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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 Annual Report - Police DepartmentTukwila Police Department A World -Class Police Department Delivering Professional Law Enforcement Service 2014 Annual Report, Page 2 TUKWILA POLICE DEPARTMENT MEM 1 II 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. Core Values Leadership Excellence Accountability Dedication Chief of Police Admini Secretary Crime Analyst Deputy Chief of Police Patrol Commander Traffic Sgt Major Collision Investigations Traffic Enforcement Transport H Services Officer Patrol Commander Admin Support Assistant Days A Sgt. Patrol (8) Nights A Sgt. Patrol (9) Days B Sgt. Patrol (8) Nights B Sgt. Patrol (9) Records Manager Records Supervisor r1 Evidence Tech ) Investigations Commander Anti -Crime Unit Sgt. Records Clerk (7) r Major Crimes Sgt VNET Detective Narcotives Detectives (3) Property Crimes (4) DV Advocate Major Crimes Sgt. People Crimes (5) Professional Standards Commander Admin Support Assistant Professional Standards Unit Sgt. Training COP Coordinator 5R0 Training Pipeline (4) Community Police Team 5Bt• PATROL Task Force Sgt. Central Business District TIB Crime Prevention Officer Michael Villa 2014 Annual Report, Page 3 CHIEF'S MESSAGE It is my pleasure to present this annual report. During 2014 we continued to implement our strategic plan. Goals included fully staffing the department, developing our leadership team, and continuing to build public partnerships and trust. We welcomed six new team members to the Police Department during the year. A records specialist and one officer are local Washingtonians and the others come to us from Arizona, Florida, Georgia, and Hawaii. The new hires enabled us to increase our patrol and investigations capabilities and better serve the community We increased leadership training during the year. Ten sergeants and command staff completed the intensive three-week Leading Police Organization training at the Criminal Justice Training Commission. We will continue to develop our leadership team as they are critical in providing the right direction and support and accomplishing the goals of the city. Finally, your police department continues to build and develop excellent community trust and relations. This takes place naturally as our staff regularly exemplifies our vision and core values and is committed to our mission. However, we continue to proactively reach out to and partner with the community. For example, this year we reinstituted the Citizen's Academy and implemented a partnership with the International Rescue Committee. We also began a new diversity training program for our employees called "Race, the Power of an Illusion." While there has been much criticism about police and lack of trust throughout the nation this past year, the Tukwila Police team continues serving with pride and integrity and treating all people with respect and dignity. For more information about the great work accomplished during 2014 by the men and women of this department, please turn the page and enjoy the reading. 1 2014 Annual Report, Page 4 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS 2014 Annual Report, Page 5 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS The Patrol Division is the Department's largest division. In 2014, Commander Rick Mitchell led four teams that consist of four patrol sergeants and 34 patrol officers. These teams are first responders who provide around-the-clock service and protection for the citizens of Tukwila. The Patrol Division is responsible for responding to 911 calls for service, the protection of life and property, the patrol of Tukwila's neighborhoods, the prevention of crime, the apprehension of criminals, and the enforcement of federal, state and local laws. In 2014, the Patrol Division handled 29,870 calls for service in the city, and documented 8,694 case reports. In addition to performing general patrol duties, many officers have specialty duties that include: Defensive Tactics Instructors, Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructors, Civil Disturbance Unit Officers, DARE Officers, Honor Guard, Field Training Officers, SWAT team members, and Police Explorer Advisors. PATROL DIVISION 2014 Annual Report, Page 6 1 Uniformed Patrol PATROL DIVISION 2014 Annual Report, Page 7 1 The Patrol Division hired five new officers in 2014. One of these was new to law enforcement and he attended the Basic Law Enforcement Academy before receiving field training. The other four officers came from police departments across the country. The Patrol Division also promoted two new sergeants in 2014. Several members of the Patrol Division in the Tukwila Police Department received awards for their outstanding performance this year. These awards included: Certificates of