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Content MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT 1991 ANNUAL REPORT Chief's Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Highlights for 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Commendations and Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Department Strategic Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Office of the Chief of Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .Legal Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 .Public Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 .Planning and Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Staff Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 .Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 .Crime Prevention .... _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 .D.A.R.E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 .Internal Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 .Polygraph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 .Intelligence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 .Crime Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 .Fleet Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Patrol Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 . Dobson Patrol Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 .Falcon Patrol Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 .Tactical Teams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 .Police Service Dog Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 . Warrants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 .Mounted Bicycle Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 .Air Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 .Honor Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 .Holding Facility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 .Traffic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 .Police Reserve Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 .Call Back-Teleserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 .Patrol Division Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Criminal Investigations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 .Property Crimes Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 .Crime Against Persons Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 .Special Investigative Unit-Drug Enforcement . . . . . 41 .Special lnvestigations-S.C.A.T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT 1991 ANNUAL REPORT Technical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 .Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 .Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 .Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 . Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 .Police Explorers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 .Crime Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 .Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 .Public Safety Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 .Uniform Crime Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 .Statistical Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 .Law Enforcement Budget Fiscal Year 1991/92 54 .Budget by Division 1991 /92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 .UCR Crimes by Year 1986-1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 .UCR Crimes by Month 1991. . . .............. 56 .Part 1 Crime Rate-By year and rate . . . . . . . . . . . 57 .Personnel Summary by Rank 1987-1991 . . . . . . . 60 Employee Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 tllllg v•,, CITY OF MESA TO THE CITIZENS OF MESA I am pleased to submit this 1991 Annual Report of the Mesa Police Department. The continued collective efforts of the men and women of the Department is the reason we are able to provide outstanding service to the citizens of Mesa. The year 1991 has been a very challenging year for the police department and the Mesa community. We have been asked to tighten our belts because of the economic times. Revenues have not kept up with the general growth of the city. Crime rates in Mesa continued to increase and this caused an increased demand for services. The sworn and non sworn members of the department have responded to the needs of the community by providing a high quality of police service. I am proud of each member of the department for their contributions and hard work during 1991. During 1991 several important goals were reached by the department. A bike patrol was established in September. The first Citizen Police Academy class graduated in November. This will be an ongoing program which promises to be of great value to the citizens of Mesa as well as the police department. The department finalized plans for a Central Patrol District which will become fully operational in January, 1992. A warrant unit was established in October to combat an increase backlog of City and Superior Court warrants. A video court began operation in September and will save the city approximately $80,000 in reduced police overtime. These are just a few of the new programs begun in 1991. The continued dedication and professionalism exhibited by the officers and civilian employees throughout 1991 has had an effect on our productivity and community acceptance. We are an important part of the community that we serve. We look back with pride at the accomplishments of 1991 and look forward to the challenges for the year ahead. We dedicate ourselves to "protect and serve" our community, the City of Mesa. Chief of Police Police Department 130 North Robson Street • Mesa, Arizona 85201-6697 • (602) 644-2211 @ printed on recycled paper DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS FOR 1991 •••• Established a Bike Patrol Officer Program. Six officers and a sergeant were trained to use specially equipped mountain bikes for patrol in high density areas of Mesa. •••• Central Patrol District plans were completed for the activation of a third patrol district for the Department. The district will be operational in January, 1992. •••• A new Warrant Unit was established to combat the increasing backlog of City and Superior Court warrants. •••• Video Court was started in September and will result in a savings of about $80,000 to the department. Prisoners now make appearances in front of a judge without leaving the jail area. .••• Fifteen 15 officers were selected as members of the Department Recruiting Team. The officers will increase the capability of the department to respond to minority recruitment and overall employment processing efficiency. •••. Provided Semi-automatic handguns for officers. Approximately 142 officers have completed training and are now carrying these weapons. 1,, I', ·• •••• The Police Activities League (P.A.L.) along with an educational program focused on junior high and high school students, was implemented in conjunction with Mesa Schools. • ... R.A.D. (Refuse Alcohol and Drugs) involves one D.A.R.E. Officer who teaches an eight week course to eighth graders at Powell and Fremont junior high schools. . ... Installation of the Police Records Management System (PIMS) was completed in 1991. • ... A Citizen Police Academy graduated 24 citizens. This academy familiarizes the citizens of Mesa with the Police Department and its function in the community . •... Crime Lab increased the average number of cases worked by over 21 percent while reducing the overall backlog of cases in excess of 55 percent. . ..• Creation of a Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) program was begun in 1990. In 1991 the number of participants has grown from eight to 26. These citizens are now serving in 12 areas of the Police Department. ' . ' ' ' I HIGHLIGHTS ·• I ' 1991 ! • 2 COMMENDATIONS AND A WARDS MEDAL OF VALOR Officer Chris A. Hem was awarded the City of Mesa's highest police department award-the Medal of Valor. The award was for an incident that took place on November 9, 1990. Officer Hem was involved in a felony vehicle pursuit of an armed robbery suspect. The suspect fired a number of shots which endangered both Officer Hem and nearby citizens. Officer Hem's actions protected bystanders from injury or death. In recommending an award for Officer Hem, supervisor Sergeant Larry Lane said "it is my opinion that Chris Hem demonstrated valor and intelligence above and beyond the ordinary in this incident. Officer Hem deserves to be commended appropriately." Police Chief Guy Meeks presented Officer Hern with a plague and the Medal of Valor. PROPERTY UNIT CITATION The Property Unit was commended by Captain Linn Brown for improving the structure, integrity and professional operation of the Property Unit. Members of Property are Supervisor Larry Stover, Lane Darling, Marvene Elliott, Tom Gussie, and Arcenia Rios. 3 OFFICER OF THE YEAR The American Legion Post presented Officer John Meza with its officer of the year award. Officer Meza was commended by the legion for his work with Mesa-area gang members. Officer Meza established gang intelligence and is working with school officials, parents, students and civic groups on gangs and gang activity. AUTO THEFT UNIT CITATION A Unit Citation was presented to the Auto Theft Detail for their work which resulted in 31 suspects being arrested and recovery of 65 vehicles worth $400,000 in the first six months of 1991. Members of the unit are Lieutenant Dave Zielonka, Sergeants Rick Davis and John Jaeger, Detectives Adam Bustos, Curtis Adams, Roger Humphries, Ben Kulina, and Travis Metcalfe. DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC PLAN MISSION STATEMENT: "The mission of the Mesa Police Department is to work in partnership with all citizens to preserve life, maintain human rights, protect property, and promote individual responsibility and community commitment." FIVE YEAR PRACTICAL VISION: The vision for the future of the department includes: MODERN PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Mandatory physical fitness program Helicopter program Take-home car program Establish state-of-the art crime analysis unit Four district system ST ATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY On-line report taking (laptops) State-of-the art equipment & technology Records imaging system Automated scheduling program PROFESSIONAL ST AND ARDS & ACCREDITATION Achieve full accreditation Completed general operations/order manual ENHANCED ASSESSMENT METHODS Inspections Unit Quality control unit for department reports 80,000 mileage on patrol vehicles 50,000 mileage on motorcycles RESPONSIVE QUALITY SERVICE Quality customer service Community Policing Community respect and involvement Minority makeup of P.O. representative of community Leader in youth education & prevention 4 POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Comprehensive career development Behavioral science unit Leader in pay and benefits in State 4/10 shift Positive work environment Mutual respect among All employees OPEN & HONEST COMMUNICATIONS Open & honest communication Weekly staff meetings Sense of organizational ownership COLLABORATIVE PLANNING & DECISION MAKING Modern decision-making process Collaborative problem-solving Decision making involving input from all levels Define roles and responsibility COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Staff development: all Lieutenants & Captains to Command School Cultural or ethnic sensitivity training Mesa as a regional training source Leadership training for all supervisors OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE The Office of the Chief of Police is responsible for the executive administration of the Department. Included within this division are the Legal Unit, Public Information Office, and Planning and Research. Directly responsible to the Chief are the Assistant Chiefs who manage the Field Operations and Administrative Operations Bureaus. 