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City of Downey Police Department Annual Report 2004 DOWNEY CITY COUNCIL Anne M. Bayer Meredith H. Perkins Mayor Mayor Pro-Tem Rick Trejo Council Member Kirk Cartozian David R. Gafin Council Member Council Member Lee Powell Gerald M. Caton Assistant City Manager City Manager John C. Finch Chief of Police City of Downey FUTURE UNLIMITED January 2005 Mr. Gerald M. Caton City Manager 11111 Brookshire Avenue Downey, California 90241 Dear Mr. Caton: On behalf of the men and women of the Downey Police Department, I am pleased to submit our Annual Report for calendar year 2004. From a statistical perspective, using standards developed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reported crime in Downey rose 3%. During the last nine years, this is the third year that an increase in reported crime has been measured, when compared to the previous year. Of the seven crime categories used in this measurement, increases were reported in two categories: Robbery +10%, and Theft +16%. Decreases were reported in the other five categories: Rape -17%, Aggravated Assault - 25%, Burglary -7%, Vehicle Theft - 6%, and Homicide. Interestingly enough, for the first time since 1967, and only the second time in the Department’s 46-year history, the City experienced no homicides. For a city our size, this is an amazing statistic considering the violent world in which we live. Examining reported crime a different way, property crime increased by 5.1% and violent crime decreased by 10.2%, when compared to the previous year. As we initiated last year, the 2004 Annual Report will be offered in both English and Spanish. Both versions will again be available to the public on-line. Finally, I would like to thank you, the City Council, and our community for all the support the Department received this past year. Sincerely, John C. Finch JOHN C. FINCH Chief of Police 2004 – The Year in Review To further our continued commitment to provide a high level of professional police service and to safeguard the Department’s integrity, the Professional Standards Unit reviewed every incident where officers used force to ensure policy compliance and that appropriate procedures were utilized. Internal audits of our Property Room and Mobile Digital Computer transmissions were initiated, as well as data analysis of our officerinvolved traffic collisions and holiday season residential burglaries. At year’s end, the Professional Standards Unit noted the following accomplishments: § No force was used in 99% of our more than 4,200 arrests. This was achieved despite arrests in 2004 increasing 26% over last year. § Tasers were used in 24% of the incidents where officers were compelled to use force and have proven to be an effective tool in apprehending combative suspects. To ensure these devices were being used responsibly, the Professional Standards Unit critiqued each incident where the Taser was used and revised our Taser deployment policy to clarify the parameters for its use. § Thirty-one of the 50 uses of force resulted in training recommendations being made by the Professional Standards Unit. These recommendations were focused on reducing liability, increasing our effectiveness, and keeping officers and the community out of harm’s way. Identifying training needs and making recommendations for improvement will continue to be crucial responsibilities for the Professional Standards Unit. § An officer-involved traffic collision audit and associated PowerPoint presentation completed in 2003 were updated to reflect the latest statistics, causes and trends. Supervisors then used this information to emphasize safe driving with their employees in an effort to mitigate future occurrences, injuries and liability. ~~ ~~ ~~ The