 18 0 Collisions 1 0 J-4 5 All in Compliance K-4 (Level 1) 0 N/A K-4 (Level 2) 4 Within Policy K-4 (Level 3) 7 Within Policy This category was closely monitored by SAC Command. We held weekly command staff meetings to discuss many of these issues including supervision. Throughout the year, I met with the SAC Captain to review IPAS and related topics. We did not note any disturbing trends related to PSA 4 personnel. This level of accountability shows in the low number of personnel complaints. Yet, we managed to lower over crime by almost 3%. Plans and Goals In 2008, the Oakland Police Department will move to an Area Command structure. Lieutenant Chris Mufarreh is scheduled to move to Area I and Captain Ricardo Orozco will become the new Area II Commander, which will include PSA IV. Lieutenant Mufarreh will work closely with Captain Orozco to make the transition seamless. PSA IV has made significant strides towards reducing crime over the last year. Statistically, crime has decreased by -2.7% over the past year; however, we must be diligent in implementing new strategies to continue this trend. The International Blvd. Robbery Suppression project has given the Department, the community and the City the knowledge of how to strategically combat large problems and to create partnerships necessary to be successful. The success of these projects can not be determined on crime stats alone. Community perception and an officer s day to day knowledge of the area must be factored in. Community members living and working in community policing beats 20x and 23x have voiced their pleasure to Captain Orozco with the reduction of crimes in their neighborhood. This project has to be managed with continuous focused enforcement from the police department and input from the community. Here are some of the actions that will be used to maintain the efforts on International Blvd.:

42 Buy-Bust Operations Reverse Buy Bust Operations Search Warrants Stay Away Order enforcement SDS follow up NCPC involvement Traffic enforcement Directed Patrol Community education Measure Y involvement Robberies are and will continue to be the main focus for the upcoming year. It is our goal to continuously show a reduction in armed and strong armed robberies on International Blvd. and the entire PSA. We will continue to work hard at crime reduction with a strong commitment to forging bonds with the community and city officials. Chris Mufarreh Lieutenant of Police

43 Police Service Area 5 Lieutenant S. Williams commanded Police Service Area 5 (PSA 5) from January 1, 2007 to December 31, PSA 5 is one of several units within the Strategic Area Command Division (SAC).The identified 2007 goals for PSA 5 were as follows: 1. Reduce homicides within the PSA- specifically at locations traditionally known as locations were homicides occur such as block MacArthur, 82nd Ave/Birch, 71 st Ave/Hamilton, block Bancroft, Rudsdale 2. Reduce robberies within the PSA by 10% - specifically in the International corridor and on main thoroughfares via enforcement and education 3. Assaults with Firearms by 10% 4. Increase number of firearm recovery by 10% 5. Reduce Felony Assaults other than Firearms via conflict resolution education and enforcement efforts 6. Increase NCPC and Neighborhood Watch participation-specifically increase Hispanic participation 7. Provide venue for Hispanic population to consistently communicate with OPD- ultimate goal of more Hispanic representation in NCPC 8. Decrease property crimes such as auto thefts, residential and auto burglaries via education- specifically host a safety fair 9. Develop staff via training opportunities and assignments 10. Continue to educate and coordinate with the community to decrease violent crime- i.e. having community call drug hotline, working in task forces to address crime areas, write letters to District Attorney s Office requesting prosecution of historically non charged cases 11. Enlist Human Services Resources such as Youth Uprising, Radical Roving Recreation, other Measure Y, and Community Based Organizations to take a more active role in crime reduction efforts 12. Reduce citizen complaints INTRODUCTION The purpose of this document is twofold. First, it will analyze the implementation of 2007 s strategic plan for achieving the above listed goals. Second, it will outline a strategic plan for 2008 which will build on the successes of 2007 and incorporate new ideas for better results in

44 BOUNDARIES The boundaries for PSA 5 are High Street to the west, 82 nd Avenue to the east, Interstate 580 to the north and San Leandro Blvd to the south. PSA 5 is comprised of community policing beats 26x, 26y, 27x, 27y, 28x, 29x, 30x and 30y. Within PSA 5 is a mixture of owner occupied, rental housing, public housing (OHA), transitional housing, numerous youth group homes, transitional housing (Parolees returning to civilian life), warehouses converted into living spaces, three business districts (International, Foothill, and MacArthur), and various extended stay style motels Crime Statistics: PSA 5 experienced a 21.1% increase in violent crimes during In 2007 PSA 5 experienced an overall 7%** reduction in crime. Below is a table which indicates the results to specific 2007 goals*. CRIME CHANGE Homicides % Robbery % Shooting % Burglary % Auto Theft % Felony Assault % * Stats are per Crime View. ** 7% drop per OPD Crime Anaysis STAFFING UNIT AUTHORIZATION ACTUAL PSO 8 6 CRT 6 5 As documented in the above Crime Reduction Team Staffing chart, PSA 5 currently has one open position as a result of one officer on medical injury. Two officer who were assigned to the Crime Reduction Team spend approximately ½ 2007 assisting Crime reduction Team 6 with a Federal case, Project Piece Out. It should be noted that PSA 5 historically experiences the most homicides in the City of Oakland, yet has the same number of allotted Crime Reduction Team Officers or less than other Police Service Areas

45 PSA 5 has almost a full complement of Problem Solving Officers. I must also add that the officers assigned to this PSA are undoubtedly recognized as some of the most proactive top cop style police officers within the Oakland Police Department. As noted in the Problem Solving Officer Staffing chart, PSA 5 lost its beat 30y problem solving officer early in 2007 due to injury. This officer was soon replaced by an officer who was on light duty. FISCAL MANAGEMENT REPORT Appropriation Categories FY06/07 Budgeted Appropriation FY06/07 Actual Expenditures Difference O & M $65, $40, $24, Grants $25,000 $ $16, Personnel (excluding O/T) $2,548, $2,947, $399, Overtime $72, $428, $355, The figures above also include staff from the ABAT. PSA 5 Staff conducted numerous operations to address the shootings, robberies, assaults as well as Sideshow. Overtime was needed to accomplish some to these projects. While PSA 5 staff was not at 100% throughout the year, we were almost $400,000 over in our personnel expenditure. This points out the possibility of the PSA being under-budgeted in this area. The allocation of funds lies in our fiscal division. TRAINING As a result of the Negotiated Settlement Agreement (NSA) and the timelines to fully implement numerous tasks within the NSA, there was a great amount of training of all staff in PSA 5. Among the required training included: SUBJECT NUMBER PERSONS HOURS OF TRAINING TRAINED Tactical Operations All PSA 5 personnel 40 hrs/ officer Narcotics Enforcement All PSA 5 CRT 40 hrs/ officer Problem Solving All PSA 5 PSO s and 48hrs/ officer and civilian NSC s Human Trafficking All CRT 5 30 hrs/ officer CPTED All PSO s and NSC s 20 hrs/ officer and civilian Wire Tape monitoring CRT Officer M. Leite 8 hrs Course Gang Resistance Training PSO F. Shavies 40 hrs Instructor Training Course PSO F. Shavies 16 hrs

46 Patrol Rifle Quarterly Officers M. Leite, A. Jones, Training J. Saunders and G. Loud Gang Update Course All CRT officers 8 hrs/ officer SAC Commander, Captain E. Tracey, made training in SAC an easily achievable task in that he provided ALL HANDS SAC Training days. PSA 5 Crime Reduction Team officers were able to attend the California Narcotic Officer Association (CNOA) yearly conference in November PSA 5 PSO and NSC s attended The National Crime Prevention Conference in Atlanta in October PSO s and NSC s also attended a one day Problem Solving refresher course in All officers attended the required Firearms qualification and C. P. T. courses. SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENT There were several significant accomplishments made by PSA 5 staff. Crime Reduction Team notables include: Over 158 subjects were arrested, including 5 homicide suspects. The majority of arrests were occurred in PSA % Target hot spot locations Approximately search warrants were served in PSA 5 as a result of project Piece Out. Very productive buy/bust and reverse buy/bust operations conducted within the PSA in response to NCPC identified priorities, drug hotline calls, and citizen complaints Very productive prostitution operations conducted within the PSA in response to NCPC identified priorities, drug hotline calls, and citizen complaints Problem Solving Officer and Neighborhood Services Coordinator notables include: Long time eyesore Plucky s liquor store was closed Participated in a Safety Fair with Council Person Brooks, were over 500 persons attended. We handed out 200 vehicle anti-theft devises and provided prevention information to hundreds of people Beat 29X community members, PSO and NSC participated in a liquor license revocation hearing for One Stop Market (6001 MacArthur) which resulted in One Stop being subject to a conditional agreement Clean up of ¼ pound at 82 nd Ave/International Additional judges assigned to Wiley Manuel Courthouse PSA 5 NSC s presented with Unit Citation Award for their work with the community to get two additional judges assigned to Wiley Manuel Courthouse Numerous nuisance residences identified and abatement processes started using the SARA model

47 Very productive buy/bust and reverse buy/bust operations conducted within the PSA in response to NCPC identified priorities, drug hotline calls, and citizen complaints PRODUCTIVITY PERFORMANCE DATA Overall, PSA 5 staff was extremely productive in The Crime Reduction Team was tasked with addressing all open air drug locations using tactics such as buy/bust, reverse buy/bust, and surveillance operations. They also used informants to prepare a number of search warrants, provide intelligence to the Criminal Investigations Division, TEFT, and the Alameda County Narcotics Task Force. They were the primary staff used by the Youth and Family Services Section to address prostitution in the area, they assisted Special Events Section by staffing such events as A s and Raiders games, and they also worked their mandatory overtime assignments every third Saturday night to assist Patrol with Sideshow, Downtown Club and violence suppression. As a result of Crime Reduction Team 5 s ability to execute highly professional and productive operations, they were specifically asked to and participated in a prostitution operation which was to be filmed by Dateline television staff. A snapshot of Crime Reduction Team 5 s productivity performance includes: ACTIVITY Buy/bust 8 Trolling 14 Search Warrants 7 Homicide suspect arrested 5 Total Arrest Over 158 TOTALS PSA 5 Problem Solving Officers were equally as productive in As stated earlier, they worked one day every week in a Patrol capacity to assist in handling calls for service and increase communication between the two Divisions. The Problem Solving Officers also participate in prostitution, buy/bust, reverse buy/bust and surveillance operations as well as prepare and serve search warrants. They have participated in over 40 SMART inspections and attend their respective community policing beat NCPC meetings every month. OTHER PERFORMANCE DATA DESCRIPTION TOTAL Discharge of Firearm 0 Use of Force- Level 2 and above 15 Vehicle Pursuits

48 Citizen Complaints 18 Preventable Collisions 0 PLANS AND GOALS The overall goal for 2007 for the Area Commander is to use the tip of the spear, the Problem Solving Officer, and the liaison to the community, the Neighborhood Services Coordination, to ensure that comprehensive approach is used to address crime. Area 3 staff understands that policing is not done effectively in a box. Therefore, it takes all units within OPD, entities outside OPD, the community and the long absent, but very essential, Human Services Resources to continuously permanently reduce crime. Actual buy-in and consistent execution by these components will be our greatest challenge. Thus, in Target areas have been identified within the Area and relayed to Area 3 patrol officer to increase the overall teamwork approach to problem solving. These target areas, which encompass the main thoroughfares and known drug locations, account for the locations of the vast majority of violence in the Area. PSO s and NSC s have been tasked with developing and monitoring a comprehensive strategic plan to address each target zone within their Community Policing Beat. Captain A. Rachal will identify 2008 Area 3 goals. Sharon Williams Lieutenant of Police

49 Police Service Area 6 SUMMARY PSA 6 PSA 6 is the most eastern district in the city. It begins at 82 nd Ave and ends at the western border of the city of San Leandro. PSA 6 is a very diverse community. It has a population of 56,413 residents with an unemployment rate of 6.9%. This is above the unemployment rate for the city, which is 4.4%. The unemployment rate in the district ranges from 2.6% on Beat 35Y to 12.7% on Beat 31X. The district has 22.57% of its residents living below the poverty line. This is compared to 20.2% of the city s population living below the poverty line. Crime trends for 2007 in the district mirrored the rest of the city in most categories. Sideshow activity was significantly decreased in 2007 compared to This can be attributed to our no tolerance approach to sideshow activity. The district has over 40 open-air locations where illegal drugs are sold. Most of these locations are located near liquor stores. All of the beats in the PSA have active NCPCs with supportive members. There are 15 Neighborhood Watch groups in the district. Beat 31 has two, beat 32 has eight, and beat 35 has five. Beats 33 and 34 do not have any Neighborhood Watch groups and they have the highest crime rates in the district. This is an area of concern because it appears that the neighborhoods in most need of organization, in the district, have not had much success in this area. Crime Issues in 2007 I used crime analysis, crime reports, data from PSOs, CRT officers, patrol officers, and residents to conduct a detail analysis of the district. This analysis was completed in order to attempt to determine the specific crime trends the district was experiencing, the day of the week and time of day these crimes were being committed, who are most likely committing these crimes, and who are the most likely victims

