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Contents Core Values ����������������������������� 3 Mission ������������������������������������� 3 Vision ��������������������������������������� 3 Message from the Chief of Police ������������������ 4 2018 Organizational Chart ���������������������������������������� 6 Concord Quick Facts ���������������7 2018 Highlights ����������������������� 8 2018 Goals ��������������������������������11 Operating Expenditures �������������������������� 12 Three Year Comparison ���������������������������� 13 Ten Year Comparison ����������� 13 Statistical Data ����������������������� 14 Patrol Bureau ������������������������� 16 Operations Bureau ���������������� 19 Administration Bureau ����������������������������������� 22 Commendations �������������������� 24 On the Move ���������������������������27
Annual Report Project Manager: Major Robert Ledwell Project Coordinator: Sergeant Curtis Anderson Front/back cover photos: Michael A. Anderson Photography
2017 Officer of the Year - Angel Gonzalez and family PHOTO: MICHAEL A. ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY
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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.
Vision A community where citizens and police work together, in harmony, to achieve the highest standards of public safety.
Core Values 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. LEADERSHIP
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.
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Message from the Chief of Police
I present to you the 2018 Concord Police Department Annual Report. Another year has come and gone and there is much to report in the following pages. If there was a central theme to my focus in 2018 (aside from the standard public safety concerns of crime, traffic safety, community engagement, etc.), it was the health and wellbeing of those who dedicate their lives to serving and protecting Concord. Employee health and wellbeing is always of top concern to me, and in 2018 I took deliberate steps to focus on those areas. The department had a Police Chaplain program for several years, however the program was not as active or engaging as officers would like. Coworkers participated in a survey where they overwhelmingly supported a new approach and demonstrated a desire for a “ministry of presence�, where chaplains would spend time developing relationships with employees in advance of a personal or professional crisis. Chaplain Lonnie Clouse, of First Responders 1st (FR1), began his chaplaincy in February and has dedicated many hours attending roll calls, ride-alongs, and various special events. He is truly active in the lives of coworkers and has even presided over a couple wedding ceremonies. In October, Chaplain Mike Cowan joined FR1 in support of CPD and has also been actively involved in our program. Master Police Officer Joshua Shaver serves as a volunteer program coordinator where he connects coworkers with chaplain services and regularly reports to me on the number of hours our chaplains spend interacting with staff. Coworkers also completed a survey to gauge their satisfaction with our existing annual physical fitness assessment and to also provide input on new ideas and ways we can enhance physical fitness programming within the department. Efforts are underway to implement changes in 2019 and beyond. City Council and city management supported facility improvements to our headquarters building in 2018. We took unused office space and converted it to a cardio fitness facility. The creation of a dedicated cardio facility provided much needed space in our original strength training room, which allowed for an upgrade to that equipment as well. With these facility enhancements department coworkers have 24/7 access to state of the art equipment. Moving forward, I plan to provide coworkers with literature and training that focuses on their health and wellbeing. Policing is a difficult profession that can wear down even the strongest of personalities over a 25-30 year career. In order for our law enforcement professionals to be at their best to serve the public, we must ensure that their physical, mental, and spiritual needs are met now and into the future.
Marine Week, Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
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Staffing was mentioned as a critical concern last year not only for CPD but the profession in general. In 2018 we experienced a 21% reduction in attrition, but we were only able to hire two additional officers than the number that separated from service. As of the writing of this message, 2019’s attrition rate is significantly lower than prior years and our hiring rate is trending in the right direction. I am optimistic in our ability to be fully staffed by the middle of 2019 so that we may begin to focus on strategic growth. The State of North Carolina mandated that law enforcement agencies report crime statistics using the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) method in 2019 as opposed to Incident Based Reporting (IBR). The Concord Police Department became NIBRS compliant in fall of 2018 in preparation for the state mandate. While there are several changes between the IBR and NIBRS methods of crime reporting, the public might only take notice that Part 1 and Part 2 crimes (IBR) will be referred to as Group A and Group B offenses (NIBRS).
