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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 Annual Report - Police DepartmentTUKWILA POLICE DEPARTMENT 2015 ANNUAL REPORT A World -Class Police Department Delivering Professional Law Enforcement Services TUKWILA POLICE DEPARTMENT ABOUT OUR DEPARTMENT OUR CORE VALUES Leadership Excellence Accountability Dedication OUR MISSION 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. OUR ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Administrative S ry Chi ef-otfollce Deputy Chief of Po ce Crime Anal Transport Services Officer Investigations Commander r Major Crimes Sgt Property Crimes (4� Records Clerk DV Advocate Major Crimes Sgt. People Crimes (5) Professional Standards Commander Administrative Support Assistant Professional Standards Unit Sgt. Training Commun ty Police Team Sgt. COP Coordinator SRO Training Pipeline PATROL Task Force Sgt. Central Business — District TIB Clime Prevention 1 Officer 2 Tukwila Police Department A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHIEF Honorable Mayor Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188 Subject: Tukwila Police Department 2015 Annual Report It is my pleasure to present this annual report. For the first time in many years, the Police Department began and ended the year fully staffed with commissioned personnel, which led to meeting department goals. Along the way we maintained our professional image, and made strides in building community trust and partnerships with our diverse community. Top priorities in 2015 included the reduction of both violent crime and property crime in residential neighborhoods. Aggravated assaults decreased by 20% from 2014. We experienced a 15 -year low in robberies, which was a 39% decrease from three years prior. We had the lowest number of residential burglaries in 10 years, a 56% reduction from four years ago. Staffing levels supported foot patrol in parks and focused bike and vehicle patrols in residential neighborhoods, as well as other efforts involving significant team work within the Department and with other City stakeholders. Your Police Department continues to build and develop excellent community trust and relations. We applied for and were awarded a COPS grant, which will begin in 2016, to help fund two community liaison officers. Led by Sergeant Boyd, this unit will enhance our efforts in 2016 and we will continue to build great relationships with our diverse population. On behalf of the world-class men and women of this Department, it has been a pleasure to serve the Tukwila community yet another year. Sincerely, Michael Villa Chief of Police 2015 Annual Report 3 IN THIS COMMUNITY COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE The Tukwila Police Department has a Community Relations Committee whose main goal is to reach out to the community and form a positive relationship. This committee is made up of Police personnel who get together to create ways to bring police -friendly events to Tukwila. The first event was our "Night Out Against Crime" Poster Contest at the beginning of the year. Our theme last year was "No Excuse for Crime or Drug Use." The fifth grade classes of the Tukwila School District were invited to enter the contest by submitting and creating a poster with this theme in mind. The Police Department supplied the poster board for the students. Gift cards, toys and goodies were given to one winner from each of the three schools and one grand prize winner was chosen from all of the posters combined. The grand prize winner also won a pizza party for the class. The judges who picked the winners were all employees of the Police Department. All four winners were presented their prizes at the D.A.R.E. Graduation held in May. Those winners were then invited to the City Council Meeting on August 3, 2015 to present their posters to Mayor Haggerton and the Council Members. On June 17, 2015, the Community Relations Committee was invited to attend the "Summer Kickoff" sponsored by the City of Tukwila Community Center. It was a fun event for students in grades 6-12 on their last day of school. We held our first dance contest sponsored by our Police Department, with one of our local businesses donating the prizes. There were four winners and lots of cheering. Many of our officers attended and spent the afternoon playing dodge ball, volleyball and helping with the dance contest. It was a fun event for everyone. On December 12, 2015, the Department held the annual "Shop with a Cop" event. This event is sponsored by our local businesses. Two department stores donated money for the students to buy Christmas gifts for their family members. There were about nine children who were carefully chosen by the School District. These businesses also provided all the wrapping paper, bows and necessary items to wrap their gifts. Other businesses also helped sponsor the event and donated money and provided all the food for a wonderful lunch for everyone. One of the members of the Community Relations Committee attended to help the officers with anything they needed. Pictures were taken and the students had a great time. We also received donations of candy canes from the different departments within the City of Tukwila. A few days before Christmas, patrol officers were provided with bags of candy canes and stuffed animals to hand out to children and citizens when they went out on their calls. 