Police Department
Annual Report July 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Vision A community where citizens and police work together, in harmony, to achieve the highest standards of public safety.
Mission In partnership with the community, we will reduce the levels of crime, fear, and disorder through evidence-based community policing strategies. We embrace transparency and accountability, provide exceptional service, and are committed to a culture of excellence.
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Table of Contents Vision 2 Mission 2 Message from the Chief of Police
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Core Values
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Concord Quick Facts
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2016 Organizational Chart
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2016 Highlights
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2017 Goals
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Operating Expenditures
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2016 Comparison to 10 Year Average
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Statistical Data
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Administration Bureau
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Patrol Bureaus
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Patrol Bureau East
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Adam District Baker District East Investigations
Patrol Bureau West
22
Charlie District David District West Investigations
Special Operations Division
24
Major Crimes Division
26
2015-16 CPD on the Move
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Promotions CPD Retirees Active Military & Deployment
2015-16 Commendations
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Message from the
Chief of Police I am pleased to share with you the 2015/2016 Annual Report for the Concord Police Department. Much has been accomplished over the last 18-months, as you will read in the following pages. As a public safety provider, it is very important that we share the results of our work with the public. This Annual Report is one of the ways we do just that. I hope you find it informative. This is the first annual report to be published in the last few years. It is my intention to continue publishing these reports on an annual basis. The City of Concord’s fiscal year, like the rest of North Carolina, runs from July 1st to June 30th. However, crime statistics and other performance measures are typically reported to the state and federal government on a calendar year basis. In this report – and future reports – we will provide financial and budgetary information based upon the prior fiscal year (ending June 30th), while providing crime statistics and other operational information for the prior calendar year (ending December 31st). Although statistically modest, Concord experienced a reduction in Part 1 crime in 2016. This reduction is compelling considering that crime increased in some parts of our state and in several large metropolitan areas across the country in 2016. Dispatched calls for service and self-initiated activity both increased in 2016. I commend the officers, detectives, sergeants, and support staff for working hard on behalf of our community and successfully executing our evidenced-based community policing strategy. The department experienced significant growth over the last 18-months. We took advantage of state funding to add nine school resource officers to our elementary schools and a sergeant to supervise the entire school resource officer program. Newly constructed city infrastructure spurred additional growth. A full time officer was added to city hall and four officers and a sergeant were added to provide an almost 24/7 presence at the Concord Regional Airport’s new 4
commercial terminal. Four officers and a sergeant were added to supplement patrol staffing. When filled, these positions will be used to create a proactive policing unit in late spring 2017. Other accomplishments include bicycle patrols, re-designed patrol vehicles, body worn cameras, and a re-alignment of the department’s organizational structure. We introduced a new fleet of patrol bicycles last summer as a means to enhance our engagement with the community. More bicycles and bicycle patrols will be added in 2017. Department staff participated in a survey and expressed interest in a new vehicle design. They overwhelmingly voted to return to a classic black and white look. Former Chief Guy Smith led an effort to purchase body cameras for every officer. In March 2016 we completed testing, negotiated a multi-year contract for video storage, and deployed body cameras citywide. Finally, we reorganized to match our patrol and investigative efforts around geographic areas of responsibility to improve accountability. I am so very proud of the men and women of this department who dedicate their lives to providing Concord’s citizens, visitors, and businesses with a variety of public safety services. I am also proud of the strong and effective relationships that we have with other city departments; our local, county, state, and federal law enforcement partners; and our community, business, and faith based organizations. We could not achieve our mission without these partnerships. None of the progress and achievements outlined in this report could be possible without the unwavering support of Mayor Scott Padgett, City Council, City Manager Brian Hiatt and his staff, and the citizens of this great community. On behalf of the heroes I have the privilege to work with every day, thank you for your continued support.
Gary J. Gacek Chief of Police Concord, NC
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Core Values COMPETENCE
INTEGRITY
RESPECT
We are prudent stewards of the public’s grant of authority and resources. We are accountable for the quality of our performance and the standards of our conduct.
We recognize the complexity of police work and exercise discretion in ways that are beyond reproach and worthy of public trust. Honesty and truthfulness are fundamental elements of integrity. It is our duty to earn public trust through consistent words and actions. We are honest in word and deed.
We hold life in the highest regard. We treat all citizens and colleagues with dignity and respect, and are fair and impartial as we perform our duties. We openly and effectively communicate with the public and each other by sharing information and soliciting feedback to accomplish the department’s vision and mission.
COURAGE
LEADERSHIP
RESTRAINT
We place the safety of others before our own and accept our moral responsibility to take action against injustice and wrongdoing. Coworkers are expected to take prudent risks on behalf of the public.
We seek to influence human behavior to achieve organizational goals that serve the public while developing individuals, teams and the organization for future service. We accept our responsibility to be leaders, both within the community and among our peers, and for the actions of our colleagues and ourselves. We are all responsible for the performance, reputation and morale of the department.
We use the minimum force and authority necessary to accomplish a proper police purpose. We demonstrate self-discipline, even when no one is listening or watching.
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Concord Quick Facts Concord's history dates back over 200 years and serves as the county seat of Cabarrus County. In the late 1700s, there was a disagreement between the German and Scotch-Irish settlements in the area over exactly where the county seat of the newly formed county of Cabarrus should be located. A compromise was eventually reached, and the new city was founded in 1796 on a 26 acre site.