5 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE OFFICE OF CHIEF OF POLICE Chief of Pol ice Legal Advisors Public Information Planning & Research I- .... ... Civilians Sergeant Lieutenant Assistant Chief Assistant Chief Field Operations Administrative Operations I I Accreditation Officers Budget & Research Coord. Pol ice Officers Civilian Policy & Proc. Analyst Civilian 6 LEGAL UNIT The Police Legal Unit operates at Staff level and answers directly to the Office of the Chief of Police. The unit consists of two full-time attorneys and a secretary, and provides the following services: 1. Provides legal counsel to the Chief of Police. 2. Provides legal opinions relating to all police matters. 3. Reviews federal, state and local case decisions which may affect the department and all laws prior to their effective date to ensure that department policies and procedures are within those guidelines. 4. Provides training to police personnel in areas of police liability, search and seizure, use of force, powers of arrest, interrogations, and identification. When requested provides training to other agencies. 5. Reviews and evaluates all claims against the City based upon activities of the Mesa Police Department personnel. 6. Monitors and provides direction to outside law firms employed to defend the City in lawsuits based upon actions of police personnel. 7 7. Litigates forfeiture cases against vehicles, money, guns, and other property used in the furtherance of crime. The Legal Unit obtained the following awards which provided additional equipment and money to the department. VEHICLES CURRENCY GUNS MISC. TOTAL $66,325 470,944 2,149 950 $540,368 8. Publishes a newsletter "Police Law" for police officers concerning recent court decisions which affect police powers and procedures. This publication is now distributed to 15 other Arizona police agencies, one out of-state sheriffs association and one out-of-state county prosecutor. 9. Maintains liaison with the courts, Attorney General, County Attorney, City Attorney and City Prosecutor. 10. Maintains membership in the Legal Advisor's Association of Arizona. This group consists of 16 other attorneys representing the FBI, the state, counties, various cities, and Arizona Game and Fish Department. The purpose is to share procedures and knowledge to ensure consistency. PUBLIC INFORMATION The Public Information Officer (P.I.O.) acts as the liaison between the Police Department and the news media. The Public Information Oficer is on call 24 hours a day in order to respond to major crime scenes or other incidents of a newsworthy nature, and answers questions from the news media to allow officers to continue the investigations. Public Information Officer maintains an office for the various media representatives where they can read police reports and check booking information. He responds to numerous inquires relating to all aspects the Department. The Public Information Officer provides information to the news media so the public will be informed of new or innovative programs. PLANNING AND RESEARCH The Planning and Research Unit is under the command of a Police Lieutenant. In addition to the lieutenant, other members of the unit are the Planning, Research and Budget Coordinator, the Police Policy and Procedures Analyst and two Accreditation Officers. The Planning and Research Unit is responsible for several interrelated areas. A major responsibility is the development and coordination of the overall police department budget. In Fiscal Year 1991- 1992, this budget was $40,154,041. Another unit function is the coordination of all construction projects for the department. In 1991, construction was completed on the remodeling of the police headquarters building. The remodeling project included the installation of fire sprinklers on the lower three floors which brought the 16 year old facility into compliance with existing fire codes. The project also included carpet replacement, office space expansion, locker additions in the men's locker room, and major improvements to the holding facility. The Planning and Research Unit also develops, writes, and distributes all 8 department policies, procedures and directives. Other functions performed are the completion and cataloging of all external surveys, research on germane law enforcement issues for the Chief and his staff; and writing/managing state and federal grants. In 1991, the unit began working on the self-assessment phase leading toward agency accreditation. This voluntary process ensures that the agency complies with state-of-the-art standards of law enforcement service delivery. Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) oversees the program and certifies agency accreditation. The department must show compliance with 924 separate standards. The Planning and Research Unit must collect proofs of compliance for every applicable standard. Members of the Planning and Research Unit are active in several national, statewide and local organizations. Members belong to the International Association of Law Enforcement Planners (IALEP) and the Arizona Police Accreditation Coalition (AZPAC). The Unit also represents the department on the City Suggestion Award Committee. STAFF SERVICES The Staff Services Division is responsible for the support functions of Human Resources, Training, Community Relations, Crime Prevention, Internal Affairs, Intelligence and Fleet Support Units. 9 STAFF SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS Assistant Chief STAFF SERVICES Captain I I I I Hunan Resources Internal Affairs Conrrunity Relations Intelligence Fleet Support Lieutenant Lieutenant Lieutenant Lieutenant Civilian Hiring Polygraph D.A.R.E Crime Analysis ~ - - Sergeant Civilian Sergeant Civilian Crime Preventior ~ Sergeant 10 TRAINING The mission of Training is to ensure that all sworn training certification is up-to-date and in accordance with Arizona Law Enforcement Officer Advisory Council (ALEOAC) rules. Training provides instruction for both sworn and civilian personnel on a broad range of subjects. Training certifies instructors in areas of expertise and arranges for classes within the Department and for outside agencies for both sworn and civilian employees. Human Resources Lieutenant The Human Resources Lieutenant has overall supervisory responsibility of the training and hiring functions including recruitment, testing and selection. The Human Resources Lieutenant also supervises the department's Affirmative Action Program. The Lieutenant is on the City Public Safety Committee. Training Sergeant The Training Sergeant supervises the activities of the training staff and serves as a liaison with the Police Academy assisting with planning and developing training programs. The Training Sergeant oversees and supervises the Pre and Post Academy classes. The Training Sergeant supervises and monitors the Field Training Officer Program and oversees Continuing Officer Education. 11 Training Coordinator The Training Coordinator administers the Field Training Officer Program (FTO), both in the selection and training of Field Training Officers and in the evaluation of Recruit Officers during the thirteen week FTO Program. The Coordinator conducts training at the Academy level and within the department, creates training programs, supervises and directs the classroom portion of the Pre-and Post-Academies, and acts as a liaison with employees. The Coordinator grades and scores all written communication tests for department hiring. In September, 15 officers were selected as members of the Department Recruiting Team. Serving part-time they respond to minority recruitment and overall employment processing efficiency. Training Officer The Training Officer works with the Pre and Post Academy by teaching classes in drill, administering physical conditioning programs, teaching defensive tactics in the Advanced Officer Training Academy and for other agencies including the Phoenix Regional Academy. The Training Officer assists with the operation of the Citizen Police Academy. The officer administers the Physical Fitness Program through Continuing Officer Education. TRAINING Training Assistant The Training Assistant keeps all training records up-to-date; makes and confirms all travel for training, audits travel expenses and coordinates Arizona Governmental Training Service. The Training Assistant is a Certified Physical Fitness Instructor and serves as the Physical Fitness Coordinator. The Training Assistant teaches in the classroom and develops programs of exercise and nutrition for use in the Pre-Academy Program. Range and Firearms The Range and Firearms Program is administered by the Rangemaster who serves as the armorer for the department. The Range Program consists of a full Department shoot every month. The range provides both practice and in-service ammunition and sponsors National Rifle Association (NRA) and International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI) training for the department and other agencies. The Rangemaster evaluates firearms and instructs in the classroom. The Rangemaster instructs at the Citizen Police Academy. In 1991 the Rangemaster was charged with the transition to the Smith and Wesson .40 automatic weapon for 252 sworn personnel. 12 Citizens Academy In 1991, the Human Resources Lieutenant oversaw the development and implementation of the police department's first Citizens Police Academy. Twenty four Mesa Citizens were graduated from the first Citizen Police Academy. The program started in September, 1991 and consisted of ten weeks of police related activities and classroom training by department personnel. The purpose of the Citizen Police Academy is to familiarize the citizens of Mesa with the Police Department and its function in the community. Persons attending the academy must live in the City of Mesa and be at least 21 years old. The next academy is scheduled for January, 1992. Mesa's First Citizen Police Academy was started in September, 1991. Twenty-four Mesa citizens graduated from the first Citizen Police Academy in November. Training Facility The Training Facility is a shared facility with the Mesa Fire Department on 40 acres, just north of McDowell and east of Val Vista Drive. The facility has a 13 acre driving track, four classrooms and administrative building. To the south of the property is an area for canine training. CRIME PREVENTION The Crime Prevention Unit consists of five Crime Prevention Specialists and one Sergeant. The Unit provides the citizens of Mesa with information and training on crime prevention techniques, thereby helping them to protect themselves against crime. The Unit offers over 30 different programs to neighborhood groups, civic organizations, businesses, schools, scout troops, and clubs. Among the programs offered are Neighborhood Watch, Residential and Business Security Surveys, Operation Identification, and personal safety for children and adults. A variety of audio-visuals, including talking car, robot police car, McGruff the crime fighting dog, and puppets give spirit and animation to the Unit's presentations. One of the Unit's most successful on-going programs is the Neighborhood Watch Program. Presently the number of Block Watches remain over 1,000. A study showed that belonging to a Neighborhood Watch group reduced a citizen's risk of being burglarized by 50%. The Unit's continued crime prevention education in the areas of home security, marking personal property, and target hardening had a measurable impact on the city. The number of Block Watches is now over 1 ,000. Belonging to a Neighborhood Watch group reduces a citizen's risk of being burglarized by 50%. 