4 Tukwila Police Department IN THIS COMMUNITY COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE IN THIS COMMUNITY SHOP WITH A COP A partnership of Police, the Tukwila School District, department stores and other business sponsors that makes the holidays a little brighter for families in our community. 6 — Tukwila Police Department IN THIS COMMUNITY COMMUNITY POLICING The Community Policing Team is a proactive unit that works throughout the City of Tukwila. The main goal of the CPT is to establish a relationship between the Tukwila Police Department and the citizens and business owners, allowing for a more proactive police role in the community. The CPT primarily works out of the Neighborhood Resource Center. The team consists of a sergeant, four officers, and two volunteers. It patrols by foot, bicycle, and patrol vehicle. During 2015 the team focused on residential neighborhood safety, transit center security, and retail district safety. It often assists other detective units including the Major Crimes Unit, TAC Team, VN ET, and the Auto Theft Task Force. The Community Policing Team also partners with the Community Relations Committee, the Tukwila Police Explorers, and the Tukwila Community Center on events like Touch -a -Truck, the Food and Toy Drive, and Shop with a Cop. 2015 Annual Report 7 IN THIS COMMUNITY DARE PROGRAM The Tukwila Police Department's Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) curriculum was developed by Pennsylvania State and Arizona State universities. This new curriculum was implemented in the Tukwila schools 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 2015 D.A.R.E. graduation was held at the Foster High School Performing Arts Center. Approximately 230 students from Tukwila Elementary, Thorndyke Elementary, and Cascade View Elementary were recognized for their hard work and completion of their 10 -week "Keepin' it... Real" education. The D.A.R.E. program continues to grow with the successful leadership of Officer Schutt, Officer Shuck, and Sergeant Mettlin, and we are already seeing the growth in the local students, who will help to make Tukwila the "City of Opportunity & Community of Choice" The Tukwila Police Department is proud to offer this program to fifth grade students within the Tukwila School District. OUP 8 Tukwila Police Department IN THIS COMMUNITY POLICE EXPLORERS The 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 that desire to learn more about law enforcement. They volunteer countless hours and continue to impact the communities that they serve. This year was no different. The Explorers served Tukwila by assisting the Police Department with Family Fourth at the Fort, the Holiday Toy Drive and Shop with a Cop, to name a few. Our Explorers also attended both Summer and Winter Academies. Valentina Palma, a Tukwila Explorer, took the honor of "Top Cop" at Winter Academy. Any youth interested in being a part of this program can call 206-433-1808 to speak with an Explorer Advisor. 2015 Annual Report 9 SERVING THIS COMMUNITY PATROL - UNIFORMED OFFICERS The Patrol Division is the Department's largest division. In 2015, the Patrol Division was comprised of a commander and four patrol shifts. Those shifts are staffed by four patrol sergeants and 34 patrol officers. These four teams are the first responders who provide around-the-clock service and protection for the Tukwila community. 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 2015, the Patrol Division handled 32,985 calls for service in the City, and took 9,395 case reports. In addition to performing general patrol duties, many officers are responsible for specialty duties. These specialties include firearms instructors, 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. The Patrol Division hired six new officers during 2015. Five of these officers came to us laterally from other police departments across the country. The sixth officer, new to law enforcement, attended the Basic Law Enforcement Academy before receiving his field training. The Patrol Division also promoted one new Sergeant during 2015. 