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Mission Statement
We, the members of the Tukwila Police Department, are
committed to being responsive to our community in the
delivery of quality services. We recognize our responsibility to
maintain order, while affording dignity and respect to every
individual. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all -
through community partnerships and problem solving—to
promote safe, secure neighborhoods.
Chief of Police
Community Oriented Policing
Advisory Board
Assistant Chief of Police
Investigations
r Assistant Chief of Police
Patrol
Police Information Analyst
Records Manager
Commander
Investigations
Commander
Patrol
Commander
Patrol
Records
Supervisor
Records
Specialists (7)
Evidence
Technician
Sergeant
Major Crimes
Sergeant
Tac Team
Detectives (8)1
DV Advocat
Records
Speciaiist
Sergeant
Crime Prev
Sergeant
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Sergeant
Nights A
Sergeant
Days B
Sergeant
Nights B
Sergeant
CBD
Sergeant
Traffic
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Detectives (2)
VNET Detective
Training
School
Resource
Accreditation
C.O.P.
Coordinator
Training
Pipeline (3)
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Officers (8)
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May 1, 2012
City of Tukwila
Police Department
AI? Accredited Agency
Honorable Mayor Jim Haggerton
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, WA 98188
It is my pleasure to present this annual report. The year 2011 ushered in a variety of challenges
and opportunities. David Haynes retired after six years as the Chief of Police and you appointed
me as the Chief in June. Two other tenured employees left during the year while seven new
employees joined our team to fill vacant positions. Additionally, two sergeants were promoted.
Property crimes remained unchanged from the past five years with 2,990. However, we
experienced 199 violent crimes, an eight-year high with a 29% increase over 2010. We also saw
an increase in our response times. In an effort to be responsive to the needs of our community
and increase public safety, we worked together and the City Council approved three new officer
positions beginning in 2012.
We implemented several new initiatives in 2011. The Central Business District Team was
established. This team of three officers was equipped with bicycles and has partnered with our
stakeholders to reduce crime. The department enhanced our emergency response capabilities
with the acquisition of a state-of-the-art mobile command post. Our newly -formed Community
Relations Committee has increased communication and outreach to the community. The
department continued to develop its regional partnerships as an owner city in the South
Correctional Entity detention facility.
For more information about the great work accomplished during 2011 by the men and women
of this department, please turn the page and enjoy the reading.
Sincerely,
Michael Villa
Chief of Police
6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 • Phone (206)433-1808 • Records Fax (206)244-6181 Invest. Fax (206)431-3688
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Uniformed Patrol
During 2011, the Patrol Division was under the direction of Assistant Chief Don
Lincoln, Commanders Bruce Linton and Eric Dreyer, with additional assistance from
Acting Commander Jon Harrison in the fourth quarter. The Patrol Division fulfilled
many different operational needs that consisted of the Patrol function, Traffic, K-9,
Police Explorer Program, Emergency Preparedness, and our Transport Officer.
The Tukwila Police Office in Westfield Mall became fully operational with the
assistance of Sergeant Gurr, and is now staffed with Sergeant Devlin and Officer
Cullens as the first full-time members of the Department's new Central Business
District Team. This grant -funded team focuses its resources on crime in the T-3
District by offering its assistance to Patrol and by establishing Community Oriented
Policing partnerships with the businesses located there.
The City of Tukwila sponsored the Start Village for
the Tukwila to Seattle Rock and Roll Marathon in
June 2011. Over 28,000 runners and walkers
gathered in the Gateway area on Interurban
Avenue in the early morning hours to begin the
race. The Patrol Division coordinated the traffic
control, command and control, logistics and
planning to ensure the safe execution of a world-
class event. Marathon participants included
Tukwila citizens, local runners, and other
enthusiasts who came from around the U.S. along
with international runners from 18 other
countries. The event was a huge success and that
success spoke well for the professionalism and
competency of our agency. A job well done.
The men and women of the Tukwila Police
Department's Patrol Division are among the best in
the region and are representative of a world-class
police department, providing the citizens of
Tukwila with professional law enforcement
service.
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Canine Unit
During 2011 they were responsible for the
capture of 17 outstanding suspects in crimes
ranging from warrant arrests to burglary to
assault. The team of Officer Sturgill and K9 Gino
works during the night shift hours. During 2011
they were responsible for the capture of 18
outstanding suspects.