NASCAR attendance 2015
190,532
2016
203,303
The city was named Concord, meaning "harmony," to reflect the spirit in which the issue was settled. When you look at Concord today you see the wonderful mixture of progress and heritage and the perfect blend of business, industrial, and residential life. Concord is the home of attractions such as the Charlotte Motor Speedway and Concord Mills Mall. The city is progressive in meeting the ever changing needs of its citizens while maintaining its small town charm.
Carolina Rebellion attendance 2015
66,000
2016
85,000
NHRA attendance 2015
48,843
2016
84,752
City Growth 2015-16
Population: 85,428 (estimated by NC State Demographers office) (State’s 12th largest city in population) Median age: 35.5 (U.S. Census Bureau) Single Family Residences: 33,137 (U.S. Census Bureau) Square Miles: 6 1.354 (State’s 7th largest city in land area)
Annexations: 1.39 square miles
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2016 Organizational Chart
Executive Assistants
Gary J. Gacek Chief of Police
Deputy Chief Betty Stocks Administration Bureau
Captain Alan Lee Support Services Division
Major Keith Eury
Major Doug Wilhelm
Patrol Bureau East
Patrol Bureau West
Captain Vashon Clark
Captain John Tierney
Adam District
Charlie District
Captain Patrick Tierney Special Operations Division
Captain Bobby Ledwell Major Crimes Division
Recruiting & Training
Code Enforcement
Forensics & Property Control
Customer Service
Community Outreach & Education
Major Crimes
Public Safety Unit
Vice & Narcotics
S.W.A.T.
Captain Jimmy Hughes
Captain Todd McGhee
Captain Deckster Barlowe
Baker District
David District
East Investigations
West Investigations
Management Analysis & Planning Crime & Strategic Analysis Planning & Logistics Information Technology 8
cord Police n o C Staffing
Reason for Reorganization
Chief of Police
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Office of the Chief
2
Administration Bureau
17
Patrol Bureau East
64
Patrol Bureau West
54
Special Operations Major Crimes
75 18
The desicion to re-organize and the resulting restructuring were not taken lightly. The decision to restructure came after several months of assessment, which included formal and informal meetings and conversations with a variety of coworkers, city management, and the community. Chief Gacek conferred with his staff and conducted a significant amount of research before concluding that a re-organization would make the department even more efficient and effective.
These changes are being made because we have the right ingredients to make the Concord Police Department a model agency and shining example of 21st Century policing at its best. With a new recipe for re-organization, we are confident we will get there.
• Delineate administrative and operational components more clearly • Hold executive and command staff more accountable, while giving them the resources and authority they need to be successful • Provide true ownership over geography, while providing operational support that is accountable and responsive to the needs of patrol • Improve the way we communicate with each other by creating a structure that significantly reduces assumptions as to who is going to be responsible for what • Develop closer relationships between patrol and investigative functions • Consolidate the planning function for special events and off duty employment • Engage in strategic planning, and become more inclusive of others within the organization understanding our shared future
2016 Highlights Public Safety Unit participated in 18 educational events such as bike safety classes. Parking Enforcement issued over 2,400 parking citations in the center city area for violations. The traffic enforcement officers participated in 14 multi-agency checking stations culminating in 38 arrests of intoxicated drivers. Community Outreach and Education Unit conducted numerous visits to daycares to teach students about gun safety, stranger danger, and about how the police work within their communities. Also in partnership with the city of Concord Parks and Recreation and the Cabarrus County Boys and Girls Club officers assisted with summer camps where they interacted with over 300 students. Property and Evidence Section received over 5,500 items for storage. Code Enforcement Division conducted almost 9,000 inspections. Each officer averaged over six inspections per day.
CIT
(Crisis Intervention Team) GOAL: every officer below the rank of captain to attend this 40 hour class
2015
32 officers
2016
19 officers
Total officers trained since 2008: 107
New Positions Street Crimes Unit 4 police officers 1 sergeant Concord Regional Airport 4 police officers 1 sergeant Community Outreach & Education 9 school resource officers 1 SRO sergeant City Hall 1 officer
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2017 Goals Patrol Bureau Adam District
Increase community awareness to reduce victimization and to improve police/community communication.
Baker District
Achieve a sustainable reduction in youth crime and disorder through cooperation with juvenile justice officials. The district will also work to successfully reduce the amount of property crimes, such as larcenies from vehicles and burglaries, by 10%.
Charlie District
Decrease the overall number of property crimes district-wide. Also the district officers will work with the established communities and residents to obtain a 50% usage of Nextdoor.com to better communicate with its residents.
Code Enforcement Division’s objectives
for 2017 are to begin the enforcement of the new sign standards set forth by City Council, increase efforts to correct and/ or remove vacant and sub-standard homes. The division will also attempt to increase their enforcement capabilities within center city neighborhoods in an effort to improve the overall quality of life.
David District
Increase traffic enforcement and security checks in the Concord Mills / Bruton Smith Blvd. area by 10% and to develop partnerships with those newly established residential developments.
