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2 Dear Mayor, City Council and Community Members, Many years ago, when I first considered a move to the Lompoc Valley, a close friend described Lompoc as the gem of the Central Coast. After having served in this community for twelve years, I could not agree more. The geographic location is one of picturesque beauty and the climate is on par with many world-renowned resort areas. But it is the people that make Lompoc a special place. Lompoc residents enjoy a sense of community and heart for service that far surpasses the norm. The men and women of the Lompoc Police Department embody that community spirit and continue to serve in extraordinary fashion. The officers, dispatchers, jailers, community services officers, clerical staff, volunteers and explorers who serve the residents of our City are highly trained, courteous professionals who take pride in a job well done and take responsibility for solving the problems that arise in our community. They are a resilient lot, who unselfishly dedicate themselves to the task of taking care of our town in spite of compensation inequities, staffing shortages and external organizational challenges was a year of challenge and transition for the Lompoc Police Department. The Department saw the untimely and tragic death of Agent Christopher Kies, the departure of Chief Brown and Captain Williams, the installation of a new chief of police, the hiring of Captain Ralston and Captain Deming, an impasse in contract negotiations, as well as the continuing challenges of a new tide of gang violence that erupted in the fall of 2006 and carried through the spring of The insurgence of gangs became a central issue for all the communities in Santa Barbara County. Lompoc was the first to hold community forums and address gang issues head on through a three-pronged approach of prevention, intervention and accountability. The Lompoc Police Department added a Community Services Officer position tasked with addressing graffiti. Patrol officers met with community members to identify neighborhood problems. A combination of gang enforcement efforts by the Gang/Narcotics Enforcement Team, targeted patrol overtime, provided by a federal anti-gang grant, and heightened vigilance on the part of officers and residents alike, helped address Lompoc s gang related issues. Lompoc continues to be one of the safest communities on the Central Coast. Even with the increase in gang activity, total Part 1 crimes per 1,000 population reported in 2007 were nearly 15% lower than those reported in To put this into perspective a Lompoc resident is 15% and 27% less likely to be a victim of a Part 1 crime than those residents of the two larger population communities of Santa Barbara County. As we look to the future, reducing gang influences in our community through prevention efforts and proactive law enforcement remains a priority, as well as addressing quality of life issues in each neighborhood of the City. The Lompoc Police Department continues to face the attrition of trained police officers and dispatchers due to salary disparities. I remain committed to providing the staff of the Lompoc Police Department with the highest quality of training and resources possible in an effort to take care of our staff so that they are fully supported and equipped to devote their energies to taking care of our City. It is with tremendous pride in our organization and honor to serve the residents of the City of Lompoc that I present this annual report chronicling the activities of the Lompoc Police Department in TIMOTHY L. DABNEY Chief of Police

3 Lompoc Police Department Mission Statement The mission of the Lompoc Police Department is to provide effective and professional police services, in partnership with the citizens we serve, encouraging mutual respect and innovative problem solving, thereby improving the quality of life in our community. CORE VALUES OF THE LOMPOC POLICE DEPARTMENT QUALITY The quality of a police department is reflected in its people, its leadership, its reputation, and its vision. We are dedicated to selecting, developing and retaining a diverse staff of professionals who embrace excellence as their driving force and who continually strive to surpass their previous accomplishments. SERVICE The primary function of the Lompoc Police Department is to serve the public. We are a proactive enforcement oriented organization committed to delivering responsive, innovative, and courteous service in an impartial manner. We encourage community input and participation in our delivery of police services. INTEGRITY We recognize that we are employed in positions of great trust, responsibility and expectation in our community. We hold ourselves to an elevated standard of conduct and accept only the highest levels of honesty and ethical behavior on the part of all our members. Our citizens deserve nothing less. COMPASSION The people we serve are individuals who possess the full range of human strengths, weaknesses, and needs. Each member of the Lompoc Police Department places a high value on being in the people business. We realize that every contact is unique and that we do not always see citizens in the most favorable circumstances. We will express concern and empathy for those who need our services. PRIDE Police work is a noble undertaking. We believe we make a difference in our community and take great pride in our accomplishments. Our members exhibit creativity, confidence and courage in meeting the daily challenges of our profession.

4 Lompoc Police Department Organizational Chart 2007 Timothy L. Dabney Chief of Police Administrative Secretary Professional Standards Sergeant Captain Donald Deming Operations Division Captain Larry Ralston Support Services Division Patrol Section Community Services Section Investigations Section Records / Property Dispatch/Jail Section Patrol Watches G.R.E.A.T. S.R.O. Officers Major Crimes Traffic Unit Canine Unit Special Enforcement Team Vehicle Abatement Graffiti Abatement Police Activities League Volunteer Unit Police Explorer Unit Property Crimes Juvenile Crimes Crimes Against Women Gang- Narcotics Enforcement Team STAFFING 51 Sworn Officers 22 Non-sworn 16 Part-time 40 Volunteers 10 Explorers SHIFTS 3/12 Shift 4/10 Shift 9/80 Shift FLEET 11 Marked Patrol 11 Unmarked 7 Utility Vehicles 3 Motorcycles SBRNET