10 Tukwila Police Department SERVING THIS COMMUNITY PATROL - UNIFORMED OFFICERS Several members of this division received awards for their outstanding performance. These awards included Certificates of Commendation, Meritorious Service Medals, and Life Saving Medals. Officers voluntarily performed numerous hours of community outreach projects in an effort to support and give back to the community in which they serve. They participated in events such as Shop with a Cop, Night Out Against Crime, fundraising for the Tukwila Pantry food bank, holiday caroling, and distributing candy and toys to children in the community. 2015 Annual Report 11 SERVING THIS COMMUNITY PATROL - TRAFFIC UNIT The primary responsibility of the Traffic Unit is responding to collisions, enforcing traffic laws, investigating and filing felony traffic cases, and responding to parking complaints and reports of abandoned vehicles. The Unit investigated 568 collisions, 151 of those involved injuries with zero fatalities. During 2015 five felony traffic cases (vehicular assault and eluding) were filed. Sergeant Eric Lund led the Traffic Unit which consists of two traffic officers. Sergeant Lund has 19 years of law enforcement experience and is the Department's Emergency venicie uperation uourse Sergeant. The EVOC team conducted training in 2015 at Pacific Raceways in Kent, where all officers were trained in emergency driving, and the Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT). Officer Greg LeCompte has 31 years of law enforcement experience with 13 years in the Traffic Unit. Officer LeCompte is certified by the State as an Accident Reconstructionist. Officer Eric Hines has 25 years of law enforcement experience with 13 years in the Traffic Unit. Officer Hines is certified by the state as an Accident Technician. The Traffic Unit has partnered with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and participated n several regional grant -funded emphasis atrols. These patrols included seat belt, peeding, cell phone/texting, and DUI- ocused patrols. The WTSC reimbursed the Department $7,800 in overtime expenses to onduct these targeted patrols. WTSC also eimbursed the department $1,325 for school one enforcement. These funds were used to urchase new rain gear for the traffic officers. 12 Tukwila Police Department SERVING THIS COMMUNITY PATROL - CANINE UNIT The Tukwila Police Department K9 Unit consists of two teams: Officer Brent Frank and K9 Ace, and Officer Mike Boehmer and K9 Doc. Officer Frank and K9 Ace have worked together since June of 2013. Officer Boehmer and K9 Doc have been working together since July 2014. The teams 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 associated with criminal activity. The K9s Ace and Doc handle specific duties that would be dangerous or difficult for officers to handle, and keep officers out of harmful situations. These teams primarily work night shift, 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 participate in community events throughout the city. During 2015, the teams were responsible for the capture of 28 suspects involved in many types of serious crimes. In July, K9 Doc 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. In addition local Girl Scout Troop 41107 graciously donated money to the K9 Unit, allowing for the purchase of a much-needed bite suit to aid in advanced training of both current and future K9 teams. 2015 Annual Report 13 SERVING THIS COMMUNITY INVESTIGATIONS - MAJOR CRIMES The Major Crimes Unit is responsible for investigating felony crimes against persons and property, and all cases against children and vulnerable adults. Here's a breakdown of the cases sent over to the unit to investigate in 2015: two homicides, 78 felony assaults, 62 robberies, 32 sex offenses, 38 crimes against children and vulnerable adults, 13 felony harassment cases, two kidnappings, 13 felony domestic violence restraining order violations, nine registered sex offender violations, 38 death investigations, 62 missing person cases, five felony firearms violations, five arson cases, 219 burglaries, 454 auto thefts, 637 felony theft cases, 47 felony possession of stolen property cases, and 118 fraud/forgery cases. The total number of cases sent over to the MCU was 1834, which is a two -percent rise over2014. A much -anticipated increase in staffing in the Major Crimes Unit occurred in 2015. One detective and a second sergeant were added to the Unit. Three of the Unit's nine detectives joined the Unit during 2015 and quickly became effective investigators. The additional staffing resulted in a slight decrease in the caseloads assigned to each detective, making their caseloads a little more manageable. Also contributing to the success of the Unit is a domestic violence advocate and a support specialist. As well as conducting the above- mentioned criminal investigations, the Unit is also responsible for conducting pre-employment background investigations. Two detectives are primarily responsible for this very important process, and between them they conducted 19 investigations in 2015 while also juggling a felony caseload. 