Roselle Police Department 2015 Annual Report

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1 By Steve Herron, Chief of Police

2 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Introduction Village Officials 1 Letter from Chief Herron 2 Mission Statement 3 Organization Chart 4 Budget 5 Personnel Years of Service 6 Demographics 7 Officer of the Year 8 Service Awards 9 Commendations, Honorable Mentions, and Letters of Appreciation 10 Retirement 11 Employee Hires/Assignments/Promotions 12 Training Patrol 16 Northern Illinois Police Alarm System Communications Center 18 Records Section 19 Community Service Officers 20 Special Olympics 21 Volunteers in Police Service 22 Citizen Police Academy 23 Roselle Police Explorer Post Statistical Part I Offenses 25 Part II Offenses 26 Calls for Police Services 27 False Alarms 28 Investigations Investigations Division School Resource Officers 31 Tobacco Enforcement Program 32 Alcohol Enforcement Program 33 Juvenile Juvenile 34 Peer Jury Traffic Traffic Accidents 37 Accident Locations Top 10 Intersections 38 Traffic Enforcement 39 DUI Enforcement 40 Selective Traffic Enforcement Programs 41 Child Passenger Safety 42 Traffic Stop Data Collection 43 Professional Standards 44

3 Village Officials Village President Gayle A. Smolinski Village Clerk Patty Burns Village Trustee Bruce Berkshire Village Trustee Patrick Devitt Village Trustee Carrie Dahlstrom Village Trustee Andy Maglio Village Trustee Lee Trejo Page 1

4 To the Residents of the Village of Roselle: On behalf of the men and women of the Roselle Police Department, it is my pleasure to present you with the Roselle Police Department. This report summarizes crime and statistical data, police programs provided to the community, and personnel highlights from the past year. The Roselle Police Department is pleased to report that we experienced a drop in Part 1 crimes; however, we did see a slight increase in our and Part 2 offenses. The Part 1 crimes experienced a significant drop, going from 257 to 174. Our Part 2 or less serious offenses experienced a 6 percent increase, going from 776 to 821. We continue our pledge to keep Roselle a safe community. As part of our commitment for continuous improvement, we have placed an emphasis on police department training and the development of our personnel. In 2015, there was a total of 4,343 training hours Steve logged Herron for Chief of Police our sworn officers, or on average 132 hours of training per officer. Training is an important part of organizational development so that we are providing the best service for our residents. We continue our efforts in geo-based policing as we work together with our residents to identify and solve neighborhood problems. We are pleased with our Volunteers in Police Services, this year the volunteered 776 hours, an increase of 23 percent from The Roselle Police Department is fortunate to have these volunteers and the service they provide to the community. Our Explorer program has also been hard at work assisting at community events and conducting training. In addition, I am pleased to report that the Police Department brought back our highly successful Citizen Police Academy Program. Sergeant Timothy Cook was charged with overseeing the program and coordinated the training for the 13 students who graduated from our program. During 2015, the Police Department saw several personnel change as well. Detective Michael Marotta retired in January after 25 years of dedicated service to our community and Sergeant John Lawson retired in November after 28 years of service to our Residents. The Police Department also hired one police officer, Officer Patrick Grempka, and one records assistant, Records Assistant Kathryn Karnatz. I wish to thank Mayor Gayle Smolinski, the Roselle Village Board, and Village Administrator Jeffrey O Dell for their support and confidence in our department. I would also like to thank the men and women of the Roselle Police Department who continue to work hard and strive to provide the very best possible service to all of our residents. We look forward to the challenges in 2016, and we appreciate the continued support of the community. Respectfully, Steve Herron Chief of Police Page 2

5 Mission Statement T he mission of the Roselle Police Department is to work in partnership with the community, to protect human life, safeguard property, respect and preserve the rights of all individuals equally, and endeavor to enhance the quality of life for all the citizens of the Village of Roselle. Department Values As members of the Roselle Police Department we practice: Dedication to the community, this department, and each other; Respect for the community, each other, and ourselves; Integrity and our actions will reflect strict honesty; Accountability and will answer for our actions and inactions; Moral Courage and are steadfast in the face of ethical challenges. The sum of our values is honor. Page 3

6 Organization Chart Chief of Police Deputy Chief Administrative Assistant Police Services Manager Detective Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant Records Assistants (4) Officers (6) Officers (5) Officers (5) Officers (5) Community Service Officers Full Time (2) Part Time (4) School Resource Officers (2) Detectives (2) Volunteers (12) Explorers (9) Authorized Department Personnel Full-time Employees: 32 Sworn Officers and 8 Civilian Employees Part-time Employees: 2 Sworn Officers and 5 Civilian Employees Page 4

7 Budget Personnel 85% Contractual 10% Inter-fund Transfers 1.5% Capital Expenditures 1% Other Expenses 0% Commodities 3.5% Expenditure Amount Personnel $ 5,713,142 Contractual $ 634,309 Commodities $ 229,711 Other Expenses $ 2,000 Capital Expenditures $ 54,000 Inter-fund Transfers $ 108,693 TOTAL $ 6,741,855 Page 5