5 LOMPOC POLICE DEPARTMENT ROSTER 2007 CHIEF OF POLICE Timothy L. Dabney CAPTAINS Donald Deming Larry Ralston Patrick A. Williams * SERGEANTS Joseph Bailey Nathan Flint Allen Chisholm Deanna Clement Edward Lardner Lane Middleton Daniel Rios Charles Strange AGENTS Augustin Arias Milt Baldwin Scott Casey Bryan Dillard Christopher Kies * Jorge Magana Joseph Stetz Joseph Villalobos * OFFICERS Susie Aanerud Eric Andreasen Sergio Arias Jason Bailey * Jon Bailey George Berrios * Denise Brown * Donald Bumanglag Tammy Clancy Ray Clancy Kristie Colombo * Corey Cox Stephen Delauretis Philip Dollman Jason Flint William Francis David Garcia Leonel Garza Sean Gowing Brian Guerra Ronald Hutchins Nolan Jones OFFICERS David Lamar Jon Lerner * Frank Lopez Vince Magallon Scott Morgan Paul Ordaz * Eric Nesby Mark Powell John Reyna Kevin Schryvers Daniel Sessions Lucas Signorelli Andrew White Christian Woodhead Timothy Xiong RESERVE OFFICERS Don Dodson Harry Heidt CIVILIAN SUPERVISORS Jennifer Chastain Nancy Faust DISPATCHERS Kim Berry Angelique Borges Rachel Delkener Gail Densmore Cindy Espinosa Leslie Muller Rita Neumann Betty Scherer JAILERS Jack Ellis Larry Miller Matthew Paine Brian Rosby Coyle Turner PT Todd Woolley Police Chaplains Bernie Federmann Chuck Musselwhite * Greg Nelson PT Indicates Part-Time COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICERS Sandi Bailey Joseph Bailey, Jr. David Blackburn PT Judy Cooley PT Alison Herson Mary Terrones PT Victoria Smith PT Edward York Office Staff Assistants Kitty Bauer PT Ginger Cross * Rocio Cazares PT Judy Hockey * Vicki Johnson Lesa Larson Karen Niemi Crossing Guards Anna Crews Joe Mellen Beverly Placencia* Nicki Pippen Carla Semenza* Richard Summers Diana Williamson Interns Malia Avillanoza* Jay Boudreaux Joshua Foote * Alissa Iveland Trevor Tews * Information Services Monique Wales Victim Advocate Cozetta Blow * Indicates Separated from the Department in 2007 Indicates Hired or Promoted in 2007

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11 2007 DEPARTMENT AWARDS Steve Delauretis MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD SWORN OFFICER Detective Steve Dino Delauretis has been awarded the 2007 Meritorious Service Award for Sworn Staff. Detective Delauretis work ethic and perseverance have served LPD well in his current position as a detective. He has shown compassion toward the victims of the crimes he has investigated, while working hard to identify, interview, and arrest perpetrators. Detective Delauretis currently occupies the Crimes Against Women / Domestic Violence investigative position and works with Victim Advocate Cozetta Blow to provide advocacy, prevention, education, and effective law enforcement services for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Detective Delauretis is also called upon to assist with homicides and other major cases. His tenacity has earned him the 2007 Meritorious Service Award. Val Scott VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Val has been a volunteer since 2004 and donated close to 300 hours during She currently serves as the volunteer coordinator and was the assistant coordinator during 2006 and part of Val and her beat partner wrote 435 parking citations this year. She is available for emergency call outs. She has worked traffic control, DUI checkpoints, Spring Arts, Flower Festival, completes vehicle inventories, helps with National Night Out, and other special projects. Val is very enthusiastic about her volunteerism. She keeps the volunteer unit organized and gets things done. Val is always cheerful and has a smile on her face. Betty Scherer MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD - SUPPORT EMPLOYEE Betty Scherer has been awarded the 2007 Meritorious Service Award for Support Staff. As a Dispatcher-Jailer, Betty s professionalism and the way she treats others is truly appreciated. This is evidenced by the nominations she continuously receives year after year. Betty has demonstrated continued service and love for our community and our Department. Her outgoing personality and positive demeanor are contagious and set an excellent example for less tenured personnel.

12 Daniel Rios ELLEN McCASLIN AWARD The Ellen McCaslin Award is awarded annually to an employee as selected by the Chief of Police who embodies Ellen s attributes of optimism, team spirit, dedication, and loyalty to the Lompoc Police Department. Sergeant Danny Rios was selected to receive the Ellen McCaslin Award for 2007, as the result of his exemplary service to the City of Lompoc and the Lompoc Police Department. Sergeant Rios has been an officer with the Lompoc Police Department since 2000 and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in July of In 2007, Officer Andrew White received the first ever Rookie of the Year Award. This award honors a new officer who posted the most statistics as compared to his/her contemporaries. Officer White was the top performing new LPD officer, with 253 reports, 85 arrests, and 61 citations. His ability to learn, exemplified by his authorship and execution of three search warrants so early in his career are indicative of the bright future before him. Andrew white ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Joseph Stetz ELK S TOP COP Agent Joseph Stetz has been honored with the Elk s Award for Outstanding Performance, also known as the Top Cop Award. Agent Stetz has always had a reputation for dedication and hard work. Over the last ten years, Agent Stetz has been a narcotics officer, SBRNET Agent, D.A.R.E Officer, Field Training Officer, Patrol Agent, shown initiative in drafting a civil gang injunction. During 2007, Agent Joseph Stetz made a total of 133 arrests. On April 15, 2007, Agent Stetz was responsible for the apprehension of a suspect of a murder that had occurred just minutes earlier. During the arrest items of important evidence were located. Agent Stetz is credited for his intuition, knowledge of crime trends, and hard work to keep our community safe.

