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Home My WebLink About1999 Moorpark Police Annual Report53y . 2 (?�� Moorpark Police Department TO: Honorable City Council FROM: Captain O'Hanlon DATE: 5-11-2000 SUBJECT: 1999 Annual Report MEMORANDUM REDtT- - MAY 1 1 ?000 QTY CLEhK-,, 0EPAHTMENT CITY Off. MOORPARK On behalf of Sheriff Brooks and Commander Mike Lewis, I am delighted to present to you the Moorpark Police Department's 1999 Annual Report. While I am more than willing to bask in any reflected glow of Commander Lewis' accomplishments, I did want to add that it is indeed to a pleasure to serve in a community and city government which is so committed and concerned about public safety. I hope that you will find the report informative and an accurate reflection of the department's activities during the year. Foh. Cc. Honorable Planning Commission City Manager Department Heads Moorpark Police Department MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable City Council FROM: Captain O'Hanlon DATE: 5-11-2000 SUBJECT: 1999 Annual RECEIVED MAY 11 2000 CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT CITY OF MOORPARK On behalf of Sheriff Brooks and Commander Mike Lewis, I am delighted to present to you the Moorpark Police Department's 1999 Annual Report. While I am more than willing to bask in any reflected glow of Commander Lewis' accomplishments, I did want to add that it is indeed to a pleasure to serve in a community and city government which is so committed and concerned about public safety. I hope that you will find the report informative and an accurate reflection of the department's activities during the year. 0/�/ Foh. Cc. Honorable Planning Commission City Manager Department Heads 0I01IN WA _ :ve t Y wt f { N n a $ • .� � ..� ice: i'„ � . i'.1 �F t-ay'�..as.; �h �`,- �'eu�l�� xy�� ;•�• � .-,.fir. • � ' - a ark ..r ..:� .y �ix'�'!""'r•t,rntr�'��* - - � _ . :..�'�. MOORPARK POLICE DEPARTMENT "FORMING A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY" 1999 ANNUAL DEPORT Mission Statement We, the members of the Ventura County Sheriff s Department, are committed to safeguard the lives and property of residents of Ventura County and respond to public concerns in a manner which promotes neighborhoods free from the fear of crime. Strategy Our strategy for accomplishing this mission is to preserve the peace, prevent crime, apprehend offenders, facilitate problem solving community partnerships, enforce laws, provide secure and humane detention for persons lawfully entrusted to our care and display empathy and respect for the dignity of all individuals. Message from Sheriff Bob Brooks It is once again my pleasure to present this report on the accomplishments and activities of the Police Department dur- ing 1999. I am happy to report that Moorpark remains one of the safest communities in the county. This is a true reflection of the citizens, the city council and staff in partnership with the Police Department. The city council has continued its support of community policing programs and maintained a zero tolerance of illegal gang and drug activity. Captain Mike Lewis and his staff have dedicated themselves to their mission of protecting the community and maintaining the quality of life enjoyed by all citizens of Moorpark. An accomplishment I am particularly proud of is the addition of a High School Resource Officer. As communities and schools across the country recoiled in horror at a growing wave of violence on campus, the High School Resource Officer will provide an additional tool to both identify and prevent threats to students who deserve a safe environment in which to learn. The Resource Officer was made possible by a grant from the Moorpark Rotary Club, coupled with a partnership between the City and School District to fund the position in the years to come. Moorpark Police Department prides itself on being able to offer a full range of police services from its Police Services Center, centrally located on Flory Avenue. These services are made possible through the assistance of an active and dedicated group of volunteers who donate countless hours to staffing the center and participating in the Report Writing Program. Moorpark is especially fortunate to have support from the business community, Moorpark Unified School District and service clubs. Their contributions and efforts are greatly appreci- ated. While on the threshold of a new millennium, the Moorpark Police Department looks forward to the challenges the future will bring, confident that it will continue to carry out its mission in partnership with all aspects