September 17, 2018
Trust is earned in drops and lost in buckets.
VISION MISSION W e are committed to partnering with the community to improve the quality of life, prevent and reduce crime, and provide excellence in police service. he Castle Rock Police Department is dedicated to excellence through community safety, innovation, and public trust. Our goal is to provide for the safety and welfare of both the citizens and visitors of the Town of Castle Rock utilizing effective community-policing philosophies, including crime prevention, traffic enforcement, criminal investigation, crime-analysis and community involvement.
Dedicated to providing the highest quality of public safety service by DEVELOPING PEOPLE UTILIZING INNOVATION PARTNERING WITH OUR COMMUNITY
To serve people one by one so that together we can create environments that are safe and secure and where people can thrive
2018 Organizational Chart Sworn officers: 75 Total staffing: 105.25 (FTE) 2018 Police Budget: $14,044,544
Meet our COMMAND STAFF and DIVISION STRUCTURE
2018 Division Structure Overview
INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION Commander Tim Gorman Investigations full-time staffing: 14 Detective Authorized strength of seven: One sergeant Seven detectives Property & Evidence One property and evidence technician and one civilian volunteer staff this Unit. Crime Analyst One employee works alongside officers to analyze data from records and calls for service. The data is analyzed daily to define trends and patterns. Victims Assistance One VA coordinator, one victim advocate and seven advocate volunteers staff this unit 24/7 assisting victims of crime.
INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION Detective Unit Six generalists each with a specialty (i.e. fraud, sex assaults, persons or property crimes) Felony crimes & misdemeanor crimes follow-up One detective is assigned to the multi-jurisdictional Impact Team: Detectives from the Douglas County law enforcement agencies Follow-up on pattern crimes occurring in multiple jurisdictions, street level drug cases, assistance provided in each agency Detective Maes Detective Lane at National Night Out
INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION Crime Analyst Unit What does a Crime Analyst do? A Crime Analyst supports a Police Department behind the scenes, providing intel and information on current patterns, trends and series. Crime Analysts support multiple tiers: Patrol Shows hotspot activities - prioritizes Informs officers of outside agency crimes Assists officers in locating target areas - efficiency Command Staff Compiles statistics for comparison study Investigations Creates bulletins Connects information and cases with outside agencies Connects multiple crimes together Heat Map detects levels of activity in areas
INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION Property & Evidence Unit Property and evidence technician works alongside a detective and volunteer staff to: Log Secure Store Release evidence and other property according to state statute
INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION Victims Assistance Unit Work alongside crime victims during a traumatic time or tragic event in their lives. Makes certain all victims have the rights afforded to them through the Colorado Constitution Victims Rights Act, C.R.S. 24-4.1-302 (1). Provides victims and witnesses the support and aid necessary to mentally and physically adjust to their victimization. Provides referral information and outreach contacts when appropriate. Including mandatory Victims Compensation Fund information (operated out of the 18 th Judicial District Attorney s Office). Liaison between the criminal justice system and the victim. Victim advocate volunteer and friend
INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION Miscellaneous programs Local Retailers Group Businesses Crime Analyst Community Policing Officers Detectives District Attorney s office Drug Take-Back program CRgov.com/CrimeMap LeadsOnline: ReportIt CRgov.com/ReportIt Apr. 28, 2018 Officers Stark and Lewis collected 205 lbs. of unwanted drugs Collection box available in police lobby
PATROL DIVISION Commander Sam Varela Patrol full-time sworn staffing 49 Patrol This unit responds to emergency and non-emergency service calls. K9 Unit Comprised of two K9 handlers and their police service dogs (PSD). Bike Unit Two patrol officers assigned during the months of May through August. Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Connects individuals suffering from mental health issues with mental health services. Community Policing All patrol officers work within the department s community policing philosophy. Honor Guard The CRPD Honor Guard trains in drill and ceremony functions while answering requests for ceremonial duties within our community as well as outside the Town of Castle Rock.
PATROL DIVISION Calling for police assistance most likely sends a patrol officer your way. These men and women patrol the streets 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Officers work a 4/10 shift schedule Total of 6 Watches (Watches I, II, III) A side (Sun-Wed) B side (Wed-Sat) Responses include: Emergencies & in-progress crimes On-scene investigations, fingerprinting, photography, interviewing, interrogation Crime report documentation Arrest & book criminal offenders Stop traffic violators Patrol assigned area
PATROL DIVISION Department Statistics Calls for Service 2017 department statistics included: 71,690 calls for service 2.2% decrease (2015-2017)
PATROL DIVISION Splash Mob Officer Schlecht Officer Coyle Bike Unit Operates May September Duties include patroling: Trails Parks Schools Neighborhoods Retail Centers Town Special Events include: o o o Dirt Jum ps & D onuts Splash M ob Adaptive Cycling Adaptive Cycling Dirt Jumps & Donuts Officer Coyle @ Dirt Jumps & Donuts
PATROL DIVISION Community Policing When officers are not responding to calls for service: Patrol officers work within the COPPS philosophy (Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving) The officers employ data-driven and community policing strategy to deploy to specific areas of the community. This type of model utilizes proactive policing strategies deploying officers where they are most needed based upon detailed analysis of crime, calls for service and the needs of the community.