14 Tukwila Police Department SERVING THIS COMMUNITY INVESTIGATIONS - TAC TEAM The Tukwila Anti Crime (TAC) Team is a multi -faceted unit comprised of one sergeant and three detectives. The Team is responsible for a diverse number of services within the City of Tukwila, which include the enforcement of laws and ordinances, surveillance, and strategic planning with operations related to gangs, prostitution and narcotics offenses. The TAC Team works closely with federal and local law enforcement agencies to actively engage criminal activity that affects the City of Tukwila and its surrounding jurisdictions. During the past year, the TAC Team successfully conducted a three- month undercover operation at Foster High School. Two students and one adult were arrested for selling illegal narcotics on campus. In another operation, a major drug dealer associated with an Asian gang was arrested and charged federally after dealing out of the Extended Stay Motel. Guns, narcotics and cash were seized, and the motel was spared further monetary loss after it was uncovered that an employee was using the motel for personal gains without management's knowledge. With multiple operations conducted throughout the year, the TAC Team arrested 25 offenders from "Buyer Beware John Stings" and 20 females engaged in prostitution, along with three juvenile victims from Spokane. The TAC Team also processed multiple narcotic -related seizures, resulting in over $11,000 in cash seized. Afourth detective is assigned to the Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team (VNET) that is integrated with the federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). In 2015, detectives from VN ET seized one million dollars in cash and 100 pounds of meth, heroin and cocaine, in addition to more than 20 guns. 2015 Annual Report 15 SERVING THIS COMMUNITY SPECIAL SERVICES - RECORDS UNIT The Tukwila Police Department's Records Unit operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, assisting the residents and businesses of Tukwila in a variety of ways. In 2015, the Unit processed hundreds of firearm -related licenses and applications, as well as hundreds of professional licenses, handled more than 10,000 telephone calls, and processed nearly 6,000 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 residents 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 2015, the Records Unit processed over 9,000 case reports. When processing case reports, it 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. he Records Unit operates n a continuous cycle of ollecting, storing and purging nformation. Within the first uarter of each year, case eports and other records are eviewed to determine those hat need to be maintained for xtended retention, and those hat should be destroyed. The nnual records destruction is ompleted in accordance with he Washington State General 'ecords Retention Schedule or Law Enforcement gencies. 16 Tukwila Police Department SERVING THIS COMMUNITY SPECIAL SERVICES - EVIDENCE UNIT 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. This year the Department went completely online with evidence processing, eliminating the need for any paper when processing evidence. This year 5,878 items of evidence and property were processed by the Evidence Unit. The Evidence Unit 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 processing training was provided to all commissioned personnel in 2015 as part of the transition to online evidence processing. he Evidence Unit operates within a continuous ycle of receiving, storing and disposing of tems taken into custody. Items are purged as ases are adjudicated, when they are no longer eeded as evidence due to the expiration of he statute of limitations, or when they are no onger needed to be held per statute (such as ound property items). This involves a lengthy rocess of researching the status of related riminal case reports, coordinating disposition pproval with various officers, prosecutors and ther personnel, researching court dockets, nd researching sentence information. isposal of these items must also be done n accordance with various local, State and ederal laws. Biohazards, hazardous materials, nd confidential documents are disposed fthrough secure means. This includes a