50 The analysis revealed the following: Although incidents of robberies decreased in PSA6 in 2007, it continues to be a concern. It is also the crime that created the most fear for the residents that live in the district. The robberies occurred all days of the week with a slight peak on Saturdays. The robberies appeared to be concentrated between These robberies have been concentrated along the International Blvd corridor between 88 th Ave to 102nd Ave. A high percentage of the suspects have been groups of male black juveniles. They appeared to be targeting vulnerable members of the Hispanic community. Several of the suspects had been seen by the victims, loitering in and around the liquor stores, in the area before and after the robberies. Drug dealing and drug use continued to be a problem in the district. This is one of the major complaints each community group has expressed to me. This problem directly contributes to other crime trends in the district. The robberies and burglary suspects appear to be committing these crimes to support their habits. Although crack cocaine and heroin continue to be a problem, the drug of choice for the younger generation appears to be ecstasy. The rise in ecstasy use may be the underlying issue to the current crime trend.. The majority of the homicides that occur in PSA6 appeared to be gang related. The gang that is most prevalent in PSA6 is the Boarder Brothers. This is a Hispanic gang that clams territory on beats 33X and 34X. There have been several retaliatory shootings on these beats involving citizens who were not involved in gang activity. They were shot just because they were male Hispanics walking in the areas and believed to be Broader Brother gang members by rival gangs. This is a trend that needs to be watched. Gun and youth violence took a particularly heavy toll on the community. A high percentage of this gun and youth violence was linked to gang conflicts, street drug markets, and the availability of guns. Gun and youth violence was usually concentrated among groups of serious offenders and in very specific places. We attempted to affect gun and youth violence by focusing on identifiable risks. While gun and youth violence seems to pervade our city, it appears to be remarkably clustered among high-risk people, in high-risk places, at high-risk times. The concentration of violence provided an important opportunity for the police to strategically address a seemingly intractable problem

51 Response to the Crime Issues After the analysis was completed, and input from the community taken into consideration, a target area was chosen to focus the city s resources. Due to the resources available to me, it is my belief that the crime in the district must be address one location at a time to realize a noticeable level of improvement. This areas will be referred to as a HOTSPOT. The area chosen was: 82nd Avenue to 102th Ave, with B Street as the southern boundary and Plymouth serving as the northern boundary. This area has been a hot spot for narcotics dealing and violence for many years. Numerous community members in the area have identified this area as their #1 priority. We received drug hotline calls within this location and information gathered from field officers has echoed the concerns of the community. The open air drug market in this area contributes to crime throughout the district. The Beat 33X and 34X NCPC (New Horizon Neighborhood Council) has this area as a top priority. Over the last year, International Blvd, east of 90 th Ave., has been the scene of numerous shootings over the drug trade in the area. The majority of the robberies that occur in the district took place in this zone. Therefore this area was chosen as a target location. I then oversaw a coordinated effort between the appropriate city agencies, citizens and the police department to first contain the drug dealing and violence in the Hotspot, second address blighted and quality of life issues and third organize the community to sustain our efforts long term. The following resources were under the control of the PSA6 Commander and were used to address the crime and fear of crime issues in PSA6 in Problem Solving Officers Crime Reduction Team NET Rangers These entities were tasked with specific assignments. We saw ourselves as part of a team and understood we each have different very important jobs. Each job must be complete if we want to achieve our common goal. It was also imperative to continue to monitor crime throughout the district to be able to quickly address any emerging trends. This report will detail how these squads were used, how they preformed and the status of them

52 Problem Solving Officers The district is authorized for nine PSO positions. Sgt Steve Walker was their supervisor. These officers identified problem properties and individuals contributing to illegal activity in the target areas and designated them as projects. They utilized various techniques employed by the Beat Health unit to abate the problems associated with the properties. They were assigned one day a month to the Patrol Division. While there, they were encouraged to identify repeat calls for service and open SARA projects to mitigate them. They coordinated with other departmental and city resources to work these projects to logical conclusions. They were also asked to walk in the designated Hotspots on their respective beats and make quality contacts with the citizens that live and work in these areas. The Broken Window theory indicates that crime is most likely to occur in blighted areas where it appears no one cares. Walking these areas afforded them the opportunity to bond with the community. The Problem Solving Officers were tasked with addressing blight in these areas, using other departmental and city resources to address the following: o Drug houses o Illegal nuisance activity o Abandoned vehicles o Homeless encampments o Loitering o Malfunctioning street lights o Noise o Public drunkenness o Shopping Cart enforcement o Prostitution o Vandalism o Issuing restraining orders or stay-away orders o Enforcing regulatory codes STAFFING UNIT AUTHORIZATION ACTUAL Supervisor 1 1 Officers

53 Training As a result of the NSA required training there was a substantial amount of training completed by the PSO officers in PSA 6. All up to date NSA requirements have been met. On average each PSO officers completed about 35 training sessions or classes in which rosters were signed and turned in to Training in This amounted to about 72.0 Hrs for each PSO officers. In addition, 6 PSO officers and Sgt Walker attended the 3 day CEPTD. Officer Smitheram and Sgt Walker attended the 3 day National Crime Convention in Atlanta Georgia in SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENT The PSO s started 178 SARA Project in the District and closed or completed 137 of them. These projects ranged from small issues such as abandon autos to larger issues like problem properties and apartment buildings. There were (41) or Nuisance Abatement Letters sent out, mostly on beats 33, 34, and 35. The PSO s are becoming very good at sending these letters out after becoming aware of a nuisance problem. SMART inspections are being scheduled for problem locations when needed. Several major crime categories are down in the PSA, including robberies and felony assaults. The officers have responded to emerging crime trends in their areas and have seen good results. The PSO officers have formed good working relationships with community groups and citizens on their beets. The PSO officers have developed a good understanding of the problems on their beets and a have responded accordingly. PRODUCTIVITY PERFORMANCE DATA There were three hundred and twenty one (321) arrests by the PSO s in PSA 6 in For most of 2007 we had 5 PSO s. We currently have 7, Officers Lonis and Lee come over in October. The arrest varied from narcotic and warrant arrest to misdemeanor, infraction and OMC arrest

54 Successes The PSO s continue to work on projects in their areas to reduce crime and fear of crime. The PSO s continue to attend their NCPC and SDS meeting and are addressing the Communities priorities. The officers continue to build stronger relationships with Community members while working with them to come up with long term solutions to problems. The officers are also doing a better job using the PSO data base to document their projects. We have seen a decrease in many part 1 type crimes such as robberies in the District; I believe that the work and presence of the PSO s as well as the NET team officers have made a significant impact in crime in the District. Challenges The PSOs have received the new PSO vehicles, which were badly needed. The Officers have not received the computers for the vehicles because of some technical problem. They are running into problems trying to confirm warrants, check probation and parole status and check vehicles status. The PSos are allotted 9 officer positions for Dist 6. Once they are fully staffed this will put them past the 8-1 Supervisor to Officer ratio. This will also become an issue with other PSO squads. Plans and Goals The PSOs attempt to make the transition to geographic policing a smooth as possible. They will continue to monitor crime trends and respond. They also will continue to work on the communities priorities based on their NCPC groups. They also plan to work more with CRT and the NET team on major projects in the area. Crime Reduction Team. The Crime Reduction Team had the primary responsibility for narcotics related enforcement in the target areas. Officers used different techniques to conduct short and long term investigations towards the apprehension and identification of individuals involved in criminal activity. The Crime Reduction Team conducted buy/bust and surveillance operations. The Crime Reduction Team was tasked with conducting, at minimum, three buy/bust operations and two reverse sting operations per month

55 The Crime Reduction Team was also tasked with locating drug houses in the targeted areas and developing information, to either serve search warrants or conduct parole/probations searches, on these locations. Once this was done, the Crime Reduction Team worked closely with the Problem Solving Officers to initiate and mitigate Beat Health projects. They were also encouraged to present cases to the United States Attorney for charging. The Crime Reduction Team worked closely with the Criminal Investigation Division (CID). They consistently located and apprehended wanted persons. They also assisted CID investigators by providing them with intelligence and information about suspects they were looking for. The Crime Reduction Team worked several prostitution operations each month. The Crime Reduction Team provided patrol officers and the PACT Team with a list of probationers and parolees involved in criminal activities in the target areas. C.R.T.-VI had a full and productive year. Numerous search warrants and arrests were made throughout the district. C.R.T.-VI was involved in operation Piece Out with the D.E.A. This operation was the largest operation of this type in the history of the Oakland Police Department. This operation took a majority of the unit s resources and time (10 months). OPERATION Piece Out : This operation consisted of undercover work consisting of rolling and static surveillance operations. The officers assigned to this project had never been involved in a Federal Investigation prior to this assignment. All of the members involved served in the best traditions of the Oakland Police Department and through their efforts, secured the federal indictment of twenty-six suspects. The members of the Operation Piece Out task force made a total of 16 wall stops during this operation. These stops yielded 20 felony narcotic possession arrests and secured the federal and state indictments of several others. During the course of the investigation, the officers and supervisors involved recovered over 46 ounces of heroin, quantities of cocaine and marijuana from the arrested persons. Additionally, the team prevented a shooting by arresting two subjects who were overheard on the wiretap as they were on their way to shoot a man in the City of Antioch. The suspects were stopped while en-route and a 9mm pistol was recovered from their vehicle

56 In addition, while there was down time during the wire operation, the members of the team were responsible for an additional 76 felony arrests, 22 misdemeanor arrests and a total of ten firearms were recovered City wide. These arrests included five members of the Walnut Street Boys street gang. These arrests ended the violence between the 96 th Avenue group of drug dealers and Walnut Street. These efforts reduced the numbers of H&S calls for service in this area dramatically. Two firearms, a quantity of Rock cocaine and marijuana were recovered during these arrests. Officers while assigned to Piece Out continued to meet their mandatory Sideshow overtime requirements and conducted numerous violence suppression operations for the good of the order. The conclusion of the case was on 24 Oct 07. This consisted of coordinating the response and deployment of several hundred Oakland Police Officers, DEA Agents, IRS Agents, ICE Agents and their supporting staff. The Take Down occurred without incident and thirty-two search warrants were simultaneously served. During the service of these warrants, an additional forty-five ounces of heroin, one and a half pounds of marijuana, one ounce of methamphetamine, $11,800 in cash and twenty-two firearms were recovered. Nine additional suspects were also taken into custody for various state narcotic and weapons charges. Three vehicles were administratively seized due to their involvement in the heroin trade. The Sergeants involved with the operation received the Medal of Merit for their dedication to duty during this project. The members of the team received the Unit Citation Award for their outstanding service. In conclusion, during the ten months the Oakland Police Department was involved, Operation Piece Out netted the following: 26 suspects federally indicted 12 state arrest warrants issued 9 additional state cases 32 firearms seized Drug sales on Walnut Street was disrupted 76 felony arrests made during down time 22 misdemeanor arrests made during down time Favorable relationship with DEA was maintained Over $20,000 seized Over 90 ounces of heroin and other dangerous drugs were seized

57 SEARCH WARRANTS SERVED: C.R.T.-VI has prepared and served fifty-four search warrants throughout the year. This number does not include search warrants that we have assisted other units and/or outside agencies serve. These warrants have all been for illicit narcotics in the District six area. Quantities of Cocaine, Heroin, Methamphetamine, Marijuana, firearms and MDMA have been recovered due to these searches. These warrants have been served in a tactically sound manner and have not resulted in injury to the public or members of the unit. All of the members of the unit received a Letter of Appreciation from the Tracy Police Department for assisting them in the service of a search warrant in our jurisdiction. The Tracy Police Department commented on our professional conduct and was thankful for our assistance. NSA COMPLIANCE: Members of C.R.T.-VI are in compliance with the NSA required training. TRAINING ATTENDED: Five members of C.R.T.-VI attended the 43 rd Annual, 40 hrs C.N.O.A. conference, which was held in Reno, Nevada. This training was very useful and job specific to the units objectives in the field. Officer D. Sawyer 8295P attended the Acting Sergeant School. Officer D. Sawyer is now eligible to be utilized as a supervisor during my absence. All members of the unit attended Taser recertification training. Officer M. McGiffert 8483P attended a sixteen16 hour Human Trafficking Course. Six members of the unit attended C.P.T. Officer A. Leal 8587P, M. McGiffert 8483P, D. Sawyer 8295P and Officer T. Martin 8623P have attended P.R.O. quarterly training as required. FUTURE TRAINING NEEDS: Two of the members of C.R.T.-VI will reach their transfer cap at the end of One of these members (Officer D. Sawyer) is an Acting Sergeant. Therefore additional Acting Sergeant Training will be needed for a member that meets the qualifications