Gary J Gacek PHOTO: MICHAEL A. ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY
In fall we launched our Horse Mounted Patrol Unit. Sergeants Cydney McGhee and Lance Brooks submitted a proposal to use their personally owned horses for special events such as the Tree Lighting Ceremony, Christmas Parade, and Law Day Ceremony. The sergeants and their horses, “Ace” and “Sarg”, were specially trained and certified for mounted patrol duties. Their proposal represents a very cost-effective way for the department to deploy a mounted patrol, and so far the public’s response has been very positive. Effective December 31, 2018, Deputy Chief Betty Stocks retired after a lengthy and successful career serving the City of Concord. On behalf of the department, I wish her and her family the best as she enters upon the next chapter of her life. Also on December 31, 2018, Major Jimmy Hughes was promoted to Deputy Chief and currently serves as the commanding officer of the Patrol Bureau and second in command of the entire police department. I have the utmost faith and confidence in his ability to assist me in leading this department into the future. Finally – and in keeping with the foundation of the department’s Mission of reducing crime, fear, and disorder in the City – I am very pleased to report that Concord’s crime rate reached its lowest level in over 20 years. Despite an increase in land mass, an increase in residential and commercial development, and an increase in population, overall Part 1 crime was reduced in 2018. Violent crime remained relatively stable, while property crime was reduced by 7% compared to 2017. Most noteworthy, burglary was reduced by 101 offenses. While we often discuss crime in terms of numbers or statistics, we should not lose sight of the fact that last year 101 fewer families (and businesses) were impacted by this very invasive type of crime. I hope you enjoy reviewing our 2018 annual report and I hope you find it informative. A lot of work has been performed on the public’s behalf this past year, and I am very proud of the men and women who comprise this great department for their contributions to public safety.
Gary J. Gacek Chief of Police Concord, NC
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2018 Organizational Chart Gary J. Gacek Chief of Police Executive Assistants
Major Keith Eury
Deputy Chief Betty Stocks
Patrol Bureau
Operations Bureau
Administration Bureau
Captain Jeremy Baggarly
Captain Patrick Tierney
Adam Patrol District
Special Operations
Major Jimmy Hughes
Information Technology
Airport Unit Captain Todd McGhee Baker Patrol District
Captain Robert Ledwell Office of Management, Analysis & Planning
Community Outreach & Education
Crime & Strategic Analysis
Public Safety Unit
Planning & Logistics
Robert Watson
Captain Alan Lee
Code Enforcement
Charlie Patrol District
Captain John Tierney
Captain Deckster Barlowe
Criminal Investigations
David Patrol District
Forensics & Property Control Major Crimes Vice & Narcotics SWAT
Captain Vashon Clark Support Services
Customer Service Recruiting & Training
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Quick Facts About Concord OVERVIEW
CONCORD TOURISM
Concord is a great place to live, with a thriving economy and excellent quality of life. Easy airport access and adequate lodging support healthy tourism, fueled by the local race industry. We also offer world-class shopping and dining experiences. DEMOGRAPHICS
Visitors
By population, Concord is the
11th largest
municipality in the State.
33,835
90,827
Current population
35.7
Total housing units
Median age
1.5 million
63.356
745,000+ Hotel Usage
7.9% Increase Hotel Rooms Utilized
Square miles
84%
CITY GROWTH 2015-18
Concord’s share of Lodging in Cabarrus County
Annexations:
2.4 square miles
PROVIDED BY CABARRUS COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
CONCORD-PADGETT REGIONAL AIRPORT
9.5% Increase Overall Airport Operations
21%
Allegiant Enplanements
PROVIDED BY CITY OF CONCORD GIS
PROVIDED BY CONCORD REGIONAL AIRPORT
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Department Highlights From 2018 CRIME & SAFETY BRIEFINGS
In January and July of 2018 the department held meetings with the community to review up to date crime statistics and trends. Guest speakers to the events also spoke about fire safety in the home and updates to ongoing traffic and roadway projects in progress throughout the city of Concord. PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY
The department participated in the 2018 Public Safety Academy where sixteen citizens of Concord attended meetings and presentations regarding the operations and ideology of the police department. COFFEE WITH A COP
On October 3, 2018 officers sat down for a cup of coffee and conversation with citizens throughout the city at locations hosted by several Concord businesses. PIZZA WITH THE POLICE
Grin Kids: Captain Todd McGhee, McGruff the Crime Dog, and Major Jimmy Hughes
Hosted by Concord Middle School, officers met with students over lunch in an effort to build a positive relationship between city youth and the police department. YOUTH POLICE ACADEMY
The department held two YPA sessions in 2018; over 80 students participated. COPS AND KIDS
On December 15, 2018 Concord police officers participated in the annual Christmas Cops and Kids program to ensure underprivileged children had a Merry Christmas.
