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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCollege Station Police 1987 Annual ReportImpel Ir F'f IW" POUCE do� -17 1987 Annual Report LETTER FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE I City of College Station POLICE DEPARTMENT `/ POST OFFICE BOX 9960 2611 TEXAS AVENUE COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 77840-0960 Mr. William King Cole City Manager College Station, Texas Dear Mr. Cole, Please find enclosed the 1987 Police Department Annual Report which summarizes the various activities and programs during the year. Continually striving to improve services to the community is a challenge that confronts all departments. Significant steps were made in 1987 by the police department towards this goal through reorganization, expanded in-service training, a new facility, new uniforms, and a revised policy manual. The tireless efforts of our employees to improve the quality of life in College Station is truly a great source of pride for me. I trust that this annual report and the accomplishments it depicts will enable others to share in that sense of pride. We look forward to the challenges of 1988 with the knowledge we have the continued support of administration, council, and the citizens of College Station. Sincerely, Michael L. Strope Chief of Police 1987 Annual Report TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 ......... ............... ................ sees* ............................. ............. ...mese...................... ........Law Enforcement Code of Ethics 2 ............. ................ ............ .................................. .....0 .................................................... Office of the Chief of Police 3..........................................................................................................................................Organizational Structure 4...............................................................................................................................................Organizational Goals 5.......................................................................................................................Administrative Goals and Objectives 6..................................................................................................................................................Budget Information 7.........................................................................................................................................................Internal Affairs 9......................................................................................................................................................Services Bureau 10-11 ............... ................................ .................. ............... "I ........................................... Technical Services Division 12-14 ..... ............... ................................................. ....... I .................................................... Special Services Division 15 ...... ................ ................. ........... ......0 .......... 1...... ...... ...9404... ........................ ..... .... ........... Citizen's Police Academy 16................................................................................................................................................Operations Bureau 7-18 ...... .................. ............... ................. ................... "I .............. .............................. Criminal Investigations Division 19-22..................................................................................................................................... Uniform Patrol Division 25-27............................................................................................................................................. General Statistics 28........................................................................................................................................................About our City 29-35..............................................................................................................................................About our People 36.......................................................................................................................................................... Accreditation THIS REPORT WAS PREPARED BY THE RESEARCH AND PLANNING SECTION OF THE COLLEGE STATION TEXAS POLICE DEPARTMENT Acknowledgements LieutenantIrvin Todd............................................................................................................................Photography SergeantGary Norton........................................................................................................................... Photography CTWP Apple Computers.............................................................................................. Use of Lase rWriterTM Printer 1 LAW ENFORCEnEN? CODE OF ETHICS As a Law Enforcement Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard Gives and property; to protect the i.nti.ocent against deception, the tweak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the Constitu- tional rigFtits of all men to Liberty, eauaGity, , and justice. 'L w iGG keep my private Gif e unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the f ace of danger, scorn, or ridicule; develop self - restraints and be constantly mind f uG of the weGf are of otFtiers . j-Gonest in thought and deed in both my personal and off iciaG Gif e, I will be exemplary on obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a con f idential nature or that is can f ided to me in my of f icial capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the per f ormance of my duty . 1 will never act officiously or permit personal f eeUngs, prejudices, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no cotnprotnise f or cr%tne and twitfv relentless prosecution of criminals, '4 w i fG enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or f avor, malice or ill twill, never eli .pGoying unnecessary f orce or violence and never accepting gratuLoties. 