If you see one of our police cars in your
neighborhood and it is a K9 team you will often
hear the bark of one of these guardians of the
community expressing his desire to serve!
Traffic Unit
During calendar year 2011, the Traffic Unit was reduced
from a Sergeant and three full- time motor officers to a
sergeant and two full time motor officers as one officer
was recalled to Patrol. This officer became a
Patrol/Traffic officer directly assisting Patrol with
staffing shortages. Even with reduced staffing, the Traffic
Unit successfully responded to serious injury and fatality
collision investigations. They provided numerous hours
of school zone safety patrol and speeding enforcement, as
well as handling follow-up investigations for over 400
non -injury hit-and-run collisions. The Traffic Unit
officers, who are cross -trained, conducted well over 400
hours of training for department members and other City
employees in various disciplines, including driving
training, firearms proficiency, defensive tactics and
TASER. The Traffic Unit also coordinated the Volunteer
Traffic Enforcement program.
Central Business District Team
The Central Business District (CBD) Team is a proactive community policing team that primarily
works in the central business district. The CBD Team was established in March of 2011 and set up by
Sergeant Gurr. In late September of 2011, Sergeant Devlin and Officer Cullens took over the team. At
that time, the CBD Team established a new work schedule based on the crime statistics of the central
business district, established a core list of training for the team members, and purchased new
equipment, including new police bicycles and uniforms. The CBD Team also obtained a bait car from
the South King County Auto Theft Task Force. The CBD Team works closely with all the divisions of
the Tukwila Police Department as it conducts its mission in the central business district. Between
October and the end of December, the CBDT conducted several successful car prowl and auto theft
emphasis patrols utilizing both Crime Prevention Resource (CPR) Team and Tukwila Anti -Crime
Team members. The CBD Team set up a Food and Toy Drive in December on Westfield Mall
Southcenter property. The CBD Team, Westfield Mall, members of the CPR Team, Tukwila Explorers,
and volunteers from both Foster High School and the Tukwila Community Center, collected a large
amount of food for the Tukwila Pantry, as well as toys and $3,600 for The Tukwila Community Center
children's giving programs.
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Tukwila Anti -Crime Team
The Tukwila Anti -Crime Team (TAC Team) is comprised of a sergeant and
two detectives; the unit's primary responsibility is to investigate drug and
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prostitution crimes that affect the citizenry of Tukwila. The unit will also
address other crimes as assigned, often relying on special equipment and
undercover skills to positively impact those problems.
The unit had a successful year, responding to 101 felony drug crimes,
generating 26 felony drug cases, and making 36 prostitution -related
arrests. Two noteworthy cases involved successful collaborations with the
Seattle ATF Gun Group. Those joint operations resulted in the arrest and
conviction of two prominent crack cocaine dealers who are now serving
lengthy terms in federal prison.
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Major Crimes Unit
The Major Crimes Unit (MCU), supervised by Sergeant Rick Mitchell, is a team of eight detectives, one
support specialist, and one domestic violence victim advocate. The Major Crimes Unit detectives are
responsible for investigating a broad range of criminal activity and felony crimes that occur in the
City of Tukwila. The crimes this unit investigate include homicide, robbery, burglary, assault, theft,
fraud, forgery, sexual assault, and motor vehicle theft. All detectives assigned to Major Crimes bring
with them their own special skills and expertise to their area of investigations. Investigative
assignments are based on workload priorities, solvability factors and community -targeted criminal
behavior, such as monitoring our registered sex offenders. The detectives are available 24 hours a
day for call -outs and crime scene investigations. In addition, MCU detectives investigate missing
persons, monitor registered sex offenders living in Tukwila, and conduct pre-employment
background investigations on people seeking jobs in the police department. In 2011, the MCU
detectives were assigned to investigate 506 new felony cases, and responded to numerous crime
scene call -outs throughout the year. The MCU detectives also successfully concluded several high-
profile cases including a burglary ring, as well as a multiple suspects and victims murder case which
also involved organized crime and gang activity.
INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
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National Night Out Against Crime 2011 was a fun evening filled with great events held at 22 different locations
Eleven teams of 30 Tukwila staff volunteers visited these events over the course of the evening. The Crime
Prevention Team staffed informational booths at City of Tukwila events, such as the Touch a Truck, in addition
to partnering with seven local businesses to provide information at their safety-related events. The Community
Policing Coordinator attended meetings of six different neighborhood groups to talk about problems specific to
the neighborhoods and identify solutions for them. Two of these groups were new block watches. Through the
Washington State Auto Theft Task Force, the Tukwila Crime Prevention Unit was able to distribute 84 steering
wheel lock devices to the owners of Honda Civics and Accords manufactured between 1992 and 1998. In
cooperation with six other South King County agencies, our team provided Tukwila landlords with two
opportunities for all -day training. This training is the first step in gaining Crime Free Multi -Housing
certification for a rental property.