Commendation, Meritorious Service Medals, Life Saving Medals, and Employee of the Year. The Patrol Division officers voluntarily performed numerous hours of community service projects in an effort to support and give back to the community in which they serve. Officers participated in events such as Shop with a Cop, Night out Against Crime, fundraising for the Tukwila Pantry food bank, a softball game fundraiser in conjunction with the Tukwila Fire Department, Holiday Caroling, and distributing candy and toys to children in the community. PATROL DIVISION 2014 Annual Report, Page 8 he Tukwila Police Department Marine Unit is comprised of 12 officers and detectives, who work under the supervision of three sergeants. The marine unit provides law enforcement assistance for police -related issues, and flooding emergencies that can occur in both the Duwamish River and Green River. The officers are all trained and proficient with the many technical aspects of boat operations, river patrol, and rescue, and are equipped to , handle the many challenges and obstacles that these rivers present. In 2014, Four members of the unit attended a "° special Marine Law Enforcement Training in October in Lake Chelan, to gain more knowledge and skills related to their role as marine unit officers. A= The Traffic Unit is comprised of two officers and one sergeant. In October of 2014, Sergeant Eric Lund moved from Patrol to supervise the Traffic Unit. Officer LeCompte and Officer Hines are the Department traffic officers. The Traffic Unit is responsible for responding to collisions, enforcing traffic laws, investigating and filing felony traffic cases, as well as responding to parking complaints and reports of abandoned vehicles. The Traffic Unit utilizes two radar trailers that can deploy anywhere in the city to make drivers aware of their speed, in the hopes of having motorists obey the speed limits. The Traffic Unit investigated 464 collisions, of which 172 involved injuries. Only two of the collisions resulted in fatalities, both were the result of a medical emergency. The Traffic Unit filed eight felony traffic cases (vehicular assault and eluding). The Traffic Unit participated in the Department citizen's academy by training in firearms and using the emergency vehicle operation simulator. In December, the Traffic Unit conducted a holiday DUI emphasis patrol with to increase DUI awareness and make the streets safer for citizens. Officer LeCompte conducted multiple hours of training for Department members to renew their blood alcohol content (BAC) certifications. Officer LeCompte is a Department firearms instructor and commits many hours to training firearms proficiency to Department members. Officer Hines is a department defensive tactics instructor and trains officers in the use of defensive tactics, Taser, and other skills. Canine Unit PATROL DIVISION officers out of harmful situations. 2014 Annual Report, Page 9 The Tukwila Police Department K9 Unit consists of two teams who serve in the Patrol Division; Officer Brent Frank and K9 Ace, as well as Officer Mike Boehmer and K9 Doc. They are supervised by Sergeant Todd Rossi. The primary mission of the K9 Unit is tracking and locating suspects who flee crime scenes and attempt to evade arrest. They also conduct searches for evidence. The K9s, Ace and Doc, handle specific duties that would be dangerous or difficult for officers to handle, and keep These K9s primarily work night shifts, but remain available for call -out seven days a week, and work in partnership with other K9 teams in the region. The K9 teams also enjoy participating in community events throughout the city. During 2014, the teams were responsible for the capture of suspects involved in many types of serious crimes. Officer Frank and K9 Ace have worked together since June of 2013. Officer Boehmer and K9 Doc graduated from an extensive training academy in July 2014, and completed a two-week field training. As of August 2014, they officially became a team. In October, K9 Ace was awarded a ballistic vest through the Vested Interest K9 Program, a non-profit organization based in Massachusetts, which provides ballistic vests free to K9s meeting specific criteria throughout the country. The team is grateful to have been chosen to receive this important and potentially life-saving gift. 1 Major Crimes Unit INVESTIGATIIONS DIVISION 2014 Annual Report, Page 10 1 n 2014, personnel assigned to the Major Crimes Unit (MCU) included one sergeant, eight detectives, one support specialist and one domestic violence victim advocate. The MCU detectives are assigned to investigate felony crimes including homicide, robbery, assaults, death investigations, theft, fraud, forgery, sexual assaults, domestic violence, auto thefts, and crimes against children and the elderly. Unit detectives are available 24 hours