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Home My WebLink About11/02/2010 10 2009 Annual Report of the Yakima Police Department • BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No /C) For Meeting Of November 2, 2010 ITEM TITLE 2009 Annual Report of the Yakima Police Department SUBMITTED BY Chief Sam Granato CONTACT PERSON /TELEPHONE Chief Sam Granato - 575 -6211 SUMMARY EXPLANATION The staff of the Yakima Police Department is pleased to present to the Council our 2009 Annual report. Please contact Chief Sam Granato with any questions or comments Resolution Ordinance Other (Specify) Report • Contract Mail to (name and address) Phone Funding Source APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL. �'t City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve as submitted BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION COUNCIL ACTION � Yakima Police Department c - 4 „ 4 0 Am w p 0'4 1 kkk kiro . 0, 4 i 1 . Y93CiN1P+ .; k ki a , 2009 Annual Report 1 Message from the Chief of Police 1 I want to extend my appreciation for the Police Department staff for all the hard work in 2009. The 2009 annual report was delayed for several reasons but most importantly 1 we wanted to report on several initiatives that were started in 2009 but did not see positive results until mid 2010 when we would have released the report. One of these is the legal representation at arraignment which, thanks to Assistant City Manager 1 Dave Zabell's work, has resulted in a projected $900,000 savings in jail costs this year as of July 2010. The resolution and direction by the City Council in November 2009 by then Councilwoman Sonia Rodriguez led to the formation of the Gang Free Initiative to ' seek long term solutions for reducing gang violence in Yakima. The GFI held its first steering committee meeting in July. I The 2009 UCR (Uniform Crime Report) was received in February of 2009 and reflected a crime rate drop in Part 1 crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Burglary and Theft, Auto Theft) of 10 % over 2008. This too was reflective of the summer emphasis patrols in the ar- eas highly impacted by gang violence and which statistics for the summer months in 2009 vs 2008 saw stunning reductions of 47% reduction in crimes. The emphasis pa- trol programs that were started as pilot project in 2005 have shown to be highly effec- tive in curbing criminal activity not only in the targeted areas but citywide. Most of these have been funded thorough federal earmarks and council appropriations, as was the case for last years summer emphasis. 1 The Crime Free Rental Housing Program and the enhanced Block Watch Program both were implemented in 2009 and continue to show progress towards increasing citi- zen awareness and participation in reducing the level of crime in neighborhoods. Addi- tionally, the Department launched the Volunteers in Policing (VIP) Program where citi- zen volunteers are recruited to help the department in areas where we have a need for 1 assistance, such as handicap parking enforcement, citizen report follow up, etc. Future applicants for this program will include neighborhood patrols, and taking non violent incident reports by telephone. ' The department received a $500,000 COPS Tech Grant for the regional RMS (Records Management System) system. We have been working with Yakima County 1 for the last several years to implement a consolidated RMS system. We have an addi- tional $1,000,000 in appropriations requests for this project in 2010 and 2011. ' The hard work and ground work success for 2010 has been done. With tough econo- mies and budget cuts in 2009, 2010, and even more 2011, the results we have been able to obtain in the last few years will be harder to improve upon, but the dedication of the men and women of YPD will endeavor to make Yakima a safer community. Chief Sam Granato 1 1 D epartment Awards I Lifesaving - Sergeant Shawn Boyle I Officer Michael Gordon I Officer Ira Cavin Officer Joel Hansen I Officer Ryan Yates I On February 17, 2009 these officers responded to an apartment building fire in the 800 block of West Yakima Avenue. Upon their arrival they I were told that a disabled female was trapped in a second floor apart- ment. After much difficulty in locating and gaining access to the I female's apartment, they were able to remove her from the building de- spite very heavy smoke. It is believed that the actions of the officers saved the life of the female. 1 I Lifesaving - Sergeant Jay Seel g Y Y I Officer Arturo Medina Officer Gary Garbrandt I On January 31, 2009, these officers responded to Front and Yakima Ave I regarding a rollover collision. Upon arrival they found that one of the involved vehicles had rolled onto its passenger side and that the female I driver was trapped underneath the vehicle. The driver was unable to breathe because of the weight of the vehicle on her. The officers, working as a team, were able to roll the vehicle back onto its wheels. I This action removed the weight of the vehicle from the driver saving her life. I U 1 Lifesaving- !! Officer Jeff Miller On January 14, 2008 Officer Miller responded to a report of a suicidal ' female in the 6400 block of West Yakima Avenue. Officer Miller gained entry into a residence and found a female on the ground, not t breathing. He immediately initiated CPR and continued CPR until medics arrived and took over. Medical personnel pointed out that Offi- cer Miller's actions saved the life of the female. 