13 Eric Andreasen H. THOMAS GUERRY AWARD FOR VALOR ELKS AWARD FOR VALOR On May 7, 2007, Officer Andreasen was assigned to his patrol duties when deputies from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff s Office requested assistance with a high speed pursuit of a stolen vehicle. After Officer Andreasen joined the pursuing deputies, the vehicle swerved off the roadway, flipped, and came to rest on the driver s side with the engine compartment on fire. Officer Andreasen and Sheriff s Deputy Johnny Langehennig, Jr. found two male occupants inside the burning vehicle. Officer Andreasen used his police baton to break out the passenger side windows. Then, Officer Andreasen and Deputy Langehennig pulled the passenger from the vehicle. As the fire spread into the passenger compartment, several attempts were made to pull the driver from the vehicle. However, the driver crawled deeper into the car and communicated to the officers that he intended to stay in the burning vehicle to avoid capture. Without hesitation, Officer Andreasen deployed his Department issued taser, briefly incapacitating the suspect while he and Deputy Langehennig pulled the suspect out of the burning vehicle and safely took him into custody. According to Deputy Lengehennig, Officer Eric Andreasen did an exemplary job in apprehending a dangerous wanted felon. Officer Andreasen should be commended for maintaining great calm and for risking his own safety to pull two suspects from the vehicle, which had caught on fire. If not for his actions, the two suspects would most certainly have perished, as shortly after removing them, the vehicle burst into flames. For the brav ery demonstrated on May 7, 2007, Eric Andreasen was awarded both the H. Thomas guerry Award for Valor and the Elk s Award for Valor.

14 Milt Baldwin H. THOMAS GUERRY AWARD FOR SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE Agent Milt Baldwin has received the H. Thomas Guerry Award for Superior Performance. Agent Baldwin has served the citizens of Lompoc as a police officer since He quickly became recognized throughout Santa Barbara County as one of the shining stars of criminal investigation. Agent Baldwin is recognized throughout Santa Barbara County as a fingerprint expert, polygraph operator, fraud investigator, homicide investigator, and for his attention to detail as a crime scene investigator. Agent Baldwin has been involved in virtually every homicide and major case that has impacted the Lompoc community since In 2007, he was involved in investigating three homicides, a home-invasion robbery, a handful of complex fraud and computer related crimes, and other high profile investigations. On two separate investigations, Agent Baldwin refused to settle for mediocrity and went to great lengths to locate and identify crucial physical evidence linking suspects to their deeds. Whether Agent Baldwin is digging through trash, trudging across poison oak infested terrain, or searching computer files for that last bit of information, he remains steadfast and resolute in holding suspects accountable for their actions. Our community is a better place because of men and women like Agent Baldwin. CITIZEN RECOGNITION Over many years, the Lompoc Police Department has been fortunate to have the unwavering support of the public we serve. The men and women of the Lompoc Police Department want to take this opportunity to thank the following people for their individual efforts on behalf of the Department. Their involvement has undoubtedly served to elevate awareness for the needs of public safety services in our community. Robert Cuthbert is commended for his considerable efforts to gain support and passage for the T2008 tax initiative to fund public safety. His efforts clearly demonstrate his commitment to the Lompoc Police Department and to the public we serve. Darryl Tullis is highly praised for his leadership as the Chairman of the T2008 campaign, and for volunteering to engage in public forums in support of this measure. Greg Campbell is honored for his very generous support to the Department in his efforts to maintain and expand on the Department s firing range throughout the calendar year. His donation of time, labor, and materials has resulted in the Lompoc Police Department Range Facility a more professional operation.

15 S IGNIFICANT EVENTS IN 2007 LOMPOC POLICE DEPARTMENT LOSES AN OUTSTANDING COLLEAGUE, AND FRIEND Agent Christopher Paul Kies came to the Lompoc Police Department in 1994 after serving as a combat Marine in Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield. His enthusiasm and military bearing made him a natural centurion. Agent Kies served as a police sniper on the Special Enforcement Team, Motor Officer, Detective, Narcotics Detective with SBRNET, and as a Recruit Training Officer. Agent Kies had received the H. Thomas Guerry Award for Valor and the Lompoc Police Officer of the Year award in d POLICE AGENT CHRIS KIES After serving for over 12 years with LPD, his life was tragically cut short in January of May 3, 1968 to EOW January 12, 2007 As a Marine He was a Champion of Freedom As a Police Officer He was Feared by Criminals and Admired by Citizens As a Colleague He was Respected by All who Wear a Badge As a Law Enforcement Trainer He was an Inspiration As a Youth Sports Coach He was a Mentor As a Husband & Father He was Loved FORMER POLICE AGENT MEMORIALIZED In May of 2007 Officer Richard May was memorialized at the National Peace Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. and at the California Peace Officers Memorial. Rich served the Lompoc Police Department for nearly15 years and was assigned as a patrol officer/agent, F.T.O., D.A.R.E. and P.A.L. Officer. He served on the Directed Enforcement Team and the Serious Habitual Offender Unit. Rich was a recipient of the H. Thomas Guerry Award and the Santa Barbara County Probation Department Distinguished Service Award. In 2004 Officer May transferred to the East Palo Alto Police Department. On January 7, 2006, while on patrol, Officer May was shot and killed by a gang member. See - for more on Rich s legacy. OFFICER RICH MAY

