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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 Moorpark Police Annual ReportC-� � 1 41( .WA4 _ \djjjpp.%�w V r\ i A A A A A � A.A C{ III A A November 1992 As I write this farewell message, I am overwhelmed by a variety of emotions. Sadness because I am ending a career started 281/z years ago when I joined the ranks of law enforcement. The concept of helping people in need and putting "bad guys" in jail has always appealed to me. It still does. Getting paid for doing what I loved made it even better. Law enforcement is a noble profession and we all have every right to stand tall and be proud of our accomplishments. I will miss being a part of something so vital and rewarding. I will be leaving a family known as the Ventura County Sheriffs Department. It would be impossible for me to chronicle all of the acts of love, compassion, and support I have witnessed by our employees for each other and the commu- nity we serve. We are a family. We live, work, and play together like no others. During difficult times when public perceptions are poor, budgets are cut, and our integrity is challenged, I have found renewed faith and inspiration from the character and devotion of our employees. If the public only knew how many fund raisers for medical bills our people have organized, the hours of work and money spent on less fortunate residents at Christmas time, baby sitting, memorial funds, charity work, and needed hugs have been given by our family, they would not believe it. I do. I have seen it. This, too, I will leave behind. I also have a great feeling of excitement and anticipation. Carol, who is my best friend, and I are about to embark on an adventure. A lifestyle change which may well involve the making of new friends in a new community. We will have the time that always alluded us to indulge in activities just for our- selves, family, and friends. I have always wanted to write a book and this may be the opportunity to finally prove, once and for all, that I have absolutely no literary skills whatsoever. There is also great anticipation for the future of this department. Your new Sheriff is the most qualified person there is to take us into the Twenty-first Century. Please give him all the support and enthusiasm you have given me. Although there are very difficult times ahead, you have the knowledge, persis- tence, and heart to make it work. Lastly, I want to thank you for making me look good for 18 years as the number one and two guy on the department. There is nothing I can call an accomplishment that would have been a success without all of you. Many people think that the higher you go in an organization, the more power you .s true. But what is equally true is the higher you go, the more dependent you be - tasked to lead. You have never let me down. The employees of this department i it is because of your efforts that this annual report is dedicated to you, the employ- ;heriff's Department. God bless you all. The Sheriff stepped into the muddy street as the eastern glow showed promise of a new day. As he mounted his horse, the Sheriff considered the merits of his strategy to surprise the outlaws on the trail, a safe distance from the town he was sworn to protect ... ... the detective Sergeant peered over the hood of his shiny black Model A. The two-story wood house where bank robbers slept was surrounded by men in heavy coats carrying the .45 caliber submachine guns with drum magazines ... ... the Lieutenant gathered her detectives together before beginning the crime scene search. The serial killer had, for the third time in as many months, terrorized and mutilated yet another young victim. `Remember, no print is too small. And our best shot at catching this guy is to find some form of tissue or body fluid that contains whole cells with DNA. The profile suggests ... " The tactics and technology of law enforcement have changed tremendously over the last 100 years. Yet the core values and mission of law enforcement are relatively unchanged. Basically, we have been entrusted by the public to protect life and prop- erty while exercising that author- ity with fairness and integrity. Over 160 years ago, Sir Robert Peel recognized the importance of verifying the character of a e-ersheriff potential officer by "sizing them 11 up and talking to their neigh- P Carpenter bors." More than a century later, background investigations are still conducted with similar goals in mind. Throughout history, peace officers have always been outnumbered by law breakers. To overcome this handicap, we have tried to think smarter and further ahead. From the eleventh century "Hue and cry" in England to the western posse, law enforcers have formed partnerships with the public to augment their forces when needed. We are still using volunteers exten- sively. No one has ever been able to do it alone. These are but a few of the principles and values historically intrinsic to the profession of law enforcement. Core values are essential to every organization. As technology, social conditions, legal mandates, and the practices of the criminal element change, organizational values and culture can help guide our decisions and lend continuity to confusion. Our policies and practices WILL change. But what we are about, if it is night to begin with, should not. My indoctrination to the culture of law enforcement started 27 years ago when, at the ripe old age of 19, I became a Reserve Police Officer with the City of Fillmore. As my career progressed, I learned from a variety of competent people with outstanding personal qualities. In particular, I have enjoyed and prospered tremendously from my experiences with my current partner, John Gillespie. This process has enabled me to develop and commit to a clear set of values. As your next Sheriff, it is important for you to know what they are. Regardless of the operational changes we will make, our ethical standard of behavior must remain high. This means several things. Our word must be consistently reliable. I expect us all to trust each other and be worthy of that trust. One of the simplest ways to earn trust is to only make promises you can keep. Our behavior must at all times be free from prejudice and discrimination. Every employee we hire has been measured against a strict set of standards. Their employment with us is their right to belong to our family. Make everyone feel , A welcome. Lastly, I want to know if something is wrong. I will not shoot the messenger. My door has always been and will continue to be open to everyone. The future of this department is in your hands. I want you ALL to participate in shaping it. You can do this by thinking in a proactive mode. Share your ideas. Work as a team and support each other. Look for the possibilities enthusiastically and then compare them to the "down side." We must also listen to, educate, and involve the community we serve so they will trust us to make changes in policy and procedures when needed. If we are to be both effective and accountable, law enforcement cannot have operational tactics and practices legislated to us. In closing, I challenge each of you to help me develop a vision for the future and work to make it happen. Our families, friends, and communities are counting on us to find ways to preserve the quality of life we enjoy. By working together, this goal is within our reach. � I � �' /R � [tit � 4}x7 I .�� .�:y �i� •.'.;�1 .. .a� {L'�$[iTos �.?^�Yi4.:.•.tk''.:�C++:Ri�[�:.