1 Certificate of Merit- !! Officer Frank Bowersox On December 13, 2008 Officer Bowersox responded to house fire in the 900 block of Pleasant Ave. He was the first YPD Officer to arrive, and he also arrived before any YFD units. Officer Bowersox was told by occupants of the burning structure that a disabled man was trapped inside. Officer Bowersox attempted entry, but was turned back by heavy smoke. He then had to physically restrain an occupant of the house, who wanted to go back inside to retrieve pets. The situation was ' very dangerous, as evidenced by the fact that the trapped disabled man died in the fire. 1 ' Certificate of Excellence - Sergeant Scot Levno This certificate is awarded to police personnel who have achieved at least five above standard marks on four of their yearly evaluations This ' Certificate constitutes Sgt. Levno's second and third Certificate of Ex- cellence. 1 1 I I Employee Changes I Retirements- ' Sergeant Bob Hester Thirty -Three Years of Service 1 Services Supervisor Julie McGovern I Twenty -Eight Years of Service I Services Supervisor Paula White Twenty -Five Years of Service I I Promotions - Officer Shelley Upton promoted to Sergeant I Julie Sharp promoted to PSS II I New Employees - Jesus Sanchez, Police Officer ' Jacob Lancaster, Police Officer I Brandon Rhodes, Police Officer Chad Gaston, Police Officer I Resignations ' Officer Mike Mervos Corrections Officer Brent Denton I Corrections Officer Casey Klein PSSI Patty Covarrubias I I i 1 1 Division Descriptions 1 1 Patrol Division i The Patrol Division is the heart of the Yakima Police Department. 1 Officers assigned to this division are the most visible members of the department. Patrol officers are responsible for meeting the majority of the public's expectations of basic police services. These officers respond to the initial calls for service and perform the first investigation 1 into criminal activity. 1 Units found in the Patrol Division include the Yakima Police Department's SWAT Team, including both the Crisis Negotiators and the Tactical Team, the K -9 unit, and Reserve Officers. Patrol officers are divided into two teams, each under the direction of a Lieutenant. Each team is further divided into four squads, each headed by a Sergeant. Squads work 10 hour and 40 minute overlapping shifts based from both the downtown station and the Yakima Airport substation 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Detective Division 1 The Detective Division is headed by a Captain and three Sergeants. The detectives found in this division are responsible for criminal 1 investigation, case preparation, apprehension of criminal offenders, and the intelligence gathering of the Yakima Police Department. These officers investigate all major crimes against persons and property, with a special emphasis on crimes involving sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence. The Warrant Officer and sex offender tracking is 1 also found in this division. 1 Special O p erations Division 1 1 The Special Operations Division is headed by a Captain, a Lieutenant, and three Sergeants. In this division, you will find the Gang Enforce- ment Unit, the Traffic /Transit Unit, the Training Section Community Services, the Yakima Police Athletic League, Gang Resistance Educa- tion and Training, the School Resource Officers and Jail Section. 1 Services Division 1 The Services Division provides a variety of support services to the operational divisions of the department, as well as the public. The ' division is commanded by a manager and is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the Services, Records, and Property Sections. 1 • I 'A I C rime Statistics I Homicides 12 11 'MP 10 I 10 - I I 8 7 6 5 I 4 1 2 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 I Rape I 80 I 70 60 I 50 JO 40 30 i - 20 r - I I 0 ■ al 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 I I I I Robbery I 165 I 160 155 150 -- 448 -- 145 I 140 - 13 . I 135 - 134 . • 130 ___ ] 125 I 120 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 I I Aggravated Assault 250 I 200 • I 172 - 157 I 150 I 100 -- I 50 I 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 I I I I Misdemeanor Assault I 700 - 635 I 600 588 ______i • 502 I 500 400 -- - - _ - -- I 300 1 I 200 I 100 • I I 0 - -fir- 2005 2006 200 2008 2009 I I Aggravated Assault Domestic 140 ilir 120 I 100 11110101010 id 80 67 • „Niswassei _ . . I 60 40 I 20 - - .. I o 10 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 I I I I Misdemeanor Assault Domestic I 1000 908 - . - - 900 lila I - 803 800 I 700 - _ WM 600 I 500 400 - _ u I 300 I 200 p 100 . _ . . 0 - 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 I p Burglary 1600 I 1455 1470 - -..,_. .. . . 1400 1207 I 1200 — 1000 - 4 :::: 400 - d .- 1 j . _ 10 200 I 0 L 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 I I I Larceny I 6000 I 5000 5045 . .- — 4 - 71 - I 4000 3653 3935 30• i I 3000 I 2000 - - F I 1000 - li ill 1 0 2005 2006 200. 2008 2009 I 1 Vehicle Theft 1200 I 1060 1002 1000 1 799 800 - -- - - -- 600 1 400 I 200 III I 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 I I I I Total Part I Crime I 12000 -- W I 10000 9627 I 9b $ 8000 7529 7664 687: I 6000 I 4000 I 2000 6 _ _. • 1 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 I I Clearance Percentage 35 .34.1 I 31.8 29.7 30.5 30 1.1 28.9 I 25 23.6 20.8 I 20 I gl i 18.8 19.8 • • All Crime ■UCR Il I 15 Mini 10 IIII 5 I 0 i 2005 2006 2007 2008 2008 I I I Collisions 4000 3500 -- 3419 _ 3305 3369 3000 _.. . _ 2500 I 2117 2178: I 2000 - I 1500 4 1000 .a .. 500 I 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 I I Injury Collisions 800 I 700 I I 602 600 - j,. W 500 I Mil iik 1 11 1 400 I 300 I 200 ill- a to Iiiiiiiiii hi 100 0 .111: M: 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 I I I Calls for Service I 66000 - 64885 64016 I 64000 62000 61 I 60000 I 58000 56871 56000 54374 ' I 54000 . 52000 F �� 50000 -- I 48000 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 I 1 I Authorized Officers 160 I 140 - -__136 137 1 125 126 I 120 116 111 111 118 118 119 i 100 I 80 I 60 I i i 40 1 1 --! : i i 20 0 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 I I