School Resource Officer
Officer Lisa Harrison has been assigned to Foster High
School and Showalter Middle School for her twelfth
school year. During her time as the School Resource
NI Officer she has worked hard to cultivate relationships
with students, staff and parents. She works closely
ica with school security and staff to address concerns
related to safety and criminal activity on and around
campus. She also works closely with parents to help
them navigate their teen's behavior throughout their
middle and high school years. The program's success
has been the relationship between the Tukwila School
District and the Police Department. In addition to the
School Resource Officer Position, Officer Harrison is
the President of the Washington School Safety
Organization.
Public Information
N- Officer, Accreditation
Officer Mike Murphy is the "PIO" serving as
the spokesman of the department with the
press. We understand the importance of
communicating with our community and
Officer Murphy is there to talk to the press or
any citizen that would like to know more.
The Department received accreditation in
2010. To assure we continue compliance, in
2011 we purchased the Lexipol Policy Manual
and began the transition process to
completely update our policies and
f1'4.. procedures. As the law, court decisions, and
4 best practices continue to change, it is vital
that we integrate these changes into our
operations. Our new policy manual and new
electronic training tools will help us stay
in front of the ever-changing challenges
we face.
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The Tukwila Police Department's Records Division operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and
assists the citizens and businesses of Tukwila in a variety of ways. In 2011, the division processed
over 125 Concealed Pistol Licenses and 160 professional licenses, handled more than 32,000
telephone calls, and processed nearly 5,800 Public Disclosure requests. The Records Division also
provides fingerprinting services to the public, assists with community education programs, and takes
c, found property cases.
In addition to serving the citizens of Tukwila, the Records Division provides support to our
commissioned staff. Our staff works in tandem with Officers in the street to assist them with their
patrol duties. The division routinely provides searches of local, state, federal, and even international
databases to assist Officers and Detectives with locating information that is pertinent to their
investigations and cases. The division also monitors our jail holding facility and assists with prisoner
searches.
In 2011, our Records Division processed approximately 8,800 case reports. When processing case
reports, the Records Division must ensure accurate, complete, and timely information processing.
Information is routinely entered into various local, state and federal databases. These entries include
stolen and impounded vehicles, warrants, protection orders, missing persons, and stolen and
recovered articles. Entering information into these databases must be done in accordance with
various laws and system regulations. In order to ensure a high standard of accuracy, routine internal
audits are conducted on these systems. In addition, information entered into state and federal
databases are subject to audits by regulatory agencies such as the Washington State Patrol and the
Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The Records Division operates in a continuous cycle of collecting, storing, and purging information.
Within the first quarter of each year, case reports and other records are reviewed to determine which
need to be maintained for extended retention, and which should be destroyed. The annual records
destruction is completed in accordance with the Washington State General Records Retention
Schedule for Law Enforcement Agencies.
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Evidence
The primary duty of the Evidence Division is to ensure the proper
security and chain of custody for property and evidence items taken in by
the Tukwila Police Department. Once items are turned into the Evidence
Division, they are tracked using a bar coding system. Maintaining and
properly documenting the chain of custody is imperative to maintaining
the integrity of the department's property and evidence system. In 2011,
the Tukwila Police Department took in 3,729 items of property and -
Evidence personnel also offer support to our commissioned personnel by,
at times, assisting with crime scene processing and the collection of
evidence. Even with minimal staffing (one full-time evidence technician,
one evidence technician alternate, and the records manager who
oversees both the Records and Evidence Divisions), Evidence personnel
are available 24 hours a day to assist other divisions of the department
with any forensic or evidence packaging questions. This year, we were
able to have our evidence alternate certified as a Leaf Marijuana
Identification Technician. Improvements were made to our laboratory to
accommodate the testing process. In 2011, our two technicians tested
over 80 marijuana cases. This includes helping other local police
departments with analysis.