of the community. Investigative Sergeant Felony Investigator Misdemeanor Investigator Staffing Summary Captain Police Services Sergeant Traffic Supervisor Gang Detail' I H Traffic Officer Cadet Commercial Vehicle* Community Policing Coordinator Sth Grade DARE Officer 5th Grade DARE Officer High School Resource Officer Patrol Deputies Bicycle Patrol Administrative Assistant Management Assistant Police Volunteers 17 Patrol Services Patrol Services The most recognizable element of the Police Depart- ment is that of Patrol Services. Moorpark Patrol Deputies are uniformed officers who are assigned "beats", or specific areas of responsibility. One of the most important elements of Community Oriented Policing is the concept of ownership. Because Moor- park Deputies work consistently in their beat of re- sponsibility, they naturally develop a sense of pride and ownership for that beat. There are two beats in the City of Moorpark. Thea ' "2A" beat includes the Peach Hill, Mountain Mead- ows, and Buttercreek neighborhoods, as well as the southwest portion of downtown. The "2B" beat includes the central and east part of downtown, as,:...'�: :.. well as the Campus Park neighborhoods. There is also a 'W" car on duty 16 hours each day, during the busiest times of the day, providing backup to the beat cars. Each of the Moorpark Patrol Deputies also serve the community through at least one other specialized collateral assignment. These assignments include a bicycle patrol, a specialized gang task force, commercial vehicle enforcement, and community liaisons. SUSPICTO 6% SELF-INIIIATE 9% IN CECallsfor Service 1999 CALLS BY TYPE TRAFFIC ALARM CALIS 12 % VIOLENT 14% 3% 14% NON-CIZINUNAL MISCELLANEOUS 6% 16% Deputy Mario Aguilar Special Enforcement Detail Traffic Services The goal of the Traffic Services Detail is to promote safe streets by preventing traffic accidents. This is accomplished through a strategy of high visibility, traffic enforcement, public traffic safety and commu- nity educational programs. In addition to our commitment to Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving, the Traffic Services Unit develops strategies to reduce accidents on roadways. This is accomplished through statistical analysis of traffic s , ' accidents and traffic patterns to assist in roadway engineering and future Non-inlu 185 enforcement efforts. Iniury 92 To further promote this goal in 1999, the "Safety Corridor Project" was implemented by the Moorpark Police Department in conjunction with the California Highway Patrol. The corridor is identified as the portion of State Route 118 located within the city limits of Moorpark and was designated as a strategic area of enforcement. Our focus was to target illegal parking, moving and mechanical violations, specific commercial vehicle violations and illegal pedestrian crossings. These concentrated efforts resulted in the traffic detail issuing approximately 468 citations and accumulating 347 hours of enforcement. 177 Specialized Details LJ Gang Detail The Moorpark Police Gang Detail is made up of three deputies who work as gang enforcement officers on a collateral basis, outside of their normal patrol duties. Each of the deputies have received specialized training in identifying and deterring gang activity. The Gang Detail takes a proactive approach in combating gang -related crime through identifying gang members and gang trends, communicating with neighboring police agencies, as well as utilizing a tough approach in the enforcement of all laws and terms of probation with gang members who are involved in criminal activities. Bicycle Patrol The Bicycle Patrol Detail consists of deputies assigned on a collateral basis. There are five Moorpark deputies assigned who have received specialized training in the use of bicycles to proactively patrol the city. The patrol bicycle has proven to be a very versatile tool used to target specific problems and is also used as an active patrol function at high traffic community events. Special Enforcement Detail The Special Enforcement Detail (S.E.D.) is a very important part of the police department. This unit is made up of three deputies who are responsible for enforcement of special problems that arise within the community. They play an active role in the Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving philosophy. Whenever a specific problem within the community has been identified, they are assigned to solve the problem through active enforcement and the use of other community resources. 