58 C.N.O.A. Training seminars are of great use to the unit. In the District Attorney s office they have come to require this type of training for an officer to give expert testimony. STAFFING: UNIT AUTHORIZATION ACTUAL Supervisor 1 1 Officers 6 6 At the beginning of the year C.R.T.-VI had a total of four members, with one of those assigned to the D.E.A. Two of those members were promoted to the rank of Sergeant (Sergeant Todd Mork and Sergeant Benard Ortiz). New members were obtained and the unit has six officers and one sergeant. I recommend that this unit be staffed with eight officers to better serve the Citizens of Oakland. This would make operations easier without the need of relying on other units to backfill positions. Several members are P.R.O. s, Academy Instructors and Tactical Operations Team Members. This requires that they go to training repeatedly and are not available due to their collateral duties. Additional members in the squad would overcome this disability and would ensure greater productivity

59 ARREST STATS: C.R.T.-VI (Officers McGiffert, Leal, Martin, Vass & Sawyer) After a successful operation seizing a kilo of cocaine. In addition to the statistics achieved during Operation Piece Out, C.R.T.-VI arrested several additional persons: o Sixty-five possession/possession for sales of narcotics cases o Fourteen sales of narcotics cases o Thirteen possession of marijuana for sales cases o Twenty-two felony other arrests were made o Twenty-eight felony warrant suspects (including two homicide suspects) o Eighteen felony warrant suspects were apprehended o Twenty-seven vehicles were towed o Seventeen firearms were seized C.R.T.-6 I continues to strive for excellence and additional operations and arrests are anticipated

60 NEIGHBORHOOD ENFORCEMENT TEAM The NET was created on the 15 th of September 2007 to provide enhanced patrolled to two redevelopment project areas. The Coliseum Redevelopment Project Area provided the funding for four fulltime police officers to patrol equal-length segments of International Boulevard, between 22 nd Avenue and the San Leandro border. While initial officer deployment is along International Boulevard, these officers will eventually service all commercial corridors and neighborhoods.the Central City East Redevelopment Project Area also funded four officers to initially focus on International Boulevard and its environs. The four officers funded by Central City East would eventually patrol MacArthur Boulevard and other areas within the Central City East Redevelopment Area. In the 3 ½ months the officers were assigned to this unit, they have been doing outstanding work. ARREST STATS: Category September October November December Monthly Total 1. Felony Narcotic Arrests 2. Felony Warrant Arrests 3. Felony Other Arrests 4. Vehicle Stops 5. Walking Stops 6. Misd Arrests 7. Misd Warrant Arrests 8. Field Contacts 9. Firearms Recovered 10. Tows Stop Data forms 12. Citations

61 HIGHLIGHTS: o On 15 September 2007 Officers L. Ausmus and S. Seder were working as a two man unit. They were patrolling in the area of Blk of MacArthur Blvd. While on patrol the officers heard two gun shots, and saw a vehicle speeding away from the area of those shots. The officer s detained a passenger who had fled from the vehicle and determined that he had just been the victim of an attempted car jacking. The officers received information on the location of the suspects and after a search two suspects were arrested. The officers also recovered an assault rifle and one pistol. During the subsequent interview, one suspect admitted his involvement in the attempted car jacking. o In the first month of operation the NET squad has assisted in joint operations with the Vice Crimes Unit. These operations included 2 Area 2 prostitution stings along the Macarthur and International corridors from first ave to High St. These operations resulted in 17 arrests for prostitution related offenses. o NET also conducted joint surveillance operations with CRT V. These operations focused on narcotics dealing on International and Macarthur corridor. These operations resulted in 8 felony arrests for various narcotics violations. o NET assisted CRT VI in the service of two search warrants that resulted 3 felony narcotics and weapons violations as well as the of 3-4 oz of narcotics and several weapons. o Officers C. Cox and L. Sincerny have made 5 arrests for Illegal DVD and CD sales along the International corridor. This has been a concern of business owners in the area. This enforcement has resulted in 5 felony arrests

62 o On 29 Oct 2007 Officers Cox and Sincerny made a walking stop on a suspect in the 7000 Blk of Macarthur. The suspect fled on foot and got into a vehicle. The officers gave pursuit and when they approached the suspects vehicle the suspect turned his vehicle toward Officer Cox and accelerated. Officer Cox was able to avoid being struck. A few minutes later a citizen called the police and directed Officers Sincerny and Cox to the location where the suspect had parked his vehicle and fled on foot. The Officers were then directed to the location where the suspect threw a loaded 45 Cal revolver and a large amount of narcotics. The officers were able to ID the suspect via indicia in the vehicle and a warrant was issued for his arrest. o On 15 Nov 2007 Officers Jensen and Rosin made a bike stop on a suspect in the Blk on International Blvd. During the stop, the subject was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of narcotics and possession of a loaded o The N.E.T squad has arrested 7 individuals along the International corridor for violation of stay away orders. These stay away orders are a condition of their felony probation for drug sales in these areas. NSA COMPLIANCE: All NET members are up to date on all NSA training. TRAINING ATENDED: o Officer L. Ausmus attended the 40 hour CNOA training conference in Nov o Officers R. Jensen, R. Rosin and S. Seder all attended the OPD Dual Purpose Motorcycle School. o Officer K. Staggs attended an 80 hour Entry Team Training course in Oct of

63 o Officer S. Seder attended a 40 hour Advanced Sniper School in Oct o Officer L. Ausmus attended a 40 hour Basic Hostage Negotiation school in Oct o Officer R. Endow attended the OPD 40 hour U/C School in Dec STAFFING ISSUES: There are no current staffing issues for the NET UNIT AUTHORIZATION ACTUAL Supervisor 1 1 Officers 8 8 RANGERS The Oakland Park Rangers Unit is comprised of peace officers that work as a unit within the Police Department under the Strategic Area Command (SAC). The primary goal of the Rangers is to enhance the quality and safety of citywide parks and properties, which consists of over 120 parks, 3,000 acres of parkland, 30 facilities and 47 multi-use fields. The unit also has primary jurisdiction for the Oakland Zoo. The Rangers maintain Volunteer Bicycle patrols in Joaquin Miller Park as well as the Diamond Canyon open space area. The overarching goal of this unit is to ensure that parks are a safe haven for the children of Oakland. The concept of isolation of children from crime and having them participate in group activities has proved to be effective in crime prevention method. Parks and Recreation Centers provide activities for children that eliminate the need to malinger and become apart of the criminal element. Summary of Rangers of Activities o Patrolled 139 parks, 28 recreation centers, the Oakland Zoo, lodges and public golf courses, sports complexes

64 o Located and abated two large homeless encampments, and with the assistance of the Public Works Agency, cleaned and abated over twenty areas where individuals were or had been camping. o Opened 7 quality of life projects. o Had 23 parks cleaned and groomed as part of the Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) process. o Managed and maintained the Volunteer Bicycle Patrol Program which has been expanded with 5 new volunteers. o Recovered 13 stolen vehicles. o Conducted over 12,000 security checks of Parks and Recreation properties. This Ranger Section was assigned 2 rangers for the first 9 months of the year and 3 rangers for the remaining 2 months. One ranger has been on ODI,. The table below represents the enforcement action taken by the Ranger Unit. FIELD ARRESTS CITATIONS CONTACTS REPORTS ASSIGNMENT REPORTS SERVICE REQUESTS PARKING CITATIONS Totals STAFFING UNIT AUTHORIZATION ACTUAL Supervisor 1 1 Officers

65 Training: The entire unit is up to date on the NSA training. Additionally, two rangers completed acting sergeants school (40 hrs). All Rangers are current on their firearms qualification and CPT. Plans: The Office of Personnel has recruited and established an eligible list for the Ranger classification. Since September 2007, two new Rangers have graduated from the police academy, effectively doubling the Ranger staff from two to four. Another Ranger will graduate from the police academy in January We plan on having the remaining positions filled by the end of With all of our positions, we plan to restore the regular scheduled hours that the parks are patrolled back to 16 hours daily, from 9:00 AM 1:00 AM. Goals: o Achieve full staffing. o Prevent unruly picnics in the parks during the year. o Reduce the level of crime in parks. o Increase the number of volunteers in our programs. o Continue to initiate quality of life projects. o Prevent parties at rented locations from turning into sideshow type scenes. OVERALL STAFFING For PSA6 AT YEAR END OF 2007 UNIT SERGEANTS ACTUAL OFFICERS ACTUAL AUTHORIZED AUTHORIZED PSO CRT NET RANGERS FISCAL MANAGEMENT Grants In Jan of 2007 Beats 34X and 33X had $46, in funds from a Weed and Seed grant to combat drugs, prostitution, and gang violence. The funds were used to pay officers on an overtime basis to work these two beats addressing these issues

66 Appropriation Categories FY06/07 Budgeted Appropriation FY06/07 Actual Expenditures Difference O & M Grants $46, $46, Personnel (excluding O/T) $203, $269, $65, Overtime $98, $36, $62, PSA 6 staff conducted numerous operations to curtail crime issues as well as Sideshow. Some of these operations required overtime to accomplish. OTHER PERFORMANCE DATA Data indicating need for corrective action. List the numbers for each category IAD Complaints Total Sustained Not- Sustained Pending Unfounded Exonerated PSO CRT NET 6 1 Rangers 1 1 Collisions Total Preventable Non Preventable PSO 6 0 CRT 6 0 NET RANGERs 0 Provide a brief narrative on any issues identified in your command requiring correction. None Seen

67 Measuring Successes/Failures Reported Part One Crime for 2006 compared to 2007 for PSA %Change UCR Category CRIMINAL HOMICIDE - MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT HOMICIDE % CRIMINAL HOMICIDE - MANSLAUGHTER BY NEGLIGENCE % FORCIBLE RAPE - RAPE BY FORCE % FORCIBLE RAPE - ATTEMPTS TO COMMIT FORCIBLE RAPE % ROBBERY - FIREARM % ROBBERY - KNIFE OR CUTTING INSTRUMENT % ROBBERY - OTHER DANGEROUS WEAPON % ROBBERY - STRONG-ARM (HANDS, FISTS, FEET, ETC.) % ASSAULT - FIREARM % ASSAULT - KNIFE OR CUTTING INSTRUMENT % ASSAULT - OTHER DANGEROUS WEAPON % ASSAULT - HANDS, FISTS, FEET, ETC. - AGGRAVATED INJURY % BURGLARY - FORCIBLE ENTRY % BURGLARY - UNLAWFUL ENTRY - NO FORCE % BURGLARY - ATTEMPTED FORCIBLE ENTRY % LARCENY THEFT (EXCEPT MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT) % MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT - AUTOS % MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT - TRUCKS AND BUSES % MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT - OTHER VEHICLES % ARSON - STRUCTURAL - SINGLE OCCUPANCY RESIDENTIAL % ARSON - STRUCTURAL - OTHER RESIDENTIAL (APARTMENTS, ) % ARSON - STRUCTURAL - STORAGE (BARNS, GARAGES, ETC.) 1 0 #DIV/0! ARSON - STRUCTURAL - INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING 1 0 #DIV/0! ARSON - STRUCTURAL - OTHER COMMERCIAL (STORES, ETC.) 2 0 #DIV/0! ARSON - STRUCTURAL - COMMUNITY/PUBLIC (CHURCHES, ETC.) % ARSON - STRUCTURAL - ALL OTHER STRUCTURES ARSON - MOBILE - MOTOR VEHICLES % ARSON - MOBILE - OTHER MOBILE PROPERTY 0 0 #DIV/0! ARSON - OTHER (CROPS, TIMBER, FENCES, SIGNS, ETC.) % Grand Total %