Community Outreach and Education Unit will
increase the number of certified Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) instructors during the summer break. The unit will also designate some School Resource Officers (S.R.O.) to develop and implement summer camps that address high school aged youth. Additionally, the unit will finalize and present a “Youth Police Academy” with the first block of instruction being techniques of traffic Investigation. 11
Operating Expenditures Total Expenditures
2015 $18,392,473 Cost Allocations Capital Outlay Operations
3% 3%
Capital Outlay
Personnel Services
15%
5%
Cost Allocations
Debt Services
6%
2016 $18,014,601 4% 4%
Operations
73%
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Personnel Services 72%
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2016 Salary Costs $10,911,088
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Debt Services
2016 Comparison to 10 Year Average
Chief Gacek speaking at a crime and safety meeting
Compared to the ten year average, these Part I crimes have seen a reduction in incidents.
-24%
Total Part I Crimes
-28%
Robbery
-17%
Aggravated Assaults
-21%
Capt. Clark receiving Logan Service Award
Burglary Downtown Summer Concert Series
-24%
Halloween Candy Crawl
-24%
Larceny
-40%
Property Crime
Motor Vehicle Theft
-19%
-27%
Violent Crime
Arson
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Statistical Data Calls For Service
Traffic Stops
120,000
50,000
100,000 40,000
80,000 30,000
60,000 20,000
40,000
10,000
20,000
0
0
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Calls For Service 2015 2016
Traffic Stops 2015 2016
-4%
-6%
13.8%
48.5%
Arrests 2015 2016
Part 1 Crimes 2015 2016
Arrests Arrests
Part 1 Crimes
15,000
4,000 3,500
12,000 3,000 2,500
9,000
2,000 6,000
1,500 1,000
3000
500 0
0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
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Statistical Data 2007 – 2016 Uniform Crime Report Numbers % change 2016 2015-16
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
7
7
7
5
2
3
7
2
5
5
–
21
26
21
16
14
22
14
13
17
18
6%
Robbery
102
88
73
58
40
45
53
45
58
48
-17%
Agg. Assault
101
49
85
63
52
41
56
47
56
56
–
Burglary
479
537
539
356
461
479
442
353
298
349
17%
Larceny Theft
855
778
687
616
873
796
688
658
566
468
-17%
Larceny From MV
770
758
856
761
899
775
508
516
470
585
24%
MV Theft
252
257
253
185
152
157
119
118
112
117
4%
21
16
6
24
11
21
6
8
7
10
43%
Shoplifting
842
899
1,060
1,028
857
988
1,027
882
981
761
-22%
Violent Crimes
231
170
186
142
108
111
130
107
138
127
-8%
Property Crimes
3,219
3,245
3,401
2,970
3,253
3,216
2,790
2,535
2,434
2,290
-6%
Total Part I Crimes
3,450
3,415
3,587
3,112
3,361
3,327
2,920
2,642
2,572
2,417
-6%
Population
68,249
71,071
79,673
81,370
79,521
80,386
81,461
83,279
85,428
87,452
2%
Crime Murder Rape
Arson
Officer Trey Brown and K9 Rico
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Administration Bureau The Administration Bureau is responsible for numerous aspects of the department outside of normal patrol and investigative functions. The bureau reviews policies and procedures to ensure they are up to date with current laws and court rulings. Budget oversight Deputy Chief Betty Stocks is also a major component of the Administration Bureau, as it is responsible for its management and preparation. Other areas the Administration Bureau is responsible for include: staffing, grants, facilities management, information and vehicle technology, strategic planning, career development program, secondary employment and the administering and planning of promotional processes.
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION The Support Services Division is responsible for recruiting new officers, conducting the hiring process, managing training for all officers to include state mandated inservice, and coordinating the career development program. The division also includes the records management section, fleet management, and customer service. From July 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016, 36 new officers were hired. However with attrition from retirements, resignations and terminations, the department lost 28 officers within the same time frame. Support Services Division goals for 2017 are to improve retention and decrease the turnover rate to approximately 6% which should put the department at around five vacancies. Also to train the department’s records staff in preparation for the state transition to National IncidentBased Reporting System (NIBRS), which is currently scheduled for implementation January 1, 2019. And finally to increase the Telephone Reporting Unit (TRU) reporting to approximately 16% by the end of 2017. Currently reports taken by TRU are at 7-8% monthly. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT, ANALYSIS AND PLANNING This component of the department is responsible for research, analysis, project management, tactical and strategic planning, and creating partnerships with community organizations and other government agencies. The Office of Management, Analysis and Planning (OMAP) manages two aspects for the department: PLANNING AND LOGISTICS The Planning and Logistics sergeant is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating department personnel and resources for secondary duty employment, special events, and any other gatherings or events as directed by the chief of police. He is also responsible for planning, coordinating, preparing, and publishing department orders, directives, surveys, and other information intended for department-wide dissemination. Finally, the Planning and Logistics sergeant is responsible for researching and applying for alternate sources of funding. The grant management process includes but is not limited to monitoring grant awards, expenditures, compliance, and periodic reporting as required by a grantor.
Law Enforcement Memorial Day
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CRIME ANALYST The department’s crime analyst is responsible for collecting, collating, analyzing, disseminating, and evaluating crime data to identify emerging trends, patterns, and changes in criminal activity using mapping and analytical software. The analyst prepares crime data that is used to make recommendations for deployment and resource allocation, measures and forecasts long-term public safety activities related to problem solving, intervention, and crime reduction efforts.