13 The Crime Prevention Specialists now spend two days a week in the Mesa Public Schools where they give a number of classes on various safety programs. Thousands of kids have benefitted from these presentations. Volunteers in Police Service (V.I.P.S.) is a new program widely used within the Police Department. Introduced and controlled by the Crime Prevention Unit, the V.I.P.S. now number 26 and work in chosen areas throughout the department. All volunteers have been thoroughly screened and interviewed and have proven to be an invaluable asset to the department. The Crime Prevention Unit works closely with the Mayor's Crime Prevention Advisory Board. The Unit helped the Board sponsor the annual McGruff lOK Run for the Red Ribbon Campaign. This is a national awareness week of activities working toward a drug free society. Neighborhood Block Watch Program DRUG ABUSE RESISTANCE EDUCATION The Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program (D.A.R.E.) deals primarily with elementary school students in grades third through sixth. These students are taught how to resist the pressure to use drugs. The program was started in Los Angeles, California and is now a nationwide program. The Mesa Police Department was the first law enforcement agency in the State of Arizona to adopt this program. The primary goal of the D.A.R.E. Program is to reduce the incidence of drug/alcohol abuse among school-age youth by giving them the skills necessary to resist peer pressure to experiment with drugs. The sixth grade curriculum is 17 weeks long with primary emphasis on self esteem, the consequences of drug abuse, decision making skills and ways to "say no." The D.A.R.E Unit currently consists of ten officers supervised by a Sergeant. The ten officers are assigned to teach D.A.R.E. in 43 elementary schools. Presentations at other grade levels are provided according to availability of manpower. The D.A.R.E. Unit is also conducting a "R.A.D." (Refuse Alcohol and Drugs) in Mesa Junior High Schools. The D.A.R.E. Officer teaches an eight week course to eighth graders at Powell and Fremont Junior High Schools. Eight topics are covered including: drug and alcohol abuse, anti-gang information, and domestic violence education. A Police Activities League (P.A.L.) Program was implemented in conjunction 14 with the Mesa Public Schools on a part time basis for the first half of the summer of 1991. By the end of the summer, P.A.L. became a full-time program with four D.A.R.E. Officers interacting with hundreds of youth at four locations in the city. P.A.L activities are to create positive role models for youth. A Police Activities League was implemented in 1991. D.A.R.E. Officers worked with hundreds of youth in athletic activities. In early 1992 the D.A.R.E Unit will received a Federal Grant from the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Department (ATF) to reduce gang involvement. The program is called "G.R.E.A.T." (Gang Resistance Education and Training). Taught at eighth grade level, it is designed to give students the skills to resist gang pressure. INTERNAL AFFAIRS The Internal Affairs Unit investigates allegations of misconduct and police service complaints on the part of departmental employees. Internal Affairs acts as an investigative body on behalf of the Chief of Police to maintain the integrity of the Police Department, to protect innocent members accused of wrongdoing and to identify misconduct so that personnel may be retrained or corrected through appropriate administrative action. The Internal Affairs Unit is responsible for monitoring, preserving and purging all internal files in accordance with departmental policy and state statute. Internal Affairs uses a computer based records keeping system. The computer has enhanced the department's ability to monitor and retrieve needed data. Internal Affairs investigated 30% of the total complaints in 1991 while departmental supervisors investigated 70 % . Internal Affairs investigated 13 of the 43 citizen complaints or 44 % . The unit consists of a Lieutenant and two Sergeants. On occasion, Internal Affairs is used to assist other city departments and other police agencies. Statistics from 1991 reveal the following: 131 Total Complaints Initiated 43 Citizen Complaints 88 In House Complaints Citizen Complaints In House Complaints 12% Sustained 79% Sustained 88% Not Sustained 21 % Not Sustained POLYGRAPH Two full time polygraphists work for the Mesa Police Department. During 1991, a total of 301 polygraph examinations were conducted and of this total 264 were pre employment examinations. The polygraphists examine applicants for employment with the Mesa Police Department to determine truthfulness of information on application forms. They also develop and confirm background information, character or personality weaknesses which may be detrimental to the police department and the city. The polygraphist serves as an expert witness in court when stipulations are made between the prosecuting and defense 15 attorneys. The polygraphist undergoes direct and cross-examination in court regarding polygraph examinations. Upon request of the Chief of Police, the polygraphists conduct examinations relating to internal investigations. There were 10 internal polygraph examinations conducted in 1991. The polygraphists assist Criminal Investigations by conducting examinations relating to criminal matters and assisting investigators. There were 27 specificcriminal examinations administered in 1991. INTELLIGENCE The Intelligence Unit is responsible for collecting, evaluating, analyzing, and filing information on all persons, groups or organizations that engage in activities defined as criminal or potentially criminal. Individuals or groups that engage in activities defined as criminal or potentially criminal by city ordinance, federal or state statutes come under the jurisdiction of the Intelligence Unit. The unit continues to maintain a liaison with various local, state and national intelligence networks for the purpose of providing support information with the various details within the Department. During 1991 the Intelligence Unit continued to monitor the activities of local street gangs. To date ten gangs have been identified consisting of 600+ members. The street gangs detective is responsible for the training of local school personnel, various citizens groups and department members. Over 200 training seminars have been conducted. The Gang Detective is currently a member of the Mayor's Red Ribbon Committee, Valley Gang Task Force, California Gang Investigators Association, Rocky Mountain Information Network and the Tri-State Intelligence Association. A gang committee recently recommended to the Mesa City Council that additional manpower be added to the Intelligence Unit to track gangs and become more involved in suppressing gang activity. 16 The Intelligence Unit is also responsible for the processing of license applications for massage and bathhouses, liquor and special liquor sales, solicitors and auctioneers. 1991 ACTIVITY Solicitor 118 Massage 96 Liquor 37 Auctioneer 15 Fortune Teller 3 Extension of Premises 26 A Gang Task Force Committee recommended to the City Council that additional manpower be added to suppress gang activity. The City Council voted to accept the Task Force recommendation to be implemented in 1992. CRIME ANALYST The Crime Analyst is assigned to the Intelligence Division. The duties of the Crime Analyst include the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information about crime patterns and criminal activity. This helps the Intelligence Division to first; make inferences about the number, likelihood and location of crimes, and second; suggest areas for further investigation on specific cases. The Crime Analyst gathers information on criminal activities and crime patterns from -a variety of sources and distributes it to various units within the department. In addition, the Analyst plays an important role in the exchange of information with other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. During 1991, the Crime Analyst compiled a total of 25 analytical projects on a variety of criminal topics. The Analyst assisted the Criminal Investigation Division Fraud Detail on a complex checks fraud case. The Analyst assisted the robbery detail in analyzing a serial robbery case, and compiled information assisting other agencies in a major burglary case. The Crime Analyst completed a total of 268 requests for background information on individuals and a total of 62 requests for background on businesses. The Analyst was also responsible for the distribution of information from the intelligence cards and issued a total of 124 reports on crime topics. The Analyst also sends out intelligence and crime analysis bulletins on criminal activities and trends. 17 In all, the Analyst handled over 2,400 requests for information in 1991. During 1991, the Crime Analyst compiled a total of 25 analytical projects on a variety of criminal topics. The Crime Analyst was a member of the following organizations in 1991: Rocky Mountain Information Network, Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit, F.I.M.S. (Facility Information Management System), the Arizona Crime Analyst Association and International Crime Analysts Association. FLEET LIAISON The Fleet Liaison Officer (FLO) coordinates and monitors the maintenance of all police vehicles. Duties include cleaning, new car warranty, factory recall work from dealers, repair to interiors and vehicle emissions tests. The Fleet Liaison Officer sets the priorities for repair work and arranges for vehicles to be test driven before and after maintenance work has been completed by Fleet Support Services. The Fleet Liaison Officer arranges to have equipment installed in patrol and detective cars, including radios and surveillance equipment for undercover vehicles. During August, 1991 the Fleet Liaison Officer worked on insuring a successful parking lot repaving project at the Main Headquarters Building. 1990 Number of Vehicles 336 Mileage Driven 4,074,161 Average Vehicles Down per Day 6 Police Vehicles Accidents 109 Vehicles Washed 3,449 Gallons Gasoline Consumed 346,281 18 The FLO acts as liaison with Fleet Support Services and Purchasing Division for purchase of new police vehicles and develops standards for equipment packages and specifications for police vehicles. 1991 Change % Change 335 (1) -0.3% 4,078,217 4,056 0.1% 4 (2) -33.3% 104 (5) -4.6% 2,231 (1,218) -35.3% 373,281 27,000 7.8% PATROL OPERATIONS The Patrol Divisions are responsible for performing basic police tasks. They are the first to respond to request from citizens for police assistance. One patrol division operates out of the Dobson Ranch Substation and the other out of the Falcon Field Substation. A Central Patrol Division will become fully operational in January, 1992. 