First Responders 1st (FR1) Dinner
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UNITED POLICE WORK DOG ASSOCIATION
The department hosted a training seminar for the UPWDA which is a nationally recognized police K9 certification organization. MOUNTED PATROL UNIT
In November 2018 Concord Police formed the Mounted Patrol Unit. The unit will allow officers on horseback to patrol special events throughout the city.
Cops and Kids
Coffee with a Cop
2018 Candy Crawl PHOTO: MICHAEL A. ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY
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Police Chaplain Program In 2018 the department revitalized the Police Chaplain Program. The program is designed to provide a source of emotional and spiritual support to department coworkers, their immediate family members, and the community. The police chaplains participate in the workplace of department coworkers and actively listen with empathy and experience, advising calmly in the midst of turmoil and danger, and offering assistance when appropriate or requested. This support is offered to all coworkers regardless of one’s religion, race, gender, or sexual orientation and without cost or proselytizing. For the program to be a success, each chaplain will build individual and group coworker relationships by attending roll calls, participating on ride-alongs, and being involved in other types of department activities. The police chaplains are available to meet with coworkers away from city facilities if requested to do so. At this time the department has two active Chaplains, Lonnie Clouse and Michael Cowen. Chaplain Clouse created the First Responders 1st organization that provides emotional and spiritual support to first responders and their families.
Chaplain Lonnie Clouse
Chaplain Michael Cowen
2018 Law Day
SWAT Tryouts
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2019 Department Goals
Achieve 100% staffing and reduce attrition rate.
Lower police fleet vehicle crashes.
Re-Institute the rank of Lieutenant and develop a Watch Commander role.
Develop and implement a Police Cadet program.
Continue to enhance community engagement through social media.
Provide officers with further training in de-escalation, along with supervisor and leadership development training.
Race Day
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Operating Expenditures Budget to Actual Spending Debt Service Cost Allocations Capital
4%
Debt Service
15%
3%
4%
Cost Allocations
72%
100% 92% 109%
Operations
90%
Personnel
98%
Personnel
Capital
Operations
$20,079,425 Total 2018 Expenditures
Part I Crimes Ten Years Comparison Murder
down 31.8%
Rape
down 18%
Robbery
down 24%
Aggravated Assault
down 24.5%
Burglary
down 52.4%
Larceny
down 34.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft
down 49.4%
Arson
down 90.7%
Total Violent Crimes
down 23.9%
Total Property Crimes
down 38.2%
Total Part I Crimes
down 37.6%
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Three Year Comparison Three Year Average Compared to 2017 Crime
2015
2016
Murder
2017
5
Average
5
1
2018
% Change
4.0
3
-25.0%
Rape
11
13
7
10.3
10
-3.2%
Robbery
55
46
31
44.0
39
-11.4%
Aggravated Assault
55
54
54
54.3
40
-26.4%
294
345
295
311.3
194
-37.7%
1,982
1,781
1,456
1,739.7
1430
-17.8%
95
104
64
87.7
70
-20.2%
7
8
4
6.3
