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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 Moorpark Police Annual ReportMoorpark Police Department Moorpark City Government Roseann Mikos, Ph.D. David Pollock Councilmember Councilmember Steve Kueny City Manager Janice Parvin Mayor Ken Simons Councilmember Debbie Traffenstedt Assistant City Manager Mark Van Dam Mayor Pro Tem Mission Statement We, the members oithe Teen tuna Co un ty Sh erlff s Offiee, are committed to safeguard the lives and property of redden ts of Ventura Co un ty and respond to public concerns In a manner which promotes neighborhoods Aree Arom the fear of crime. r" Station Roll Call Administration Chief of Police Administrative Sergeant Beat Coordinator Management Assistant Administrative Assistant Investigations Sergeant Darin Hendren Senior Deputy Matt Theobald Captain John Reilly Sergeant Dean Cook Senior Deputy Becky Purnell Valerie Zavala Jane Mineo SST Amy Garcia Senior Deputy Ken Truitt Special Enforcement Detail Deputy Joe Horswill Deputy John Eisenhard School Resource Officer Deputy George Hernandez Records Technician Student Aide Front Of Traffic Unit Senior Deputy Nolan Stoyko Deputy Bill Schneekloth Cadet Andrea Rodriguez • Cadet Dave McCormick Ben Chen Fatima Cabrera Deputy David Anaya Deputy Steven McKnight Cadet Scott Osborn Cadet Raul Troncoso 0 A Shift Days Sergeant Cary Peterson Deputy Rafeal Abreu Deputy Yolanda Avila Deputy Marcos Borja Deputy Robert Curiel Deputy Kevin Kipp Deputy Erica Ragsdale Deputy Joseph Sharif Station Roll Call Patrol A Shift Nights Sergeant Allen Devers Senior Deputy Marc Cargnel Deputy David Coffey Deputy Sung Lee Deputy Steven Manley Volunteers in Policing Spencer Balsz Wally Boggess Patty Brown Jeff Brown James Cassou Norita Cassou Mark Chagaris Deanne Cowgill Patty Duck Joe Fellick Fabian Garcia 0 Carolyn Liebowitz Bill Nethercott Ron Noble Harvey Plaks Adrianna Reyes Arshia Rios John Roberts Sean Taylor Kris Briggs Mark Lauahi B Shift Days SergeantJuan Ponce Senior Deputy Kathleen Perea Deputy Victor Flores Deputy Nicole Grover Deputy Amariz Loza Deputy Ken Michaelson Deputy Marc Riggs Deputy Javier Rodriguez Deputy Matthew Rodriguez Explorers Maria Martinez Jonathan Nesheiwat Fatima Nava Korryn Henderson John Mchale Xenia Foes-Kalos Melissa Mendez Fatima Cabrera Michael Barrett Evelyn Hernandez Justin Davis B Shift Nights Sergeant Craig Smith Deputy Marco Garibay Deputy Dan James Deputy Matthew Koenig Deputy Daniel Smallwood Deputy Kyle Young Student Intern Program Vanessa Detwiler Ed Busse Shelby McGarry C' Fill nor � �• 'r .1 i 1 .t 1 1 Rd 4F02 4F01 LostCanyo .s J Golf C lu t 2A01 o2B0 tX �otfis Mo p r—� pVa ey }6a Alamo St xx E LosAngeles Ave i yp a 3�. 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S4 City of Moorpark, Beat Overview Sources` Esri, HERE, DeLorme, USGS, Intermap, INCREMENT P, NRCan, Esri Japan, MET[, Esri China 0 0.25 0.5 1 Miles (Hong Kong), Esri Korea, Esri (Thailand), Mapmylndia, NGCC, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community_ ________R�,__.__ 1 Oak F i II Patrol Coverage • The most recent population estimate for the City of Moorpark was 36,104. • The most recent population estimate for the county areas around Moorpark and Simi Valley was 8,700. • Deployment o City Deployment: 2- 24 hour cars, 2- 84 hour cars, 1- 24 hour sergeant car o County Deployment: 2- 24 hour cars o This does not include specialized assignments such as Traffic, Investigations, SED, SRO, and Administration. Pt../ , �• �, WWI*. , : hat". +r I „ V 4 t w a, n Our Sheriff and the Chief of Police Geoff Dean is the 19th Sheriff of Ventura County and a 39-year veteran of the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. He is a lifetime resident of California. Born in Los Angeles and raised in Simi Valley, he has lived in Camarillo for the past 27 years. He is a member of the Board of Directors for Casa Pacifica, a home for abused kids. He has been married to his wife, Marlene, for the past thirty years. Marlene is a lifetime Ventura County resident and a mathematics professor. He has two children, Lindsey, 27 and Andy, 25. Geoff holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration from California State University, Northridge, a Master's Degree in Management from Cal Poly Pomona, and is a graduate of the California State Peace Officers' Command College. Sheriff Geoff Dean Captain