19 PATROL Dobson and Falcon Patrol Divisions FIELD OPERATIONS Assistant Chief PATROL DIVISIONS Captain I Division Coordinator Day Shift Swing Shift Graves Shift Lieutenant Lieutenant Lieutenant Lieutenant Squads Squads Squads Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant 20 '£RATIONS Central Patrol Division FIELD OPERATIONS Assistant Chief PATROL DIVISION Captain I ------~----- ------------------------- I I __ D_i v_i s_1_· o_n_c_o_o_r_d_i_n_a_to_r _ _ l Patrol ( ~per at i ona l 1 /92) I Lieutenant Lieutenant Patrol Support Lieutenant Traffic Lieutenant I I Holding Facility Callback/Teleserve Sergeant Sergeant llarrants Sergeant 21 DOBSON PATROL DIVISION The Dobson Division is located at 2505 South Dobson Road in the southwest portion of the city. The Dobson Division covers an area of approximately 23.86 square miles. The permanent population served in that area is approximately 114,000 people with an income range from low to upper middle class. Housing is a mix of single family dwellings along with many large apartment complexes, especially along the Dobson Road and Southern Avenue corridors. Businesses are predominately retail sales in mall configuration. However, some larger wholesale and industrial establishments are present, along with many offices. The district contains two major hospitals, a community college, two high schools and many junior high and elementary schools. Patrol commanders began a systems approach to community problems in 1990. In 1991 patrol commanders continued the systems approach to solve community problems. Citizen groups and community members were contacted and involved in problem identification and solving. FALCON PATROL DIVISION Falcon Division is located at 4530 East McKellips Road in the northeast portion of the city. Falcon Division consists of approximately 98.25 square miles with a population of 180,091 people. During the winter months, an additional 65,000 visitors spend time in this area. The Division provides police service to a growing area with many subdivisions and shopping centers. Superstition Springs Mall is located in the area patrolled by Falcon Division. 22 Growth in the area is anticipated over the next several years. The eventual split of the Falcon Patrol Division has been integrated into the department's five year plan. Falcon Field Airport is located in this portion of the city. Officers investigate aircraft accidents on the field and provide security for the airport. McDonnell-Douglas Helicopter, TRW and Williams Air Force Base are among the largest employers in the District. Many of the District's population reside in large travel trailer and mobile home parks, large apartment complexes and single family dwellings. TACTICAL TEAMS SWAT The SW AT Unit's duties include anti sniper deterrence, resolution of hostage and/or barricaded person calls, VIP protection, high risk warrant service, extraction of wounded officers and support of the Hazardous Device Team on render safe and post blast operations. SWAT CALLS Barricaded Suspects Hazardous Warrant Service Hostage Other Agency Assists VIP Protection TOTAL HOSTAGE NEGOTIATIONS TEAM CALLS Negotiation calls with Hostages Barricaded Suspects Suicide Threats Search and Arrest Warrants Non SWAT assist suicide calls TOTAL 23 HOSTAGE NEGOTIATIONS UNIT The Hostage Negotiations Unit's main responsibility is to establish contact with barricaded persons, hostage takers and violent suicidal persons. The unit also assists SWAT in gaining a tactical advantage over barricaded persons. 1988 1989 1990 1991 13 12 14 5 9 10 6 10 3 5 4 2 1 4 5 5 4 0 0 0 30 31 29 22 1988 1989 1990 1991 6 2 4 2 5 10 5 7 12 5 9 6 1 0 0 0 25 34 44 18 49 51 62 33 TACTICAL TEAMS The Tactical Teams are composed of Hazardous Device, Paramedic Unit, SW AT and Hostage Negotiation. HAZARDOUS DEVICE TEAM The Hazardous Device Team's capabilities include rendering safe suspected and real bombs, collecting and transporting explosives to a safe area for disposal and post blast investigations. The team supports SWAT operations with booby trap detection and explosive entry capabilities. In 1991 the Hazardous Devices Team made the largest initiators recovery in the state of Arizona by recovering 2500 blasting caps. HAZARDOUS DEVICE TEAM CALLS Booby Traps Car Bomb Searches Explosives Fire Department Assists Found Improvised Explosive Devices Real Hoax Suspected Incendiary Devices Other Agency Assists Stray Explosives Pickup SW AT Assists TOTAL TACTICAL PARAMEDIC CALLS Other Agency Assists TOTAL 24 PARAMEDIC UNIT The Paramedic Unit is an integral part of the Tactical Team. This unit currently has one position staffed by a Mesa Fire Fighter. He is present on most call-outs. His purpose is to render medical attention in the event an officer, citizen or suspect is injured. 1988 1989 1990 1991 0 0 0 1 3 1 1 0 3 5 9 10 1 3 1 1 7 7 5 7 3 2 4 3 2 5 6 5 1 0 1 1 5 9 5 3 12 12 11 9 3 3 2 1 40 47 45 40 1988 1989 1990 1991 2 5 3 2 2 5 3 2 POLICE SERVICE DOG UNIT Three Mesa Police Service Dog (PSD) handlers are assigned to the Falcon Patrol Division and normally work during the hours of darkness providing coverage seven days a week. The Police Service Dog unit was started on March 27, 1989. The handlers are assigned take home vehicles and kennel their dogs at their homes in Department provided kennels. This allows for a timely response in the event of a call-out during non-duty hours. Police Service Dog teams are assigned as at-large units and act as support to patrol personnel. Police Service Dog teams provide assistance in building searches, area searches, tracks, officer protection and narcotic searches. Officers also respond as normal patrol backup and provide routine patrol when not assisting on Police Service Dog activities. Unit demonstrations to civic organizations, schools, and clubs are performed whenever possible to promote the unit and educate the community on the usefulness of the Police Service Dog program. Total Shifts Worked Police Service Doa Missions Buildina Searches Area Searches Article Searches Narcotic Searches Narcotic Evidence Found Tracks Felonv Stoos Deterrents 25 Handlers are responsible for the care and maintenance of the canine and related equipment. The officer is responsible for ongoing training. In 1991, two of the teams won high honors at the Annual US Air Force & Border Patrol Tucson Area K-9 Trials. Awards were won for Handler Protection and Building Search Categories. Of 83 teams entered Mesa's Service Teams were runner-up Grand Champion and top agency. Each year the Police Service Dog teams are recertified by the Adlerhorst Kennels. All teams successfully completed their certification testing this year. At mid-year one team was retired and replaced with a new team. The new team is currently undergoing training in narcotics detection. Documentation of activities of the Police Service Dog unit is maintained. Training, veterinarian visits, as well as the dog's performance are documented for future reference. Handlers complete a "P.S.D. Action Report" on each instance in which they use the dog towards accomplishing a law enforcement goal. 1991 1990 520 525 438 718 212 288 75 137 6 6 55 65 13 19 29 31 13 18 40 160 WARRANTS The Mesa Police Warrant Detail maintains records on local warrants and assists other agencies upon request. The detail spends a good deal of time transporting prisoners from the county jails to the city jail for court appearances. Members also pick up Mesa prisoners arrested in other jurisdictions within Arizona. The Warrant Detail has increased its effort to serve warrants that are issued by the Mesa City Court. The Warrant Detail received two additional officers in October and a Sergeant in November, 1991. Total Warrants Issued Total Warrants Cleared Felony Misdemeanor Arrests Out of Valley Trips (Hrs) Prisoner Transports (Hrs) The increase in personnel reflected in the 16% increase in Warrant Detail arrests in 1991. More officers will be added in 1992 and is expected to show an even greater number of warrants served. 1990 1991 Variance % Change 6,008 8,306 2,298 38.2% 6,674 7,207 533 8.0% 84 76 (8) -9.5% 6,590 7,131 541 8.2% 1,260 1,460 200 15.9% 518 415 (103) -19.9% 653 1,063 410 62.8% MOUNTED BICYCLE PATROL The Mesa Police Department implemented a Bicycle Unit in September, 1991. At present the unit consists of six officers and one sergeant. The purpose of the bike patrol is to give officers better accessibility to high density areas of Mesa and provide citizens more personal contact with the police officers. The bike patrol members ride Schwinn mountain bikes and have duties basically the same as patrol beat officers. 26 The bicycle officers patrol designated areas both on day shift and swing shift. They respond to requests for special assignments, surveillance, special enforcement and make talks to citizen groups. AIR DETAIL The Mesa Police Department Air Detail was established to operate as a support group for other details within the Department. Mission selection and priority are based upon requests by supervisors of the unit directly involved in the activity which would benefit from use of the aircraft. Missions are generally categorized as one of the following types: 1. Surveillance 2. Search 3. Photo 4. Traffic Enforcement 5. Transportation of Officers ( within state) All of the Pilots in Command (PIC) and Observer Pilots are required to perform proficiency flight training. The training consists of basic and special flying techniques used during normal flight and specialized surveillance flights. Pilots are checked for proficiency by the Flight Instructor assigned to the Air Support Unit. In July the aviation unit moved to a larger facility at Falcon Field Airport. This includes a larger hangar, office space and additional land around the facility to allow for future expansion. Early in 1991 the size of the aviation unit was increased when four new observer/pilots were added to the unit. The Air Detail has eight pilots who are qualified as Pilot in Command; two are Certified Flight Instructors. Five officers are designated as Observer Pilots raising the total Air Detail strength to 13. Average flight time per mission remains approximately the same at 2.5 hours per mission versus 2.2 hours per mission in 1990. Average flight time per training flight remains approximately 1.6 hours per training flight versus 1. 7 hours per training flight in 1990. During 1990/91 the aircraft was utilized in the following manner: 1991 Hours 1990 Hours Change Missions 87 219.6 65 140.9 33.8% Training Flights 79 133.7 57 98.3 38.5% Maintenance Flights 27 19.4 14 6.4 92.8% TOTALS 193 372.7 136 245.6 41.9% 27 HONOR GUARD In April, 1990 the Mesa Police Department established an Honor Guard Unit to formally represent the Department at certain functions and ceremonies. These functions and ceremonies include funerals, color guards, memorial ceremonies and other assignments as directed by the Chief of Police. Members who served on the Honor Guard during 1991 were Lt. J.R. Heath, Sergeants G. Penrose, R. Clore and Officers M. Galloway, C. Kirby, 0. Leon, A. Parris, F. Quintana and S. Soha. Three members retired or resigned from the original honor guard. During 1991 the Department Honor Guard represented the Department at the following functions: January 11, 1991-Funeral Services for Department of Public Safety Officer Manuel Tapia, Tucson-5 members. February 6, 1991-Funeral Services for Mesa Police Officer James Vaughan, Mesa-8 Members. February 28, 1991-Block Captains Appreciation Night, Centennial Hall, Mesa-4 members. March 3, 1991-Dwight Patterson Dedication Ceremony/Opening Day for the Cactus League Games at HoHoKam Park, Mesa-4 members. March 21, 1991-Funeral Services for Phoenix Police Sergeant Kevin Davis, Phoenix-4 members. 28 May 17, 1991-Peace Officer Memorial Service, Phoenix-9 members. May 31, 1991-Color Guard Detail, Western Regional Law Enforcement Exploring Conference, presentation of colors-4 members. June 2, 1991-Color Guard Detail, Western Regional Law Enforcement Exploring Conference, retirement of colors-4 members. August 3, 1991-Color Guard Detail. Anti-Crime & Drug Fair, Tri-City Mall, Mesa-4 members. September 9, 1991-Funeral Services for Phoenix Police Officer Leonard Koloziej, Phoenix -5 members. September 23, 1991-Color Guard Detail. International Firearms Instructors Conference, Mesa-5 members. October 12-15, 1991-National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, Washington, D.C.