KEIZER POLICE DEPARTMENT Annual Report. Quality Police Services for a Better Community

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1 KEIZER POLICE DEPARTMENT 2006 Annual Report Quality Police Services for a Better Community

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3 Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from the Chief Organization Chart

4 Page 4 KEIZER POLICE DEPARTMENT In November 1982, Keizer became incorporated as an official city in Oregon. At that time the City of Keizer contracted with Marion County Sheriff's Office for police services. On May 19, 1984, the City of Keizer established the very first police department in the city. The department started out with 11 sworn officers, consisting of a Chief of Police, two sergeants and eight patrol officers. Today the serves over 35,000 residents with 41 sworn officers and 8 support staff, protecting approximately $1.5 billion in property. The operates using a community policing philosophy a philosophy that promotes police, community and government agencies working together to solve problems. A management philosophy that encourages a state of mind which occurs when the officer realizes that he or she does have the power to go beyond an arrest and to begin developing a plan to solve problems. Developing a plan that involves not only the officer, but also action on the part of those most affected by the problem, the citizens. The police department operates out of a 35 year old building that was originally a private school. Several current officers remember attending school in the building they now work in. With community support, a building plan has been initiated to construct a new city hall/police department complex on the same property where the existing buildings are located. Groundbreaking is projected for November 2007, with a much anticipated movein scheduled for February 2009.

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6 Page 6 ADMINISTRATION The administrative staff at the is comprised of Chief Marc Adams, Captain John Teague, Captain Jeff Kuhns, and Administrative Assistant Wanda Blaylock. Chief H. Marc Adams, a native of Houston, Texas, joined the Keizer Police Department in He holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from the Southwestern Oregon Community College, in Coos Bay and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Liberal Arts from Linfield College, in McMinnville, Oregon. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the Oregon Executive Development Institute. Chief Adams began his peace officer career with the Coos Bay Police Department in 1979, where he served in several different assignments. He was promoted to Chief of Police for the Coos Bay Police Department in Chief Adams is a recognized expert in the field of Community Policing. As an instructor for the Western Community Policing Center he has trained police officers in Oregon, Hawaii, Idaho, Utah New Mexico, and Nevada. Chief Adams frequently lectures at the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Police Academy in the mid-management program. He was recognized in 1998 with an Award of Appreciation by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training and the Western Oregon Community Policing Center for his efforts at presenting quality community policing training in six western states. Captain Jeff Kuhns has been a member of the Keizer Police Department since As Captain of the Patrol Services Division, he oversees the Detective Unit, Patrol Support Services Unit, and the Community Services Unit. He has previously held positions as the CSU sergeant, patrol sergeant, detective, and Field Training Officer. Capt Kuhns is a 2006 graduate of the FBI National Academy and recently completed his Bachelor s Degree in Social Science with a Minor in Administration of Justice at Portland State University. Captain Kuhns is also the department's public information officer and manages the investigation of all citizen complaints.

7 Page 7 Captain John Teague has also been with the since In his current position, he manages the Patrol Division which includes the Community Response Unit, Reserve Program, K-9 Program, and he is the city s Emergency Management Coordinator. His previously assignments were K-9 officer, School Resource Officer, Patrol Sergeant, and he was a member of the Salem SWAT team. Capt Teague has a BBA from Texas A&M, was a commissioned officer in the USAF, attended Canyonview Bible College and Seminary, is a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA, and is currently pursuing a Masters of Criminal Justice at Western Oregon University. Wanda Blaylock is the department s Administrative Assistant. In addition to providing administrative support to the command staff and department members, she is the department s purchasing agent and manages the supply inventory. Although this is her first time working in a police department, she has a long history in the law enforcement and legal fields, having grown up in a law enforcement family, spending time in the Air Force in a Security Police Squadron, working at the Oregon Department of Justice (Criminal Justice, Trial, and General Counsel Divisions), working for a private law firm and at the Marion County Courthouse.