8 Years of Service with the Village of Roselle years Administrative Assistant Carol Shoemaker 1988 Sergeant Wilber Seelye 1989 Deputy Chief Roman Tarchala 1989 Sergeant David Hourigan 1989 CSO Susan Smigiel years Officer Heidi Onion 1994 Officer Joel Fortuna 1994 Officer David Cotton 1994 Officer Douglas Oden 1994 Officer Patrick Stopka years Sergeant Timothy Cook 1996 Officer Robert Liebich 1997 Detective Sergeant Shawn Kooistra 1997 Officer Roberto Barreto 1997 Records Assistant Ellen Sebby years CSO Sheila Lagioia 2002 Officer Wade Hartman 2003 Officer Rachel Bata 2003 Officer Matthew Schmidt 2005 Officer Diana Cantu years Detective Robert Gates 2006 Officer Andrew Brandt 2006 Police Services Manager Robert Legg 2007 Officer James Nudera 2008 Officer Jennifer Cotton 2008 Officer Christopher Schwytzer 2008 Officer Robert Sarra years Chief Steven Herron 2011 Officer Ryan Forrest 2013 Officer Angela Genetski 2013 Part-time CSO Daniel Wells 2013 Part-time Officer Michael Krueger 2013 Records Assistant Michelle Edson 2013 Officer Kyle Stanish 2013 Officer John Rivera 2014 Part-time CSO Juan Acosta 2014 Part-time CSO Zachery Schon 2014 Officer Khaled Dalal 2014 Part-time Officer Scott Phillips 2014 Records Assistant Kathryn Karnatz 2015 Officer Patrick Grempka 2015 Employee Years of Service Data Years 5-9 Years Years Years Years Years Page 6

9 Demographics Police Officer Age Police Officer Education Levels High School Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate Page 7

10 2015 Police Officer of the Year I am very pleased to announce the Roselle Police Department s Officer of the Year for 2015 is Sergeant Timothy Cook. Sergeant Cook was nominated by Deputy Chief Roman Tarchala. Deputy Chief Tarchala cites several reasons for his nomination including his dedication to his job, to the citizens of Roselle, as well his willingness to share his experience and wisdom to other Roselle employees and residents. Sergeant Cook was appointed a police officer with the Roselle Police Department in November 1996; he was promoted to sergeant in July of Sergeant Cook has served our department as a patrol officer, an officer in charge, a school resource officer, a detective, and now as a watch commander. Sergeant Cook oversees our Volunteers in Police Services and our Citizens Police Academy. Sergeant Cook is active in the Northern Illinois Critical Incident Stress Management Team where he is on call to assist other first responders who may have experienced a critical event. Sergeant Timothy Cook Sergeant Cook has his master s degree in Psychology and is a licensed Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois. He has also received a graduate certificate in Police Executive Administration from Western Illinois University. In 2015, Sergeant Cook received a departmental commendation and lifesaving metal for his actions in responding to a drug overdose. The victim was found unresponsive on the floor; Sergeant Cook administered Naloxone Hydrochloride and was able to revive this person. Shortly afterwards, the victim began talking to Sergeant Cook and was taken to the hospital for treatment. After thoughtful consideration of the Roselle Police Department Awards and Commendations Committee, I am proud to concur with their obvious selection and name Sergeant Timothy Cook as the 2015 Roselle Police Officer of the Year. Other candidates nominated for Officer of the Year include: Officer Angela Genetski for her ongoing work and shift collaboration. Officer Rob Sarra, for his ongoing interactions in his assigned Zone and his work with Lake Park East High School. Officer Diana Cantu, for her positive attitude and leadership she provides to the other employees of the Roselle Police Department. Officer Genetski, Officer Sarra, and Officer Cantu will receive Honorable Mention citations from the Police Department for their excellent work and service to the community and the Roselle Police Department. Page 8

11 Service Awards 20 Years Officer Patrick Stopka 10 Years Officer Matthew Schmidt Officer Diana Cantu Page 9

12 Commendations, Honorable Mentions, Letters of Appreciation These are some excerpts of letters we received wishing to acknowledge the fine work of the men and women of the Roselle Police Department during 2015 as well as Commendations and Honorable Mentions throughout the year. Officer Roberto Barreto (Letter) Thank you for all your support and assistance with the Parent University on social media. I believe your presence and knowledge helped solidify the message to our parents. from the Roselle Middle School Social Worker. Officer Douglas Oden (Letter) assistance you gave him when a truck cut him off and he was forced to dump his motorcycle to avoid hitting the back of a truck...you located the suspect who took responsibility for the accident. Sergeant Wilber Seelye and Officer Roberto Barreto ( ) to commend them for their professionalism, knowledge, leadership and timely follow through. Subject: Active Threat Training, Lake Park High School Principal Tim Noverini. Officer Kyle Stanish (Letter) from Chief Vesta of Wood Dale Police Department; expressed his appreciation for assistance for assistant with a high risk search warrant there was no way possible they could have handled the situation without the extra police presence. Officer Rachel Bata (Letter of Commendation) you were able to identify the offender the offender was involved in as many as 18 other forgeries. Police Services Manager Robert Legg ( ) an officer expressed his appreciation for your help locating an offender of a hit and run using the Red Light cameras. Officer Joel Fortuna (Letter of Commendation)...you were able to make contact with the resident and talked the male offender out of the home without further incident....experience and demeanor deescalated this high-risk situation. Officer Angela Genetski, (Letter of Commendation) two suspects were arrested without incident clearing two Armed Robberies. Officer Khaled Dalal ( ) for assistance with a vehicle accident. You were incredibly helpful and kind and went out of your way to calm down a two-year-old by presenting him with two Hot Wheels cars. Detective Robert Gates (Honorable Mention) for helping a senior citizen who had paint thrown on her home seven different times. Your vigilance in catching the offender led to the arrest of a disgruntled neighbor. Officer Joel Fortuna, (Letter) appreciation for DuPage Crash & Accident Reconstruction Team (DuCART) callout (a multiple veicle accident with injuries and entrapment) Oakbrook Terrace Police Department, Chief Holakovsky. Officer Andrew Brandt and Officer Angela Genetski (Letter of Commendation) these officers saved a woman from committing suicide. CSO Daniel Wells ( ) from Lieutenant Donato, Phoenix, Illinois; he expressed appreciation for the professional and compassionate way you handled a difficult situation when his dog was hit by a car and did not survive. Officer Kyle Stanish (Meritorious Service Award) for responding to a reported car fire that had extended to the structure of a multi-unit building. Without regard for your own safety, you entered the building alone to alert and evacuate residents. Page 10