���'l�ii� ..._ The Ventura County Sheriff s Department has faced significant challenges during the last few years testing both the substance and character of the organization and its employees. These events have been influenced by a variety of sources including man, machine, and mother nature. The opening of the Reagan Library was an historic event attracting worldwide news coverage. Aside from the obvious, history was made when five living presidents gathered in the same place for the first time ever. Security would have to be exceptionally tight without detracting from the dignity and excitement of the occasion. Despite large crowds on the perimeter, only one arrest was neces- sary. In March of 1991, a much needed rain fell in torrents. Despite the relief it brought, life and property was jeopar- dized as rivers overflowed and major highways were undermined and collapsed. Dangerous land and helicopter rescues were executed during furious storms saving count- less lives. Four months later, a train wreck under Highway 101 OscarFuller near Seacliff caused a major hazardous materials spill requiring a local evacuation. The freeway was closed for several days while cleanup crews worked carefully to untangle the wreckage and remove dangerous substances. The Sheriff's Department committed personnel 24 hours a day for one week to help coordinate the operation, provide security, and disseminate public information. Earlier in 1991, the video tape of the Rodney King incident was broadcast nationwide setting in motion significant events that would impact our county in ways no one could predict. Although our employees were not in any way connected with this incident, they felt the pain of the brush strokes delivered by the media who painted a picture of all law enforcement as brutal and racist. Hosting the Powell trial and protecting the Simi Courthouse during the subsequent unrest in Los Angeles required yet another large commitment of resources. Although the riots have ended, demonstrations in Simi Valley continue to drain our resources and threaten the safety of our communities. Our most recent challenge has been the impact of a statewide budget crisis described later in this report. Throughout these events, our employees have performed magnificently. The professionalism and restraint shown by officers in adverse conditions was unblemished. As an organization, our employees have pulled together and worked in a concerted effort like never before. The budget reduction plan would not have been a success without the cooperative efforts of all the employee bargaining units as well. Some good comes from all adversity. We have been forced to break out of traditional thinking patterns to address problems with innovation and efficiency. Because of this, we are better prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow. I+� h 0. 5. i� 3fA' I t,r \ � Y :• w+ 3 \ s i 5 t t. Ilti , ;c L h, ez uir {r a: Jrr' i, ',tea _ r x. t P. J 1: i. 5 •k � 4 • �� .,. #x. I I i i ii r II I 1 +x F"w • r�} i3 I "t, 4i lid " I \? 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Y��x, r;` t;�;'s'y 'ir>i:i':'s' :•:isi> ;k}k��Y'r�€� ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT The Administrative Support Unit provides assistance to the Sheriff, Undersheriff, Assistant Sheriffs, and to the eight divisions within the Sheriff's Department. The unit is comprised of one lieutenant, two sergeants, and an analyst. Currently, Lieutenant Bruce McDowell provides administrative support to the Sheriff and Undersheriff and directs the unit's efforts. He also handles special project development, program evaluation and implementation, as well as tracking legislation and communicating with legislators. Sergeant Jim Burell is assigned to the Police Services Assistant Sheriff and provides administra- tive support. Law enforcement procedures are continually reviewed and changes made through Department General Orders and Directives devel- oped for the four police services divisions. Special projects, new programs, and legal mandates and changes that impact police services are also his responsibility. Sergeant Bob Johnston is assigned to the Cus- tody/Support Services Assistant Sheriff. Assistance is provided to the Assistant Sheriff and the four divisions that comprise Custody/Support Services. He is responsible for special projects, program development, procedural changes with General Order and Directive revisions, legislative mandates, coordination, and communications for the Custody and Support Services Divisions. Administrative Secretarial Staff Donna Jadlot and Debbie Lopez Lt. Bruce McDowell, Sgt. Jim Burell, Sgt. Bob Johnson Administrative Support / AnaIJ Elizabeth Contreras, Delores Soto, Raquel Corona, Vern Cook ANALYSIS UNIT Sheriff's Department Analysis Unit, directed by Vern Cook, is primarily responsible for converting data, col- lected by all Sheriff components, into information for decision making, planning, investigations, crime preven- tion and intervention strate- gies, and analysis of criminal events. The unit applies research methodology, descriptive and inferential statistics, data processing and products of analysis to a myriad of local law enforce- ment problems. Information for decision making tends to be in greater demand during a crisis or an economy that requires cutback management. The Analysis Unit manages over 50 major law enforcement databases and 150 small specialty databases in support of department decision makers from field deputies to administrators: The unit specializes in behavior and queuing models to assist in understanding changes in law and law en- forcement resources. Arrest and booking of prisoner practices can be predicted through the use of a simulation model of prisoner populations. A field resource simulation is currently monitoring the very real problem of available field deputy patrol time. It appears that demands made upon field deputies are increasing while the time in which to meet the demand is decreasing. � seices Psyclwlogical PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES Dr. Randolph Nutter provides psychological services to the Sheriff's Department. One of the services provided is the pre -employment screening process mandated by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Employees are also evaluated for special assignments within the department. The Psychological Services Unit specializes in psychological evaluations, individual psychotherapy and family therapy for all employees. The unit also has a network of peer counselors that aid in the support of sworn personnel and their families in time of crisis and critical incidents. Another aspect of the Psychological Services Unit is to provide training to employees, as well as educating new deputy sheriff trainees and managers on how to recog- nize stress symp- toms in employ- ees and how to manage their own personal stress. A program to help the spouses and friends of newly appointed deputy sheriff trainees in the academy has met with consid- erable success and is aiding in giving a great deal of support to the new em- ployee. Dr. Randolph A. Nutter Chief Clinical Psychologist BUSINESS OFFICE The Business Office is directed by Robert L. Riggs, Manager - Fiscal Services, and consists of 10 allocated support personnel. The Business Office is the processing point for all departmental fiscal transactions and is critical to the orderly financial opera- tion of the organization. Business Office Services -Processing all purchase requisitions, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, revenues, inmate accounts, jail commissary and inmate welfare. -Development and administration of the Sheriff's Depart- ment operating budget ($58 million, with 962 employ- ees) and $19.3 million in revenue. -Development and administration of fiscal information management reports for command staff. L-R: Elaine Ballinger; Brigitte Tracy, Tara Armstrong, Masi Lashkari; Robert Riggs, Business Manager, Rose Carnahan; Mark Rosenstein; Susan Heath: Andrew Kish: Grace The Sheriff's Department, as well as most other government entities, has had to manage dwindling resources over the past several years. The federal and state governments are also having their finan- cial problems and have resolved several of them by "passing down the deficit' to local governments. This fiscal year, the State of Califor- nia shifted a total of $1.3 billion in property tax revenue from local government to public education of which $525 million was originally earmarked for counties. Our budget was reduced by five percent of the net cost ($2,504,000) while many other county departments were reduced by as much as 16%. Sheriff's Administration made a commitment that this reduction would be accomplished without any layoffs! As a result, we eliminated 50 vacant allocations for a savings of $1,658,500, and transferred 55 additional allocations from support functions to line operations to save an additional $845,500 in overtime. In order to accommodate the transfers, the following operations were downsized to varying degrees: Criminal Warrants Bureau Criminal Intelligence Unit Narcotics