2016 Recruiting Open House
Hiring Report
4
1
24
3
21
1
2
1
3
3
9
4
1
12
7
27
Separation Report
Black
Male
Female
3&4Q 2015
6
2
7
1
8
2016
17
3
17
3
20
Total
White
11/21/2016 6/21/2016 11/21/2016 5/9/2016 2/15/2016 6/21/2016 3/28/2016 1/4/2016 11/21/2016 11/21/2016 9/26/2016 9/12/2016 2/1/2016 2/15/2016 2/15/2016 12/5/2016 11/7/2016 1/4/2016 11/21/2016 8/15/2016 10/24/2016 8/1/2016 6/21/2016 8/29/2016 8/29/2026 11/21/2016 8/29/2016
Sex Hispanic
Race
2016 Boyce, Daquan Brown, Zach Cline, Curtis Costin, Eric Cruse, Tracy Diley, Kory Frantz, Courtney Griener, Jason Guiterrez, Paulina Haberny, Brian Holmes, David Hynson, Corey Jamieson, Matt Johnson, Dorian Johnson, Khalif Julian, Jeremy King, Ian Lowder, Jonathan Mertz, David Nydes, Ben Parrish, Hobie Patrick, Joe Riddick, Fred Roth, Tyler Stamey, Ashlyn Walter, Lucas Ward, Spencer
Total
6
Military
1
Prior LE
8
MBA
22
1
BA
2016
HS
8
Female
3& 4Q 2015
Prior Experience
Education
Male
8/17/2015 10/26/2015 9/14/2015 10/12/2015 7/20/2015 8/17/2015 8/3/2015 11/23/2015 10/26/2015
Sex Hispanic
Compton, Jordan Cox, Eric Dover, Paul Frank, CJ Gacek, Gary Garrow, Caleb Hartman, Julia Newcomb, Larry Wroblewski, Ben
White
3& 4Q 2015
Black
Race
AA
New Hires
Retirement of Major Doug Wilhelm and Officer Larry Rucker
Customer Service Records
Fleet Report
2015
2016
Reports Taken
469
292
Vehicles Purchased
Calls Dispatched
883
996
Purchase Cost
Telephone Reporting Unit
2015 Miles Traveled
Processed by Records - Daily Records Review Incident Reports
4,426
4,288
Arrest Reports
5,240
5,001
Accident Reports
4,020
4,181
Citations
2016
2,200,673
2,117,354
24
38
$641,419
$1,060,483
Vehicles Surplused
15
31
Surplused Revenue
$40,448
$83,349
11,150
Field Contacts
4,520
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Recruiting photo
Patrol Bureaus
WEST • Comprised of Charlie and David Districts. • Serves a population of 40,834 citizens over 34 miles. This is a population density of 1,200 people per square mile. • 40 patrol officers, 8 Sergeants, 2 Captains • 1 Investigative Sergeant and 2 Investigators
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EAST • Comprised of Adam and Baker Districts. • Serves a population of 40,715 citizens over 26 miles. This is a population density of 1,566 people per square mile. • 48 patrol officers, 8 Sergeants, 2 Captains • 1 Investigative Sergeant and 4 Investigators
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Patrol Bureau East The Patrol Bureau East encompasses the historic sections of the City of Concord. During 2016 the eastern bureau experienced a 17% overall decline in Part I crimes. Violent crimes in the eastern bureau declined by 9% while property crimes declined by 17% compared to 2015. This was Major Keith Eury accomplished by utilizing crime statistics and intelligence to ensure that officers were in locations at or near the times that most of the criminal acts were being committed. One significant change during 2016 was the addition of an Investigative Unit that was solely responsible for investigating criminal activity within the boundaries of the eastern bureau. With the addition of the Investigative Unit and maintaining an open line of communication between the patrol districts, information exchange proved to be the necessary key to not only prevent crime, but to apprehend those that had committed the acts. During 2016, violent crime arrests increased 27%, however property crime arrests decreased by 17%. During the summer of 2016, the department implemented a new bike patrol program. In the early stages of the program, many of the department’s school resource officers were utilized for bike patrols while area students were out of school on summer vacation. The bike patrols were concentrated in densely populated neighborhoods that mainly exist within the eastern bureau. The eastern bureau saw the benefits of the bike patrols with enhanced officer presence in areas historically more susceptible to crime and disorder. Response regarding the bike patrols from the eastern bureau residents have been positive. Residents appreciated the extra patrols and being able to get to know the officers by putting a name and face together.
The eastern bureau also oversees many diverse events within the city. During the course of the year the eastern bureau is the location for many city sponsored events such as the downtown concert series, arts festivals and the annual Christmas Parade. Consists of two patrol zones and an investigative unit: ADAM DISTRICT Adam District has an area of approximately 8.6 square miles and has a residential population of over 16,000. Within the district, there are nine educational institutes and seven recreational parks and facilities. With 29 officers assigned to the patrol district, Adam District has community partnerships with eight established neighborhoods. Major employment and economic facilities within the district include ACN, Carolinas HealthCare System NorthEast and the Carolina Mall. BAKER DISTRICT Baker District encompasses and area of approximately 17.5 square miles and has a residential population of over 23,800 residents. There are seven educational institutes within the district as well as six recreational parks and facilities. Baker District has 10 active neighborhood partnerships and has 29 officers serving the district. Baker District is also home to the Hartsell Ballfield complex that has on several occasions been the host of the numerous AAU baseball tournaments and championships. EAST INVESTIGATIONS Consists of a supervising sergeant and four investigators.
