Police Department 2017 Annual Report
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Core Values
LEADERSHIP
COMPETENCE
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.
COURAGE
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.
INTEGRITY
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 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.
RESPECT
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.
RESTRAINT
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.
2017 Christmas Parade
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. 2
Table of Contents CORE VALUES
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MISSION
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VISION
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE
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2017 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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CONCORD QUICK FACTS
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2017 HIGHLIGHTS
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2018 GOALS
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OPERATING EXPENDITURES
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THREE YEAR COMPARISON
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TEN YEAR COMPARISON
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STATISTICAL DATA
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PATROL BUREAU
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OPERATIONS BUREAU
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ADMINISTRATION BUREAU
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COMMENDATIONS
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ON THE MOVE
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PHOTO: MICHAEL A. ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY
Vision A community where citizens and police work together, in harmony, to achieve the highest standards of public safety.
ANNUAL REPORT Project Manager: Captain Robert Ledwell Project Coordinator: Sergeant Larry Hubbard FRONT/BACK COVER PHOTOS: MICHAEL A. ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY
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Message from the Chief of Police
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to share with you the 2017 Annual Report for the Concord Police Department. The department experienced some successes and had to overcome some challenges in 2017. In this message I will touch upon some of those. I hope you explore this report and appreciate as much as I do the body of work that was accomplished this past year. In 2016 we experienced a modest reduction in Part 1 Crime. In 2017 we set out to continue that downward trend, setting a goal of a 5% violent crime reduction and a 10% property crime reduction. In the following pages you will see that the men and women who dedicate their lives to keeping Concord safe far exceeded our own internal expectations.
The community is why and for whom we exist. The foundation of our Vision and Mission is based upon this premise. Our ability to succeed as an organization and be effective in what we do is largely dependent upon partnering with the community, and developing and maintaining community trust. If there is a common theme to, and purpose for this report, it is community outreach and engagement.
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In March we partnered with Cabarrus County Schools, Cabarrus County EMS, Concord Fire, and NC Highway Patrol to provide hundreds of Central Cabarrus High School students the “VIP for VIP” driver safety training. In May and September we hosted our first two Youth Police Academy sessions, attended by over 60 local students between the ages of 12-16. In May and June we partnered with Parks and Recreation for their Bicycle Rodeo at Flowe Park and Build a Bike event at the Boys and Girls Club. In October and November we partnered with Cabarrus County EMS and the Cabarrus Health Alliance to conduct “Community Conversations” in order to educate the public about the dangers of opioids and heroin. In response to terror incidents targeting houses of worship, we hosted several safety seminars beginning in November. We continued to host public Crime and Safety meetings to share the results of our efforts and to provide the community with an opportunity to discuss topics of mutual concern. Lastly, we enhanced our presence on social media as a mechanism to better engage the
public. While we have been active on the Nextdoor App and Facebook for some time, in September we launched our Twitter account, @ConcordNCPolice. Our followership is approaching 2,000 people and I look forward to seeing that number grow in 2018 and beyond. As previously mentioned, 2017 was not without challenges. Maintaining adequate staffing remains a critical concern for law enforcement leaders across the country and right here in North Carolina. Over the last few years enrollment in the state’s basic law enforcement training program (BLET) has dropped by as much as 50 percent, and many officers are choosing to leave the profession entirely. In 2017 we averaged fifteen vacancies. Despite tremendous effort by staff to close that gap, we ended the year in roughly the same position we started. I am hopeful that we will turn the corner in 2018 and be able to deploy our full complement of officers, as budgeted by City Council. The opioid and heroin epidemic that has spread across the United States has affected Cabarrus County and other parts of the state. I am proud of the work that has been accomplished so far; and, proud of the partnerships we have with local law enforcement agencies, Fire/EMS, and the Cabarrus Health Alliance, among other stakeholders. I know that success is not going to be measured by the number of arrests we make or the quantity of drugs seized. Rather, success should be measured by the significant reduction of overdoses and addiction in our community. This success can only be achieved through continued collaboration with all stakeholders and continued education about the dangers of these highly addictive substances. In 2017, international and domestic terrorism events shaped the way we provide security for NASCAR and other heavily attended events in the city. The bombing in Manchester, England occurred on May 22nd, less than a week before the city hosted three major racing events. That bombing changed how we protect the public during egress outside of the speedway venue. The mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada occurred on October 1, 2017, less than a week before the city hosted two major racing events and a country music concert. That shooting changed the way we protect large crowds inside open-air venues. Without disclosing sensitive security protocols, our efforts were replicated by other racing venues and the department was recognized by NASCAR executives at the safety and security summit held in the city in January, 2018. Despite the aforementioned challenges – staffing in particular – the department was able to improve upon its community engagement and outreach efforts, while significantly reducing crime and enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of this great city. Another year has come and gone. Looking back, 2017 was definitely interesting and rather successful. I am so very proud of my staff and for the support of the community working with us to keep Concord safe.
