Manassas City Police Department 2017 Annual Report

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1 Manassas City Police Department 2017 Annual Report The main focus of the City of Manassas Police Department continues to be its efforts on the increasingly demanding task of ensuring that our community is safe, engaged and committed to maintaining the high quality of life that we have be- come known for. Our method of Community Policing allows us to continually achieve many goals and allows our officers to work with our Crime Analyst to predict areas of concern and respond accordingly (Hot-Spot Policing). This proactive approach has prevented crime and has provided the opportunity for our staff to have more interaction with our community. We continue to uphold our professional reputation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) as a Gold Standard with Excellence Agency achieved during our 2016 on-site assessment. During this assessment we were also awarded the Meritorious Award for our continued commitment to setting the standards in law enforcement. I am very proud of the hard work of our staff and their support of my initiatives - our community should be as equally proud. In addition to re-accreditation, our top priorities in 2018 will be hiring and retaining staff, the physical and mental well-being of staff, planning for our new Public Safety Facility, continuing to build relationships within the community, and Crime Prevention. As the Chief of Police, I want to commend the professionalism, dedication, and commitment of all the men and women of this Department. I also want to acknowledge the exceptional working relationship we have with our regional partners in law enforcement as well as the strong partnership we have fostered with the City Council and other City staff. I can assure you; we value these relationships and will continue to strive to maintain them as well as the trust of our citizens as we move forward to fulfill the shared vision we all have for the City of Manassas Fairview Avenue Manassas, VA

2 Table of Contents General Information 3-4 In Honor: Sgt. Conner 5 In Recognition and Achievements 6-8 New Developments 9 Behind the Scenes Comparison 11 Crime and Incident Analysis Select Quality of Life Offenses Calls for Service Response Times Arrest Charges 20 Traffic and Accident Analysis In Memory of those We Lost in City of Manassas Police Department 2

3 City Of Manassas General Information With more than 41,000 residents, the City serves as a transportation and business hub that offers great restaurants, shops, and fun community events. Incorporated in 1975, the City of Manassas is thirty miles southwest of the Nation's Capital and surrounded by Prince William County. DEMOGRAPHICS 2017 Estimated City Population 1 : 41,783 Land Area 2 : 10 Square Miles Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Unit 2 : $293,500 Median Household Income 2 : $74,371 City Government Pam Sebesky, Ken Elston, Mark Wolfe, Harry J. Parrish, II, Mayor, Marc Aveni, Ian Lovejoy, Sheryl Bass ¹Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, July 2016 Population Estimate (accessed February 2017: 2US Census QuickFacts for Manassas City (accessed February 2017: 3

4 Police Department General Information MCPD Operating Budget FY2016: $15,034,350 Total MCPD Employees: 120 Total Full-Time Sworn MCPD Employees: 86 Sworn Police Officer per 1,000 Inhabitants: 2.3 In recent years, the Manassas City Police Department hired and trained the most new patrol officers in its history. The past year remained a challenging year for staffing as a result of resignations and officers injured both on duty and off. Seventeen employees were hired in 2017, ten of which are sworn, and twenty-one employees resigned while one retired. Demographics Report 2018 Sworn Officers Male Officers Female Officers Number Percentage Number Percentage Number Percentage Caucasian 77 78% 61 62% 16 16% African American 9 9% 6 6% 3 3% Hispanic 7 7% 5 5% 2 2% Other 6 6% 5 5% 1 1% Total % 77 78% 22 22% 4

5 2017 In Honor Sergeant John D. Conner III End of Watch Sunday July 24, 1988 In 2017, we paid our respects to the only Manassas City police officer ever to be killed in the line of duty, as well as to the 125 officers killed in the line of duty nationwide in 2017, 4 of which were killed in the state of Virginia*. (* Wreath Ceremony Memorial Walk/Run Team Participation in National Police Week 5k and Law Enforcement United Ride The Honor Guard attended National Police Week ceremonies and memorial services for other officers killed this year 5