13 Retirement Congratulations to Officer Michael Marotta and Sergeant John Lawson on behalf of the men and women of the Roselle Police Department, the Mayor and the Board of Trustees, and the residents of the Village of Roselle for many years of untiring service. Their loyalty and friendship will be long remembered. Detective Michael Marotta retired on January 20, 2015 after 25 years of service. He served as a member of the following: Bike Patrol, Detective, Honor Guard, Juvenile Officer, Major Crimes Task Force, Range Officer, Roselle Pension Board, and State Pension Board. Sergeant John Lawson retired on November 20, 2015 after 28 years of service. He served as a member of the following: Traffic Officer, Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, Administrative Sergeant, Public Information Officer, Volunteers in Police Service Supervisor, and Explorer Post 141 Supervisor. Page 11

14 Employee Hires/Assignments/promotions Records Assistant Kathryn Karnatz was hired March 16, 2015 Officer Patrick Grempka was hired March 16, 2015 Detective Wade Hartman was transferred to Investigations on March 25, Officer Roberto Barreto was promoted to sergeant on December 14, 2015 and was sworn in a Village Board meeting by Major Gayle Smolinski on Page 12

15 Training The training supervisor position is currently assigned to Detective Sergeant Shawn Kooistra who is responsible for assigning and tracking all Police Department training. The Roselle Police Department uses several training locations and hosts multiple classes through North East Multi-Regional Training (NEMRT). By hosting classes, we are afforded several free slots in each class. The following is a brief summary of training conducted in Overview In 2015, training decreased by 1,578 hours from the previous year to 4,549 hours. This decrease was due to lack of an Illinois budget causing thousands of hours of training classes to be canceled. The Police Department remains committed to providing quality training for officers and staff, both sworn and non-sworn. This commitment to training allows the Police Department personnel to effectively perform their duties and assignments. The Police Department is constantly looking for new ways to effectively train staff while being fiscally responsible, often utilizing free training programs through DuPage and Cook counties, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Illinois Tactical Officers Association (ITOA). In addition, the entire department attended a two-hour Backsafe course. Five-year Sworn Officer Training History 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1, ,127 4,848 5,056 4,549 3, Patrol (3,143 hours) As expected from the previous year, training for patrol saw a significant decrease from the previous year (4,344 in 2014). Again, this decrease was due to the lack of an Illinois budget being passed causing much training to be canceled. One new officer attended the Basic Police Academy (480 hours). Training within other patrol officer specialties included the following: juvenile officer (180 hours), gang officer (80 hours), arson officer (28 hours), range officer (216 hours), evidence technician (182 hours), and traffic unit (72 hours) for a total of 758 hours of specialty training. Tactical training (minus NIPAS which is a separate category) continued with defensive tactics (168 hours), the ILEETA Conference (48 hours), the Illinois Tactical Officers Association Conference (168 hours), and other miscellaneous tactical classes (242 hours) for a combined total of 626 hours. Officer safety training remains a high priority and was taught by the following breakdown: HAZMAT (32 hours), mental health (24 hours), blood borne pathogens (31 hours), patrol techniques (44 hours), and miscellaneous other safety classes (120 hours). Total officer safety training was 251 hours. Other broad areas of patrol training included Legal Training/Updates (192 hours) and Training for Officers in Charge (OIC) when the sergeant is unavailable (52 hours). Patrol training was rounded out with miscellaneous patrol classes covering a wide variety of topics to include Breath Operator Certification, LEADS Certification, Ethics, and Use of Force (57 hours). Page 13

16 Training Continued NIPAS (296 hours) The amount of training committed to NIPAS in 2015 was lower than in 2014 (424 hours). Officer Robert Liebich received 240 hours of advanced training and recertification with the NIPAS Emergency Service Team (EST). Officer James Nudera received 56 hours of basic and tactical training with the NIPAS Mobile Field Force (MFF) Team. The combined total for NIPAS training for Roselle officers was 296 hours in Managerial (664 hours) Supervisor development remained a focus of training in Detective Sergeant Kooistra attended Investigating Officer Involved Shootings (20 hours), Organized Crime Task Force seminar (16 hours), and attended the Illinois Homicide Investigators Association Conference (16 hours). Sergeant Timothy Cook attended The Adult Protective Services Conference (7 hours), Advanced Sex Crime Investigations (8 hours), Essential Skills for Supervisor Success (7 hours) and Use of Force Report Writing for Supervisors (8 hours). Sergeant Wilber Seelye attended the ITOA Conference (24 hours) and Police Deadly Force Events Seminar (8 hours). Sergeant David Hourigan attended Lifesavers National Conference (24 hours), Child Safety Seat Technician Recertification (6 hours), and Truck Enforcement Conference (8 hours). Sergeant John Lawson attended Bulletproof Leadership (8 hours), Becoming a Force Multiplier (16 hours), Public Information Officer/Media Training (16 hours), and Alcohol Server BASSET (6 hours). Chief Steve Herron and Deputy Chief Roman Tarchala continued with monthly training through the Northwest Police Academy and the DuPage Chiefs of Police Association on various important law enforcement issues (30 hours). In addition, Deputy Chief Tarchala and Detective Sergeant Kooistra attended the ILEAS conference in Springfield (20 hours). And finally, management received 362 hours of training related to Monthly Legal Updates, weapons, NARCAN, workshops, Defensive Tactics, Taser, Rapid Response, and various other classes for a total of 664 hours. Investigations/School Resource Officers (362 hours) Investigations had a year of change with Detective Michael Marotta retiring, replaced by Detective Wade Hartman. SRO Robert Sarra took over duties at the Lake Park High School East Campus in the fall of Investigation/SRO training for 2015 included the following: School Resource Officer training (40 hours), Active Shooter Defense Workshop (8 hours), Responding to School Drug Impairment (8 hours), Illinois Homicide Investigators Association Conference (24 hours), Cook County Organized Crime Task Force Conference (48 hours), Tactical Analysis (16 hours), and the DuPage Juvenile Officer Conference (16 hours). Rounding out Investigations training (202 hours) were various classes that included Defensive Tactics, Legal Updates, Juvenile Custody, LEADS, and Underage Drinking Seminars for a total of 362 hours. Civilian (84 hours) - Civilian training for 2015 included the following: Blood Borne Pathogen training (7 hours), Adult Protective Services (7 hours), Crisis Intervention Team (40 hours), and Child Safety Seat Technician Recertification (6 hours). The final 24 hours for civilians included various re-certifications (LEADS, Hazmat, etc.) for a total of 84 hours. It is anticipated this will increase in 2016 as newly hired records assistants and part-time CSOs will receive basic and additional in-house training. Page 14