'L recognize the badge of my off ice as a symbol of public f aith, and '4 accept it as a public trust to be held so Gong as I am true to the ethics of the police service. '4 tiviGG constantly strive to acFtiieve tFtiese objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen prof essi,on . . law enforcement. International Association of Chiefs of Police, Inc. Page 1 1987 Annual Report OFFICE OF THE CHIEF Chief Strope took over leadership of the department on 7/20/ 87, following the retirement of Chief Marvin Byrd on 1/31/87. Chief Strope came to College Station from Stillwater, Okla- homa where he served as chief of police from February 1984 until coming to College Station. He was selected for the position of chief of police from a field of more than 90 candidates after an extensive selection process lasting nearly six months. Chief Strope brings with him an extensive background in police management and administration. Before going to Stillwater, Oklahoma as chief of police, he served with the Springfield, Missouri Police Department from June 1970 to February 1984. While at Springfield, he advanced from the rank of patrol officer to lieutenant in command of the administrative services divi- sion. During his employment with Springfield he served in the positions of patrol officer, training officer, patrol sergeant, major crimes investigator, and division commander. Chief Strope graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from Drury College (Springfield) in 1975 with major emphasis in law enforcement, sociology, and psychol- ogy. He received his Master of Science from Central Mis- souri State University in 1978 with major emphasis in criminal justice administration. CHIEF MICHAEL L. STROPE The professional philosophy of Chief Strope is "to establish an organizational structure which delineates responsibility and enhances goal attainment through team work; to provide for the professional development of each individual employee to the maximum extent possible; to ensure the highest quality of service available in balance with community needs and resources." MANAGEMENT INTERNAL AFFAIRS Page 2 BUDGET 1987 Annual Report Public Information Operations Bureau Police Reserves Secretary Div. Narcotics Investigator Crime Scene Technician Investigations Section Crimes Against Persons Unit Crimes Against Property Unit Juvenile Investigations Unit Patrol Section First Watch Selective Traffic Enforcement Unit Squad 1 Squad 2 Patrol Section Second Watch Squad 3 Squad 4 PatroISquad Thir I Planning/Research Warrants Animal Ctrl. School Xing. K-9 Unit Page 3 Services Bureau Secretary Systems Analyst Tech Property Evidence Supplies Section Jail Communications Section Shift 1 Shift 2 L—ZShift 3 Records Section Shift 1 Shift 2 Building Maintenance Special Services Crime Prevention Section Recruitment Training Section School Liaison Officer Permits and Licenses Traffic/Crime Analyst COLLEGE STATION POLICE DEPARTMENT Sworn ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Non -Sworn 1 Chief Citizens of College Station 1 Adm. Secretary 2 Majors 2 Secretary 0 Captain 1 Program Analyst 6 Lieutenants City Council 2 Animal Control Officers 9 Sergeants 3 Jail/Comm. Supervisors 20 Senior Officers 9 Dispatcher/Jailors 24 Patrol Officers 1 Communications Operator City Manager 1 Records Supervisor 62 Total - plus 8 reserve officers 4 Records Technicians 1 Custodian Chief of Police "The first myth of 25 Total management is that it inspections Internal Affairs Adm. Secretary exists " Public Information Operations Bureau Police Reserves Secretary Div. Narcotics Investigator Crime Scene Technician Investigations Section Crimes Against Persons Unit Crimes Against Property Unit Juvenile Investigations Unit Patrol Section First Watch Selective Traffic Enforcement Unit Squad 1 Squad 2 Patrol Section Second Watch Squad 3 Squad 4 PatroISquad Thir I Planning/Research Warrants Animal Ctrl. School Xing. K-9 Unit Page 3 Services Bureau Secretary Systems Analyst Tech Property Evidence Supplies Section Jail Communications Section Shift 1 Shift 2 L—ZShift 3 Records Section Shift 1 Shift 2 Building Maintenance Special Services Crime Prevention Section Recruitment Training Section School Liaison Officer Permits and Licenses Traffic/Crime Analyst 1987 Annual Report COLLEGE STATION POLICE DEPARTMENT COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS To Protect Life, Liberty, and Property To Reduce Criminal Opportunity To Recover Lost or Stolen Property To Preserve Civil Order To Investigate Crime To Enforce Statutory Law To Apprehend Violators and Vigorously Seek Prosecution To Provide Assistance and Service Through Education, Advice, and Referral Page 4 1987 Annual Report COLLEGE STATION POLICE DEPARTMENT - ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION STATEMENT OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FISCAL YEAR 1987/88 ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: 1. Provide guidance and direction to all operational components within the department. 2. Establishment of departmental goals and objectives. 3. Prepare adequate budget and manpower requests to enable the department to achieve its stated mission. 4. Provide policy and procedures that ensure consistency and continuity of effort. GOALS: To serve the citizens and visitors of our city and ensure their safety and security by: 1. enforcing the laws of the state and municipal ordinances. 2. providing for the protection of life and property. 3. education in the areas of crime prevention, personal safety, and the law OBJECTIVES: 1. Complete and implement a new policy and procedures manual. 2. Complete and implement a reorganization of the administrative structure of the department. 3. Begin formal steps for accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. 4. Finalize divisional goals and objectives and initiate follow-up reports. Page 5 4 3 1987 Annual Report L 2.4 4.50% 1983/84 1984/85 1985/86 1986/87 1987/88 6.12% APPROVED EXPENDITURES 1987/88 2.12% Page 6 Total $3,143,721 Salaries $2,442,630 ® Supplies 141,361 El Maintenance 77,818 Services 222,862 ❑ Miscellaneous 66,750 ® Equipment 192,300 Total $3,143,721 1987 Annual Report INTERNAL AFFAIRS Many people have a misconception as to the function of the Internal Affairs component within a police department. The movies and television normally depict the internal affairs investigatortrying to prove that a cop has gone bad. While the investigation of an officer accused or suspected of criminal acts would certainly be a vital function of the Internal Affairs component, the vast majority of internal affairs investigations are related to citizen complaints. All official complaints against an officer or the department, when reported, are investigated. Once the investigation is complete, the citizen making the complaint is advised as to the disposition of that complaint. The chief of police makes the final determination as to the disposition of any internal investigation. Upon completion of an investigation, the complaint may be classified in any one of five ways by the chief of police: Unfounded The allegation is false or not factual Not Involved The employee was not present at the time the incident occurred Exonerated The incident occurred but the actions of the employee were lawful and proper Not Sustained There is insufficient evidence to prove or disprove the allegation Sustained The allegation is supported by sufficient evidence INVESTIGATIONS CONDUCTED Year Complaints Unfounded Not Involved Exonerated Not Sustained Sustained 1986 6 4 0 0 0 2 1987 15 5 0 4 1 5 TYPE OF COMPLAINTS (1987) Category Number Discourteousness 3 Improper Conduct 4 Improper Procedures 6 Simple Assault 1 Theft 1 DISPOSITION OF SUSTAINED COMPLAINTS Category Number Disposition Improper Procedures 4 1 - Letter of Reprimand 1 - Counseling from bureau commander 2 - Counseling from supervisor Improper Conduct (five employees involved) Page 7 2 - Letters of Reprimand 1 - One day suspension 2 - Two days suspension/6 mos. probation PLANNING/RESEARCH 1987 Annual Report ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY Cheryl has served as administrative secretary for the department since her employment on March 1, 1979. Her primary function is secretary to the chief of police. Cheryl also maintains all fiscal records for the department and is responsible for purchasing functions. All things are possible, except skiing through a revolving door" Corkey came to the department on 10/16/82. On 2/1/87 he was temporarily assigned to administration from the criminal investigations division. His responsibility is to rewrite the department policy and procedures manual. He was also appointed as accreditation manager for the department. "Any simple theory will be worded in the most complex Residents give high ratings to schools, police B. NL(a 54710%-1 Bn.n 21,xn Cold: sur., Bran{.rlkdr Sw:un rts Wcns w smpsn.m. N ^nElc w )) Ir Mxi 11-1. P- 14 - n• mpm c^'*r- n ..dle.,e!