1
-84.2%
2,378
2,238
1,819
2,145
1,695
-21.0%
Burglary Larceny Theft Motor Vehicle Theft Arson Total Property Crimes Total Violent Crimes
126
118
93
113
92
-18.3%
Total Part I Crimes
2,504
2,356
1,912
2,258
1,787
-20.8%
Activity
2015
2016
2017
Average
2018
% Change
Dispatched
41,032
43,602
42,838
42,491
42,873
0.9%
Self Initiated
58,199
73,832
93,145
75,059
84,349
12.4%
99,231
117,434
135,983
117,549
127,222
8.2%
Total
Ten Year Comparison Part I Crimes Ten Years Comparison Crime
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Average
2018
7
7
4
2
3
7
2
5
5
1
4.3
3
-30.2%
Rape
19
16
11
11
10
11
13
11
13
7
12.2
10
-18.0%
Robbery
84
70
57
36
40
51
43
55
46
31
51.3
39
-24.0%
Aggravated Assault
48
81
59
46
38
55
40
55
54
54
53.0
40
-24.5%
531
536
354
461
473
435
351
294
345
295
407.5
194
-52.4%
2,417
2,575
2,378
2,584
2,498
2,174
2,005
1,982
1,781
1,456
2,185.0
1,430
-34.6%
242
232
167
132
137
105
106
95
104
64
138.4
70
-49.4%
16
6
23
10
20
6
8
7
8
4
10.8
1
-90.7%
3,206
3,349
2,922
3,187
3,128
2,720
2,470
2,378
2,238
1,819
2,935.6
1,695
-38.2%
158
174
131
95
91
124
98
126
118
93
2,862.6
92
-23.9%
2,863 1,787
-37.6%
Murder
Burglary Larceny Motor Vehicle Theft Arson Total Property Crimes Total Violent Crimes
Total Part I Crimes
Activity
3,364 3,523 3,053 3,282 3,219 2,844 2,568 2,504 2,356 1,912
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Average
% Change
2018
% Change
Dispatched
40,447
38,701
38,935
38,775
39,729
39,558
41,032
43,602
42,838
40,402
42,873
6.1%
Self Initiated
52,058
55,877
50,470
39,990
38,085
39,992
58,199
73,832
93,145
55,739
84,349
51.3%
92,505 94,578 89,405 78,765 77,814 79,550 99,231 117,434 135,983 96,141 127,222
32.3%
Total
Incidents determined to be unfounded have been excluded from statistical data.
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Statistical Data CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY EVENTS ATTENDANCE
3,238
Reports Taken
3,989
4,670
Accident Reports
Arrest Reports
NHRA
75,129 spectators 45,393
Traffic Stops 10-61
10,960
34,040
Citations Issued
Warnings Issued
NASCAR
3,297
Field Contacts
45,166
84,121
Property Checks
Officer Initiated Calls
PARKING CITATIONS
120,567
Total Calls for Service
SWAT Tryouts
173,137 spectators
2,559 Issued 250 Voided
1,648 Paid 661 Unpaid
World Finals
41,570 spectators SOURCE CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY
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2018 Bank of America ROVAL 400
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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.
ADAM DISTRICT
Adam District comprises an area of approximately 8.6 square miles and has a residential population of over 16,000. Within the district, there are nine educational institutions 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
Captain Jeremy Baggarly
System NorthEast and the Carolina Mall.
Adam Patrol District
Compared to the 3-Year average, overall crime was down 21% in 2018. Officer self- initiation in 2018 increased 6% and total calls for service rose by 4%.
Violent crimes continued to decrease, however Adam District did see increases in Motor Vehicle Thefts in 2018 (15 in 2017 compared to 19 in 2018) and a 23% increase in Larceny from Motor Vehicles. Adam District officers conducted over 800 hours of foot patrols in 2018.