First Bicycle Patrol - 2016 NASCAR Hauler Parade
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With the implementation of Adam District’s bike patrol program, the district’s larger neighborhoods were divided into bike patrol response zones. During 2016 Adam District conducted over 690 hours of bike patrols and over 440 hours of officer foot patrols.
Adam District Crime
2015
2016
51
57
12%
15
24
60%*
869
723
-17%
95
82
-14%
149
116
-22%
112
57
-49%
Violent Crime Aggravated Assaults Property Crime Burglary Theft/Larceny Checkpoints
Captain Vashon Clark
In 2016, Adam District officers increased their self-initiated activity by 36%. During 2016 Baker District conducted over 660 hours of foot patrols and over 1,800 hours of bike patrols. Baker District’s 18% overall decrease in crime is attributed to the practice of data-driven policing which allowed resources to be deployed in the appropriate areas during times where criminal activity was more prone to occur.
% Change
* Adam District saw a moderate increase in violent crime in 2016 as opposed to 2015 that is predominately attributed to an increase in aggravated assaults. The vast majority of the aggravated assaults that occurred within the district during 2016 occurred between individuals that were known to each other. Along with the rise in incidents, the district arrests for aggravated assaults also saw an increase of 29%.
Baker District Crime
2015
2016
Violent Crime
59
44
-25%*
Robbery
20
10
-50%*
Property Crime
558
462
-17%
Theft/Larceny
159
112
-30%
24
19
-21%
141
87
-38%
Motor Vehicle Theft Checkpoints
% Change
* Baker District experienced great success with it's efforts to reduce crime within it's boundaries. The district experienced double digit reductions in both violent and property crimes in 2016 as compared to 2015.
Captain Todd McGhee
In 2016, Baker District officers increased their self-initiated activity by 18%.
East Investigations 2016 Case Type Fraud Sex Offenses
111
Cleared 31
% Cleared 28%
8
7
88%
Missing Person
46
46
100%
Robbery
12
6
50%
Assault
9
5
56%
Burglary
78
41
53%
7
4
57%
Arson
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Assigned
Patrol Bureau West The Patrol Bureau West covers a land mass of over 34 square miles with a full time population of approximately 40,000. The western bureau ended 2016 with a 9% increase in Part I crimes, with the main increase in the areas of property crimes which increased 10%, mainly due to rises in incidents Major Doug Wilhelm such as burglaries and larcenies from vehicles. The bureau successfully saw a 7% decrease in the occurrence of violent crimes during 2016 as compared to 2015. As with the eastern bureau, the addition of an Investigative Unit that focused primarily with incidents occurring within the western bureau, provided a new resource in battling the rise in property crimes. To attack the increase in burglaries, mainly within Charlie District, patrol officers and west investigators used crime statistics to determine the times where the majority of residential burglaries were taking place. Information obtained through reported incidents and investigations, found that there were certain days of the week that a residential burglary would occur. Using this information, patrol officers were distributed to the proper locations during these times in attempts to curtail the actions. This effort successfully produced a 33% increase in burglary arrests within the bureau as 2016 came to a completion. Another area of concern that was a focus of the western bureau was curtailing the number of larcenies from motor vehicles, specifically within the areas immediately surrounding Bruton Smith/ Concord Mills Boulevard areas. As with the eastern bureau, bike patrol officers were utilized to patrol the parking areas of hotels, restaurants and shopping areas during high peak hours. Western investigations and patrol officers maintained open communications with other local law enforcement agencies and shared intelligence on possible suspects and similar methods that were being used. Habitat for Humanity Key Ceremony
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The western bureau not only saw a reduction in the number of violent crimes committed in 2016, the arrests for the number of violent crimes that were committed increased 33% as compared to 2015. Consists of two patrol zones and an investigative unit: CHARLIE DISTRICT The 26 officers assigned to Charlie District are responsible for patrolling and responding to calls in an area of approximately 20.7 square miles. The district is a mixture of commercial and residential areas and has a residential population of over 27,400 residents. However, Charlie District continues to see a rise in both commercial and residential construction within its boundaries. DAVID DISTRICT David District has 26 officers assigned to its area of responsibility. The district had been predominantly commercial, however over the last several years residential construction has increased. It is estimated that David District currently has approximately 14,000 permanent residents. David District is the home of Concord Mills Mall, Concord Regional Airport, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Z-Max Drag way, and Great Wolf Lodge along with numerous other commercial attractions. WEST INVESTIGATIONS Consists of a supervising sergeant and two investigators.
In 2016 Charlie District officers increased foot patrol operations within its neighborhoods and business areas. Charlie District performed over 700 hours of foot patrols, along with security checks and bike patrols, increasing the districts
community engagement.
Charlie District Crime
2015 13
16
23%
Robbery
3
9
200%*
Aggravated Assaults
6
3
-50%
269
388
44%
Burglary
52
102
96%**
Motor Vehicle Theft
26
24
-8%
55
25
-55%
Checkpoints
In 2016, Charlie District officers increased their self-initiated activity by 28% and conducted over 9,000 residential and commercial security checks. In 2016 David District conducted over 521 hours of foot patrols and have begun to utilize bike officers to supplement patrol in many areas near Concord Mills Mall to increase community engagement.