« Te •.. dr.ur dlr! «..l r. r„ r..fn.,: �v Iun1Ln Mcuwn. cnrR. 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POLL r e Page 8 CORKEY SANDEL SERVICES BUREAU MAJOR JOHN KENNEDY 1987 Annual Report Major Kennedy came to the department on 1/16/78 upon retiring from the U.S. Navy after twenty years of service. While in the Navy he served as a drug abuse education specialist and chief criminal investigator. He attended both the Naval and Air Force military police schools. Since beginning his career with the department Major Kennedy has served as a patrol officer, administrative sergeant, administrative lieutenant, captain of service operations, and commander of the services bureau. Major Kennedy is a graduate of the 138th session of the FBI National Academy. I Services Bureau I Records Training Evidence ` / Secretary Jail \ Property Communications Crime Prevention Techical.Services Systems Analyst \ Recruiting "Logic is a systematic method of coming to the wrong conclusion with confidence" GRETCHEN BEASLEY Gretchen came to the department cn 10/23/86 and is currently assigned as secretaryto the Services Bureau. She provides secretairal services for all the sections within the Services Bureau. Systems Analyst j I Special Services RONNIE HORCICA "The attention span of a computer is only as long as its electrical cord" Ronnie began his employment on 1/16/84 as a dis- patcher. He is presently a systems analyst and is responsible for the programming and maintenance of the department's central computer. Page 9 LT. MASON NEWTON 1987 Annual Report TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION 'Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from majic" The Technical Services Division is the second largest division within the department and employs a majority of civilian personnel. This division consists of 19 members, including 1 lieutenant, 3 communication shift supervisors, 8 dispatchers, 1 records technician supervisor, 4 record technicians, 1 communications operator, 1 traffic/crime analyst and 1 cus- todian. PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE PROPERTY: All property that is associated with the department, whether it be found property; recovered property; or property belonging to the department, is the responsibility of the property and evidence section of the department. In addition to the secure storage and return to the lawful owner of found and/or recovered property, this section is charged with the responsibility of the lawful and proper disposition of special categories of property such as firearms and alcoholic beverages. EVIDENCE: The proper handling of evidence is of critical importance to a law enforcement agency. The property and evidence section is respon- sible for this function. Evidence is logged, secured, sent for laboratory analysis, presented for court, and disposed of in accordance to strict guidelines. Of prime importance in criminal cases is that the chain of custody of evidence be maintained so that the evidence will be admissible in court. Page 10 Technical Services Division Property Evidence Supplies Section Jail Communicatins Section Shift 1 Shift 2 Shift 3 Records Section Traffic/Crime Shift 1 Analyst I Shift 2 1 Building Maintenance 1987 Annual Report JAIL AND COMMUNICATIONS This section is responsible for the jail and dispatch functions of the department. Each line employee in this section, other than the communications operator, serves in the dual capacity of dispatcher and jailor. DISPATCH: Dispatchers are responsible for assigning call for service to the various patrol units that are on duty. This section receives emergency 911 calls and dispatches patrol units to the scene. Direct communications with the city fire department allows the dispatcher to quickly summon ambulance and fire fighting equipment when needed. In 1984 the department implemented a computer aided dispatch (CAD) system. This system provides a fast and efficient method of recording calls for service and units dispatched. It also assists the dispatcher in keeping track of the various patrol units and where they are, eliminating the need of manual logging. JAIL: The department jail facility is classified as a temporary holding facility. The average stay in the facility is less than 24 hours. The facility is used primarily for Class C misdemeanor arrests however, Class A and B misdemeanor and felony arrestees may be incarcerated in the facility pending transportation to the county jail or other appropriate facility. The new police building provided for an expanded and improved jail facility. The number of cells were increased from three to six. The expanded facility also includes a DWI testing room, an ID room, and a large temporary holding cell for multiple arrests. Video monitors and a voice communications system provide increased security for inmates and employees. RECORDS A law enforcement agency, by the nature of its task, creates an immense amount of paper work. Records, reports, and forms are received on a 24 hour basis. This task of maintaining and organizing this great amount of paperwork lies with the records section of the department. The same mini -computer that handles ourcomputer aided dispatch also allows for computerized record keeping. This system provides for fast and efficient data entry and retrieval of information. In addition, all paper records are in the process of being converted to microfilm to save storage space and provide faster retrieval. National Ni, -,ht Out un TUcsdav: location changed to Olsen Field NIC 6 Page 11 t —V LT. BERNIE KAPELLA CRIME PREVENTION SECTION 1987 Annual Report SPECIAL SERVICES DIVISION The Special Services Division consists of 4 members, including 1 lieutenant, 1 sergeant, and two senior officers. This division is concerned with the aspects of training, crime prevention, and education. "You can never tell which way the train went by looking at the track" The crime prevention section can be considered as the educational and public relations component of the department. This section conducts numerous programs, seminars, and activities to educate citizens of College Station is ways to reduce criminal opportunity and therefore reduce criminal activity. From local businesses to private homes to local schools, the crime prevention section is active in educating, counseling, and helping the citizens of our community. Special Services I Crime Prevention Section Recruitment Training Section School Liaison Officer Permits and Licenses In 1987 the crime prevention section was awarded 8th place in national competition for its participation in the "National Night Out" campaign. 