a day for callouts 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 as police officers or support staff. In 2014, the MCU detectives were assigned to investigate 453 new felony cases including 41 child abuse/neglect cases, 44 felony domestic violence cases, 226 felony property crimes, 70 felony crimes against persons (including robbery and assault), and one homicide. A major focus for 2014 was conducting background investigations on job applicants for both commissioned and civilian positions. These investigations often require multiple interviews, records checks, report writing, and extensive travel round the country. One detective was assigned primary responsibility for this task and completed 16 background investigations. INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION 2014 Annual Report, Page 11 Tukwila Anti -Crime Team The Tukwila Anti -Crime (TAC) Unit is comprised of a sergeant and three detectives. The Unit's primary responsibility is to investigate drug and prostitution crimes that affect the citizens of Tukwila. The Unit also addresses other crimes as assigned, often relying on special equipment and undercover skills to positively impact the problems. The Unit had a busy year in 2014, responding to 112 felony drug crimes, generating 17 felony drug investigations, and making 18 prostitution -related arrests. During those investigations, the TAC Team recovered 10 firearms and seized $22,000 in cash. TAC Team highlights for the year the include participation in Operation Cross Country - a joint Tukwila Police, Seattle Police Vice, and FBI task force that targets prostitution promoters and the recovery of juveniles involved in prostitution. The TAC Team also assisted other Department units throughout the year in their efforts to capture homicide, felonious assault, rape, and other dangerous suspects. oFFic�, e,„45,,,, \ .o 1>WA Professional Standards Unit 2014 Annual Report, Page 12 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS DIVISION The Professional Standards Unit (PSU) is a support unit to the police department. This Unit consists of Lexipol management, which is a policy and procedure manual, as well as training, crime prevention, and, until recently has had the School Resource Officer (SRO) attached to it. In mid -2014 the SRO was reassigned to the Patrol Division commander. The members of the PSU team are involved in community outreach throughout the year. Some of the events that the team participated in during 2014 include Night Out Against Crime, Touch a Truck, Shop with a Cop, and the Annual Toy and Food Drive. 2014 Annual Report, Page 13 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS DIVISION Community Policing Team The Community Policing Team (CPT) is a proactive Unit within the Professional Standards Division that specializes in community outreach, building relationships and partnerships, and community -oriented policing throughout the City of Tukwila. These responsibilities include partnerships with many different groups such as the Tukwila Police Explorers, Tukwila Fire Department, the Community Relations Committee, and Tukwila Parks and Recreation on events such as Shop With A Cop, Touch -A -Truck, The Spirit of Giving Food & Toy Drive, National Night Out Against Crime, Tukwila Police Citizen's Academy, and various other community related events that help foster positive police relationships. Additionally, the CPT utilizes a proactive hot -spot team with the mission of improving public safety by reducing and preventing crime. This includes supporting and assisting other police divisions with uniformed patrol, bicycle patrol, undercover investigations and operations, and felony case filing. During 2014 the team conducted multiple joint -team operations focusing on vehicle prowls, thefts, robberies, gang activity, and transit safety. Additionally, in 2014 CPT officers were also assigned to police recruitment. The recruiting initiative was very successful and resulted in the hiring of many highly skilled lateral officers from across the country. One of the team members also took on the responsibility of becoming a Public Information Officer for the Department. The CPT consists of one sergeant, five officers, and civilian volunteers that work primarily out of the Neighborhood Resource Center on Tukwila International Boulevard and the Community Resource Center at Westfield Southcenter Mall. Records 2014 Annual Report, Page 14 SPECIAL SERVICES DIVISION 1 The Tukwila Police Department's Records Unit operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and assists the citizens and businesses of Tukwila in a variety of ways. In 2014, the Division processed more than 350 firearm related licenses and applications, more than 100 professional licenses, handled more than 29,500 telephone calls, and processed nearly 7,000 public