Letter from the Chief of Police pg. 2 Mission/Vision Statements pg. 3 Table of Organization pg. 4 Staff pg. 5-6 Community Services pg. 7-9 Accomplishments & Awards Pg. 10-12 Crime Statistics Pg. 13 25 Law Enforcement Code of Ethics Pg. 26 1
Mayor, City Council Members, City Administrator, and Citizens of Fair Oaks Ranch, On behalf of the Officers and employees of the Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department, it is my pleasure to present our 2017 Annual Report. We look forward to continuing our service to the residents of Fair Oaks Ranch and will continue to strive in meeting the present and future needs of the public through community partnerships and innovation. In keeping with the Police Department s Vision Statement To be the safest city, to live, work and visit our primary mission is the safety of our residents and our ability to respond to any situation or criminal activity. We continuously train and work diligently at all hours of the day and night to achieve this vision. This report is intended to keep the citizens and City Council informed about their police department. It is my hope that this annual report provides the Residents and Council with not only a summary of our activity and achievements over the past year, but also a better understanding of the many services the Police Department provides to our community. On behalf of the Officers and Staff of the Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department I would like to thank the Mayor, City Council and Residents of Fair Oaks Ranch for the opportunity and trust given to us to serve this community. I would also like to thank the Officers and Staff for their untiring dedication and service to the City of Fair Oaks Ranch. Very Respectfully, Scott Rubin Chief of Police Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas 2
The mission of the Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department is to be responsive to our community, through the proactive enforcement of laws, the protection of life, property and the maintaining of order while affording dignity and respect to those we serve. We will strive to meet the present and future needs of the public through community partnership and innovation. To be the safest city to live, work, and visit. 3
CHIEF Admin. Asst. LT. CID Night Patrol Night Patrol Day Patrol Day Patrol Animal Control INV. SGT. SGT. SGT. SGT. ACO INV. 4
The Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department is currently authorized 22 commissioned Police Officers and 2 civilian staff. The Department is comprised of 4 sections; Administration, Patrol, Investigations, and Animal Control. Each section has its own unique responsibilities within the department: Administration: Administration is comprised of the Chief of Police, the Lieutenant, and the Department s Administrative Assistant. Administrative staff is responsible for every function of the department including scheduling, payroll, training, records, complaints, budgeting, and implementing policies all to create an efficient and professional Police Department. Investigations: Criminal Investigations is comprised of 2 investigators that handle numerous functions including investigating criminal offenses, collection and securing of evidence, court preparation, and vehicle and equipment maintenance. Investigators get called out depending on the nature of the incident that has occurred. However, our patrol officers are primarily responsible for completing the initial investigation and crime scene processing. 5
Patrol Division: The patrol division is the largest division in the department with 18 officers. It is made up of 4 sections with day patrol consisting of 1 Sergeant and 3 patrol officers per shift and night patrol consisting of 1 Sergeant and 4 officers per shift. The patrol division conducts the day to day operations of the Police Department. They are the most visible aspect of the City and are responsible for maintaining public safety and answering calls for service. Animal Control: The Department currently has 1 Animal Control Officer. The Animal Control Officer is responsible for handling all calls regarding deer or other wildlife, as well as the pets. They are also responsible for maintaining records regarding animals and educating the public on animal related issues. Fair Oaks Animal Control contracts with Boerne Animal Care Services for holding pets after business hours. 6