1987 showed an increase in nearly every area in which the crime prevention section is involved. Local businesses requesting presentations from the crime prevention section in 1987 were: H&M Texaco, Broach Oil, Foleys, Hampton Inn, Skaggs Alpha Beta, Post Oak Mall, Lamar Savings, Campus Photo, Aggieland Credit Union, Camelot Records, Farmers Market, Texas Municipal PowerAgency (Carlos), Black Belt Academy, University National Bank, Ramada Inn, and Texas A&M University. Page 12 1986 1987 Neighborhood Watch Talks 18 31 Tours of police building 23 14 Sexual Assault Presentations 11 10 Presentations to Children's Groups 32 40 Presentations to Businesses 32 24 Presentations to Civic Groups 9 15 Business Security Surveys 2 13 Residential Security Surveys 142 221 Neighborhood Watch Groups Certified 24 26 Local businesses requesting presentations from the crime prevention section in 1987 were: H&M Texaco, Broach Oil, Foleys, Hampton Inn, Skaggs Alpha Beta, Post Oak Mall, Lamar Savings, Campus Photo, Aggieland Credit Union, Camelot Records, Farmers Market, Texas Municipal PowerAgency (Carlos), Black Belt Academy, University National Bank, Ramada Inn, and Texas A&M University. Page 12 1987 Annual Report Local civic groups requesting presentations were: Rape Crisis Center, Optimist Club, Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints, Off -Campus Center, Cub Scouts, College Station Independent School District Day Camp, Aldersgate Methodist Church, Daisy Scouts, and A&M Presbyterian Church. RECRUITMENT/TRAINING SECTION The positive recruitment, selection, and placement of high caliber personnel, not just the elimination of the least qualified, should be the intent of any good recruitment and selection process. When vacancies occur, it isthe responsibility of the recruiting and training section to select and train the highest caliber of personnel available, in a manner that is equitable and nondiscriminatory. Recruit officer selection involves a stringent twelve step process beginning with the application and ending with final selection. Civilian employee selection involves a similiar selection process consisting of nine or ten steps, dependent upon position. Training is vital if an employee is to work efficiently and effectively. After an employee has completed a full-time course of study in the basic police academy, the department continues the officer's training on a regular basis by providing both in-house and outside training opportunities. The recruiting/training section is responsible for the development and implementation of meaningful training programs. In addition, this section also evaluates new police training techniques and police products. Hours of outside training given: 1986 4,078 hours Agencies providing training in 1987: Texas Engineering Extension Service Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Criminal Justice Info. User's Group Austin Police Dept. Brenham Police Dept. Ferris Police Dept. Los Angeles Police Dept. (California) Richardson Police Department Career Track Seminars Texas Municipal League Institute of Police Technology & Mgmt. 1987 3,636 hours Sam Houston State University Texas Crime Prevention Institute Arlington Police Dept. Baytown Police Dept. Dallas County Sheriff's Office Killeen Police Dept. Navasota Police Department TAMU Veterinarian Medical Center The Traffic Institute, Northwestern University Texas Accreditation Coalition Texas Dept. of Human Resources Page 13 1987 Annual Report Recruiting/Training (cont.) Hours of in-house training given in 1987: 1,608 Average training hours per sworn employee: 1986 - 100 1987-92 In-house training courses taught in 1987: Emergency Vehicle Operators Course I Merit Evaluation Update Basic Straight Baton Techniques Introduction to Accreditation Evidence Handling Procedures -Crime Prevention Introduction to the Revised Policy Manual Officers attending the police officers basic academy 1986 Boyd, Jim Eldredge, Joe Hill, Billy Jacquet, Eric Nations, Sam SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER 1987 Armstrong, Thomas Massey, Patrick Walker, John 1987 marked the beginning of the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance in Education) in our local schools. Crime prevention officer Bob Price was sent to California for extensive training in this program and is assigned full-time to work with our local schools. The program was introduced at Oakwood Elementary School (fifth grade) and will be expanded from there. OTHER FUNCTIONS The Special Services Division serves the community in other ways also. All wrecker and taxi services which operate within the city of College Station must be in- spected and receive permits to operate. This division handled 72 abandoned or junked vehicles, both in 1986 and 1987, helping to remove traffic hazards and keeping the streets of our city more attractive. The annual Easter Egg Hunt and Fishin Fun, along with the Christmas and Thanksgiving food drives for needy families, provide additional services to the community. Elementary school children are taught traffic safety while having fun at Safety City. Page 14 1 ` 7T 1987 Annual Report CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY The Citizen Police Academy is a concept designed to give the public a working knowledge of the "hows" and "whys" of the College Station Police Department. The slogan of the Citizen Police Academy is "Understanding Through Education". The goals of the Academy are: • To dispel suspicions and misconceptions as to the role of the police department in our community. • To increase rapport with the public through education and contact. • To become more aware of public concerns and feelings regarding the department. The Academy utilized a "two way" approach, with information and education flowing from the citizen to the department as well as from the department to the citizen. It is the desire of the department that the graduates of each Citizen Police Academy will take their new knowledge out into the community and educate others when the opportunity arises. The public benefits from a broader understanding of the intricacies of police work; the department benefits in that public decisions which affect the department and the city will be made with a heightened awareness and better information. The Academy consists of a 30 hour block of instruction. There are a total of ten classes held once each week for three hours. The instruction is comprehensive and each week a different area of the police department is covered. Instruction is provided by the officers and supervisors of the department who work in the particular area being covered. The first Citizen Police Academy conducted by the department began on October 6, 1987 and ended on December 8, 1987. This Academy was attended by twenty-one (21) local citizens. The graduates of this first Academy are: Patricia Boughton Martha Lopez Sandie Walker Jeff Braun Michele Meade Thomas Walusek Pat Cornelison Dennis Meade Madeline Walusek Bob Fritz Janie Mireles Maridon Warden Tam Garland Hugh Nations Diana