Investigation Unit Bureau of Identification All of this was accomplished without laying off any Sheriff's Department employees. Our final budget totals $68,955,600 with $19,292,000 in antici- pated revenue and 962 authorized allocations distributed as follows: Custody 33% Special Services 12% Patrol 38% Support/Administration 7% Court Services 10% wnew 0 dWt .07m / EW 6* ���► ��v��w� � BOARD OF SUPERVISORS There exists between the Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff's Department in this County a working relationship second to none. The Board has always supported quality law enforcement and has considered any reasonable request for additional funding which has allowed for the best service possible. The Sheriff's Department wishes to thank the Board for helping us maintain a professional law enforce- ment organization.We are also blessed with one of the finest Chief Administrative Officers in the state. He is always professional, with the interest of the citizens first and fore- most in thought and action. AW .. District 5, Chair; Vicky Howard, District 4; STANDING: Susan K. Lacey, District 1; Richard Wittenberg, Chief Administrative Officer; Maggie Kildee, District 3. a FRONT ROW. Norman Hawkes, Auditor/Controller; Michael D. Bradbury, District Attorney; Richard D. Dean, County Clerk - Recorder. BACK ROW. • Hal Pittman, Treasurer; John Gillespie, Sheriff,• R.J. Sanford, Assessor; James Cowans, Superintendent of Schools. Representatives ELECTED OFFICIALS Ventura County has a group of elected offi- cials who work very well together toward the betterment of the County's citizenry. Their respon- sibilities differ, but as a group they give the best possible service available. The Sheriff's Depart- ment wishes to thank all these elected officials for their unselfish and caring service to our communi- ties. :.'.....:::':'..x�"' .:: Lou Preiczer, Sheriff Gillespie, Beatrice Delgado, Dale Stone VCDSA Board Members VENTURA COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION The Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs' Association was formed in 1962 to promote the economic, profes- sional and social welfare of its members. It has grown to an over six hundred member organization that is the Two bargaining units recognized collective bargaining unit for deputies in the negotiate for all represented County. employees. Here, the VCDSA provides a wide range of services to its Sheriffs Service Tech- members, including legal defense and labor representa- nicians are presenting tion. It is involved in legislative and political activity Sheriff Gillespie with a aimed at improving conditions of employment for its plaque in appreciation of members. support during salary A cooperative attitude exists between the Associa- negotiations. tion and the Department which has contributed to both organizations being of outstanding quality. West County Briefing West County Investigations WEST COUNTY DIVISION West County Division is under the direction of Commander Merwyn Dowd. The geographical area served by West County is the most diverse in the county. The county's coastline from Oxnard to the Santa Barbara County line, to the rich agricultural land of the Santa Clara Valley, to the mountains of the Los Padres National Forest, encompasses an area of approximately 1,200 square miles and serves a population of approximately 66,653• West County is a decentralized division that emphasizes the department's Community Oriented Police Enforcement Program. The 121 personnel assigned to the West County Division work out of four stations, including the Ojai Valley Station, the Ventura Station, the Lockwood Valley Station, and the Santa Clara Valley Station. u West County Secretarial Staff Melinda Spangler and Laurie Mikasa , Laiw .......... ...... . . .... . ... . .. . . . ... . ........ .......... .... ...... . . . .. . .... ... . . . . ...... . ... . . .... . ...... . . . . .. ..... ... .. .. .. ......... Emergency Operations Center Staff' ............... ... .. . .. W- The City of Ojai contracted with the Ventura County Sheriff's Department in 1980. Since that time, the Sheriff, the City Council and the City Manager have continued to maintain a strong working relation- ship in providing the citizens of Ojai the most cost effective delivery of service possible. The Ojai Valley Station is under the direction of Lieutenant Joe Harwell and is staffed by 30 personnel. Station personnel are responsible for patrolling over 196 square miles, including the City of Ojai. Full law enforcement is provided to Ojai's 8,000 citizens by the 12 contract personnel. The Ojai Valley Security Patrol continues to impact the City of Ojai. This group of senior citizens has provided thousands of hours of volunteer community service to the Ojai Valley and its law enforcement programs. Their involvement in the community includes vacation house checks, home security pre- sentations, bicycle registrations and the Neighborhood Watch programs. Ojai Station Staff Ojai City Council: SEATED: Mayor Robert McKinney, James Loebl STANDING: Nina Shelley, Joseph Devito, Mayor Pro Tem Steve Olsen Andrew Belknap Ojai City Manager 14QW*V4►4WJ7 v✓ `rJMw The City of Fillmore contracted with the Sheriff's Department in 1987 for law enforcement services. The police department, and county law enforcement services are located at the Santa Clara Valley Station. The station is under the direction of Lieutenant Richard A. Purnell, and is located at 524 Sespe Avenue, in downtown Fillmore. Station personnel are responsible for approxi- mately 450 square miles, including the City of Fillmore and the community of Piru. The Fillmore Mountain Search and Rescue Team is headquartered at the station to respond to emergencies in the valley and surrounding wilderness areas. This station is also home to one of the department's K-9 teams. The 13 Sheriff's personnel under contract to the City of Fillmore provide its 11,000 residents with a full range of law enforcement services. Fillmore Station Staff Fillmore City Council: Mayor Michael McMahan, Donald Gunderson, Mayor Pro Tem Linda Brewster, Roger Campbell, Scott Lee Roy Payne Fillmore City Manager cityof Allawe SEATED: Lt. Steve Giles STANDING: Bob Larson, Frank Segal, Keith Lazz COUNTY DIVISION :)f 1985, the Central County Division was created in response to the rapid growth experienced act city of Camarillo, as well as in the surrounding unincorporated county areas. The division, .irection of Commander Ray Abbott, encompasses 166 square miles from the South Coast and In through Camarillo and Somis to the Conejo Grade, and serves a population of over 76,000 personnel assigned to the Central County Division work out of the station located at 67 Palm City of Camarillo. In 1991, this division responded to almost 22,000 calls for service and made s. Central was the first patrol division to have a K-9 team. It also administers the Sheriffs :'s Special Weapons and Tactics Team, and boasts such specialized units as a plain -clothes )rcement Detail, a Youth Officer, a Crime Prevention Officer, and a full traffic detail, including ycle officers. M k;z V . . . . . . . . . . IN. INA VA Law enforcement services for the City of Camarillo have been provided on a contractual basis by the Sheriff's Department since 1965. Commander Ray Abbott serves as the primary liaison for the Sheriff, and he directs the 43 police personnel under contract. A full range of law enforcement services are provided to the community out of the station located at 67 Palm Drive, Camarillo. Some of the special police programs offered include juvenile offender counsel- ing and diversions, Neighborhood Watch, the Camarillo Citizen Patrol, the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), and McGruff, the nationally known crime - fighting dog. Camarillo City Council: Vice Mayor Carlotte Craven, Mike Morgan, Mayor Stanley Daily, Ken Gose, David Smith Camarillo Police Department Cadets Vow soul. 