17 Training Continued Officer Training History Last Five Years (in hours) Name of Officer Barreto Bata Brandt Bus Cantu Cook Cotton D Cotton, J Dalal Forrest Fortuna Gates Genetski Grempka Hartman Herron Hourigan Kooistra 2, Krueger Lawson Liebich Nudera Oden Onion Phillips Rivera Sarra Schmidt Schwytzer Seelye Stanish Stopka Tarchala Year Total 3,827 4,848 4,788 5,983 4,343 Officers Per Year Avg. Training Hrs./Ofc Page 15

18 Patrol The Patrol Operations Division is the largest division within the Roselle Police Department. It is the most visible part of the Police Department providing 7-day-a-week, 24-hour operation services to the community. The Patrol Division makes up approximately 75 percent of the total Police Department manpower. It is staffed with uniformed officers who provide a number of police services to include responding to calls for service, traffic crashes, traffic enforcement, and preliminary police investigations. ZONE 1 DETAILS Sergeant: Wilber Seelye Contact: Group rpdzone1@roselle.il.us ZONE 2 DETAILS Sergeant: Timothy Cook Contact: Group rpdzone2@roselle.il.us ZONE 3 DETAILS Sergeant: David Hourigan Contact: Group rpdzone3@roselle.il.us ZONE 4 DETAILS Sergeant: Roberto Barreto Contact: Group rpdzone4@roselle.il.us The services provided by the Patrol Division were established on the philosophy of community oriented policing. It is based on the continued, positive interaction between the community and members of the Roselle Police Department to work together with our residents to develop solutions to neighborhood problems. As part of our community policing philosophy, we deliver police service through a geographic policing system. The Village of Roselle is divided into four geographic zones. Police officers are assigned to each geographical zone on a 24/7 basis. The zone officers patrol their assigned zones and work as a group to address criminal activity and provide service within their assigned patrol zones. Page 16

19 Northern Illinois Police Alarm System Mobile Field Force General Membership There are a total of 107 police agencies in the Northern Illinois Police Alarm System (NIPAS). NIPAS covers a total population of 2,404,797 and an area of 744 square miles. Roselle is also part of NIPAS Mobile Field Force (MFF). There is a total of 88 member agencies in MFF. Team training is conducted in January, March, May, September, October, and November of each year. In addition, the arrest team members train an additional six times per year. Callouts 3 Officer James Nudera Standby/No Staging Incidents 19 Emergency Services Team Officer Robert Liebich is assigned to the NIPAS Emergency Services Team (EST). There is a total of 66 member agencies in EST. They train a minimum of two days each month, attend three-day Illinois Tactical Officers Association Training Conference, and two six-day annual Team Weeks. Warrant Service 10 Armed/Barricaded Subjects Assist Mobile Field Force 2 12 Officer Robert Liebich Shots Fired 1 Assist Other According to the Emergency Services Team 2015 Coordinator s Report, there was a total of 30 callouts for calendar year 2015: 10 Warrant Service 12 Armed/Barricaded Subjects 2 Assistance to Mobile Field Force 1 Shots Fired 5 Assist Other Page 17

20 9-1-1 Communications Our police dispatch center, DuPage Public Safety Communications (DU-COMM), was created in 1975 to provide centralized communications for the northeast and northwest quadrants of DuPage County. DU-COMM is an intergovernmental agency formed to provide emergency communications services to several police, fire, and emergency medical departments. DU-COMM is the largest combined centralized public safety answering point in Illinois and serves 41 agencies covering more than 800,000 residents in DuPage County. DU-COMM also celebrated 40 years of service in September In 2015, Roselle related calls to DU-COMM totaled more than 22,000 police responses. In addition, another 65,000 police-related incidents were generated on our shared radio channel with Hanover Park Police Department and more than 200, calls for service and 1.1 million phone calls were handled across the entire DU-COMM System. Additionally, DU-COMM support services provides direct assistance to Roselle Police Department with our portable DEDIRS (StarCom 21) radios as well as our mobile dispatch and records management systems. Page 18

21 Records Section The Records Section is staffed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Records Section staff is comprised of three full-time records assistants who report directly to the police services manager. They maintain communications with police officers, DU-COMM (our E provider), and other agencies via various computer systems, radios, and telephones. Records assistants maintain various certifications and complete in-house training offerings as well as outside training events. The Records Section is responsible for verifying all incident reports, arrest reports, accident reports, the storing and gathering of crime statistics, as well as overseeing all inquiries and requests for copies of records as well as any Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests made. Records personnel handled a 27 percent increase in FOIA requests, 213 background checks for various local, state, and federal agencies during 2015, in addition to processing copies of arrest records and reports for the prosecution of offenses occurring in Roselle through our local courts. Robert Legg Police Services Manager They processed over 10,000 traffic, parking, and compliance and warning citations through our Adjudication system, NetRMS, the Cook and DuPage County courts systems as well as completing entries into the Illinois Department of Transportation s Illinois Traffic Stop Study to ensure that Roselle is fully compliant with the Illinois Traffic Data Collection requirements. Crime Reports.com, a pro-active crime prevention tool, enables our residents to track incidents occurring in their neighborhood in near real-time is also part of the Records function. This is helping our residents to be more aware of what is happening near their homes, and this helps them help us by reporting something which may help solve one of these crimes. Residents can also sign up to be notified by of these events To assist them in maintaining the greatest efficiency for our customers, we use various technologies to provide costeffective management of our records. Officers reports and tickets are submitted electronically for approval and ultimately feed into the DuPage County Records Management System (NetRMS) for final approval and storage as well as the Circuit Clerk of the Courts and local Adjudication records systems. All of the technology advances we enjoy have facilitated a reduction in paper costs, elimination of data entry duplication, and a significant decrease in storage requirements. Our promise is to embrace the Police Department s Mission and Values while serving the citizens of Roselle. Katie Karnatz, Records Assistant Page 19