Westervelt Harry Jones Shirley Redman Mary Wigington Judy LeUnes Chris Sigurdson R.E. Wilson CS residents learn about the law Helping to build an understanding of the College Station Police Depart- ment, citizens of the community took time to learn about the different police agencies and their authorities, the breakdown and structure of the departmen Land received a tour of the facility. Twenty-two College Station resi- dents met Oct.6, for the first meeting of a 10 -week police department education course. The course goal is to rid the public of its misconcep- tions and suspicions concerning the local police department, and it helps officers become aware of the public's feelings towards the facil- ity. "We're telling them exactly what we do," said College Station police Lt. Bernie Kapella. "They get the opportunity to talk to a lot of differ- ent officers who teach the different classes." Page 15 Citizens enrolled in the course learn about criminal, traffic and juvenile law, as well as, investiga- tion procedures, domestic violence fmd communications and records. Kapella said that students role play and watch a simulated building search conducted by the department's police dog. "We also show films that teaches see Class, p.6A 1987 Annual Report OPERATIONS BUREAU IVIAJUK EUCUAK FELDMAN Major Feldman has the longest tenure of any employee in the department. When he started his career on 5/19/65, after playing professional baseball for six years with the San Francisco Giants, the department employeed five people, including himself. While with the department Major Feldman has served as a patrol officer, patrol sergeant, lieutenant of patrol and criminal investigations, captain of patrol and criminal investigations, assistant chief, and commander of the operations bureau. In 1975 Major Feldman received the Liberty Bell Award as the outstanding peace officer in Brazos County. He is a graduate of the 122nd session of the FBI National Academy. Narcotics School Crossing \ / K-9 Traffic Enforcement /Warrants / Reserves Animal Control "Any item when dropped will roll into the least accessible corner" MYRA ASKEW Myra came to the department on 1/1/82 andiscurrently assigned as secretary to the Operations Bureau. She provides secretarial services for all the sections within the Operations Bureau. Operations Bureau Police Reserves j Secretary min ns Div. 40 4 ).4 CAPT. TIM COPPINGER (Reserve) rm ion "If you can't understand it, it is intuitively obvious" Tim began serving as a reserve officer in November of 1978. Tim was later promoted to sergeant of reserves and now serves as captain of reserves. Page 16 LT. WAYNE ONSTOTT 1987 Annual Report CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION "Some people manage by the book, even though they don't know who wrote the book or even what book" The Criminal Investigations Division, referred to as CID, has the responsibility of follow- up investigations of criminal reports. CID consists of eight members, including one lieutenant, one sergeant, and six investigators. Page 17 urlminal Investiqations Div. Narcotics Investigator Crime Scene Technician Investigations Section Crimes Against Persons Unit Crimes Against Property Unit Juvenile Investigations Unit GENERAL STATISTICS 1986 1987 Cases assigned to CID 4645 5360 Cases assigned for follow-up investigation 3224 3212 Percent of referred cases assigned 69% 60% Number of assigned cases cleared 1225 1279 Percent of assigned cases cleared 38% 40% Number of case reports prepared 166 156 3 Criminal Investigations Case Data 6000- Ln 1986 5000 0 1987 H 4000 N 7 N_ N N co co U 0 3000 o: d Q E 2000 � � � N Z l Jlf: 1000 0 Sent toCID Follow-up Cleared Page 17 urlminal Investiqations Div. Narcotics Investigator Crime Scene Technician Investigations Section Crimes Against Persons Unit Crimes Against Property Unit Juvenile Investigations Unit 1987 Annual Report CRIME SCENE TECHNICIAN The position of crime scene technician was created towards the end of 1987 and the department is currently looking for an individual to fill that position. At the present time, individual investigators are responsible for processing crime scenes and evidence. The processing of crime scenes and evidence is a highly specialized task requiring considerable training. The addition of a crime scene technician will relieve the criminal investigator of this task, allowing more investigative time to be spent on the case while at the same time providing a higher degree of expertise in the processing of the scene and evidence. CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS Crimes against persons involve those crimes committed against an individual; such as homicide, assault, rape, or robbery. In these crimes, the sus- pect comes in actual contact with the victim. NARCOTICS CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY Crimes against property involve such acts as forgery, burglary, credit card abuse, and theft. These crimes are usually committed in the absence of the victim. The department assigned an investigator to work with the Department of Public Safety Narcotics Task Force on July 14, 1986. The DPS Task Force works narcotics in a seven county area which includes Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, and Washington counties. In 1986 this detective was responsible for the seizure of $395,200 of controlled substances and drug paraphernilia. In 1987 this figure rose to $8,228,701. JUVENILE INVESTIGATIONS This unit is responsible for the investigation of all crimes committed by persons classified by state law as juveniles. There are many special laws and procedures that apply to the handling of juveniles by law enforcement agencies. CASE MANAGEMENT Case management is a program implemented by Lt. Onstott when he became the division commander in December of 1987. This program is designed to determine whether or not a case is assigned to an investigator for follow-up investigation. The process involves a set of factors that are weighted in accordance to the amount of information that is available concerning the case. This system helps to prevent cases on which there is insufficient information for proper investigation from being assigned, thus allowing more time to be spent on cases that are solvable. If a case is not assigned, the complainant is notified of that fact and given the reasons. The complainant is also given a phamplet which outlines things they can do to assist the department in obtaining adequate information to investigate a case. Page 18 LT. MIKE MATHEWS 1987 Annual Report UNIFORM DIVISION LT. MIKE PATTERSON "Whenever a system becomes completely defined, some fool discovers something which either abolishes the system or expands it beyond recognition" The uniform patrol division is the largest division both within the operations bureau and the department. This division currently consists of 42 members, including 3 lieutenants, 7 sergeants, 6 senior officers, and 26 police officers. This division is the most "visible" component of the department. The uniformed officer is the "first line" police officer and is responsible for responding to the vast majority of citizen calls for service. All officer's in this division patrol