8 Page 8 PATROL DIVISION A departmental reorganization took place in 1997 which resulted in changes that affected every division. The Department was branched into two separate divisions, Patrol and the Patrol Support Division. Considered by many to be the backbone of the organization, the Patrol Division is the largest and most visible unit of the. Officers are on patrol duty twenty four hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays, and are usually the first to arrive at the scenes of accidents, crimes, or disasters. Officers responded to over 13,000 calls for service in The year of 2006 was a time of turnover for the Patrol Division. The city council authorized two positions to be filled, two officers resigned to pursue other opportunities, and two officers were tapped to fill positions in state and federal task forces. Although the department was authorized 31 officers, for the majority of 2006 there were only 26 available. Officer Jeff Goodman Patrol officers respond to various calls throughout their shift. Calls can be related to person crimes, property crimes, behavioral crimes, and traffic violations. Sometimes the calls are not related to crimes at all. All of the calls are prioritized by the call takers at Willamette Valley Communications Center, which dispatches for several agencies in the Willamette Valley, including Keizer.

9 Page 9 BEHAVIORAL CRIMES: Crimes against family such as domestic disturbances, runaways, weapons violations, etc. CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY: These include burglaries, auto theft, vandalism, economic crimes, fraud and computer-related crimes. Officer Grant Zaitz CRIMES AGAINST A PERSON: Those that include, but are not limited to, robbery, homicide, assault, sex crimes, child abuse, etc. Patrol officers responded to over 13,000 incidents in 2006, with more than 2,700 arrests made.

10 Page 10 CITY WIDE CALLS FOR SERVICE FOR THESE SELECT OFFENSES BURGLARY (Residential, Business, Other) 131 ROBBERY (Armed and unarmed) 17 THEFT (all other) 400 THEFT FROM MV (Unattached Prop) 208 THEFT FROM MV (Veh Parts/attached Prop) 108 AUTO THEFT 84 ASSAULT (Aggravated, Simple, Crim Mistreatment & Physical Harassment) 266 ALARMS 613 SUSP ACTIVITY 1710 DRUGS 214 TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS (Injury, Non-Injury, Fatal) 232 HIT AND RUN 101 VANDALISM (Includes Graffiti) 590 DUII (Driving under Influence of Alcohol/Drugs) 109 ASSISTANCE RENDERED TO PUBLIC/CIVIL 1011 WELFARE CHECKS 757 DOMESTIC (Non-Criminal) 517 FRAUD - Includes ID Theft, Forgery, Bad Checks 133 ANIMAL COMPLAINTS 287 ALL OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE 6771 TOTAL OFFENSES 14259

11 Page 11 COMMUNITY RESOURCES UNIT The Community Response Unit was established in December of The unit s goal is to identify chronic problem areas within the city and try to find a permanent solution. The unit currently has four members: a sergeant and three officers. These officers have attended training provided through state and federal programs and work closely with other agencies local, statewide, and federal to combat the growing drug and gang problems in our community. To further that effort, the department has two additional officers assigned to task forces one is working with the Marion County Meth Strike Force and another is attached to a DEA task force. One of the responsibilities of the unit is drug enforcement. We encourage the public to come forward and fill out a Drug Activity Complaint (available on the department s website at Complaint.PDF) so that we can address the drug problem within the City of Keizer in a timely manner.

12 Page 12 K 9 UNIT Officer Jefferson with partner Czar and Officer Fletcher with partner Ciggo You don't often see the K-9 Unit during the day, but they are out almost every night protecting citizens and property, in addition to protecting fellow officers from injury by hostile offenders. The K-9 Unit offers their services to neighboring communities for calls and assistance, such as the Salem Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with inter-agency agreements. We also visit the local schools and churches to give presentations educating the public about our K-9 program. In June 2006 K-9 Ciggo retired from service as a police patrol dog, leaving the department with only one K-9 team. We hope to replace this unit in 2007.