68 PLANS AND GOALS Goals Goals for 2007 are as follows: To increase the productivity and performance of every officer and supervisor in PSA 6. To continue focusing and coordinating the staff in PSA 6 on violent crimes in the target zones. To reduce violent crime in PSA 6 by 15%. To motivate the Problem Solving Officers assigned to PSA 6 to commit to a minimum of three years as PSO in this district. To strengthen the NCPCs within the PSA by convincing the leaders of the smaller community groups within the PSA to actively work with the NCPCs. To ensure the personnel assigned to PSA 6 will continue to be trained in accordance with all of the provisions of the Negotiated Settlement Agreement. Freddie Hamilton Lieutenant of Police

69 Oakland Police Department Bureau of Field Operations Special Operations Section Annual Report

70 SPECIAL OPERATIONS SECTION Section Functions and Responsibilities In January 2007, the Special Operations Group (SOG) name was changed to the Special Operation Section (SOS). The Special Operations Section maintained the original premise of the Special Operations Group. The Special Operations Section strategically aligned and co-located units with related enforcement responsibilities in an effort to augment the Department s ability to impact violent crime. The co-location of units in the Special Operations Section increased intelligence sharing, the sharing of personnel and equipment resources, and overall interoperability. On 14 July 2007, the Special Operations Section was moved from the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) to the Bureau of Field Operations, Strategic Area Command. This move included a reorganization of the Special Operations Section. The Targeted Enforcement Task Force (TETF) and the officer assigned to the Administrative Support Unit (ASU) remained in CID under the Homicide Section and the Field Support Unit (FSU) remained in CID under the Felony Assault Section. Under the Strategic Area Command, the Special Operations Section acquired the Special Operations Section Administrative Unit (formally the Special Operations Section), the Helicopter Unit and a position at the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Task Force. The Special Operations Section move and reorganization occurred to support geographical command. The Special Operations Section co-located units with city-wide enforcement and support responsibilities. Units with investigation support remained in CID. The Special Operations Section consists of the following units, all with citywide enforcement and support responsibilities: Special Duty Unit I (SDU I - PACT) SDU I works closely with California State Parole and the Alameda County Probation Department to target and arrest high-risk probationers and parolees. SDU I conduct compliance checks on probationers and parolees and attend Police and Corrections Team (PACT) meetings. SDU I concentrate on street level enforcement. As a result, they make a high volume of arrests

71 Special Duty Unit II (SDU II Gang Unit) SDU II conducts gang enforcement operations and works closely with Criminal Investigation Division Investigators to provide follow-up investigative assistance on gang related offenses. SDU II also works with the District Attorney s Office, community based organizations and other governmental agencies to impact gang activity. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Task Force Officer The DEA Task Force coordinates drug enforcement efforts among the DEA, state and local law enforcement agencies. The DEA Task Force provides several advantages to participating agencies which include: Sharing resources (equipment, technology, etc.) with state and local officers to combat drug trafficking; Increasing investigative strategies by deputizing state and local officers as federal drug agents, extending their jurisdiction; Providing state and local participating agencies with a share of forfeited drug proceeds; and Paying overtime and investigative expenses for state and local agency participation. Special Operations Section Administrative Unit (SOS Admin) The Special Operations Section Administrative Unit coordinates a variety of specialized units within the Department. These specialized units cover the Department s law enforcement capabilities that require specific technical proficiency and/or have a focused purpose. The Special Operations Section Administrative Unit provides the Department with expertise, selection process, training and specialized equipment. The coordinators are assigned to the Special Operations Section Administrative Unit. However, the individual member / employee that provides the capability work under their assigned commander in their designated Bureau, Division and Section. Reserve Detail The Oakland Police Department Reserve Detail provides volunteer support to the Department by supplementing the full-time officers in the Bureau of Field Operations. The reserve coordinator is a sworn officer responsible for facilitating the selection, training and deployment of the reserve unit

72 Evidence Technician Detail The Evidence Technician Detail is responsible for documentation, evidence collection and crime scene processing. Evidence Technicians collect DNA evidence, fingerprints, hair and fiber, instrumentalities of the crime, tool marks, shoe prints, etc. Technicians also diagram and photograph crime scenes. The Evidence Technician Detail is managed by the Technician coordinator. The Technician coordinator facilitates the selection and training (initial and on-going) of technicians, administers the yearly draw, orders supplies and manages the technician equipment. The Technician Coordinator also provides expertise at crime scenes and responds to crime scenes, as needed. Canine Unit The Canine Unit deploys police canines which enhance the safety of officers and citizens and increases the Department s ability to capture criminals and locate evidence. Police canines include patrol canines, narcotic detection canines, tracking canines, explosive detection canines and accelerant detection canines. The canine program is managed by a canine coordinator. The canine coordinator is responsible for training canine handlers and their dogs, record keeping, equipment purchases, semi-annual POST canine certification and facilitating veterinary health needs. The canine coordinator also serves as a subject matter expert for the Department and at Use of Force Boards. It takes approximately five to six months to certify an OPD canine team for deployment in the streets. Marine Unit The Marine Unit provides security for the Estuary and Port of Oakland facilities. As a collateral duty, reserve and sworn officers patrol and monitor the waterways around the City of Oakland. The boat patrols also conduct critical infrastructure inspections (bridges, Port, etc.) and provide marine capabilities for the Tactical Team Tactical Operations Team The tactical operations team handles incidents that extend beyond the capabilities of the standard officer. The tactical team receives specialized training and equipment to respond to critical incidents. These incidents can include barricaded suspects, hostage rescue, mobile intercepts, high risk search/arrest warrants and crowd control. The tactical team is a collateral duty for the members / employees assigned. The tactical team coordinator facilitates training, equipment purchases and planned tactical operations. The tactical team is divided into five elements:

73 The SWAT / Entry Element responsible for arrest / react, chemical agent deployment, physical entries into structures and vessels, etc. The Sniper Element responsible for observation, and intelligence and has the capability to deliver precision shots at long, medium and short distances. The Tactical Negotiation Team responsible for negotiations in critical incidents including hostage situations, suicide attempts, barricaded suspects and civil disorder. The Tactical Operations Support Team responsible for the documentation, dispatch and outside agency liaison for the incident and tactical commander during a critical incident. The Tactical Emergency Medical Support responsible for preventive, urgent and emergency medical care during a high-risk law enforcement special operation. The Tactical Operations Team meets the California POST Level 2 requirements and recommendations. Homeland Security The Homeland Security Unit is responsible for working with Local, Regional, State and Federal agencies to prepare, prevent, respond and recover from a terrorist attack or catastrophic natural disaster. The Homeland Security Unit participates in the Super Urban Area Strategic Initiative (SUASI) working groups and other Homeland Security working groups, applies for grant funds, provides training to member/employees at the Department and other City agencies, coordinates the Terrorism Liaison Officers (TLO) and updates Homeland Security related policies as needed. The Homeland Security Unit also works with Local, Regional, State and Federal agencies in planning multi-agency training exercises. Homeland Security responsibilities are a collateral duty for the involved members/employees. Air Support Unit The primary goal of the Air Support Unit is to assist officers in the apprehension of suspects by quickly responding to crimes in progress. The unit, which operates citywide, uses aerial surveillance to assist in ground searches, high-speed vehicle pursuits, foot chases, and large area searches. The aerial advantage provided by the Air Support Unit enhances officer safety, minimizes risks to citizens and assists in the deployment of patrol units during major incidents. The Air Support Unit also acts as a Force Multiplier conducting flights over various calls for service and enabling a smaller work force to complete other assignments and tasks. The Air Support Unit also provides vital assistance to the Oakland Fire Department by locating unreported fires, saving numerous hours in fire suppression through early detection

74 Staffing The following table shows the staffing levels of Special Operations Section at the end of 2007: Position Authorized Positions Filled Positions Authorized Strength Lieutenant % PRS 1 0 0% Sergeant % Officer % Annuitant % During 2007, SOS was moved from Criminal Investigation Division to Strategic Area Command and reorganized. As a result, SOS experienced a number of staffing changes, creating a reduction of overall strength compared to the previous year. Staffing Changes Command and Support In 2007, SOS had a vacant administrative sergeant position. This vacancy was created in 2006 when Sergeant Tim Shaver transferred to Patrol. Sergeant Shaver was not replaced and the vacancy carried over into On 14 Jul 07, PRS Jenny Wong transferred from SOS to the Homicide Section and PRS Claudia Irving transferred from the Homicide Section to SOS. PRS Irving is on a long term medical leave. Her absence started while assigned to Homicide. As a result, the PRS position in SOS is currently vacant. Due to her medical leave, SOS is unable to fill the position with a permanent PRS. Special Duty Unit I Police and Corrections Team (PACT) In January 2007, Officer Michael Mack and Officer David Martinez transferred out of SOS from SDU I to Patrol. Officer Doug Walker (Patrol) and Officer Bruce Vallimont (PSO) filled the open SDU I positions. SDU I has one police officer vacancy which was carried over from

75 Special Duty Unit II Gang Unit On 14 Jul 07, Officer Eugene Guerrero transferred out of SOS from SDU II to CID creating a vacancy. On 14 Jul 07, Officer Eric Karsseboom moved from the Targeted Enforcement Task Force (TETF) to SDU II to fill the vacancy. In September 2007, Officer Karsseboom moved from SDU II to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Task Force creating one vacancy in SDU II. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Task Force There are no police officer vacancies in the DEA Task Force. Special Operations Section Administrative Unit (SOS Admin) On 14 Jul 07, the SOS Admin Unit was moved to SOS. In Dec 07, Sergeant Gary Tolleson retired from the Oakland Police Department, creating a vacancy. In Dec 07, Sergeant Phil Green transferred from the Homicide Section to SOS Admin to fill the vacancy. SOS Admin has one police officer vacancy (reserve coordinator) which was carried over from Air Support Unit On 14 Jul 07, the Helicopter Unit was moved to SOS. In August 2007, Sergeant Kyle Thomas was loaned (90 days) to the Helicopter Unit for pilot training. On 10 Mar 07, Officer Chad Ingebrigtsen transferred from Patrol to the Air Support Unit. On 18 Aug 07, Officer Jon Vanerwegen transferred from Patrol to the Air Support Unit. There are no police officer vacancies. Annuitants In 2007, SOS acquired two annuitants, retired Officer Greg Rickman and retired Officer Sheri Mercadante. On 14 Jul 07, Rickman and Mercadante transferred from SOS to the Felony Assault Section. In Mar 07, retired Officer Robert McFarlane resigned his position as an annuitant. Retirements: Sergeant Gary Tolleson 7089 Service Retirement 30 years

76 The Special Operations Section currently assigned personnel are the following: COMMAND AND SUPPORT Rank Name Serial Number Lieutenant of Police Darren Allison 8034 Sergeant of Police VACANT PRS VACANT SPECIAL DUTY UNIT I (Police & Corrections Team) Rank Name Serial Number Sergeant of Police Jeffrey Ferguson 7353 Police Officer William Bergeron 7828 Police Officer Chris Crabtree 7725 Police Officer Richard Kane 8137 Police Officer Doug Walker 7626 Police Officer Bruce Vallimont 8256 Police Officer Ingo Mayer 8299 Police Officer D Vour Thurston 8262 Police Officer VACANT SPECIAL DUTY UNIT II (Gang Unit) Rank Name Serial Number Sergeant of Police Randy Brandwood 7867 Police Officer Clifford Bunn 8059 Police Officer Douglas Keely 8287 Police Officer Gerardo Melero 8053 Police Officer Robert Roche 8580 Police Officer Eric Milina 8019 Police Officer VACANT Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force Police Officer Eric Karsseboom

77 SPECIAL OPERATIONS SECTION ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT Rank Name Serial Number Supervision Sergeant of Police Phil Green 8012 Canine Coordinator Police Officer Marty Hughes 7676 Technician Coordinator Police Officer Tye Kushner 7899 Reserve Coordinator Police Officer VACANT HELICOPTER UNIT Rank Name Serial Number Sergeant of Police Richard Hassna 7383 Police Officer Sean McClure 7993 Police Officer Chad Ingebrigtsen 8209 Police Officer Joseph Villalobos 7358 Police Officer Jon Vanerwegen 8376 As a result of the SOS reorganization, the following units and personnel remained in the Criminal Investigation Division (CID): Targeted Enforcement Task Force (TETF) and the Intelligence officer moved to the Homicide Section: Sergeant Randy Wingate, Officer Larry Robertson, Officer Steve Valle, Officer Leo Sanchez, Officer Omega Crum, Officer John Kelly, Officer John Gutierrez Field Support Unit moved to the Felony Assault Section: Officer Robert Romero, Officer Gregg Williams, Officer Kevin Kaney, Officer James Henry, Officer Joe Kroushour, Officer Roger Lee, Officer Roberto Gutierrez, Officer John Muschi, Officer Mike Healy