'ENI THANK YOU FOR EXPRESSING INTEREST IN A CAREER WITH THE VENTURA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THIS PAMPHLET, THE VENTURA COUNTY SHERIFF's DEPARTMENT IS ONE OF THE LEADING AGENCIES IN THE STATE AND HAS MANY EXCITING AND REWARDING OP- PORTUNITES TO OFFER QUALIFIED MEN AND WOMEN. THE COUNTY OF VENTURA OFFERS AN ENTICING COMBINATION OF BEACHES. MOUNTAINS, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. OUR AGENCY IS LARGE ENOUGH TO OFFER VIRTUALLY EVERY ASSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITY FOUND IN THE LARGEST AGENCIES, WHILE BE- ING SMALL ENOUGH TO FOSTER A SENSE OF CAMARADERIE AMONG ITS PERSONNEL NO SINCERELY, Lk JOHN Y. GILLESPIE, SHERIFF ff-W-17f M. The City of Thousand Oaks The City of Moorpark The City of Camarillo The City of Ojai The City of Fillmore ,/!;a k' =- 0 I SHERIFFS EAST VALLEY STATION East Valley Management LLEY DIVISION Lst Valley Division provides law enforcement services to citizens living in a 300 e area in the eastern portion of Ventura County. From the top of the Conejo he Los Angeles County line, deputies based at the East Valley Station at 2101 East d, Thousand Oaks, continue to provide dedicated professional law enforcement. vision is under the direction of Commander William A. Wade who oversees two Le area. Both Thousand Oaks and Moorpark contract with the Sheriff's Department .vice law enforcement and enjoy the status of having some of the lowest numbers d crimes in the nation. The unincorporated areas of the division include Bell yak Park, Hidden Valley, Santa Susana Knolls and portions of Santa Rosa Valley. -ity and county deputies work out of the station and enjoy the modern conve- rovided in the 58,000 square foot facility. In 1991, these deputies were responsible ng 46,953 calls for service. SO Kathy Kiser, Tracy Rodriguez, Elizabeth Hoelker Throughout its 27 year history, the City of Thousand Oaks has received its municipal police services from the Ventura County Sheriff's Department. Today, this progressive city of 105,700 population and 55 square miles enjoys the reputation of having one of the lowest crime rates in the state. Commander William A. Wade serves as the primary liaison for the Sheriff. During 1991, personnel assigned to Thousand Oaks re- sponded to 33,734 calls for service and made 3,472 arrests. Special programs such as DARE, crime prevention, a selective enforcement team and a crime analysis unit have played important roles in the fight against crime and have re- ceived outstanding community support. As the City of Thousand Oaks grows, the demand for effective traffic enforcement in- creases. Specialized programs such as the DUI checkpoint trailer and selective enforcement patrols by the Thousand Oaks Traffic Unit have resulted in a decrease of collisions in 1991. Through the joint efforts of both the officers of the department and the staff of the City of Thousand Oaks, residents continue to live in one of the safest and best planned cities in the United States. Thousand Oaks City Council: Elois Zeanah; Robert E. Lewis, Mayor; Frank Schillo; Judy Lazar, Mayor Pro Tem; Alex Fiore Patrol Staff City of Thousand Oaks Grant Brimhall City Manager Thousand Oaks The City of Moorpark, the newest and fastest growing city in Ventura County, contracts with the Sheriff's Department for police ser- vices. This rapidly develop- ing community currently has a population of over 26,000 and covers an area of more than 12 square miles. Lieutenant Geoff Dean directs the 18 sworn personnel assigned to Moorpark. These deputies provide general law enforcement services to the community along with additional services of commer- cial vehicle enforcement, crime prevention and a DARE program. During 1991, this dedicated team answered 7,203 calls for service and made 975 ar- rests. A growing problem in California is the increase in gang activity. Moorpark deputies have responded by volunteering and organizing a gang task force. This team of volunteers has become recognized through- out Ventura County as an effective source of informa- tion as well as a strong deterrent to local gangs. Moorpark continues to have the lowest rate of crime per 1,000 population in California. Moorpark Station Staff Moorpark City Council: Bernardo Perez, Mayor Pro Tem; John Wozniak, Mayor Paul Lawrason, Scott Montgomery, Roy Talley 2=10, j ro 1 Steve Kueny Moorpark City Manager CUSTODYADMINISTRATION RATION The Custody Division, under the direction of Commander Robert Brooks, is the largest division within the Sheriffs Department. A total of 340 Deputies, Sheriffs Service Techni- cians, and civilian employees work together to provide a safe, secure and constitutional environment for an average daily population of over 1,200 inmates. The division strives to be fiscally prudent while providing humane treatment and legally mandated services. Helping to cut costs are over 730 volunteers who contribute their special skills and services to the various inmate programs. Division -wide programs such as budget management, food services, medical services and jail services are administered by Lieuten- ant Joe Funchess. Recent budget cuts have forced the closure of the nation- ally acclaimed Rose Valley Work Camp facility and have seriously reduced staff funding. Jail overpopulation continues to be of concern both from a safety and legal standpoint. The projected completion of the Todd Road Jail facility in 1994, will provide much needed relief from the existing overcrowded conditions. _ The proactive philosophy of management and the profes- sionalism of Custody staff have consistently earned the re- spect and recognition of correctional regulatory and profes- sional agencies. The Custody medical program, under con- tract with the California Forensic Medical Group, has once again received a two year accreditation from the California Medical Association. In the uncertain and difficult fiscal times ahead, it is Custody Division's goal to maintain its current standards of excellence. L-R: Cmdr. Brooks, Sgt. Leslie Warren, Sgt. Michael Regan, Annette Pulido, U Joe Funchess, Charlie Parker, Sgt. Claude Robillard Linda Nugent, Maurine Martin, Wendy Buckley, Marina Hair L-R: Henk Vanderkraan, Ernie Quitoles, Carrie Lucas, 0 Melvin Hill Nina nm Muskat, Gerry Bayanito, Gary Stallings, Eddie Molina I VAOOI MR, . . . . . . . . ... PRE-TRIAL/MAINJAIL FACILITY The operation of the Pre -Trial Detention Facility is under the direction of Lieutenant Richard Diaz. The unique design of this medium security facility has allowed the Sheriff to keep staffing costs to a minimum. It allows services to be brought to the inmates and provides the flexibility to accommodate an imnate population of up to 1,100 in a facility originally rated at 436 beds. Despite overcrowded conditions, the facility is staffed by only 231 sworn and non -sworn personnel. Without significantly in- creasing staff, the jail has been able to provide all mandated services while at the same time maintain inmate and staff safety requirements. This can be credited to the quality and dedication of jail employees. The Pre -Trial Detention Facility's kitchen prepares meals for all inmates housed there, as well as providing food service to the County's Work Furlough and juvenile facilities. In FY 90/91 kitchen staff served over 2.1 million meals. SEATED: Stacie Snow, Sgt. Mark Ritchie, Anne Marie Lopez, Lt. Richard Diaz STANDING: Sgt. Jim Barrett, Sr. Dep. Thomas Means, Nancy Dowaliby, Sgt. Cary Steeno Sgt. Gary Cook, Pam Meagner, Chaplin Bill Glaser, Linda D'Ambra, Sam Banks, Patricia Glidden, Valerie Toney, Al Pack JAIL SERVICES The Jail Services Bureau, supervised by Sergeant Gary Cook, provides legal responses to custodial issues, interaction with the courts, coordination and liaison with the Custody medical program contractor, and inmate programs management. The salaries, equipment, and some classroom space used in inmate programs are paid for by the Inmate Welfare Fund, at no expense to taxpayers. In addition, volunteers unselfishly donate their time, thereby reducing operational costs and contributing to the success of the programs. Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and other community reintegration programs are offered to inmates. EAST VALLEY BOOKING FACILITY The Main Jail also operates a satellite booking facility, located in the East Valley Sheriff's Station. During 1991, the jail processed 6,092 fresh arrests from the eastern portion of the county. The facility is staffed by a total of 11 deputies and Sheriff's Service Technician's who process new arrestees and supervise up to 20 inmate workers. Pre -Trial Jail /Jail BRANCHJAIL HONOR FARM The Sheriffs Branch Jail Honor Farm, under the direction of Lieutenant Bobby Taylor, is located on 126 acres in the beautiful Ojai Valley. Male and female inmates are housed in separate facilities on the grounds, with a com- bined bed space capacity of 367 inmates. A full schedule of programs is available to all eligible inmates. Included are educational, vocational, religious, computer, and substance abuse classes and activities. After budget cuts forced the closure of the Rose Valley facility, the work camp program was transferred to the Honor Farm. The emphasis of this program is to "educate" inmates in an attempt to break the recidivism cycle. Under the direct supervision of Sheriffs Service Technicians, inmate labor is utilized to offset the cost of incarceration by working in the farm and laun- dry operations, as well as routine building and landscape maintenance. The laundry operation processes over one million pounds of clothing and linen every year for the Sheriffs custodial facilities. Inmates benefit from the physi- cal exercise, increased privileges, and greater freedom that comes with worker status. David Gasaway, SST. Pete O'Sullivan, Cory Rubright, Sgt. Rod Mendoza, Sr. Dep. Gary Hess ' -r71._. + Sr. Dep. Jerry Hernandez, SST. Debra Corridini, Sgt. Linda Hageman, Gerry Kinyon, Nora Washburn Lou Preiczer, John McGill, Jim Wooten, Jim Stallings, John Ketter- man, Jim Houlihan FARMSIDE OPERATION The farm operation at the Sheriffs Honor Farm consists of livestock and row crop production, meat processing, landscaping, wood and metal shop opera- tions, building construction and remodeling, and many other projects that benefit the Honor Farm and other County facilities. The sale of some of the meat products produced by the farm this year generated over $100,000 in revenue. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT DIVISION The Sheriff's Project Development Division was created in 1989 to assist County Public Works in the planning, development and construction of the county's new detention facility and to ultimately serve as the core of its operating staff. In undertaking this task, the Project Development Division has worked closely with the project archi- tects, Henningson, Durham & Richardson of Dallas, Texas, in association with Rassmussen & Associates of Ventura; and CRSS, a widely recognized firm which pro- vides the county with construction management services. With the recent award of the building contract to Merco Engineering Construction of Camarillo, the 752 bed "first phase" is scheduled for completion in mid-1994 with additional phases to be added over the next 20 years. This division has made significant contributions to the project in areas ranging from the evaluation of an innovative water -conserving vacuum assisted plumbing system to the construction of full-size cell and dayroom mockups. These mockups were of such benefit to the project that they became the subject of a 1992 California Counties maga- zine article extolling their value as a design development tool. Another of the division's major tasks has been to develop strategies and interim measures to deal with the ever-present problem of inmate overcrowding. The Sheriff's highly successful Rose Valley Work Camp renovation project was the first and arguably the finest of these measures to date. �A Todd Road Jail ¢>` Construction Schedule �0ono �P� ��o� �P + Gr ing Contractor -Complete Work ... ' Building Contra for - Pre Mod Activities - r Housing Core Substructure Non Housing Buildings Substructure Prepare Transition Procedures Housing Core Supers ructure 71nto dministration Superstructure EM Exterior Skin - Centro Plant&Central Svcs j f ousing Pod Superstructures li 's,.{,.• blase Water Treatment Plant Consb ExAll Buildings ral Plant & Central Svcs Inter or Work " Administrationor Work HousmgBuil ing Const7Mi ent Plant Construct Levees . Larry SEATED: Sgt. Lar Robertson, Cmdr. Lanquist, Lt. g ' Tom Convery, Sgt. Bill Flannigan STANDING: Sgt. Jim Sliester, Cadet Roel Tamase, Sr. Dep. Ken Edling, SST Jackie Smith, Sr. Dep. Gordon Honey t:U D�eCt 1 �ifE IjIj11�: y Mock-up Jail Cell SEATED: Lt. Paul Buckley, Cmdr. France, Lt. Arvid Wells STANDING: Lt. William Edwards, Lt. Kathy Kemp, Lt. Guy Inglis SPECIAL SERVICES DIVISION The Special Services Division is under the direction of Commander Vince France. This division provides a variety of regional and specialized services and includes the following bureaus: Major Crimes, Forgery/Major Fraud, Warrants Service, Narcotics, Vice/Intelligence, Technical Services, Crime Laboratory and the Aviation Unit. Ancillary special teams include the Bomb Disposal Team, Search and Rescue Teams, Executive Protection, Hostage Negotia- tions Team and the Mounted Enforcement Unit. Betty McCollum, Sylvia Sweet, Marie Stauffer, Corina Lozano, Lisa Therrien .fo p 5 ..... .. ... 4qk A?� , 4' --, .0001Y, I'... Sheriffs Cal. LD. Staff: Debbi Pearson and Barbara Hunt MAJOR CRIMES BUREAU Under the direction of Lieutenant Kathy Kemp, the Major Crimes Bureau is responsible for the investigation of all felony crimes involving murder, rape, robbery, kidnapping and other felonious assaults. Other areas of responsibility include missing persons, forgery and fraud investigations. The Fugitive/Warrant Detail as well as the newly formed Rural Crime Prevention Program are also under Lieutenant Kemp. SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU/NARCOTICS This unit, directed by Lieutenant Guy Inglis, works closely with local, state and federal agencies in its narcotics enforcement efforts. Since the point of import and distribution of cocaine shifted from the southeast to the Los Angeles area, this unit has become increasingly involved in major cases. Greater emphasis has been placed on the asset forfeiture laws in an effort to more effectively combat the drug problem. Due to the multi -jurisdictional nature of narcotics investiga- tions, the Narcotics Bureau has adopted a task force approach to drug enforcement. Task force members include the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Santa Paula Police Department and the Western States Information Network. The task force presents a united effort for the Sheriff's war on drugs. VICE/INTELLIGENCE BUREAU Under the direction of Lieutenant Bill Edwards, this unit has the responsibility for the investigation of vice -related activities throughout the five contract cities and the unincorporated area of Ventura County. The unit is also charged with maintaining criminal intelligence information on organized crime and sus- pected illegal activity within the Sheriffs jurisdiction. This unit also provides support for the computerized "Gang System" that is used to identify and track youth/street gangs that operate within the county. Major Crimes Investigative Unit Property Room Staff Evidence Seized during a narcotics arrest Ag I I L�, ,Zpi I r:;4 i r w Crime Laboratory Staff AVIATION/SEARCH AND RESCUE UNIT The Sheriff's Aviation/Search and Rescue Unit is directed by Lieutenant Arve Wells. Flight operations consist of four helicopters used for a variety of emergency and non -emergency missions. Fire suppression, patrol, surveillance, narcotics interdiction, traffic control, medical transpor- tation, and search and rescue activities contributed to the 1,200 flight hours that were flown last year. The department's Search and Rescue (SAR) program is com- prised of 180 volunteer members and is coordinated by the Unit Sergeants of the Fillmore, Upper Ojai, and East Valley mountain rescue teams. The Underwater, Mounted Posse, Medical, Search Dog and Administrative teams round out the program. Last year, the unit responded to 145 SAR missions involving 193 lost or injured persons. CRIME LABORATORY The Sheriffs Crime Laboratory is directed by Lieutenant Paul Buckley. An excellent team of forensic scientists specializing in criminalistics analyzes various forms of physical evidence col- lected during criminal investigations. These functional areas are Forensic Alcohol, Forensic Toxicology and Drugs, Forensic Serology and Trace Evidence, and Comparative Analysis includ- ing firearms. The criminalists present their findings to law enforcement investigators and also provide expert testimony in court. The Crime Lab also includes specialized functions such as: Crime Scene Technicians (B.I.), Property