16 CHIEF BILL BROWN SWORN-IN AS SHERIFF OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY After winning a fierce campaign, Bill Brown was swornin as the Santa Barbara County Sheriff on January 9, Sheriff Brown had served the Lompoc community as Chief of the Lompoc Police Department for eleven years. William F. Brown, Jr. began his law enforcement career as an officer with the Pacifica Police Department. After two years he transferred to the Inglewood Police Department where he held various assignments and rose through the ranks to the position of Acting Captain before he was selected as the Chief of police for the city of Moscow, Idaho. Bill Served in Idaho for three years before moving to Lompoc in Sheriff Brown maintains his home in Lompoc with his wife and three children. We wish him all the best as he serve the Lompoc Valley and Santa Barbara County as our Sheriff. CAPTAIN PATRICK A. WILLIAMS SELECTED AS CHIEF OF POLICE FOR THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS Pat Williams was sworn in as the Chief of Police for the Desert Hot Springs Police Department on June 18, Chief Williams served as a Captain with the Lompoc Police Department from May of 2002 through the beginning of June He previously served for 18 years with the Palm Springs and San Jacinto Police Departments. In addition to his previous police duties, Williams had served as a city councilman for the City of San Jacinto beginning in1992, and as that community s mayor from 1999 until Williams is a graduate and facilitator of the P.O.S.T. Supervisory Leadership Institute and graduated from the 189 th session of the F.B.I. National Academy. Chief Williams made significant contributions to the Lompoc Police Department and was deeply involved in many community activities and youth sports programs. The City of Desert Hot Springs will benefit greatly from his tremendous expertise and leadership.

17 TIMOTHY L. DABNEY SELECTED AS CHIEF OF THE LOMPOC POLICE DEPARTMENT On January 9, 2007, Timothy L. Dabney assumed the office of Chief of Police for the Lompoc Police Department. Chief Dabney is the ninth chief to serve the City of Lompoc in 108 years. During his 26-year law enforcement career, Chief Dabney served as a Captain commanding the Operations Division and the Support Services Division of the Lompoc Police Department since August of He previously served as a police lieutenant, police sergeant, investigator and police officer with the Lindsay Department of Public Safety. Chief Dabney also served as a deputy with the Tulare County Sheriff s Office. Chief Dabney has served as adjunct faculty and police academy coordinator for Porterville College and Allan Hancock College. He holds a bachelors degree from Point Loma Nazarene University and a Masters degree in from California Polytechnic University, Pomona. He is a graduate of the 209 th Session of the F.B.I. National Academy, 8 th Class of the Supervisory Leadership Institute and was the valedictorian of the 22 nd Class of the California POST Command College. Tim Dabney is committed to top quality delivery of law enforcement services, employing a balanced approach of community oriented and traditional policing methods, coupled with prevention and education, creating an environment where police and citizens work together to identify and implement long term solutions to problems relating to crime, the fear of crime, neighborhood decay and quality of life.

18 LARRY A. RALSTON AND DONALD A. DEMING SELECTED TO FILL CAPTAIN POSITIONS Larry Ralston brings over 25 years of experience to the Lompoc Police Department. He has served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff s Department, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff s Department and the Santa Maria Police Department where he held the ranks of officer, corporal, sergeant and was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in Captain Ralston has significant experience in gang suppression, narcotics investigation, investigation of major crimes, patrol operations, media relations and police supervision. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Union Institute University and has attended Seattle Pacific University, Azusa Pacific University, Chapman University, and Colorado State University. Captain Ralston is a significant influence in the Police Explorer program in Northern Santa Barbara County and once served as the assistant baseball coach at Lompoc High School. Captain Ralston is married with two children and his wife is employed by the Lompoc Unified School District. Captain Ralston is the commanding officer of the Support Services Division Donald Deming served four years in the United States Marine Corps and was assigned to the presidential helicopter security detail for a portion of his service. He began his law enforcement career in 1988 with the Los Angeles Police Department. Captain Deming held assignments in the LAPD Metro Team, Gang Unit, K-9 Unit, Detectives, Internal Affairs, Patrol, LAPD Honor Guard, firearms instructor, and watch commander. The Assistant Chief of Police for LAPD described Captain Deming as the model public servant. Captain Deming has significant experience in gang suppression, investigation of major crimes, patrol operations, law enforcement training and police supervision. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Union Institute University and a Masters Degree in public administration from the California State University at Long Beach. Captain Deming is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys life in Lompoc with his wife and three children. Captain Deming is the commands the Operations Division of the Lompoc Police Department

19 POLICE AGENT PROMOTIONS AGENT AGUSTIN CHIP ARIAS AGENT BRYAN DILLARD Agent Arias was a seven-year veteran of the Lompoc Police Department when he was promoted to the rank of Police Agent in April of He began his law enforcement career in June of 1999 as a Reserve Police Officer. He attended the law enforcement academy at Allan Hancock College as a Police Officer Trainee and was appointed as a full-time Police Officer in June of Agent Arias was chosen to receive the Elks Award for meritorious service in April of During his tenure at our agency he has served on the Special Enforcement Team, as an arrest and control instructor, as a narcotics investigator assigned to the Gang-Narcotics Enforcement Team (GNET). Agent Arias currently serves in the Patrol Section and as the President of the Lompoc Police Officer s Association. Agent Dillard was promoted to the rank of Police Agent in February of He had served the Lompoc Police Department for tens years at the time of his promotion. He began his law enforcement career in September of 1996 as a Reserve Police Officer. He attended the law enforcement academy at Allan Hancock College and was appointed as a full-time police officer in June of Agent Dillard is a member of the Special Enforcement Team, serves as a range master, a field training officer and as a motor officer. Agent Dillard has served on the executive board of the Lompoc Police Officer s Association. Agent Dillard is a recruit training officer at the Allan Hancock College Basic Police Academy and currently serves in the Patrol Section of the Lompoc Police Department.