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2017 Organizational Chart
Gary J. Gacek Chief of Police
Executive Assistants
Major Jimmy Hughes
Major Keith Eury
Patrol Bureau
Operations Bureau
Captain Vashon Clark
Captain Patrick Tierney
Adam Patrol District
Special Operations Airport Unit
Captain Todd McGhee
Community Outreach & Education Public Safety Unit
Baker Patrol District Robert Watson Code Enforcement
Captain John Tierney
David Patrol District
Captain Jeremy Baggarly Criminal Investigations Forensics & Property Control Major Crimes Vice & Narcotics SWAT
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Administration Bureau
Information Technology
Captain Robert Ledwell Office of Management, Analysis & Planning Crime & Strategic Analysis Planning & Logistics
Captain Alan Lee Support Services
Charlie Patrol District
Captain Deckster Barlowe
Deputy Chief Betty Stocks
Customer Service Recruiting & Training
Concord Quick Facts Demographics
Concord Tourism
POPULATION: 8 8,815 (estimated by NC State Demographer’s Office) (State’s 11th largest city in population)
MEDIAN AGE: 35.8 (U.S. Census Bureau)
1.4 million
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES: 33,396 (U.S. Census Bureau) SQUARE MILES: 62.8 (State’s 7th largest city in land area)
PROVIDED BY CITY OF CONCORD GIS
Visitors
Concord Regional Airport
Overall Airport Operations
15.5 %
690,000+ Hotel Rooms Utilized
90 % 57 %
Allegiant Enplanements
1.2 % Hotel Usage
Concord’s share of Lodging in Cabarrus County
PROVIDED BY CABARRUS COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
PROVIDED BY CONCORD REGIONAL AIRPORT
City Growth 2014-17 ANNEXATIONS: 2.005 square miles
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2017 Highlights Public Safety Academy Citizens received instruction on all functions of the department and given an in-depth look at the evidence-based policing philosophy.
Partnered with Cabarrus County Schools, Cabarrus County EMS, Concord Fire, and NC Highway Patrol to provide hundreds of Central Cabarrus High School students the
“VIP for VIP�
driver safety training.
Enhanced our presence on Nextdoor and Facebook and launched our Twitter account, @ConcordNCPolice. Our followership is approaching 2,000 people.
Over 60 local students completed Youth
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Police Academy.
Partnered with Cabarrus County EMS and the Cabarrus Health Alliance to conduct “Community Conversations” in order to educate the public about the dangers of opioids and heroin.
New Position: 1 Parks Officer
In response to incidents targeting houses of worship, we hosted several safety seminars beginning in November.
Hosted public
Crime and Safety meetings to share
the results of our efforts and to provide the community with an opportunity to discuss topics of mutual concern.
CIT – Crisis Intervention Team
Partnered with Parks and Recreation for their Bicycle Rodeo at Flowe Park and Build a Bike event at the Boys and Girls Club.
Goal Every officer below the rank of captain to attend the 40 hour CIT training Trained in 2017 31 officers and 2 civilian employees Trained since 2008 138 officers and 13 civilian employees 9
ADAM DISTRICT Reduce Burglaries
Reduce reported burglaries by 10%. Reported burglaries for both 2016 and 2017 stayed consistent with 82.
Plan to reduce burglaries will consist of targeting those areas most affected by this crime. Data analysis will be conducted to ascertain best times and locations to concentrate efforts. Strategies to reduce this crime will consist of increase in visibility to include bike patrols, foot patrols, and heightened patrols.
CHARLIE DISTRICT Reduce aggravated assaults
During 2017, aggravated assaults were up from 3 to 13. The 3 year average is 7.3. We will attempt to utilize education of offenders and officers in order to prevent recidivism of offenders. Officers will continue to receive and share information on counseling and other services with both victims and offenders.