Reilly is a 22 year veteran of the Sheriff's Office who holds a bachelor's degree in History from CSUN and a master's degree in Criminal Justice from American Military University. John has a diverse law enforcement background in a variety of disciplines from tactical operations to investigations. He was previously the Administrative Sergeant and Investigations Supervisor at the Moorpark Station. John's most recent experience includes supervising our county -wide patrol operations and acting as the Sheriff's Office official spokesperson. John lives in Moorpark and is active in local youth sports and other groups. Captain John Reilly Chief of Police As the Administrative Sergeant, Dean is responsible for maintaining the budget, interacting with the City Finance Department, coordinating all in-service training, supervising Office Staff, Beat Coordinator, and Traffic Unit. He also procures and maintains equipment, oversees patrol scheduling and the VIP Program, monitors grants and assists with special event planning. In the absence of the Chief of Police, he fills in as the station's commanding officer. Senior Deputy Becky Purnell Beat Coordinator Sergeant Dean Cook Administrative Sergeant As the Station Beat Coordinator, Becky works closely with City Staff and patrol, and reviews various permits submitted to the City. She responds to community concerns, coordinates solutions, and notifies the public of crime trends/crime prevention. She accomplishes this through social media such as Nextdoor, Twitter, Nixle, and presentations or meetings with various groups. Becky is responsible for planning special events such as 3rd of July Fireworks Extravaganza, Moorpark Country Days, and the Beer Festival. She also prepares monthly and quarterly reports, along with special projects as assigned by the Chief of Police and Administrative Sergeant. The Moorpark Police Department administrative team includes Management Assistant Valerie Zavala and Administrative Assistant Jane Mineo. Valerie's tasks include administrative support to the Chief of Police, payroll, preparing false alarm letters, Explorer Advisor, subpoena processing, and supporting the front office. Jane maintains the schedule for patrol, ride alongs, and tours. She is also the Volunteer in Policing coordinator and provides front office support. Management Assistant Valerie Zavala (left) and Administrative Assistant Jane Mineo _m Records Specialist Ben Chen 9 Front Office Records Specialist Ben Chen works the front office answering phones and assists the public at the front counter. Ben's duties include, but are not limited to, the following: research/process criminal records; provides information to law enforcement personnel and the general public; updates state, local, and federal computer databanks; receives and examines documents for accuracy and compliance with legal requirements; receives reports and enters applicable information into various computer databases; and receives money for report and vehicle release fees. Student Aide Fatima Cabrera assists front office staff with answering phones, filing, ticket sign offs, collecting money for vehicle release fees, assisting the public at the front counter, assisting other bureaus, and other various tasks as assigned. Student Aide Fatima Cabrera Investigations The Moorpark Investigative Unit consists of a Sergeant, two Senior Deputy Detectives and one Sheriff's Service Technician Investigator. The unit investigates a variety of cases ranging from thefts of property to violent crimes against persons. Recent trends in criminal activity in Moorpark have been thefts from unlocked vehicles and an increase in identity theft related cases. Other cities surrounding Moorpark have also experienced an increase in similar types of criminal activity. These crimes are difficult to investigate, because there are rarely witnesses that observe the suspect committing the crime. The unit has made several identity theft related arrests, one in particular involved an employee of the elderly victim who had opened several utility service accounts in the victim's name, incurring several thousand dollars in debt. Sgt. Darin Hendren (top row) Detective Ken Truitt (left), Investigator Amy Garcia, Detective Matt Theobald International Financial Crimes Association 2016 President's Award recipient Amy Garcia Special Enforcement Detail • The Moorpark Special Enforcement Unit is comprised of two deputies and is tasked with investigating all gang related and graffiti incidents in Moorpark. The unit is also responsible for documenting and tracking active gang members and testifying as gang experts in court. The Special Enforcement Unit works closely with representatives from Probation, Parole, and other investigative units within the Sheriff's Office. 