Department’s Range Program continued to provide our personnel with the most comprehensive training available, focusing on the importance of threat assessment during carefully designed real-life scenarios, and by using a wide variety of training modes constructed by the Department’s 10 state-certified Range Instructors. Among the training methods instituted were nighttime range instruction, FATS (Firearms Training Simulator) instruction using the latest interactive video training, Simunitions, wherein officers work through a host of role-playing exercises with “paintball”-like cartridges used, if necessary, to evaluate performance. 2 00 4 – The Yea r in Rev iew - continu ed Other continuous instruction included MP-5 and AR-15 range training conducted at a nearby outdoor range to afford realistic environmental challenges, including inclement weather and different times of day. The Department Range Staff is to be commended for attributing to our officers’ firearms proficiency and professionalism. ~~ ~~ ~~ Neighborhood Preservation strives to address the needs of identified neighborhoods through bridge-building between various City departments and residents. Community meetings serve as a means of introduction and are used to share information, which is used to improve the quality of life in the designated “preservation areas.” Neighborhood Preservation also helps coordinate inspection sweeps to address property maintenance and building code violations. In conjunction with these efforts, we perform outreach to property owners and managers providing education and assistance as appropriate. “Community Clean-Up Days” are conducted with volunteers to remove blighting influences. In addition to providing a vital link to the community, a team of police officers is assigned to the preservation areas. These officers work closely with residents to help eliminate criminal activity from these areas. ~~ ~~ ~~ Early in 2004 committees were formed to address crime trends in Auto Theft, Burglary and Robbery. The committees were chaired by Detective sergeants and consisted of patrol officers and detectives. The committees researched recent trends and made recommendations for combating each crime type. The recommendations encompassed a wide range of options including education of personnel and the public, enforcement and staffing. ~~ ~~ ~~ Residential burglaries occurring between October 1st and December 31 st of 2003 were analyzed to determine when the majority were perpetrated. Information gathered from this analysis was shared with patrol personnel to increase awareness of this “Grinch” type criminal behavior. A 17% decrease in residential burglaries was achieved when compared to the same period last year. ~~ ~~ ~~ Detective Division personnel prepared two fliers concerning crime prevention measures. The first was for auto theft and the second concerned fraud schemes against the elderly. Both fliers were mailed to all Downey residents through their water bills. The fliers alerted residents to crime trends in the City and provided information meant to reduce the risk of becoming a crime victim. ~~ ~~ ~~ 2 00 4 – The Yea r in Rev iew - continu ed The Forensics Unit consists of a Forensics Supervisor, three Forensic Specialists, a Police Assistant assigned to the Property Room, and a part-time intern. The unit processes crime scenes for evidence through photography, video taping, and locating and lifting fingerprints. All unknown fingerprints are entered into the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). Last year, we made 198 positive identifications on fingerprints submitted to AFIS, and the unit responded to 1,950 calls for service. ~~ ~~ ~~ In the 2003 Annual Report, we reported on the arrest of a suspect from a 1994 triple