13 Page 13 RESERVE PROGRAM The has a Reserve Police Officer program with 10 positions available. Reserve Officer candidates must meet the same standards as full time officers and they go through the same hiring process for the position. Upon appointment to the position, the Reserve Officer is assigned to work patrol with a Field Training Officer (FTO). The Reserve Officer receives the same training as a new recruit officer and he or she is continually evaluated by the FTO. Upon completion of the training program, the Reserve Officer is qualified to work patrol as well as other law enforcement duties. Although the Reserve Officer normally works together with another full time officer, with additional training, the Reserve Officer may also be qualified to work solo. Reserve Officer Mindy Tucker Reserve Police Officers assist the police department by supplementing the patrol force, particularly during busy times such as weekends and holidays. Reserve Officers are critical to police department operations during major incidents such as a public demonstration or natural disaster. They also serve a vital role in various community events such as the annual Keizer Iris Festival and other city functions along with their regular duties. The Reserve Officer program is an excellent way for someone to volunteer their time to make a positive difference in their community. It is also a great opportunity for those individuals considering a career in law enforcement to learn about the job and gain valuable experience. The Keizer Police Department has hired several full time officers from the ranks of the Reserve Officer program, hence we frequently have vacancies in this program. Reserve Officer Rich Cummings

14 Page 14 PATROL SUPPORT DIVISION The Patrol Support Division has been designed to augment the delivery of efficient and effective police services. Captain Jeff Kuhns leads the Patrol Support Division. He is assisted by one Detective Sergeant, one Community Services Unit Sergeant, and one Support Specialist Supervisor. He is also the department's public information officer and Internal Affairs manager. Whether it is a more effective use of personnel, an increased application of technology, or exploring new service methods, the Department continues to seek improvements that result in delivering the best possible level of investigative service to a growing community as it embarks on another year. The three different units in the Patrol Support Division Detectives, Patrol Support Services, and Community Services practice the community policing philosophy and support the Patrol Division with investigations and duties not normally handled by a patrol officer. DETECTIVE UNIT The Detective Unit assists Patrol Division and other department units by providing investigative support, mainly on cases that involve more time, resources, or specialized training than the supported unit has available. The detectives are able to dedicate specific and Detective John Troncoso and The Detective Unit also assists local area law enforcement agencies as members of the Homicide Area Response Team (HART), Child Abuse Review Team and the Threat Management Team. HART investigates homicides, major assaults, and officer involved shootings in Marion County and is comprised of law enforcement agencies in Marion County as well as OSP and the state s Medical Examiner s Office.

15 Page 15 The Child Abuse Review Team is an intra-agency, multidisciplinary team that deals mainly with sex offenses against children. The major participants are DHS child welfare, Liberty House, the district attorney s office and various law enforcement agencies. The Threat Management Team monitors and manages ongoing situations involving continuing domestic abuse, threats against public officials, and stalking. These cases are generally worked through social services agencies and the court system, but it is sometimes necessary for the team to step in. Participants include Marion County Mental Health, Salem-Keizer Public Schools, Marion County Sheriff s Office, Salem PD and Keizer Pd. In 2006, 169 new cases were assigned and percent of the total case load was cleared. Detectives were called out after hours 38 times. They also participated in five HART call-outs, landing critical roles and assignments in those cases. Also noteworthy was the trial of Gene Mack for a murder committed in Mack was convicted of murder by abuse in a case which the detectives invested much time and effort. The family of the murder victim, a child, was very grateful to the officers involved in bringing justice to their loved one. In another HART murder case, committed in November 2006, one of our detectives discovered a key piece of evidence not immediately thought to be related to the case which contained a fingerprint that linked a suspect to the murder. When the suspect was later arrested, he had in his possession key items that linked him to the murder victim. Another job well done by a well trained detective who preserved evidence. POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES The hub of communications within the is Police Support Services. Police Support Services consists of a supervisor and four support specialists. The unit works 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday except for holidays. Support Services more commonly known as Records Section is primarily responsible for handling the mass of paperwork generated by patrol officers, detectives, school resource officers, traffic enforcement and other specialty units. Over 14,000 calls for service and approximately 3,000 traffic citations annually translate into thousands of associated documents which are organized into case files, copied and routed to other agencies and courts as necessary, entered into regional and national law enforcement databases, filed and archived. A wide range of statistical information is gathered and compiled by Support Services to provide valuable planning information to city and county administrators, to justify the need for available state and federal law enforcement grant monies and to determine the operational needs of the police department and how it can better serve and protect the citizens of Keizer.

