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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2013-08-05 Item 2C - Powerpoint Presentation Shown at Meeting - Crime Reduction InitiativeTUKWILA POLICE DES Crime Reduction Initiative To Tukwila City Cou ke Villa, Chief of Police on, Assistant Chief of Police Agenda Introduction Crime reduction strategies revisited Focus areas during this reporting period Accomplishments to date Crime statistics and what do they mean Next steps Crime Reduction Initiative Semi - Annual Review The CRI proposal published August 29 2012 c A long -term effort by TPD, city leadership and the com mitigate Tukwila's crime problem Implementation of proven, effective strategies Reduction of crime over the long -term Create measurable, significant, and lasting impacts su Safer neighborhoods A more stable population base More business investments throughout Tukwila A more visually appealing city Various other social, economic, and cultural benefit Crime Reduction Initiative Strategies Revisited Three different but related strategies make up t ;Strategy A: Target Hot Spots and Key Offenders Helps to ensure that officers are patrolling the right area tracking repeat offenders. ;Strategy B: Strengthen Investigations and Timely Arrest: Improves the department's ability to identify and arrest criminals in a timely manner. ;Strategy C: Increase Accessibility, Visibility and Resnnn' Helps to ensure that officers are always within reach and able to respond as quickly as possible whenever they are needed. Crime Reduction Initiative Focus Areas TIB between S.152nd Street and S. 140th Street The highest concentration of violent crime in the city TIB became the starting point where the most impact could be achieved in reaching initiative goals The Grande Terrace Apartments and vicinity Increased violent criminal activity Criminal activity met the Chronic Nuisance Ordinance criteria Significant citizen complaints Focus Areas (TIB; Grande Terrace) As depicted by crime analysis data LIT s ,asm s° 9 „e. s, �, »mss, _ Ss s, • 5 :£19191 x . - • . .3 1•9111 -..15001 ,2 t,,.6m 9 ,sews , 91 Skis 51965,1 St . 9,.40. 9,' '1Pi'd s,,.M t .'/ "." s Crime Reduction Initiative Accomplishments Strategy A Established Key Offender Criteria and program launch Proven industry methods in identifying key offenders and hot spot Offenders must meet certain contact metrics in order to prevent bias Established web -based program (InfoShare) to manage key offender and hot spots data Officers have continuous access to the data for identification and c targeted (repeat offenders or even victims such as repeat run -away Collaborated with city prosecutor regarding program implementatio Identified Grand Terrace as a City Hot Spot Data driven approach based on significant increased criminal activit Implemented the Chronic Nuisance Ordinance protocols for mitigati problem solving Facilitated area citizen involvement as part of the broad problem -so Worked closely with Tukwila Code Enforcement, Fire Department Office, DCD and City Administration on Hot Spots and CNO imple Crime Reduction Initiative Accomplishments Strategy B The central component of this strategy is to improve our investigative capabilities through adequate staffing to ar criminals in a timely manner Auto -Theft Task Force participation — Regional effort to significantly theft Experienced officers interviewed and selected for CRI supported po A significant staffing effort has occurred to fill critical pos associated with Strategy B Assignments will become effective once staffing levels are adequat Since July 1, 2012, the City has hired: 12 police officers (2 lateral, 10 entry - level) Of that, 4 entry -level police officers did not pass FTO Crime Reduction Initiative Accomplishments Strategy B (cont'd) Attrition since July 2012 — 6 Officers Current Staffing (75 authorized + 4 pipeline slots to mitig rates) 70 Officers employed 2 attending the police academy 1 In FTO 2 Medical /Military 65 Available for assignments Developing new lateral officer recruiting strategies Crime Reduction Initiative Accomplishments Strategy C NRC reopened and fully operational in Officers work from an established base in the f Use of surveillance cameras increases police CPT fully staffed and trained Benefits of increased staffing efforts Bike and other specialty training supports enforcement activities Administrative Assistants Professional Standards Admin Assistant hired Patrol Admin Assistant selection Will free -up officer time to focus on CRI initiatives Significant increase in proactive officer - generated activit CPT and Patrol Officers are actively engaged on TIB CPT engaging with regional partners to mitigate crime o J Local - King Co Metro (bikes), Seattle PD Gangs Federal -ATF; DOC, ICE Crime Reduction Initiative Accomplishments Efforts Supporting All CRI Strategies Human /sex trafficking focus Regional Partnerships and Training (B.E.S.T. and Safelodging NW website) Soliciting Human Trafficking TF grant opportunities TAC Team Emphasis — Knights Inn (Human Trafficking Investigation involving Juvenile prostitute) Emphasis at Cascade View Park Problem solving with city staff (Parks and Rec, Public Works) to rE our park adjacent to the TIB corridor Brush and tree branch removal to decrease criminal activities TIB Tours Provided situational awareness to city staff regarding the CRI and city strategic plan focus area Enabled the comprehensive team approach to reducing crime in the focus area d 610 Crime Reduction Initiative Crime Statistics 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 CRI Target Crime Cases in TIB Corridor 7/16/10- 7/15/11 689 7/16/11 - 7/15/12 7/16/12 - 7/15/13 Crime Reduction Initiative Crime Statistics VU SA Arrests City -Wide 300 250 200 150 100 50 7/16/10-7/15/11 7/16/11-7/15/12 7/16/12- 7/15/13 Crime Reduction Initiative Crime Statistics 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 CRI Target Crime Cases in TIB Corridor excluding VUCSA/Drugs and Prostitution 7/16/10- 7/15/11 7/16/11 - 7/15/12 7/16/12 - 7/15/13 Crime Reduction Initiative Crime Statistics 25 20 15 10 5 Robbery Offenses 2012 -2013 Compared to Previous Years Jan Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan Mar May 2012 2013 Range Since 2005 2012-2013 Crime Reduction Initiative Crime Statistics 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Aggravated Assault Offenses 2012 -2013 Compared to Previous Years Jan Mar May Jul Sep Nov 2012 Jan 2013 Mar May Range Since 2005 2012-2013 Crime Reduction Initiative Crime Statistics 80 70 60 .50 40 30 20 10 0 CPT CRI Target Crime Arrests by Month ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ • ti -;13 ti �.- 0 ,c ° -a c� ea`` 'i's • \•' . cl,e Crime Reduction Initiative Next Steps Coordinate an aggressive Lateral Police Officer recruitin our recruiting challenges Update recruiting video Establish a highly motivated recruiting team Develop recruiting strategies Fill critical positions focused on CRI implementation Implement online reporting protocols Free up officer time to perform more proactive work Continue to take advantage of regional partner assistan Measure progress to maintain constant focus on goals Quarterly staff analysis review Semi - annual reporting Adjust as necessary Questions? The City Of Opportunity, The Community Of Choice.