6 In Recognition 2017 Employee of the Year, Officer Marcus Hyde Officer Hyde s commitment to preservation of life and limb was tested four times in 2017; in March he broke down a door to pull a subject who had passed out from positional asphyxiation into recovery position. In June, there were two separate incidents where Officer Hyde applied tourniquets to victims and in September he assisted with evacuating residents in neighboring houses then breaching the door of the home in flames attempting to locate any victims. Sergeant Clodfelter stated in his nomination that Officer Hyde is a well-rounded officer and is known to go above and beyond duty requirements by routinely following up with victims (even on his days off), frequently filling in for other squads when they need coverage, as well as coming in on short notice for emergency situations. Officer Hyde follows Chief Keen s philosophy of community policing by establishing relationships with the community by attending events sponsored locally and nationally, serving as the point of contact for any vandalism in the Wellington pedestrian tunnel and checking in on elderly citizens. As stated by Sergeant Clodfelter, While these accomplishments speak for themselves, they may leave one short of a full understanding of the excellent attitude, enthusiasm and energy that Officer Hyde brings to work with him, and the ability he has to encourage his peers to do the same. Additionally, Officer Hyde remains a student of his craft, frequently educating himself on aspects of his profession through various means. I consider him to be an excellent police officer who should stand as an example to others, and his work certainly merits consideration of this award Field Training Officer of the Year, Officer T.J. Rodriquez In 2017 Master Police Officer T.J. Rodriquez developed personalized training plans, created homework and challenging presentation assignments, and designed training scenarios for trainees assigned to the program. While doing so, he provided an optimal adult learning environment, maintaining a high level of professionalism as trainer, and always made himself available to mentor both his peer FTOs and all trainees assigned to the program. In addition to his work with trainees, Master Police Officer T.J. Rodriquez also had a vested interest in developing newly selected Field Training Officers. His determined initiative, diligent leadership and outstanding commitment was a key influence in the development of an FTO Work Group that was created to update the program s training manual and develop a train the trainer presentation for all FTOs. Master Police Officer T.J. Rodriquez exceptional performance over the past year will leave a lasting effect on the quality of policing provided by the Department for the years to come 2017 Employees of the Month January: SPO J. Casteline February: OFC J. Armas March: PEO P. MacMurray April: SPO Y. Sturman May: LT T. Petty, SGT J. Martz and SPO J. Turpin June: MDET A. Barahona and SPO Y. Sturman July: OFC S. Mello August: OFC L. Armas September: MDET C. Daniels October: SPO C. Smith and OFC S. Curry November: SPO N. Arrington December: MDET M. Gemmell, DET A. Speights, and OFC L. Armas 6

7 2017 Achievements Promotions SGT J. Lehman LT D. Hylton CPT B. Larkin Retirements CPT Q. Lawler, 28 years Prince William Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards 2017 Investigative Merit Award-Det. C. Daniels Merit Award for Valor-Det. C. Daniels Investigative Merit Award-Det. A. Barahona, Det. P. Galvan, Off D. Villanueva, Off. T. Urey Merit Award for Valor-Off C. Jones and Off. N. Arrington Merit Award for Valor for a CPR Save- Off N. Arrington Merit Award for Valor-Det. J. Agule and Off. L. Outland 7

8 2017 Achievements Our 9 new officer recruits graduated from the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy Officer Shubert and K9 Rommel graduated from Police-K9 School Captain Hatcher graduated from the FBI National Academy The above officers completed Crisis Intervention Training Officer Rollins graduated from the Forensic Science Academy Officer Turpin received the City s Above and Beyond Award MCPD was presented with CALEA s Advanced Accreditation, Gold Standard with Excellence and the Meritorious Ribbon for being an Accredited Agency for 15 or more years by W. Craig Hartley, Jr Detective Barahona was named Virginia s Homicide Investigator of the Year 8