disclosure requests. The Records Unit also provides fingerprinting services to the public, assists with community education programs, and takes found property cases. In addition to serving the citizens of Tukwila, the Records Unit provides support to our commissioned staff. Records staff works in tandem with officers on the street to assist them with their patrol duties. The Unit routinely provides searches of local, state, federal, and even international databases to assist officers and detectives in locating information that is pertinent to their cases and investigations. In 2014, the Records Unit processed 9,008 case reports. When processing case reports, the Records Unit 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 property. 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 is subject to audits by regulatory agencies such as the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigations. The Records Unit 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. Evidence 2014 Annual Report, Page 15 SPECIAL SERVICES DIVISION 1 The primary duty of the Evidence Unit is to ensure the proper security and chain of custody for property and evidence items taken in by the Tukwila Police Department. The Unit utilizes barcoding software to track and document the items collected by Department members. In 2014, over 5,000 items of evidence, property, photos and videos were processed by the Evidence Division. The Evidence Division is available 24 hours a day to support the Department with crime scene processing, collection of evidence, and any forensic or evidence packaging questions. Evidence and forensic training was provided to all commissioned personnel in 2014 as part of the yearly training calendar. The Evidence Division operates within a continuous cycle of receiving, storing, and disposing of items taken into custody. Items are purged as cases are adjudicated, when they are no longer needed as evidence due to the expiration of the statute of limitations, or when they are no longer needed to be held per statute (such as found property items). This involves a lengthy process of researching the status of related criminal case reports, coordinating disposition approval with various officers, prosecutors and other personnel, researching court dockets, and researching sentence information. Disposal of these items must also be done in accordance with various local, state and federal laws. Biohazards, hazardous materials, and confidential documents are disposed of through secure means. This includes a documented destruction of items such as illicit narcotics and firearms. Other items are disposed of by donating to local non -profits such as Treehouse and Bikeworks. In 2014, 4,380 items were disposed of — through destruction, release to owners, auction, donations to non-profit agencies, conversion to Departmental use, and transfer to other agencies and to the City's general fund. SWAT JAL,.031kr›--. 2014 Annual Report, Page 16 REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS 1 During the calendar year 2014, the Tukwila Police Department participated as one of the six agencies that comprise the Valley SWAT team. During the year, team members were called out to 70 incidents deemed to require additional specialized training and/or tactics to resolve with the least likelihood of injury to either the officers or the suspect involved. Tukwila provides five officers, one sergeant, and a commander to the team; the other agencies provide the same amount of personnel support to further the mission of keeping the cities of Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Renton and Tukwila and the Port of Seattle safe. The team is available to respond 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. During the year, Valley SWAT provided primary security for visits from both the President and Vice President of the United States, numerous cabinet -level dignitaries, and foreign heads of state. In addition, we serve as the backup SWAT team to the United States Secret Service, King County Sheriff's Office, and Seattle Police SWAT teams when they are either unavailable or need to be relieved due to a protracted event. Officers attend monthly training as well as twice annual team firearms, and tactical training days to ensure their proficiency in vehicle take- downs, hostage rescue, aircraft and marine interdiction, mountain operations, and low light operations. REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS 2014 Annual Report, Page 17 Civil Disturbance Unit The Tukwila Police Department Civil Disturbance Unit (CDU) is part of the multi - agency Valley Civil Disturbance Unit (VCDU) that trains with other departments in the valley. As a part of this regional team, Tukwila CDU officers deploy regionally to handle incidents such as civil unrest and crowd control. Tukwila VCDU members provided crowd control at various protests and events in 2014 around the region, including the Seahawks Parade after they won Super Bowl XLVIII, May Day protests in Seattle, and large events including a Seahawks game in December. As a part of the VCDU, the Tukwila CDU team also traveled to Bellevue and Yakima for annual training in 2014. The Tukwila Police Department currently has ten officers, five sergeants and one commander serving on the Tukwila CDU team. The team members have received highly specialized training in less lethal munitions, chemical crowd -control agents, safe removal of protestors and protestor devices, and bicycle response. 