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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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%
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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.
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.. District 5, Chair; Vicky Howard, District 4; STANDING:
Susan K. Lacey, District 1; Richard Wittenberg, Chief
Administrative Officer; Maggie Kildee, District 3.
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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.
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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.
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West County Secretarial Staff
Melinda Spangler and Laurie
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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JOHN Y. GILLESPIE, SHERIFF
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The City of Thousand Oaks
The City of Moorpark
The City of Camarillo
The City of Ojai
The City of Fillmore
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Sgt. Linda Hageman, Gerry Kinyon, Nora
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Lou Preiczer,
John McGill,
Jim Wooten,
Jim Stallings,
John Ketter-
man, Jim
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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TOTAL NON INJURY ACCIDENTS
138
194
TOTAL INJURY ACCIDENTS
72
107
-32%
TOTAL NUMBER OF PERSONS INJURED
111
166
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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
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TOTALPART I
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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
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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