Cafeteria Cops: In 2017, Fair Oaks Police initiated a new program with the intent of interacting with our school children in a positive and fun way. Cafeteria Cops began in participation with the Fair Oaks Elementary where Officers were required to obtain the Texas Food Handler s License. On September 12 th Chief Rubin and several officers served the kids at all 3 lunches at the cafeteria. It was a fun day for all involved and Officers look forward to continuing the program throughout the coming school years. National Night Out: In October of 2017, the Police Department coordinated and participated in National Night Out, which resulted in the largest participation we have seen since beginning the program. With over 15 events throughout the evening in 2017, the Police Department had to split into several groups just to ensure all the events were met. 7
Citizen s Law Enforcement Academy: The Fair Oaks Ranch Police participates in a joint Citizen s Law Enforcement Academy with neighboring agencies. The purpose of this joint academy is to enhance, through education and hands-on participation, the positive relationship between our local law enforcement agencies and community, as well as to help our citizens better understand the role of local law enforcement agencies. This academy is open to all residents of Fair Oaks Ranch, Kendall County, and Boerne, business owners and their employees who wish to attend. Council Members Laura Koerner and Roy Elizondo were attendees at the 2017 Citizen s Academy. Both Council Members completed the 10- week course and received a certificate of graduation. Mr. Elizondo, Chief Rubin, Mrs. Koerner No-Shave November: The No-Shave program began at Fair Oaks Ranch PD in 2016, in which officers donate a specific amount in order to grow out beards for the month. The proceeds from that fundraiser went to assist Officer Riley Gobeil and his family during his battle with cancer. In May of 2017, Officer Gobeil s cancer was in remission and he returned to full duty shortly after. In 2017, the Police Department continued the program. This year s recipient of the donations was a local warrior who was also battling another form of cancer. Overall, within the past 2 years Officers have donated close to $3,000 to the program. #maddiestrong Officer Gobeil & Chief Rubin 8
Annual Toy Drive: For many years, the Police Department has participated in the annual Toy Drive during the Christmas holiday. In 2017, the Police Department collected and dropped off over 300 gifts donated by the residents of Fair Oaks Ranch and the students at Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary. The toys were donated to the Refuge House Inc, an organization which assist children with the state foster care program. July 4 th Parade (Raintree Woods): Every summer the Police escort the annual Golf Cart Parade that occurs in the Raintree Woods Subdivision. With the acquisition of the departments ATV. This year the Police Department was able to truly join the parade. The ATV was acquired by the department in order to assist officers in searching and rescue within the large natural areas and creek beds of the city that are unable to be reached by normal patrol vehicles. 9
Open House: During National Police Week in 2017, The police department held an open house for the new public safety building. During the open house Officers completed Identi- Kids Kits, served Snow Cones and had over 500 people attend and take a tour of the new building. 8 th Safest City: The National Council for Home Safety and Security used new Federal Bureau of Investigation data and internal data and research to create its list, which ranks which cities in Texas are safest. In the top 25 cities, Fair Oaks Ranch ranked 8 th overall. Honor Guard: In 2017, the police department successfully established a full-time honor guard for the department. The honor guard represents the City and the Department in formal functions such as City events and memorial services for fallen officers. 10