Room, Photography and Criminal Graphics, and Cal I.D., an automated fingerprint system linked to the Department of Justice in Sacramento. The resources of the Sheriffs Crime Lab are provided as a regional service to all criminal justice agencies within Ventura County. Air Unit Staff NinwIl I 1 I;SAP SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU The Support Services Division is under the direction of Commander John Kingsley. The division provides a support function and is responsible for recruitment, training, development and implementation of policies and procedures adopted by the department. Additional responsibilities include a central deposi- tory for criminal records and disaster services planning. Indi- vidual bureaus within the division work to accomplish these responsibilities. PERSONNEL BUREAU The Personnel Bureau, directed by Lieutenant Richard Rodriguez, is responsible for the recruitment, testing, background investigations, and the hiring of all Sheriff's personnel. Matters affecting current employees, such as the dissemination of policies and procedures, and Internal Affairs investigations, also play a large role in the Bureau's functions. The Ventura County Sheriff's Department Recruitment Team spends a great deal of time each year canvasing the state for qualified applicants to meet the needs of the communities in Ventura County. A job in law enforcement demands the highest personal standards of any profession. Only about six percent of those who apply to be Deputy Sheriffs make it through the process and become Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs. recognized throughout the country as one of the most professional law enforcement agencies in California. The selection process for the Ventura County Sheriffs z Department is one of the most thorough in the state. An 4 applicant must successfully complete an initial screening process consisting of a written examination, physical agility test, and oral interview. Only then does the Sheriffs Department conduct an in-depth background investiga- tion, including psychological testing, stringent medical a ; ` screening and polygraph examination. Lts. Mark Ball and Richard Rodriguez Personnel Bureau Staff e", _ W, Cathy Glisson, Cindi Whittemore, Dianna Decker, Karen Heilich OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES The Office of Emergency Services, managed by Wendy Haddock, is responsible for county -wide disaster response planning coordination and training. OES interfaces with all county departments, ten cities, public and private organiza- tions, community and civic groups. The office addresses every natural and technological hazard that could affect Ventura County, including earthquakes, dam failures, tsunamis, wildland fires, floods, hazardous material inci- dents, radiological and nuclear accidents. The overall goal is to enhance the capability of Ventura County government and residents in disaster response and preparedness. RECORDS BUREAU The Central Records Bureau, managed by Lieutenant Jim Koontz, is staffed by 22 Records Technicians and one Clerical Supervisor III. It is a 24 hour per day, seven day a week operation, responsible for the management of the department's criminal records files, an automated county- wide warrant system, an automated records management system, and interfaces with state and federal law enforce- ment automated systems. The Bureau also maintains crime/ arrest statistics for the department and submits numerous statistical reports to state and federal agencies on criminal activity within the Sheriff's jurisdiction. The licensing section processes applications for business and special event licenses, gun registration, required criminal offender registration, and provides public fingerprinting services. Dale Carnathan, Jackie Hull, Wendy Haddock, Jay Bayfnan Records Bureau Staff Records O o j&m�'Bureau/ / Training TRAINING BUREAU The Training Bureau is under the direction of Lieutenant Craig Husband and is responsible for the training of law enforcement recruits at the Ventura County Criminal Justice Training Center. This tri-county regional academy is accredited by California's Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. The academy has received high praise from this Commission and has been sought for recruit training by agencies outside the tri-counties region. This Bureau also handles a wide range of in-service training programs, including advanced officer training, firearms qualifications, firearms simulator, first aid, and P.O.S.T. training. RECRUITMENT The Sheriff is extremely proud of the Department's success in meeting its growing needs through its recruitment efforts. Through media coverage, advertisement, participation in job fairs, and confer- ences, the Sheriff's Department strives to attract the most qualified applicants, with an emphasis on minority and female candidates. By these efforts, the Ventura County Sheriff's Department is recognized throughout the country as one of the most professional law enforce- ment agencies in California. L-R: Lt. Craig Husband, Sr. Dep. Larry Hanson, Sr. Dep. Margaret O'Donnell, Rangemaster Ron Roark, Sgt. Steve DeCesari, Sr. Dep. John Miller Eileen Imgrund, Training Academy Secretary COURT SERVICES DIVISION The Court Services Division, under the direction of Commander Kenneth Kipp, is located in the Hall of Justice. The division's 80 personnel are divided into four functional bureaus which are supervised by Administrative Lieutenant Haskell Chandler. COURT SERVICES BUREAU The Court Services Bureau provides bailiffs, prisoner custody and other court security functions for both the Municipal and Superior Courts of Ventura County. In addition, when a visit to the scene of a crime is required for a jury the Court Services Bureau has the responsibility of providing the security as needed. The bureau also provides for judicial Protection Assessment of threats and security risks for the judiciary. INMATE MOVEMENT BUREAU The Inmate Movement Bureau has the responsibility for the movement of all inmates between courts, county facilities, hospitals and state correctional facilities. To complete this task, inmate movement is broken down into the Transportation Detail and the Hall of justice Holding Unit. This past year the Transportation Detail moved 30,281 inmates over 172,920 miles. During this same time period, the Hall of justice Holding Unit delivered 41,222 jail inmates to the Courts. CIVIL BUREAU The Civil Bureau is comprised of the civil unit, the levy unit, and the office automation staff. The civil unit is responsible for service of all civil jurisdictional process and criminal subpoenas within the county area. This service is provided by non -sworn personnel. The levy unit provides for court levy process enforcement by sworn officers. To better manage the large amounts of money being taken in and paid out by the Civil Bureau, a civil automated computer system is maintained by the civil office staff. This civil automation allows for better control and audit of monies collected and disbursed. This past year the Civil Bureau collected $414,029.71 in service fees for the County's General Fund. Those fees collected make the Civil Bureau one of the few areas in law enforcement to be fully revenue offset. EAST COUNTY COURT BUREAU The East County Court Bureau provides bailiffs, prisoner custody and other court security functions for the East County Courts. This two story complex houses five courtrooms, prisoner holding facilities and room for all of the needed support staff. �t�4 vN! � �� �SjyA J 5' V The Sheriffs Special Teams exemplify the outstanding dedication of the department's personnel. Their pride is clearly evident by a willingness to volun- teer for special teams maintained by the department. SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS TEAM This is a highly tactical unit that works in a very disciplined environment. Often utilized in high risk, officer safety situations, this team is available to re- spond anywhere in the county upon request. SHERIFF'S MOUNTED PATROL UNIT The Sheriff's Mounted Patrol Unit consists of 20 sworn personnel. This group of highly trained and dedicated deputies has been a valuable resource to the department. They must provide their own horses and must train regularly in tactics and crowd