1 fPO WA VNET—PATROL Auto Theft Taskforce REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS 2014 Annual Report, Page 18 1 The Tukwila Police Department assigns a detective to the Valley Narcotics Enforcement Task Force (VNET), a regional drug enforcement unit made up of detectives from several local police depai linents and agents from the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). This combination of federal and local law enforcement officers is able to handle drug investigations that are beyond the scope of the local individual police agencies. This unit, which is responsible for investigating mid- to upper-level drug dealers, was kept busy during the year working primarily drug interdiction operations and dealers who illegally sell prescription drugs. Through the unit's effort, thousands of illicit prescription pills and many dangerous drug offenders were arrested and charged with crimes. The P.A.T.R.O.L. Auto Theft Task Force is a five -person, multi jurisdictional team made up from more than 20 different agencies in King and Pierce counties that have signed an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement supporting the Task Force's mission: "To aggressively pursue and prosecute prolific offenders related to auto theft through multi -agency cooperation." Currently there are five detectives from King and Pierce county departments (Tukwila, that make up the Task Force, and includes a Auburn, Federal Way, King County Sheriff's Office, and Bonney Lake) crime analyst from Bonney Lake. The Task Force is overseen by Commander Eric Dreyer from the Tukwila Police Department. The entire Task Force's wages, benefits, equipment, training, and expenses are paid by a State -awarded grant from the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority (WATPA). An investigation of note: In August of 2014, the Auto Theft Task Force detectives were alerted to a semi- trailer/cargo theft that occurred in Sumner. The investigation revealed that suspects from an organized southern California cargo theft cartel had marked nine cargo trailers (which were loaded with high value products from Best Buy and ROSS Dress for Less) for theft and then used six stolen semi -tractors to take five of the cargo trailers. Four cargo containers were left behind due to a mishap during the thefts. After several weeks of intense covert surveillance and investigation involving ten search warrants, Task Force detectives were able to locate two storage facilities and a large warehouse where they recovered a large portion of the stolen items. Recovered were 1,169 large screen LCD TVs, 1,727 laptop computers, 124 refrigerators, and numerous other items from Best Buy and ROSS. The total recovery was well over $1.5 million worth of stolen property, along with six semi vehicles and cargo trailers. One suspect, believed to be the leader of the cargo theft cartel, was arrested and booked during the investigation. Most of the cartel is believed to have fled back to southern California and Mexico. The investigation is ongoing. 2014 Annual Report, Page 19 TRAINING The Training Coordinator in the Office of Professional Standards coordinates and tracks all training conducted both inside and outside the department. In 2014, he also in -processed and arranged initial training for six new officers. Washington State requires that all commissioned officers attend at least 24 hours of in-service training each year. This past year, the Department far exceeded that requirement by over 600%. Each commissioned officer received an average of I148 hours of in-service and additional training in 2014. This does not include the 720 hours of academy training that each new entry level officer received. In addition, non- commissioned support staff received over 745 hours of in-service training, which is an average of 50 hours each. Officers continuously train to maintain weapons qualifications, overcome physical resistance, and maintain the safe operation of emergency vehicles, along with many other courses to maintain core proficiencies. Most officers attend hours of extra training to develop and maintain expertise in various areas of law enforcement