78 Fiscal Management Report With the reorganization in Jul 07, the Special Operations Section budget was divided among the Strategic Area Command and the Criminal Investigations Division. Below if the fiscal report for Special Operations Section Admin (Canine, Technician Detail, Marine Unit, and Tactical Team). SOS Admin (101343) Expense Budgeted Encumbered Spent Available Personnel $736, $524, $212, Overtime $541, $127, $413, O&M $91, $13, $28, $50, Activity and Revenue Summary In 2007, the Special Operations Section seized $296, The exact portion of funds seized cannot be determined, as the majority of cases will not be resolved until the following year. Training In 2007, the Special Operations Section participated in the divisionwide Strategic Area Command training. This training was one day and focused on tactics, searches and use of force. SOS members also attended Annual Firearms Qualification, Negotiated Settlement Agreement Mandated Training, and Department required In-Service Training. The following is a list of training that SOS members attended in 2007:

79 Outside Training Course & Hours Number Trained Gang and Terrorism Conference 32 hours 1 CBRNE (BEAR Cat) Orientation 16 hours 1 Tactical Commanders Course 40 hours 1 Suicide Bomber Course 40 hours 1 NIMS ICS 400 Advanced ICS 8 hours 1 NIMS ICS 300 Intermediate ICS 24 hours 1 Basic Drug Asset Forfeiture 24 hours 1 Helicopter Pilot Recurrent Training 24 hours 1 Simmunitions Safety Officer Certification 40 hours 3 Helicopter Transition Flight 40 hours 1 Airborne Law Enforcement Air Crew 24 hours 2 DEA Basic Drug Law Enforcement 80 hours 4 Central Coast Gang Investigator Course 40 hours 1 Prison Gangs 8 hours 2 Product Integrity Training 16 hours 1 California Gang Summit 40 hours 2 SWAT Training 24 hours 1 Urban Shield 24 hours 1 Inspection & Orientation Police Boats 8 hours

80 Department Provided Training Course & Hours Number Trained In Service Firearms Qualification - 4 hours 42 DVD Santa Rita Jail Intake Searches -.5 hours 16 CLETS Training 1 hour 2 Field Based Reporting 10 hours 12 Law Enforcement Response to Terrorism 8 hours 2 Legal Update for Command 2 hours 1 Telestaff Scheduling System 5 hours 1 Academy Instructor Update Law 3 hours 2 Taser Update for Commanders 1 Intake Desk Training -.5 hours 2 Command Staff Retreat 8 hours 1 Use of Force Update 3 hours 1 National Response Plan 4 hours 1 Patrol Rifle Operator 8 hours 1 Domestic Violence Lineup Training -.5 hours 1 Tactical Team SCBA Training 10 hours 4 Tactical Team Entry Element 10 hours 9 NIMS ICS 100/200/700 Basic ICS 8 hours 2 Officer Involved Shooting Investigation -.5 hours 2 Multimedia Surviving Deadly Assaults 2 hours 2 Instructor Development Course 40 hours 1 Firearms Secondary Weapon 1 hour 5 In-Service CPT Training Course & Hours Number Trained CPT Probation and Parole Update 1 hour 16 CPT Elder Abuse 4 hours 16 CPT Driving 6 hours 19 CPT Professionalism and Ethics 2 hours 14 CPT Arrest and Control 4 hours 19 CPT Intelligence Update 2.5 hours 15 CPT First Aid / CPR Refresher 4 hours 19 CPR Work Place Harassment 2 hours 19 CPT Firearms 10 hours 19 CPT Interpersonal Communications 2 hours

81 General and Special Order Training Course & Hours Number Trained DGO C-8 Oleoresin Capsicum -.5 hours 34 DGO J-6 Red Light Camera Enforcement System -.5 hours 23 DGO J-4/J-4.1/TB III-B Pursuit Policy 1 hour 33 DGO K-3/K-4/K-4.1 Use of Force Policy -.5 hours 25 DGO B-12 Firearms Range Program -.5 hours 35 DGO F-4 Plainclothes Operations -.5 hours 8 DGO I-15 In Car Video Management System -.5 hours 19 DGO D-17 PAS & ipas Sup/Cmndrs/Mngrs 3 hours 7 DGO B-7 Public Appearances -.5 hours 2 DGO B-6 Performance Appraisals -.5 hours 4 DGO C-4 Uniforms and Equipment -.5 hours 3 DGO D-16 Check In and Orientation -.5 hours 2 S.O Probable Cause Arrest Authorization -.5 hours 34 S.O Performance Appraisal Revision -.5 hours 13 S.O Performance Appraisal -.5 hours 35 S.O Revision of DGO M hours 6 S.O Term TB V-T.1 Internal Invest. Procedure -.5 hours 17 S.O Term DGO M-3 & TB V-T.1 Internal Inv. -.5 hours 15 S.O MOR hours 1 S.O Retaliation Against Witnesses -.5 hours 1 Other Departmental Publication Training Course & Hours Number Trained TB V-T Discipline Policy -. 5 hours 35 TB III-S In-Custody Ingestion of Narcotics -.5 hours 25 TB III-H Impact Munitions -.5 hours 1 TB V-G Use of Police K hours 1 TB V-F.2 Chemical Agents 1 hour 1 TB III-H.1 Use of Taser -.5 hours 1 RWM N-1 Misdemeanor Citations -.5 hours 36 RWM N-2 Traffic Citations -.5 hours 36 RWM R-2 Stop Data Collection Forms -.5 hours 36 MEMO Promotional Consideration -.5 hours 36 IAD Pitchess Motions -.5 hours

82 At the end of 2007, SOS sworn staff was in full training compliance with 61 of 64 (95%) tasks listed in the Training Division s Training Plan Status Report. The three tasks that SOS was not in compliance with were the Law Enforcement Response to Terrorism (one officer), DGO I-15 In-Car Video (four officers) and Field Based Reporting (two officers). SOS sworn staff was in full compliance with all NSA training. At the end of 2007, SOS reserve officers were in training compliance with 47 of 64 (73%) tasks listed in the Training Division s Training Plan Status Report. Nine of the tasks not in compliance only have one reserve officer on the non compliance list. This reserve officer is new and has not gone through the field training process yet. Significant Accomplishments All Special Operations Section enforcement units conduct operations using a strategic team approach as opposed to generalized freelance enforcement. As a result, SOS was able to make 1500 felony arrests (many of which were violent felons and/or parolees) with 23 investigated Use of Force incidents. SDU I - PACT SDU I primarily targets offenders active to Parole and Probation. They focus on street level enforcement versus long term investigations. As a result, SDU I makes more arrests than any other unit in SOS. In 2007, SDU I made 76% (1144) of the arrests in SOS. SDU I also recovered 69% (170) of the firearms in SOS. The following are some of SDU I s noteworthy accomplishments: In 2007, SDU I conducted at least three separate searches at locations that revealed significant illegal marijuana grow operations. In Oct 07, SDU I conducted a probation search on a suspected marijuana grow and seized 1100 plants and 15 pounds of hashish. In Nov 07, SDU I served a search warrant on a suspected marijuana grow and seized sixteen firearms. May 2007, SDU I conducted a probation search at nd Ave and seized almost one pound of cocaine, a pistol and $1, Jul 2007, SDU I officer conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block Hegenberger Rd during a sideshow operation. One of the occupants of the vehicle was on parole. Pursuant to a Parole search, the officers recovered four pounds of cocaine. Aug 2007, SDU I served a search warrant at th Ave and seized over three ounces of narcotics, one rifle, three handguns and a rocket launcher

83 Sep 2007, SDU I served a search warrant at 5227 International Blvd. They recovered four ounces of methamphetamines, one assault weapon, two handguns and $30,000. Dec 2007, SDU I conducted probation searches at Lochard Ave and 156 Louvaine. They recovered three pistols, one rifle, 2.5 pounds of marijuana and $112,600. SDU II Gang Unit SDU II focuses on gang enforcement and investigation. During 2007, they arrested several members of various violent gangs in Oakland, including members of the Hell s Angels, Border Brothers, Nortenos, Asian Street Walkers, etc. Their efforts have impacted the gang activity in Oakland. The following are some of SDU II s noteworthy accomplishments: South Side Locos/Surenos SDU II officers conducted a vehicle stop on 57 th Ave and arrested three South Side Locos members in possession of firearms. SDU II served a search warrant on 86 th Ave. They seized 12 firearms (which included 3 assault weapons) and arrested an individual that was connected to Arizona Surenos. The individual was also operating an illegal marijuana grow operation. In 2007, SDU II directed its efforts at the South Side Locos membership, making several arrests. As a result, of their efforts, there has been a noticeable decrease in the presence of SSL members in Oakland. Border Brothers On 1 Sep 07, three gang related homicides occurred within a 24hr period. SDU II officers were called in and quickly located several witnesses. The witnesses identified individuals who were responsible for the homicides. On 27 Sep 07, as a result of SDU II s diligence, a warrant was issued for a Border Brother Gang member who was responsible for two of the homicides. Five days later, SDU II took the suspect into custody. On a later date, SDU II arrested two additional Border Brother Gang members for their involvement in the homicides. On 20 Oct 07, four individuals were participating in pre-raider game tailgate party just outside the Coliseum parking lot on Baldwin Ct. During the gathering, the four individuals were shot by Border Brother Gang members. SDU II began talking with informants and assisting the investigator with interviews. On 2 Nov 07, as a result of SDU II s efforts four Border Brother gang members had been identified and taken into custody for the four counts of Attempted Murder 664/187 PC. Nortenos In early 2007, Alameda County Sheriff's investigator on viewed a shooting in the 2400 block of Fruitvale Ave. SDU II officers identified and arrested three Norteno "Fruitvale Gangsters" who were charged with the shooting. SDU II officers also prepared and executed a search warrant at one of the suspect's residence and recovered additional evidence

84 In 2007, there were a series of gang related shootings. It appeared these shootings were being committed by the same suspect who identified himself as a Norteno. SDU II officers interviewed witnesses and utilized informants, eventually identifying the suspect. The suspect, a juvenile Norteno, was arrested and convicted of the shootings. Arrested over forty Norteno Gang members in Awards / Commendations In 2007, SDU II Officers Gerardo Melero and Cliff Bunn were two of three officers at the Department nominated for the honor of Officer of the Year. Officer Melero was voted by his peers as Officer of the Year. In Dec 07, Officer Rob Roche received the Silver Star for courageous action during the apprehension of an individual who was involved in shooting a police officer. In 2007, members of SDU I and SDU II received a Captain s Commendation in recognition of their exceptional performance in SOS. Significant Events In 2007, an SOS officer was involved in an Officer Involved Shooting (OIS). In May 2007, a traffic officer was shot while conducting a vehicle stop. The officer did not suffer life threatening injuries. Officers assigned to TETF and SDU II located a suspect hiding under a house. While attempting to take the suspect into custody, officer(s) believed that the suspect was reaching for a weapon. A SDU II officer fired his weapon at the suspect. The suspect was fatally wounded. The Officer Involved Shootings were found Justifiable by the Oakland Police Homicide Section and the Alameda County District Attorney s Office. The shooting is awaiting review by a Use of Force Board

85 Productivity Performance Data In 2007, members of the Special Operations Section SDU I and SDU II made a significant number of arrests and recovered a substantial amount of drugs and money. The following is a list of SDU I & II s activity Felony Arrests 246 Firearms Recovered 21 Homicide Suspects Arrested $ 7,595, (Street Value) Narcotics Recovered 23 pounds of Cocaine 4 pounds of Heroin 5 pounds of Methamphetamines 135 pounds of Marijuana $296, in US Currency Seized 34 Search Warrants Served Conducted 245 Probation Searches Conducted 318 Parole Searches Unit The following table shows Productivity Data for each SDU: Felony Narcotics Felony Other Homicide Suspects Firearms Recovered Narcotics Recovered Probation / Parole Searches SDU I pounds 532 SDU II pounds 31 Total pounds 563 Other Performance Data The following table shows the performance data for the Special Operations Section in 2007:

