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Home My WebLink AboutSpecial 2013-08-28 Powerpoint Presentation Shown at Meeting - Motel Seizures Operational SummaryTukwila Motel Seizures Operational Summary Introduction Collaboration Investigative History Operational Response Citizens' Responses Resourcing & Planning Humanitarian Assistance The Way Ahead Operational Summary Tukwila Motels Seizures • Yesterday's operation was the culmination of a year -long ATF sponsored Tukwila Police Department joint investigation • TPD could not have achieved success without their assistance • ATF Leveraged additional federal resources and expertise at their disposal to assist • This response was also dependent on a regional effort Operational Summary Tukwila Motels Seizures • The scope and complexity of yesterday's operation required a city -wide planning and coordination effort of many city departments • Operational success was the result of the great effort and discipline among those involved • The Mayor and City Council support of our Crime Reduction Initiative and resources provided over the years contributed to our overall success Operational Summary Tukwila Motels Seizures Since 2006 - the top 5 hotels with the most calls for service per room • Identified as chronic nuisance properties in 2012 with warning • Despite Police Department crime prevention efforts, crime continued at these properties • Part of a regional effort to look deeper into the gang, prostitution and drug issues unfolded a pattern associated with these hotels • The ATF was part of the above effort and they continued to assist as the disturbing patterns unfolded Investigative History • In spring of 2012, Tukwila partners with ATF and other local agencies in the "Down in the Valley" (DIVA) initiative targeting criminal gangs selling drugs and guns in south King County. • After DIVA concluded, our partnership with ATF continued as we concentrated on drug and weapons crimes along TIB. Investigative History • By Summer of 2012, we were actively working a series of cases from TIB motels, particularly the Boulevard Motel. • Further investigation showed the Boulevard Motel, Great Bear Motor Inn and Travelers Choice Motel had a common ownership group. Investigative History • A historical review of TPD records revealed that all three motels were centers of extensive drug, prostitution, and violent crime. Investigative History • Utilizing confidential sources and undercover police officers, we were able to show the motel ownership and management facilitated and profited from the criminal activity. • Drugs, Prostitution, and EBT (Food Stamp) Fraud Federal Prosecution & Seizure • The case was presented to the U.S. Attorney's Office and adopted by them for Federal prosecution of the suspects and Federal civil forfeiture of the properties. The Operation August 27th, 2013 • 0400 Traffic re- routed on TIB and Operations Teams staged • 0600 Teams were deployed to motels, operation is underway • SWAT teams made first contact with rooms while CDU followed to secure occupants & begin investigations and potential arrests • Once rooms were secure, occupants were vetted for Humanitarian Relief and cleared to leave the scene • Property inventoried and secured for safe - keeping of owners The Operation August 27th, 2013 • Federal contractors called in to secure motels • Boarding of windows • Fencing of property • At 1800 Federally contracted security took possession of the scene while contract workers continued to secure the motels. The Operation - Success • 3 Motels Seized • 19 Arrests - 4 Federal - 2 State - 13 Local or warrants • 10 Firearms Recovered - 3 from Motels - 7 from Residences • $100,000.00+ Seized August 27th, 2013 Citizens' Response August 27th, 2013 • "Thank you. I have lived here for two years and never felt