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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-1997 Moorpark Police Biennial Report_ = Moorpark_ tea„ 7�` t k AF h Ventura County's Safest City = Moorpark Police Department 1996 - 1997 Biennial Report Larry Carpenter SherifUChief of Police "Striving for a Safer Tomorrow" Captain Mike Lewis Chiefs Message = _ g — It is a pleasure to present this report on the activity and accomplishments of the Police Department during the last two years. The community oriented approach to policing used by our deputies continues to pay dividends as the level of citizen involvement grows. This partnership between the deputies and the citizens is largely responsible for Moorpark's ranking as the Safest City in Ventura County for the third consecutive year. As the City struggles under the strain of marginal fiscal resources, the City Council continues to strive to make public safety its highest priority. The Council's policy of zero tolerance for gang and drug activity coupled with their support for our proactive community programs gives direction to our efforts. Of parallel importance are the accomplishments of the Police Resource Center and its staff of dedicated volunteers who continue to be the Police Department's anchor in the community until a police facility can be constructed. Acknowledgment and thanks are also due to our many other partners in the community such as the Moorpark Unified School District, service clubs, the business community and the many individual citizens who support our D.A.R.E., Safe Driving, Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Watch programs. Safest City status does not come easy, nor is it an easy job to maintain. That is why this report is dedicated to our "partners" in law enforcement who together with our deputies will be striving for a safer tomorrow. Moorpark Police Department _ p p Left to right: Dep. Mark Englander, Dep. Jeff Manory, Dep. Tony Aguirre, Captain Mike Lewis, Dep. Nolan Stoyko, Sgt. Terry Hughes, Dep. Charles MacDonald, Sr. Dep. Bob Thomas, Dep. Jose Rivera, Dep. Mario Aguilar, Dep. Ian Laughlin, Dep. John Wilson, Dep. Julie Smith, Sgt. Rick Hindman, Admin. Asst. Donna Jones, Mgmt. Asst. Diane McCrossen, Cadet Blanca Rodriquez, Dep. Jeff Lawrence, Dep. Carl Patterson, Sr. Dep. Kory Martinelli, Sr. Dep. Jeff Hill. Not pictured: Dep. Lawrence House, Dep. Brian Roberts, Cadet Dan King Moorpark Police Department — _ p p — Acting Chief of Police Captain Mike Lewis Police Services Supervisor Sergeant Rick Hindman Detective Supervisor Sergeant Terry Hughes Community Policing Senior Deputy Kory Martinelli Traffic Supervisor Senior Deputy Jeff Hill Patrol Senior Deputies Senior Deputy Jeff Lawrence Motorcycle Officer Deputy Carl Patterson Detectives Senior Deputy Bob Thomas Patrol Officers Deputy Mario Aguilar Deputy Anthony Aguirre Deputy Lawrence House D.A.R.E./S.E.D. Officers Deputy Julie Smith Administrative Assistant Donna Jones Management Assistant Diane McCrossen Cadets Daniel King OF City of Moorpark = Mayor: Patrick Hunter City Council: Chris Evans Bernardo Perez Debbie Rodgers Teasley John Wozniak City Manager: Steve Kueny Asst. City Manager: John Nowak Deputy Mark Englander Deputy Ian Laughlin Deputy Charles MacDonald Deputy Jeff Manory Deputy John Wilson Blanca Rodriguez Deputy Jose Rivera Deputy Brian Roberts Deputy Nolan Stoyko �I�lissim Statement We, the members of the Ventura County Sheriffs Department are committed to safeguard the lives and property of residents of Ventura County and respond to pubCic concerns in a manner which promotes neighborhoods free from the fear of crime. IEF L to R: Sergeant Rick Hindman, Admin. Assistant Donna Jones, Management Asst. Diane McCrossen, Captain Mike Lewis 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 coordination between State, City, and School officials as well as various individuals and groups from the community to ensure we are all working towards a safer tomorrow. FY 1996/97 Cost of Police Services Vehicle Charges Crime Prevention Services 9% Investigatic Services 12% Miccellanenn Traffic Services 10% Total Cost of Police Services $298019276 Patrol Services 58% Patrol Services - The City of Moorpark is divided into two geographical areas called "beats." Each beat is patrolled by a deputy 24 hours a day, seven days a week. During the busier hours (11:00 A.M. to 3:00 A.M), there is an additional overlapping patrol deputy who provides service and support throughout the city. Moorpark patrol deputies serve as the basic com- ponent in the philosophy of Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving. Each patrol Special Enforcement Detail The Special Enforcement Detail (S.E.D.) plays a significant role in the police depart- ment's Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving philosophy. When an area of the city has an identified problem, the detail works in an enforcement capacity to eliminate the problem. Because the detail is not assigned to a particular beat, it is used to solve problems anywhere in the city. When there are no identified problems for the de- tail to target, it works in a supplemental capacity to patrol during peak hours. Dep. Julie Smith and Dep. John Wilson Patrol Services - Gang Detail The Moorpark Police Gang Detail is a component of Patrol consisting of four deputies who work the gang detail as a collateral assignment outside of their normal patrol assignments. Each of the deputies has received specialized training in identifying and deterring criminal gang activity. The gang detail takes a proactive approach in combat- ing gang crime through identifying gang members and gang trends as well as getting tough in the enforcement of all laws and terms of probation with gang members who are involved in criminal activities. Bike Patrol L to R: Dep. Mark Englander, Dep. Jose Rivera, Dep. Mario Aguilar, Dep. Charles MacDonald Another component of patrol is the bicycle detail. The bicycle detail is a collateral assignment worked by four patrol deputies who have received special training in bicycle patrol operations. The bicycle detail is a versatile option available to patrol in targeting problem spots as well as being an active patrol function at high traffic community events. L to R: Dep. Mario Aguilar, Dep. Anthony Aguirre, Dep. Jose Rivera, Dep. Jeff Manory Calls for Service Below is a chart listing the number of calls for service received in each of the reporting districts within the city during 1997. Refer to the above map for the location of the reporting districts. 2 - ADAM Reporting District Calls for Service % of Total Calls in City 5102 117 1.5 % 5106 485 6.0% 5107 280 3.5 % 5108 446 5.5 % 5110 232 2.9% 5112 814 10.1 % 5115 437 5.4 % 5116 495 6.1 % 5126 1373 17.1 % 2-BOY Reporting District Calls for Service % of Total Calls in City 5100 1371 17.0% 5101 202 2.5 % 5103 426 5.3 % 5104 1103 13.7% 5105 14 .2 % 5109 48 .6% 5114 209 2.6 % Moorpark continues to be the "Safest City in Ventura County" Traffic Services - Traffic Services The goal of the Moorpark Traffic Services Unit is to make sure that the roadways within the city are as safe as possible. The Unit investigates all traffic accidents that occur within city limits and tracks the location and causes of those accidents to identify unsafe driving trends. As part of its commitment to Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving, the Traffic Services Unit develops strategies to reduce accidents on roadways experiencing unsafe driving trends. L to R: Dep. Carl Patterson, Sr. Dep. Jeff Hill Traffic Citation Summary Note: Parking citation statistics are for Deputies/Cadets as- signed to Moorpark only and does not include records for unassigned personnel working overtime in the City. Motorcycle Patrol Senior Deputy Jeff Hill, who spends the majority of his time in the field as a Motor Officer, supervises the Traffic Services Unit. Senior Deputy Hill is one of the few deputies on the Ventura County Sheriff's Department trained in Advanced Accident Reconstruction. Deputy Carl Patterson, also a Motor Officer, serves the city of Moorpark as an Advanced Accident Investigator and specializes in hit and run investiga- tions. Traffic Cadets Blanca Rodriguez and Dan King enforce parking viola- tions and assist in traffic control at accident scenes. Sr. Dep. Jeff Hill investigates traffic accident Traffic Services - Commercial Enforcement The City of Moorpark has two state high- ways traversing through it. State Route 118 is a major East-West route, and State Route 23 is a North -South route. These roadways are impacted by heavy commercial vehicle traf- fic avoiding the steep Conejo Grade and the CHP inspection scales on the 101 Freeway. In an effort to ensure that commercial drivers are operating their trucks in a safe condition as they travel through Moorpark, the city has funded a special team of deputies on a collat- eral basis to enforce vehicle code laws that are specific to commercial vehicles. BUCKLE UP FOR SAFETY Cadet Blanca Rodriguez issues a handicap parking citation Deputy Mark Englander inspects a commercial truck Parking Traffic Cadets Blanca Rodriguez and Dan King enforce parking violations and assist in traffic control at accident scenes. They also interact with children of the community in various capacities. UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES WILL BE TOWED AWAY AT OWNER'S EXPENSE 3 2. 