an assigned beat or district in a patrol car. They are responsible for responding to citizen calls for service, working accidents, enforcing traffic laws, enforcing city ordinances, and keeping the peace. There are patrol officers on the streets of College Station performing these functions twenty- four hours each day, seven days a week, three hundred and sixty- five days each year. Economic pressures have impacted municipal budgets in the same manner they have affected the business sector. This has presented an even greater challenge for police administrators and supervisors to provide continuing and often greater levels of service to the community with no or little increase in manpower or resources. Page 19 LT. IRVIN TODD unitorm Division Warrants Patrol Section First Watch Animal Ctrl. Selective Traffic Enforcement Unit Squad 1 Squad 2 Patrol Section Second Watch =Squad =quad Patrol Section r Third Watch L Squad 5 Squad 6 School Xing. K-9 Unit 1987 Annual Report ANIMAL CONTROL The responsibility of animal control in the city has be- longed to humane officers Charles Hunneycutt and Malone "Rocky" Smith for the past several years. Rocky came to the department on October 16,1980 and Charles started on August 16, 1982. While most humane officer duties are rather routine and consist mainly of picking up stray or unlicensed dogs and cats and returning them to the owner or taking them to the animal shelter, Charles and Rocky have had some unusual experiences. A lion; a nine foot python; a 300 pound wild boar; an alligator walking down the sidewalk; a horse walking down Texas Ave; are a few of the unusual calls these officers have handled. t ANIMALS TAKEN TO THE BRAZOS VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER Citizens Humane Officers 1986 859 991 1987 876 985 Totals 1986 1,850 1987 1,861 SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS The safety of our school children is of major concern to parents and the department. College Station Police Department employs four civilian school crossing guards to work the following locations: Jersey Street at Texas Ave. Glade at Holleman intersection Southwest Parkway at Langford intersection Deacon at Brothers intersection 1987 SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS Walter Atkins 1 oni Browder Page 20 Shari Fernandez James Redden 1987 Annual Report SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT In October of 1987 the department was approved by the Department of Highways and Public Transportation to implement a selective traffic enforcement program (STEP). The STEP program was organized and put into effect on January 1, 1988. This program is funded by the state at 100% for the first year. State funding decreases annually until the department is completely responsible for the costs incurred. The objective of the program is to reduce accidents at selected "STEP sites" by 20% each year. Initially these sites are selected by the state and are derived from accident and citation statistics submitted to the state by the department. There are currently two STEP sites; Texas Ave. and University Drive. In the future additional sites will be identified through the use of the TRASER computer program that has been implemented as part of the program. TRASER consists of a personal computer provided by the department and the TRASER software provided by the state. Information on accidents and citations issued are entered into the computer, the computerthen identifies high -accident areas and areas of potential problems. STEP personnel consists of three motorcycle officers. Sergeant Gary Bishop is the supervisor. Motorcycle officers Dan Severn and Phil Brown complete the team. These three officers are required to spend 90% of their on -duty time working the two designated STEP sites. , "If an experiment works, something has gone wrong" K-9 PATROL The department's first and only police dog was obtained in January of 1984 as a gift from Pooh's Park, courtesy of Mr. Don Dale. The dog was purchased from a kennel in Illinois by Mr. Dale and was seven months old when he arrived at CSPD. The dog was given the name Uno Pooh in recog- nition of Pooh's Park. Officer Wayne Thompson was assigned the duty of K-9 officer. In the months and years following Uno's arrival, both he and officer Thompson have undergone extensive training. Preliminary training for both dog and handler was conducted by Action Dogs in Navasota, Texas. Additional training has been received from the Houston Police De- partment K-9 Academy and with the Austin Police Depart- ment. Uno is trained in the areas of attack, tracking, building search, and the sniffing out of gun powder and marijuana. Page 21 COLLEGE STATICN ICLICE ANC CCURT 1987 Annual Report 1987 UNIFORM DIVISION ACTIVITY Data for the statistics shown below was not captured for the entire year of 1987. Most of the results shown were extrapolated from data captured from September through December of 1987. ACTIVITIES Felony Arrests 99 Misdemeanor Arrests 780 DWI Arrests 240 Hazardous Citations 5,912 Non -hazardous Citations 3,313 Parking Citations 2,397 Burglaries Found 216 Building Discrepancies 150 HOURS SPENT ON Detached Assignment 2,244 Court Appearances 332 Contributed by Reserves 750 Overtime 1,964 REPORTS Arrest Reports 984 Traffic Accident Reports 1,422 Offense Reports 4,575 CALLS FOR SERVICE Radio Dispatched 17,415 Citizen Stop 87 Officer Initiated 4,275 Back-up Assistance 5,718 Follow-up Calls 366 MISCELLANEOUS Stolen Vehicles Recovered 33 Alarm Responses 915 Escorts Provided 906 Miles Driven 311,301 Page 22 1987 Annual Report EXPANDING TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS Throughout the years, College Station Police Department has expanded its manpower and services to meet the needs of the community it serves. Since the city incorporated in 1938, police services have grown from a single city marshall to a department of 62 sworn officers, 25 civilian personnel, and 8 reserve officers. 1987 marked a banner year for the department as we moved into our new facility on May 8, 1987. Several years of rapid growth in the community had caused the department to outgrow its facility. As a temporary remedy, municipal court was moved to city hall and the space occupied by them in the police building was taken over by the department. Construction of the new building was begun on August 1, 1986. It was designed by Emmett Trant & Associates and constructed by Holly Brothers Enterprise, Inc. The new facility was designed to incorporate the older building and the new building into a single unit. Once the new portion of the building was completed, the older portion was completely renovated. The new structure is a two story building which is designed to allow two additional floors to be added. This will provide for future expansion of the facility to keep pace with the growth of the community. The new police building has made it possible for municipal court to return to a new and larger home. The jail facility has also been expanded and incorporates the latest technology to provide maximum security and safety to inmates, personnel, and the public. The police "fish pond" was enlarged and an attractive, lighted fountain