-3 members. November 9, 1991-Color guard detail. Mesa Veteran's Day Parade, Mesa-4 members. November 27, 1991-Mesa for Law Enforcement and Fire Personnel, Phoenix-4 members. HOLDING FACILITY The Police Headquarters Building houses a short term holding facility. It is a 24 hour, 365 day operation staffed by civilian Detention Officers (D.O.). Felony prisoners are generally transferred to the Maricopa County Jail after appearing at Justice Court. Misdemeanor prisoners are arraigned at the City Court. They are then either released on their own recognizance, post bond, or are transferred to the Maricopa County Jail. In 1991, as a result of Lieutenant Tom Black's suggestion, a Video Court System was installed at the Police Headquarters Building. Prisoners now make appearances in front of a judge without leaving the holding facility area. This video court has resulted in a projected savings of over $80,000 per year and resulted in improved security. Interested parties can view the proceeding and communicate with the judge from designated safe areas. 1990 Total Bookings 7,022 Felony 1,385 Misdemeanor 5,637 Prisoners to Court 6,922 Warrant Bookings 1,519 Lieu of L.A.R.C. 26 Mug Photos 10,484 Overnighters 507 Meals Served 5,530 29 Video Court System started in September. Security at the Holding Facility has been improved and overtime costs reduced by more than $80,000 per year. 1991 Variance % Change 6,537 (485) -6.9% 1,443 58 4.2% 5,094 (543) -9.6% 6,428 (494) -7.1% 1,385 (134) -8.8% 3 (23) -88.5% 9,931 (553) -5.3% 437 (70) -13.8% 4,373 (857) -16.4% TRAFFIC The Traffic Unit's responsibilities include the reduction of motor vehicle accidents, the investigation of all types of vehicular accidents and the enforcement of parking violations within the downtown square mile. The Traffic Unit consists of motorcycle officers, sworn officers for fatal and hit & run accident investigations and Civilian Accident Investigators (C.A.I.). The DUI Squad continued their record setting effectiveness in 1991. The squad is again participating in the East Valley DUI Task Force. The Task Force, comprised of nine East Valley agencies, concentrates on specific areas in Mesa, I-360, Apache Junction, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert and East Maricopa County during the Christmas holiday season. 1990 Total Accidents 4,038 Fatal Accidents 17 Total Fatalities 18 DUI Related Fatals 4 DUI Arrests 1,724 TOTAL CITATIONS 29,931 Hazardous 19,136 Non-Hazardous 10,605 The Traffic Unit conducted four "Mock Fatals" at Mesa junior high schools and senior high schools. Traffic officers assisted the Community Relations Unit and the Community Traffic Safety Coordinator with numerous bicycle safety programs in the elementary schools. 1991 VARIANCE % CHANGE 3,889 (149) - 3.7% 24 7 41.7% 25 7 38.8% 8 4 100.0% 1,558 (166) -9.6% 29,177 (754) -2.5% 18,556 580 3.0% 10,448 (157) 1.5% 30 POLICE RESERVE UNIT The Mesa Police Reserve Unit is a valuable resource of the department. The 24 current members of the Unit donated 3,907 man hours in 1991. This resulted in over $53,525 in savings to the City. Mesa Police Reserves are highly trained individuals who are capable of assignment to various divisions within the department. They assist Patrol, Traffic and Criminal Investigations the majority of the time. They have replaced or supplemented sworn officers on undercover assignments as well as many uniformed functions. In 1991 the Reserve Unit replaced the Traffic Division on 20 traffic related details. It also assisted the DUI Unit in transporting offenders and freeing patrol units from that task. Misuse of handicapped parking spaces led to greater department involvement. A new policy regarding the enforcement of these parking violations was implemented. In July, 1990 the Mesa Police Department Reserves were assigned the task of identifying designated handicapped parking spaces, contacting the merchants and explaining the lawful markings necessary for proper enforcement, and enforcement of the statutes. The reserves still continue to log many hours enforcing handicapped parking violations. Mesa Police Reserves donated 3,907 hours in 1991 which resulted in $53,525 in savings to the City. CALL BACK-TELESERVE The Police Department began operating a Callback Program in July, 1989. The purpose of Callback is to use a telephone to handle as many calls for service rather than dispatching an officer. Officers taking reports over the phone can handle more calls for service with fewer man hours than the more traditional dispatching of a beat officer. This helps free the beat officers for high priority calls. During 1991 Callback handled 8,071 calls for service which previously would have required an officer to be dispatched. Callback is often staffed with light duty officers. Callback is generally staffed Monday through Friday from 6 am to 10 pm. STATISTICS 1990 Telephone Calls 213,000 Citizens Walk-Ins 72,674 Written Reports 12,695 Call for Service 17,955 Supplemental Reports 2,358 32 The civilian officers of the Teleserve desk are responsible for initial contact with all persons who come to the Police Headquarters Building for any type of business. In addition, they answer the police information telephones. They are also responsible for taking telephone reports whenever possible. The teleserve desk is open to the public 24 hours a day, everyday. An average 460 people a day contact Teleserve and receive service. 1991 VARIANCE % CHANGE 167,736 (45,264) (21.2%) 59,130 (13,544) (18.6%) 11,147 (1,548) (12.2%) 13,987 (3,968) (22.1 %) 2,196 (212) (6.9%) PATROL OPERATIONS-STATISTICS DOBSON PATROL DIVISION 1990 1991 Variance % Change Total Calls 63,787 68,546 4,759 7.5% Follow-ups 32,289 22,211 (10,078) -31.2% Written Reports 18,481 19,486 1,005 5.4% Back-ups 33,472 44,798 11,326 33.8% On View Cases 5,677 5,760 83 1.5% Criminal 45,192 48,598 3,406 7.5% Civil 9,739 10,645 906 9.3% Accidents 2,035 2,032 (3) -0.1 % Cleared Felonies 1,734 1,734 0 0.0% Cleared Misdemeanors 7,904 7,429 (475) -6.0% Field Interviews 3,852 5,890 2,038 52.9% Stolen Vehicles Recovered 421 408 (13) -3.1 % Stolen Bicycles Recovered 35 21 (14) -40.0% Adult Felony Arrests 1,468 1,600 132 9.0% Adult Misdemeanors Arrests 6,545 6,510 (35) -0.5% Juvenile Felony Arrests 498 476 (22) -4.4% Juvenile Misdemeanor Arrests 1,366 1,027 (339) -24.8% Hazardous Citations 6,170 5,983 (187) -3.0% Non-Hazardous Citations 10,061 9,295 (766) -7.6% Driving Under the Influence DUI's 325 312 (13) -4.0% Civil Traffic Citations 13,859 12,772 (1,087) -7.8% Criminal Traffic Citations 2,672 2,506 (166) -6.2% Criminal Citations 4,559 4,061 (498) -10.9% Total Citations 21,090 19,339 (1,751) -8.3% 33 PATROL OPERATIONS-STATISTICS FALCON PATROL DIVISION 1990 1991 Variance % Change Total Calls 56,912 64,734 7,822 13.7% Follow-ups 28,015 18,436 (9,579) -34.2% Back-ups 24,970 38,883 (13,913) -55.7% Written Reports 15,739 18,194 2,455 15.6% On View Cases 4,490 4,679 189 4.2% Criminal 37,724 43,811 6,087 16.1 % Civil 10,961 11,998 1,037 9.5% Accidents 1,894 1,891 (3) -0.2% Cleared Felonies 1,101 1,193 92 8.4% Cleared Misdemeanors 6,185 6,125 (60) -1.0% Field Interviews 3,833 5,329 1,496 39.0% Stolen Vehicles Recovered 355 424 69 19.4% Stolen Bicycles Recovered 64 63 (1) -1.6% Adult Felony Arrests 861 2,114 1,253 145.5% Adult Misdemeanors Arrests 5,056 5,103 47 0.9% Juvenile Felony Arrests 379 616 237 62.5% Juvenile Misdemeanor Arrests 1,446 1,528 82 5.7% Hazardous Citations 5,269 5,706 437 8.3% Non-Hazardous Citations 6,698 8,125 1,427 21.3% Driving Under Influence (DUI) 316 208 (108) -34.2% Civil Traffic Citations 9,920 11,493 1,573 15.9% Criminal Traffic Citations 2,047 2,338 291 14.2% Criminal Citations 4,116 3,659 (457) -11.1 % Total Citations 16,083 17,490 1,407 8.7% 34 PATROL OPERATIONS-STATISTICS CENTRAL PATROL DIVISION Traffic Unit (1991) 1990 1991 Variance Total Calls 7,921 7,342 (579) Follow-ups 9,902 9,036 (866) Back-ups 472 962 490 Written Reports 6,133 5,483 (650) On View Cases 2,463 2,251 (212) Criminal 412 392 (20) Civil 85 114 29 Accidents 4,038 3,889 (149) Cleared Felonies 618 636 18 Cleared Misdemeanors 2,091 2,073 (18) Field Interviews 13 9 (4) Stolen Vehicles Recovered 5 7 2 Stolen Bicycles Recovered 0 1 1 Adult Felony Arrests 272 277 5 Adult Misdemeanors Arrests 1,898 1,955 57 Juvenile Felony Arrests 9 6 (3) Juvenile Misdemeanor Arrests 40 36 (4) Hazardous Citations 19,160 18,556 (604) Non-Hazardous Citations 10,599 10,448 (151) Driving Under Influence (DUI) 1,724 1,558 (166) Civil Traffic Citations 25,024 24,780 (244) Criminal Traffic Citations 4,732 4,224 (508) Criminal Citations 192 173 (19) Total Citations 29,948 29,177 (771) 35 % Change -7.3% -8.7% 103.8% -10.6% -8.6% -4.9% 34.1 % -3.7% 2.9% -0.9% -30.8% 40.0% 1.8% 3.0% -33.3% -10.0% -3.2% -1.4% -9.6% -1.0% -10.7% -9.9% -2.6% PATROL OPERATIONS-STATISTICS COMBINED TOTALS FOR PATROL OPERATIONS 1990 1991 Variance % Change Total Calls 128,620 140,622 12,002 9.3% Follow-ups 70,379 49,683 (20,696) -29.4% Back-ups 58,914 84,643 25,729 43.7% Written Reports 40,353 43,163 2,810 7.0% On View Cases 12,630 12,690 60 0.5% Criminal 83,328 92,801 9,473 11.4% Civil 20,785 22,757 1,972 9.5% Accidents 7,967 7,812 (155) -1.9% Cleared Felonies 3,453 3,563 110 3.2% Cleared Misdemeanors 15,981 15,627 (354) -2.2% Field Interviews 7,698 11,228 3,530 45.9% Stolen Vehicles Recovered 781 839 58 7.4% Stolen Bicycles Recovered 99 85 (14) -14.1% Adult Felony Arrests 2,601 3,991 1,390 53.4% Adult Misdemeanors Arrests 13,499 13,568 69 0.5% Juvenile Felony Arrests 886 1,098 212 23.9% Juvenile Misdemeanor Arrests 2,852 2,591 (261) -9.2% Hazardous Citations 30,596 30,245 (351) -1.1 % Non-Hazardous Citations 27,358 27,868 510 1.9% Driving Under Influence (DUI) 2,365 2,078 (287) -12.1% Civil Traffic Citations 48,803 49,045 242 0.5% Criminal Traffic Citations 9,451 9,068 (383) -4.1 % Criminal Citations 8,867 7,893 (974) -11.0% Total Citations 67,121 66,006 (1,115) -1.7% 36 CRIMINAL INVEST IGATIONS The Criminal Investigations Division is responsible for follow-up investigation of reported incidents. Major sections of the division are: 1) Crimes Against Property; 2) Crimes against Persons; 3) Special Enforcement (Narcotics, Gambling and Vice); and 4) Special Crimes Apprehension Team (SCAT) 37 CRIMINAL INVEST/GA TIONS FIELD OPERATIONS Assistant Chief CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS Captain I I Persons Detail Special Investigations Support Lieutenant Lieutenant Civilian Property Detail Administrative Lieutenant Sergeant 38 CRIMINAL INVEST/GA T/ONS PROPERTY CRIMES SECTION The Property Crimes Section is currently staffed by a Lieutenant, four Sergeants, twentythree Detectives and three Police Investigative Assistants and an auditor. The section functions as a team and is responsible for all property crimes within the City of Mesa. Areas of responsibility are established as follows: 1. Property Crimes- Westside (Mesa Drive to West City Limits) 2. Property Crimes- Eastside (Mesa Drive to East City Limits) 3. Special Property Crimes (En tire city) 4. Auto Thefts (Entire city) Property Crimes Westside and Eastside investigate residential, business and vehicle burglaries; thefts; criminal damages; trespasses; failure to return rental property and other property crimes. PROPERTY CRIMES Cases Assigned Cases Cleared Adult Felony Complaints Filed Adult Misdemeanor Complaints Juvenile Felony Referred Juvenile Misdemeanor Referred Total Complaints Filed Hours Spent in Court on Duty Surveillance Property Recovered (in Thousands) 39 The Special Property Crimes Unit investigates check/fraud cases and pawn violations within the city. The Auto Theft Unit investigates all auto thefts including VIN violations. This unit is also responsible for the Police Impound Lot. Two Detectives are assigned to the Maricopa County Repeat Offender Program (R.O.P) which targets high-rate . repeat criminals. The overall goal within the Criminal Investigation Property Section is to provide the most professional, quality service possible to the citizens of Mesa. The Unit strives to accomplish its goal by conducting investigations, arresting suspects, serving search warrants, · recovering stolen property and presenting professional court testimony. 