comfortable at all, until today." • "I would like to express my thanks to the Tukwila Police Department. My family lives on the Sea Tac side of these motels and our neighborhood has also been impacted by the activity on the highway. It gives me hope for the community knowing that there are people who are actually trying to make it better. Thank you." • ...As a citizen for over 24 years it is so great to have hope that our city is on the right track to tackle crime on the highway and give the city back to the citizens!! ...I am so proud to say that I live in Tukwila and that we have the best Police Department in the State of Washington." Citizens' Response August 27th, 2013 The Way Ahead... • The Tukwila Police will continue to focus on our Crime Reduction Initiative - Target Hot Spots and Key Offenders - Increased Accessibility, Visibility and Responsiveness - Strengthen Investigations & Timely Arrests • Focused resources on remaining crime and criminal enterprises along TIB L INTELLIGENCE BRANCH BRANCH DIRECTOR TPD FIRE BRANCH DIRECTOR TED ORGANIZATIONAL CHART OPERATIONS Sullen Chef TED Deputy Section TEAT TPD Aides: TED PUBLIC WORKS TPW MEDICAL GROUP 5U PERVISOR MAO BLS TEAM 454 RI Asergn.d mTD FIRE SUPPRESSION Getup TF D E 151 ne 521 Captain .e SEA TA C Englne 47 Cap Lai n.2 HAZMAT GROUP LE BRANCH DIRECTOR TPD SECURITY GROUP TPD TASKS Manager 7 OFFICERS ANIMAL CONTROL RC An. COn11 Dade. An. Control SWAT GROUP GREAT BEAR Teem Leader Boulevard TEEM LEADER TRAVELER S CHOICE TEAM LEADER 15025 8th Ave S. Burien, WA TEAM LEADER 1 3754 S. 175th St. SeaTac WA. TEAM LEADER UNIFIED COMMAND TPD TFD ATF, DEA, FBI, USDA, IRS, US Marshals LIAISON OFFICER PUHIJ C INFORMATIO OFFICER SAFETY CDU GROUP Supervisor R €NTON COMMANDER Deputy Or Slip TPD AidEn TPD TRAVELERS CHOICE INVESTIGATION Group Team Leader GREAT BEAR TEAM LEADER TED BOULE TEAM LEA6 u D TRAVELERS CHOICE TEAM LEADER TPD 15025 8th Ave S. Burien, WA Team Leader ATF 3754 S. 175A SeaTac, We Team Leader ATF RAMADA INN Team Leader ATF GREAT BEAR Teem Leader (ATE BOULEVARD TEAM LEADER ATE TRAVELERS CHOICE TEAM LEADER ATF PLANNING SeTTer Chief Deputy Sec Ch TFD ve S. Burden, WA Team Leader ATE 3754 S. 175" SeaTac, Wa Team Leader ATF LOGISTICS Section Chief TE D COMMUNICATIONS TED End Leader FOOD USIT TED FFeExpRneaa TRANSPORTATION GROUP SUPERVISOR TE D Staging Manager TFD Check In TFD Offender Transpertaffnn GRID Supervisor OPERATION "DIRTY BOULEVARD" 0812812013 1500 hr. CITY DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED • POLICE • FIRE EXPLORERS • HUMAN SERVICES • PUBLIC WORKS STREET FLEET • LEGAL SERVICES • EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FIRE IT PARKS Et REC STATISTICS • FED: BREAKFAST 400 • LUNCH 450 (50 TO Riverton Methodist) • DINNER 200 • WATER: 60 CASES • GATORAIDE: 40 CASES • LOGISTICS TEAM: 15 FD • PLANNING: 2 • MECHANICS: 2 • FLEET: 16 VEHICLES 5 EXPLORERS 1 ADVISOR SERVICES PROVIDED • FOOD • MAPS • STAGGING AREA • PORTA- POTTIES • PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) • WASHING STATIONS • MECHANIC SUPPORT (2) • TRANSPORTATION NEEDS VANS /TRUCKS /CDU • MEDICAL SUPPORT • SHELTERS /TABLES /CHAIRS • HUMAN SERVICES SUPPORT ELEMENT WATER ORGANIZATION SAFETY OFFICER ASSIDE FROM WILDLAND FIRES, THIS WAS AN UNPRESIDENTED OPERATION IN KING COUNTY, AND POSSIBLY THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE CITY EMPLOYEES THAT PARTICIPAT IT WAS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OFA HIGH P � O rri ATION" Humanitarian Efforts • Gracious support from Pastor Jan Bolerjack at Riverton United Methodist Church • Multi - department effort and Sound Mental Health support at motel sites and at the Church • Provided food, emergency supplies, Visa cards, bus tickets, information • Detailed intakes conducted, motel arrangements made, transportation arranged