86 Incident Type Total Incidents Use of Force - Investigated Level 1 1 Use of Force - Investigated Level 2 7 Use of Force - Investigated Level 3 25 Use of Force Reported Level Complaints 36 Allegations 117 Vehicle Pursuits 7 Vehicle Collisions - Preventable 2 Vehicle Collisions - NPA 1 Use of Force Data In 2007, Special Operations Section officers were involved in 173 uses of force. The following table shows the number of Use of Force incidents for each unit in SOS: Unit Investigated Investigated Investigated Reported Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Total SDU I (46%) SDU II (45%) Reserve (3%) Air Support (5%) SOS Admin (1%) Total

87 Of the total Use of Force incidents, one was Level 1 (.5%), seven were Level 2 (4%), twenty five were Level 3 (14.5%) and one hundred forty were Level 4 (81%). Level 1 Use of Force: One (100%) involved the discharge of a firearm. Level 2 Use of Force: Six (86%) involved strike to the head (other than with an impact weapon) and one (14%) involved the use of an impact weapon. Level 3 Use of Force: Twenty-one (84%) involved weaponless defense techniques other than control hold, two (8%) involved the use of the Taser and two (8%) involved a firearm discharge at a dog. Level 4 Use of Force: One hundred sixteen (83%) involved intentionally pointing a firearm at a person, seventeen (12%) involved the use of a control hold, four (3%) involved a level three use of force reported as a level four (weaponless defense technique other than a control hold) and three (2%) involved the use of weaponless defense techniques applied to vulnerable areas. SDU I & II officers were involved in a majority (157 of the 173) use of force incidents. One hundred five involved the intentional pointing of a firearm at an individual. SDU I s primary function is street level enforcement. SDU II utilizes a combination of street level enforcement and investigation. As a result, SDU I and II have increased encounters with violent individuals on the street and in residences (parole/probation searches, search warrants etc). In SDU I, 1.6% (18) of their 1144 arrests resulted in an investigated use of force. In SDU II 3.7% (13) of their 356 arrests resulted in an investigated use of force. Overall, 2% (31) of the 1500 Felony arrests made by SDU I & II resulted in an investigated Use of Force incident. This low percentage is significant, given the violent nature of targeted offenders and the high volume of contacts, detentions and arrests made by SDU I & II. Complaint Data In 2007, there were 36 complaints made against members of the Special Operations Section

88 Number of Complaints and Status Status Unit Exonerated Unfounded Sustained ICR Open Total SDU I SDU II Reserve Air Support Total The 36 complaints contained 117 separate allegations of misconduct. The following is a list of the allegations of Manual of Rules violations: General Conduct Conduct Toward Others Discrimination Conduct Toward Others Demeanor Performance of Duty Obedience to Laws and Regulations Department Property and Equipment Use of Force Reports and Booking Truthfulness - 1 The top three alleged Manual of Rules violations were Performance of Duty (68%), Conduct Toward Others (12%) and Use of Force (10%). The two sustained complaints were for two preventable vehicle collisions, violation of Manual of Rules Department Property and Equipment. Officers assigned to SDU I & II received a majority of the complaints. However, SDU I & II officers engage in street level enforcement and make a high volume of contacts, detention and arrests. In comparison, 1.9% (22) of the 1144 Felony arrests made by officers in SDU I and 2.8% (10) of the 356 Felony arrests made by officers in SDU II resulted in a complaint. These percentages would decrease if the number of complaints were also compared to the number of their contacts and detentions. There have been no sustained or not sustained citizen complaints against personnel assigned to the Special Operations Section

89 Plans and Goals Maintain compliance with NSA training and practice requirements Coordinate with Probation on GPS monitoring. Purchase new equipment and technology with Gang grants to assist the Gang Unit in addressing gang activity in Oakland. Add a gang analyst and juvenile probation officer to the Gang Unit. Organize the Oakland Police Departments involvement in Homeland Security (collateral duties involving training, working groups, terrorism liaison officers, SUASI, etc.)

90 RESERVE DETAIL Staffing The Reserve Detail is authorized seventy five reserve positions. The following table shows the staffing levels the Reserve Detail at the end of 2007: Position Authorized Positions Filled Positions Authorized Strength Captain 1 0 0% Lieutenant % Sergeant % Officer % Staffing Changes Reserve Officer Michael Tate resigned Reserve Officer Tony Hare took a medical leave of absence Reserve Officer Jeffrey Duel took a medical leave of absence Reserve Lieutenant Stephen Balero took a medical leave of absence Reserve Officer John McGovern was hired and is beginning Field Training One new reserve officer was recruited in However, two applicants are currently in the background investigation process. There were thirty six telephone inquires made to the Recruiting Section and fifteen applications submitted. Training Reserve Officers participated in multi-agency training exercises involving simulated nuclear devices. Fiscal Management Report Reserve Unit (105623) Expense Budgeted Encumbered Spent Available Personnel Overtime O&M $ $10.00 $

91 Significant Accomplishments Reserve personnel participated in the following activities: Violence Suppression Buy-Bust and Prostitution Stings Burglary and Robbery suppression operations Marine Unit Patrol Sideshow detail Oakland A s and Warrior games DUI check points Jack London Square detail Community Service - Oakland s Asian Student Youth Committee Oakland Museum White Elephant Sale fund raising Awards / Commendations The Reserve Detail received letters of appreciation from citizens and outside agencies, including the Port of Oakland and Oakland Museum Board. Productivity Data Reserve Activity Total Hours Worked 1,756 Traffic enforcement (citations issued) 163 Stolen Vehicles recovered 20 Towed vehicles 75 Felony Arrests 118 Misdemeanor Arrests 197 Reports submitted (offense and assignment) 375 Primary dispatched unit 1,623 Cover assignments 1,447 Other Productivity Data In 2007, reserve officer(s) assigned to the Reserve Detail received two Internal Affairs complaints, which are pending. Reserve Officers were also involved in one Level 3, five Level 4 uses of force and one vehicle pursuit. There were no vehicle collisions

92 Plans and Goals Develop and conduct an on-going reserve recruitment effort. Provide training for Reserve Supervisors in the use of less lethal munitions. Research the use of reserve officers in other work assignments such as the Criminal Investigations Division. Increase the number of reserve officers

93 EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN DETAIL Staffing 2007 Staffing of the Evidence Technician Detail is the following: Position Authorized Positions Filled Positions Authorized Strength Civilian 15 14* 93% Sworn % * One civilian technician is assigned to the Crime Lab Staffing Changes Technician Creed resigned as a Police Evidence Technician to enter the OPD Police Academy Technician Coogler was reclassified as PST II. Technician Mary Juno is on extended personal leave. Technician Michele Gribi is out for extended period of time due to injury/illness. Technician Cheryl Cooper is out for extended period of time due to injury. Officer Cory Hunt transferred to the unit and is training. Technician Natalie Azzarello was hired and is in training. Due to unfilled positions, sickness and injury, staffing was a major challenge in Often there were only one or two technicians working during a shift. During the year, twenty people were interviewed to fill existing positions. Of those interviewed, only Technician Azzarello was hired. Two additional persons were selected for hiring but failed the background investigation. Currently, there is one candidate in the background investigation process. Due to attrition (resignation, retirement, and transfers), the Technician Detail is projected to lose three to four technicians in the next two years

94 Training Six Technicians were sent to initial training in the use of the Total Station Computer Mapping System (40 hours). The technician detail helped train Police Recruit Academy classes in the documentation and processing of crime scenes. Fiscal Management Report See Fiscal Management Report for SOS Admin. Productivity Data During 2007, Police Evidence Technicians processed over 100 homicide scenes. The technicians also processed numerous felony assaults, rapes, domestic violence incidents, shootings, robberies and burglary scenes Other Productivity Data The Evidence Technician Coordinator did not receive any Internal Affairs complaints and was not involved in any uses of force, pursuits or vehicle collisions. The Evidence Technicians report to the Patrol Division. Other performance data relevant to the individual Technician should be found in their Division s Annual Report. Plans and Goals Work on switching to digital camera technology this will be a significant challenge due to training and initial equipment cost. Hire and train new technicians to bring the Technician Detail to its authorized strength. Acquire and train the Technician Detail on new technology (portable UV lights for biological and hair/fiber evidence, laptop computers for field based reporting). Develop training plan and protocol for the Evidence Technicians regarding the use of the Total Station Computer Mapping System

95 Special Operations Section Canine Unit

96 CANINE UNIT Staffing In 2007, Canine Teams were assigned throughout the Department. Throughout the year, twelve were assigned to Patrol, one was assigned to the Canine Coordinator in the Special Operations Section, one was assigned to the DEA Task Force, one was assigned to TETF, five were assigned to Airport Security and one was assigned to YFSD. The Canine Teams were the following: Officer Canine Patrol Officer John Fukuda Mancha Officer Mark Chinen* Bahzil Officer Tyler Fought Taz Officer Diane Ward* Harley Officer Alex Jose Cuda Officer Daniel Sakai Doc Officer Albert Liwanag Baker Officer Brett Estrada Argos Officer Marcell Patterson Vader / Mako Officer Daniel Gil Max Officer Samuel Armerding Drake Officer Samuel Francis Stivo Special Operations Section Officer Marty Hughes Moises DEA Task Force (Narcotic Detection) Officer Eric Karsseboom Xena TETF (Narcotic Detection) Officer Steve Valle Sarah Airport Security Unit (Explosives Detection) Officer Michael Stolzman Quualban Officer Andrew Trenev Chendo Officer Tamara Cundy Xxenos Officer Hamann Ngyuen Zobi VACANCY Youth & Family Services Division (Tracking) Officer Phong Tran Jackson * Officer s Diane Ward and Mark Chinen s Patrol dogs are cross trained in narcotics

97 Staffing and Dog Changes In January, Officer Ryan Gil left the Missing Persons Unit, leaving his bloodhound Jackson. Officer Phong Tran joined the Missing Persons Unit and started working with bloodhound Jackson. In February, Officer Keith Samuels left the Airport Security Unit due to his transfer cap. Officer Samuel s dog Hero was returned to ATF. In February, the Department added two new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Explosive Detection Teams to the Airport Security Unit. Officer Tamara Cundy and her dog Xxenos and Officer Hamann Ngyuen and his dog Zobi joined the Airport Security Unit. In July, Officers Randy Bandino and Brandon Wehrly left the Airport Security Unit due to promotion to the rank of Sergeant. Both their dogs Lila and Benny were returned to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). In July, Officer Marcell Patterson returned his dog Vader to our current vendor, due to medical reasons. Officer Patterson received another dog Mako. Officer Patterson certified Mako for Patrol in October. Training Every patrol canine handler is required to attend a weekly five hour training sessions. In addition to the required training, all of the canine handlers logged a total of 3,364 hours of individual training time. In January, twelve canine handlers attended the California Narcotic Canine Associations annual Narcotic and Explosive Detection conference (40 hours). Fiscal Management Report See Fiscal Management Report for SOS Admin. Significant Accomplishments Three handlers participated in the Western States Police Canine Association Competition. They competed in five trials. Canine handlers participated in seventeen public relations demonstrations. Officer Karsseboom s narcotic dog, Xena, recovered $277,000 and over 460 pounds of marijuana

98 Performance Data The table below shows the total number of requests for all of the Departments canine teams, how those canine teams are deployed, and the success of those varied deployments. Canine Requests & Deployments Requests for Service (Patrol dogs) 1034 Dogs Deployed 585 Suspects Found 79 a.) Yard Searches 364 b.) Building Searches 135 c.) Security Checks 122 Narcotics Searches Narcotic / Money Recoveries a.) Marijuana b.) Cocaine c.) Heroin d.) Meth e.) Hashish f.) Ecstasy g.) Money $277,325 Explosives Detection Searches 173 Tracks 5 Bites 24 Public Relations Demonstrations 17 Arrests 228 Prevention by Presence * 191 * Note: Prevention by Presence means that the dog/handler team contributed to the successful detention and/or arrest of suspects by preventing flight and/or resistance of suspect(s). Other Performance Data The Canine Coordinator did not receive any Internal Affairs complaints and was not involved in any uses of force, pursuits or vehicle collisions. In 2007, there were twenty four canine bites. The canine handlers report to various Division s with the Department. Other performance data relevant to the individual handlers should be found in their Division s Annual Report

99 Plans and Goals Increase training time with the canine teams and Tactical Team. Organize additional training for Canine Teams to include live fire, simunitions and tactical exercises throughout the year. Train six canine handlers to become proficient in tracking techniques as an additional method of locating suspects. Increase the number of narcotic detection cross trained canine teams. Provide continuous line-up training to keep the members current on canine related subjects