2016 Statistics Probation / Parole Searches-118 Arrests —112 Search Warrants - 26 Surveillance — 80 Cites - 21 Field Interviews - 91 Deputy Scott Horswill (left) & Deputy John Eisenhard School Resource Officer The School Resource Officer is assigned to monitor ..*4 all of the schools within the Moorpark School District. As part of his duties, the School Resource CJfficer works closely with school employees to nsure student / staff safety and to address all crime, y rug, and alcohol related issues involving students. The School Resource Officer also works closely with r he deputies assigned to the Special Enforcement a_ Unit to identify and interact with students who are volved in gang and graffiti related activities. Deputy George Hernandez Traffic Bureau The Traffic Unit consists of 3 motorcycle officers and 4 traffic cadets. Their focus is keeping the streets of Moorpark safe. They accomplish this through speed enforcement, commercial truck 61 enforcement traffic education, and directed enforcement. Our.,, _ goal is to minimize the number of traffic collisions through_., ' various enforcement operations. Traffic Cadets provide traffic control at accidents and other events. They perform abandoned vehicle abatement, write parking citations, transport evidence, and handle various administrative and cleri6al assignments. Fatalities-0 Injury-115 Non -Injury -144 1 DUI T/C -18 / M „ POLICE Non-commercial -8145 , .,- Commercial Citations - 689 Cellular phone - 1027 k _ Deputy Schneekloth, Sr Deputy Stoyko & Deputy Anaya Cadet Andrea Rodriguez Cadet Raul Troncoso Cadet Scott Osborn K,r* Cadet Dave McCormick • Deputy Victor Flores has b Sheriff's Office for 21 year; his K-9 partner Dano have working the streets of Moc past 2 years. Dano is a 2 1/: German Shepard whose fa times are catching bad guy soccer, eating treats, and g everyone he meets. K-9 Stats, 4* 119 Call Outs Q 25 Building Searches 24 Area Search r 10 Suspects Located re 36 Person Tracks 21 Arrest ,fit 61 Han Protection° -,'e 5 Drug Searches ,o'e 8 Community Service Events Volunteers in Policin 1 a � r, Y • VIPs perform "eyes and ears" patrol activities, traffic control, parking enforcement, and take crime and incident reports. VIPs also support the community through business fraud awareness campaigns, foot patrols, conducting station tours, performing gas station pump security checks, and assisting with administrative duties. l ✓i '' � '7' r ai, � J 4` ti TAW ets MOW- �y Y9 Ventura County Sheriffs Office provides a Law Enforcement Explorer program to educate and involve the youth of the community in police operations and introduce them to law enforcement functions whether they aspire to enter police work or not. The Explorer program establishes an awareness of the complexities of police services and broadens an Explorer's firsthand knowledge of the challenges and job skills that make up our Explorers communities' police services. 0 5?Ort *01 ti' 4*4 0S What is Exploring? Law Enforcement Exploring is an exciting way for young men and women to explore the dynamic field of law enforcement. Explorers have the opportunity to participate in: Patrol Ride-Alongs, Law Enforcement Explorer Competitions, Station Operations, and Special Events. Explorer fundraiser at McDonalds Mounted Enforcement Unit SWAT Mitt, 4ii Mpg B®mb_ Squad. Tactical -Response Team Additional Resources •Y r� t; � . The Moorpark Police Department has numerous other resources available through the Ventura County Sheriff's Office such as K-9, Search and Rescue, Aviation Unit, Dive Team, Regional Training Center, Tactical Negotiations Unit, Crime Scene Investigations, and Dispatch. NF. x Da s Y Y Countr �w _ -- * _ Station Tours , reworks Extravaganza r Shop with a Cop Crime Statistics City of Moorpark 2014- 2016January-December Comparison of UCR Reported Crimes Numerical Percent Jan -Dec Jan -Dec Jan -Dec Difference Change 2016 2015 2014 2016-2015 2016-2015 Population' 36,715 36,064 35,158 651 2% Part I Crimes Reported Offenses Numerical Percent Percent Percent