ocumented destruction of items such as illicit arcotics and firearms. In 2015 the Tukwila olice Department acquired a new evidence acility and will move in during the 2016 alendar year. 2015 Annual Report 17 AT OUR FINEST HONOR GUARD The Honor Guard consists of Officers Chris Daugherty, Isaiah Harris, Larry Hann, Reed Lancaster and Sergeants Kraig Boyd and Todd Rossi. The Honor Guard's mission is to represent the Tukwila Police Department at memorials, parades, ceremonial functions, and other special events. They serve as ambassadors of the City of Tukwila at events locally, across the state, and at the national level. The Honor Guard and its members strive to represent the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and dedication to duty. During the year members of the Honor Guard participated in several events including opening ceremonies for the Sounders S2, the annual Law Enforcement Memorial day, regional training hosted by the Behind the Badge Foundation, and sadly several memorial events for law enforcement and fire service personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty. 18 Tukwila Police Department AT OUR FINEST PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS The Professional Standards Unit is a support unit within the Police Department tasked with crime prevention and enforcement, training, Lexipol policy implementation and management, internal affairs management, WASPC accreditation, the school resource officer program, public information, chronic nuisance ordinance management, and grant management. The unit is also closely associated with and participates with numerous public relations and community outreach programs. During the year of 2015, it continued to work toward getting the Department's policy manual up and online. As the year closed, finishing touches were put on it in preparation for an early 2016 launch. 2015 Annual Report 19 Phi Huynh Dawn Zuger ✓like Schlotterbeck David Cruz AT OUR FINEST STAFF RECOGNITION 20 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2015 EMPLOYEES OF THE QUARTER 3rent Frank Stephanee Myers )an Lindstrom Erik Kunsmann 1 1 Tukwila Police Department 2015 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR David Cruz Detective Cruz was recognized for his exemplary effort and investigative determination that brought two major investigations to successful conclusions. 2015 SERVICE AWARDS AT OUR FINEST STAFF RECOGNITION 5 years 10 years 15 years Brent Frank Dan Lindstrom Dale Rock Ceith Cullens Alan Baalaer Chris Danninger Matt Ludwig Zack Anderson Trina Cook John Perry Erwin Mackie Todd Rossi Eric DeVries 20 years Wendy Butterworth Craig Gardner 25 years Greg LeCompte Steve Donnelly 2015 Annual Report 21 AT OUR FINEST STAFF RECOGNITION PROMOTION DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDALS FOR 20 -YEAR SERVICE LIVE SAVING MEDALS CERTIFICATES OF COMMENDATION Zack Anderson to the rank of Sergeant - August 1, 2015 Wendy Butterworth Craig Gardner David Pollett Joseph Zaehler Jake Berry Matthew Valdez Sanjay Prasad Jamie Suedel Kraig Boyd Trina Cook 4 22 Tukwila Police Department REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS CIVIL DISTURBANCE UNIT The Tukwila Police Department Civil Disturbance Unit trains and deploys with other police departments in the region as part of the multi -agency Valley Civil Disturbance Unit (VCDU). Tukwila CDU Officers have responded to handle incidents of civil unrest and crowd control throughout the Puget Sound area. The team also traveled to Bellevue and Yakima for annual training during 2015. The team is led by Commander Rick Mitchell and four sergeants, with twelve officers serving on the team. Team members have received highly specialized training in less lethal munitions, chemical crowd -control agents, and crowd -control techniques for the safe removal of protesters and protester devices, as well as police bicycle response. 2015 Annual Report 23 REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE The PATROL (Preventing Auto Theft through Regional Operational Links) Task Force is a multi - jurisdictional team comprised of 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. 