homicide, based largely on the advancements of DNA evidence. In August 2004, the suspect pled guilty to three counts of homicide and was sentenced to life in prison. Further investigation after the conviction led to the discovery that three bodies listed as Jane Does had been discovered in the desert in Nevada in the mid-1990s. DNA from the remains matched the victims’ DNA, and the victims were identified. With the conviction and recovery of the victims’ remains, this case has been brought to closure. ~~ ~~ ~~ In December 2002, due to manpower issues, the two Gang Unit detectives were assigned to other desks in the Detective Division. As a collateral assignment, they were still actively involved in investigating gang crimes and gathering gang intelligence. In February 2004, the Gang Unit was reactivated with two investigators assigned full-time to investigate gang-related issues. The unit was staffed by removing one investigator from a task force and transferring one officer from patrol. The unit has been proactively addressing gang and graffiti-related matters. ~~ ~~ ~~ The Special Enforcement Team processed 143 prospective employee applicants, a 38% increase over last year, and processed 279 police permit applications, a 29% increase over the last 12 months. Additionally, nearly 140 alcohol and tobacco compliance checks were conducted, a significant increase over last year as well. ~~ ~~ ~~ Our Communications Center answered over 30,394 9-1-1 calls for service. Of those calls, over 98% were answered in under 16 seconds. ~~ ~~ ~~ Federal and State grant revenues continue to decline. This year we received approximately $450,000 in funds from different sources for specified purposes. The bulk of this funding consists of Supplemental Law Enforcement funds that help 2 00 4 – The Yea r in Rev iew - continu ed fund our jailer program, and Homeland Security grant funds, which help us acquire new radios and surveillance equipment. These two grants comprise nearly $300,000 of our funds with an additional $95,000 coming from the State Office of Traffic Safety, which will help fund checkpoints and traffic safety programs. Unfortunately, the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant program saw its funds cut by nearly 50%. This money is used to fund the Neighborhood Preservation Program. Regrettably, in the next year’s Federal Budget, the monies available for Local Law Enforcement Grant programs has been reduced by nearly 25% more. Lastly, the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant helps fund our School Police Officer Program. The amounts received in this grant have declined steadily since its inception and now cover only about 15% of the program. The remainder of the funding for this comes from our budget and the Downey Unified School District, as well as the community group Gangs Out of Downey. FBI INDEX CRIMES 1981 - 2004 HOMICIDE RAPE 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2 3 3 3 2 7 5 6 5 1 8 5 3 13 7 7 7 6 9 4 5 1 4 2004 0 24 25 15 22 31 25 19 22 21 21 29 21 28 40 20 33 30 24 17 11 20 17 23 19 ROBBERY 208 208 242 240 213 224 177 262 270 290 320 362 319 401 353 318 303 269 228 177 208 195 216 238 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 117 107 118 93 81 127 116 153 275 215 177 181 167 165 198 232 133 136 127 148 200 270 257 192 1,389 1,353 1,333 1,346 1,191 1,061 901 863 899 1,056 1,080 899 827 840 848 932 763 635 681 499 490 556 589 548 BURGLARY LARCENY - THEFT 2,145 2,282 2,001 2,087 2,240 2,321 2,006 2,043 2,282 1,967 1,975 1,985 1,728 1,882 2,096 2,077 1,965 1,890 1,606 1,430 1,793 1,595 1,818 2,109 MOTOR 579 699 666 507 605 682 706 875 1,211 1,096 1,018 1,139 1,157 1,198 1,269 1,185 1,247 1,186 978 811 999 1,064 1,178 1,113 VEHICLE THEFT TOTALS 4,464 4,677 4,378 4,298 4,363 