In-Service Training: With the addition of the new Public Safety Building, came the ability to host and conduct training while utilizing instructors from the Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department. Since moving into the new building, Officers and Supervisors have been responsible for coordinating and hosting training from several entities including the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), Sam Houston State University, the Texas Municipal Police Officers Association, and many more. Overall, in 2017 Officers completed more than 3,000 hours of in-service training through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Training is essential for Officers to advance their licenses through TCOLE. The following is the Department s current licensing and certifications: 8 Master Peace Officers 1 Advanced Peace Officer 1 Intermediate Peace Officer 11 Licensed Peace Officers The Department currently has 9 officers with TCOLE Instructors Licenses, Firearms/Patrol Rifle Instructor Licenses, and Taser and Baton Instructors Licenses. Continual training helps to provide officers with the knowledge and experience needed to efficiently and professionally serve the residents of Fair Oaks Ranch. Formal Education: The Police Department continually encourages officers to enroll and continue their education through institutions of higher learning. The Department supports Officers efforts to attend Universities, whether in person or online, and provides incentives for Officers to do so. In 2017, the Department had one Officer obtain a degree bringing the total numbers of Officers with at least a Bachelor s Degree to 9. Sergeant Michael Toussaint graduated with a bachelor s of Science Organizational Leadership from the University of Charleston. Additionally, there are 6 Officers currently enrolled and seeking Bachelor s degrees, while continuing to work full-time for the residents of Fair Oaks Ranch. 11
The Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department is honored to award Officers who have performed above and beyond in their service to Residents. Nominations for awards may be made by any person or organization for any Officer who has displayed extraordinary heroism or performed a meritorious act of service. In 2017, the City of Fair Oaks Ranch awarded 3 Officers for their outstanding service and performance involving incidents that occurred during the year. Officer Allen Paz o Life Saving Award Officer Elsie Serold o Life Saving Award Sgt. John Ojeda o Life Saving Award In 2017, the Employee of the Quarter program which recognizes an employee for contributions beyond their normal duties, outstanding community service, and any achievements had 2 Police Department employees selected as Employee of the Quarter. Officers Allen Paz and Elsie Serold were selected as Employee of the Quarter for 2017. Service Awards received in 2017 were recognized for the following Officers: 10 years of service o Sgt. John Ojeda o Sgt. Mike Toussaint 5 years of service o Sgt. Paul Zepeda o Off. Stacy Love 12
Incidents/Offenses 2016 2017 + / -- Assault 7 14 100% Sexual Assault 1 3 200% Deceased Persons 8 9 12% Missing Persons 1 6 500% Run-a-ways 1 6 500% Burglary 37 35 5% Larceny/Theft 29 43 48% Arrests 169 191 13% Other 62 137 120% Burglary by Type & Force Used Larceny/Theft by Type Force 14 No Force Motor Veh. 2 Resindence 3 Other 6 9 9 Const. 2 3 ID Theft 20 Business 10 Vehicle Home 13
Calls for Service 2016 2017 + / -- Calls for Service 3572 3664 3% Assist Other Agency 46 39 15% Assist EMS 153 184 20% Assist LSVFD 31 33 6% Accidents 31 43 38% Disturbances 73 86 17% Alarms 598 575 4% Suspicious Per/Veh. 315 322 2% Misc. Activity 229 191 16% Assist Public 145 195 34% Other Agency 18% Assistance Calls 2014-2017 LSVFD 13% Assist EMS 69% All Calls for Service 2014-2017 14
Arrests & Offenses 2016 2017 + / -- Individuals 169 191 13% Offenses 257 304 18% resident 31 27 12% non-resident 138 164 18% felony 59 100 69% misdemeanor 383 525 37% F-1 1% F-3 3% 2016-2017 + 69% + 37% F-SJ 9% C 54% F-2 3% A 11% B 19% Felony Misdemeanor 15
Alcohol & Narcotics Alcohol Violations 2016 2017 + / -- Driving While Intox. 24 18 25% Public Intoxication 18 27 50% Open Container 19 24 26% DUI Minor 3 1 66% Minor in Poss. 6 21 250% Minor in Consump. 11 11 --- Narcotics Violations Heroin/Opiates 1 1 --- Cocaine - 13 -- Methamphetamine 5 4 20% Rx/Dangerous Drugs 8 7 12% Marijuana/THC/Hash 42 66 57% Other 3 11 266% + 48% 2016 2017 + 26% Narcotics Alcohol 16