'U Currently there are five detectives from four King and Pierce County Departments that make up the Task Force (Tukwila, Auburn, Federal Way and Bonney Lake), as well as a crim analyst from Bonney Lake. They are overseen by Commander Eric Dreyer from the Tukwila Police Department. Expenses covering the Task Force wages, benefits, equipment and trai funded by a State -awarded grant from the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority (WA During 2015, the Task Force investigated 126 new cases of auto theft, possession of stolen vehicles, taking motor vehicles, and title fraud, which resulted in charging 76 prolific auto thieves with 189 felony charges. Detectives also recovered 177 stolen vehicles worth $2,541,700 in value, which is a 25% increase from 2014's record year. They also assisted the FBI in serving a homicide search warrant in Bonney Lake on the property of a task force confidential informant, which recovered a murdered and dismembered human body. VNET 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 departments 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. That 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 their efforts, VNET Detectives seized over one million dollars in 2015, recovered over80 pounds of methamphetamine, 15 pounds of heroin and 4 pounds of cocaine, and took 22 firearms off the street. 24 Tukwila Police Department REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS VALLEY SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS The primary mission of the Valley SWAT team is to save lives, and support the Department and agency goals/objectives of all member entities: Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Tukwila, and the Port of Seattle. Each participating agency provides five officers, one sergeant, and a commander to the team. The team is available to respond 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. During 2015, team members were called out to over50 situations that required additional specialized training and/or tactics to resolve. The team provided primary security for visits from the President and Vice President of the United States, cabinet -level dignitaries, and numerous foreign heads of state. In addition, Valley SWAT is the backup SWAT team for the Secret Service, King County Sheriff's Office, and Seattle Police Department SWAT teams when they require assistance. Along with their normal police duties, assigned VSWAT officers attend additional monthly training and week-long training twice per year. The training is to ensure the team is proficient and prepared for the successful completion of hostage rescue, barricaded subject apprehension, aircraft rescue, and low light operations. 2015 Annual Report 25 VOLUNTEER SERVICE COPCAB In May 2015, long-time Community -Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board (COPCAB) member Lynn Churchill retired from the Board. Lynn served on COPCAB for many years since February 2007 as the Chairperson. The theme of 2015 was change. During the year three new board members were appointed. John Lindsay and Austin Hackett were confirmed by the Tukwila City Council in the first part of 2015, bringing new perspectives to COPCAB as residents of the City. Additionally, Reverend Jan Bolerjackwas appointed to a long -vacant business position during the last part of the year, after several months of attending meetings. 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 2015 awards were given to: Officer Zack Anderson - Officer Anderson was transferred from his duties as Crime Prevention Officer to Recruiter. His efforts are the reason the Tukwila Police Department is at full staffing for officers for the first time in many years. Not only has Officer Anderson been finding qualified candidates, he has changed the recruiting process to include pre-screening before an officer from out of state comes to Tukwila for the first time to prevent less competitive candidates from wasting time and travel expenses and ensure that the Tukwila Police Department hires only the highest quality candidates. Along with his more than just full time recruiting duties, Officer Anderson has also been active with the Community Police Team in attending community events such as the Foster High School Summer Kick- off. He also participated in Christmas caroling and handing out toys and candy to children during the holiday season. Jim Davis, Doubletree Hotel General Manager - Jim has been active in the Tukwila community for many years. He is a long-time supporter of the Tukwila Police Department. A few of the many services he has provided include finding space in the hotel to host the East African Studies Conference, and lending support and space for meetings between the hospitality industry and law enforcement working together to end human trafficking. Becky Smith, Westfield Southcenter Mall Manager - Due to the hard work and support of Becky Smith, the Tukwila Police Department once again has an office at Westfield Southcenter Mall. Prior to the expansion and remodel at the mall, the Tukwila Police Department office was closed many years ago. After the remodel was completed, prior mall managers tried to find a space for a Community Resource Center accessible to the public, but were unable to do so. This