17 Investigative Services The Investigation Unit is a vital part of any police department. While patrol deputies initially investigate all crimes, some crimes require complex and time- consuming follow-up. The Moorpark Investigations Unit conducts such investigations, making the patrol deputies available to respond to calls for service or perform preventative patrol. The investigative unit prides itself on working closely with members of the community, District Attorney's office, courts, probation officers, school officials, and patrol officers. The Detective Unit was assigned 758 cases during 1999. The Unit was successful in closing 526 of these cases, with 388 closed with an arrest of the criminals involved. This closure rate of 69% of cases assigned can be contributed to the officers' working closely with all elements in the community. Detective Mike Izquierdo Community Policing The Community Policing Coordinator uses a style of policing in which the objectives, direction and emphasis of activities are jointly determined by the community and the police. Officers and citizens work together through a consultation process to identify crime and non -crime problems. Prevention and resolution of these problems is achieved through adaptation of police methods and mobilization of resources from both the community and the police department. Some of these proactive partnerships with the community include such programs as Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch, working with the school district, service groups, the media and the City to increase the quality of life in Moorpark and to respond to issues of mutual concern. The Community Policing Coordinator also utilizes a concept of C.E.P.T.E.D., Crime Prevention through Environmental Design, on all new proposed developments in town. This allows the builder to construct developments with crime prevention measures, such as cameras, locks, lighting and landscap- ing, directly into them. This makes those developments less vulnerable to criminal activities and the long term is a cost-effective measure. "Wheel -Safe" participant with Deputy Jeff Manory Public Information Officers Campus Canyon Elementary School first -graders read as part of "A Community of Readers" One of the more visible aspects of Community Oriented Policing is that of the role of Public Information Officer. There are three Moorpark deputies collaterally assigned as Information Officers. They have received specialized training in relaying information to the public through the media. They interact daily with members of the media in disseminating information about crime trends, major enforce- ment operations, and other public interest information. Sergeant Ron Nelson, PIO 17 Educational Services I J Drug Abuse Resistance Education - D.A.R.E. D.A.R.E. is a prevention education program, which teaches children to avoid drugs, gangs and violence. The City of Moorpark, the Moorpark Unified School District and the Moorpark Police Department implemented the program in 1987 and continue to provide this highly successful program. D.A.R.E. is taught by experienced deputies who have received over 80 hours of specialized training in the areas of classroom management, child development, teaching techniques and communication skills. A senior deputy and deputy have taken on the responsibilities to educate the children at the fifth and eighth grade level, crediting community involvement as one of the reasons D.A.R.E. has been so successful in Moorpark. Parents, educators, community clubs and local businesses have donated their time and money to express their gratitude toward this program. In addition, D.A.R.E. culmination ceremonies are held at the end of each semester. The culminations acknowl- edge and reward students for their commitment to remain drug and violence free. High School Resource Officer Sr. Deputy Brad Clifton (Motor Officer) Sr. Deputy Mario Luna (8th grade DARE Officer) with visitors to the July 3rd "KidPrint" event The 1999-2000 school year for Moorpark High School has seen a new addition to their staff. It is a joint effort by the City of Moorpark, Moorpark Unified School District and the Moorpark Police Department in providing a high school resource officer. The deputy was selected to act as a role model for students and provide a safe campus environment. The HSRO's presence at the school will increase campus security through more visibility on campus. He will provide support in application of school policy in regard to truancy, crime prevention and investigations. He will also be a resource for students who may have personal problems or law enforcement issues on and off campus. "This is the perfect