Adam District has set a goal for 2019 to decrease the number of burglaries and larcenies from vehicles by at least 10% compared to 2018. Major Jimmy Hughes
31%
8.6
28
Officers
16,000
Square Miles
800
Residential Population
Decrease In Violent Crime
Hours Of Foot Patrols
27%
19%
48%
21%
Decrease In Larceny
Decrease In Burglary
3 -Year Average Decrease In Violent Crime
3-Year Average Decrease In Overall Crime
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BAKER DISTRICT
Baker District encompasses an area of approximately 17.5 square miles and has a residential population of over 23,800 residents. There are seven educational institutions within the district as well as six recreational parks and facilities. Baker District has 10 active neighborhood partnerships. Baker District is also home to the Hartsell Ballfield complex that has on several occasions been the host of numerous AAU baseball tournaments and championships.
Captain Todd McGhee
Baker District completed 2018 with a 14% decrease in property crimes as compared to 2017. Overall crime compared to 2017, Baker District saw a decrease of 13%.
Baker Patrol District
Compared to the 3-Year average, overall crime was down 35%. These decreases are highlighted by a 59% decrease in burglaries in 2018 compared to 2017. The only significant increase that Baker District experienced in 2018 compared to 2017 was a 17% rise in Larceny from Motor Vehicles (60 in 2017 compared to 70 in 2018), but when compared to the 3-Year Average, Larceny from Motor Vehicles continued its downward trend by 21%. Baker District officers conducted over 1400 hours of foot patrols in 2018.
2019 goals for Baker District include averaging one hour of foot patrol per officer per shift to continue to strengthen community relations; and, to decrease the number of officer vehicle accidents by 25%.
17.5
28
Officers
23,800
Square Miles
Residential Population
Race Day
59%
1,400
Decrease In Burglary
Hours Of Foot Patrols
13%
14%
29%
35%
Decrease In Overall Crime
Decrease In Property Crime
3 -Year Average Decrease In Violent Crime
3-Year Average Decrease In Overall Crime
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CHARLIE DISTRICT
Charlie District covers approximately 20.7 square miles and
27,400
21
Residential Population
Officers
has a residential population of over 27,000. Within the district, there are three private schools, four public educational institutions, and another opening in 2020. With 21 officers assigned to the patrol district, Charlie District has community partnerships with 26 established neighborhoods and has two
15%
recreational facilities. As the district grows, it continues to have a mix of commercial and residential construction. Charlie District ended 2018 with an 11% increase in violent
20.7
Square Miles
3-Year Average Decrease In Overall Crime
crime and a 16% decrease in property crime. Overall crime decreased 15% in 2018 as compared to 2017 and the
Captain Alan Lee Charlie Patrol District
3-year average. The moderate increase in violent crime in 2018 was contributed to an increase in robberies within the district (two in 2017 as compared to eight in 2018).
16%
700
Officer self-initiated activity continued to rise with a 12% increase, and overall calls for service rose again in 2018 by 9%.
Hours Of Foot Patrols
Decrease In Property Crime
34%
15%
Decrease In Burglary
Decrease In Overall Crime
Charlie District officers accounted for over 700 hours of combined foot and bike patrols during 2018.
Charlie District will work to decrease the number of robberies in 2019 and will also look to increase officer visibility in areas of new construction within the district via regular patrols, along with additional foot and bike patrols. DAVID DISTRICT
David District has an area of approximately 13.6 square
24
950
Officers
Hours Of Foot And Bike Patrols
14,000
miles and a residential population of over 13,000. The district contains one high school and one middle school. With 24 officers assigned there, David District has community partnerships with five established neighborhoods and contains popular attractions such as Great Wolf Lodge, Charlotte Motor Speedway and Concord Mills Mall. David District experienced a 20% increase in violent crime
Residential Population
in 2018 as compared to 2017 (15 in 2017 compared to 18 in 2018). Property crimes continued to trend downward and finished 2018 with a 6% decrease. Overall crime in David
4%
6%
Decrease In Larceny
Decrease In Property Crime
Captain Deckster Barlowe David Patrol District
District was down 5% in 2018 as compared to 2017, and was down 14% compared to the 3-Year average. Overall calls for service decreased by 2% in 2018, but were 6% above the 3-Year average. David District officers conducted over 950 hours of combined foot and bike
5%
14%
Decrease In Overall Crime
3-Year Average Decrease In Overall Crime
patrols in 2018.