% Change
Violent Crime
Property Crime
Captain John Tierney
2016
* Charlie District did see an increase in violent crime in 2016 compared to 2015, especially in the area of robbery. By pooling information and intelligence between Charlie District officers, West Investigations and the Major Crimes Division, 7 arrests were made. One particular subject was responsible for robbing commercial pharmacies on more than one occasion. The subject was ultimately charged with all of the robberies he was responsible for in Charlie District as well as those committed in two other jurisdictions. ** To attack this problem, Charlie District worked with probation and parole and the other patrol districts to research individual’s residing within the district who were currently on probation for burglary or recently released from custody. By identifying these individuals, several offenders were later apprehended for numerous residential and business break-ins. Charlie District officers also worked to lower the amount of property crimes by engaging the community to make them aware of how to better protect their homes and property, and by data analysis to place manpower in the appropriate areas at the times the incidents were being committed.
David District Crime
2015
2016
Violent Crime
15
10
Robbery
7
5
Aggravated Assaults
7
4
Property Crime Captain Deckster Barlowe
In 2016, David District had a total of 24,865 overall calls for service. Of the total CFS, over 16,000 were officer initiated calls which accounted for over 64% of the districts calls.
739
717
Larceny from MV
170
211
Larceny
180
147
6
0
Checkpoints
% Change
-43% -3% 24%* -18% -100%* -33%
-29%
* David District saw a moderate increase in the number of vehicle break-ins during 2016. It is estimated that approximately 80,000 vehicles enter David District each day. In an effort to lower the amount of vehicle break-ins, David District officers conducted over 520 hours of foot patrols and began using officers on bike patrols, specifically in the parking lots of Concord Mills Mall to detect and deter any individuals committing this offense. Officers also attempted to educate the public about locking their vehicles and securing their belongings. Of the 211 incidents, 112 vehicles were unlocked with valuables in immediate view.
West Investigations 2016 Case Type Fraud Sex Offenses Missing Person
23
Assigned
Cleared
% Cleared
103
16
16%
6
5
83%
14
14
100%
Robbery
5
2
40%
Burglary
78
41
53%
Special Operations Division The Special Operations Division is responsible for providing operational support by using a variety of specialized teams, intervention Captain Patrick Tierney strategies, and tactics. This division partners with the patrol bureaus, select Cabarrus County schools, and the communities we serve. This division strives daily to work collaboratively to reduce the levels of crime, fear, and disorder in neighborhoods; improve the quality of life for Concord’s citizens, visitors, and businesses; and have a positive and lasting impression on the lives of student aged youth. The division consists of officers assigned to the airport, Public Safety Unit, Code Enforcement Unit, and Community Outreach Unit. In the summer of 2016, the division began the training of officers to implement new bike patrols. Many of the first officers that were trained, were school resource officers that were being used to supplement regular patrol functions while students were out of school for the summer. After the completion of the officer’s training, teams of bike patrols were inserted into areas with denser populations and high commercial area such as Concord Mills Mall. Once the startup of the program was completed, many patrol officers were trained and provided bikes and equipment for their vehicles so the bicycles could be carried with them on normal patrol. Since the inception of the bike program, officers have logged over 2,000 hours of bike patrols. Residents have reacted positively to our bicycle patrols and enjoy getting to know the officers patrolling their neighborhoods.
AIRPORT UNIT The department’s Airport Unit consists of a sergeant and four officers. The officers assigned to the Airport Unit are responsible for enhancing safety at Concord Regional Airport. The unit responds to emergency and non- emergency calls for service such as, but not limited to, checkpoint alarms, incidents, prohibited items and security breaches. This Airport Unit patrols the airport using a combination of foot, bicycle, and motor vehicle patrols, and conducts frequent inspections of secure and non-secure areas. In 2016, the airport saw a considerable increase in all aspects of air travel compared to 2015. Overall takeoffs and landings up 12%. Allegiant Airlines - Operations up 37% - Enplanements up 34% - Passengers up 46% CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION The Code Enforcement Division consists of one manager and six enforcement officers. The Code Enforcement Division is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and executing the enforcement of the city code and ordinances as set forth by City Council. Code Enforcement officers conduct field inspections of properties and public facilities for violations of minimum housing, zoning, and historic preservation standards as codified by city code.