control. K-9 PROGRAM The Sheriffs canine program was established in May, 1986. Under the direction of Lieutenant Joe Harwell, the program provides specialized law enforce- ment patrol service which includes officer and public safety, building and open searches, security at special events, tracking of suspects, lost or missing persons, crowd and riot control, and the detection of narcotics. MINORITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE The Minority Relations Committee was established in early 1991 primarily to advise the Sheriff on matters involving minority relations within and outside the Department. The Committee was also charged with the responsibility of developing strategies for eliminat- ing all forms of racial and sexual harassment in the work environment, improving relations with ethnic minority groups in the community and investigating complaints of racial and sexual harassment against employees of the Department. SHERIFF'S BOMB DISPOSAL TEAM Because of the nature and potential danger of this assignment, all members receive extensive training at the Federal Government's Redstone Arsenal in Ala- bama. As the only non-military bomb team in the County, it is routinely called upon to investigate and dispose of explosives, suspicious packages and poten- tially harmful war souvenirs. HELICOPTER CREW CHIEFS This group of deputies make up an integral part of the Sheriffs Aviation Unit. A pilot -crew chief team is mandatory before a helicopter can go airborne. Be- sides their normal work assignment they must comply with a duty schedule that requires them to be available for flights. HOSTAGE NEGOTIATIONS TEAM The Hostage Negotiations Team is made up of selected deputies and the department psychologist. They have received extensive training that includes stress situations such as barricaded subjects and hos- tage situations. SHERIFF'S HONOR GUARD The Sheriffs Honor Guard represents the depart- ment at various formal dress ceremonies. As such, these team members must maintain outstanding uni- form appearance and military bearing. Pride in the department is evidenced by their membership on this special team. dMF Special Weapons and Tactics Team T'JI F,a v it -pot Minority Relations Committee MW Bomb Disposal Team K-9 Unit ........... Iw Sherif f's Honor Guard �3 �'.. .. . . . .. ... . . .. . . . � _ _ _.. . :�.:` VOLUNTEER SERVICES The Sheriff's Department is extremely fortunate to count among its members many private citizens who give unself- ishly of their time and talent to provide a service to their community. Each of them must contend with the duties of employment and family obliga- tions, but still find time for the many hours of training both in the classroom and the field. Just to mention a few of our volunteer organizations: Ojai Valley Volunteer Security Patrol, Sheriff's Re- serve Deputies, Sheriff's Law Enforcement Explorers, the many Search and Rescue Units, Inmate Program Volunteers, Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services, Camarillo Citizens Patrol, Disaster Assis- tance Response Team, East Valley's Civilian Volunteer Program. We are proud of all of the individuals who assist the Department by serving in our volun- teer organizations. Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services Search and Rescue Team Jail Volunteers: Fran Swendseid, Judy Franklin, Rhodene Baird, Harish Jindal Sheriffs Law Enforcement Explorers Ojai Valley Senior Volunteer Patrol Disaster Assistance Response Team L�'�-- 2 __!�1-1 _71 -- �� __J �..d� • • .Mffl The Ventura Sheriff s,DeIpartment, John V. Gillespie, Sheriff 1992 Annual Report is they product of'rnmry hours of work by dedicated employees of our department, including: Cover Photo: Tom Culbertson Cover Photo Concept: Bobby Taylor Photography: Kelly Wooten / Bill Johnson / Bill Flannigan / and others Layout/design': John lloude Editorial staff: Jim Burell / Bruce McDowell Larry Robertson / Bob Johnston / Ken Edling Color consult: Jean Edwards MOORPARK POLICE DEPARTMENT L. CARPENTER SHERIFF/CHIEF OF POLICE ANNUAL REPORT 1992 Back row: Sr Deputy Ross Bonfiglio, Deputy Robert Bardwell, Deputy Ron Nelson, Deputy Craig Smith, Cadet Eric Buschow, Deputy Steve Lengyel, Deputy Greg Wilson, Lt. Geoff Dean, Deputy Jose Lopez, Sr Deputy Dave Lea, Deputy Alan Devers, Sr Deputy Bill Bettis. Front row: Deputy Kent Adolf, Deputy George Fitzgerald, Deputy Denise Enfinger, Cadet Eric Sonstegard, Cadet Juan Ponce, Sgt. Marty Rouse, Deputy Don Aguilar, Deputy Randy Watkins, Deputy Albert Mesa. NIISSION STATEMENT The City of Moorpark Police Department is committed to safeguard lives and property, to insure that constitutionalrights are preserved, and to maintain a safe environment in the community. This commitment requires that our primary emphasis will be directed toward the preservation of peace, the prevention of crime, the equitable enforcement of laws, the identification and apprehension of offenders, the safe flow of traffic, and the provision of responsive and humane community police services. The Moorpark Police Department is comprised of the following personnel: (1) Lieutenant Geoff Dean (1) Sergeant Marty Rouse (1) Community Services Officer (D.A.R.E./Crime Prevention) Sr. Deputy Bill Bettis (1) Tra,,lc Ofcer - Dep. Craig Smith (1) Motorcycle Officer - Dep. George Fitzgerald (2) Detectives Sr. Deputies Dave Lea and Ross Bonfigho (12) Patrol Officers - Sr. Dep. Ed Tiimbleson, Deputies Kent Adlof, Alan Devers, Don Aguilar, Randy Watkins, Gregg Willson, Albert Mesa, Jose Lopez, Ron Nelson, Steve Lengyel, Bud McCracken, and Denise Enfrnger (1) Clerk - Joyce Carroll (3) Cadet - Eric Buschow, Juan Ponce, Eric Sonstegard Police services for the City of Moorpark are provided through contract by the Ventura County Sheriffs Department. Sheriff Larry Carpenter serves as the Chief of Police, with day to day operational control of the police contract being handled by the lieutenant assigned to the City. 1992 produced significant challenges for not only the Moorpark Police Department, but California law enforcement as a whole. The Rodney King incident has made all of our jobs more difficult, and the on -going financial problems facing the city continue to be a source of concern. Some good comes from adversity as we have been forced to address problems with innovative methods. COMMUNITY SERVICES In a continuing effort to maintain and increase community involvement, the Community Services Officer has taken steps to coordinate active crime prevention programs through -out the City. Such efforts can be seen in community/police oriented programs such as: Neighborhood Watch (presented in spanish and english); Business Watch; D.A.R.E.; Crime Stoppers; Designated Driver Program; and the Block Parent Program. Through these programs the community is provided with information regarding crime problems; crime prevention tips and training; and drug education. Listed are some of the highlights of Crime Prevention in Moorpark during 1992: * Approximately 45 new neighborhood watch groups were formed in five different areas of the community. * Spanish neighborhood watch groups were formed. * D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) was taught to approximately 600 fifth grade students at Flory School and Arroyo West School. * Crime Stoppers awarded several hundred dollars to citizens reporting crime in Moorpark. * 150 Block Parents were approved in Moorpark to provide a safe place for the children in an emergency as they walk to and from school. * Neighborhood Watch Block Captains were given instruction in earthquake and disaster preparedness. * Red Ribbon Week was kicked off with a proclamation by the city proclaiming October 25 to November 1, 1992 as Red Ribbon Week. Drug Awareness information and Red Ribbons were presented to all the students in Moorpark. Many of the Schools and Streets were decked in Red Ribbons to recognize this week. McGruff's assistance with the Red Ribbon Assemblies among the Kindergarten through third grade students, once again proved to be very popular. Other duties of the Community Service Officer include Environmental Design Plan Review and a regular spot on -"Crime Scene" (a crime prevention TV program for Ventura County cable channels). PATROL AREA CONFIGURATION Operationally, the City is divided into three geographical