opportunity to show them we care about the future of Moorpark, which is them." Deputy Juan Ponce High School Resource Officer High School Resource Officer Deputy Juan Ponce talks with students at Moorpark High School 17 Administrative Services Admin. Asst. Donna Jones and Mgmt. Asst. Diane McCrossen The Moorpark Police Department Administrative Staff is responsible for providing the tools and direction necessary for a successful police operation. They serve in a support role for the field operations and constantly seek ideas and programs which would be beneficial to the community. They handle the day-to-day communications and coordi- nation between State, City, and School officials as well as various individuals and groups from the community to ensure we are all working toward a safer tomorrow. Volunteer Services The opportunity to have a front row seat of the behind - the -scenes workings of law enforcement, camaraderie, and the feeling of pride skyrocketed interest in the Moorpark Police Volunteer Program during 1999. A program that began five years ago with five volunteers in a small office on High St., has now grown to 26 volunteers providing services from the Police Service Center to patrol. As a police department, our objective is to develop highly trained volunteers who encompass a spirit of cooperation and partnership with the community. Octo- ber 1, 1999 marked the 5-year anniversary of the Moor- park Police Volunteer Program. Incredibly, these women and men have contributed over 16,000 hours of service to their community! Volunteers Leonard Johnson and Bob Crockford on patrol Volunteers fingerprint and photograph children at July 3rd "KidPrint" event They have done so by providing services such as finger- printing, referrals, clerical support, assisting with crime prevention and drug awareness programs, and staffing special events. Responsibilities also consist of business and residential patrol, and providing support in emer- gency situations. One of the fastest growing facets of the Volunteer Pro- gram is the "Volunteers in Patrol." Volunteers are trained to patrol the streets of Moorpark serving as an extra set of eyes and ears for the patrol deputies. In addition, they perform vacation house checks and assist deputies with traffic control at accident scenes. c:: 1999 Community Events January Moorpark Police Traffic Officers began Highway 118 Safety Corridor Project in conjunc- tion with the California Highway Patrol. 5th Grade D.A.R.E. Culminations — Arroyo West and Flory Schools February Volunteers participated in "Light Patrol" identifying 48 non -operative street lights. May Police Department participates in survey with the Community High School to see which businesses in town provide tobacco to minors. Each business in town received an information packet. June Moorpark Rotary sponsored the "Wheel -Safe" safety program. The last two weeks of school, deputies stopped and rewarded kids with gift certificates and prizes donated by local businesses for exercising bike, skateboarding and in -line skating safety measures. 5t' Grade Dare Culminations - Arroyo West, Flory and Walnut Canyon Schools July Volunteers in conjunction with Albertson's, host the July 3rd "KidPrint" event. D.A.R.E., Motor Officers, the Fire Department, face painting and most importantly, 292 children were fingerprinted and photographed. August National Night Out — The Police Department and the Sheriff s Department showcased the different specialized units to the community. Each specialized unit visited 15 block parties throughout the town; each sponsored by a Neighborhood Watch Group. D.A.R.E. officers showcased the D.A.R.E car by participating in the parade for the Ventura County Fair. They also worked the county D.A.R.E. booth at the fair. September Country Days — D.A.R.E. sponsors a float and invites kids from the program to help build and ride on it during the parade. Volunteers have an informational booth, sell D.A.R.E. merchandise, and handout D.A.R.E. balloons. D.A.R.E. participates in the Simi Valley Parade. October East Valley Open House - Volunteers have a booth for Moorpark Police Department D.A.R.E. Red Ribbon Week, a drug awareness program, including assemblies at the elementary schools. November Moorpark Police and Ventura County Sheriffs take on the Moorpark High School Faculty in a fundraiser basketball game. All proceeds benefit the high school Athletic Department. December Moorpark Kiwanis sponsored "Safe and Courteous Driver Program" — a two week program in which deputies stop and reward drivers exercising safe and courteous driving habits. 