22 Community Service Officers The Roselle Police Department has two full-time and four part-time community service officers (CSO). They are civilian, non-sworn department employees who perform a variety of tasks for the Police Department. Their roles have expanded well beyond that of parking enforcement. Community service officers handle these tasks for the Village of Roselle: Animal Complaints Vehicle Lockouts Motorist Assists Traffic Control Parking Enforcement Minor Traffic Crashes on Private Property Ordinance Violations Assist with Booking Responding to other Calls for Service Top Row (L to R): Part-time CSO Dan Wells, Legg, Part-time CSO Zachery Schon Bottom Row: CSO Sheila Lagioia, CSO Sue Smigiel, and Part-time CSO Juan Acosta Page 20

23 Special Olympics The Roselle Police Department continued its participation in Special Olympics in The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the single largest year-round fundraising event benefiting Special Olympics Illinois. The annual intrastate relay and its various fundraising projects help to raise money and to gain awareness for the athletes who participate in Special Olympics Illinois. Officers representing every branch of law enforcement across the state help carry the Flame of Hope nearly 1,500 miles running through thousands of Illinois communities to its final destination, the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games. The games are held each June in Normal, Illinois. Throughout the year, the Roselle Police Department participated in a variety of events to raise funds for Special Olympics. Cop on Rooftop Harley Davidson Raffle Dunk-A-Punk at Taste of Roselle Golf Outing Chief Herron Cop on Rooftop Fundraiser A special thanks to the committee for their work: Officer Rachel Bata and Officer Patrick Stopka. Without their commitment, we would not have accomplished what we did. Thank you to everyone who supported this noble cause. Roselle s Special Olympics committee raised nearly $2,500 in funding during 2015 to benefit Special Olympics athletes and programs. Page 21

24 Volunteers in Police Service The Roselle Police Department Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) program was again active in The purpose of VIPS is to provide support for various functions within the Roselle Police Department. Our volunteers are an important part of the organization and help to increase police responsiveness and service delivery. The Roselle Police Department has 12 volunteers. They have helped in many ways to include: data entry, traffic safety, Neighborhood Watch, crime prevention, special projects, and community events. Volunteers provide many intangible benefits that make it difficult to quantify the value of a volunteer. Independent sector calculates the dollar value of a volunteer in Illinois at about $25.34 an hour. This translates to $18, based on the number of volunteer hours for The Roselle Police Department is fortunate to have these volunteers on staff. We are grateful for their dedication and service to the community. Volunteer Hours by Year Volunteer Hours by Month Volunteers with Deputy Chief Tarchala Sergeant Cook Month Hours January 25 February 34 March 66 April 117 May 134 June 45 July 48 August 69 September 103 October 33 November 36 December 66 TOTAL 776 Page 22

25 Citizen Police Academy The Roselle Police Department hosted one Citizen Police Academy (CPA) class in the spring of Thirteen students graduated the eleven-week program. Students learned about law enforcement as well as policing in Roselle. This educational service is cost free to citizens and gives them the chance to experience many aspects of law enforcement. The program helps to build better relations between the police and citizens in a fun learning environment. The following topics were covered in class: Patrol Operations Crime Scene Processing Communications and Dispatch Evidence Recruitment Investigations Traffic and Crash Investigations Special Response Units Domestic Violence Four-hour Ride-along with a Police Officer Criminal Law To date, 162 students have successfully completed the Roselle Police Department Citizen Police Academy Program. Some of the graduates continue to serve the Police Department as volunteers Volunteers Taste Roselle Page 23

26 Roselle Police Explorer Post 151 The Roselle Police Explorer Post 151 was started in The program offers hands-on training in fields related to law enforcement for those who are interested in a law enforcement career. Members are comprised of young men and women between the ages of 14 and 21 years. As part of the program, members have the opportunity to gain some insight into the role of a police officer. Throughout this past year, several explorers have come and gone as several new explorers have applied and achieved the position of Roselle Police Explorer. Several former Roselle Police Explorers have been hired as police officers and community service officers throughout the area. Roselle Police Explorers meet at the police department twice a month on Mondays. Some of the topics the explorers receive training in are: Traffic Stops/Felony Traffic Stops Criminal Law Search and Seizure Criminal Law and Procedures Crime Scene Processing CPR/AED Domestic Violence Firearms Safety and Range Training Driving under the Influence Honor Guard Drill The Roselle Police Explorer Post was supervised by Sergeant John Lawson until his retirement in November The explorer post is now supervised by Officer Joel Fortuna. Explorer advisors are Diana Dobson, Officer Patrick Stopka, Community Service Officer Dan Wells and Joe Micholson (Dan and Joe are former Roselle Police Explorers). The Roselle Police Explorers assist the Police Department during community events such as the Roselle Rose Parade, Fourth of July fireworks, Taste of Roselle, and several traffic enforcement details. In 2015, Roselle Police Explorers had a total of 131 volunteer hours From August 2, 2015 to August 7, 2015, three Roselle Police Explorers attended the 2015 Illinois Law Enforcement Explorer Conference at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois. Thirty-one teams competed in various mock law enforcement drills and scenarios. The Roselle Police Explorer Post took third place in the mock traffic stop competition. In October, the Roselle Police Explorers hosted their annual open house. At this yearly recruitment event, the explorer post actively looks for anyone who is 14 years of age through 20 years of age that is interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Prior to this event, Advisor Diana Dobson went to both Lake Park and Conant high hchools to promote the Roselle Police Explorer Post and the open house. This year, the open house successfully recruited eight applicants that are now Roselle Police Explorers. Third Place Trophy Traffic Stops Evidence Collection Class Law Enforcement Memorial Page 24