including gang enforcement, interview and interrogation techniques, SWAT, civil disturbance, crisis communications and intervention, and online crimes. In-house instructors regularly attend training to maintain their certifications to instruct firearms, defensive tactics, and emergency vehicle operation for the Department. Because training is a priority, The Tukwila Police Department has an extremely well-trained staff that continues to identify and respond to the needs of the community Community Relations Comnoi tee hikwilc0 Ni0 0.01. AjaInstCi. ISINC UPI *AKE CRIME BACK DOW 1 sbr 9714[ U TO MAKE ('PTMr RACIA COMMUNITY OUTREACH The Tukwila Police Department is dedicated to serving the citizens and businesses of Tukwila. The Community Relations Committee was formed by the Department, to reach out to the community in a positive way. This Committee is made up of police personnel who volunteer their time to bring police - friendly events to Tukwila. These events are always being reviewed to improve events and allow participants a better experience. The first event in 2014 was the "Night Out Against Crime" Poster Contest, with the theme of "Rising Up to Make Crime Back Down." Fifth grade classes in the Tukwila School District were chosen to participate and were all given poster paper for the contest. Judges included the Chief of Police, Command staff, Community Police Team and members of the Community Relations Committee. In 2014, there were three winners, one from each of the three schools and one Grand Prize winner for the best poster overall. Gift cards were awarded to each student at the annual D.A.R.E. graduation. The winners were invited to the City Council Meeting on July 7, 2014 to present their posters to Mayor Haggerton and the Councilmembers. On June 17, 2014, the Community Relations Committee was invited to attend the "Summer Kickoff' sponsored by 2014 Annual Report, Page 20 1 the City of Tukwila Parks and Recreation. It was a fun event held on the last day of school for 6th to 12th graders. Police officers joined in the fun by playing dodge ball, basketball and other activities with the students. Everyone had a great time. The free lunch program for kids is a summer program funded by the State at the various parks in the city. Tukwila police officers dropped by to talk and laugh with the children and pass out stickers. The annual Holiday Gift and Food Drive was held on November 22, 2014 at the Westfield Southcenter Mall. Uniformed police officers stood at various entrances to the mall to collect monetary donations and toys for people in need. The Mobile Command Center was set up to be the command post for the event. The fourth annual Christmas Caroling was the big end of the year event. Donations of toys and candy canes poured in from City employees and boxes of large stuffed animals were donated by local businesses. Tukwila police officers, City employees and members of the Community Relations Committee teamed up and played Christmas music in patrol cars over the intercom. Candy canes and toys were passed out to children as they came out of their homes. The smiling faces and laughter were a memorable experience for everyone involved. WA DARE COMMUNITY OUTREACH 2014 Annual Report, Page 21 The Tukwila Police Department's D.A.R.E. curriculum was developed by Pennsylvania State University and Arizona State University in 2013. It is a science -based curriculum that teaches young students a variety of important life -skills including responsible decision-making, relationship and communication skills, how to respond to peer pressure, recognizing signs of stress, and developing self-awareness. The 2014 D.A.R.E. graduation was held at the Foster High School Performing Arts Center. Approximately 260 students from Tukwila Elementary, Thorndyke Elementary, and Cascade View Elementary recognized for their hard work and completion of their 10 -week "Keepin' it ... Real" D.A.R.E. education. The D.A.R.E. program continues to grow under the successful leadership of Officer Schutt, Officer Shuck, and Sergeant Mettlin; the Department has already seen the growth in the students as they continue to make Tukwila the "City of Opportunity - Community of Choice." The Department is proud to offer this program to fifth grade students within the Tukwila School District. Administrative Support I?oFKw� `. 