Pomona Police Department CRIME FIGHTING BLUEPRINT Fiscal Year 2013-2014
Dear Friends, LEADERSHIP MEASURES MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE On behalf of the Pomona Police Department, I am pleased to present our Policing Blueprint. Over the last year the Pomona Police Department has made several adjustments to its policing efforts that have resulted in a steady decrease in overall part-1 crimes. 2013 did bring an increase in homicides and this unacceptable rise was the impetus behind many of the implemented changes. The information we have compiled in the following pages will show you how your police department has achieved the reductions and some of the strategies we are using to eliminate homicides. This document is current and we will update it at least twice each year. The Core Strategies that are listed in our Blueprint include: Focused enforcement on Gang Crimes and Career Criminals Collaboration with Law Enforcement Partners and supporting organizations Increased use of Technology and Crime Analysis Improved Community Outreach The Department is using these strategies to fulfill our goal to make Pomona a safer place to live, work, and play. When combined with our continued efforts to provide balanced traffic enforcement, prompt response to priority calls and proactive enforcement of quality of life issues, we are confident the Department will make a difference. As you read this report, you will notice that we have included a section called Did You Know. There are many interesting facts about your department that are not common knowledge. This section will highlight information that we believe will help you understand some of the challenges we face on a daily basis. Some of the information may cause your concern, but we highlight it to help you understand that your police department is doing everything it can to keep you safe. The Police Department is made up of caring professionals who dedicate their lives to our Pomona Community. It is an honor for me to serve as the Police Chief for such a dynamic community. If there is something in this document that you would like more information about or if you have a question, please do not hesitate to contact any of us. We are your police Department. Sincerely, Paul Capraro The Pomona Police Department has proudly served the citizens of Pomona since 1911.
CRIME CONTROL CRIME REDUCTION FOCUS & STRATEGY 50 44 Sustain downward crime trend Continuing to adjust and improve strategies Career criminals 40 30 20 34 25 39 40 39 32 19 34 16 26 23 19 18 17 21 21 19 27 20 17 16 17 29 Increase use of Crime Analysis and Intelligence Led Policing Theories 10 0 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 11 3 Historical Homicide DATA (as of 4/1/14) Increase information sharing between bureaus and units through regular intelligence briefings FBI Uniform Crime Statistics There are currently 317 Parolees and 296 sex offenders living in Pomona.
CRIME CONTROL COMMUNITY ORIENTED PROBLEM SOLVING Area Commander System The Police Department has implemented a Community Oriented Problem Solving structure, referred to as the Area Commander System. The City is divided into four quadrants using Holt Ave. and Garey Ave. as the dividing lines. The quadrant system was used because we have 4 Lieutenants assigned as Watch Commanders. One of these Lieutenants is assigned as an Area Commander to each of these quadrants. Each Area Commander is responsible for problem solving the issues that develop in their assigned quadrant by utilizing not only the resources within the Police Department, but also by coordinating services from other City Departments as needed. Area Commander Community meetings are held regularly at different locations within the community. A Community Service Officer (CSO) from the Crime Prevention Unit is also assigned to each of the quadrants to work closely with the Area Commander, which provides consistency to the citizens. The purpose of this system is to allow the community the opportunity to know who their personal point of contact is within the department. It is important that when community members have a community question or concern, that they are not transferred or shuffled to different divisions within the department based upon unit responsibilities. The system also facilitates department coordination and supports collaboration on efforts to achieve success. Northwest Quadrant: Lieutenant Ronald McDonald Phone: 909-802-7493 Email: areacommander_northwest@ci.pomona.ca.us Northeast Quadrant: Lieutenant Hector Rodriguez Phone: 909-802-7494 Email: areacommander_northeast@ci.pomona.ca.us Southwest Quadrant: Lieutenant Alex Rilloraza Phone 909-802-7495 Email: areacommander_southwest@ci.pomona.ca.us Southeast Quadrant: Lieutenant Chuck Becker Phone 909-802-7496 Email: areacommander_southeast@ci.pomona.ca.us