27 Part I Offenses Five-year Comparison The Federal Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime Reporting System requires us to report eight Part I Offenses as a measure of crime trends. The crime rate is the number of Part I Crimes per 100,000 residents. The number of Part 1 Offenses in 2015 decreased from The decrease in Part I Offenses in 2015 can be primarily attributed to the decrease in burglary and theft reports. Part I Offenses continue to be relatively low in the Village of Roselle. Crime Murder Criminal Sexual Assault Robbery Aggravated Assault/Battery Burglary Theft Motor Vehicle Theft Arson TOTALS Page 25

28 Part II Offenses Five-year Comparison Part II Offenses are generally less serious. The number of Part II Offenses is up 6 percent from Crime Assault (Simple) Battery Criminal Damage to Property Disorderly Conduct Criminal Trespass Cannabis Offenses Controlled Substances Drug Paraphernalia Hypodermic Syringe/Needles Domestic Disputes Domestic Violence Arrests Curfew Runaway Liquor Act Offenses Weapons Offenses Warrants Violation Order of Protection Other Criminal Offenses TOTALS Page 26

29 Calls for Police Services Five-year Comparison 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 24,812 22,991 20,586 21,494 22,446 5, Service Call History Animal Complaints Assist Ambulance Assist Fire Department Vehicle Lockouts Motorist Assists Noise Complaints Parking Complaints Public Fingerprinting or Photos Suspicious Person/Auto , TOTALS 24,812 22,991 20,586 21, ,446 Page 27

30 False Alarms Five-year Comparison Roselle village code requires all alarm holders to register their alarm system with the Village of Roselle. In 2015, the Police Department responded to 435 alarms. We have more than 700 registered alarm holders in the Village of Roselle. Registering an alarm enhances the Roselle Police Department s ability to serve the alarm system users and increases the safety to officers responding to the scene if an alarm is activated. Collectively, detailed recordkeeping, timely billing of false alarm fees, and enforcement of the alarm ordinance have contributed to reducing the false alarms False Alarms Residential Commercial Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Of the 435 false alarms in 2015, 280 were commercial false alarms and 155 were residential false alarms. Page 28

31 Investigations Division In 2015, the Investigations Division consisted of Detective Sergeant Shawn Kooistra, Detective Robert Gates, and Detective Wade Hartman. With the retirement of Detective Michael Marotta in late March 2015, Detective Hartman was added to the team. He has been a fantastic addition, picking up where Detective Marotta left off. Detectives are constantly working together to accomplish the missions of the Police Department. Detective Sergeant Shawn Kooistra Detective Robert Gates Detective Wade Hartman In addition to assisting the Patrol Division with many calls, the Investigations Division worked 119 cases in Of those cases, the following dispositions were noted: Carried over to 2016 for Further Investigation Cleared with Adult Arrests Cleared with Juvenile Arrests Closed Prosecution Declined Administratively Closed Turned over to Other Agencies They also handled multiple sex offender registrations, background checks for liquor sales, and tobacco and liquor checks. The Investigations Division partnered with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Postal Service (USPS), the DuPage County Major Crimes Task Force, DuPage Metropolitan Enforcement Group (DUMEG), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the DuPage County Arson Investigation team to work jointly on several cases. SEX OFFENDERS HALLOWEEN Detectives partnered with many DuPage County communities and worked Halloween night in a tactical role to check on sex offender activities in our community to help keep our residents and children safe. Detective Gates has worked jointly with DuPage County and the Illinois State Police to keep the sex offender registrations up to date. CRIMINAL DAMAGE SEVEN CASES An elderly woman was having paint thrown on the front of her home. In all, seven different incidents occurred. Investigations put up cameras in the area, and the offender was captured on film. He was identified and charged, clearing seven Criminal Damage cases. Page 29

32 Investigation Unit Continued LIBRARY THIEF During the summer, a subject walked into the Roselle Library and walked out with a laptop and several other items that did not belong to him. Investigations quickly located a subject matching the description of the offender, arrested him, obtained a full confession, and recovered almost every piece of property taken. THEFT OVER $100,000 For the past few years, Investigations has been working jointly with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding a theft of x-ray machines valued at $400,000. After much hard work, an arrest came this year, and the offender was charged with Theft $100,000 $500,000. COUNTERFEIT MONEY Several subjects had been passing counterfeit $100 bills all over northern Illinois. Investigations developed suspects, and a tracker warrant was obtained for their vehicle. Several trips to the south side of Chicago paid off, as the suspects were caught and charged with felonies. METH LAB Two subjects were suspected of producing methamphetamine in their home with two children present. Investigations worked with DUMEG and the Illinois State Police, and a search warrant was executed. Two suspects were arrested and charged with several felonies. CHILD ENDANGERMENT WATERBOARDING A complaint of a child in danger was received by the Roselle Police Department. Investigations acted quickly, and working with the DuPage Children s Center, two suspects were arrested. The children were taken into protective custody. Detective Robert Gates and Detective Wade Hartman Page 30