1990 1991 Variance % 3,360 3,141 (219) -6.5% 2,479 2,652 173 6.9% 1,343 1,440 97 7.2% 372 448 76 20.4% 334 469 135 40.4% 94 147 53 56.4% 2,143 2,504 361 12.2% 1514.0 1367.8 (146.2) -9.7% 1,246.0 1,084.0 (162) -13.0% $5,475 $2,074 ($3,401) -62.1 % CRIMINAL INVEST/GA T/ONS CRIMF.S AGAINST PERSONS DETAIL The Crimes against Persons Detail is responsible for the investigation of all death cases, robberies, assaults, rapes and other sexual related crimes. Threat cases, discovery of explosives devices, some arson and all missing person cases are all handled by the Persons Detail. The Robbery Detail has investigative responsibility for all armed, and strong armed robberies within the city of Mesa. In 1991 the detail investigated 390 robberies. The Homicide Detail is composed of a group of detectives, headed by Master Police Officer (M.P.O.) who investigate all death cases. The Homicide Detail investigated 18 homicides in 1991. Currently, two of those homicides are pending review by the County Attorney. CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS Cases Assi!med Cases Cleared Adult Felonv Complaints Filed Adult Misdemeanor Complaints Juvenile Felonv Referred Total Comolaints Filed Hours Spent in Court on Dutv Surveillance Search Warrants/Court Orders The Crimes Against Persons Detail also has a Major Incident Response Team, (M.I.R.T.) which is composed of various detectives and supervisors. This team responds to major incidents involving homicide, officer involved shooting, serious aggravated assaults, and kidnapping/extortion incidents. This detail is comprised of nine detectives and two Police Investigator Assistants, (P.I.A.). This unit responds to all sex crimes and missing persons incidents anytime or day of the week. In 1991, this detail investigated 156 rapes, 230 incest/molest cases, 235 child abuse/neglect incidents, 206 incidents of indecent exposure cases and 2,475 missing persons cases. In addition, this detail is frequently called to assist Child Protective Services and the Mesa School District by investigating reported child abuse/neglect, and molestation cases. 1990 1991 Variance % Change 5,336 5,712 376 7.1% 4,767 4,990 223 4.7% 996 881 (115) 11.6% 615 416 (199) 32.4% 72 112 (40) 55.6% 1,776 1.476 (300) 16.9% 2,252 1.982 (270) 12.0% 365.0 427.0 62 17.0% 88 68 (20) 22.7% 40 CRIMINAL INVEST/GA TIONS SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT-DRUG ENFORCEMENT The Special Investigation Unit (S.I.U.) was staffed with new personnel and an extensive basic training program was conducted. Upon completion of the program, the Special Crimes Apprehension Team (S.C.A.T.) and Narcotics Unit directed efforts to achieve several objectives. One objective of S.I.U. was to impact outlaw motorcycle gangs and law enforcement against methamphetamine labs. S.I.U. seized two labs one in Los Angeles, and one in Phoenix. Search warrants were a priority and the execution of warrants increased by 160% in 1991. This increase has been effective in providing relief to residents reporting drug trafficking in Mesa neighborhoods. Steroid abuse became the focus of a major investigation. The Special Investigation Unit participated in a major task force operation that resulted in numerous arrests. DRUGS Cases Assigned Cases Cleared Adult Felony Complaints Filed Adult Misdemeanor Complaints Filed Juvenile Felony Referred Juvenile Misdemeanor Referred Total Complaints Filed Hours Spent in Court on Duty Surveillance The Drug Enforcement Unit seized the following assets and property from drug suspects during 1991. A forfeiture detective in the unit assisted in the investigation and processing of these cases. CASH SEIZURES 1991 TOTAL $617,344 VEHICLE SEIZURES 1991 19 VEHICLES -EST. VALUE $111,625 FIREARMS SEIZURES 1991 63 VARIOUS FIREARMS VALUE APPROXIMATELY $13,303 The combined efforts of Mesa Police . Special Investigation Unit and Federal Agencies resulted in $107,599 in- currency and one BMW vehicle valued at $15,000 which are included in the above totals. 1990 1991 Variance % Change 733 709 (24) -3.3% 788 592 (196) -24.9% 673 489 (184) -27.3% 54 26 (28) -51.9% 73 16 (57) -78.1% 10 3 (7) -70.0% 810 534 (276) -34.1 % 452.5 124.5 (328) -72.5% 675.0 562.0 (113) -16.7% 41 CRIMINAL INVEST/GA TIONS SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS-SPECIAL CRIMES APPREHENSION TEAM The primary emphasis of the Special Crimes Apprehension Team (S.C.A.T.) is the apprehension of repeat offenders targeted through the Repeat Offender Program and intelligence information. The Repeat Offender Program (R.O.P.) showed a conviction rate increase for repeat offenders by 180%. The average prison sentence for the repeat offender was increased by 18.4%. Special Crimes Apprehension Team Cases Assigned Cases Cleared Felony Arrests Misdemeanor Arrests Adult Felony Complaints Filed Adult Misdemeanor Complaints Filed Juvenile Felony Referred Juvenile Misdemeanor Ref erred Total Complaints Filed Hours Spent in Court on Duty Surveillance 42 The S.C.A.T. Team works closely in assisting all areas of the Criminal Investigations Division, as well as responding to crime and incident information gained through requests from the Patrol Division for assistance. Following is a breakdown of S.C.A.T. activity. 1990 1991 Variance % Change 483 340 (143) -29.6% 500 324 (176) -35.2% 189 161 (28) -14.8% 131 96 (35) -26.7% 148 105 (43) -29.1 % 129 56 (73) -56.6% 20 3 (17) -85.0% 8 5 (3) -37.5% 292 169 (123) -42.1% 449.5 553.0 104 23.0% 6,663.0 3,326.5 (3,337) -50.1 % TECHNICAL SERVICES The Technical Services Division is responsible for the functions of Records, Communications, Crime Laboratory, Property, Statistics, Uniform Crime Reporting, and Public Safety Information Systems. 43 TECHNICAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS Assistant Chief TECHNICAL SERVICES Captain Corrrnunications & Records Statistics Identification Laboratory Animal Control & Off-Duty Lieutenant Civilian Civilian Sergeant I Public Safety Info. Syst. Crime Laboratory Property I Civilian Civilian Civilian 44 COMMUN/CATIONS Public Safety Communications operates the Communications personnel took an active City's Public Safety Communications role in recruiting for the position of Public Center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Safety Telecommunicators. Several They receive calls for Police, Fire and members of the Communications Center Medical services, dispatching both Police were involved in completely rewriting the and Fire Departments. Maricopa County 9-1-1 Procedures Manual. This and other communications During 1991 a Lieutenant's position was overview involvement has placed Mesa at created to oversee the operations of the the forefront of the State of Arizona 9-1-1 Communications Center. There are 55 and emergency communications efforts. Communications personnel who provide Members of the Communications staff professional and quality service to the worked with the Police Department's citizens of Mesa. Recruiting Team by attending several recruiting activities, explaining the position /';~ of Telecommunicator Trainee. During 1991 AT&T Language Lines were used to translate for non-english speaking / __ people. Listed below are statistics for the language and law lines. Dis~atched 1990 Avg per 1991 Avg per % Month Month Change Total Calls (1) 241,781 20,148 238 ,373 19,865 -1.4% Police Calls (1) 220,905 18,409 217,388 18,116 - 1.6% Received Phone Calls 521,392 43,449 515,534 42,962 - 1.1 % 9-1-1 Calls 110,372 9,198 110,840 9,237 -.4% Alarm Permits Permits Issued 845 70 1,738 145 105.6% Alarm Income $33,438 $64,554 93 .5% AT & T Lani:,uage Lines 466 38 9-1-1 Line Spanish Language 461 9-1-1 Various Languages 5 Law Line Spanish Language 136 Law Line Various Languages 7 45 RECORDS The Records Section is responsible for the processing of sensitive information relating to activities of the Criminal Justice System. Records personnel provide specific information to the public, outside law enforcement agencies, the courts and other authorized personnel within legal limits. Information from police reports is entered into the Police Records Management System (PIMS) . This system stores Incident, Crime Detail, Person Detail, Master Name, Vehicle, Property, Narrative and Arrest Information. The PIMS system was first used by the Mesa Police Department in 1990. 1990 Requests for Service 105,674 Cases/Supplements Entered 74,766 Bonds Processed 1,541 Insurance Requests 16,918 Comnuter Renuests ACCH/LEJIS 5,840 Teletypes 3,636 Utilities 410 Other 65,024 46 The Records Section also houses various files that provide descriptive information used primarily for investigative purposes. Driving Under Influence (D.U.I) print cards, Mesa City Court warrants, mug shots, criminal registrations, and bureau arrest files are all maintained by the Records Section in addition to the original copy of all written reports. The Records Section currently consists of one Police Records Service Supervisor, 4 Shift Supervisors, 33 Records Clerks, 10 Data Entry Operators, and 2 Copy Clerks. 1991 Variance % Change 97,549 (8, 125) - 7.7% 100,249 25,483 34.1% 1,619 78 5.1% 17,508 590 3.5% 6,995 1,155 19.8% 3,496 (140) -3.9% 1,238 828 202.0% 57,183 (7,841) -12.1 % /DENT/FICA TION The Identification Section is staffed by a Civilian Supervisor, three Senior Identification Technicians and two Identification Technicians. Receiving training and technical guidance from Identification are 18 sworn Crime Scene Officers. These officers are responsible for crime scene processing in each of the patrol districts. The Identification Section staff is responsible for forensic evidence collection, crime scene photography/latenr print examination and laboratory processing of evidence for the Mesa Police Department. The section also assists other agencies within the Valley upon request. The photo lab is using state-of-the art equipment and development chemistry in color print processing. Statistics for 1990 & 1991 Tenprint Cards Classified Latent Print Comparisons Latent Print Identification Civil Fingerprint Cards Black & White Negatives Color Negatives Lab Polaroids Field Calls Lab Cases The master tenprint fingerprint card file has 77,400 cards with 774,000 individual inked prints. Major case/palm prints add another 7,500 cards to the files. These cards are used in the identification of suspects when latents other than those of the first joint are raised. The Identification Section is awaiting the awarding of a State contract for an Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) and an entry terminal to perform latent and tenprint searches. 