4,447 3,930 4,224 4,963 4,646 4,607 4,592 4,229 4,539 4,791 4,784 4,448 4,146 3,646 3,080 3,715 3,698 4,085 4,219 FBI INDEX CRIMES 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1980 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 STATISTICAL DATA 1994-2004 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 8 409 868 4 374 795 9 344 700 2 352 695 7 436 689 2 416 581 3 440 401 9 477 415 3 458 400 1,285 1,173 1,053 1,049 1,132 999 844 901 861 2 469 566 235 1,272 3 489 882 222 1,596 REPORTED CRIMES & INCIDENTS 13,745 14,709 14,136 14,501 14,241 14,385 13,941 13,891 12,297 13,933 14,129 TRAFFIC CITATIONS Moving Non-Moving TOTAL VEHICLE CITES 15,675 16,182 31,857 17,613 15,065 32,678 20,010 20,012 40,022 18,350 22,014 40,364 18,924 20,777 39,701 20,205 24,845 45,050 20,685 24,777 45,462 16,237 24,504 40,741 16,939 31,042 47,981 14,427 31,184 45,611 16,001 26,478 42,479 ARRESTS Adult Juvenile TOTAL ARRESTS/CITES 3,724 782 4,506 3,324 783 4,107 3,250 910 4,160 3,398 1,192 4,590 3,527 1,224 4,751 3,379 948 4,327 4,152 904 5,056 3,857 810 4,667 3,906 879 4,785 2,648 703 3,351 3,297 931 4,228 TRAFFIC COLLISION REPORTS Fatal Injury Property Damage Hit and Run TOTAL COLLISIONS DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION CHIEF OF POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES UNIT ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT DETAIL TRAINING FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION WATCH 1 (2130-0730) Uniform Services Desk/Jail/Communications WATCH II (0700-1700) SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT TEAM DETECTIVE DIVISION GENERAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS Robbery/Homicide Sex Crimes Juvenile CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY Uniform Services Desk/Jail/Communications PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS WATCH III (1600-0200) Burglary/Auto Theft Forgery/Gen. Assignment Traffic Follow-up SPECIAL INVESTIGATION SECTION CODE ENFORCEMENT NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION Uniform Services Desk/Jail/Communications NARCOTICS/VICE UNIT TRAFFIC UNIT RECORDS GANG UNIT IDENTIFICATION UNIT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS PERSONNEL ROSTER Downey Police Department AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2004 ADMINISTRATION DIVISION Chief of Police Finch, John C. Records Supervisor Harrison, Lorraine A. Secretary to the Chief of Police Wild, Patricia N. Police Records Specialist I Christiansen, Patricia A. Doyle, Brandi A. P/T Dutot, Margaret E. Lizarraga, Denice R. P/T Lopez, Adriana Henson, Jessica W. Kohatsu, Momi N. Pungdumri, Viyarat Silveira, Linda D. Tuckett, Rosemary Wilson, Cheryl A. Captain Miller, Michael Executive Secretary Reyes, Luz M. ** Lieutenant Garza, Stephen D. McCulloch, William J. Police Records Specialist II Hughes, Marilynn C. Rodriguez, Maria Williams, Lynette M. Special Enforcement Team Loughner, Scott R. McDaniel, Mark, Cpl. Stenographer P/T Babilius, Charlene B. Guitron, Julia Lino, Lavender K. Neely, Merrilee M. Robles, Denise L. Watanabe, Margo S. Training Coordinator Hernandez, Paul J.,Cpl. Police Aide I P/T Guevara, Magali Sergeant Murray, Dan R. Senior Code Enforcement Officer Eggert, Joseph F. Administrative Clerk I Faulkner, Marie C. Code Enforcement Officer Detterich, Mark V. P/T Myers, George L. Seib, Vicki E. Walker, Edward S Weinrich, Robert L. Wilson, Laura L. Zia, Amir A. Neighborhood Preservation Coordinator Galvan, Mark J. Chaplains Guerra, Mario (Volunteer) Kravig, Glenn (Volunteer) Lopez, Manuel (Volunteer) Police Officer Recruit Tipton, Tosh D. **Promotions in 2004 PERSONNEL ROSTER Downey Police Department AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2004 FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION Captain Campos, Roy Secretary Gill, Darita P Lieutenant Charles, Carl D. Esteves, Jerry R. Pruitt, Terry A. Sergeant Ballou, Richard L. Guthrie, Steven J. Irizabal, Alex M. Mendoza, Kathleen M. Milligan, Dean R. Murray, Leslie R. Olson, Ronald D. Patrick, Randall C. Rego, Phillip R. Romero, Ralph J. Toledo, Gilbert Accident Investigator Gutierrez, Rosario, Cpl.