Increase officer self-initiated activity
BAKER DISTRICT
Plan to increase discretionary time by 9%. Officer self-initiated activity was down 9% in 2017 and dispatched calls were down 4%. With fewer calls for service, officers will make better use of their discretionary time.
Community Engagement
DAVID DISTRICT
Assigned officers will attend at least four community meetings per year in their assigned beat. While they may not be working on every meeting date, we are striving to have the officers on hand to give the community the opportunity to meet their assigned officer and enable officers to have face-to-face contacts with those who are routinely in the neighborhood.
Officer discretionary time
Baker District goal is to increase foot patrols (park and walks) by +10% during 2018. Foot patrols give officers an opportunity
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In 2018 officers will be assigned a specific geographic area of responsibility within their patrol district. During the duty times officers will spend the majority of their time within their assigned beat which will enable them to monitor and recognize potential crime patterns and trends. The familiarity the officer will have with their specific patrol beat will enable them to develop effective solutions to address any issues facing the citizens within that particular area. The officers will be accountable for a smaller patrol area with the ultimate goals of decreasing criminal activity, lower response times, and increasing positive interactions between citizens and the officers that patrol their neighborhoods.
to be out of the car talking with citizens. Positive interactions lend an opportunity for the C officers to better know the 17 20 community in which they serve. They give the community an opportunity to speak with officers and give citizens a chance to relay any concern of crime, fear of crime, or disorder to an individual officer. We have come a long way with park and walks and intend to continue them. Their effectiveness is obvious in the crime statistics.
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2018 Goals
Reduce motor vehicle larceny
Goal is to continue the reduction of larceny of motor vehicles.
Additionally, plan to reach out to the Fullerton Neighborhood and the new Parkside at Skybrook North Neighborhood, encouraging them to become recognized neighborhoods. By becoming a recognized neighborhood, each community would become officially recognized by City Council and commit to collaborate with city staff to identify solutions to any issue that may arise within their neighborhood. Muck Run for Charity
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS AND PLANNING (OMAP)
Vice & Narcotics Unit
Continued implementation of revised policy and procedures.
Vice & Narcotics officers will continue working to identify individuals supplying and selling illegal narcotics within the community.
Full implementation of new staff scheduling software in the Spring. Improvement of fleet inventory tracking and assignments.
SPECIAL OPERATIONS Airport Unit
Assess and address unit needs for equipment, training, and staffing to ensure operational preparedness.
Facilitate a smooth transition to a new airport police sergeant.
Public Safety Unit
Continued participation with community engagement events such as VIP for VIP and the Governors Highway Safety initiative events. Utilize location-based traffic crash, crime, calls for service, and enforcement data to establish effective and efficient methods for deployment of our law enforcement resources in an effort to reduce traffic crashes and crime within our city.
Continue to track and investigate the opioid/heroin overdoses that occur within our city to support the multi-agency/discipline approach being implemented to address the opioid crisis.
SWAT
Continue to develop tactics and best practices for providing security at large open-air venue events.
Assess and address any future team needs for equipment, training, and staffing to ensure operational preparedness.
SUPPORT SERVICES
Enhance recruitment strategies to attract well-qualified applicants for police officer positions. Implement the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) to collect and report crime data to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI).
Street Crimes Unit
Develop an information management system to organize complaints from citizens and requests for assistance from the district captains to allow for problem tracking and overall accountability.
Work to support patrol operations by providing a highly visible, proactive, multi-disciplinary policing presence aimed at stopping and preventing street-level crime and disorder.
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Operating Expenditures Capital 6%
Cost Allocations 4%
Debt Service 5%
Operations 17%
TOTAL 2017 EXPENDITURES $20,275,498
Personnel 68%
PHOTO: INDEPENDENT TRIBUNE/JAMES NIX
2017 Cabarrus County Law Day
Three Year Comparison Compared to the three year average, Total Part I Crimes have been reduced.
Three Year Average Compared to 2017 Crime Criminal Homicide
2015
2
2016
5
Average
5
2017
-75%
16.00
9
-44%
50.00
33
-34%
53.00
57
8%*
127
123.00
101
-18%
298
349
333.33
296
-11%
659
568
467
564.67
404
-28%
118
112
118
116.00
72
-38%
13
17
18
Robbery
44
58
48
Aggravated Assault
47
56
56
Total Violent Crimes
106
136
Burglary
353
Larceny Theft Motor Vehicle Theft
4.00
% Change
1
Forcible Rape
Arson
12
2014
8
7
10
8.33
4
-52%
Larceny From Motor Vehicle
516
470
585
523.67
410
-22%
Shoplifting
882
981
761
874.67
669
-24%
Total Property Crimes
2,536
2,436
2,290
2,421
1,855
-23%
Total Part I Crimes
2,642
2,572
2,417
2,544
1,956
-23%
*This increase was a result of the implementation of the Domestic Violence Intimate Partner program.