2 1 1 Traffic Services - Accident Summary 1996 1997 Non -Injury Injury 1996 1997 ® Non -Injury Injury ■ Hit-n-Run ® Total The drop in injury accidents from 1996 to 1997 on State Route 118 was a positive sign in light of the increasing traffic. The drop can be partially attributed to a concerted effort by the Moorpark Traffic Services Unit, the Commercial Enforcement Unit, and the Cali- fornia Highway Patrol. - Investigative Services - The Investigations Unit is a vital part of any police department. While patrol deputies initially investigate all crimes, some crimes require complex and time-consuming investigations. The Moorpark Investigations Unit conducts such investigations, allowing the patrol deputy the time to respond to calls for service or perform preventative patrol. The Investigations Unit prides itself on its "Team Concept" approach to community oriented policing and works closely with the courts, probation officers, school officials, and patrol officers. The Investigations Unit consists of Sergeant William T. (Terry) Hughes, Senior Deputy Robert Thomas, and Deputy Mark Englander. All three of the Moorpark detectives are very familiar with the Moorpark area and make special efforts to spend time in the "field" working alongside the patrol deputies. Sergeant Hughes is the detective supervisor and is responsible for ensuring that the Unit provides the highest level of productivity possible. He reviews all reports and assigns cases for further investigation. Senior Deputy Thomas is the lead detective and has the primary responsibility of investigating felony crimes. Detective Englander is primarily responsible for misdemeanor investigations. L to R: Sr. Deputy Bob Thomas, Sergeant Terry Hughes, Deputy Mark Englander The City of Moorpark experienced a reduction in crime during 1997 as did the nation as a whole. The Detective Unit was successful during 1997 in solving over 50% of all crimes re- ported in the community. This can be attributed primarily to the officers' familiarity with the criminal element in the community and their close monitoring of gang related activity. Reported Part I Crime Summary 1996/97 Analysis of crime rates can help explain impacts on the quality of life in our community. * Figures based on 1996 population of 28,400 and 1997 population of 29,167 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 main- tain 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: vio- lent 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. = Community Services = Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving, or COPPS, is a policing concept that promotes police -community partnerships with the intent of identifying and solving community problems. The Community Policing Coordinator works directly with many public and private groups within the City of Moorpark to address a variety of problems which can adversely affect the quality of life in our city. Dep. Jose Rivera and Dep. Mario Aguilar, along with the Moorpark Police Department, support C.I.F. Champions, Moorpark High School Musketeers! "The level of crime in a community, is determined by what the community is willing to accept." - Sr. Dep. Kory Martinelli, Community Policing Coordinator Sr. Dep. Kory Martinelli speaks with the media Volunteer Services = Resource Center Resource Center is fully staffed by citizen volunteers who are committed to serving their community. The Resource Center is located on the corner of Moorpark Road and Los Angeles Avenue, which allows for a vital law enforcement presence in the center of Moorpark. The Resource Center volunteers provide the community with police services such as report taking, fingerprinting, disaster assis- tance, and answering questions that range from road conditions to how to obtain a restraining order. The volunteers can also make referrals to social service agencies if a citizen needs assistance in areas other than police service. No request for infor- mation or service goes unanswered. Volunteer Ken James fingerprints a local citizen Front row: Judi Daufeldt, Judy Loncaric, Lori Barondess Back row: Maureen Feeney, Tina Wilkins, Mike Brown, Jackie Youngren Jean Atzei, Josh May, Scott Story, Leonard Johnson, Jonas Casa i Total Volunteer Hours 1996 3,000 Hrs. 1997 3,130 Hrs. Moorpark Police Appreciate their Volunteers! Special Recognition - Rotary Club Officers of the Year Senior Deputy Albert Miramontes (1996 Rotary Club Officer of the Year) and Deputy Mark Englander (1997 Rotary Club Officer of the Year) were selected by their peers and supervisors for their superior police work and their service to the community of Moorpark. 1996 Officer of the Year 1997 Officer of the Year Sr. Dep. Albert Miramontes Dep. Mark Englander Safe Driver Program During the holiday season of 1996 and 1997, 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 mem- ber 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. Dep. Mario Aguilar "cites" a Safe and Courteous Driver We are committed to a partnership with the community to enhance the quality of life in Moorpark G� Yr>'