CRIME CONTROL HOMICIDE & VIOLENT CRIMES UNIT FOCUS & STRATEGY Gang Violence and Suppression Unit increased to provide 7-day coverage. Additional officers deployed utilizing grant funded overtime Dedicated District Attorney to increase court filings against Pomona gang members and other violent offenders. Reward program offered to assist with solving crimes Restructuring of the Homicide and Gang Unit In 2013 the Pomona Police Department merged the Homicide Unit and the Gang Detective Unit into a new team called the Major Crimes Unit (MCU). This team is responsible for investigating all homicides, robberies, weapon assaults and violent gang crime that occurs in the City of Pomona. The merge has allowed for an increase of intelligence gathering and collaboration. Pomona has 246 residents active on State Prison Realignment (AB109) and 1,047 on probation
CRIME CONTROL SPECIAL UNITS AND TASK FORCES FOCUS & STRATEGY MEASURES Fulltime FBI presence in Pomona (FBI Safe Streets Task Force) Formation of Multi-Agency Prison Realignment (AB109) Task Force, supervised by Pomona PD Probation Task Force stationed within Pomona Police Headquarters Continuous Saturation Details involving multiple outside agencies US Marshals Service Coordination (Recent Triple-beam Operation) Increased Helicopter flight-time That Pomona Police Department received $1,282,000.00 in Grant Funding for 2013
COLLABORATION LOCAL, COUNTY, STATE AND FEDERAL PARTNERSHIPS MEASURES Pomona Officers working with FBI Safe Streets Pomona Task Force LA County Probation Task Force (Pomona) State Parole FAST Multi-Agency Air Support Collaboration San Gabriel Valley Prison Realignment Task Force US Marshals Fugitive Apprehension Team LA County DA Investigators (Pomona) Dedicated Pomona District Attorney Officers made 2,741 arrests and recovered 250 firearms in 2013
TRAFFIC SERVICES DEDICATED TO TRAFFIC SAFETY FOCUS Injury and Fatal Collision Reduction 22 22 Historical Fatal Collision DATA (as of 4/1/14) DUI Education and Enforcement Bicycle Safety Education High-Risk Traffic Offender Apprehension 11 11 11 10 4 7 4 7 9 11 14 10 4 Aggressive Driver Enforcement School Zone Safety 0 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 During 2013, there were a total of 1,933 collisions. 570 were injury collisions and 10 were fatal. 172 collisions involved a bicyclist or pedestrian. Drinking and Driving was associated with 188 collisions in 2013. Of those, 47 were injury collisions and 2 were fatal.
TECHNOLOGY WORKING SMARTER In-car police report writing software - Presynct Upgraded HD video cameras in police units Blue Check fingerprint identification system in every Pomona police unit CrimeView crime analysis software Coplogic - Online citizens reporting IAPro - Early intervention software Anonymous tips by phone, SMS or web 360 degree total station survey for crime scenes Helicopter equipped with FLIR (infra-red) Pomona officers responded to 143,489 calls for service, and took 24,809 police reports in 2013
COMMUNITY RELATIONS CITIZEN PARTNERSHIPS Neighborhood Watch Youth and Family Master Plan Community School Resource Officers GREAT Program Downtown Business District Officers Coffee with a Cop Program Area Commander Community Meetings Citizens Academy GREAT Campout Police Explorer Program Bicycle Rodeo There are over 1,500 known gang members in Pomona, and 465 gang arrests were made in 2013
COMMITMENT RECRUITING THE BEST It takes approximately 18 months to hire and train a Police Officer Trainee, 10 months for a Lateral (experienced) Police Officer, and 12 months for a Public Safety Dispatcher.
NEXT STEPS GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Continue Overall Downward Crime Trend Achieve and Maintain Full Staffing Levels and Maximize Performance Expand Community Outreach Pursue Additional Crime Fighting Technology Pursue Additional Grant Funding Proudly Serving Since 1911 There are 163 sworn officers, 107 civilian employees and 55 volunteers who make up the Pomona Police Department