Ten Year Comparison Compared to the ten year average, all Crime Categories have been reduced. The total violent and property crimes are the lowest in the past 20 years.
Part I Crimes Ten Years Comparison Crime
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Average
7
7
7
5
2
3
7
2
5
5
5.0
1
-80.0%
21
26
21
16
14
22
14
13
17
18
18.2
9
-50.5%
Robbery
102
88
73
58
40
45
53
44
58
48
60.9
33
-45.8%
Aggravated Assault
101
49
85
63
52
41
56
47
56
56
60.6
57
-5.9%
Total Violent Crimes
231
170
186
142
108
111
130
106
136
127
144.7
101
-30.2%
Burglary
479
537
539
356
461
479
442
353
298
349
429.3
296
-31.1%
2,467
2,435
2,603
2,405
2,629
2,559
2,223
2,057
2,019
1,814
2,321.1
1,483
-36.1%
252
257
253
185
152
157
119
118
112
117
172.2
72
-58.2%
21
16
6
24
11
21
6
8
7
10
13.0
4
-69.2%
3,219
3,245
3,401
2,970
3,253
3,216
2,790
2,536
2,436
2,290
2,935.6
1,855
-36.8%
3,080.3 1,956
-36.5%
Criminal Homicide Forcible Rape
Larceny Motor Vehicle Theft Arson Total Property Crimes
Total Part I Crimes
3,450 3,415 3,587 3,112 3,361 3,327 2,920 2,642 2,572 2,417
2017 % Change
PHOTO: MICHAEL A. ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY
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Statistical Data 3,518
3,784
5,123
Reports Taken
Vehicle Accident Reports
Arrests
4,547
27,758
Field contacts
Property Checks
13,334
43,878 Vehicle Stops
42,172 Dispatched Calls
Citations Issued
66,052 Officer Initiated Calls
28,807 Warnings Issued
108,224 Total Calls for Service
PARKING CITATIONS STATS 2,858 Issued 216 Voided
2017 NASCAR Hauler Parade
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1,922 Paid 916 Unpaid
$30,870 Collected $40,260 Outstanding Fees & Penalties
PHOTO: MICHAEL A. ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY
Charlotte Motor Speedway Events Attendance
PHOTO: MICHAEL A. ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY
SOURCE CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY
NHRA 74,382
NASCAR 175,937
Carolina Rebellion 85,252
World Finals 41,783
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Patrol Bureau
The Patrol Bureau is the first line of response provided by the Concord Police Department. Under the command of Major Jimmy Hughes, the Patrol Bureau is responsible and accountable for leadership, performance, efficiency, and general good conduct of the department. Major Hughes delegates responsibilities of patrol as prescribed by the Chief of Police. Major Jimmy Hughes
ADAM DISTRICT
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Within the district, there are nine educational institutions and seven recreational parks and facilities. With 29 officers assigned, Adam District has community partnerships with eight established neighborhoods. Major employment and businesses within the district include ACN, Carolinas HealthCare System NorthEast and the Carolina Mall. After seeing a moderate increase in Aggravated Assaults in 2016. At the conclusion of 2017 Aggravated Assaults within Adam District decreased.
10 %
17.5
Square Miles
Burglaries
27 %
23,800+
Residential Population
Property Crimes
26 % Part 1 Crimes
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1,000+ Hours of Foot Patrols
16,000+
Residential Population
9%+
increase Self-initiated Activity
BAKER DISTRICT
Aggravated Assaults
37 % Violent Crimes
22 % Property Crimes
Within the district there are seven educational institutions as well as six recreational parks and facilities. Baker District has ten active neighborhood partnerships and is home to the Hartsell Ballfield complex, host of numerous AAU baseball tournaments and championships.
21 % 3 Year Average Part 1 Offenses
For the second year, Baker District achieved double digit decreases in both violent and property crimes.