PATROL DIVISION Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) The CIT model was developed in 1988 Partnerships between police agencies and mental illness advocacy groups, treatment providers, universities, etc. Goals include training law enforcement officers in mental illness recognition, enhancing verbal de-escalation skills and providing access to services. Our department encourages CIT training of sworn officers and dispatchers.
PATROL DIVISION K9 Unit Two CRPD K9 teams work alongside our patrol officers in maintaining the safety of our community. Total 2017 statistics include: Patrol 178 Narcotics 93 Demonstrations 26 Training Hours - 715 Ronin & Officer Thompson Titan & Officer Brown
PATROL DIVISION Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) Lethality Assessment Process of identifying victims of domestic violence who are in danger of being killed. Lethality Assessment Program Maryland Model (LAP) Screening form allows officers to determine risk. Encourages victims to utilize the services of a domestic violence service program.
SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION Commander Jason Lyons Patrol full-time staffing 15 COPPS Unit The Copps Unit consists of two police officers who partner with the community to solve community concerns. Co-Responder Unit Part of the Douglas County Mental Health Initiative designed to increase earlier identification and intervention for citizens with mental illness who have contact with law enforcement. Traffic Unit Four police officers dedicated to traffic safety and law enforcement. School Officers Four officers committed to delivering full-time security and education in schools. Volunteers in Police Services Community Service Officers Administrative Volunteers Animal Care & Control Unit Two animal control officers responsible for issues related to the care and code enforcement for animals and domestic pets.
SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION COPPS Unit The Copps Unit manages outreach programs including: CPTED Crime Free Multi-Housing Downtown parking Heroes & Helpers HOA meetings Special Events
May 8, 2017 - Pilot program implemented (Mon-Thurs from 1000-2000 hours). DCSO Deputy Briggs Clinician Jamie Benson PATROL DIVISION Co-Responder Unit CRPD Officer Throckmorton Co-Responder Unit Identify and assess persons (patients) in acute mental health crisis. Goals include but are not limited to: Addressing mental health issues, either chronic or acute with the best treatment option. Relieving patrol officers from handling complex mental health issues. Limiting number of fire transports for mental health holds. Limiting number of mental health holds at local hospital emergency rooms.
Traffic Unit SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION The officers in the Traffic Unit are specifically trained in: Collision investigation Enforcement of state and municipal traffic laws Speed enforcement Impaired driving recognition The unit operates under the Data Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety (DDACTS) model, which integrates locationbased crime and traffic data to establish effective methods for deployment of officers.
SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION School Officers Four officers designated full-time to: Two School Marshal Officers One School Resource Officers One Youth Education & Safety (YESS) 2018 Spring STATISTICS School Marshal Officers Semester Hours Semester Checks 724.5 1,063 School Resource & YESS Officers Semester Hours Semester Checks 248 9,108
SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION Animal Care & Control Unit Animal Control Officers (ACO) are responsible for: Animal licensing Animals at large Barking dogs Investigation of animal bites 2017 calls for service 1,827 2016 calls for service 1,363 ACOs Borcherding & Hutchings
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION Commander Todd Brown Support Services full-time staffing: 20 Communication The Communications Unit consists of our dispatch center staffed by 14 dispatchers and the communications manager who supervises this unit. Professional Standards, Training & Development (PSTD) The PSTD Unit was established in 2015 and is comprised of one sergeant working directly with the Support Services Division Commander in overseeing the agency s policy and training responsibilities as well as the public information officer. Records The Records Unit consists of three records specialists, one digital media technician, one community service officer, and one records supervisor who manages the Records Unit.
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION Communications Unit Public Safety Answering Point 24/7 operation Minimal staffing of two at all times Call taker Radio responsibilities 2017 Dispatch workload Total Calls for Service 71,690 All emergent and non-emergent calls 84,597 Total radio transmissions 699,863
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION Records Unit Paperless retention Interfaces seamlessly update our Records Management System and Courts (ecitation) Fingerprinting services for Douglas County residents 737 in 2017 648 in 2016 645 in 2015 Record Requests 3,569 in 2017 3,451 in 2016 3,673 in 2015
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION Professional Standards, Training and Development Unit Training Best Practices Use of Force Community Orientated Policing-Problem Solving De-Escalation Training Anti-Bias as stipulated by our certification governing body Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Policy Development Internal Affairs Public Information Officer
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION Body worn camera Technology within the department CAD and RMS LanguageLine Mobile fingerprint machines Body-Worn Cameras (BWC) In-car computers / cameras LiveScan Mobile Fingerprint ecitation CODE Red epolicereporting Security cameras installed: At all Town-owned, customer service areas Key intersections
Any questions before our activities with Commander Varela and Sergeant Ratcliff INTERACTIVE EXERCISE Officer decision making Bodyworn cameras Group critiques and lessons learned discussion