20 SPECIAL OLYMPICS CAR SHOW Held at Ryon Park on Sept. 1, 2007, the Sixth Annual Lompoc Police Department Special Olympics Car Show was a huge success. Attracting approximately 180 show entrants and thousands of spectators, the car show raised $30,000 to support local Special Olympic athletes. SALVATION ARMY SUMMER TRIP 2007 The Salvation Army has been serving the Lompoc community for over 30 years. One service that the Lompoc Service Extension offers is a Summer Camp Program sponsored in full by the Salvation Army. In the summer of 2007, accompanied by Lompoc Police Department office staff assistant, Lesa Larson and victim advocate Cozetta Blow; our extension sent twenty under privileged children from the Lompoc community to Camp Gilmore located in the Malibu Canyon. Various members of the Lompoc Police Department serve on the executive board of the Lompoc Service Extension of the Salvation Army. In 2007, over 80 families received emergency lodging, food, transportation or other compassionate services provided by the Salvation Army Service Extension through the Lompoc Police Department.

21 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT CELEBRATION On the National Night Out, held the first Tuesday in August, Lompoc joined communities across the country in the fight against crime. In 2007, Officer Frank Lopez of Community Services Section coordinated the event. Lompoc Police Department joined with the California Highway Patrol, Santa Barbara County Sheriff s Office, Vandenberg Air Force Base and the United States Army to celebrate this annual event. Activities included a carnival, displays, booths, and food. The event was held in the 500 block of North M Street and was open to the public. Major donors for the 2007 National Night Out were Target Stores, Lompoc Foursquare Church, and Albertson s Grocery Stores. JUNIOR POLICE CAMP The Lompoc Police Department, in conjunction with the Lompoc Parks and Recreation Department, hosted two Junior Police Camps in This program is coordinated by Sergeant Rios, and presented by Officers Chris Woodhead and Jason Flint. The first camp was hosted in August 2002 and it continues to be very popular with Lompoc youth. Approximately twenty-five young people between the ages of 8-12 participate in the program, consisting of three, 3-hour days. During camp, participants get insight into the daily activities of a Lompoc Police Officer. In 2007, campers attended demonstrations and presentations on the Department s Special Enforcement Team, motors, K-9, patrol, Crime Scene Investigations, and arrest and control. Also, for the first time, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff s Office Air Unit put on a helicopter demonstration at Lompoc Airport. Campers were able to witness a lift-off and a landing, and had the opportunity to examine the helicopter. Each participant received a Jr. police uniform t-shirt and cap to wear for inspection each day. Upon completion of the program, participants attended a graduation ceremony where the Chief of Police presented each one with a Certificate of Completion.

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23 OPERATIONS DIVISION The Operations Division is composed of uniformed officers who deliver community interactive law enforcement services in the field. The sub-units of the Operations Division are the Patrol Section, Community Services Section, Traffic, S.E.T., K-9, and Vehicle Abatement. Captain Donald A. Deming is the Operations Division Commander. PATROL SECTION The Patrol Section is the most visible unit within any municipal law enforcement agency. Four sergeants, four agents and 18 officers provide immediate police services and protection twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year. These officers are divided into four squads and respond to all emergency situations and requests for police services. During 2007, the Department handled 38,751 incidents during 2007, including 24,344 calls for service, 14,407 self-initiated activities and 12,400 police reports. Year Population* Officers Off. /Pop. Ratio No. of Activities Calls For Service Officer Initiated Case Reports , ,729 16,136 9,585 6, , ,674 15,707 10,954 6, , ,353 15,842 10,499 6, , ,885 16,118 11,574 6, , ,205 21,485 12,720 6, , ,078 25,619 11,459 5, , ,228 28,302 11,926 12,796** , ,641 25,896 14,745 14,009** , ,512 25,613 13,899 12, , ,751 24,344 14,407 12,400 *Excludes U.S. B.O.P. **Includes supplemental reports. The men and women who patrol the streets of Lompoc are truly dedicated to the public they serve. Many have worked tirelessly to develop patrol and investigative skills that enhance the level of service they provide. These officers are justifiably proud of the high level of service they provide to the people of Lompoc, and their unwavering commitment to protect the lives and property of those who live and work in this city. The City is divided into COPPS (Community Oriented Policing & Problem Solving) Areas. Officers are assigned with COPPS Projects assuming primary problem solving responsibility for chronic issues that arise within the COPPS Areas. Sergeants and Agents oversee these projects and determine what resources are needed to solve neighborhood issues.

24 TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT The Traffic Unit focuses enforcement efforts on unlicensed driving, moving and equipment violations, traffic collision investigation and DUI enforcement. In 2007, Officer Leo Garza comprised the Traffic Unit for the Lompoc Police Department. The Traffic Unit presently conducts additional enforcement efforts funded by three grants. Two of the grants provide funding for traditional enforcement efforts, DUI checkpoints and seatbelt enforcement. The third grant allowed a more comprehensive enforcement strategy, to include saturation patrols; court stings targeting drivers leaving court after having their license revoked/suspended; and other innovative enforcement practices. The Lompoc Police Department is also a participating agency in the Avoid the Twelve DUI grant administered by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff s Department. Sergeant Edward Lardner coordinates traffic enforcement for the Lompoc Police Department and has authored several grants provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety. Sergeant Lardner has been successful in obtaining State funding of overtime for officers to conduct DUI checkpoints, saturation patrols and seatbelt compliance campaigns. The following table is a summary of traffic related statistics for 2007: Total Traffic Collisions Investigated* 520 Fatal and Injury Traffic Collisions 1/122 Unlicensed & Suspended Drivers Arrested 171 Drunk Driving Arrests 213 Traffic Citations Issued 3390 Parking Citations Issued 2047 Stolen Vehicles 67 * Total traffic collisions investigated includes minor non-injury collisions on private property, parking lots and all other collisions involving property damage. A special emphasis is placed upon traffic enforcement around school sites in the mornings and afternoons when large numbers of parents and students are present. This enhanced enforcement has contributed to a reduction in the number of pedestrian and bicyclist involved traffic collisions in the areas around school properties in recent years.