Violent Crimes
26 %
Square Miles
25 %
PHOTO: MICHAEL A. ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY
1,400+ Hours of Foot Patrols
170+ Hours of Bike Patrols
PHOTO: MICHAEL A. ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY
CHARLIE DISTRICT
20.7
The district is a mixture of commercial and residential areas. As in 2016, Charlie District continues to see a rise in both commercial and residential construction within its boundaries. After experiencing a 96% increase of incidents of burglaries in 2016, Charlie District officers actively worked to lower the number of burglary incidents in 2017.
24 %
13.6
Square Miles
Burglaries
55 %
14,000
Residential Population
Vehicle Theft
22 % Larceny
25 % Aggravated Assaults
1,000+ Hours of Foot & Bike Patrols
Square Miles
300+ Hours of Foot Patrols
27,400+
Residential Population
28 % Burglaries
17 %
6%
increase Self-initiated Activity
Property Crimes
DAVID DISTRICT Previously, David District had been predominantly commercial, however over the last several years residential construction has continued to increase. David District is home to numerous commercial attractions that include Concord Mills Mall, Concord Regional Airport, Charlotte Motor Speedway, and Great Wolf Lodge During 2016, David District experienced numerous incidents of larcenies from motor vehicles which culminated in an end of the year increase of 24%. The district began to concentrate patrols and vehicle stops in areas near Concord Mills Mall to include hotels and Concord Mills Blvd in order to deter criminal activity. This tactic, along with increased foot and bike patrols, and an increase in officers self-initiated activities, decreased larcenies, vehicle theft and burglaries. Aggravated assaults in David District decreased, however unrelated incidents of rape and robbery increased.
9%
increase
15
total Violent Crimes Up from 10
Self-initiated Activity
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Operations Bureau
The Operations Bureau is be responsible for providing operational support to the Patrol Bureau via a variety of specialized teams, intervention strategies, and tactics. Commanded by Major Keith Eury, this bureau partners with patrol, schools, and the community and works 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. Major Keith Eury PHOTO: MICHAEL A. ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY
CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
The Code Enforcement Division consists of one manager, a senior code enforcement officer 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. Other duties of the division include: conducting field inspections of properties and public facilities for violations of minimum housing, zoning, and historic preservation standards, receive and investigate complaints regarding substandard housing conditions, hazardous conditions, improper use of dwellings and commercial structures, nuisance conditions, and other code related issues on public and private property within the city.
Code Enforcement Stats Case Type
2016
2017 % change
Property Nuisance
2292
2209
-4%
Investigations (not counted until end of Q4 2015)
1020
1234
20%
BB Goals / Obstructions
10
31
210%
Garbage & Waste (bulk piles, leaves & etc)
33
91
175%
Minimum Housing Standards
115
68
-41%
6
9
50%
Miscellaneous (livestock, stormwater, etc.)
73
98
34%
Parking Violations (tickets, commercial vehicles, etc.)
70
293
318%
Vehicle - Front Yard Parking
187
350
87%
Vehicle Violations (junk & abandoned)
906
892
-2%
Zoning Violations (signs, permits, COC's, etc.)
55
124
125%
Stagnant Water
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION
The Community Outreach and Education Unit is comprised of a sergeant and 18 school resource officers. The unit’s ultimate responsibility 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. PHOTO: HHP/HAROLD HINSON
PHOTO: MICHAEL A. ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY
& PROPERTY CONTROL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION FORENSICS The Forensics & Property Control is comprised of a sergeant, The Criminal Investigations Division is comprised of one captain, three sergeants, and 12 investigators. The division is responsible for providing the Patrol Bureau 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; 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.
Criminal Investigations Case Assignments Case Type
Assigned
Assaults w/ weapon
11
Aggravated Assault
6
Arson
2
Burglary Cyber Bullying / Stalking Fraud Homicide
123 7 208 2
Missing Persons / Runaways
72
Rape
10
Robbery
21
Stalking
2
Shoot Into Occupied Property
10
In 2017 the division was assigned 905 cases, which included incidents of homicide, serious assaults and crimes against women and children.
two forensic investigators, and two civilian property control custodians. The section is responsible for the operation of all identification systems, the maintenance of criminal, fingerprint, and photographic records, forensic examination of friction ridge skin impressions, documents and surveillance video as well as crime scene and other evidentiary support to the department. The section continues to conduct complex forensic crime scene investigations, while providing training and equipment to crime scene technicians assigned to the patrol bureaus. In 2017, forensic investigators made 110 suspect identifications from prints obtained while processing crime scenes. Many of these identifications led to the clearance of criminal cases and suspect arrests. A crucial responsibility of Forensics & Property Control is maintaining secure custody of property and evidence that comes into the possession of the department. Both civilian custodians maintain certification from the Association of Property and Evidence.