100 Special Operations Section Marine Unit

101 MARINE UNIT Staffing The Marine Unit boat driver is a collateral duty. The boats are staffed on a part time voluntary basis. The staff consists of officers and sergeants from various Departmental units. Staffing Changes The following officers joined the unit: Sergeant Phil Green, Sergeant Rick Andreotti, Officer Stires, Officer John Mendez, Officer Devon Underwood, Officer Robert Race, and Officer Doug Chimpky. Fiscal Management Report The Marine Unit has no independent budget. See Fiscal Management Report for SOS Admin. Training The Marine Unit trained with US Coast Guard MSST s in the area of boat handling and operations. The Marine Unit also trained with the Tactical Team in maritime operations. Significant Accomplishments In 2007, the Marine Unit took possession of two new 29 Almar patrol boats, purchased with grant money. In 2007, sold 1976 Willard Police/Fire boat. Performance Data The Marine Unit participated in numerous activities in the Oakland Estuary and San Francisco Bay to include the following:

102 Assisted US Coat Guard with security during Opening Day on the Bay. Assisted US Coat Guard with security of the USS Sherman off loading of cocaine seizure. Assisted US Coat Guard with security during Fleet Week. Assisted US Coat Guard with security during the Kaboom fireworks display. Assisted US Coat Guard with helicopter operations. Assisted the Naval Post Graduate School and Lawrence Livermore Lab with Maritime Radiation Detection. Participated in Special Olympics Torch Run. Participated in Alameda County Sheriff s Urban Shield training. Responded to Bay Bridge oil spill. In 2007, the Marine Unit logged over 1000 service hours. The hours included maritime patrol, critical infrastructure inspection and tactical team training. Other Performance Data Since the Marine Unit is a collateral duty, other performance data relevant to the individual boat driver should be found in their Division s Annual Report. Plans and Goals Train additional boat operators. Continue training with the US Coast Guard. Coordinate with the US Coast Guard for Critical Infrastructure protection related to Homeland Security. Sell remaining 1987 Farallon patrol boat

103 Special Operations Section Tactical Operations Team

104 TACTICAL OPERATIONS TEAM Staffing Position Authorized Positions Filled Positions Authorized Strength Tactical Commander % Entry Team Leader % Entry Team % Sniper Team leader % Sniper % Observer % TNT Coordinator/Leader % TNT % TNT Logistics % TOST Supervisor % TOST % Staffing Changes Officer Alex Jose left the Entry Element. Officer Kevin Kaney left the Sniper Element. Captain Kozicki was promoted to Deputy Chief and left the tactical team as tactical commander. Lieutenant Tracey was promoted to Captain. Lieutenant Green was added as a Tactical Commander. Lieutenant Allison was added as a Tactical Commander. Fiscal Management Report The Tactical team has no independent budget. It has been funded through asset forfeiture and other Departmental sources. See Fiscal Management Report for SOS Admin

105 Training Semi-monthly training occurs for ten hours and additional training is offered periodically. TOST trains monthly for ten hours per session. TNT trains quarterly for ten hours per session. Operation Urban Shield: Team training that was conducted 24 hours a day for 2 days. The training tested the teams in hostage rescue operations, land navigations, simulated bio-hazard attack, and maritime interdiction. Eight members of the Tactical Team participated in this training hosted by the Alameda County Sheriff Office. Participating teams came as far away as Boston. The OPD team placed third among 25 teams. Placer County Advanced SWAT School: This was a 32 hour school in which tactical teams were tested on tactical operations as well as firearms proficiency. Eight members of the Tactical Team, including one sniper, participated in this training exercise hosted by the Placer County Sheriff Office. The OPD team placed second among 12 teams. Tactical Breaching Course: The Alameda County Sheriff Office hosted a tactical breaching course concentrating primarily on the use of explosives during tactical breaching. The 80 hour course consisted of both classroom and practical applications in the field and ended with a CAL OSHA examination in which all who passed were licensed by the state to conduct explosive tactical breaching. The OPD Tactical Team sent 15 members to this course and all passed the CAL OSHA exam. This course was funded by Homeland Security. Maritime Interdiction Courses: The Alameda County Sheriff Office hosted a Basic and Advanced Maritime Interdiction course, which was funded through Homeland Security. The Basic and Advanced courses were both 40 hours and consisted of classroom and practical application. The OPD Tactical Team sent 7 members to this training. Trident Concepts CQB Training: 12 members of the Tactical Team attended a 5 day, 60 hour, Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Operators Course instructed by Mr. Jeff Gonzales. 12 members of the Tactical Team then attended a 3 day, 30 hour, CQB Weapons Course

106 Significant Accomplishments Purchased new Tactical Team equipment vehicle. Refurbished new HNT van. Purchased new Bearcat armored vehicle. Trained entire tactical team on the use of Night Vision Goggles (NVG s). Conducted joint training with OFD Hazmat and ACSO Bomb Squad, using SCBA gear. Added SWAT doctors to the tactical team. Performance Data Total Call Outs - 23 Pre-planned Operations - 12 Outside Agency Assists 6 Team Call Outs - 5 Use of Force (attributed to Tactical Team) 1 dog bite Arrests 25 Firearms Recovered - 4 Other Performance Data Since the assignment to the Tactical Operations Team is a collateral duty, other performance data relevant to the individual should be found in their Division s Annual Report. Plans and Goals Organize additional CQB training from Trident Concepts with Mr. Jeff Gonzales for the entire tactical team. Train the remainder of the Tactical Team on Maritime Interdiction. Implement explosive breaching (policy, training, equipment, etc). Explore the purchase of a robot for tactical operations. Conduct joint training for the entire tactical team (Entry, Sniper, HNT & TOST). Purchase new weapons for entry and sniper element

107 Special Operations Section Air Support Unit

108 AIRPORT SUPPORT UNIT Staffing Position Authorized Positions Filled Positions Authorized Strength Sergeant % Officer % Staffing Changes On 14 Jul 07, the Helicopter Unit was moved to SOS. In August 2007, Sergeant Kyle Thomas was loaned (90 days) to the Helicopter Unit for pilot training. On 10 Mar 07, Officer Chad Ingebrigtsen transferred from Patrol to the Air Support Unit. On 18 Aug 07, Officer Jon Vanerwegen transferred from Patrol to the Air Support Unit. There are no police officer vacancies. Fiscal Management Report The Air Support Unit expenditures were: Air Support Unit (105660) Expense Budgeted Encumbered Spent Available Personnel $662, $606, $56, Overtime $18, $92, $74, O&M $522, $9, $496, $16, The Air Support Unit attempts to provide six day coverage every week. It is a requirement that at least one pilot is certified as a Command Pilot when the helicopter is operating. Currently, there are only two Command Pilots (Sergeant Hassna and Officer Villalobos). As a result, to provide the coverage and relief, fulfill the Command Pilot requirement, conduct maintenance and in house training, the Air Support Unit has needed to spend overtime money. Furthermore, the Air Support Unit was short pilots for the first part of the year. These factors contributed to the excess spending in overtime. The Air Support Unit is in the process of training pilots to the Command Pilot level

109 Training The Air Support Unit provided new pilot training to Sergeant Kyle Thomas (who was on loan) and Officer Jon Vanerwegen. The training was conducted in house and utilized the Air Support Unit s training helicopter. Their training is on going. Air support Unit officers received annual flight training in Arizona. They must be evaluated annually by the Departmental Certified Flight Instructor. Significant Accomplishments Recently, the Air Support Unit has been involved in Homeland Security flights. They are the most active aerial unit tasked with the responsibility of patrolling the East Bay Shoreline in support of Maritime Homeland Security. This includes aerial inspections of the following potential terrorist targets: The Oakland International Airport The Port of Oakland The Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge The Oakland Coliseum Union Pacific Railroad Lines Bay Area Rapid Transit Lines Performance Data Radio Assignments Arrest Assists Dispatched PC 18 Self-Initiated PC 68 Total PC 23 Flight Hours 459 PC 60 General Crime VC 72 Narcotics H/S 64 Traffic VC 2 Special Assignments VC 8 Training Felony Warrants 23 OFD Assist 71.3 Misd. Warrants 1 Maintenance & Repair 61.9 Other Felonies 120 Homeland Security Other Misd. 141 Total Flight Hours Total Arrest Assists

110 The Air Support Unit has also assisted outside agencies in a wide variety of activities. The table below represents the total number of assists by year: Other Performance Data In 2007, member(s) assigned to the Air Support Unit received two Internal Affairs complaints, which were unfounded. Member(s) were also involved in one Level 3 and seven Level 4 uses of force and one non-preventable vehicle collision. There were no pursuits. The complaints, uses of force and collision were not connected to Air Support Unit assignments. Plans and Goals Purchase P25 compliant radios for interoperability through homeland Security funds. Provide seven-day week coverage for the patrol division. Increase overall flight hours from to 1200 hours. AIRPORT SECURITY SECTION Responsibilities The mission of the Airport Security Section is to enhance safety and security at the Oakland International Airport (OAK) by providing a full range of effective and competent law enforcement services on a twenty-four hour basis. The unit has three primary goals at the OAK. They are: 1. Enforce the Transportation Security Administration s (TSA) security directives 2. Respond to any violation at a security screening checkpoint, security breach or any other incident requiring a law enforcement presence in under five minutes 3. Present a safe and positive environment for the flying public Airport Security Section Officers work cohesively with the TSA, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Alameda County Sheriff s Department, U.S. Customs and other law enforcement agencies to implement airport safety measures

111 Staffing Classification Authorized Actual Difference Lieutenant Sergeant Officer K-9 Officer Administrative Support Total Transfers Out of Airport Security Section Due to Departmental needs and reorganization the Airport Security Section was transferred back to the Patrol Division on 14Jul07. As of 14Jul07 there was one sergeant and four Explosive Detection K-9 units assigned to the Oakland Airport until ALCO K-9 units becomes TSA certified, estimated completion 2Feb08. Date Rank Name Transferred to 27Jan07 Officer Thompson, Ken R Patrol 27Jan07 Officer McArther, Michael Patrol 08Feb07 Officer Bandino, Randy Promotion 08Feb07 Officer Werhly, Brandon Promotion 09Feb07 Sergeant Mullnix, Kirt Promotion 14 Jul07 Lieutenant Poulson, Edward CLASS 14Jul07 Sergeant Van Sloten, Jeff CID 14Jul07 Admin Asst Tasby, Sharon IAD 14Jul07 Officer Chan, Nolan Patrol 14Jul07 Officer Cooper, Robert Patrol 14Jul07 Officer Koch, Don Patrol 14Jul07 Officer Krebs, Charles Patrol 14Jul07 Officer Morgheim, Jeff Patrol 14Jul07 Officer Samuel, Keith Patrol 14Jul07 Officer Thompson, Ken L. YSD 14Jul07 Officer White, Bruce Patrol Transfers Into Airport Security Section Date Rank Name Transferred from 10Feb07 Sergeant Van Sloten, Jeff Patrol 27Jan07 Officer Cundy, Tamera Patrol

112 27Jan07 Officer Nguyen, Hamann Patrol The following 4 explosive detection canine teams are assigned to the section: Officer Tamera Cundy with Xxenos Officer Hamann Nguyen with Zobi Officer Michael Stolzmen with Qqualben Officer Andrew Trenev with Chendo Fiscal Management The APS OTW expenditures for the fiscal year were: FY06/07 Budgeted FY06/07 Actual OTW $1,116, $1,158, FY06/07 Budgeted FY06/07 Actual O & M $901, $ The Port of Oakland reimburses the OPD Airport Security Section for O&M expenditures and up to $1,116, in overtime. Training The Airport Security Section commander and supervisory staff were heavily involved in accomplishing training assignments, including those that were implemented as a result of the Negotiated Settlement Agreement (NSA). Airport Security Section and Air Support Unit personnel were trained on 11 different policy changes directly related to the NSA. The training included: TOPIC PUBLICATION NUMBER TRAINED Departmental Discipline Policy TB V-T 15 Pursuit Driving J-4 Training N/A 15 Stop Data Forms - Revised RWM R-2 15 Internal Investigation-Summary Findings SO Internal Investigations-Admin Review SO Use of OC DGO C-8 15 Arrest Authorization- Revised DGO M Firearms Range Program DGO B Use of Force Revised DGO K-3 10 Ingestion of Narcotics-In Custody TB-III