33 School Resource Officers The Roselle Police Department has had a school resource officer for the past 20 years. In 2015, Officer Robert Sarra was assigned to the east campus (freshman/sophomore), while Officer Chris Schwytzer was assigned to the west campus. School-based law enforcement poses some unique policing challenges. Traditionally, schools focus on promoting academic achievement, while the work of law enforcement centers on creating and maintaining law and order. These differing missions impact how each entity interacts and relates with youth, as well as how each responds to problem behavior. Effective school resource officer programs encourage dialogue between schools and law enforcement to help bridge the gap across cultures, identify and develop a shared vision, and align school philosophies with law enforcements commitment to safety. Officer Robert Sarra East Campus Officer Chris Schwytzer West Campus In the school setting, problem solving involves coordinated efforts among administrators, teachers, students, parents and counselors and mental health professionals. School resource officers frequently assist in resolving problems that are not necessarily law violations, such as bullying or thefts, but are nonetheless safety issues that can result in or contribute to criminal incidents. Helping resolve these problems frequently requires the officer to act as a resource liaison, referring students to professional services within both the school (guidance counselors, social workers) and the community (youth and family services organizations). School resource officers can do the following: To prevent juvenile delinquency through close contact with students and school personnel. To establish liaison with school principals, faculty, and students. To inform the students of their rights and responsibilities as a lawful citizen. To provide liaisons between students and social agencies which provide needed services. To assist administration and faculty in formulating criminal justice programs. To participate in campus activities, students organizations, and athletic events. The school resource officers work to prevent juvenile delinquency through close contact and positive relationships with students. In addition, the school resource officer shall develop crime prevention programs and conduct security inspections to deter criminal or delinquent activities. The school resource officers also monitor crime statistics and work with local patrol officers and students to design crime prevention strategies. They maintain a high visibility both inside and outside the school building during school days, as well as at special events. Staff and students vehicles are also closely monitored and controlled for safety. The school resource officers participate in many extracurricular activities such as sporting events, concerts, school dances, and yearly prom. They often give classroom lectures and presentations related to personal and internet safety as well as other topics related to law enforcement. The School Resource Officer program continues to be a valuable service to Lake Park High School, the Roselle Police Department, and the community it serves. School resource officers help to bridge the gap between law enforcement and students by building positive relationships. Page 31

34 Tobacco Enforcement Program The Roselle Police Department conducted 66 tobacco compliance checks and there were no violations in The tobacco retailers average compliance rate for Roselle is at 100 percent. State law and Roselle village ordinance prohibit the sale of tobacco products to any person under age 18. The Village of Roselle received a $2,200 grant from the Illinois Liquor Commission to conduct compliance checks at tobacco establishments in 2015 and The Roselle Police Department selects and trains underage agents. Village ordinance citations are issued to any retailer selling tobacco products to the underage agent. A report summarizing the results of each inspection is submitted to the Illinois Liquor Control Commission. Page 32

35 Alcohol Enforcement Program The goals and objectives of the BASSET Program are as follows: Train and educate sellers/servers in responsible alcohol service; Prevent DUIs and alcohol-related fatalities; Stop underage sales and underage drinking; Create safer communities and establishments where alcohol is served; Educate owners and staff on state and local laws regarding alcohol service. Liquor Violations Five-year Comparison State law and Roselle village ordinance prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages to any person under age 21. The Roselle Police Department conducts similar compliance checks to those of tobacco enforcement. In 2015, the Roselle Police Department conducted two liquor compliance inspections. There was one violation. To prevent sales to minors and to discourage over-consumption of alcohol, the Roselle Police Department conducts a Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) program. Sergeant John Lawson and Officer Heidi Onion are state certified and teach this course. In 2015, there were 25 sellers/servers trained. The Village of Roselle local ordinance requires sellers/servers to successfully complete this training. Page 33

36 Juvenile Juvenile (Total Juvenile Cases =201) 2014 Juvenile Offenses Offense Amount Aggravated Arson 1 Armed Robbery 1 Arson 2 Battery 17 Consumption of Alcohol 13 Criminal Damage to Property 7 Criminal Trespass to Property 2 Curfew 8 Disorderly Conduct/Fighting 12 Domestic Battery 1 Fireworks 2 Other Offenses 2 Possession of Cannabis 22 Possession of a Controlled Substance 3 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 19 Possession of Tobacco 4 Resisting/Obstructing Officer 2 Runaway 1 Theft 5 Traffic Offenses 15 Truancy 3 Unlawful Use of Weapon 4 Warrant 1 Arrests Amount Misdemeanors 108 Felonies 7 Court Amount Wheaton 32 Glendale Heights/Adj. Hearings 50 Peer Jury 24 Station Adjustment 15 * Station adjustments are limited interventions that allow the youth officer to handle a case internally. All paperwork remains at the Roselle Police Department, and the minor is released to his or her parents/guardians. If the minor fails to comply with requirements of the station adjustment, the case can be referred to juvenile court. Illinois law limits the number of station adjustments that a minor can receive before the minor must be referred to court. Page 34

37 Itasca/Roselle Peer Jury The Itasca/Roselle Peer Jury program is built on the principles of the Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ) philosophy adopted by the Juvenile Justice Program. It is a diversion program designed to provide a meaningful and remedial method of dealing with selected juvenile offenders (under age 17) without reference to the juvenile court. It does not determine guilt or innocence. A case is only sent to the Peer Jury for a hearing when one or more of the following situations occur. 1. The offender admits having committed the offense. 2. The responsible police officer determines that such a disposition is appropriate. 3. The offender and his/her parent or guardian consent in writing to such a disposition and sign a Waiver of Liability and Confidentiality. The Peer Jury Program Students under the age of 18 from Roselle and Itasca with Officer Schwytzer (L) and Officer Sarra (R) The Peer Jury meets once a month from September through mid June after hours at either the Itasca or Roselle village council chambers. The Peer Jury seeks to provide a means for a youth offender the opportunity to account for his/her behavior to a group of his/her peers and repair the harm caused to the victim and the community. Peer jurors will attempt to understand why the offender committed the offense and then assign consequences to help him/her be accountable for his/her actions. When assigning consequences, the three goals that will be addressed when sentencing the offender are: social competency, accountability, and community safety. An example of this may include community service, research papers, letter of apology, and/or chore lists. In order to accomplish the above mission, peer jurors must have a good understanding of the facts of each case. To achieve this, jurors may ask questions of the offender, his/her parents, and the juvenile officer during the hearing of a case. Jurors ask appropriate questions so they may get a clear understanding of the facts. A peer juror approaches each case seriously and in a professional manner. The role of jurors is to question the offender and determine an appropriate sentence which must be carried out by the offender or the case gets referred to juvenile court. Page 35