MAJOR CRIMES 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.
2017 Major Crimes Case Type Homicide
% Cleared 0%
Arson
25%
Burglary
22%
Aggravated Assault
54%
Sex Offenses
74%
Robbery
36%
Fraud
32%
Missing Person
97%
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SPECIAL OPERATIONS Division
The Special Operations Division is responsible for providing operational support by utilizing a variety of special teams, intervention strategies, and tactics. In 2017, the division continued it’s partnership with the Patrol Bureau and in other areas of the community to increase the quality of life within the city. The overall goal of Special Operations is to reduce levels of crime, fear of crime, and disorder while improving the quality of life for the citizens and businesses of Concord, as well as it’s visitors.
AIRPORT UNIT
The unit is comprised of a sergeant and four officers that are responsible for enhancing the safety for visitors and employees of the Concord Regional Airport. In addition to responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, the unit protects the airport from security breaches by using a combination of foot, bicycle and motor vehicle patrols while conducting frequent inspections of secure and non-secure areas.
PUBLIC SAFETY UNIT
The Public Safety Unit consists of one sergeant, four traffic officers, one center city officer, one city hall officer, one park patrol officer, one parking enforcement officer along with 12 school crossing guards. The Public Safety Unit is responsible for enhancing traffic safety activities as well as providing an enhanced visible presence in Concord’s Center City, city hall and the parks and greenways.
School Resource Officers at National Night Out events
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STREET CRIMES UNIT
The newly formed Street Crimes Unit presently consists of two sergeants and two officers with six additional officers coming in 2018. During the execution of their duties, the unit provides highly visible and proactive policing throughout the city aimed at stopping and preventing street-level crime and disorder, while assisting patrol resources through evidence-based community policing strategies. The unit will be deployed in areas dictated by the needs of district captain’s utilizing tangible crime and data analysis. The ultimate goal of the unit is to facilitate safe, sustainable neighborhoods and public spaces within the City of Concord.
VICE & NARCOTICS
The Vice/Narcotics Unit is comprised of one sergeant and four officers. It 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 officer assigned to ABC Enforcement is responsible for ensuring that local establishments selling alcoholic beverages are compliant to the state regulations and have updated and proper permits.
SWAT
Due to the increased percentage of overdoses and deaths during 2017, the division implemented a tracking process for the number of opiate related incidents. Data collected by line officers was used by Vice and Narcotics to make arrests and build cases against narcotics dealers. Once the information was collected and analyzed, “Operation Grey” was conducted targeting heroin dealers that resulted in 20 arrests, four search warrants, and 82 criminal charges. During 2017, Vice & Narcotics seized over 23 firearms and over $87,000 in cash in the course of charging numerous subjects for narcotic related offenses.
$87,000+ Cash
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Operation Gray
The Special Weapons and Tactics (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. PHOTO: MICHAEL A. ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY
20 Arrests
4 Search Warrants
82 Criminal Charges
Firearms SWAT tryouts
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Administration Bureau
The Administration Bureau of the Concord Police Department consists of Deputy Chief of Police Betty Stocks and such support staff as deemed necessary by the Chief of Police. 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 remains a major component of the Administration Bureau, as it continues to be responsible for budget management and preparation. Other responsibilities of the Administration Bureau include: staffing, grants, facilities management, information and vehicle technology, strategic planning, career development program, secondary employment, and the administering and planning of promotional processes. Promotion of MPO John Parker to rank of Sergeant
Deputy Chief Betty Stocks
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
700
on average
Walk-in customers assisted/month
MBA
Prior LE
Military
Total
4 10
0
15
3
30
AA
HS
6 16
BA
2 24
Separation Report
Black
Hispanic
Male
Female
Total
Sex
White
Race
Prior Experience
Education Female
8
Male
2017
20
Hispanic
Support Services Division goals for 2018 are to increase recruitment efforts and employment applications by 30% by implementing department based job fairs, open house sessions, and other strategies. Another goal of the division is to complete the implementation of the new federal reporting system National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) for collecting and reporting data on crimes to the FBI.
Black
2017
Sex
White
Race
The Support Services Division is responsible for recruiting new officers, conducting the hiring process, managing training for all officers to include state mandated in-service, and coordinating the career development program. The division also includes the records management section and customer service. In 2017, 30 new officers were hired. As with 2016, attrition from retirements, resignations, and terminations resulted in the department losing 29 officers within the same time frame.