25 SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT TEAM The Special Enforcement Team (S.E.T.) is composed of 13 members who have received extensive training in the use of Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.). These officers serve the citizens of Lompoc by safely diffusing violent or potentially violent situations. The SET Unit is composed of a Commander, a Team Leader, and two Assistant Team Leaders, two marksmen and experts trained in active shooter response, high risk building entry, less lethal weaponry, chemical agents deployment, and an armorer. Two trained hostage negotiators augment the SET Unit for incidents requiring crisis-negotiating skills. Each member of the SET Unit is required to complete over 100 hours of rigorous training annually. No citizens or members of the SET Unit have been injured during hazardous operations in VEHICLE ABATEMENT Community Services Officer (CSO) is dedicated to keep Lompoc free of abandoned vehicles and other large hazards that clutter City streets. In 2007, CSO Sandi Bailey was responsible for vehicle abatement. Her responsibilities include the tagging and removal of abandoned vehicles on City streets and private property. The CSO patrols streets looking for abandoned vehicles and responds to citizen reports. Each vehicle is tagged for removal. If the vehicle is not moved voluntarily, or if the owner cannot be located, the vehicle is towed and the owner is issued a citation. In 2007, 267 vehicles were towed for abatement or for being abandoned on the streets of Lompoc. GRAFFITI ABATEMENT In July of 2007 the Lompoc Police Department added a Community Services Officer with a primary duty of coordinating the Department s graffiti abatement program. This staff member seeks out graffiti in our community, documents the blight, he forwards the information to gang officers and detectives and then coordinates the activities of volunteers who spend each Saturday removing graffiti from our City. The faith-based community has taken a lead role in the graffiti abatement program. Each weekend a different church in our community will send volunteers to work in the streets and alleys of Lompoc to eradicate vandalism and improve the image of our community. This program had a nearly immediate impact upon gang graffiti and vandalism in our community and has contributed to several significant arrests of vandals and gang members. K-9 PATROL Xito served as the Department s patrol/narcotics K-9 during 2007 and was partnered with Officer Willy Francis. Xito is trained in both patrol tactics and narcotics search techniques. During 2007, Xito conducted 33 searches for suspected narcotics, resulting in 17 incidents wherein he recovered narcotics. He also conducted 29 searches for criminal suspects, finding 12 who attempted to hide from police. Xito and Officer Francis also serve the community at civic events and host demonstrations for school-age youth.

26 COMMUNITY SERVICES SECTION The Community Services Section is comprised of School Resource and G.R.E.A.T. officers, a P.A.L. Officer, Explorer POST 700, the Lompoc Police Department Volunteer Unit, Volunteers Citizens On Patrol (V-COPs) and Reserve Officers. The Community Services Section was developed in 1996 to enhance the Department s response to crime prevention needs within our community. The section includes one sergeant, three officers, 6 to10 explorers, and approximately 30 community service volunteers. THE LOMPOC POLICE BEAT TELEVISION PROGRAM Lompoc Police Beat has been broadcast live from the Comcast studio every Thursday night since July of Sergeants Deanna Clement and Officer Philip Dollman were the 2007 hosts of the program, which airs live for sixty minutes each week. Lompoc Police Beat is produced entirely with volunteer assistance under the direction of a Community Service Volunteer. The program provides valuable crime prevention information, features Lompoc s Most Wanted, and disseminates important community information from various law enforcement agencies and community service organizations throughout the Lompoc Valley. The Lompoc Police Beat program received the coveted Helen Putnam Award presented by the League of California Cities in December of 2001, and was recognized by California Police Chiefs Association as a recognized best practice in law enforcement. LOMPOC POLICE VOLUNTEERS Community Service Volunteers continue to be critical to the operations of the Lompoc Police Department. In 2007, our volunteers donated approximately 3,000 hours of service to our community. There is not a single unit of the Department that has not benefited from the assistance provided by these valuable individuals. Volunteer enrollment was approximately 35 volunteers during Volunteers perform functions such as bicycle licensing, property inventory, clerical activities, DUI check points, crime scene preservation, searches for missing children, traffic control, security checks of vacationing residents homes, and assistance at civic functions like the Spring Arts Festival, Flower Festival and the Annual Christmas Parade. VOLUNTEER CITIZENS ON PATROL The Volunteer Citizens on Patrol (V-COPS) are a specialized group of Community Service Volunteers who receive additional training and equipment to allow them to provide security patrol in Lompoc while driving marked police vehicles. The V-COPS conduct business security and vacation security checks, assist patrol officers with traffic control, monitor handicapped parking violations, and provide assistance as needed to citizens.