added. A covered picnic table and a .3 mile jogging track are available to employees and the public alike. Beautiful landscaping, flowers, and trees complete the facility. It is truly a facility in which both employees and the citizens of College Station can take pride. The first home of the College Station Police Department Page 23 1987 Annual Report The exterior of the new building was up in January of 1987. One group of workers lay utility lines while two others install glass in a second story window. Two other workers on the roof of the building oversee the laying of the utility lines and encourage the crew to work harder by throwing rocks at them. V builders built buildings the way programmers wrote programs, then the first woodpecker that came along would destroy civilization" This photograph shows the old police building (left) dwarfed by the new structure. The two structures were later joined to become a single unit. Page 24 1987 Annual Report GENERAL STATISTICS N Calls For Service - 1987/1988 Ln 1986 20000 11 +14% ® 1987 -lf mathmatically you end up with the incorrect answer, try multiplying by the page number" 10000- +02% -33% +98% M +148% % -04% co r co 0 Patrol CID Records Dispatch Humane Others Agency Componet Handling Call The above graph compares citizen requests for service for 1986 and 1987. These numbers represent calls that required some type of action and resulted in a report or computer documentation. The numbers do not reflect the many citizen phone calls or walk-in requests for information or assistance that does not result in a service number being generated. The total requests for service in1986 was 20,415. This number increased by 13% in 1987 to 23,116. ALCOHOL RELATED ACCIDENTS 1986-31 1987-26 Page 25 1987 Annual Report ARREST INFORMATION The total arrests shown on the pie charts do not include arrests for traffic violations, failure to appear in court, or arrests made by other law enforce- ment agencies on warrants that were issued from our department. TOTAL ARRESTS 1986 1987 Felony 255 219 Misdemeanor 2104 1430 Totals 2359 1430 The significant reduction in misde- meanor arrests for 1987 was a result of the department's jail facility being closed from May 15, 1987 until Janu- ary 18, 1988. During this period of time, written citations requiring the violatorto appear in courtwere issued in most instances that would normally have resulted in an arrest. In 1987 a total of 412 arrestees were housed in our jail facility. CLASSIFICATION OF ARRESTS BY SEX AND AGE Sex 1986 Juvenile Male 152 Female _2 Total 214 Adult Male 786 Female 179 Total 965 'Grand Total 1179 15.187 10.787 5267 1,179 Total Arrests ■ AdultMale ® AdultFem ale Juvenile M ale ® JuvenileFem ale 677 1986 ARRESTS BY AGE AND SEX 3.117 965 Total Arrests ■ AdultMale ® AdultFem ale JuvenileMale ® JuvenileFem ale 27 1987 ARRESTS BY AGE AND SEX Page 26 1987 136 aa 166 695 104 799 965 1987 Annual Report MAJOR OFFENSES OCCURRING OFFENSE 1986 1987 %Change Murder 0 1 +100 Sexual Assault 12 15 +25 Robbery 31 27 -13 Aggravated Assault 85 74 -13 Burglary" 535 646 +21 Theft" 2261 2255 <1 Motor Vehicle Theft 141 145 +3 ARRESTS MADE FOR MAJOR OFFENSES ' Includes residential and building burglaries only. " Includes vehicle burglaries. MUNICIPAL COURT ACTIVITY 1986 1986 Cases set for trial 1987 OFFENSE ADULT JUVENILE ADULT ,JUVENILE Murder 0 0 1 0 Sexual Assault 6 0 1 1 Robbery 3 2 4 2 Aggravated Assault 20 3 15 3 Other Assaults 33 7 17 2 Burglary' 27 15 27 8 Theft" 304 106 170 88 Motor Vehicle Theft 16 8 7 9 Drug Offenses 4 1 12 2 Driving While Intoxicated 176 2 229 0 Public Intoxication 235 12 227 5 ' Includes residential and building burglaries only. " Includes vehicle burglaries. MUNICIPAL COURT ACTIVITY PROPERTY 1986 1987 TOTAL VALUE OF STOLEN PROPERTY $1,574,355 $1,715,634 TOTAL VALUE OF RECOVERED PROPERTY 428,508 279,645 Page 27 1986 1987 Cases set for trial 3,284 3,352 Cases requiring officer testimony 850 761 Cases dismissed due to non-attendance of officer 29 9 Total number of warrants issued 1,242 2,102 Warrants served by police officers 321 242 Warrants taken care of at municipal court 599 464 PROPERTY 1986 1987 TOTAL VALUE OF STOLEN PROPERTY $1,574,355 $1,715,634 TOTAL VALUE OF RECOVERED PROPERTY 428,508 279,645 Page 27 1987 Annual Report ABOUT OUR CITY Beginning in the 1970's, our city began to experience rapid growth, mostly attributed to the fast growth of Texas A&M University. As College Station has grown, police services have been expanded on a regular basis to meet the increased demands. The information below is presented to give the reader an idea of where we have been, where we are now, and where we may be headed in the future. The source of most data shown is from the City of College Station Plan 2000 — Comprehensive Planning Program. Population Projections Type POPULATION Year Population 1950 7,925 1960 11,396 1970 17,676 1980 37,296 1986 50,012 1990 55,700 2000 92,623 1980 HOUSING 1986 1987 Single Family 3,870 5,941 6,082 Duplex 1,508 1,946 1,946 Multi -Family 7,252 11,382 11,382 Mobile Homes 325 325 302 Group Quarters* 8,464 9.313 91363 Totals 21,419 28,907 29,075 Vacant Housing Units 953 1,948 2,326 Occupied Units 20,466 26,959 26,749 95.5% 93.3% 92.0% *Group Quarters refers to on -campus dormitory housing, sorority houses, and fraternity houses. Approximately 60-65% of all students enrolled at Texas A&M University live in College Station. At the end of 1987 the service area of the College Station Police Department consisted of 26.7 square miles. Included in this area are 157 miles of paved roadways and 2.5 miles of unpaved streets. Page 28 1987 Annual Report ABOUT OUR PEOPLE FORMAL EDUCATION The department encourages all employees to continue their formal education. While shift work and job responsibilities make it difficult for many to attend classes, several employees are doing so. Some have completed their university courses and received a degree while working full-time for the department. The overall formal educational status of the department is as follows: Masters Degree 1 Bachelors Degree 18 Associates Degree 2 Over 60 hours of college credit 9 Between 3 and 60 hours of college credit 21 "To spot the expert, pick the one who predicts the job will take the longest and cost the most" A total of eight employees are currently enrolled in university level courses. Page 29 re-:jLJEGE \'`'CLIC%/ 1987 Annual Report 1987 PERSONNEL CHANGES RETIRED SERVICE Marvin Byrd Chief of Police 08/09/57 to 01/31/87 RESIGNATIONS: SWORN OFFICERS Mark Konwicki Patrol Officer February Robert Johnson Patrol Officer March Jim Boyd Patrol Officer May Billy Hill Patrol Officer June Kathy Lay Patrol Officer June Kevin Roby Juvenile Detective June Eric Jacquet Patrol Officer July Gene Wilganowski Patrol Officer July Don Panzarella Sergeant August John Calvin Patrol Officer October David Luedke Property Officer December RESIGNATIONS: CIVILIANS Sue Scrivener Dispatcher March Barbara Shain Dispatcher May Terrie Scott Dispatcher June Celia Browder Dispatcher September Twila Nightingale Dispatcher September Elanore Young Custodian September NEW EMPLOYEES Michael Strope Chief of Police 07/20/87 Donald Andreski Police Officer 09/16/87 Thomas Armstrong