9 New Developments The City of Manassas is constructing a new Public Safety Facility located next to the Grant Avenue Shopping Center. Site and building design is under way, and construction is anticipated to begin in Spring 2019 with a goal of dedication in late The Body Worn Camera (BWC) program aims to advance the department s mission to provide excellent public service to the community by documenting events and actions that occur during interactions between citizens and officers. In 2017 we began using E-Summons to write traffic citations. This is a time saver for both the officer on scene and the stopped citizen. Because of wireless communication, there is an added benefit with court processing as well. 9

10 Behind the Scenes Each month our records are reviewed for accuracy by the Virginia State Police. In 2017, our records staff maintained a 99.9% accuracy rating for the calendar year. The Community Services Section has developed and completed 150 community outreach events and engagements in 2017 to include National Night Out, MCPD Open House, and the Youth Police Academy. Our Animal Caretakers provide care to all animals brought into the shelter and aid in their adoption process as well. This past year 70% of the animals brought into the shelter were either adopted or redeemed by their owners. Our sworn Animal Control Officers have responded to 1,142 animal related calls in The Property/Evidence Technicians are responsible for all case evidence and any valuables or property that are turned in by our citizens. They have revamped the property and evidence room which has decreased the amount of time it takes to locate evidence. Our volunteers assist us with a variety of tasks to include events and record keeping. The IT Department is behind almost every action taken by our officers. They maintain all electronic devices to include the mobile data terminals used in the patrol cars, BWC and E-Summons program. 10

11 Comparison Summary PART I OFFENSES/SERIOUS AND VIOLENT CRIME 1% decrease (936) TOTAL PART I AND ALL OTHER OFFENSES AND INCIDENTS 6% increase (5,193) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REPORTS Reports 6% decrease (618) Arrests 15% decrease (198) GRAFFITI 46% decrease (15) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE 11% increase (144) CALLS FOR SERVICE 8% decrease (50,289) OFFICER-INITIATED ACTIVITY 14% decrease (31,912) RESPONSE TIMES (Call Received to Officer Arrival) Priority 1 4 second increase Priority 2 33 second decrease Priority 3 1 minute 47 second increase ARRESTS 17% increase (2,137 individuals) Adult 19% increase (2,038 individuals) Juvenile 8% decrease (99 individuals) Arrest Charges 19% increase (2,782) TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT No change (5,266) Motor Carrier Safety: 80 Total Inspections: 173 Violations & 8 Units out of Service TRAFFIC CRASHES Most Crashes Day of Week: Friday Hours of Day: 1pm-3pm Highest Intersection Liberia Ave/Centreville Rd Cause Factor Did not have right of way PARKING CITATIONS 12% increase (7,041) ANIMAL CONTROL Complaints 26% decrease (1,142) Officer-Initiated Calls 48% decrease (360) 11

12 Crime and Incident Analysis The crime index is a ratio of the number of reported Part 1 offenses compared to the estimated population in a jurisdiction for the year. It makes it possible to compare crime across jurisdictions. Part 1 offense categories that are used to calculate the crime rate are person crimes (homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft). The crime rate in Manassas City for 2017 was 22 crimes per 1,000 persons, or 2 crimes against person crimes per 1,000 persons and 20 crimes against property crimes per 1,000 persons. Nationally, 12% of crime is violent crime, in the state of Virginia 8% of the crime is violent crime* and in Manassas City 2% of the crime is violent crime. * (accessed February 2018) Although the population in Manassas has been steadily increasing, the crime index has been at its lowest in recent years compared to the last fifteen years. Between , the crime rate was between crimes per 1,000 persons City of Manassas 5-Year Crime Index per 1,000 Persons with Population Estimates 40,690 41,830 41,577 41,616 41,783 50,000 40, , , , Crime Index per 1,000 Persons Estimated Population 12