Customer Service
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Hiring Report
22
5
2
22
7
29
Telephone Reporting Unit (TRU)
83 Reports Conducted Customer Service Representative
PHOTO: MICHAEL A. ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT, ANALYSIS AND PLANNING The Office of Management, Analysis and Planning (OMAP) is responsible for research, analysis, project management, tactical and strategic planning, fleet management, and creating and maintaining partnerships with community organizations and other government agencies. OMAP manages two aspects for the department:
CRIME ANALYST The 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.
PLANNING AND LOGISTICS This aspect of OMAP includes one sergeant that is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating department personnel and resources for secondary employment, special events, and any other gatherings or events as directed by the chief of police. The sergeant 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.
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Commendations Co-worker of the Year Officer Angel Gonzalez
Officer Angel Gonzalez has been awarded the distinction of being Officer of the Year for the Concord Police Department for 2017. This honor has been bestowed upon him for the hard work and dedication he exhibited throughout the year. Officer Gonzalez was first selected for Co-worker of the Month in May for the work he did during a child sexual assault investigation. Officer Gonzalez’s patience and tenacity were instrumental in gaining a confession from the suspect in this case, which ultimately led to his conviction.
In June, Officer Gonzalez was selected as Co-worker of the Month for the work he did in solving an armed robbery in Baker
district. Officer Gonzalez was thorough in his investigation and did not stop interviewing the victim and suspects until he was satisfied that he had obtained truthful and accurate information which culminated in the arrest of the offenders involved.
Finally, in December Officer Gonzalez was asked to assist a teammate with a stolen vehicle investigation. After reviewing some video and looking over the notes, Gonzalez went to speak to a contact he had in the community. While there, he noticed a vehicle parked a few houses down from where he was, and on a hunch decided to go talk to the people standing outside near the car. One of the people standing there then said, “You’re here about the stolen vehicle aren’t you?” From there Officer Gonzalez was able to identify and locate a suspect and gain a confession. Officer Gonzalez has been recognized for his personal motivation, excellent teamwork and the professionalism that he displayed over the duration of the calendar year of 2017. His exemplary job performance demonstrates his dedication to this department and more importantly to the public to which we all serve.
Life Saving Award & Valorous Medal (Civilian) MPO Corey Hynson & Rodney Smith, Concord Parks and Rec – Logan Center Supervisor
On January 12th, 2017, City of Concord employees Rodney Smith and Officer Corey Hynson were recognized by the Mayor, City Council and Police Chief Gary Gacek for their life saving efforts in December 2016. During a basketball game, 16 year old Tyler Brock collapsed as he was coming off the basketball court. Officer Hynson was on-site providing security for the athletic events. Officer Hynson quickly reached Tyler and checked for a heartbeat and breathing. Tyler presented no signs of life. Officer Hynson initiated CPR on Tyler and radioed for medical assistance from Concord Fire and Cabarrus EMS. Rodney Smith was able to locate the facility’s AED. After a cycle of CPR by Officer Hynson, the AED was activated and applied to Tyler. After one shock by the AED, Tyler regained a heartbeat and was transported to a local hospital for an unknown heart condition.
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Rodney Smith was presented the Valorous Conduct Award by Chief Gary Gacek. This is the highest award of recognition that a citizen can be awarded by the Concord Police Department. Officer Cory Hynson was awarded the Life Saving Award. Tyler and his family attended the City Council meeting also.
Jo Atwater Continuous Core Values Award Winner Deputy Chief Betty Stocks
On April 13, 2017, Concord City Council recognized Deputy Chief Betty Stocks with the 2017 Jo Atwater Continuous Service Award. The Jo Atwater Service Award is the highest professional honor a City of Concord coworker can receive. Each year nominations are accepted to honor one coworker who best embodies the City of Concord’s core values and commitment to serving others in the community. Deputy Chief Stocks has served the citizens of Concord for over 27 years in various roles with the Concord Police Department and volunteer work within the community. As a life long resident of Concord, Deputy Chief Stocks has consistently remained committed to serving and protecting others within her community.
Chief’s Superior Leadership Award
Distinguished Service Award
Captain Todd McGhee & Captain Vashon Clark
Captain Deckster Barlowe & MPO Tim Mullins
This award is presented for leadership excellence in the pursuit of the department’s mission. In 2017, Captains Clark and McGhee directed efforts that resulted in noticeable crime reductions in their respective districts due to their leadership, planning, and implementation of evidence-based community policing strategies.