Police Officer 09/16/87 Joe Henning Police Officer 09/16/87 John Walker Police Officer 09/16/87 Kim Stiles Dispatcher 10/01/87 Patrick Massey Police Officer 10/05/87 Robin Hlcks Dispatcher 10/26/87 Cheryl Watts Custodian 10/26/87 John Calvin Police Officer 12/01/87 PROMOTIONS FROM TO DATE John Kennedy Captain Major 10/16/87 Page 30 1987 Annual Report OUR PEOPLE �r t Craig Anderson Police Officer nary bisnop Police Sergeant r -nn orUwn Police Officer Cam Cope Reserve Officer Donald Andreski Police Officer jonn boara Police Officer Thomas Armstrong Police Officer btepnanie Bovey Dispatcher/Jailor Robert Cahill Senior Officer Tim Coppinger Reserve Captain John Calvin Police Officer Myra Askew Secretary Terri Brigman Comm. Shift John Campbell Police Sergeant Jan DeCoste Joe DeCoste Records Technician Senior Officer Page 31 Gretchen Beasley Secretary N&Lrian orowri Police Officer ion uastanon Records Technician Shawn Dempsey Comm. Shift Supervisor Joe Eldredge Police Officer Lisa Gordon Dispatcher/Jailor Valarie Hubbard Dispatcher/Jailor Bernie Kapella Police Lieutenant cagar reiaman Police Major N/A Marty Greer Senior Officer 1987 Annual Report OUR PEOPLE rare rerguson Police Officer Joe Henning Police Officer Charles Huneycutt Humane Officer 4 P. John Kennedy Police Major Larry Johnson Police Sergeant Amnony r\unKei Police Officer Page 32 John Gargotta Police Officer N/A Robin Hicks Dispatcher/Jailor Wally Johnson Senior Officer Brad Lamb Police Officer Stephanie George Records Technician Supervisor �11 AD Ronnie Horcica Programmer/Analyst nay ,cones Senior Officer rvancy Lane Police Officer 94 Wally Johnson Senior Officer Brad Lamb Police Officer Stephanie George Records Technician Supervisor �11 AD Ronnie Horcica Programmer/Analyst nay ,cones Senior Officer rvancy Lane Police Officer Mark Langwell Police Sergeant Dale Lapham Dispatcher/Jailor Darrell Luedke Police Officer von mcuiure Police Officer Jay Bob Newcomb Police Officer Jim Mann Senior Officer Scott McCollum Police Officer Mason Newton Police Lieutenant 1987 Annual Report OUR PEOPLE fames Leacn Reserve Officer James Marrs Police Officer Vicki Mies Comm. Shift Supervisor Gary Norton Police Sergeant Page 33 ureg Lewis Police Sergeant Pat Massey Police Officer Timothy Moss Traffic/Crime Analyst Wayne Onstott Police Lieutenant von ung Police Reserve Mike Mathews Police Lieutenant darn rvauuns Police Officer John Orozco Senior Officer Luther O'Banion Mike Patterson Senior Officer Police Lieutenant Corkey Sandel Senior Officer Dan Silvestro Senior Officer f\CILI I JI I II LI I Police Officer N/A Bubba Sayers Police Officer 1987 Annual Report OUR PEOPLE Canon Perdue Police Officer 40 w Henry Schultea Police Officer Scott Simpson Bruce Sims Police Officer Police Sergeant Rocky Smith Humane Officer Tonya Sperry Dispatcher/Jailor Page 34 Bob Price Lois Pruitt Senior Officer Comm. Operator Oue OL:Ilvellul Reserve Officer Gale Smith Records Technician r\1 111 OLIICJ Dispatcher/Jailor UdI l Oevelll Police Officer UI Q4 JIIIILII Senior Officer Walt Stoebe Police Sergeant Micnael 5trope Police Chief ferry vinson Reserve Officer uneryi watts Custodian Dee -dee Williams Records Technician Dave Szyperski Senior Officer Jack Wagner Reserve Officer Cheryl Weichert Adm. Secretary 1987 Annual Report OUR PEOPLE vvayne i nompson Police Officer John Walker Police Officer Alan Wiese Senior Officer Page 35 Irvin Todd Police Lieutenant Hrta WatKins Senior Officer M1 Barry Wilkerson Police Officer Richard Vannest Senior Officer nave WatKins Police Sergeant uavanna wnnams Dispatcher/Jailor 1987 Annual Report ACCREDITATION — THE PATH TO PROFESSIONALISM During the early part of 1987 the department made a decision to seek status as an accredited agency. -The accreditation of law enforcement agencies is a relatively new concept and at present is a voluntary process. Accreditation is achieved by compliance with a set of professional standards which relate to the operation and functions of a law enforcement agency. While this may sound rather simple, there are over 900 standards (requiring a total assessment of the agency) with which the department must comply. Most of these standards deal with department policy and procedures. It takes most departments from 24 to 36 months to become accredited, after beginning the self assessment phase of the process. At the end of 1987, there were only 56 accredited departments in the United States and only 1 in the state of Texas. Accreditation is granted by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. This commission was formed in 1979 through the combined efforts of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), National Sheriffs' Association (NSA), and the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF). Members of these four organizations direct approximately 80 percent of the law enforcement community in the United States. The Commission was formed to establish a body of standards designed to: (1) increase law enforcement agency capabilities to prevent and control crime; (2) increase agency effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of law enforcement services; (3) increase cooperation and coordination with other law enforcement agencies and with other agencies of the criminal justice system; and (4) increase citizen and employee confidence in the goals, objectives, policies, and practices of the agency. Thefirst agency inthe United Statesto achieve accreditation was Mt. Dora, Florida, whowas accredited in Mayof 1984. In the nearly four years following, only 55 additional agencies have attained the high standards of accreditation. The Burleson, Texas police department was the first and currently the only department in Texas to receive accreditation. There are several other police departments in Texas, including Houston PD, who are engaged in the accreditation process. BENEFITS OF ACCREDITATION Law enforcement becomes more complex and scientific on an almost daily basis. The need for consistent law enforcement standards throughout our nation becomes more important as complexity increases. Accreditation will benefit the agency and the community it serves in the following ways. • Nationwide recognition of professional excellence. • Community understanding and support. • Employee confidence; esprit. • Confidence from state and local government officials. • State-of-the-art, impartial guidelines for evaluation, and change, when necessary. • Proactive management systems; policies and procedures documented. • Liability insurance costs contained or decreased. • Liability litigation deterred. • Coordination with neighboring agencies and other parts of the criminal justice system. • Access to the latest law enforcement practices. Although not formally in the accreditation process at this time, College Station Police Department has taken the first major step in that direction by beginning to rewrite the department policy and procedures manual to comply with the accreditation standards. We hope to be able to pay the application fee and begin the formal process during the 1988- 89 fiscal year. Page 36 In honor of William Kingdon Cole, City Manager of College Station, Texas. A good friend and supporter of law enforcement.