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Home My WebLink AboutCOW 2019-08-12 Item 3B - Report - 2019 Fourth of July Fireworks Emphasis ReportCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS Meeting Date Prepared by Ma vr's review Cwillci/ review 08/12/19 AY ITEM INFORMATION ITEM No. 3.B. STAH, SPONSOR: BRUCE LINTON ORIGINAL AGENDA DNIE: 08/12/19 AGENDA ITEM TITLE July 4 Fireworks Enforcement Strategy 6/24/19 E Aroon illtsDate E Reolutzon A4gDate 0 Ordinance AltgDale 0 Bed Award Alt,gDate 0 Public Hearzq Aft,gDate E Other AftgDate C1\'I'1,GORY ri Discussion AN Date SPONSOR Council Mcgor HR EDCD flFiaan e 12 l''Ire TS )&R Po/iv jPIV ECowi SPONSOR'S 2019 Fourth of July fireworks enforcement emphasis report SummARy REVIEWED BY E C.OAV. Mtg. E CDN Comm p Finance comm. E Trans &Infrastructure p Arts Comm: p Parks Comm. DATE: 8/5/19 COMMITTEE CHAIR: ROBERTSON Public safety Comm. Planning Comm. RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR/ADMIN. COMMI Tukwila Police and Fire Departments ITEE Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $ $ $ Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 08/12/19 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 8/12/19 Powerpoint Minutes from he 8/5 PS Committee Meeting 67 68 City of Tukwila Fireworks Emphasis After Action Report By Bruce Linton, Police Chief Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief City of Tukwila Fireworks Emphasis After Action Summary COMMUNITY OUTREACH: • Social Media and Website — The City will utilize all of its social media channels, including the main City account, Parks and Recreation and the Tukwila Police Department to push out a centralized message on the fireworks ban and the reality that the Police Department will be writing citations in 2019. The website will also be updated accordingly. • Channel 21— City staff will put materials on Channel 21 for viewers to see regarding the ban and citations. • Digital Message Board — Staff is reaching out to the advertiser of the digital message board at West Valley Highway and S. 180th Street to push out a message both about the fact that there will not be fireworks at Ft. Dent this year as well as the fireworks ban in the City of Tukwila. • Code Red — The City will push out messages to people in Tukwila that have signed up for non -emergency alerts reminding people that fireworks are illegal in the City of Tukwila and to warn them that citations will be issued this year. • Yard Signs in Parks — As the department has done in previous years, Parks and Recreation will develop "Respect the Ban" yard signs and place them in parks throughout the City reminding people about the fireworks ban. • Tukwila School District Coordination — City staff will work with the School District to try and utilize some of their channels — social media, sign at Foster High School — to also push out the message of the ban and planned citations. City of Tukwila Fireworks Emphasis After Action Summary • The intent for the 2019 fireworks emphasis patrol was focused on a proactive approach to fireworks enforcement. • This was the first time in many years where the staffing allowed us(Fire and PD) to engage at this level. • The absence of the 2019, 4th At The Fort fireworks display freed up resources • The police department restricted vacation days on the 4th to allow for maximum staffing • There were 6 commissioned officers and two firefighters (8 total) focused on fireworks education and enforcement. • Both Public Safety Chiefs were actively patrolling the Tukwila neighborhoods to gain a realistic perspective of the fireworks issue. City of Tukwila Fireworks Emphasis After Action Summary • The fireworks emphasis patrol ran from 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM because calls and explosions subsided around 12:45 in the evening. • There was a fully engulfed house fire around 11:00 PM however; this fire did not detract from the enforcement efforts. • The house fire located about the 1500 block of 42nd Ave S. was not attributed to fireworks. • EXPECTATIONS: • I expected personnel to actively patrol Tukwila neighborhoods and engage individuals who were actively violating the fireworks ordinance. • I also expected, that if an officer witnessed a