BECKER POLICE DEPARTMENT 12060 SHERBURNE AVENUE BECKER, MN 55308 1 763-261-4300
ANNUAL REPORT BECKER POLICE DEPARTMENT BECKER, MINNESOTA 2006 Brent Baloun Chief of Police 2
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Table Of Contents Department Philosophy 5 Mission Statement/Core Values 6 Department Budget 9 Department Organization 10 Police Reserve Program 11 K-9 Program 12 Safe and Sober Program 13 Statistical Information 15 Part I Offenses 15 Part II Offenses 16 Calls by Month 17 Calls by day of week 18 Calls by Time of Day 19 Contact Information 20 4
Becker Police Department Philosophy The Becker Police Department intends to uphold a strong relationship and partnership with the community it serves and as a number one priority to provide the best quality service and professionalism to the community. We shall, as a department, address community issues, the underlying causes of crime and the fear of crime. The result we intend to achieve, through the course of our duties as Peace Officers, is not only to prevent the degradation of the quality of life, but to improve the quality of life within the community for both the citizens and visitors. We intend to make the environment comfortable and suitable for citizens to work and raise their families. As individuals, we understand the importance of every decision we make and, as individuals, we are accountable for each action we take. We shall always be mindful of the right thing to do and hold true to this vision and philosophy that we, as a department, have adopted as our core values and underlying principles. Our commitment to our philosophy and core values shall not be overshadowed by anything. 5
Mission Statement We shall commit ourselves and the department and all of its available resources to attend to the needs of the community we serve and provide the best service possible for the community. Politics shall not show persuasion in the course of our duties; we shall hold true to fair and equal treatment of all individuals. To reach this end, we establish and hold true this philosophy and these core values for the Becker Police Department and its employees, now and into the future. Core Values These core values will define us as a Police Department and as individual members of the department. Through the course of our duties we shall adhere to these underlying principles: First, the men and women of the Becker Police Department are the essential element and asset necessary to achieve the end result. The community shall enjoy a safe and secure environment, with a comfortable quality of life; it is the highest priority of this department to strive to provide this to our community. 6
Pride Core Values Each of us shall take pride in the duties we perform, take pride in the department, and the environment we create for the citizens of the community. We shall take pride in our individual and collective ability to meet and/or exceed the expectations of our community. Professionalism Each of us understands the nobility of the profession we have chosen. We shall hold ourselves to the highest of professional standards of police conduct, by subscribing honorably to the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics established by the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Respect We shall respect and value human life, basic human rights, human safety and the preservation of human dignity. We shall provide a fair and impartial, open minded attitude towards all persons we may encounter. We shall embrace diversity and be understanding and empathetic towards the differences we may encounter in the course of our duties. Our co-workers adhere to these same principles and we shall respect them, support them in their duties and be flexible in the relationships we enjoy with them. We shall respect ourselves by performing our duties to the best of our abilities; by staying mentally, emotionally and physically healthy; and focusing on our duties as Peace Officers, employees of the Becker Police Department and important members of the community we serve. Participation Our participation in the commitment we have as a department is vital for the community, the citizens of the community, and the department as a whole. As individuals we shall remain open minded, approachable and flexible to change. 7
Solidarity Core Values The Becker Police Department will function better as a cohesive unit that emphasizes collaboration and positive partnerships within the community and the department itself. We shall operate with respect to these partnerships to uphold the solidarity and cohesiveness. Innovation To achieve an end of providing the best product we possibly can for our community, we shall continue to involve ourselves in meaningful training that advances our knowledge and capabilities as Peace Officers. Officers assisting at the scene of a motor vehicle crash. 8
BUDGET Personnel Training 1% Contracted Service 1% Other 3% FICA/PERA/etc Fuel 5% Capital 7% General Operating Fuel General Operating 2% FICA/PERA/etc 18% 2005 Budget -$534,950 2006 Budget - $572,600 Increase from 2005 $37,650 Personnel 63% Capital Training Contracted Service Other The Becker Police Department s budget for the fiscal year of 2006 was $572,600.This is an approximate 7% budget increase from 2005. As noted above the largest expense to the Police Department is personnel costs and associated personnel costs. 9
The Becker Police Department consist of 5 full-time officers (including the Chief) and 5 part-time officers. Additionally, the police department is supported by 1 civilian Administrative Secretary. The Becker Police Department is located at 12060 Sherburne Avenue, next to Becker City Hall. Your Police Department includes: (FT = Full-Time, PT = Part-Time) Chief of Police Brent Baloun Officer (FT) Bruce Wipper Officer (FT) David Eull Officer (FT) Tim Martin Officer (FT) Steven Bonnick Admin. Secretary (FT) June Hubbard ORGANIZATION Officer (PT) John Timmers Officer (PT) Greg Bratt Officer (PT) Mark Roelike Officer (PT) Mike Skoog Officer (PT) Chad Gieser 2006 Personnel Changes Retirement: Kevin Rieland, Sr. Chief of Police, April Additions: Steven Mengelkoch Interim Chief of Police, April-Sept. Mike Skoog Part-Time Officer, August Chad Gieser Part-Time Officer, September Brent Baloun Chief of Police, September 10