June 5, 2017.
These results are a testament to the excellent work that our officers do each day to implement strategies that reduce crime, fear, and disorder in the community. We congratulate Captains Clark and McGhee, and their hardworking team of officers and sergeants for their efforts in 2017.
Eventually, they were able to talk the individual into exiting his vehicle safely. Throughout the incident both Captain Barlowe and MPO Mullins worked to preserve the safety of the individual, the public and their fellow officers.
In 2017, Captain Clark led Adam District to a 37% reduction in violent crime, a 22% reduction in property crime and a 22% reduction in overall crime. Likewise, Captain McGhee led Baker District to a 27% reduction in violent crime, a 26% reduction in property crime, and 26% reduction in overall crime. As a whole, the department experienced an overall reduction in Part 1 crimes of 19% in 2017 after a 6% reduction in 2016.
On July 26, 2017, Captain Deckster Barlowe and Master Police Officer Tim Mullins received the department’s Distinguished Service Award. Both were given this award following an incident that occurred on
That evening both officers responded to a call to check the welfare of an armed individual suffering from a mental health crisis. Once located, Captain Barlowe and MPO Mullins began verbal communication with the individual which continued for the next 16 minutes. Knowing that the individual was suffering from a mental health crisis, they maintained their composure as not to escalate the situation.
Excellence in Police Service Award Sgt. Ramon Gonzalez – February
Sergeant Gonzalez was awarded the Excellence in Police Service Award following his investigative efforts that culminated in the arrest of several subjects responsible for 19 residential break-ins and 10 larcenies from motor vehicles in Baker District.
Officer Ryan Corl – April
Officer Corl received the Excellence in Police Service Award after diligently investigating a string of residential burglaries that culminated in the arrest of the offenders on numerous counts related to the incidents.
MPO Tracy Law – November
Master Police Officer Tracy Law was recognized for her continued dedication and commitment to the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) by being awarded the Excellence in Police Service Award.
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Stokes Lodge #32 Outstanding Service Award MPO Tracy Law
Master Police Officer Tracy Law was honored with the Stokes Lodge #32 Outstanding Service Award. Officer Law received the award for her efforts with Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for officers of the department. The training teaches officers how to safely assist someone suffering from a mental health crisis.
Coworker of the Month – 2017 January
Ofc. Garron Lawing
February
MPO Brandon Banker & Ofc. Ryan Corl
March
Ofc. Jordon Compton
April
Ofc. Ryan Corl
May
Ofc. Angel Gonzalez
June
Ofc. Angel Gonzalez
July
Ofc. Ryan Corl
August
Det. Chris Smith
September
N/A
October Ofc. Josh Shaver, Ofc. Ronald Dorsey, & Ofc. Spencer Ward November
Ofc. Steven Williams
December
Ofc. Angel Gonzalez
Muck Run for Charity
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NASCAR Award of Excellence
In January, the City of Concord hosted the annual NASCAR Safety and Operations Summit at the Embassy Suites. The Concord Police Department and Charlotte Motor Speedway Security were recognized by NASCAR for their enhanced security efforts for the 2017 Bank of America 500 in October, which took place one week after the tragic shooting in Las Vegas. We are proud to work with all our partners to keep the public safe! In the attached group photo from right to left: Steve O’Donnell, Vice President of Racing Operations; Mike Helton, Vice Chairman of NASCAR; Concord Police Chief Gary Gacek, Tom Vesey, Charlotte Motor Speedway Security; and Mike Lentz, NASCAR Security Director.
On the Move 2017 Promotions Rank of Major Rank of Captain
Jimmy Hughes
Jeremy Baggarly
Rank of Sergeant
Aaron Myers
John Parker
Kelly Seagraves
Bradley Parker
Chris Smith
Ofc. David Callicutt 11 years
K9 Kilo 7 Years
Master Police Officer
Brandon Banker
Tim Carlson
Kenny Marckese
Retirements
MPO Thomas Purser 22 Years
Major Doug Wilhelm 21 Years
Jean Haskins 21 years
Active Military
MPO Timothy Carlson US Army Reserve
MPO Amanda Mayberry US Army Reserve
MPO Vance McGee US Army Reserve
MPO James Payne US Army Reserve
Ofc Luis Rodriguez USMC
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