13 Crime and Incident Analysis The table below shows every crime or concern for which the police took a report in The total number of serious and violent crime reports (Part 1 Offenses) decreased by 1% as a result of decreases in forcible rape, aggravated assault, and burglary. The number of overall offenses reported to the police in 2017 increased 6% when compared to the number of reports in 2016 and is the highest it has been in 5 years. The reports in the other category are for found property, to report suspicious activity, for assaults, vandalisms, fraud, vehicle hit-and-runs, possession of drugs, and runaway juveniles. SERIOUS AND VIOLENT CRIME Amt of Change Rate of Change Crimes Against Person Murder / Non- Negligent Manslaughter % Negligent Manslaughter NC Forcible Rape % Robbery % Aggravated Assault % Crimes Against Property Burglary % Larceny % Auto Theft % Part I Offenses 1, % 5 - YEAR AVERAGE OF PART I OFFENSES: 927 Simple Assault % Domestic Violence % Other IBR Offenses 2,912 3,417 3,194 3,440 3, % TOTAL OFFENSES 4,481 4,864 4,596 4,912 5, % 5 - YEAR AVERAGE OF OFFENSES EXCLUDING PART I OFFENSES: 4,809 13

14 Select Quality of Life Offenses Domestic Violence (violent and verbal) In 2017, 9% of all reports of crime and disorder were for domestic disputes, both violent and verbal in nature. While there were 6% less reports taken in 2017 compared to 2016, of those 82% resulted in arrest. The total number of domestic violence reports continues to decrease from 2015 (717) which was the highest amount in recent years Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Overdose Amt of Change Rate of Change Domestic Reports - Violent % Domestic Reports - Non-Violent % Total Domestic Reports % Domestic Violence Arrests % Percentage of Violent Domestic Reports that resulted in an Arrest 57% 66% 52% 96% 82% According to SAMHSA s (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) 2015 and 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health 19.96% of adults in the state of Virginia have had a mental illness in the past year. Manassas City Police have responded to 335 mental health related calls for service. In 2017, officers responded to 29 overdoses that were heroin and/or opiate related, 6 of which resulted in the death of the victim. This is a 53% increase in opiate related overdoses when compared to 2016 and a 200% increase in opiate related overdose deaths when compared to the same timeframe Amt of Change Rate of Change Heroin/Opiate Related Overdoses % Fatal Overdose % In 2017 the Manassas City Police Department took part in the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in April and October in an effort to reduce theft and possible abuse. MCPD helped to collect a total of 1,982 pounds of expired, unused, and unwanted medications. 14

15 Select Quality of Life Offenses Parking Violations Three parking enforcement officers augment the Patrol Services Division in enforcing City parking codes. Officers issued 12% more parking citations this year than last year (+730). Amt of Change Parking Violations Rate of Change No Parking 987 1,066 2,236 2,480 1,372-1,108-45% Overtime Parking % Yellow Curb % No Current State License , , % Other Parking 2,110 2,230 1,491 2,021 4,051 2, % Total 4,551 4,605 5,266 6,311 7, % PARKING DISTRICTS- Between 2015 and 2016 the city of Manassas added twenty-four parking districts. In 2017 an additional seven were added. The total number of parking violation tickets has continued to increase each year. Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol There were 8% more DUI arrests in 2017 than in In the state of VA, approximately 34% of fatal crashes are alcohol-related Year Comparison of DUI Arrests

16 Count Calls For Service The total number of calls for service decreased 8% in 2017 from 54,462 to 50,289 There were 1,020 more citizen calls for assistance in 2017 than in Officer-initiated calls for service decreased 14% (down from 37,105 calls in 2016 to 31,105 calls in 2017). The average number of calls for service per year for the five year period 55,177 70,000 Calls for Service Trend Line ,000 63,655 50,000 40,000 51,143 56,334 54,462 50,289 30,000 20,000 10, Officer-initiated activity is when officers take proactive steps to prevent or interrupt crime and disorder. This is accomplished in a variety of ways: traffic stops, patrols throughout the community, business checks and engaging community members 6, Calls for Service 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0 January February March April May June July August September October November December Total 5,061 4,289 4,387 4,333 4,431 3,978 3,963 3,997 3,876 3,947 3,881 4,146 Officer Initiated 3,688 2,997 2,990 2,908 2,737 2,360 2,425 2,400 2,170 2,218 2,329 2,690 Citizen Initiated 1,373 1,292 1,397 1,425 1,694 1,618 1,538 1,597 1,706 1,729 1,552 1,456 16