The property and evidence division operates within a continuous cycle of
receiving, storing, and disposing of items taken into custody. Items are
purged when they are no longer needed as evidence due to the expiration
of the statute of limitations for the associated crime. This involves a
lengthy process of researching the status of related case reports,
coordinating disposition approval with various officers, detectives,
prosecutors, and other personnel, researching court dockets, and
researching sentencing information. Destruction of these items must also
be done in accordance with various local, state, and federal laws. Certain
new or gently -used items are routinely disposed of by donating them to a
non-profit organization called Treehouse. This organization supports
local children in foster care. Bicycles are also donated to a non-profit
organization called Bikeworks. Items may also be sent to auction, the
proceeds of which go to the City's general fund.
TRAINING
This year was a busy and challenging year for our training unit. We
coordinated the in -processing and training of nine new employees,
and sponsored a wide variety of training including the following:
• Diversity Training
• Active Shooter
• Firearms Proficiency
• Use of Force training
• Communicable Disease Training
• First Aid and CPR Training
The Department also hosted a number of regional training classes.
Both our employees and employees from other local agencies
attended the following classes:
• Incident Command for Command Staff
• Power Point For Law Enforcement
• Cops with Kids
• Tactical Planning for WMD
• I -Witness Training
During 2011 the department provided a total of 8,492 training hours
to all employees broken down by division in the graph on the
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SPECIAL TEAMS
Valley SWAT/CCU
Special tactical needs of the city are provided by Valley SWAT, a regional team comprised of six officers and a
commander from each of the cities of Tukwila, Renton, Kent, Auburn, Federal Way, and the Port of Seattle
Police Department. In 2011, the team responded to 50 incidents in these jurisdictions. Most of these incidents
involve the service of high-risk search warrants, usually involving narcotics. Other common operations include
dignitary protection details, arrests of dangerous suspects, and responses to barricaded subjects.
The team is very fortunate to be well -supported by the agencies they serve. It is well-equipped and trained,
having the benefit of training three days per month with one additional week-long training session per year.
Although these 36 officers train hard and are subject to callout any time of day, every day of the year, SWAT is
not a full-time job - each of the officers has a primary assignment within their own agencies, be it as patrol or
traffic officers, detectives, or the like.
Valley SWAT is one of the largest teams in the State, and, due to its strong reputation, works closely with many
of the other top teams in the region, including Seattle PD SWAT. This inter -agency camaraderie leads to an
effective exchange of concepts and expertise, making for more effective emergency responses and ultimately a
safer community for you, the citizens we serve.
Working closely with Valley SWAT, the Valley Crisis Communication Unit (VCCU) is responsible for peacefully
resolving higher risk police operations or crisis situations through tactical communication and negotiations
while minimizing the risk of injury or loss of life to the people involved. Often called Hostage Negotiators, the
VCCU's role is far more encompassing than negotiating only hostage situations. Additionally, the team regularly
responds to and negotiates with barricaded subjects, high risk search warrants, suicidal individuals, and other
situations that may call for trained crisis negotiators.
The VCCU is made up of the same six police agencies as the Valley SWAT. However, the unit also enlists the
assistance of the FBI and a team psychiatrist. Tukwila's team has five members, consisting of a police
commander, sergeant, and three officers. The individuals that serve on the Valley Crisis Communication Unit
are highly trained negotiators and team leaders. Working together with Valley SWAT, they help keep the peace
and create a safer community.
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Valley Civil Disturbance Unit
Fifteen Tukwila Police Officers serve as members of the Valley Civil Disturbance Unit
(VCDU). This team, made up of officers from surrounding jurisdictions, responds to the
need for a large well-trained and organized police presence at any type of large
gathering. The team is composed of members with specialized training for less lethal
munitions and chemical crowd -control agents, safe removal of protester devices, and
bicycle response. Members have provided crowd control at the Rock & Roll Marathon as
well as quelled civil unrest at protest events.
Officer Mike Murphy is the training officer for the VCDU. Tukwila Police coordinates the
annual team training at Fort Rilea, Oregon. This event prepares team members for the
challenges they may face in the field. Every aspect of team response from command
preparation to the response to riotous situations is tested and improved.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
D.ARX,
The 26th year of Drug Abuse Resistance Education
(D.A.R.E.), was completed with a graduation held at
Foster High School in the Performing Arts Center.
Two hundred and seventy five fifth graders from
Tukwila, Thorndyke, and Cascade View
Elementaries were recognized for completing 12
weeks of the D.A.R.E. Program.