Code Enforcement Stats 3&4Q 2015
2016
% Change
1476
2301
56%
86
1020
1,086%
16
10
-38%
175
33
-81%
15
73
387%
62
115
85%
18
15
-17%
Sign Regulation
21
N/A
–
Stagnant Water
8
6
-25%
Vehicles - Front Yard Parking
119
187
57%
Vehicle Violations
561
961
71%
Zoning Violations
74
55
-26%
184
N/A
–
Case Type Property Nuisance
(30-161)
Investigations Basketball Goals or Obstructions Garbage & Waste (Leaves, etc)
Livestock Minimum Housing Standards Parking of Commercial Vehicles
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Weekly Signs Removed
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION UNIT The Community Outreach and Education Unit is comprised of a sergeant and 18 school resource officers. The purpose of the unit is to ensure a safe and secure environment for students, faculty and others who work and visit our schools, while providing educational programs to the students. Community Outreach officers also provide operational support to the patrol bureau during periods when school is not in session. Chick-Fil-A Lego Building Contest Public Safety Unit leading the NASCAR Hauler Parade
SWAT Training
PUBLIC SAFETY UNIT The Public Safety Unit consists of a sergeant, three officers assigned to traffic, a center city officer, a city hall officer, an officer assigned to park patrol, a parking enforcement officer and 12 school crossing guards. SWAT The SWAT team consists of two commanders, three team leaders, and 16 operators. The team is responsible for evaluating search warrants and assessing the risk associated with executing the warrants as codified by department policy and procedure. The team also executes search warrants deemed “high risk� and any other warrants as directed by the chief of police. Finally, the SWAT Team provides the department with a highly motivated, technically and tactically proficient special operations team capable of responding to a variety of critical incidents and resolving them with minimum risk to officers, suspects, and innocent parties. 25
Major Crimes Division The Major Crimes Division is responsible for providing the patrol bureaus with operational support through the investigation, relentless follow-up, and case management of felony crimes that are complex and severe in nature; providing forensic and other crime scene services; Captain Bobby Ledwell assisting in the collection and storage of evidence and other property coming into the department’s possession; managing property control and identification processes and records; conducting vice and narcotics related investigations; and investigating any other crimes as directed by the chief of police. During 2016 the Investigative Section of the bureau achieved a 68% clearance rate of cases that it was assigned, including successful arrests in assigned homicides. The Vice/Narcotics Section faced the challenge of the rising abuse of heroin and other types of opiates by individuals, many of which resulted in overdoses. By conducting proactive investigations, the Vice/Narcotics Section saw it’s seizure of heroin, and opiate type narcotics, rise from 19.6 grams in 2015 to 946 grams in 2016. This rise is consistent with statistics on both the state and national levels with the increase in opioid abuse on the rise in many communities. One of the goals the Vice/Narcotics Section for 2017 will be to implement a system to track drug overdoses in the city to better identify trouble spots, and facilitate a more proactive response.
INVESTIGATIONS SECTION The Major Crimes Investigations Section consists of one sergeant and four investigators. The section is responsible for investigating major criminal cases such as homicide, sexual assault, serious assaults, crimes against children and the elderly, and any crime deemed to be exigent in nature.
2015 General Investigations July 1 - December 31
Case Type Fraud
Assigned
Cleared
% Cleared
122
42
34%
Sex Offenses
84
64
76%
Missing Person
73
73
100%
Robbery
50
32
64%
Assault
41
29
71%
Burglary
36
17
47%
Homicide
4
3
75%
Arson
5
2
40%
2016 General Investigations January 1 - April 24 Assigned
Case Type
Cleared
% Cleared
Fraud
78
14
18%
Sex Offenses
26
23
88%
Missing Person
26
23
88%
Robbery
12
10
83%
Assault
8
5
63%
Burglary
10
5
60%
Homicide
2
2
100%
Arson
3
1
33%
2016 Major Crimes April 25 - December 31
Case Type The Forensics Section also saw an overall rise in its activities in 2016 compared to the previous year. The section was able to make suspect fingerprint identifications from criminal incidents on 103 cases during 2016 compared to 9 in 2015. The amount of digital examinations for the section remained consistent with 86 devices being examined compared to 85 in 2015. A goal of the Forensics Section in 2017 is to continue to increase technologies in our Digital Forensics Section to match growing caseloads with criminal cases involving digital evidence.
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Fraud Sex Offenses Missing Person
% Cleared
Assigned
Cleared
0
0
–
39
29
74%
1
1
100%
Robbery
16
11
69%
Assault
6
3
50%
Burglary
13
7
54%
Homicide
3
2
67%
Arson
0
0
–
VICE/NARCOTICS INVESTIGATIONS SECTION The Vice/Narcotics Section is responsible for the proactive investigation of crime such as the sale and manufacturing of illegal narcotics, gambling, prostitution and the gathering of gang intelligence. The investigator officer responsible for ABC investigations is responsible for ensuring that local establishments selling alcoholic beverages are compliant to the state regulations and have updated and proper permits.
Drugs Seized Drug
2015
Methamphetamine Marijuana Cocaine
210 grams
188.5 grams
14,052.4 grams
209,239.7 grams
24,300.25 grams
5,717.74 grams
Heroin Prescription Meds FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS SECTION The Forensic Investigations Section consists of a sergeant and an investigator. Both investigators are certified through the International Association of Identification. The primary duties of the section are processing major crime scenes for physical evidence, the appropriate storage of evidence and establishment of the chain of custody. The section also processes items for evidence (DNA, fingerprints, trace evidence) and submits evidence to State Crime Lab. PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE SECTION The Property and Evidence Section is responsible for maintaining secure custody of property and evidence that comes into the possession of the department. The section consists of two civilian custodians both certified through the International Association of Property and Evidence.