** Motor Officer Bauer, Anthony B., Cpl. Biarnesen, Keith R. Haxton, Mark L., Cpl. McNeill, Rodney J., Cpl. Miller, Perry S., Cpl. Penrose, Sean P., Cpl. Raymond, Allan W., Cpl. Walton, James M., Cpl. Patrol Officer Aldridge, David B. Bedoka, Christopher Bejines, Carlos H. Blackstad, Michael T. Boggs, Garth C., Cpl. Brazil, Adrian R. Burney, Glenn T. Bustos, Jose A. Chamberlin, Peter L. Devine, Tristine M. Dillow, Donald R. Doyle, Dustin R Galindo, Michael H. Garcia, Steven J. Gee, Rhonald E., Cpl. ** Gellis, Yolanda Goeckner, Terence L., Cpl. Gomez, Jose J. Hano, Edward F. Joy, Leandra M. Kautz, William J. Kelly, Edward A., Cpl. Kendall, Kevin L., Cpl. Klevos, Jason P. Kroll, Norman G., Cpl. Kurtz, Christopher J. Lacy, Leigh M., Cpl. Lau, Timothy Y. Llamas, Jose Lockwood, Todd M. Maher, Christopher L. Massie, Gerald W., Cpl. McCaster, Kevin D., Cpl. Norman, Ronald B., Cpl. Pelayo, Jaime J., Cpl.** Pope, Michael R., Cpl. Prentice, Justin E. Quinonez, Rolando L. Roberts, Ethan L. Rosario, Vincent R. Runyan, Scott I. Samano, Daniel J., Cpl. Sherman, Boady L., Cpl. Shockey, Richard S., Cpl. Stroup, Lawrence B. Tuttle, Richard W., Cpl. Villegas, Angel Weinrich, Nathan T. Welander, Bernard A. Wojciechowski, Joanne M. Yepes, Jonathan A. Police Assistant Bruner, Jeana M. Diers, Barbara A. Medina, Luis Meteyor, Toshiba M. Scire, Susan R. Dispatch Supervisor Calhoun, Heidi H. Communications Operator Behrens, Hailey S. P/T Butler, Sheri Beth G. Casados, Lisa M. Coyne, James E. P/T Felix, Terry A. Flinn, Brian M. Foster, Rhonda D. Ruiz, Maribel Ruiz, Marisa F. Shore, Melinda K. P/T Uva, Marie A. P/T Wells, Margarita Zimmerman, Lisa M. P/T Parking Enforcement Melcarek, Mary A. Roldan, Vincent B. Police Aide I P/T Aguilar, Carolina P. Alech, Lillian E. Bonilla, Brian M. Olivas, Carmen Soler Villagrana, Crystal M. **Promotions in 2004 PERSONNEL ROSTER Downey Police Department AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2004 DETECTIVE DIVISION Captain Dryer, Mark A. Secretary/Steno Infante, Ileana Curtis, Deborah A. Lieutenant Heckel, James M. Sergeant Calhoun, Jeffrey L. Griffin, Gregory N. Wells, Randy R. Investigator Aubuchon, Steven R., Cpl. Baker, Brian D., Cpl. Cooper, Dwayne, Cpl. Del Rio, Robert, Cpl. Galindo, Mark A., Cpl. Gatfield, Sam W., Cpl. Griffin, Jeffrey P., Cpl. Hansen, Christopher P., Cpl. Hidalgo, Dwayne A., Cpl. Hill, Jeffrey J., Cpl Koppes, Paul J., Cpl. McCullah, Herbert E. III, Cpl. Medina, Lorraine, Cpl.** Parino, Michael V., Cpl.** Price, Jerry A., Cpl. Salazar, Raul, Cpl. Sanchez, Javier, Cpl. Trevino, Maria A., Cpl.** Zimmerman, David K., Cpl. Sr. Forensic Specialist Fitz-Gerald, Gail M. Forensic Specialist Hiler, Ted Petersen, Karen Stickley, Christine M. Martinez, Gladys E., Intern P/T Police Assistant Cole, Leisure L. Smith, David A. Police Aide I P/T Diaz, Jacqueline R. Network Engineer Parker, Craig D. **Promotions in 2004 Farewell/Welcome RECENTLY ONBOARD CICILY J. CANTACESSI, Police Records Specialist I P/T MARGARET E. DUTOT, Police Records Specialist 1 P/T ADRIANA LOPEZ, Police Records Specialist 1 TODD M. LOCKWOOD, Police Officer Recruit GLADYS MARTINEZ, Intern JOSE LLAMAS, Police Officer Recruit ADRIAN R. BRAZIL, Police Officer Recruit MICHAEL W. SWISHER, Police Officer Recruit GRISELDA E. MARQUEZ, Police Aide P/T LINDA D. SILVEIRA, Police Records Specialist 1 MELINDA K. SHORE, Communications Operator P/T MARIE