areas for reporting purposes. Each of these three areas (2A, 2B, 2C) is then divided into Reporting Districts (RD's) that were determined by geography, natural dividing lines (i.e., major streets), or uniqueness of location (i.e., Moorpark College). These reporting districts are utilized in isolating problem areas through out the city. The 2A area is generally described as the downtown area and includes everything west of Virginia Colony and covers the area westward to the city limit. The 2B area includes Virginia Colony and covers the area eastward to the city limit. The 2C area is generally everything west of Highway 23 and south of Los Angeles Avenue to the city limit. PATROL SERVICES Gang activity continues to be with us. Through pro -active policing coordinated by Sgt. Marty Rouse we have been able to curtail much of the gang related criminal activity occurring within the city, and that which does occur is often quickly followed by arrests and prosecution. This pro -active approach is evidenced by the 205 cases in which deputies documented gang members violating their probation. We experienced a reduction of approximately 9 % in gang related incidents this year (212 in 1991, 193 in 1992, this does not include the cases of violation of probation mentioned above). These incidents are only those incidents we could directly attribute to known gang members. In an effort to maintain our level of service in the most cost effective and efficient manner two additional cadets were added to the police department in October. These cadets have several functions including the maintenance of intelligence files, parking enforcement, abandoned vehicles, and handing non -emergency calls for service that require a report be taken. Utilizing the cadets to handle these type of none emergency functions allows deputies to remain available to respond to emergency calls. There were 1,218 arrests made in 1992, up 4.1 % from 1991. Adult arrests totaled 992, (181 Felony and 811 Misdemeanor). Juvenile arrests were up slightly to 226 (this does not include the 205 violation of probation cases on gang members). TRAFFIC SERVICES The priority of the Moorpark Police Department's Traffic Services Bureau is to provide users of all public highways with a safe and efficient means of transportation. This is accomplished by high profile patrol, directed enforcement and department sponsored traffic education programs. The Traffic Services Bureau coordinates ongoing training for deputies in the areas of accident investigation, traffic enforcement and driving under the influence. This function of the bureau is vital to ensure successful prosecution of offenders. The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Detail was formalized last year because of the high volume of commercial vehicles utilizing the State Routes located within the City limits. This year the detail performed 57 truck safety inspections. During these inspections deputies discovered and cited 47 major equipment violations including brakes, unsafe loads and other hazardous conditions; as well as citing the operators for qualification violations. This specialized enforcement provides all motorists with a safer driving environment. TRAFFIC ACTIVITY SUMMARY Traffic accidents within the City of Moorpark decreased significantly in 1992. Total collisions occurring within the City are down 30% from 1991. A contributing factor to this trend is the reduction of traffic delays in the construction areas on State Route 118 and the continued attention to traffic engineering on the part of the city engineer. Additionally, the Moorpark Police Department increased the issuance of citations by 9 % in 1992 over 1991. The increased enforcement activity by our officers provides the users of the City's highways an increased awareness of unsafe driving habits and respect for local traffic laws. Enforcement activity also reduces the frequency of traffic collisions. ACCIDENT SUMMARY 1992 ! 1991 TOTAL ACCIDENTS 210 301 -30°dc TOTAL NON INJURY ACCIDENTS 138 194 TOTAL INJURY ACCIDENTS 72 107 -32% TOTAL NUMBER OF PERSONS INJURED 111 166 -33°fo CITATION SUMMARY YTEPERCENTNTRAFUREAUt 41% CALLS FOR SERVICE Calls for service (CFS) are those incidents when a citizen requests an officers to respond for a particular problem. Calls for service include public service, non -criminal and criminal CFS. Emergency calls for service are classified as "Priority 0" calls and are the most serious of police responses and almost always require that more than one officer respond to the call. CFS statistics do not include officer initiated activity such as; traffic citations, special enforcement, investigative stops, and crime prevention activities. Total Calls for Service for the City were 7,597, a 5.4% increase over 1991. The attached graphs reflect that the 2A area received 44.6 % percent (3390) of all Calls for Service while 2B and 2C area received 31.9 % (2426 CFS) and 23.4 % (1779 CFS) respectfully. INVESTIGATIONS The majority of all criminal investigations are handled by the two Moorpark City Detectives. The exceptions to this are sex crimes and major crimes against persons such as; homicide and robbery. These crimes are investigated by the Sheriffs Department Major Crimes Unit. When cases are received they are classified as either being workable or pending. A workable case requires that there be some type of evidence such as a suspect description, fingerprints, vehicle description, or any type of lead, all others are classified as pending. An example of a pending case would be someone reporting that a bicycle was stolen out of their garage and there were no witnesses, or any other leads. During 1992 the two Moorpark Detectives handled 405 felony cases and 389 misdemeanor cases. In addition, they handled 44 runaway cases and 13 hit and run investigations. Of those (405) felony cases, (147) of them were assigned as workable. Detectives closed in excess of 80% of those workable cases. PART I CRIMES During 1992, in the City of Moorpark, there were 565 Part I reported crimes. These crimes include violent, as well as property crimes such as burglary and theft (see attached graph). This represents a rate of 21.36 crimes per 1,000 residents, which is a reduction of 6.6% as compared to 1991. Moorpark continues to have the lowest rate of all of the Sheriff's contract cities (Camarillo 22.93, Thousand Oaks 31.75, Ojai 40.26, and Fillmore 40.74). Violent crime was down 12.4 % (79 total cases) and Part I property crime was down 5.6 % (565 total cases) see attached graph. PART II CRIMES Part II crimes decreased slightly to 2,006 total incidents. We did however, experience a 25.7% increase in vandalism to 176 reported cases. A large portion of this vandalism is gang related graffiti. We also saw an increase of 20.9 % in misdemeanor assault cases. SUMMARY In 1992, the City of Moorpark experienced an reduction of 6.6% in Part I crimes per 1,000 of the population to 21.36, the lowest of all of the Sheriffs contract cities. Overall, we experienced a 3.2 % reduction in Part I and Part II crimes. Total Calls for Service increased 5.4 % to 7,597, second only to Ojai in increases for all Sheriffs contract cities. There were 992 arrests made in 1992; felony arrests increased from 136 to 181, while misdemeanor arrests fell to 811 from 839. CITY MOORPARK COMPARISON OF REPORTED PART I CRIMES 1991/1992 HOMICIDE RAPE ROBBERY AGGRAVATED ASSAULT TOTAL VIOLENT RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY COMMERCIAL BURGLARY VEHICLE BURGLARY GRAND THEFT PETTY THEFT AUTO THEFT ARSON TOTAL PROPERTY RAW DATA RATE PER 1,000 POPULATION NUMERICAL PERCENT a a PERCENT 0 0.0 0.04 0.04 -1.3 2 5 3 150.0 0.08 0.19 146.7 14 11 -3 -21.4 0.54 0.42 -22.5 72 62 -10 -139 275 234 5.0 .. . ........ . . ....... . . . . . ........ ........ .......... TOTALPART I .......... 0 0.0 3.71 3.66 -1.3 21 42.0 1.91 2.68 40.1 -50 41.3 4.63 2.68 -42.1 -14 -20.9 2.56 2.00 -21.9 17 14.5 47 4.47 5.06 13.0 5 10.6 1.80 1.96 9.2 1 -10.0 0.18 34 0.W -11.2 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 CITY OF MOORPARK 1992 Calls for Service Arrayed by Beat BOY 1,477 19% ADAM 3,354 A A ( CHARLES 2,750 36% 1992 Calls for Service Arrayed by Hour Call was Received Number of Calls 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 00 01 02 03 04 06 Hour Call was Received