16 Page 16 Property and Evidence is another branch of the Police Support Services. The importance of storing, tracking and protecting the chain of custody of all physical evidence for the purpose of successful criminal prosecution is of paramount importance in law enforcement. Ronna Price and Donna Hill COMMUNITY SERVICES UNIT The Community Services Unit is comprised of two sections: Traffic Safety and School Resources. The department s Community Services Officer (CSO) is also assigned to CSU. This unit is supervised by a sergeant who works closely with the Salem-Keizer School District concerning issues in the schools, as well as the Marion County Sheriff s TRAFFIC SAFETY Traffic safety falls under the Community Services Unit. The Traffic Safety Unit is responsible for traffic enforcement, traffic accident investigations and responding to traffic complaints. The primary goal of traffic enforcement is to make our roadways safer by changing driving behavior. Traffic officers specialize in accident investigation, DUI enforcement, drug-impaired recognition and occupant protection. Traffic officers teach traffic-related courses for the basic and reserve police academies. In 2006, the Traffic Unit responded to 518 incidents. Traffic has been identified as a top community concern in Keizer. Traffic officers also host child safety seat clinics several times per year and conduct individual inspections by appointment. The partners with the Keizertimes newspaper to promote traffic safety through voluntary compliance by publishing monthly articles on traffic safety issues, new laws or concerning trends.

17 Page 17 SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS The 's School Resource Officer Unit consists of three school resource officers (SRO) who are supervised by a sergeant. This team was formed in cooperation with the Salem-Keizer School District, which assists the police department by partially funding the program. There are ten public schools in the City of Keizer: one high school, two middle schools and seven elementary schools. There are over 6,800 students enrolled in Keizer public schools. Currently, one school resource officer is assigned exclusively to McNary High School. With a student population of 1,981, McNary is the most populated school in the City of Keizer. The remaining two school resource officers are assigned to the remaining nine Keizer schools. Each officer is assigned to one middle school and share responsibilities at the elementary schools. The SROs handled over 500 calls for service at the schools during 2006, as well as traffic related matters surrounding the schools. Each officer also assists with classroom presentations on topics related to laws, crime prevention, and personal safety. Besides enforcing criminal laws, the SROs act as mentors and role models for many students.

18 Page 18 COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER The CSO is a civilian position that assists sworn law enforcement personnel in community policing activities and acts as a community relations outreach for city services. The CSO enforces and investigates complaints including municipal code violations, assists officers in completing investigations and other related law enforcement tasks, allowing officers more time and resources to be devoted to higher priority calls for service. Community Services Officer Lynn Halladey Some examples of calls for service that the CSO handles include abandoned vehicles, animal problems, bike helmet violations, criminal mischief, neighborhood problems, graffiti abatement, noise complaints, parking violations, theft, and home vacation checks. He also assists with ferrying evidence to the OSP Crime Lab in Roseburg and many other duties to enhance the patrol services. CSO Halladey is the department s fleet manager he maintains the vehicles, as well as all the radios and other assorted police equipment in the vehicles.

19 Page 19 CADET PROGRAM The intent of the law enforcement cadet program is to educate and involve youth in police operations. The presence of a cadet program within any agency can be a positive factor in influencing departmental attitudes, both internally and externally. Cadets are given an opportunity to see firsthand the efforts of sworn and nonsworn personnel, to interest them in law enforcement functions whether they enter police work or not. Additionally, law enforcement personnel normally exposed to youth involved with criminal offenses can observe and experience the positive side of young America. Cadet programs provide the law enforcement community an opportunity to further an investment in its own future through relationships with fit and capable young adults. Some of the requirements to be a cadet are being between the ages of 14 and 20 years old, attendance at school with a grade point average of 2.50 or better, have a clear criminal history, parental approval, and successful completion of a written test, interview, and background investigation. Besides gaining a working knowledge of police work, the participants have the opportunity to give of themselves to their community. Many departments use cadets in areas such as crime prevention, record keeping, radio communications, and telecommunications.. These activities are performed under the supervision of department members and demonstrate that cadets can have more than a superficial role in law enforcement. In addition to riding with sworn officers on duty where they can observe firsthand the field activities of police, the cadets participate in regularly scheduled meetings where they gain knowledge and skills related to personal fitness, leadership training, team work and character development. The program can further each cadet's education, encourage them to participate in a productive service activity, and enhance their preparation for future roles as citizen and community members. One of the newest full time hires at the spent four years as a cadet in our program and was hired as a police officer when he reached the statutorily directed age of 21. Through the years, the Department has hired SRO Jay Prall and John Hofmann as McGruff