David District officers will work to improve their overall visibility in 2019 in a effort to deter crime and decrease the number of citizen vehicle accidents.
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Operations Bureau The Operations Bureau is 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.
CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
The Code Enforcement Division consists of one manager, a senior code enforcement officer and 7 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: conduct 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. COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION
The Community Outreach and Education Unit is comprised of a two sergeants 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. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
The Criminal Investigations Division is comprised of a captain, three sergeants and 10 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. In 2018 the division was assigned over 500 cases, which included incidents of homicide, serious assaults and crimes against women and children. Major Keith Eury
Code Enforcement Stats
2017 Major Crimes Case Type
% Cleared
Homicide
100.0%
Case Type
2017
2018
% change
Property Nuisance
2209
1673
-24%
Investigations (not counted until end of Q4 2015)
1234
1625
32%
BB Goals / Obstructions
31
5
-83%
Garbage & Waste (bulk piles, leaves & etc)
94
70
-25%
Minimum Housing Standards
68
73
7%
9
5
-44%
98
36
-63%
Rape
20.0%
Robbery
43.6%
Aggravated Assault
65.0%
Burglary
12.9%
Parking Violations (tickets, commercial vehicles, etc.)
293
118
-60%
Larceny Theft
38.0%
Vehicle - Front Yard Parking
350
181
-48%
MV Theft
17.1%
Vehicle Violations (junk & abandoned)
892
912
2%
Total
35.2%
Zoning Violations (signs, permits, COCs, etc.)
124
67
-46%
Stagnant Water Miscellaneous (livestock, stormwater, etc.)
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FORENSICS & PROPERTY CONTROL
Forensics & Property Control is comprised of a sergeant, 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. 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. In 2018 over 11,000 individual pieces of property were submitted to the department’s property control section. 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. 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 2018, Special Operations continued to partner with the Patrol Bureau to achieve the overall goal of reducing the levels of crime, fear of crime, and disorder while improving the quality of life for the citizens and businesses of Concord, as well as its visitors. The division is comprised of four units: Airport Unit, Public Safety Unit, Street Crimes Unit and Vice & Narcotics. AIRPORT UNIT
The department’s airport unit is comprised of a sergeant and four officers that are responsible for enhancing the safety for visitors and employees of the ConcordPadgett Regional Airport. In addition to responding to emergency and nonemergency 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, three traffic officers, a center city officer, a city hall officer, one park patrol officer, a parking enforcement officer along with nine crossing guards.
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STREET CRIMES UNIT
The Street Crimes Unit presently consists of two sergeants and two officers. The unit is utilized throughout the city in areas that are susceptible to crime and disorder. During the execution of their duties, the unit provides highly visible and proactive policing aimed at stopping and preventing street-level crime and disorder, while assisting patrol resources in reducing crime and disorder through evidencebased 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 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. 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.
Criminal Investigations Case Assignments Case Type Assaults w/ weapon
7
Aggravated Assault
3
Arson
1
Burglary Cyber Bullying / Stalking Fraud Homicide
22 4 198 3
Missing Persons / Runaways
35
Rape
11
Robbery
30
Shoot Into Occupied Property
SWAT Tryouts
Assigned
6
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Administration Bureau Commanded by Deputy Chief of Police Betty Stocks and support staff, 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.
Crime Briefing
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 in-service, and coordinating the career development program. The division also includes the records management section and customer service. Goals for the Support Services Division in 2018 include utilizing newly implemented “Policeone”, an online training resource to reduce expenses and increase officer efficiency, increasing retention of newly hired officers and veteran officers through training and programs geared to improve quality of life concepts, implementing the Army “PAYS” Partnership for Youth Success program, which allows the department to partner with the US Army to hire qualified veterans once they have completed their military obligations, and implementing a new system for tracking training hours of officers in the department. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT, ANALYSIS AND PLANNING
The Office of Management, Analysis and Planning (O.M.A.P.) 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. O.M.A.P. manages two aspects for the department:
Planning And Logistics
Hiring Report Prior Experience
Male
Female
HS
AA
BA
MBA
Prior LE
Military
Total
Education
Hispanic
2018
Sex
Black
Race White
Deputy Chief Betty Stocks
This aspect of O.M.A.P. includes a 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.