2014 Annual Report, Page 22 VOLUNTEERS The police department has been greatly helped by citizens who volunteered valuable time in 2014. The Neighborhood Resource Center is fully staffed with two dedicated volunteers: Darleen Thornton and Lenny Autio. Each of them volunteers for six to eight hours per week to watch the cameras along Tukwila International Boulevard, and alert officers to suspicious activity, assist members of the public who stop at the center for information, and other administrative work to help the officers assigned to the Neighborhood Resource Center. In the Professional Standards Unit, Joanne McManus spends two days a week, four hours a day, calling to remind citizens of their court dates in Tukwila Municipal Court. The Court has noted a big change in the number of people coming in for court dates when Joanne is on the job! When she has a spare minute, she assists the office staff with administrative tasks. Community Oriented Policir Aitizens Advisory Board Chair Lynn Churchill, Resident Laurie Clark, School District Jun Castillo, Resident 2014 Annual Report, Page 23 VOLUNTEERS TUKWILA POLICE DEPARTMENT COPCAB COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING CITIZENS AOBISOBY BOABO TUKWILA COMMUNITY F� EST 1994/.-� IC SA4 Kim Karns, Business Art Rosengren, Resident Jerry Thornton, Resident Throughout 2014, Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board (COPCAB) members wrote and approved their first ever bylaws. These lay out procedures for meetings and give new members a good outline of expectations for both individual members and the Board as a whole. In May 2014, School District Representative Jeff Baker resigned from COPCAB due to the increasing workload in his job as Principal of Cascade View Elementary. Fortunately for the board, Jeff was able to assist with recruiting for the new School District Representative. This brought Laurie Clark, Assistant Principal at Foster High School, to COPCAB in the summer of 2014. In December 2014, long-time COPCAB member, Art Rosengren, retired as well. Art served on COPCAB since February 2000, and was the longest serving member. Over his years on the Board, Art rarely missed a meeting and served as the Chairperson for many years. All remaining COPCAB members will miss Art. On an annual basis, COPCAB makes awards to a Tukwila Police Department employee and a Tukwila community member based on their service to ideals of community oriented policing in Tukwila. In 2014, awards were given to: Councilmember Kathy Hougardy, for her tireless dedication to block watch and encouraging communication between the public and police. 1 Tukwila Anti -Crime Team Sergeant Johnson and Detectives Cruz, King, and Lindstrom for their tireless efforts to document the criminal activity at the motels on Tukwila International Boulevard, leading to the closure of the three problem properties. Police Explorers VOLUNTEERS 2014 Annual Report, Page 24 Tukwila Police Department continued to mentor and develop the next generation of law enforcement officers by maintaining its Explorer Program. Police Explorers are a group of highly motivated and dedicated youth, ages 14-21, who desire to learn more about law enforcement. They volunteer countless hours and impact the communities they serve. This year was no different. The Explorers continued to serve Tukwila by assisting the Police Department with Family Fourth at the Fort, Touch -A -Truck, Night Out Against Crime, Tukwila Kid's Festival, Citizen's Academy, Holiday Toy Drive, and Shop with a Cop, to name a few. Explorers had a wonderful opportunity to meet and talk to Congressman Dave Reichert about his career and impact in law enforcement in King County. They also assisted the Behind the Badge Foundation by participating in the Medal of Honor Ceremony in Olympia, and the Stand with Those Who Serve event at the White River Amphitheater. Several Explorers attended the State Explorer Academies and also represented at the Federal Way Challenge and Apple Cup competitions. The Tukwila Police Department still has space for a few more Explorers. Call 206-433-1808 and ask to speak with an Explorer Advisor. 2014 Annual Report, Page 25 PROMOTIONS AND RECOGNITION Mike Murphy was promoted to the rank of Patrol Sergeant on September 9, 2014 Officer Brendan Kerin Evidence Technician Susan Holaday Detective David Heckelsmiller Sergeant Steve Gurr Sergeant Mark Dunlap Detective Ron Corrigan Commander Rick Mitchell Deputy Chief Bruce Linton Officer Lisa Harrison 1 Service Pins 25 years 25 years 25 years 25 years 25 years 25 years 20 years 20 years 20 years Kraig Boyd was promoted to the rank of Patrol Sergeant on October 1, 2014 Commander ric Dreyer Sergeant Bil Devlin Officer Josh, ivet Officer Mike Richardson Officer Vince Baird Detective Don Ames Officer Jake Berry Detective Adam Balcom 20 years 15 years 10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years 5 years 5 years RECOGNITION 2014 Annual Report, Page 26 Life Saving Medal Officer Brent Frank Meritorious Service Medals Officer Isaiah Harris Officer Daniel Luebke Sergeant Sanjay Prasad Distinguished Service Medals Sergeant Doug Johnson Detective Dave Cruz Detective Keith King Officer Dan Lindstrom Certificates of Commendation Deputy Chief Bruce Linton Commander Dennis McOmber Commander Eric Dreyer Commander