To graduate, each student was required to write an
essay on what they learned in D.A.R.E. and their
personal commitment to stay drug free. Nine
students were selected to read their essays at
graduation. Seattle's Biggest Sports Fan Big Lo
talked to the graduates about staying drug free.
Assistant Chief Bruce Linton addressed the D.A.R.E
graduates and spoke of the strong partnerships
between the Tukwila Police Department, the
Tukwila School District, and the citizens of Tukwila,
which makes the D.A.R.E. Program a huge success in
our community. The Honorable Mayor Jim
Haggerton also delivered a message to the
graduates and reminded them that they will be
faced with many choices in life. Because of D.A.R.E.
they have the tools to make the right decisions.
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Community Relations Committee
The Department formed a Community Relations Committee in the summer of 2011 with the
purpose of reaching out to the community in a professional and positive way. The committee is
made up of police department employees each sharing their expertise and bringing new ideas
on how we can foster the relationship between the Police Department and the citizens and
businesses of Tukwila. We are trying to create positive interactions and show that the people
in the community and the police can work together to make it a stronger and safer place to
live, work, and visit.
Examples of our work include: In October, Patrol Officers were given bags of candy to pass out
to children on Halloween. The candy was provided by the generous donations of Tukwila
businesses. In November, the committee helped the Central Business District Team with the
Food and Toy Drive that was held at the mall. Finally, in December, we went Holiday Caroling.
The caroling was done by playing holiday music through the speakers in the patrol cars with
uniformed Police Officers passing out candy canes and stuffed animals to the children.
Making a difference in someone's life is not only rewarding but the community will benefit if
people are happier and feel safer knowing the police are there for them. We also have some
fun ideas for the coming year. For example, having a poster contest in the schools and the
winning class gets a pizza party. Our committee is looking forward to the New Year and
sharing our ideas.
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The Tukwila Police Department took delivery of the mobile command vehicle on
May 29, 2011. The purpose of the vehicle is to serve as a mobile platform for
our first responders (police and fire) to operate from during extended
emergencies, critical incidents and planned events. The police department
demonstrated a critical need based on responses to multiple large-scale
incidents and events over the years. The vehicle was purchased upon approval
of the Tukwila City Council and was financed with a combination of stimulus
grant funding, emergency management bond funding, and seizure monies.
The mobile command vehicle was custom-designed by police department
employees along with design input from other city departments. The mobile
command vehicle was manufactured by Farber Specialty Vehicles in Columbus,
Ohio.
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It is built on a 38 -foot Freightliner chassis and can accommodate up to 13 personnel
working from individual workstations equipped with IP telephones, computers, and
a combination of radios that enable communications on the fire, police, aviation,
marine, and amateur radio bands.
The command vehicle has redundant power generation (two generators) along with
internet and data capabilities. The command vehicle has been deployed monthly
since its acquisition. It was deployed as an incident command post during the 2011
Rock N' Roll Marathon, numerous regional SWAT responses, and training exercises.
The Tukwila Police mobile command vehicle is one of the most capable platforms in
the region and it enables the police department to provide world-class service to the
citizens of Tukwila well into the future.
We responded to 47 calls for service last year. We were in
eight different cities and two hospitals. We spent 535 hours
attending to those in need. What this indicates is that we
are prepared to respond wherever needed.
We officiated at two funeral services. One was for a Tukwila
police officer's family member and the other was an
internment service for a Tukwila veteran at Tahoma
National Cemetery in Kent, WA. We also attended several
training programs during the year: 1) Building Resilient
Children for Brighter Futures, a domestic violence project to
help children; 2) How to Cope with Grief and Accumulated `!
Loss; Washington State Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc.
(C.O.P.S.). These families have lost their first responders in
the line of duty.
In April, we attended D.A.R.E. graduation. In May, we participated in a memorial service to honor all law
enforcement personnel who lost their life in the line of duty. We gathered with other officers and city employees at
the flagpole at City Hall.
We continue to visit police and fire stations to meet with and encourage these dedicated people that protect and
serve our communities. We also meet with the other area chaplains to pray and debrief.
We want to say thank you to all those that have shown an interest in our volunteer ministry. We both work through
Charteris Foundation P.O. Box 24766, Federal Way, WA 98093. Financial donations may be sent with a small note
attached stating that it is for Chaplain Alfred E. Patterson or Chaplain Lowell Welker, and it will go directly into our
account. We receive 100% of the donation and you receive a receipt, which may be considered a tax deduction. We
both benefit from your kind generosity.