LSD
2016
19.66 grams
946.7 grams
672.3 dosage units
164.5 dosage units
95 dosage units
Forensics Type L atent Fingerprint Cases Resulting Identifications
2015
2016
40
201
9
103
Crime Scene Investigations
50
70
Electronic Devices Examinations
85
86
20.7
46.5
Pounds of Illegal Narcotics Disposed Of Dosage units of controlled substances in pill form
1,595
Millitimeters of illegal liquid anabolic steriods
5,505
Firearms Disposed Of
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2015-16 CPD on the Move Promotions
Rank of Deputy Chief
Rank of Major Keith Eury January 2016
Betty Stocks January 2016
Rank of Captain
Rank of Sergeant
Deckster Barlowe April 2016
Vashon Clark April 2016
Todd McGhee April 2016
Patrick Tierney April 2016
Curtis Anderson March 2015
Matthew Greer March 2015
Lance Brooks April 2016
Tony Chastain April 2016
Ramon Gonzalez April 2016
Patrick McClaskey April 2016
Aytch Perkins April 2016
Brian Pizzino April 2016
Denan Sabanija April 2016
Chris Gorman March 2015
Christy Jones March 2015
Vance McGee March 2015
Jim Payne March 2015
Anthony Vandevoorde March 2015
Rank of Master Police Officer 28
2015-16 CPD on the Move Promotions Code Enforcement Division
Robert Watson Code Enforcement Manager March 2015
Chuck Brock Sr. Code Enforcement Officer May 2015
Active Military & Deployment Ofc. Timothy Carlson US Army Active Reserve DEPLOYED
Ofc. Vance McGee US Army Active Reserve
Ofc. Ryan Mangum US Army Reserve
Ofc. Jim Payne US Army Reserve
Ofc. Amanda Mayberry US Army Reserve
Ofc. Alejandro Ramos USAF
Ofc. Matthew McLester US Army Reserve
Ofc. Luis Rodriguez USMC Active Reserve
CPD Retirees MPO Anthony Atwell Community Outreach & Education 26 years
MPO Rick Smith Community Outreach & Education 29 years
Captain Michael Greene Patrol 27 years
Bill Dickens Code Enforcement 12 years
Major Wendell Rummage Administration 28 years
Major Gary Hatley Administration 17 years
MPO Keith Smith Patrol 22 years
MPO Robert Danner Patrol 15 years 29
2015-16 Commendations Officer of the Year 2015 Officer Garron Lawing Officer Lawing was selected as Co-Worker of the Month for 2015 for rendering aid to a shooting victim on July 5th, 2015. Upon locating the victim, Officer Lawing used his training and applied direct pressure to a wound that could have proven life threatening for the victim. EMS commented that the actions taken by Officer Lawing contributed to the victim surviving the trauma. Officer Lawing was also recognized as Co-Worker of the Month for December 2015 for his efforts to arrest several individuals responsible for a number of Breaking and Enterings in Charlie District.
Officer of the Year 2016 Officer Luis Paul Rodriguez Officer Rodriguez was recognized as Co-Worker of the Month twice in 2016. In January, Officer Rodriguez was recognized after he purchased dinner with his own money for a local homeless person that is regularly seen walking on Cabarrus Avenue. After giving the gentleman the food, Officer Rodriguez engaged him in conversation which promoted a positive relationship between the gentleman and Officer Rodriguez. In September, Officer Rodriguez was selected by the Commendations Committee for the assistance he provided to Kannapolis Police Department during a death investigation. On September 1, 2016, Kannapolis Police Department (KPD) was investigating the death of a 17 year old female. While trying to make a positive identification of her, KPD met with her parents and discovered they did not speak English. KPD contracted Concord Police Department to inquire if a Spanish-speaking officer was available to assist. Officer Rodriguez was available and responded. Officer Rodriguez had the difficult task of translating to the parents that it was believed their daughter was deceased and would need them to go to the hospital to positively identify her. Officer Rodriguez followed the family to the hospital and translated again as the parents identified their daughter. Officer Rodriguez was more than willing to help during the incident and impressed everyone with his professionalism and compassion he showed to the family. The family was appreciative of Officer Rodriguez.
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2015-16 Commendations Life Saving Award
March 2016: Officers Pizzino and Chiarlonzio Performing CPR on an unresponsive individual prior to the arrival of first responders that contributed to the person surviving.
March 2016: Officers Cox and Mangum Giving first aid to an individual involved in a vehicle accident whose sustained a life threatening injury.
December 2016: MPO McGee Rendering lifesaving aid to individual suffering from a gunshot wound.
Officer of the Month July 2015
Ofc. Garron Lawing
September 2015 Sgt. David Alexander, MPO Chris Carpenter, Ofc. Bradley Parker
2016 Jo Atwater Award Officer Ron Ferrell Officer Ferrell was recognized for both his professional demeanor and his personal compassion for members of the community.
October 2015
Ofc. Phillip Shuffler
November 2015
Sgt. Denan Sabanija
January 2016 Ofc. Brandon Banker, Ofc. Michael Lopez, Ofc. Luis Paul Rodriguez March 2016
Detective Chris Smith
May 2016
Sgt. Brian Schiele
June 2016
Sgt. David Alexander, Ofc. Bradley Parker
July 2016
MPO Clay Hall
August 2016 Detective Larissa Beaver, Detective Christy Jones Septemter 2016
Ofc. Luis Paul Rodriguez
October 2016
Sgt. Lance Brooks
November 2016
Ofc. Caleb Garrow
December 2016
Sgt. Phillip Carlton
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