ORGANIZATION Becker Police Volunteer Reserve Officer Program The Reserve Program is a volunteer organization dedicated to the goal of assisting the police department with trained, unarmed, and uniformed volunteer officers. Currently, the volunteer program consists of 4 members. All members work directly through and with the police department. There is an appointed liaison officer to oversee the program who is a full-time police officer. Number of hours donated in 2006 = 417.00 Hours Number of hours donated through internship by a Police Reserve Officer = 186.00 hours Projects assisted with: Safety Camp Halloween Safe and Sober Freedom Days 11
ORGANIZATION Becker Police Department K-9 Program Officer Tim Martin and K-9 Raven make up the Becker Police Department K-9 Unit. Since the programs inception, Officer Martin and K-9 Raven have been involved in many incidents. Their breakdown of calls service in 2006 are as follows: Alarm 13 Assist County/Other Agency 5 Operating with Unsafe Equipment 1 Fleeing Police Officer 1 Driving After Suspension 1 False Info to Police 1 Failure to Provide Proof/Insurance 1 Open Door 1 Obstruction of Legal Process 1 Burglary 1 Drugs 1 TOTAL 27 12
ORGANIZATION Becker Police Department Safe and Sober Program The Minnesota Safe and Sober Campaign is the umbrella under which all of the Office of Traffic Safety enforcement programs reside. Some of the enforcement projects include: DUI enforcement, Saved by the belt program, and Operation NightCap. The Becker Police Department participates in these programs via grant allocation through the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety. 2006 Safe and Sober totals: Overtime hours worked: 135.5 Miles patrolled: 2436 Grant funds used: $3819.56 Shifts worked: 27 Vehicles stopped: 181 Custodial Arrests made: 10 DUI s: 5 Under 21 Drink and Drive: 1 Warrant arrest: 6 Drug Arrest: 1 DAR/DAS/DAC: 7 Citations issued: 117 Warnings: 147 Speed Cite: 56 Warnings: 87 Seatbelt Cite: 22 Warnings: 5 Equipment Cite: 12 Warnings: 21 Misc. Cite: 27 Warnings: Becker Police Reserves donated 8.75 hours in 2006 for Safe and Sober seatbelt surveys. 13
ORGANIZATION Becker Police Department Safe and Sober Program Operation NightCap (Nighttime Concentrated Alcohol Patrol) is an impaired driving prevention program designed to reduce preventable alcohol-related traffic deaths on Minnesota s roadways. The program is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and coordinated through the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety. 2006 NightCap totals: Overtime hours worked: 78 Miles patrolled: 1160 Grant funds reimbursed: $1961.76 Shifts worked: 11 Vehicles stopped: 75 Custodial Arrests made: 6 DUI s: 3 Warrant arrest: 2 Drug Arrest: 3 DAR/DAS/DAC: 3 Minor consumption: 10 No insurance: 1 Open bottle: 1 Citations issued: 23 Warnings: 58 Speed Cite: 14 Warnings: 26 Equipment Cite: 1 Warnings: 17 Misc. Cite: 8 Warnings: 15 14
STATISTICAL INFORMATION Part I Offenses Reported in 2006 Part I Offenses reflect information on eight serious crime classifications, and is generally referred to as the Crime Index measurement. Each category may also include various sub-classifications which are included in the total for each category. (* NOTE: numbers identify reports to the police department, and may not necessarily reflect those that have been charged or prosecuted as such. *) Murder 0 Rape (Force or Attempt) 0 Robbery (Armed, Strongarm) 1 Assault (Gun, Knife, Hands, Other) 6 Burglary (Forcible, No Force, Attempted) 21 Larceny (Theft) 129 Auto Theft 2 Arson 1 Impressions in sand photographed as part of an investigation. 15
STATISTICAL INFORMATION Part II Offenses Reported in 2006 Part II Offenses are the less serious identified crimes. Each category may also include various sub-classifications which are included in the total for each category. (* NOTE: numbers identify reports to the police department, and may not necessarily reflect those that have been charged or prosecuted as such. *) Other Assaults 34 Forgery/Counterfeiting 11 Fraud 10 Embezzlement 0 Stolen Property 0 Vandalism/Destruction of Property 79 Weapons 0 Prostitution 0 Other Sex Offenses 5 Narcotics 38 Gambling 0 Family/Children 10 D.U.I. 58 Liquor Laws 2 Disorderly Conduct 10 Area photographed as part of a Damage to Property investigation. 16
STATISTICAL INFORMATION 2006 total calls for service by month Calls by Month 500 468 450 400 355 350 374 393 358 371 411 384 319 393 320 361 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. January 355 October 393 February 374 November 320 March 393 December 361 April 358 May 468 TOTAL 4365 June 371 July 411 August 384 September 319 2005 Calls for Service = 3982 17
STATISTICAL INFORMATION 2006 total calls for service by Day of Week Calls by Day of Week 800 700 600 606 594 615 591 681 707 571 500 400 300 200 100 0 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday 606 Tuesday 594 Wednesday 615 Thursday 358 TOTAL CALLS 4365 Friday 468 Saturday 371 Sunday 411 18
STATISTICAL INFORMATION 2006 total calls for service by time Calls by Time of Day 800 723 700 600 547 576 549 609 641 500 400 342 378 300 200 100 0 0000-0259 0300-0559 0600-0859 0900-1159 1200-1459 1500-1759 1800-2059 2100-2359 0000-0259 547 0300-0559 342 0600-0859 378 0900-1159 576 TOTAL CALLS 4365 1200-1459 549 1500-1759 609 1800-2059 641 2100-2359 723 19
Prepared by: Brent Baloun, Chief of Police June Hubbard, Administrative Secretary Tim Martin, Patrol Officer Mark Roelike, Patrol Officer Contact Information: Becker Police Department 12060 Sherburne Avenue PO Box 250 Becker, MN 55308 Office: 763-261-4300 Fax: 763-261-5344 Email: police@ci.becker.mn.us 20