The police department has been blessed over the years by many citizens willing to
volunteer their time and talents to the department, and 2011 was no exception.
Dottie Sangl and Joanne McManus continued their devotion to the department's goals,
working several hours a week. Dottie takes fingerprints of people who wish to apply for a
concealed weapons permit or who are applying for a job where they must submit their
fingerprints. She also performs basic office tasks. Joanne comes in twice a week and gives
reminder phone calls to everyone scheduled for an upcoming appearance in the Tukwila
Municipal Court.
Our Traffic Unit has a whole stable of volunteers! Abdi Abdullahi, Enad Alfaouri, John
Bush, Lynn Churchill, Daniel Elijah, Kaise Jibril, David Mann, Bob McManus, and Larry
Smith devote their time to issuing parking tickets throughout the city and tagging
abandoned cars for future impoundment. As a group, they put in about 20 hours per week.
Jessica Villa put in about a day a week, performing clerical duties in the Chiefs office and
in the MCU.
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Citizens Advisory Board
(COPCAB)
This was a year of change for COPCAB. Long-time COPCAB chair, Art Rosengren, decided it was
time to turn over the position to another member. Fortunately, Art remains an active participant
on the board. The new chair is Lynn Churchill, another resident member of COPCAB.
Foster High School Student, Raushaun Johnson, graduated from high school and advanced to the
University of Washington, and Sebastian Weitzeil stepped in as the student representative.
Sebastian's appointment was confirmed by the Tukwila City Council in September. He continues to
provide vital youth perspective to the board.
Mike West, one of the business representatives, retired from his business and COPCAB to pursue
personal projects. The second business representative, Abdisamad Egal, also resigned from the
board. New business representative, Kim Karns, began attending COPCAB meetings in March and
was confirmed to the position by the Tukwila City Council in September 2011.
Tukwila resident, Bophary Du, also was confirmed as a COPCAB member in September by the City
Council.
COPCAB members continued to be active in the community. Members toured the mobile command
vehicle, held a meeting at the Central Business District Team office inside Westfield Mall, assisted
with the Tukwila Police Food and Toy Drive, and attended the DARE graduation. The group also
provided information about COPCAB on Channel 21 for the residents of Tukwila.
COPCAB Members:
Chair Lynn Churchill, Resident Kim Karns, Business
Jeff Baker, School District Art Rosengren, Resident
Jun Castillo, Resident Jerry Thornton, Resident
Bophary Du, Resident Sebastian Weitzeil, Student
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The year of 2011 brought about many new faces in our Explorer Program. Many of the
Explorers that had been with us for a number of years turned 21 years of age in 2010,
and had to leave the program because of age restrictions. In 2011, we expanded to one
of the largest posts we have ever had. During the year, these new Explorers tackled the
many challenges each Explorer faces, which includes two one-week academies where
they learn law enforcement techniques, marching, military drill, and most of all
confidence and the ability to do a job well, as well as weekly meetings, community
service and charity events. Many of our remaining veteran explorers found themselves
being leaders and role models to the recruits.
Explorers are a group of young adults ranging in ages from 14-21 with a desire to learn
about law enforcement. They also perform community service projects while assisting
the police department. Anyone interested in joining the Tukwila Police Explorers or
wanting more information should contact an Explorer Advisor at 206-433-1808.