1990 1991 4,892 5,085 6,235 6,732 324 336 5,597 4,618 13,000 12,701 18,867 22,414 13,135 11,671 118 83 237 190 Crime Scene Officer Submissions 3,446 4,230 47 PROPERTY EVIDENCE The Evidence Section is a secured area for all evidence and recovered personal property. This section also includes a 12 by 24 foot walk-in freezer and three caged evidence drying room. With final disposition of each case, the property is either returned to an owner, destroyed or sold at public auction. The Evidence Section holds about three auctions per year which make $7,000 to $9,000 per auction. PROPERTY This area deals with stocking and issuing office supplies and departmental forms. Property also issues officer's equipment, ships and receives departmental property and sees that property is tagged and distributed throughout the department. PROPERTY SECTION TOTALS Evidence Cases Received Evidence Cases Disposed of Bicycles Received Bicycles Returned 1990 14,596 8,804 647 378 48 PURCHASING The Purchasing Section receives requests from department personnel and prepares purchase orders on the new MSA on-line automated purchasing system. Assigned personnel also tabulate bids, recommend vendors and make sure items are charged to proper functions and Responsibility Centers. Purchase order requests are then forwarded through ERAS (Electronic Routing Approval System) for approval. BUILDING MAINTENANCE Assigned personnel write work orders for various repairs to buildings and make requests for telephone service, installations and repairs. Broken items are sent out to be repaired. 1991 Variance % Change 15,036 440 +3.1% 5,463 -3,341 -37.9% 704 57 +8.8% 413 35 +9.2% POLICE EXPLORERS The Mesa Police Explorer Program started 23 years ago to help young men and women learn more about law enforcement as a possible career. This program is sponsored by the Mesa Police Department and the Boy Scouts of America. The Police Explorers participate in many police related activities. Training is similar to the same areas as police officers. The Explorers also volunteer many hours of community service work. The Mesa Police Explorers had both a busy and productive year in 1991. Some of the activities included Op Shop, Mesa Day Parade, March of Dimes Walk-A Thon, Willie Days, Easter Pageant, Family Appreciation Day and Police Department Auctions. Also the Post members assisted in a Benefit Basketball Game, Fire Department Muster, U.S. Marshall Pistol Shoot, Scout-A-Rama, Child ID Day, Optimist Pancake Breakfast and the Police Officers Memorial. One of the major events of the year was the 1991 Western Regional Law Enforcement Exploring Conference. This event was held in Mesa from May 31 to June 2. The conference was attended by more than 1,000 people from ten western states. This was the largest and one of the best conferences ever held by the Western Region Explorers. After the conference, the Mesa Explorer Post was able to go to California for a week of sightseeing and activities. While in Los Angeles, Mesa Explorers spent time with the Los Angeles Police Department Explorer post. 49 During 1991 Explorers were certified in CPR and received training in other police related areas. The Post also provided security for the Boy Scouts of America Camporee held at the National Guard Armory in Phoenix. This three day event gave the Explorers an opportunity to apply the skills they have learned. The Mesa Post did some reorganizing and created a rank of Major, to allow more growth and advancement opportunities for the explorers. Officer Mitch Adair is the Post Advisor and was asked to be Chairperson to the valley wide Cluster Meeting for law enforcement exploring advisors. The Mesa Jaycees recognized Officer Adair as Mesa's Outstanding Young Citizen for his involvement with the explorers. In December the Explorer Post recognized Officer Adair as Advisor of the Year, Keith Taylor as Explorer of the Year, Ryan Freeman as Explorer Staff Member of the Year and Captain Fred Conway for his continued hard work and support of the explorer program. CRIME LABORATORY The Crime Laboratory provides a number of important services to Mesa's Criminal Justice System. These services include: Analysis of pills, powders, various vegetable materials and bodily fluids such as blood or urine for drugs. Maintenance of the scientific aspects of the Police Department's blood and breath alcohol programs. Examination of firearms and various related items of evidence. Toolmark examinations were added to the lab's capabilities in 1991. Court testimony required for any of the above programs. During 1991, the Laboratory's five chemists completed thousands of scientific examinations involving over 2,600 individual cases. This is a 21 % increase in cases and examinations over 1990. However, the overall backlog of cases was reduced by over 55 % . These criminalist were involved in over 289 hours of court related activity. This translates into the equivalent of one person working two months on interviews, attorney trial preparation and court testimony. The Laboratory enhanced its and the City's positive image in the scientific community by being involved in the following activities: 50 Toxicologist Vickie Watts was chairperson for the Toxicology Section of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Ms. Watts chairs the Drug and Driving Committee of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. The laboratory is currently the main repository for the three region, nationwide drugs and driving database. Toxicologist Deb Rector became a member of the Arizona Department of Health Services Alcohol Advisory Committee. This committee is influential in the initiation and revision of Arizona Driving Under the Influence (DUI) legislation. The laboratory was involved in the publication of a paper this year "A Shot in the Dark: A Procedure for the Photographic Documentation of Firearm's Muzzle Flash. Lucien C. Haag and Jon Kokanovich. AFfE Journal. (Volume 23, Number 4) October, 1991. Along with their many duties, Laboratory personnel have been involved in planning the expansion and sharing the present facility with personnel from the Department of Public Safety Crime Laboratory. This project provides readily accessible laboratory services to our Department, and increased service to all East Valley Law Enforcement Agencies. ANIMAL CONTROL The Animal Control Unit protects the rights of animal owners, as well as non owners, within the city limits of Mesa. The Animal Control Unit's primary duties are: 1. Impound stray animals. 2. Quarantine biting animals. 3. Check dog licensing and vaccinations. Animal Control Cases On View Cases Follow-ups Animals Impounded Animal Bite Cases Citations Issued F.I. Cards Vehicle Mileage 1990 10,731 692 4,139 6,295 715 420 922 60,382 51 4. File appropriate police reports. 5. Take appropriate enforcement action. 6. Process cases for vicious dog hearings. 1991 Variance % Change 11,752 1,021 9.5% 997 305 44.1% 3,622 (517) -12.5% 6,904 609 9.7% 786 71 9.9% 522 102 24.3% 1,025 103 11.2% 74,090 13,708 22.7% PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION SYSTEMS The Public Safety Systems Coordinator is responsible for all Police Department computer hardware, software and support requirements. Working with Police Department Computer Users and with the Information Services Department the systems coordinator ensures police systems are compatible so information can be transferred between systems. The Police Department has 95 terminals, 19 host printers, 50 personal computers, nine network printers, and five local area networks at eight locations. The Public Safety Information Systems unit works with users and Information Systems in resolution of hardware and software problems. The Public Safety Systems Coordinator serves as liaison for other municipal, county, state and federal agencies. The coordinator is the Assistant System Security Officer for the Police Department and is responsible for maintaining the security of police systems applications and department equipment. The Systems Coordinator provides training on law enforcement applications and is contact for all EDP hardware and software problems. In 1991 a Patrol Planning and Deployment System was implemented. This is a computer program that finds optimum solutions for scheduling and manpower problems. UNIFORM CRIME REPORTING Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Unit collects data on and reports Part I and Part II offenses reported in Mesa. Uniform Crime Reporting exists as a means of reporting cases in a consistent manner for comparing statistics from cities, states and the nation. This is achieved by coding all written cases that come through the Records Department. Coding is now being done for the Police Records Management System (PIMS). On a monthly basis, these figures are reported to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The information is passed along to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and reported in the Crime in the United States publication. STATISTICAL ANALYST The Statistical Analyst supervises the Uniform Crime Reporting Unit and is responsible for the dissemination of UCR information. The Statistical Analyst aids Community Relations and the Public Information Officer in special inquires utilizing Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) 52 and other software packages. Projects undertaken by the Statistical Analyst include beat re-configuration, manpower justifications, deciphering current crime trends as well as projecting future ones. STATISTICS & GRAPHICS 1991 Statistics for 1991 include the law enforcement budget, UCR crime statistics, Mesa crime rates, and Police Department personnel by rank. 53 Law Enforcement Program Fiscal Year 1991 /92 BUDGET Commodities (1.1%) Other Services (9.5%) Personal Services (7 4. 7%) BUDGET 1991 $29,991,285 Personal Services (Salaries, Overtime, Fringe Benefits) $3,831,260 Other Services (Utilities, Rents, Repairs, Contracts) $433,625 Commodities (Supplies and Materials) $1,060,630 Capital Outlay (Vehicles and Equipment) $422,299 Debt Service (Bonded Debt and Interest) $4,414,942 Overhead Costs (Costs from Other City Departments) $40,154,041 Total S4 Budget By Division Fiscal Year 1991 /92 BUDGET Staff Services (6.2%) Police Administration (5.0%) ~..,...,.., Technical Services (18.9%) I Budget I inal Investigations (16.1 %) Patrol Divisions (53.8%) BUDGET BY DIVISION $1,772,024 Police Administration $18,988,201 Patrol Divisions $5,671,996 Criminal Investigations $6,667,058 Technical Services $2,181,191 Staff Services $35,280,470 Total for Division* * Cost of Divisions does not include Overhead items or Debt Service 55 25 20 ~ 15 C: ctl (/) :::, 0 ~ 10 5 ~ Burglary !Part I UCR Crime Total 1986-19911 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 D Theft ~ Arson Em Violent Crimes !Part I UCR Statistics by Month 19911 2,500 2,000 0 .... Q) ~ 1,000 :::, z 500 \~Burglary :· ................... . Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jly Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec D Theft ~ Arson Em Violent Crimes 56 Cl) LU :E 0:: () u.. 0 0:: LU cc :E ::J z en "O C <1l (/) ::l 0 .c c.. :§' C: <I) ~ "iii <I) ex: 0 0 0 .. ,._ <I) C. IJl <I) E ·;:: Q. <I) ca ex: <I) E ·;:: 0 TOTAL NUMBER PART I CRIMES BY YEAR 1970-1991 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 Mesa's Part I Crime Rate, 1970-1991 90.,.-------------=:1------------.._ _____ ----, 55 · 50..L..,--.---,-----,----.---,--.---.----,----,---,------,,---,----,----,---,--,---,----,----,---,-r 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 5 7 Mesa's Part I UCR Crime Statistics b~ T~~. 1986-1991 and a Comgarison of 1990 and 1991 Type of Crime 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 Variance % Change Homicide 11 9 11 10 9 18 9 100.0% Rape 117 96 119 85 95 156 61 64.20A Robbery 239 222 261 213 275 390 115 41.8% Aggravated Assault 841 966 1,005 1,092 1,345 1,498 153 11.4% Violent Crimes 1,208 1,293 1,396 1,400 1,724 2,062 338 19.6% Vl (Xl Burglary 3,666 3,356 3,240 3,840 3,884 4,604 720 18.5% Business (1,115) (864) (752) (884) (1,087) (1,168) (81) 7.5% Residential (2,551) (2,492) {2,488) (2,956) (2,797) (3,436) (639) 22.8% Theft 10,687 11,235 11,747 11,999 12,306 13,119 813 6.6% Auto Theft 811 956 1,140 1,835 2,501 2,605 104 4.2% Arson 111 136 110 148 136 122 (14) -10.3% Non-violent Crimes 15,275 15,683 16,237 17,822 18,827 20,450 1,623 8.6% TOTAL CRIMES/ ? > .