17 Calls for Service: Distribution per Police Beat In addition to the number of calls for service for each police beat, officers responded to calls outside of the city to provide assistance to neighboring jurisdictions. This accounted for a total of 1,870 (4%) calls Weems II: 6,505 (13%) Weems I: 9,600 (19%) Haydon: 5,512 (11%) Dean: 8,552 (17%) Baldwin: 13,325 (26%) Round: 4,925 (10%) *This map consists of data retrieved from CAD / calls for service data. **This map is intended for reference purposes only. The City of Manassas does not provide any guarantee of the accuracy or completeness regarding the map information. Created February 2017 by Crime Analyst E. Alemayehu 17

18 Time in Minutes Public Safety Communications Center The Public Safety Communications Center is staffed around the clock by Communications Specialists (PSCS) who answer both emergency and non-emergency calls for service. Calls are prioritized by urgency, as follows: Priority 1: In Progress Emergency Response Priority 2: Just Occurred Heightened Response Priority 3: Past Occurrence Routine Response Dispatcher Reaction Time 2:09 1:55 1:40 1:26 1:12 0:57 0:43 Average Call Time: Call Receive to Routed 1:51 1:43 1:40 1:41 1:26 1:21 1:21 1:24 1:36 1:10 1:07 0:59 0:57 0:53 0:52 0:28 0:14 0: Year Priority 3 Priority 2 Priority 1 The times presented above are the average times it takes the dispatcher to collect basic information from the caller and then route an officer to the location where police are requested. 18

19 Time in Minutes Response Times The amount of time it takes an officer to arrive on scene once he or she has been dispatched is referred to as Unit Reaction Time. Unit Reaction Time decreased by 6 seconds compared to The goal identified in the Strategic Plan is for an average Unit Reaction Time for Priority 1 / Emergency calls to be 3 minutes or less This year the average was 3:36. Unit Reaction Time 9:36 8:24 7:12 6:00 Average Unit Reaction Time: Officer Dispatched to Arrival on Scene 8:12 8:33 8:59 8:12 8:24 6:51 6:29 6:42 6:08 5:31 4:48 3:36 3:05 3:25 3:40 3:42 3:36 2:24 1:12 0: Year Priority 3 Priority 2 Priority 1 19

20 Arrest Charges This year, 1,820 people were arrested for 2,334 charges.* Juvenile arrests decreased 8% from 2016 and adult arrests increased 19%. The most common charges for both juvenile and adult arrestees were for substance abuse, domestic assaults, and warrants served from other agencies. *Actual figures: 108 juveniles arrested for 133 charges; 1,712 adults arrested for 2,201 charges. Part I Offenses (7%) Homicide Robbery Aggravated Assault Forcible Rape Burglary Larceny Auto Theft Part II Offenses (59%) Drug Abuse Driving Under the Influence Drunkenness Liquor Law Violations Simple Assault Prostitution Other Sex Offenses Disorderly Conduct Trespassing, Vagrancy Counterfeit / Forgery 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1, Adult and Juvenile Arrest Charges ,285 3,053 2,782 3,033 2,480 2,838 2,344 2,657 2,327 2,201 Total Adult Juvenile Arrest Charges Total Arrest Charges Part II Arrest Charges Fraud Embezzlement Buy, Receive, Possess Stolen Property Vandalism Other (35%) Other 35% Part II 59% Property 6% Drug or Alcohol Related 39% Person 13% Warrant Services Animal Related Summons Part I 7% 20