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RECOGNITION ti PROMOTIONS
Dan Lindstrom
2011 Employee of the Year
201 1 Employees of the Quarter
Mark Schutt
Tom Stock
Randy Rusness
Brendan Kerin
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Keith King
Erik Kunsmann
Mike Murphy
After the retirement of Chief David Fs on 4/30/11, Chief Villa
b,ame the interim Chief of Police effective 5/1/11 and received
"fhe official appointment effective 6/1/11
Chief Michael Villa
Sergeant Todd Bisson
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Sergeant Rory Mettlin
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Service Pins
Eric Hines (20 years)
Kraig Boyd (15 years)
David Cruz (15 years)
Keith King (15 years)
Eric Lund (15 years)
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Ana Beard (10 years)
Beth Adams (5 years)
Sanjay Prasad (5 years)
Jason Wollan (5 years)
Crime 'In -T.4,1 l'r
2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
Population
19,050
19,107 17,092
18,080 17,930
Calls for Service
26,893
29,154 30,132
31,148 30,375
Violent Crime:
Murder 0 0 1 7 2
Rape 17 13 22 15 13
Robbery 97 90 88 91 80
Aggravated Assault 85 51 57 68 64
TOTALS 199 154 168 181 159
Property Crime:
Arson 6 9 11 13 2
Burglary
319 377 327 374 298
Theft 2,224 2,096 2,584 2,038 1,976
Auto Theft
441 494 356 409 634
TOTALS 2,990 2,976 3,278 2,834 2,910
Total Part 1 Crime 3,189
3,133 3,446
3,015 3,069
Crime Clearances
348 406 389 456 403
Clearance Rates
2011 Crime Number Percent
Totals Cleared Cleared
CRIME:
Murder 0 0 NA
Rape 17 6 35%
Robbery 97 25 28%
Aggravated Assault 85 32 38%
Burglary 319 35 11%
Theft 2,224 236 11%
Motor Vehicle Theft 441 11 2%
Arson 6 3 50%
TOTALS
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3,189 348 11%
Cases Taken/Calls for Service
35000
30000
25000
20000
15000
10000
5000
0
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
• Cases Taken
9242
9004
8355
8525
8777
8790
Calls for Service
33685
30375
31148
30132
29154
26893
Incidents of Property Crime
3400 V'
3200
3000
2800
2600
2006 2007 2008 2009
Cases Reported 3225 2910 2834 3278
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Incidents of Felony Violent Crime
200
150
100
50
0
1
2010 1 2011
2976 1 2990
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
• Cases Reported 178
159
181
168
154
195
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YEAR AT A GLANCE
Patrol, $5,982,661
2011 11 Total Police Budget
114 077;43'9
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Traffic, $484,978
260,869
Administration,
$1,492,853
Jail, $1,999,046
Investigations,
$1,405,408
TAC Team, $522,997
Dispatch, $530,246
Records, $939,513
Crime Prevention,
$458,868
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Comparative Totals
With Three Year Comparison
2011 2010 2009
Population 19,050 19,107 17,092
Budget $14,077,439 $12,995,698 $12,851,964
Police Staff:
Commissioned 68 68 68
Non -Commissioned 16 16 16
Calls for Service 26,893 29,154 30,132
Part 1 Crime 3,189 3,133 3,446
Traffic Citations/Infractions Issued 3,046 3,585 2,894
Reported Vehicle Accidents:
Injury 189 199 183
Fatal 1 2 2
Non -injury (not including hit-and-run) 464 509 420
Injury hit-and-run 17 24 23
TOTALS 671 734 628
Emergency Response Time (minutes):
Priority E, 1 3.21 2.07 3.04
Priority 2 10.05 6.68 7.04
Non -Emergency Response Time (minutes) 14.04 13.82 13.78
*The decrease in Calls for Service in 2011 was due primarily to the manner in which calls are dispatched
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As Igo about my duty, god
Every step along the way,
Help me make a dfference
In this world each passing day.
Give me a heart to be concerned,
A mind that knows what is right,
Give me the eyes and ears to see and hear
The truth as in Your sight.
Give me protection from things unseen,
Strength to face each test,
rferp me to stand for law and order,
To daily do my best.
Give me the courage to defend the weak
Compassion for those oppressed.
Yfe[p me lift up the ones who've stumbled,
Give a hand to those who are distressed.
Give me grace to face my final hour,
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To give my fife in service.
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Let your strong hand and loving heart j �
Protect the ones that I hold dearest.
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Tukwila Police Department
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, WA 98188
Website: www.tukwilawa.gov/police/pd
General information: 206-433-1808
Public Information Office: 206-433-1825
Emergencies: 911
Tukwila Police Administration
David Haynes, Chief of Police (throw 0-11)
Michael Villa, Chief of Police (beginnin 5-1-11)
Don Lincoln, Assistant Police Chief
Dennis McOmber, Commander
Bruce Linton, Commander
Eric Dreyer, Commander
Rebecca McGregor, Records Manager
Phi Huynh, Administrative Secretary
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Tukwila City Council
Allan Ekberg, Council President
Joe Duffie, Councilmember
Joan Hernandez, Councilmember
Dennis Robertson, Councilmember
Verna Seal, Councilmember
Kathy Hougardy, Councilmember
De'Sean Quinn, Councilmember
Tukwila City Administration
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Steve Lancaster, City Administrator