Traffic Statistics 2016 2017 + / -- Individuals Stopped 4,084 4,217 3.2% Citations 1,424 1,311 8% Warnings 3,725 3,989 7% Resident 116 129 11% Non-Resident 1,102 987 10% % BY STOP RESULT Warnings 75% Citations 25% % BY RESIDENT Non- Resident 88% Resident 12% 17
Racial Profiling Data AFRICAN AMER. 3% MID. EASTERN 1% WHITE 65% ASIAN 0% HISPANIC 31% OTHER 0% Total breakdown for all Individuals stopped White 2730 65 % Hispanic 1313 31 % African Amer. 116 3 % Middle Eastern 32 1 % Asian 24 - % Other 2 - % 18
Total by gender Citation Warning Total Female 297 1324 1125 Male 828 2854 4178 Male Citations Warnings Female Race/Ethnicity Known Prior to Stop Yes No 47 4044 Citations issued by Race Citation Warning Total White 618 2112 2730 Hispanic 455 858 1313 African Amer. 31 85 116 Middle Eastern 5 27 32 Asian 7 17 24 Other - 2 2 19
Reason for Stop/Contact 592 549 155 17 Moving Traffic Law Law Violation City Ordinance Total Searches by Race Consent P/C Other Total White 8 75 19 120 Hispanic 10 50 33 93 African Amer. - 6 1 7 Middle Eastern - - - - Asian - 2-2 Other - 17-17 Arrests by Race Arrested Cited White 113 618 Hispanic 75 455 African Amer. 2 31 Middle Eastern - 5 Asian 1 7 Other - - 20
AFRICAN AMER. 3% HISPANIC 39% Searches conducted by Race WHITE 50% ASIAN 1% OTHER 7% AFRICAN AMER. 1% Individuals Arrested by Race WHITE 59% HISPANIC 39% ASIAN 1% Narcotics 37% Weapons 2% None 39% Other 21% Currency 1% Contraband Found During Searches 21
Misc. Calls for Service 2016 2017 + / -- Accidents 31 43 38% Alarms 598 575 4% City Ord. Violation 72 143 98% Animal calls 1004 972 3% Home watches 22532 27266 21% Motor Vehicle accidents 2016 2017 One Vehicle 10 15 Two Vehicles 11 13 Four Vehicles -- 1 Truck Tractor 8 13 Vehicle vs Animal 1 1 Accidents by Street Ralph Fair Rd 14 Fair Oaks Pkwy 14 North of Cibolo Crk. - 6 South of Cibolo Crk. - 9 Fair Oaks Pkwy 34% Ralph Fair Rd. 34% North 12% South 20% 22
Alarm Calls 2016 2017 911 hang up 46 56 Alarm 468 444 Fire Alarm 58 60 Medical Alarm 26 15 City Ordinance Viol. 2016 2017 Signs 41 68 Fireworks 5 16 Watering 10 8 Solicitors 3 9 Oak Wilt 8 11 Other 9 41 Animal Calls 2016 2017 Deer Calls 590 494 All Other 414 478 23
Officer Availability Data Percentage of Time Out of City on Arrests Comal County 10% Kendall County 12% Time out of City 2015-2017 445:06:00 460:51:00 550:04:00 + 19% Bexar County 78% 2015 2016 2017 Time out of City 2015-2017 Bexar Co. Comal Co. Kendall Co. Time Spent Per Call Type 294.9 316.75 425.38 Arrests 32% Animal Calls 12% Traffic Stops 13% 61.3 88.8 64.75 79.3 57.04 67.22 Accidents 1% Alarms 5% Calls for Service 20% Incidents 15% C.O.V. 2% 2015 2016 2017 24
Officer Availibility Availability is calculated by the number of total hours worked by Officers in 2017 - all unavailable hours are then subtracted from the total. Vacation 4% Home Watch 7% Work Related Injury Loss 7% School Zone 1% On Call 15% Out of City 2% Training 4% Sick Leave 5% Meal Break 4% Equip/Veh. 4% PT 4% Available Time 43% In 2017, the average time an Officer was available to patrol or take calls was 43% of the time. 25
Law Enforcement Code of Ethics As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve the community; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all to liberty, equality and justice. I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all and will behave in a manner that does not bring discredit to me or to my agency. I will maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop selfrestraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed both in my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the law and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty. I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, political beliefs, aspirations, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities. I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of police service. I will never engage in acts of corruption or bribery, nor will I condone such acts by other police officers. I will cooperate with all legally authorized agencies and their representatives in the pursuit of justice. I know that I alone am responsible for my own standard of professional performance and will take every reasonable opportunity to enhance and improve my level of knowledge and competence. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession law enforcement. 26