38 Itasca/Roselle Peer Jury Continued The Peer Jury is supervised by Officer Rob Sarra and Officer Christopher Schwytzer from the Roselle Police Department, Officer Jim Duda from the Itasca Police Department, and two adult facilitators who volunteer their time. The facilitators include Mrs. Renee Poulopoulos and Ms. Laura Maglio. Ms. Maglio is an assistant state s attorney/prosecutor for Kane County. Recruitment for peer jurors occurs at the beginning of each new school year to replace those who have graduated. Students are asked to fill out an application and are interviewed by Officer Sarra. Those who are hand-picked must not have any disciplinary issues and maintain a certain grade point average. They attend a mandatory training session and are held to a standard of confidentiality and professionalism. Written outlines of procedures and suggested questions are provided in a training manual. Each peer juror must make a commitment to attend meetings and hearings on a regular basis and to respect the confidentiality associated with the program. Jurors are expected to disqualify themselves from the jury if they know the offender. They are required to report any attempts to intimidate or influence them. There were a total of 26 cases referred to the Peer Jury in 2015 (24 from Roselle and 2 from Itasca). Peer Jury Cases by Offense Offense Amount Battery 3 Theft 14 Unlawful Use of Weapons 3 Fighting 6 Peer Jury - 5-year Comparison Page 36

39 Traffic Accidents During 2015, the Roselle Police Department investigated 643 total traffic accidents. Of these accidents, 133 were private property accidents. Roselle had 98 personal injury accidents and no fatal accidents in Personal injury accidents were up compared to Total Number of Accidents per Year In 2015, there was an 11 percent increase in total accidents compared to the previous year. Page 37

40 Accident Locations -- Top Ten Intersections 2014 Lake Elgin Roselle Irving Roselle Roselle Gary Plum Grove Lake Roselle Springfield Irving Maple Lake Irving Roselle Elgin Roselle Roselle Springfield Lake Irving Lawrence Gary Bryn Roselle Roselle The top ten intersection accident locations accounted for 98 accidents in Page 38

41 Traffic Enforcement Traffic Enforcement Five-year Comparison 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1, ,673 5,603 3,946 3,913 3, Parking Violations Five-year Comparison 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1, ,445 5, ,676 4, Page 39

42 DUI Enforcement The Roselle Police Department is committed to taking impaired motorists off our streets. In 2015, the Roselle Police Department made 59 DUI arrests. Of the 59 DUI arrests, 12 were involved in traffic crashes. DUI Arrests DUI Crashes Page 40

43 Selective Traffic Enforcement Programs During 2015, the Roselle Police Department received approximately $26, in grants from the Illinois Department of Transportation Division of Traffic Safety to cover overtime enforcement. The enforcement programs focused on traffic violations, speeding, safety belt use, and impaired driving utilizing DUI saturation patrols, roadside safety checks, speed enforcement zones, and safety belt enforcement zones to target violators. Enforcement was conducted at all hours of the day; however, impaired driving and safety belt enforcement focused on the hours between 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. when unrestrained and impaired driving have a much higher fatality rate. Traffic Enforcement Campaigns DUI Safety Belt Child Restraint Felony Warrants DWLS/R OUMV Speeding Reckless Drug Stolen Auto Other Cell Phone Super Bowl St. Patrick s Day Memorial Day July 4th Labor Day Halloween Thanksgiving Christmas Totals Page 41

44 Child Passenger Safety The Roselle Police Department remains committed to protecting child passengers on our streets. The Illinois Child Protection Act was established to protect the health and safety of children through the proper use of child restraint systems. Parents or legal guardians of a child under eight years of age are responsible for providing an approved child safety seat when transporting his or her child. Listed below are the Roselle Police Department certified child restraint technicians: Sergeant David Hourigan Officer Patrick Stopka Community Service Officer Susan Smigiel Community Service Officer Sheila Lagioia They assist residents in identifying unsafe or incorrectly installed child safety seats as well as provide information on child passenger safety. Child Safety Seat Check, Taste of Roselle Month Child Safety Seats Installed by Month Installed Correctly Installed Incorrectly New Car Seats Installed * Participated in Child Safety Seat Checks at the Taste of Roselle Total January February March April May June July August * Taste of Roselle September October November November Trinity Health Clinic December Page 42

45 Traffic Stop Data Collection Members of the Roselle Police Department and all officers in Illinois are required to record demographic data for every driver of a motor vehicle stopped for traffic-related offenses. Once collected, the data is forwarded to the Illinois Department of Transportation for analysis and reporting. The law requiring the collection of this data was recently extended AND ALL Illinois law enforcement agencies must continue to collect and submit traffic stop data until July 1, In addition to the statistical study completed by the Illinois Department of Transportation and Northwestern University Center for Public Safety, the command staff of the Roselle Police Department monitors the data on a regular basis. The data collected by Roselle patrol officers is compared against census data as determined by the Illinois Department of Transportation. Ethnic Breakdown Number of Traffic Stops Percentage Caucasian 3, African American Native American 4 0 Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 11 0 TOTALS 4, Page 43