·.· .... 16,483 16,976 17,633 19,222 20,551 22,512> . 1,961 > 9.5% Ul I.D Measure Homicide Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault Violent Crimes Business Burglary Residential Burglary Theft Auto Theft Arson Non-violent Crimes TOTALS Mesa's Part I UCR Crime Statistics by Month for 1991 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Totali/ \ 4 1 0 4 1 0 1 2 2 1 1 1 18 10 8 12 17 12 13 10 17 20 13 15 9 156 32 31 33 27 19 42 34 31 30 27 38 46 39(f 88 119 79 115 122 121 139 177 133 126 146 133 1,498. •··· 134 159 124 163 154 176 184 227 185 167 200 189 2,062 113 100 100 72 93 73 74 93 90 111 122 127 1,168 282 277 274 277 330 317 325 305 272 281 235 261 3,436 1,141 1,319 1,136 991 1,053 1,049 996 1,062 932 1,149 1,133 1,158 13,119 258 253 237 162 188 178 188 241 204 207 239 250 2,(,()5 13 14 9 11 10 13 10 19 5 11 4 3 122 1,807 1,963 1,756 1,513 1,674 1,630 1,593 1,720 1,503 1,759 1,733 1,799 20,450 1,941 2,122 1,880 1,676 1,828 1,8061 1,177 1,947 1,688 1,926 1,933 1,988 I 22,s121 MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT Authorized Personnel By Rank for Listed Years RANK 1987 1988 1989 1990 Police Chief 1 1 1 1 Assistant Police Chief 2 2 2 2 Captain 5 6 6 6 Lieutenant 21 21 22 21 Sergeant 45 51 51 52 Master Police Officer 4 4 3 3 Police Officer 280 285 303 325 Total Sworn 358 370 388 410 Total Non-Sworn 198.5 201.5 203.5 226.5 Total Employees 556.5 571.5 591.5 636.5 Officers per 1 000 Residents 1.31 1.31 1.31 1.39 Employees per 1000 2.04 2.02 1.99 2.16 Residents 1991 1 2 6 21 53 3 328 414 226.5 640.5 1.39 2.15 Mesa's Year End Population 272,649 283,408 296,866 294,922 298,326 60 EMPLOYEE ROSTER 1991 61 Abalos, Anthony Adair, Mitchell Adams, Curtis Adams, Gerald Adams, Guy Adams, James Adams, Lin Akins, Phyllis Alexander, Laura Allred, Darryl Allred, Lee Anderson, Bobbi Andrews, Jonathan Angelino, Jeffrey Asada, Kelly Ashcroft, Robb Ashe, Dave Atchison, Donna Atkins, Harry Badger, Stephen Bailey, Michael Baker, Charles Baker, Diane Baker, Stephen Baker, Wayne Ballentyne, Del Baran, Ronald Barrientos, Lisa Barrow, Arlene Bashaw, Beverley Bassett, Steve Bates, Robert Bauman, Kathleen Baxter, Philip Beaird, Randie Bednarz, Mary Bellows, Michael Beltran, Mary Bentz, Karl MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT 1991 PERSONNEL ROSTER Berry, Denise Besore, Marjorie Biggs, Kevin Bioletto, Theresa Bishop, Elizabeth Black, Tom Blackburn, John Blaylock, Nancy Boden, Harry Bogan, Mark Bollman, John Bollman, Robin Bottrill, Collin Bowers, Kirt Bowser, Tina Bradley, Patricia Brady, Diane Bray, Elvis Brewer, John Briggs, Karen Brinkman, Linda Broadhurst, Jack Brodsky, Judith Ann Brooks, Bruce Brooks, Marilyn Brown, Danny Brown, Lester Brown, Linn Brown, Mary Brown, Michael G. Brown, Michael L. Browning, Matson Bundy, David Burkizer, Daniel Bustos, Adam Butler, Kim Buza, Jerry Byers, Don Byram, Daniel 62 Cabral, Della Caldwell, Panthea Campbell, David Campbell, Mike Campbell, Susan Cantrell, Mike Canzoneri, Teryl Carney, Barbara Carrasco, Remy Cartolano, Chris Cascaden, Merle Casey, Theresa Cash, Douglas Casillas, Rudy Casillas, Steven Cervantes, Gina Chamberlain, Robert Chamberlain, Verdina Chapa, Thomas Cheatham, larry Christensen, Nicholas Christensen, Robert Clark, Cecil Clark, Jeff Clark, Kimberly Clark, Nathan Clark, Steve Clemons, David Clore, Rick Close, Jay Coates, Debbie Coffer, Perry Coffey, Nancy Collier, Elbert Collins, Herbert Collins, Michael Collinsworth, Judith Conrad, Roy Conway, Fred Cooper, Brian Cooper, Donna Coppock, Janis Corich, Steve Corrington, David Cox, Bill Cox, Craig Crafton, Steve Crowell, Lois Cullens, Laura Culver, Steve Curtis, Blain Dalton, Rick Danielson, William Darling, Lane Davis, Rick Davis, Ronald Day, Dan DeBenedictis, William Degonia, Darryl Delamater, Jack Delamater, William Denning, Thomas Derivan, Robert Devore, Tracey Dible, Ron Dickson, Theresa Digirolamo, Luigi Dillard, Patricia DiMaggio, John Dixon, Kieth Doboszenski, Elaine Dodge, Brian Doherty, Edward Doherty, Mike Donahue, Patrick Donna, Dennis Dorsch, Joanne Douglass, Kent Doyle, John Doyle, Linda Driscoll, Sandra Duarte, Andrea Duhigg, Donald Duke, Jesse Duncan, Karen Duncan, Ralph Dvorak, Michael Eckert, Douglas Edmonds, Jeffrey Edmons, Jack Eichman, Mary Elliget, Lawrence Elliget, Richard Elliget, Richard G. Elliget, Tim Elliott, Gewilda Elliott, Marvene Eminhiezer, Denise Emmons, Donald Engen, Murlyn Eskridge, Jennifer Esparza, Frank Estes, Tom Eveland, Don Everson, Bill Everson, Karol Fager, Jammie Fajardo, Anthony Faler, Von Farago, Steve Farina, James Federico, Hector Fedrick, Douglas Felger, George Fellows, Mary Fife, Rick Filler, Anthony Fishel, Daniel Fleming, Alfred Flores, Olga Foster, George Fowler, Gregory Fowler, Rick Franklin, Brad Frazier, Fred Frazier, Machelle Fuhrman, Andrew 63 Furbee, Daniel Furnas, David Gadberry, Sheila Gaffney, Timothy Galloway, Michael Gallup, James Gardner, Brent Gardner, Mark Gates, Alden Gath, Nancy Germaine, Kenneth Gervasi, Robert Gibbs, Terry Gissel, Jerry Glemba, Audrey Glen, Virginia Godsil, Brian Gonzalez, Bonifacio Goodman, Alice Goulet, Mike Gowans, Margaret Granillo, Ron Grassia, Mike Gravatt, Grover Gray, Charles Gray, Lisa Green, William Gregory, JoLynn Grimes, Gregory Gruber, Donald Guns, Diane Gussie, Tom Guthrie, John Guyton, Stephanie Gwaltney, Rick Hagstrom, Robert Hajek, Robert Hamilton, William Hamlett, Stanley Hamlin, Judith Hanna, Patricia Hansen, Joann Hansen, Shelly Hanson, Kelly Harder, Jim Hargis, Gregory Harmon, Connee Harris, Tanya Harris, William Hartman, Carla Hawley, Debra Hay, John Hayden, Ron Hayes, Michael Hays, Larry Heath, Nikki Heath, Rick Heckel, Arlene Heckel, David Henderson, Jeffrey Henson, Patsy Henson, Timothy Hern, Chris Hernandez, Thomas Hewitt, John Hibbing, Anthony Hill, Wayne Hillman, Richard Hinckley, Randolph Hirshberg, Trevor Hocking, Murray Hodges, Ruth Hoffman, Barbara Hohn, Janis Holappa, Roger Hollick, Royed Hopp, Juanita Hougham, Barbara Huber, Russell Hughes, Steven Hughes, Wilbur Humphries, Roger Hunt, Mary Huntington, Ted Hutcheson, Paul Hutson, Jay Ivey, Michael Jacobs, Jeff Jaeger, John Jaime, Chris Jansante, Kathleen Jarvie, Lars Jarvis, Ian Jarzab, Sharon Jeppsen, Sam Jepson, April Johnson, Angela Johnson, Charles Johnson, Michael Johnson, Steven Johnston, Coy Johnston, Rodney Jones, Barry Jones, Bruce Jones, Mark Jones, Roger Judd, Ardell Kahle, Pamela Kalember, Michael Kaphing, Gerald Kasik, Kent Kasper, Richard K.azmaier, Kevin Keller, James Kennedy, Charles Kennedy, John Kerr, Alice Kieser, Lawrence Kilgore, Jacqueline Kinnaman, Angela Kinney, Gary Kirby, Carl Kirby, Ronald Kircher, Daryl Kirkham, Jeffrey Kleinknecht, Julie Klien, Dwayne Kline, Douglas Knight, Christopher Knudsen, Donald Kohler, David 64 Kokanovich, Jon Koliboski, Kevin Kos, Gerald Kozak, Brian Kulina, Benedict Laird, Matthew Lance, Cindy Lane, Lawrence Larkin, Mark Larson, Christine Lashier, Shari Lauchner, Jerry LeClair, Douglas Lietz, Gordon Lembo, James Leon, Olivia Levy, Donald Lewis, Darby Lewis, Edward Lewis, William Lieber, Steve Lindsay, Lance Lindsay, Nancy Lineberger, Randy Lloyd, Earle Lockard, Richard Lonergan, David Lopez, Debbie Lopez, Janice Lopez, Theresa Loughrey, June Loughrige, Wayne Lythgoe, Anthony Maeder, Debbie Maifield, Gregory Malone, Dennis Marshall, Patricia Marter, Carin Martinez, Ronald Maskell, Douglas Mason, Gary Mason, Jim Mauser, David Maynard, Betty McCormick, Donna McCormies, Carl McGown, James McGuire, Kathryn McKnight, Pat Mel.arty, Terry McMahon, Dennis McMillan, Michael McNeal, Michael McReynolds, Barbara McWilliams, Andre McWilliams, Kenneth Meeks, William Melis, Catherine Mellinger, David Melton, Gary Mero, Carol Ann Metcalfe, Travis Meyers, Larry Meza, John Meza, Lupe Mickelson, Krista Milburn, Joel Milburn, Richard Miller, Revell Miller, Tim Mills, Arthur Mills, James Mills, Linda Millsaps, Dean Misner, Judith Mitchell, Albert Mitchell, Mark Molesa, James Molesa, Judith Moman, John Montez, Gustavo Moore, Allen Moore, Jessica Moreno, Albert Morris, John Morrow, Stanley Mosey, Kevin Moss, Donald Mumaugh, Christina Mumaugh, Terry Murphey, Richard Murphy, Kevin Myers, Ed Nahass, JoAnn Napier, Dean Navarro, Michele Navarro-Vinal, Edie Nelson, Kathy Nettles, John Newberry, Timothy Njaa, Mark Noriega, Samuel Norman, Dale Norman, Darlene Norman, Sorelle Okabe, Tetsuo Olander, Angela Olson, Alan Olson, Brent Omitt, Arnold Ortega, Malaena Ortiz, Pedro Ortman, Paul Otanez, Cindy Otanez, Gilbert Otero, Joseph Pace, Ronald Pajak, William Pappa, Michael Parris, Al Parris, Shayleen Partin, Jack Patterson, Robert Patterson, Sally Pearce, Lynn Peltin, Maria Pena, Rosanna Penrose, Gregory Perales, Mary Pereida, Christine 65 Perkins, David Peters, William Peterson, Bradley Peterson, Shawn Pew, Wade Phelps, Donald Phillips, David Phillips, Michelle Plasters, Linda Polak, Duncan Pomush, James Portee, Leslie Poulin, Ronald Pratt, Barbara Presley, Milford Price, Dana Pringle, Elizabeth Pruitt, John Puls, Diane Purdy, Robert Purington, Scott Quarles, Jerry Quigley, Mary Pat Quihuiz, Margarita Quinn, Annette Quinonez, Manuel Quintana, Charlotte Quintana, Felipe Raether, Steven Ragan, Vicki Ramsey, Jeffrey Raschke, John Rasmussen, Paul Rawlings, Leon Raz, Steven Rector, Deborah Redding, La Nita Redpath, Howard Reed, Cameron Reese, Mark Reger, Donald Reichert, Jeffrey Reinhardt, Andrew Rennells, Robert Rennells, Robin Reyes, Michael Rhodes, David Ricci, William Ridley, Debra Riggs, Mitchell Rios, Arcenia Robbins, Barry Rockvam, Perry Roe, Terry Rogers, Lance Rolfe, John Romero, Rey Rossing, Albert Ruch, Todd Rudd, Donald Rudd, William Ruhland, Fred Runkle, Jean Ryan, Donald Salem, Harold Salima, Miller Salvato, Vincent Sanderson, Phyllis Sandoval, Stewart Schaub, Clarence Schiffer, Frederick Schlosser, Mary Schmeltzer, Herbert Schmitt, Denise Schoch, Ronald Schramm, Ed Schramm, Sherry Schutkowski, Barbara Schvaneveldt, Gary Schweisthal, James Scott, William Self, Scott Sellier, Diane Shea, Timothy Shelley, Joseph Sherman, Steven Sherwood, Anthony Shields, John Shields, Tom Shingleton, Angela Shough, Glenn Shroyer, Patrick Simmonds, Helen Simonick, Thomas Sirota, Mark Skaggs, Roy Skornik, Carl Skornik, Cheryl Skousen, Debra Slade, Dennis Slade, Lawrence Smith, Floyd Smith, Kelvin Smith, Maralyn Snyder, Michael Soha, Steven Solomon, Warren Speck, Marie Spina, James Springall, Paul Spuhler, Karen Spurlock, Thomas St. Clair, Lori Stadler, Charles Stafford, Joan Stahl, Steven Standley, Curt Staples, James Stemme, Peggy Stephenson, Maria Stern, Patricia Stern, Scott Stevens, Mark Stevenson, Judith Stonerock, Elizabeth Stover, Larry Strauss, Janice Suarez, Alfredo Summers, Karen Sutton, Lynn Sutton, Rick Sveback, Sharon 66 Swart, Pamela Swart, Ronald Sweet, Roger Swerdan, Andrew Szczepanski, John Tanner, Don Taylor, Anne Taylor, Catherine Tefft, Olin Tefft, Pam Terp, Neil Terpay, Jonathan Teten, Terri Thiem, Brent Thomas, Jeninne Thomas, Todd Thompson, Michael Timmons, Dean Tipton, Carl Toland, Steve Traficano, Michael Tramel, Sandra Tripp, Neil Tucker, Jacqueline Tucker, Melinda Turley, Cathy Turner, Charles Turner, Warren Ulibarri, Edward Unger, Gary Valinski, Edward Van Kirk, Nancye VanBebber, Dave Van Camp, Matthew Vankilsdonk, Gary VanNorman, Duane Vasquez, Richard 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