1999 Rotary Club Officer of the Year DEPUTY NOLAN STOYKO Deputy Nolan Stoyko was honored by the Moorpark Rotary Club as the 1999 �AC�>Moorpark Officer of the Year. Deputy Stoyko has been with the Sheriff's Department for approxi- mately six years and has served the City of Moorpark for three years. His collateral assignments include the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Detail and the Sheriff's Off -Road Unit. Recently selected as a Moorpark Motor Officer, Deputy Stoyko was cho- sen by his fellow deputies and supervisors for this award because of his outstanding service to his community. Community Sponsored Events "Wheel Safe Program" For two weeks in June, the Rotary Club and Moorpark Police Department sponsor the "Wheel -Safe" program. This program puts a police officer and a member of the Rotary club, together in a patrol car, to patrol the neighborhoods of Moorpark. Looking for kids going to, and coming from, school they stop the ones practicing safety measures and reward them with gift certificates and prizes. Safe & Courteous Driver Program "Wheel Safe" participant with I Sr. Deputy Mario Luna During the holiday season of 1999, the Moorpark Police Department and the Moorpark Kiwanis Club came together to sponsor the "Safe and Courteous Driver Program." The program consisted of a deputy and a Kiwanis Club member together in a patrol car. Their sole purpose was to identify drivers who were exhibiting safe and courteous driving habits. "Offenders" were issued gift certificates instead of citations and were treated to a recognition dinner sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. The Safe and Courteous Driver Program is one example of the community -police partnerships that help to make the City of Moorpark the safe and enjoyable place that it is. 1998/99 Crimes Comparison The Moorpark Police Department utilizes the Uniform Crime Reporting Program (UCR). The UCR provides a uniform method of classifying and reporting selected criminal offenses on a national, as well as statewide basis. Not all crimes are counted nationwide. In order to maintain consistency across jurisdictional boundaries, government agencies, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigations and the National Bureau of Crime Statistics, have collected selected offenses from all law enforcement agencies. These crimes are specifically defined and selected because of their seriousness and frequency of occurrence nationwide. Part I crimes are divided into two sections: violent and property. Part I violent crimes include homicide, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Part I property crimes include burglary, theft, and arson. Other crimes fall into a category called Part II crimes. PART I CRIMES 1998 1999 Difference % Change Population 29,400 29,600 200 0.7% 1998 1999 % Change Reported Offenses Rate per 1,000 Homicide 0 1 1 NC 0.00 0.03 NC Rape 2 2 0 0% 0.07 0.07 -1 % Robbery 12 13 1 8% 0.41 0.44 8% Assault - Aggravated 22 37 15 68% 0.75 1.25 67% TOTAL VIOLENT 36 53 17 47% 1.22 1.79 46% Burglary - Residential 75 72 -3 -4% 2.55 2.43 -5% Burglary - Commercial 41 52 11 27% 1.39 1.76 26% Burglary - Vehicle 40 32 -8 -20% 1.36 1.08 -21 % Theft - Grand 49 50 1 2% 1.67 1.69 1 % Theft - Petty 116 101 -15 -13% 3.95 3.41 -14% Theft - Auto 34 40 6 18% 1.16 1.35 17% Arson 4 6 2 50% 0.14 0.20 49% TOTAL PROPERTY 359 363 -6 -2% 12.21 11.93 -2% TOTAL PART I CRIMES 395 406 11 3% 13.44 13.72 2% PART it CRIMES 1998 1999 Reported Offenses Rate per 1,000 Assault - Simple 98 86 -12 -12°% 3.33 2.91 -13% Possession Stolen Property 5 12 7 140% 0.17 0.41 138% Alcohol - DUI 48 53 5 10% 1.63 1.79 10% Alcohol - Misc. 57 62 5 9% 1.94 2.09 8% Narcotic 115 182 67 58% 3.91 6.15 57% Sex - Felony 11 6 -5 -45% 0.37 0.20 -46% Sex - Misd. 8 10 2 25% 0.27 0.34 24% Fraud 27 25 -2 -7% 0.92 0.84 -8% Forgery 34 55 21 62% 1.16 1.86 61 % Vandalism - Misd. 106 155 49 46% 3.61 5.24 45% Vandalism - Felony 0 1 1 NC 0.00 0.03 NC Weapon 26 14 -12 -46% 0.88 0.47 -47% Bomb 0 5 5 NC 0.00 0.17 NC Gambling 0 0 0 NC 0.00 0.00 NC Prostitution 0 0 0 NC 0.00 0.00 NC Disorderly Conduct 24 34 10 42% 0.82 1.15 41 % Vagrancy 3 5 2 67% 0.10 0.1,7 66% Miscellaneous - Felony 11 21 10 91 % 0.37 0.71 90% Miscellaneous - Misd. 57 115 58 102% 1.94 3.89 100% Warrant Arrest 149 114 -35 -23% 5.07 3.85 -24% Traffic Arrests 69 260 191 277% 2.35 8.78 274% TOTAL PART H CRIMES 848 1216 367 43% 28.84 41.05 42% "Woorparkremains one of the safest communities in the county. This is a true reflection of the citizens, the city counciland staff in partnership with the (Police Department. " - Sheriff Bob Brooks -