Difference Change Jan -Dec Jan -Dec Jan -Dec Change Change 2015-2014 2015-2014 2016 2015 2014 2016-2015 2015-2014 906 3% Rate per 1,000 Homicide 0 0 0 0 - 0 - Rape" 12 4 13 8 200% -9 -69% Rape (Historical)"' 6 2 3 4 20075 -1 -33% Rape (Revised)* 6 2 10 4 200% -8 -80% Robbery 4 7 6 -3 43% 1 17% Assault - Aggravated 21 24 20 -3 -13% 4 20% Firearm 2 3 1 -1 -33% 2 200% Knife 3 3 3 0 0% 0 0% Other 7 5 9 2 40% 4 -44% Hands/fist/Feet 9 13 7 -4 -31% 6 86% Total Violent (UCR Reported) 37 35 39 2 6% -4 -10% Total Violent (Internal Compare*****) 1 37 35 39 2 6% 4 -10% Burglary - Residential 37 24 14 13 54% 10 71% Burglary - Other 22 54 21 -32 -59% 33 157% Theft - Grand 80 71 73 9 13% -2 -3% Theft - Petty 133 162 153 -29 -18% 9 6% Theft -Auto 24 25 15 -1 4% 10 67% Arson 7 1 21 6 600% -1 -50% Total Property 1 303 337 278 -34 -10% 59 21% Total Part I Crimes (UCR Reported) 340 340 340 372 372 372 317 317 317 -32 -32 -32 -9% -9% -9% 55 55 55 17% 17% 17% Total Part I Crimes (internal Compare"•"* *) Total Part I Crimes 0.00 0.00 0.00 - - 0.33 0.11 0.37 195% -70% 0.16 0.06 0.09 195% -35% 0.16 0.06 0.28 195% -81% 0.11 0.19 0.17 -44% 14% 0.57 0.67 0.57 -14% 17% 0.05 0.08 0.03 -35% 192% 0.08 0.08 0.09 -2% -3% 0.19 0.14 0.26 38% -46% 0.25 0.36 0.20 -32% 81% 1.01 0.97 1.11 4% -13% 1.01 0.97 1.11 4% -13% 1.01 0.67 0.40 51% 67% 0.60 1.50 0.60 -60% 151% 2.18 1.97 2.08 11% -5% 3.62 4.49 4.35 -19% 3% 0.65 0.69 0.43 -6% 62% 0.19 0.03 0.06 588% -51% 8.25 9.34 7.91 -12% 18% 9.26 10.31 9.02 -10% 14% 9.26 10.31 9.02 -10% 14% 9.26 10.31 9.02 -10% 14% -- = Not Calculable 'Population from Dept. of Finance E-t Report "Total Rape = Rape (Historical) + Rape (FBI Revised) "'Rape (Historical) - Carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will. Attempts or assaults to commit rape by force or threat of force are also included, however, statutory rape (without force) are excluded. ""Rape (Revised) - 2014 DOJ UCR requirement. Definition: Penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without consent of the victim. ""Rape (Revised) - 2013 Not reported to CA-DOJ but internally counted for 201312014 comparison. "'►nternal Compare - allows comparison of Rape Historical + Rape Revised between 2014 & 2013 Police Technology Social Media Social media is used to notify the public of crime trends and crime prevention tips as well as emergency notifications. Nextdoor Body Cam (Camera) All patrol deputies now wear body cameras which give them the ability to record their interactions with the public. License Plate Reader (LPR) The patrol cars equipped with License Plate Readers are continually scanning license plates. The LPR system alerts the deputy if a scanned license plate belongs to a stolen vehicle, a wanted subject, or someone on probation/parole. • In 2016, several cities in Ventura County were experiencing school burglaries where hundreds of computers, iPads, and other electronics were being stolen. During a night shift, patrol deputies responded to a call at Mesa Verde Middle School, where they arrested a suspect which led to the arrest of additional suspects and the recovery of most of the stolen property. rauspects are awaiting trial. Volunteers in P��Ilidng & .: .-In 2016, Moorpark Volunteers located a would be rapist that had traveled from Northern California to meet with a young girl. Volunteers directed deputies to the suspect and he was 'captured, found guilty, and sentenced to 61/2 years in prison. L . a° �. "Moorpark and other local businesses experienced numerous thefts of electrical panels as well as copper wire. Due to the diligence of Moorpark Patrol and Detectives, a crew of thieves'l. responsible for over $100,000 in losses was arrested and is now awaiting sentencing of up to 12 years in prison. Shoot..ng at Moorpark Business a r^ In February 2016, a San Diego Resident threatened a mass shooting towards a local Moorpark business. Detectives quickly identified the suspect and his location and he was taken into custody where he is awaiting trial W. Sergeant Tom Collins EOW 10/25/75 Lieutenant Harvey Varat EOW 10/20/73 Haynie EOW 6/05/70 Deputy Chester Larson EOW 1/20/69 y� Deputy Earl eputyDIEW Reserve Deputy Sheriff Edmund Mendenhall Gregory Bryce Patten McMartin EOW 6/15/61 EOW 9/09/61 EOW 8/19/50 EOW 8/20/21 0 Tfiis book is dedicated to our law enforcement bpothers and sisters who gave their lives in the line of duty it 201G. They will never be forgotten.