Neighborhood Police Officer (NPO) Program. Presented by: Chief Joel F. Fitzgerald, Ph.D. Fort Worth Police Department

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1 Neighborhood Police Officer (NPO) Program Presented by: Chief Joel F. Fitzgerald, Ph.D. Fort Worth Police Department 1

2 Neighborhood Police Officer (NPO) History Established: 1985 Purpose: to improve communication and problem solve Philosophy: Community Policing Funding: A federal grant funded four initial positions Community Relations Officers Primary tasks focused on Crime 2 Prevention

Force Multiplier Double Digit Crime Reduction Neighborhood Police

3 Code Blue-Citizens on Patrol and NPO Partnership Code Blue Volunteer Program established in 1991 Eyes and Ears on the Street Force Multiplier Double Digit Crime Reduction Neighborhood Police Officers (NPOs): Supporting element to Code Blue Recruiting Training 3

of responsibility Focus on following crimes: Murder Sexual

4 NPO s: The First Expansion of Duties Program expansion: NPOs and four Sergeants Defined geographical areas of responsibility Focus on following crimes: Murder Sexual Assault Robbery Aggravated Assault Burglary Theft Auto Theft 4

5 The Crime Control and Prevention District Community approved ½ cent sales tax to fund Crime Control and Prevention District in 1995 Allowed expansion of NPO program Expanded to 75 Officers Neighborhood Police Officer assigned to each beat. 5

6 Current NPO Program NPOs increased with population growth Currently have 87 NPOs 10 Sergeants 81 NPOs assigned to patrol beats 6 Specialized Assignment NPOs Stockyards Homeless Corridor Multi-Housing HOPE Team 6

Business Groups Apartment Community Community Engagement Office Mayor

7 NPO Duties Problem Solvers in community Attend various community meetings Neighborhood Associations Neighborhood Crime Watch Groups Business Groups Apartment Community Community Engagement Office Mayor and Council Code Compliance Planning and Zoning Streets and Parks School Career Days 7

NPO Duties (continued) Calls for Service and High Priority Calls Special Events Organization and Coordination Traffic Control and Security Bike Patrol Crime Trend Analysis Weekly Beat Reports

8 NPO Duties (continued) Calls for Service and High Priority Calls Special Events Organization and Coordination Traffic Control and Security Bike Patrol Crime Trend Analysis Weekly Beat Reports 24 hour responsibility Liaison with Detectives and Crime Analysts Nuisance abatement and Quality of Life Issues Coordinate with Beat Patrol Officers Coordinate with Crime Prevention Specialists 8

9 Other Community Related Duties Community Outreach Events Children s Reading Programs Youth Sports Programs Code Blue Golf Tournament Police Athletic League (PAL) 9

10 The Leveraging Project Collective Impact partnership between FWPD, FWISD, the United Way, Workforce Solutions, local clergy, and other community stakeholders. Provides tailored social, educational, employment and community policing services to target apartment communities. Pilot launch - Copper Creek Apartments (Woodhaven) - May 21, Expansion planned for apartment communities in Stop Six and Las Vegas Trail areas upon evaluation of initial impact, ~ 2-4 months after pilot launch. Additional elements to be added for residents at apartment communities include: ESL/Pathway to Citizenship classes Financial Literacy classes CPR, Heimlich and AED training 10

11 Tactical Response to Apartment Crime (TRAC) Unit Uniformed directed patrol focused on crime suppression in apartment communities and surrounding areas. Combines community policing with crime suppression to identify issues, improve safety, partner with community leaders and reduce crime in the targeted apartment communities. Unit consists of two teams Enforcement Team (4 uniformed patrol officers) and Community Policing Team (4 NPOs). Statistics the past 6 months include: 388 Total Reports 159 Felony / Misdemeanor Charges 76 Total Arrests 55 Field Interview Cards Prior six months (05/01/ /01/2015) 876 Total reports 295 Arrests 311 Felony / Misdemeanor Charges 7 Field interview Cards Targeted Areas: Primary: Las Vegas Trail area Secondary: Ridgmar area Other apartment communities and surrounding areas as required. 11

12 Other FWPD Community Policing Programs Code Blue-Citizens on Patrol Recruit and Train Monitor Patrollers Meet/Provide Crime Information to Members Ministers Against Crime Clergy and Police Alliance Citizen s Police Academy English and Spanish 12

13 Community Forums Public Forums Mayor s Town Hall Coffee w/council Events Police Department Forums Code Blue Captains Chief s Town Hall Crime Fairs Bike Safety Rodeos Auto Etching RAPIDS program Neighborhood Walks Recruiting / Face to Face 13

14 Back to Basics: Zones to Beats In 2011, FWPD Changed from Neighborhood Police Districts to Zones NPOs Retained Beats / Did not Follow the Zone Concept IN 2016, Patrol officers transitioned back to the traditional beat concept Fosters ownership and visibility Gives NPOs partners on each patrol shift Patrol Lieutenants are responsible for multiple Beats and everything relating to their shifts 14

15 South Division 15

16 South Division Patrol Lieutenants South PSA 1 Lieutenant Weathers Wednesday-Saturday South PSA 2 Lieutenant Bridges Sunday-Wednesday South PSA 3 Lieutenant Harn Wednesday-Saturday South PSA 4 Lieutenant Schardt Sunday-Wednesday CID/NPO-Lieutenant: Gutter Sergeant(s): Hudson & McCarthy 16

17 East Division 17

18 East Division Patrol Lieutenants East PSA 1 Lieutenant Benjamin Sunday-Wednesday East PSA 2 Lieutenant Donaldson Wednesday-Saturday East PSA 3 Lieutenant Johnson Sunday-Wednesday East PSA 4 Lieutenant Ball Wednesday-Saturday CID/NPO Lieutenant: Sparrow Sergeant(s): Maldonado & Salzman 18

19 North Division 19

20 North Division Patrol Lieutenants North PSA 1 Lieutenant Rowell Sunday-Wednesday North PSA 2 Lieutenant Young Wednesday-Saturday North PSA 3 Lieutenant Allen Wednesday-Saturday North PSA 4 Lieutenant Barthen Sunday-Wednesday North Division-Lieutenant: G. Reynolds Sergeant(s): Mendoza & Pruitt 20

21 West Division 21

22 West Division Patrol Lieutenants West PSA 1 Lieutenant Fimbres Sunday-Wednesday West PSA 2 Lieutenant Simmons Wednesday-Saturday West PSA 3 Lieutenant Stockton Wednesday-Saturday West PSA 4 Lieutenant Allen Sunday-Wednesday CID/NPO Lieutenant: Conrad Sergeant(s): Martino & Stout

23 Central Division 23

24 Central Division Patrol Lieutenants Central PSA 1 Lieutenant Verrett Sunday-Wednesday Central PSA 2 Lieutenant Gilbert Wednesday-Saturday Central PSA 3 Lieutenant Krouse Wednesday-Saturday Central PSA 4 Lieutenant O Neil Sunday-Wednesday CID/NPO Lieutenant: Robinson Sergeant(s): Porter & Halford

FORT PIERCE POLICE DEPARTMENT CITYWIDE 2016 BI-ANNUAL REPORT

FORT PIERCE POLICE DEPARTMENT CITYWIDE As the Fort Pierce Police Department (FPPD) continues its outreach to citizens especially young people the crime rate in the city for the first half of 2016 is showing