27 GANG RESISTANCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING In 2007 the Lompoc Police Department adopted the Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) curriculum in local schools. Replacing Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE), this program teaches student to resist illegal drugs, as well as the pressure to join criminal street gangs. Officer Philip Dollman has received specialized training in presenting the GREAT program, and is the instructor, teaching 5 th grade students these valuable skills. CITIZEN ON PATROL PROGRAM The Lompoc Police Department has provided the opportunity for citizens to ride-along with officers on patrol for over twenty years. Applicants are screened to ride one shift per year with officers to experience Lompoc from a squad car. This program has been beneficial in promoting understanding and providing valuable experience for persons interested in the law enforcement field. SPECIAL OLYMPICS Office Staff Assistant Lesa Larson and Sergeant Harry Heidt have been the catalysts for Lompoc s efforts on behalf of Special Olympics. Department members participated in 3 Tip-a-Cop fundraisers, and in the Special Olympic Torch Run. For 2007, Tip A Cop events at were held at El Toro Bronco, Tom s Burgers, and Saletti s Italian Restaurant. At each of these events, Lompoc Police Department officers served restaurant diners in exchange for tips that are donated to the Special Olympics. The three 2007 Tip A Cop events raised a total of $2330. The signature Sixth Annual Special Olympics/Lompoc Police Department Car Show & Cruise attracted over 180 entrants and was held at Ryon Park over the Labor Day weekend in September. Funds raised in the car show enabled the Lompoc police Department to donate $30,000 to the North Santa Barbara County Special Olympics charity. POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE The Lompoc Police Department remains the host agency for the Lompoc Valley Police Activities League, which is a cooperative non-profit organization formed by the Lompoc Police Department, Santa Barbara County Sheriff s Department, Santa Barbara County Probation Department, California Highway Patrol, United States Penitentiary, Federal Corrections Institution, Vandenberg Air Force Base 30 th Security Services Squadron, and Allan Hancock College Campus Police. During 2007 Officer George Berrios and Phillip Dollman coordinated after school programs, mentoring and special activities for the youth of the Lompoc Valley.

28 Lompoc Valley P.A.L. continued to support its successful boxing program, which is often showcased at civic functions and outreach events. On March 24, 2007, LPD hosted an amateur boxing tournament. This event raises money for the Police Activities League and provides an opportunity for local amateur boxers to demonstrate their talents. The 2007 event showcased the talents of 20 boxers ranging in age from 12 to 21 and raised approximately $3,000 for the PAL Boxing program. Lompoc Valley PAL also sponsored a very successful fishing Derby on June 16, 2007 at River Park. Children of all ages and officers participated in the event as part of the Police Activities League s continuing effort to provide a wholesome environment for the youth of our community and create opportunities for kids to interact with local officers in a positive way. EXPLORER POST #700 Several full-time employees began their law enforcement experience as Explorer Scouts. Lompoc Police Explorer Post #700 is an affiliate of the Boy Scouts of America. Participation in this program ranged from 6 to 8 in The primary advisors for the Explorers in 2007 were Detective Suzie Aanerud and Officer Jason Flint. Explorers meet bi-weekly to learn law enforcement principles. In 2007, they assisted with security and traffic control for high school football games, the Lompoc and Santa Maria Holiday Parades, the Special Olympics Car Show, Flower Festival, the Spring Arts Festival and many other special events. In 2007, the Lompoc Explorers participated in the Paso Robles Explorer Competition which is a three day camp where Police Explorers from the Western United States come together to compete in Law Enforcement related tasks like a timed obstacle course, shooting, investigative scenarios and more. The Explorers also spent a total of 11 days in Monterey providing security, traffic and parking enforcement for the AT&T golf Pro-Am Event at Pebble Beach and the Con-Course Car Show at Pebble Beach. This is a major fundraiser for our Post. Post #700 began training for the National Explorer Competition that will be held in Colorado in At this event, which is held every other year, Explorer Posts from the 50 states compete, are tested, and are evaluated on law enforcement related skills.

29 CRIME FREE MULTI-HOUSING PROGRAM The Lompoc Police Department sponsored another Crime Free Multi-Housing seminar to train property owners/managers on such topics as tenant screening, fire safety, recognizing gang activity, crime prevention through environmental design, leases and addendums and other legal issues. Property owners/managers meet regularly at the Lompoc Police Department to discuss crime prevention and other issues peculiar to property management. This program is coordinated by Volunteer Noreen Pond and has proven very beneficial in reducing criminal activity at a number of apartment complexes within the City. LOMPOC CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY The Lompoc Citizens Police Academy is a 13-week program designed to provide an inside look into all aspects of law enforcement as practiced by the Lompoc Police Department. Participants attend 13 sessions on such topics as community policing, gangs, major crimes, SWAT, patrol, traffic, criminal law and internal affairs. Department members teach the sessions with expertise in each area. During the course participants will ride one shift with an officer and be offered the experience of qualifying at the Lompoc Police Department Range Facility. CLASS 17 Applications to attend the Lompoc Citizens Police Academy can be obtained at the front desk of the Lompoc Police Department or by contacting Sergeant Dan Rios at