violation, that he/she would issue the appropriate citation. • In addition, if officers were called or responded to the sounds of fireworks without witnessing the actual violation, community members would receive a warning. • Tukwila police would respond to all fireworks complaints in the city. • Finally, I expected that the numbers this year to be higher because of the on -view contacts generated in addition to the 911 calls for service. City of Tukwila Fireworks Emphasis After Action Summary • The overall calls for service combined (911 plus on -view calls) increased. • There were no citations written by officers. • This year, the 911 calls remained average as compared to the last five years. • The emphasis team provided education in the form of warnings. It was very difficult to catch individuals actively lighting off fireworks. • Fireworks were depleted by the time officers arrived. • Our responses were as a result of a 911 call or if we heard explosions and moved to the sounds for investigation. • There is an open invite for any City Council member to ride -a -long on next year's emphasis. Tukwila Police Department Fireworks CaBs for Service 1999 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 20182013 6/28 0 0 0 1 6 3 1 2.0 3 1 0 1 1 0 6/29 3 0 0 3 2 2 4 0 3 1 1 1 2 2 1 0 0 2 6/30 2 3 1 1 4 1 1 2 4 2 2 0 1 2 2 2 7/1 0 2 3 6 4 6 6 3 3 3 0 0 9 10 1 2 0 2 7/2 4 10 3 1 7 6 7 7 5 4 2 2 3 1 0 1 2 11 5 2 7/3 11 9 6 6 6 11 21 5 11 7 2 5 7 3 3 4 5 13 7 4 7/4 46 52 ' 55 33 45 42 29 19 26 27 15 29 2.2 29 35 32 41 53 7/5 13 3 1 9 1216 14 6 6 7 14 1 3 7 21 4 7 7 12 -Fatal 77 78 56 55 76 106 9 71 74 57 33 14 41 1999 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2013 7/4911 21 29 27 343 36 33 7/4(hallew 0 20 Tukwila Police Departrnent Fireworks Calls for Service 6/28-7/5 Total! CM Lily 4th OnView 714 911 1999 20002007 2CKl 2009 2910 2011.2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 .2018 2019 U1 76 Public Safety Committee Minutes August 5, 2019 to ensure all new hires are trained on it as well. The passage of Initiative 1639 brought changes that impact the department, and he is tracking the increased workload closely. The Committee has previously requested more detailed crime statistics, particularly those indicating calls for service by neighborhood. Committee members and staff discussed the current display of crime statistics as included in the packet and what changes the Committee may want to see. Chair Robertson stated that he would like sexual assault and rape included as well as geographic areas displayed. He would prefer to see total numbers over a period of 3-5 years so that he can easily identify trends. Councilmember Idan would like more information about homelessness response, which is not currently tracked. Chief Linton noted the ongoing work of the homeless engagement team which do not usually result in service calls or case reports because there is no crime. Councilmember Idan also asked for more information about hate crimes. Councilmember Kruller agreed that a map would be helpful. Staff reminded the Committee that the data on CommunityCrimeMaps.com is available for public viewing, but it does not include sensitive cases such as domestic violence. Staff will incorporate some of the suggestions discussed and return with some new reports. DISCUSSION ONLY. III. MISCELLANEOUS Report on 2019 4th of July Fireworks Emphasis After Action Report Chiefs Linton and Wittwer provided an after action report on the fireworks emphasis this past July 4 holiday. As previously shared with Council there was a renewed emphasis this year including more community outreach and a proactive patrolling approach. The cancellation of the Fourth at the Fort fireworks display freed up resources in both Police and Fire to have more active patrols in neighborhoods. In 2019 overall calls for service increased and there were no citations written by officers. It is very difficult to catch individuals in the act of lighting off a firework, which is needed for a citation. Councilmembers Robertson and Kruller both stated they felt it was a quieter year overall. The Committee asked that the report be given to the full Council at a meeting. Adjourned 6:50 p.m. Committee Chair Approval Summary by LH 77