21 Traffic and Crash Analysis: Traffic Citations Traffic concerns are a top priority for Manassas residents, employees and commuters. Overall, traffic violations remained consistent when compared to However, there was a 28% increase in citations for Failure to Obey Highway Sign and a 36% decrease in citations for Disregard Stop Sign. The majority of tickets in the "Other" category are for expired vehicle registrations. 8, Year Comparison of Traffic Citations 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 7,496 6,791 6,158 5,282 5,266 3,000 2,000 1, Amt of Change Rate of Change Speeding 1,671 1,805 1,639 1,248 1, % Reckless Driving % Suspended O/L % Failure to Obey Highway Sign % Disregard Stop Sign % Disregard Traffic Signal % Other Traffic 3,369 2,915 2,640 2,362 2, % Total Traffic 7,496 6,791 6,158 5,282 5, % 21

22 0:00-0:59 1:00-1:59 2:00-2:59 3:00-3:59 4:00-4:59 5:00-5:59 6:00-6:59 7:00-7:59 8:00-8:59 9:00-9:59 10:00-10:59 11:00-11:59 12:00-12:59 13:00-13:59 14:00-14:59 15:00-15:59 16:00-16:59 17:00-17:59 18:00-18:59 19:00-19:59 20:00-20:59 21:00-21:59 22:00-22:59 23:00-23:59 Count Count Count Traffic and Crash Analysis: Crash Days and Times Traffic crashes reported here are those that incurred more than $1,500 in personal or property damages and for which the responding officer took a report. In 2017 our officers responded to 992 calls for traffic accidents which resulted in 603 reportable crashes. 1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1, Year Comparison of Traffic Crashes and Hit & Runs 1,538 1,414 1,359 1, This year Sunday and Monday saw the Calls for Service Reportable Traffic Crashes least amount of reportable crashes (64) while Friday had the most (104). The peak crash time was Saturday from 1pm-2pm with 13 reportable crashes taking place in this time frame. Number of Crashes by Day of the Week Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Total Crashes Injuries Fatalities Crashes, Injuries, and Fatalities by Time of Day Total Crashes Injuries Fatalities 0 Hour 22

23 Traffic and Crash Analysis: Crash Locations and Causes The Liberia Avenue corridor continued to be the stretch of roadway with the most traffic crashes at intersections in The top three intersections for crashes in this year were Liberia Avenue at Centreville Road, Liberia Avenue at Euclid Avenue, and Godwin Drive at Wellington Road CRASHES BY LOCATION (INTERSECTION) Location Total Injuries Fatalities Liberia Ave, Centreville Rd Liberia Ave, Euclid Ave Centreville Rd, Phoenix Dr Stonewall Rd, Sudley Rd Sudley Rd, Rolling Rd Mathis Ave, Liberia Ave Nokesville Rd, Godwin Dr Centreville Rd, Sudley Rd Godwin Dr, Wellington Rd Grant Ave, Prince William St TOTAL The majority of crashes in 2016 were caused by drivers not having the right of way or failing to maintain proper control. These driving behaviors resulted in 212 crashes for the year Traffic Crash Cause Factors Did not have the Right of Way Fail to Maintain Proper Control Following Too Close Other 44 Disregard Traffic Signal 32 Hit and Run 36 Improper or Unsafe Lane Change Total Injuries Fatalities 23

24 In Memory of Those We Lost in 2017 Retired Parking Enforcement Officer John Findlay Dates of Service: Retired Police Records Specialist Georgie Keys Dates of Service: Retired K9 Mako Dates of Service: Retired K9 Rex Dates of Service:

25 Manassas City Police Department Integrity Public Service Respect Priorities and Objectives: Engage with our community through partnerships, programs, and communication Promote public safety to reduce crime and the perception of crime Foster a cooperative and harmonious environment that attracts a diverse workforce Enhance department resources to maximize operational efficiency Effectively plan and manage to ensure professionalism and excellence 25

26 Manassas City Police Department 2017 Annual Statistical Report Douglas W. Keen, Chief of Police Prepared by E Alemayehu Crime Analysis Unit Investigative Services Division (CALEA Standard ) Photo credits: Off Sharp, Sarah Maroney, Rosi Guyton, and countless other members of MCPD Connect with us!