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31 SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION The Support Services Division Commander is Captain Larry A. Ralston. Captain Ralston recently joined the department from neighboring Santa Maria, and brings over 25 years of experience to the Lompoc Police Department. As Support Services Division Commander he oversees the Investigations Section, Dispatch/Jail Section and Records/Property Section. The Support Services Division is the heart of the Department. INVESTIGATIONS SECTION The Investigations Section consists of two sergeants, two agents, six full-time investigators, one part-time investigator dedicated to monitoring sex registrants, and one domestic violence/crimes against women victim advocate. During 2007, the Investigations Section was divided into three units: the Gang-Narcotics Enforcement Team, Investigations Unit and SBRNET (Santa Barbara Regional Narcotics Enforcement Team). GANG-NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TEAM (GNET) The Gang-Narcotics Enforcement Team, supervised by Sergeant Lane Middleton, focuses its enforcement efforts on local gangsters, street dealers and drug users. The Team consists of a police sergeant, a police agent and three detectives. GNET provides uniformed high visibility gang enforcement as well as covert narcotics investigations. NARCOTICS ENFORCMENT The Lompoc Gang-Narcotics Enforcement Team served 12 search warrants, made 97 felony arrests, and 54 misdemeanor arrests during In essence the team prevented 3,743 individual doses or uses of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and marijuana. GNET also seized approximately $38, as suspected proceeds of the sale of illegal drugs. Gang-Narcotics Enforcement Team Narcotics Statistics Search Warrants Served 12 Felony Narcotics Arrests 97 Misdemeanor Narcotics Arrests 54 Drugs Seized Street Value Methamphetamine grams $ 36,880 Cocaine grams $ 20,530 Marijuana 1457 grams (and an additional 115 plants) $ 204,814 Heroin 14.4 grams $ 2,880 Total Drugs Seized grams $ 265,104

32 GANG ENFORCEMENT GNET continues to aggressively investigate gang related crimes and hold gang members accountable for their illegal actions. GNET officers served 32 gang related search warrants, conducted 105 parole and 99 probation searches. Approximately 119 gang members living within a geographic area known as the safety zone are subject to the conditions of the gang-injunction that is similar to a restraining order that restricts certain activities. In addition to the efforts of the Department s GNET, the Department applied for and received an Anti-Gang Initiative Grant from the Federal government which took effect in October of This one year, $63,672 grant, has enabled the department to deploy additional officers to specific-focused gang enforcement. Gang activity over the past six years are reflected below: LPD Gang Activity Gang Related Arrests Average Gang Member Age Graffiti Cases Gang Statistics * ** * The fact that the age of gang members arrested is increasing may indicate that gangs are aging-out and fewer young people are choosing to engage in gang activities. ** The number of reported graffiti cases has increased largely because the Lompoc Police Department has added a full-time Community Services Officer (CSO) to locate and document graffiti cases. This CSO also coordinates the activities of the Graffiti Abatement Team to remove graffiti that is located within the City. INVESTIGATIONS UNIT Sergeant Charles Chuck Strange supervises the Investigations Unit that is composed of a police agent who investigates major crimes such as homicide, robbery, and major fraud. One detective is assigned to investigate all crimes against women, including domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. The crimes against women detective, as well as a non-sworn victim advocate assigned to the Lompoc Police Department by North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center, are funded by a federal grant. Another detective is assigned to investigate all serious crime committed by and/or against juveniles. This challenging job addresses crimes like child abuse, neglect, and molestation. A third detective is assigned a general caseload, investigating property crime and other miscellaneous cases. The Investigations Section also employs a part-time investigator/detective who is tasked with monitoring the activities of persons residing in our community who are required to register as sex offenders.

33 The following table depicts the activities of the Investigations Unit for 2007: Investigations Unit Statistics INVESTIGATIONS CASE MANAGEMENT Cases Assigned During Year Cases Carried Over from Previous Year 1239 * Follow-up or Unassigned Cases 132 * Total Cases for Investigation Cases Cleared Cases Suspended Cases Forwarded Card Cases Search Warrants Served Informal Investigation 55 * Other Agency Assist Investigation 63 * Juvenile Petitions Cases Resulting in Misdemeanor Arrest Cases Resulting in Felony Arrest Cases Requesting D.A. Complaint CASE CLEARANCE RATE 46.6% 50.8% * Selected statistical data no longer collected beyond calendar year SANTA BARBARA REGIONAL NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TEAM The Lompoc Police Department sponsors one investigator position on the Santa Barbara Regional Narcotics Enforcement Team (SBRNET). SBRNET is a team composed of officers from the various law enforcement agencies across Santa Barbara County and the California Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement. Their mission is to target high profile narcotics traffickers and interdict narcotics headed into Santa Barbara County. The vigilance and investigative skill of SBRNET members resulted in the seizure of significant quantities of illegal narcotics destined for Santa Barbara County. The Santa Barbara Regional Narcotics Enforcement Team worked a total of 546 hours in the City of Lompoc over the course of the year. SBRNET seized three (3) weapons, over 30 pounds of illicit drugs and nearly $13,000 in narcotics related assets Countywide during 2007.

34 DISPATCH/JAIL SECTION Nancy Faust is the Dispatch/Jail Section Supervisor. The Lompoc Police Department is unique in that it supports one of the few remaining Type I jails in the State of California. A Type I jail is restricted to hold only pre-sentenced individuals for a period not to exceed 96 hours. Our jail facility allows the Department to save thousands of dollars by not transporting and booking Lompoc prisoners in Santa Barbara County Jail. We not only avoid the cost of transportation, but also avoid a $200 booking fee per prisoner. In October of 2007 Lompoc began accepting arrested persons from outside the city. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff s Department now books suspects from the Lompoc, Buellton, Solvang, and Santa Ynez substations into the Lompoc City Jail. The County pays an established booking fee to the City of Lompoc to defray the expenses incurred with these additional inmates. JAIL UNIT The Lompoc Police Department operates a Type I jail facility 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A total of 2,321 bookings of prisoners occurred during These bookings included 2,253 bookings by Lompoc Police Officers, and 68 contract bookings from other law enforcement agencies as indicated by Lompoc City Jail statistics in the table below: LOMPOC POLICE BOOKINGS ADULTS % Change Male Female Total Adults JUVENILES Male Female Total Juveniles CONTRACT BOOKINGS (Adult Only) Male Female Total Contract Bookings Total Bookings