CARMEN FAULKNER, Administrative Clerk I JOANNE M. WOJCIECHOWSKI, Police Officer TOSH D. TIPTON, Police Officer Recruit CAROLINA P. AGUILAR, Police Aide P/T STEPHANIE L. MAURER, Communications Operator CARMEN SOLER OLIVAS, Police Aide P/T MAGALI GUEVARA, Police Aide P/T LISA M. ZIMMERMAN, Communications Operator P/T February 2, 2004 February 7, 2004 March 8, 2004 March 29, 2004 March 29, 2004 April 5, 2004 April 5, 2004 April 5, 2004 April 9, 2004 June 7, 2004 August 2, 2004 August 16, 2004 August 16, 2004 August 23, 2004 August 30, 2004 September 13, 2004 November 1, 2004 November 1, 2004 November 3, 2004 RETIRED MICHAEL S. KINCAID, Corporal/Detective JANICE A. BOWEN, Executive Secretary RALPH D. BRUNER, Corporal/Detective JEFFREY B. TOUSSIENG, Corporal/Detective April 9, 2004 April 11, 2004 July 9, 2004 November 20, 2004 RESIGNED BRADLEY J. SCHMIDT, Police Officer BOBBIE L. FIFE, Police Assistant ANGIE NUNEZ-YOTTER, Police Records Specialist 1 CLARISSA PRENTICE, Police Aide P/T JOE A. MENCHACA, Police Officer SKYLER L. BRYANT, Police Aide P/T CICILY J. CANTACESSI, Police Records Specialist I P/T GRISELDA E. MARQUEZ, Police Aide P/T SARAI BOSQUET, Parking Enforcement Officer LISA M. ZIMMERMAN, Corporal/Detective STEPHANIE L. MAURER, Communications Operator JOHN D. MENESES, Police Aide P/T MICHAEL W. SWISHER, Police Officer January 7, 2004 January 28, 2004 February 28, 2004 March 19, 2004 March 25, 2004 May 19, 2004 July 9, 2004 August 18, 2004 October 15, 2004 November 3, 2004 November 4, 2004 December 2, 2004 December 14, 2004 Downey Police Explorers Back (L/R): David Hernandez, Ingvar Corona, Zachary Piccot, Kenneth Christie, Daniel Rios, Matthew Thomas, and Alberto Haro. Front (L/R): Cassandra Salazar, Nellie Melgarejo, Jane Guzman, and Yesenia Vasquez. The Downey Police Department Explorers are volunteers between the ages of 14 and 21 who are interested in serving their community while learning about careers in law enforcement. Through a variety of hands-on and educational learning activities, the Police Explorers develop personal discipline, ethical values, teamwork, and an appreciation for community volunteerism. This past year, the explorers participated in many community activities such as the City’s annual Kids Day, Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt, Pumpkin Patch Halloween Party, the Downey Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Lane Parade, Home Depot’s Kids Workshops, and child safety fingerprinting. They were also honored to lead the flag salute at the 2004 City Council Reorganization Ceremony. SPECIAL RECOGNITION Throughout 2004, several of our Department employees were recognized by community groups for exemplary public service. The Department is grateful and proud of the hard work and dedication put forth by these Department members. MASONIC LODGE Annually, the Masonic Lodge honors members of the Police Department for their outstanding public service to the City of Downey. This year’s recipients were: E d Kelly * Corporal Mary Melcarek * Parking Enforcement Officer Mark McDaniel Corporal METROPOLITAN LODGE #352 In September, at their Constitution Observance Day ceremony, the Metropolitan Lodge honored: Randy Patrick Sergeant CHP STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERY AWARD The CHP “10851” Award recognizes officers who recover a specified number of stolen vehicles. Leading the Department in this effort were: Jason Klevos Police Officer * Chris Kurtz * Police Officer Justin Prentice Police Officer * Nate Weinrich Police Officer MADD MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) will recognize one of our officers for the outstanding work he provided to the community in 2004 by apprehending 55 drunk drivers. Honored will be: Jason Klevos Police Officer