Jon Harrison Commander Rick Mitchell Records Manager Rebecca McGregor Officer Craig Gardner DV Victim Advocate Beth Adams Officer Brent Frank Officer Dan Lindstrom Officer Matt Ludwig Officer Mike Schlotterbeck Distinguished Service Medals For 30 -Year Service Commander Dennis McOmber For 20 -Year Service Deputy Chief Bruce Linton Commander Eric Dreyer Commander Rick Mitchell Officer Gary Leavitt Detective Phil Glover Officer Lisa Harrison RECOGNITION Employee Of The Year Commander Rick Mitchell was selected as the 2014 Tukwila Police Department Employee Of The Year for his exceptional performance as the Patrol Division commander. He was recognized for the hard work, dedication and the sacrifices he has made to make the Tukwila Police Department a better place to serve and work. Gary Leavitt Officer Employees Of The First Quarter Ron Corrigan/Gary Koutouvidis Detectives Employees Of The Second Quarter Craig Gardner Wendy Butterworth Officer Records Specialist Employees Of The Third Quarter Dale Rock Eric Lund Detective Sergeant Employees Of The Fourth Quarter Randy Rusness Isaiah Harris Detective Officer 2014 Annual Report, Page 27 1 Population Calls For Service Violent Crime Murder Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault TOTALS Property Crime Arson Burglary Theft Auto Thefts TOTALS Total Part 1 Crime Crime Clearances 2014 Annual Report, Page 28 STATISTICS 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 19,765 19486 19,100 19,050 19,107 29,840 27,455 28,042 26,893 29,154 1 0 3 0 0 8 29 22 17 13 80 78 101 97 90 97 52 93 85 51 186 159 219 199 154 8 1 6 6 9 249 224 287 319 377 2,674 2,669 2,595 2,224 2,096 471 400 400 441 494 3,402 3,294 3,288 2,990 2,976 3,588 3,453 3,507 3,189 3,133 355 313 386 348 406 2014 2013 2012 Population 19,765 19,486 19,100 Budget 15,729,238 15,125,412 14,274,710 Police Staff: Commissioned 75 75 71 Non -Commissioned 18 18 16 Calls For Service 29,840 27,455 28,042 Part 1 Crime 3,588 3,453 3,507 Traffic Citations/Infractions Issued 2,649 3,147 3,356 Reported Vehicle Accidents: Injury 183 191 153 Fatal 2 0 2 Non -Injury (not including hit-and-run) 507 452 506 Injury hit-and-run 18 18 14 TOTALS 710 661 675 Emergency Response Time (minutes): Priority E, 1 3.56 3.82 3.06 Priority 2 9.74 8.38 8.46 Non -Emergency Response Time (minutes): 17.88 13.36 16.54 STATISTICS Cases Taken/Calls for Service 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 3400 3200 3000 2800 2600 Incidents of Property Crime 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 • Cases Reported 3278 2976 2990 3288 3294 3402 200 150 100 50 0 Incidents of Felony Violent Crime 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 • Cases Reported 168 154 199 219 159 186 2014 Annual Report, Page 29 1 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 • Cases Taken 8525 8777 8790 9312 9280 9008 • Calls for Service 30132 29154 26893 28042 27455 29840 3400 3200 3000 2800 2600 Incidents of Property Crime 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 • Cases Reported 3278 2976 2990 3288 3294 3402 200 150 100 50 0 Incidents of Felony Violent Crime 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 • Cases Reported 168 154 199 219 159 186 2014 Annual Report, Page 29 1 Administration Patrol Traffic Investigations Crime Prevention Training Records Jail Dispatch TAC Team Other 2014 Annual Report, Page 30 2014 POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET Training2° Crime Prevention 8% Investigations 11% er Traffi 4% Administration 10% $1,558,110 $6,100,290 $601,598 $1,827,707 $1,229,508 $273,491 $1,050,824 $1,096,000 $876,661 $923,835 $191,214 Patrol 39% 1, Police Officers' Prayer 2014 Annual Report, Page 31 TUKWILA POLICE DEPARTMENT As Igo about my duty, god Every step along the way, .-fe[p me make a difference 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 Tour sight. Give me protection from things unseen, Strength to face each test, Yelp me to stand for Caw and order, To dai[y do my best. Give me the courage to defend the weak, Compassion for those oppressed a-felp me Cft up the ones who've stumbled, Give a hand to those who are distressed. Give me grace to face my final hour, To give my life in service. Let your strong hand and loving heart Protect the ones that I hold dearest. Tukwila Police Department Administration Mike Villa, Chief of Police Bruce Linton, Deputy Chief Rick Mitchell, Commander Jon Harrison, Commander Dennis McOmber, Commander Eric Dreyer, Commander Rebecca McGregor, Records Manager Phi Huynh, Assistant To The Chief Tukwila City Administration Jim Haggerton, Mayor David Cline, City Administrator 2014 Tukwila City Council De'Sean Quinn, Council President Joe Duffle, Councilmember Allan Ekberg, Councilmember Kathy Hougardy, Councilmember Dennis Robertson, Councilmember Verna Seal, Councilmember Kate Kruller, Councilmember