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2022 YEAR IN REVIEW
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July
October
Trick or Treating in the Department lobby. CPD welcomed ghouls & goblins from the community.
September
Officers gathered alongside the community on 9/11 for the second annual Flag of Honor Memorial
August
CPD celebrated National Night Out on August 2nd, for the first time since COVID
December
The CPD celebrated their annual Cops and Kids Christmas chopping event with over 100 children from the community CPD was assisted by Cannon Air Force Base Security Police, New Mexico State Police, New Mexico Adult Probation and Parole, 9th Judicial Distric Attorney's Office and Clovis High School Varsity and JV Cheer
November
On November 4, MIX 107 5 held "Props for Cops" at St. Bernard Farms. This was the first time in 5 years this event occurred.
Improved relationships with police and community by:
Leadership Clovis toured the Department in April of 2022.
In May, Capt. Romero conducted robbery training for the staff of American Heritage Bank
On May 24, Capt Romero and Lt Rodriguez toured the Clovis Community College to inspect their newest camera systems
Supporting community events: Draggin' Main, Pioneer Days and Smoke on the Water.
In August, SWAT conducted an active shooter training.
This was a reactionary drill, to determine the amount of time it would take to form the team in a critical event.
On August 4, CPD had a meeting with the new Clovis Apartments management about bringing a more ordered system and increased safety measures to the apartment complex
On August 17, SWAT was afforded an opportunity to train in a house slated for demolition by the City of Clovis SWAT worked on breaching, room clearing, and communications This type of training would not be possible were it not for the assistance of the City of Clovis Inspections group
On September 16, Lt. Rodriguez and Chief Rice attended a short training on active shooters for Teachers at Clovis High School.
Engaged with community members through:
Holding the first Coffee with Cops of 2022 in April.
Capt Romero attended National Day of Prayer on May 5, 2022
On June 9, Lt Rodriguez, Sgt Levy, Capt Romero and Chief Rice participated in a Clovis Schools sponsored summer program The group discussed law enforcement and accountability with students ages 6 to 16
On August 2, the CPD celebrated National Night Out for the first time since COVID began National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes policecommunity partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
On August 22, MPO Kroeger held a Car Seat Clinic at the Matt 25 Center. Held a fundraiser in November. Donuts and Cops raised money for the Cops and Kids shopping event.
On November 4, Mix 107 5 held Props for Cops at St Bernard Farms This is the first time in 5 years this event has occurred
On November 18, Lt Rodriguez, Sgt Levy and MPO Sarabia with PSD Skipper attended a program at Barry Elementary School The children were briefed on the PSD’s role within the department and how everything they are learning today will be of use to them in their future
The Kids and Cops Shopping event saw one hundred kids receive over a hundred dollars each to buy Christmas gifts at Walmart. The children shopped with members of the local law enforcement agencies, CAFB Security Forces, DA’s Office, and CHS Varsity & Jr. Varsity Cheerleaders. All of this was made possible from donations from the local businesses and citizens
Increased Department's access to cutting-edge technology:
Worked with Clovis Municipal Schools to activate RAVE alert system
RAVE Alert is a text message and email emergency notification system. It allows quick emergency communication and other important information via text and email.
Records conducted a quality assurance check with the NIBRs reporting software
CPD became certified for NIBRS submissions with the State of New Mexico in July 2022
Improved communications by:
The CPD utilized the following areas to assist with recruiting:
City of Clovis Web Page
Clovis Police Department Web Page and Face book Page
Indeed
I-Hire Law Enforcement
An increase in vehicle burglaries was noticed immediately after Thanksgiving with the holiday shopping season. A Public Service Announcement was published on social media and sent to all media outlets to raise public awareness
Retained employees and improved morale by:
In March 2022, Lt Rodriguez was awarded Supervisor of the Quarter On December 9, the department held its annual Christmas dinner and award ceremony. Officers Trudeau and Jackson were promoted to Detective. Detective Wagner and MPO Navales were promoted to Sergeant It was a wonderful turnout that included gift giving and comradery
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The Special Operations Unit, supported by the Patrol Division, continued working drive by shooting operations during the summer months. Police Service Dog, Castor, was retired in October
Volunteer from Cannon Air Force Base built a fenced in 'play area ' at the Animal Shelter for dogs and prospective owners in October On December 1, CPD Units supported Cannon Air Force Base Air Commando’s during their annual Memorial Ruck March in honor of their fallen Airmen.