changed shortly after Becky Smith became the new Westfield Mali manager. TUKWIIA POLICE DEPARTMENT COPCAB COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING CITILENS MCISORT BOARD MUM sAs TUKWILA COMMUNITY COPCAB Members: Jerry Thornton, Chair Resident Kim Karns, Assistant Chair Business Laurie Clark, member School District John Lindsay, member Resident Jun Castillo, member Resident Austin Hackett, member Resident Reverend Jan Bolerjack, member Business 26 Tukwila Police Department VOLUNTEER SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT The Police Department has been greatly aided by the citizens who volunteered valuable time during 2015. Currently the Neighborhood Resource Center is fully staffed with two dedicated volunteers: Darleen Thornton and Lenny Autio. Each of them comes in for 6-8 hours per week to watch the cameras along Tukwila International Boulevard. They alert officers to suspicious activity, assist members of the public who stop at the center for information, and perform other administrative work to help the officers assigned to the Neighborhood Resource Center. They also have taken on the task of keeping the Neighborhood Resource Center neat and tidy when the officers assigned to the station are too busy for housekeeping. 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. 2015 Annual Report 27 A SERVICE BY THE NUMBERS ACTIVITY STATISTICS TUKWILA DATA (3 -year comparison) 2015 2014 2013 Population 19,920 19,765 19,486 Budget $17,044,299 $15,729,238 $15,125,412 Police Staff Commissioned 79 75 75 Non -Commissioned 18 18 18 Calls For Service 30,524 29,840 27,455 Part 1 Crime 3,718 3,588 3,453 Traffic Citations/Infractions Issued 2,970 2,649 3,147 Reported Vehicle Accidents Injury 181 183 191 Fatal 0 2 0 Non -Injury (not including hit-and-run) 519 507 452 Injury hit-and-run 32 18 18 TOTALS 732 710 661 Emergency Response Time (minutes) Priority E, 1 3.96 3.56 3.82 Priority2 9.20 9.74 8.38 CRIME IN TUKWILA (5 -year comparison) Non -Emergency Response Time (minutes) 16.51 17.88 13.36 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 Population 19,920 19,765 19486 19,100 19,050 Calls For Service 30,524 29,840 27,455 28,042 26,893 Violent Crime Murder 1 1 0 3 0 Rape 20 8 29 22 17 Robbery 62 80 78 101 97 Aggravated Assault 79 97 52 93 85 TOTALS 162 186 159 219 199 Property Crime Arson 4 8 1 6 6 Burglary 211 249 224 287 319 Theft 2,884 2,674 2,669 2,595 2,224 Auto Thefts 457 471 400 400 441 TOTALS 3,556 3,402 3,294 3,288 2,990 Total Part 1 Crime 3,718 3,588 3,453 3,507 3,189 Crime Clearances 308 355 313 386 348 28 Tukwila Police Department CASES TAKEN / CALLS FOR SERVICE INCIDENTS OF PROPERTY CRIME INCIDENTS OF FELONY VIOLENT CRIME SERVICE BY THE NUMBERS ACTIVITY STATISTICS 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 ■ Cases Taken ■ Calls for Service 2010 8777 29154 2011 8790 26893 2012 9312 28042 2013 9280 27455 2015 2014 9008 29840 2015 9168 30524 3400 3200 3000 2800 2600 2010 2011 2012 2013 ■ Cases Reported 2010 2976 2011 2990 2012 3288 2014 2013 3294 2015 2014 3402 2015 3556 200 150 100 50 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 ■ Cases Reported 2010 154 2011 199 2012 219 2014 2013 159 2015 2014 186 2015 162 2015 Annual Report 29 2015 TOTAL POLICE BUDGET Administration $1,664,666 Patrol $6,254,825 Traffic $536,833 Investigations $1,955,955 Crime Prevention $1,968,662 Training $341,552 Records $1,037,814 Jail $1,258,000 Dispatch $916,661 TAC Team $868,291 Other $241,040 30 Tukwila Police Department POLICE OFFICER'SRAER As I go about my duty, God, Every step along the way, Help 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 Yoursight. Give me protection from things unseen, Strength to face each test, Help me to stand for law and order, To daily do my best. Give me the courage to defend the weak, Compassion for those oppressed. Help me lift 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. 2015 Annual Report 31 TUKWILA POLICE DEPARTMENT 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188 General information: 206-433-1808 Emergency call: 911 Non -emergency call: 206-241-2121 POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION Mike Villa, Chief of Police Bruce Linton, Deputy Chief Rick Mitchell, Commander Jon Harrison, Commander Dennis McOmber, Commander Eric Dreyer, Commander Leon Richardson, Records Manager Phi Huynh, Assistant To The Chief TUKWILA CITY ADMINISTRATION Jim Haggerton, 2015 Mayor David Cline, City Administrator 2015 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Kate Kruller, Council President Joe Duffle, Councilmember Dennis Robertson, Councilmember Allan Ekberg, Councilmember Verna Seal, Councilmember Kathy Hougardy, Councilmember De'Sean Quinn, Councilmember