113 Departmental Red Light Cameras DGO J-6 10 Members and employees at the Airport Security Section and the Air Support Unit participated in the following training activities: SWAT / Entry Team / Sniper Team Training Canine Bomb Detection Training Continual Professional Training (Advance Officer School) NSA Related Training 220 hours 3136 hours 720 hours 150 hours Performance Data Responded to (5,500) calls for service Recovered (7) firearms Made (18) felony arrests Made (25) misdemeanor arrests Issued (65) citations Generated (105) crime reports Recovered (215) prohibited items All performance evaluations are current for personnel assigned to the Airport Police Section and the Air Support Unit. There were three complaints filed against members of the Airport Security Section. There was one Sustained complaint against a member of the Airport Security Section. There were no uses of force or vehicle pursuits. There were two vehicle collisions, one of which was non-preventable. Accomplishments The Airport Security Section has a contractual agreement with the Oakland International Airport to respond to incidents at the Transportation Security Agency (TSA) checkpoints within five minutes of being notified. Our response time is now less than one minute. Goals for 2007 Obtain 100% compliance with all Negotiated Settlement Agreement Tasks Assume all security functions at the OAK. Remain within the discretionary overtime budget provided by the Port of Oakland

114 Expand the bomb detection K-9 unit to six members Improve the infrastructure of the unit to include: o o o Obtain appropriate weaponry for a short term tactical response New vehicles, and supplies, for the canine unit Obtain equipment necessary to implement Field Based Reporting In 2007, the Special Operations Section strategically addressed violent crime in the City of Oakland. Conducting enforcement on gang members, parolees, probationers and violent offenders, the Special Operations Section attempted to reduce crime and the fear of crime. With the reorganization, the Special Operations Section looks forward to supporting Area Command with City-wide resources to further impact crime. Darren Allison Lieutenant of Police Special Operations Section

115 TRAFFIC OPERATIONS SECTION Responsibilities Under the command of Lieutenant Anthony Banks, Sr., the Traffic Operations Section focuses efforts on making Oakland a safe city and models best practices to improve customer service and develop problem-solving projects in response to specific traffic safety complaints. Complaints and safety issues originate from: Community members Accident data Officers observations The Traffic Operations Section is located at the Eastmont Substation and is a part of the Strategic Area Command (SAC) under the command of Captain Edward Tracey. Traffic has teamed with other units under SAC to focus on directed enforcement and quality of life issues. Our staffing level in sworn and non-sworn positions remains below authorized strength. This continues to challenge our ability to manage statistics, investigate collisions, conduct enforcement, respond to complaints, manage grants, and compete for new grant monies. The Traffic Operations Section includes: Traffic Enforcement Unit (TEU) Three Traffic Enforcement Squads Traffic Investigations and Administration Unit Vehicle Enforcement Unit Abandoned Autos Detail (public property) Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Detail (private property) Fleet, Tow and Taxi Detail Commercial Enforcement Unit Special Events Unit Bicycle Detail Traffic and School Safety School Crossing Guards

116 The following transferred out of the Traffic Operations Section during the year: Sergeant Michael Foster (retirement after 29 years of service) Officer Jamie Buna (retirement after 28 years of service) Officer Craig Hardison (promoted to sergeant) Officer Jamie Kim (promoted to sergeant) Officer Daniel Royal (promoted to sergeant) Police Records Specialist Sheree Leo (retirement after 30 years of service) Police Service Technician Sandra Woodard (retirement after 20 years) The following were transferred to the Traffic Operations Section during the year: Sergeant Kevin O Rourke Sergeant Steve Paich Sergeant Allan Steinberger Officer Timothy Dolan Officer Deron Hofacre Officer Kevin McDonald Officer Daniel Tirapelli Officer Brian Tran Fiscal Management Appropriation Categories FY06/07 Budgeted Appropriation FY06/07 Actual Expenditures Difference O & M $974,435 $441,260 $533,175 Grants $180,109 $129,280 $50,829 Personnel $10,573,206 $9,317,063 $1,256,143 (excluding O/T) Overtime $1,604,244 $4,142,430 <$2,538,186> The Traffic overtime expenditures for the fiscal year were over budget. Included in the calculation is the overtime charged to Special Events Unit by every member working an event, such as sporting events, concerts, commercial filming shoots and movie filming shoots. Traffic personnel responded to investigate fatal accidents and were also mandated to work Major Response Deployment operations. Traffic Enforcement Unit

117 Staffing Classification Authorized Actual Sergeant 3 3 Officer On January 13, 2007, Officer Scott Olthoff was seriously injured while riding his police motorcycle up 73 rd Ave. He was hit by red light runner at the intersection with Ney Ave. The driver of the car fled from the scene. She was apprehended in West Sacramento a few days later. Office Olthoff recovered from his injuries and returned to work on September 17, On May 19, 2007, Officer Kevin McDonald was shot after conducting a traffic enforcement stop in the late night hours in the 7700 block of MacArthur Blvd. Members from several units within the Oakland Police Department conducted an intensive investigation and the suspects were located. Officer McDonald recovered from his injuries and returned to work on September 13, Officer McDonald was awarded the Department s Blue Star. Training TEU officers attended training sessions regarding various topics outlined in the Negotiated Settlement Agreement (NSA). Additionally, officers received training in other areas as outlined below: Subject Number of Persons Training Hours Trained Basic Motorcycle Course 8 1,280 Traffic Collision Investigation Basic Traffic Collision Investigation Intermediate Traffic Collision Investigation Advanced Traffic Collision-Reconstruction Vehicle Dynamics (CRUSH) 1 40 Radar/Lidar Training Drager Alco Operator 8 42 (Intoxilizer) Drag Net Street Racing Total Station/MapScenes Taser Training 3 24 Suicide Bomber Training Drug Recognition Expert (DRE)

118 Human Trafficking 3 48 Gang Resistance And Education Training (GREAT Academy Update Courses 2 28 Hostage Negotiation Training 1 48 Supervisors Course 1 40 Significant Accomplishments In 2007, 250 community or officer complaints were addressed. Officers also participated in special enforcement projects including Alameda County Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Checks, Seatbelt Enforcement (Click-it or Ticket), Driving Under the Influence (DUI) checkpoints and pedestrian safety operations. Traffic officers completed seven special operations as part of the Department s Major Response Program intended to address the numerous problems associated with holiday weekends and the Sideshow. Traffic officers also teamed with other units from Strategic Area Command to conduct enforcement operations every Saturday night in the downtown area and east Oakland area. This stepped up enforcement helped minimize Sideshow activity. Performance Data Performance Area Data Total Citations Issued 19,545 Moving Violations 15,408 Equipment Citations 2,863 Pedestrian Citations 257 Seat Belt Citations 986 Child Seat Citations 31 Parking Citations 165 Collisions Investigated 2,663 Traffic Investigations and Administration Unit

119 Responsibilities The Traffic Investigations and Administration Unit (TIU) reviews and conducts followup on traffic collisions and all traffic-related offenses including drunk and reckless driving, Sideshow issues, and all traffic citations involving the unlicensed operation of vehicles. Staffing Classification Authorized Actual Lieutenant 1 1 Sergeant 1 1 Officer 5 4 Police Records Specialist 5 3 Training TIU officers and staff attended training sessions regarding various topics outlined in the NSA. Additionally, officers and staff received training in other areas as outlined below: Subject Number of Persons Training Hours Trained POST Management Course 1 24 (module 3 of 3) NIMS/ICS NIMS/ICS Basic Motorcycle Course Academy Update Courses 1 20 Total Station/MapScenes 1 80 Drager Alco Operator (Intoxilizer) 1 6 Significant Accomplishments TIU was responsible for the procurement of grant monies to staff organized efforts to abate traffic-related problems. Examples of these efforts include; Sideshow, DUI

120 Enforcement, Special Traffic Offender Program (STOP), Seat Belt Enforcement, and Abandoned Vehicle Tow Sweeps. TIU coordinated a Driving Under the Influence Warrant Sweep Operation. This operation targeted those without outstanding DUI warrants from the City Of Oakland. TIU also coordinated several suspended driver s license court sting operations. This operation targeted driver s who attended court for a suspended driver s license and following the court proceedings, chose to drive away from the court. Performance Data Performance Area Data Total Collision Reports Investigated 8,800 Hit & Run Reports Investigated 3,913 Fatal Collisions Investigated 33 Total DUI Reports Investigated 451 DUI w/injury Reports Investigated 81 Average DUI Blood-Alcohol Content.13% (BAC) Special Events Unit Responsibilities The Special Events Unit (SEU) processes special event applications and coordinates police services for special events and large events. Staffing Training Classification Authorized Actual Sergeant 1 1 Officer 1 1 SEU officers and staff attended training sessions regarding various topics outlined in the NSA. Additionally, officers and staff received training in other areas as outlined below: Subject Number of Persons Training Hours Trained Special Events Planning

121 Significant Accomplishments The SEU worked to make Oakland a safe city and demonstrated fiscal accountability and responsibility by coordinating over 1,000 special event applications and providing police services for 68 large events including: American Heart Association Valentine s Day Run Oakland A s baseball season Oakland Raiders football pre-season and regular season games Golden State Warriors basketball season Various Musical Concerts sponsored by the Oakland Coliseum Dia de los Muertos Festival Oakland Tribune Holiday Parade Black Cowboys Parade Fruitvale Cinco de Mayo Celebration Chinatown Street Festival The Art and Soul Festival Vehicle Enforcement Unit Responsibilities The Vehicle Enforcement Unit (VEU) worked to improve Oakland s neighborhoods and enhance Oakland s physical assets by addressing the problems of abandoned vehicles on public and private property. They also continued their work to make Oakland more efficient and fiscally sound by aggressively pursuing parking citation scofflaws. The VEU is comprised of Abandoned Autos Detail (public property), Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Detail (private property), Fleet, Tow and Taxi Detail, and Commercial Enforcement Unit. Staffing Classification Authorized Number Actual Number Sergeant 1 1 Officer 9 7 Police Services Technician II Police Records Specialist 1 1 Training VEU officers and staff attended training sessions regarding various topics outlined in the NSA. Additionally, officers received training in other areas as outlined below: Subject Number of Persons Training Hours

122 Trained Basic Motorcycle Course Commercial Enforcement Training Drager Alco Operator 5 20 (Intoxilizer) Total Station/MapScenes 1 40 Taser Training 5 40 Traffic Collision 2 16 Investigation-Basic Vehicle Dynamics (CRUSH) 1 40 Significant Accomplishments VEU handled over 15,000 complaints and towed over 7,500 abandoned vehicles on public and private property. They also pursued parking citation scofflaws responsible for over two-million dollars in outstanding parking violations. The Commercial Enforcement Unit issued 849 citations in an effort to address violations committed by the drivers of large trucks who traverse Oakland s streets, primarily in the area of the Port of Oakland. Performance Data Performance Area Data Total Citations Issued 1,164 Parking Citations Issued 3,185 Total Complaints Investigated 15,690 Total Inspections 4,734 Abatement Cases Cleared 943 Total Vehicles Towed 7,634 Recovered Stolen Vehicles 624 Taxi Permits Processed 533 Recovered Scofflaw Revenue $2,331,264 Traffic Operations Section Plans, Expectations, and Goals The Traffic Operations Section currently prides itself on having the most talented and professional riders in the state. As well as performing their daily duties, these officers participate on the acclaimed Oakland Police Department Motorcycle Drill Team. The drill team members are good will ambassadors representing the City and Department at various venues throughout the city and state. In addition to several performances throughout the city, including the annual Holiday Parade, Traffic Santa Claus and his helpers rode through the city on their Harley s, contacting families and presenting them with gifts

123 Our goals for the upcoming year: Continue moving forward in the areas of enforcement and technology. We expect to begin using electronic citation writers during the upcoming year. We will be implementing red light camera enforcement at several of the major intersections in the City where we have experienced multiple collisions as a result of red light violations. Our studies of other cities using the cameras have shown a decrease in collisions at those intersections as well as increased revenue to the cities. Select and work with a vendor to provide access to traffic accident reports on-line, thereby better serving our community. Also, begin our move to go paperless by having our accident reports scanned and stored on a server and accessible to our staff from their computers. This will free up critical storage areas. Strive to improve our ability to better partner with our community in our response to traffic-related problems, and significantly improve communications between residents, business owners, and personnel working in the area. Have our officers and staff continue to be mindful of institutionalizing the community-oriented policing philosophy at all levels ensuring each member and employee engages in community policing and long-term problem solving efforts. Traffic Operations Section will continue to engage in efforts that will improve technologies to assist in achieving these goals. Continue to work with and apply for various grants offered by the California Office of Traffic Safety in our continuing effort to make the streets of Oakland safe for vehicular and pedestrian traffic