20 Page AWARDS AND RECOGNITION Officer of the Year Supervisor of the Year Michael Alexander Employee of the Year Reserve Officer of the Year Cadet of the Year Volunteer of the Year Gene Zuniga Dave LeDay Continuous Service Awards Wanda Blaylock Rich Cummings Brendan Richter Dee Rexroad 5 YEARS 15 YEARS 20 YEARS Lynn Halladey Lance Inman Brian Hunter Jeff Johnson Certification Achievements BASIC INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Dmitry White Scott Bigler Eric Jefferson Gene Zuniga SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE Greg Barber Jeffrey Kuhns Jeffrey Kuhns John Teague Other Certifications Sgt Dave LeDay ACTAR certified / Andrew Copeland Salem-Keizer Exchange Club New Hires Ben Howden was hired in April 2006, coming to us with no prior police background, but a desire to learn. Ben Jolliff was hired in July 2006 after spending four years as a cadet and six months as a Reserve officer. We had to wait until Officer Jolliff turned 21 years of age before offering him the position. Ben Howden Ben Jolliff

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22 Page 22 Vision Statement Four-year Staffing Plan (Plan was initiated fiscal year 2005/06) Provide a four year plan to meet staffing needs for the Keizer Police Department that allows the KPD to effectively, efficiently and safely meet the demands for service required by the Citizens of Keizer. Our goal is to provide the best level of police service possible based on the revenue provided. Problem Statement The City of Keizer continues to experience a steady growth pattern. The Police Department staffing has lagged behind in its officer-to-population ratio. Historically we continue to operate short handed until such time as there is crisis and then hire a large group of officers all at once. The demand for police services is at an all time high and the City s demographics are changing rapidly. Each new development, be it multifamily housing, infill, or subdivision, adds to the call load. With the development of the Keizer Station we are moving from a bedroom community to being a complex city with its own large commercial district and the police call load to match. The currently provides police services to 35,000 citizens and guards over $1.5 billion worth of property. We are next door neighbors to a city of 140,000 and bordered by an interstate freeway. We have big city policing issues. Hiring entry level police officers results in nine months to a year before the officer is trained and released on solo status. Officers need to be hired well in advance of the time they are actually needed. Suggested Solutions Develop a staffing plan that looks ahead four years and then update it annually. 2005/06 Unfreeze the vacant police officer position in the budget and hire officer. Council approved, officer hired and trained.

23 Page /07 Budget for one/two additional police officer(s) and hire officer(s) Hiring one officer would allow for filling vacant Traffic Safety Officer position; additional revenue from citations issued via this officer would offset the cost of the position. Officer hired to back fill for traffic safety. Third traffic safety officer is now working in Traffic Safety Unit. Hiring second officer would allow for PD to send officer to the Marion County Inter-agency Methamphetamine Task Force, strong possibility of outside funding for $60,000 for year one of this position. Officer transferred to Marion County Methamphetamine Task Force on February 3, $60,000 received from task force. Officer hired in February 2007 to back fill for officer transferred to task force. Officer certified doesn t have to attend basic training academy. Two rookie officers hired to fill vacancies created by attrition. Both Step 1 officers hired in February 2007 begin 16 week basic police academy in March. If all goes as planned, officers will complete FTEP and go solo in late August /08 Budget for one additional police officer and hire officer. Due to recruiting and time in training, we usually run a year behind in spending budgeted dollars. History shows that we will have a vacancy prior to this new hire going solo. 2007/08 Budget for one Community Service Officer CSO would be assigned duties related to community outreach, crime prevention, police volunteer coordinator. Budget Impact 2007/08 General Fund 2007/08 One officer, Step 1 (first year salary and benefits), approximately $70,024. One CSO, Step 1 (first year salary and benefits), approximately $54,000. Estimated budget impact 2008/09 Budget for one additional police officer and hire officer. 2008/09 Budget for one additional police support specialist and hire PSS.