17
8
0
17
8
8
2
14
1
12
2
25
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Race Day
Additionally, 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.
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.
Separation Report
Black
Hispanic
Male
Female
Total
2018
Sex
White
Race
15
7
1
18
5
23
MPO Joel Patterson and K9 Wolf
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2018 Commendations Department for 2018. Sergeant Sabanija was selected for this award based on his heroism and lifesaving skills he utilized as he rendered aid to an individual experiencing a life threatening loss of blood.
2018 COWORKER OF THE YEAR
Sgt. Denan Sabanija Sergeant Sabanija was awarded the distinction of being Coworker of the Year for the Concord Police
Sergeant Sabanija was the first law enforcement officer to arrive on scene for the report of an attempted suicide and he immediately proceeded into the residence. Sabanija was quickly escorted to a bathroom in the back of the residence by anxious family members, where an adult male patient was found lying flat on his back in the bathtub. The male had selfinflicted lacerations. Sergeant Sabanija immediately removed his departmental issued tourniquet from his duty belt and applied it to the patient’s right
arm. He simultaneously asked for an additional tourniquet from coworkers standing by to be applied to the patient’s left arm. After applying the first tourniquet, the Concord Fire Department arrived and took over patient care. Sergeant Sabanija provided the fire department with the second tourniquet which was also applied to the patient. A week after this incident took place our department received communication from Cabarrus County EMS regarding Sergeant Sabanija’s actions which were determined to have been lifesaving. Sgt. Sabanija was also awarded the Concord Police Department Lifesaving Award for this event.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Sgt. Brian Hathcock
Officer Miranda Brady
Detective Bobby Nicely
Detective Patrick Merritt
Each officer was awarded the Distinguished Service Award for their efforts during the investigation of an incident where a female was abducted at a local business by an offender unknown to her and then sexually assaulted.
Detective Chris Gorman
Detective Ashley Hulse
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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
MPO Angel Gonzalez / MPO Garron Lawing
Detective Ashley Hulse
Both officers were awarded the Distinguished Service Award following their investigation that resulted in the arrest of individuals responsible for the burglary of a local gun store.
Detective Hulse received the Distinguished Service Award in April 2018 due to her tireless work conducting latent print comparisons and providing information that led to the arrest of many offenders for various charges including burglary and serious assaults.
Officer Steven Williams / Officer Bradley Cook Both officers were awarded the Distinguished Service Award as a result of their investigation into a spike of residential burglaries in a specific housing subdivision. As a result of the investigation those responsible were charged with six felony offenses.
Detective Bobby Nicely Detective Nicely received the Distinguished Service Award following his investigation into the thefts of large construction equipment from construction sites. In addition to his charges, Nicely was able to link the suspect to an additional 18 incidents in other jurisdictions.
Detective Larissa Beaver / Officer Tyler Luby Both officers were awarded the Distinguished Service Award following their investigation into a trend of vehicle break-ins that culminated in the responsible party being charged with over 40 felony offenses.
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COWORKERS OF THE MONTH
January 2018 – Officer Matthew Willet
February 2018 – Sgt. Kevin Berg
March 2018 – Officer Miranda Brady
April 2018 – Sgt. Brian Kennerly
May 2018 – Sgt. Kelly Seagraves
June 2018 – MPO Tracy Law
EXCELLENCE IN POLICE SERVICE AWARD
MPO Lindsie Youngo
Captain Alan Lee
MPO Lindsie Youngo received the Excellence in Police Service Award for her investigative efforts following a traffic stop that culminated in both occupants of the vehicle being charged for several residential burglaries that involved numerous stolen firearms.
Captain Lee was awarded the Community Service Award for his efforts in organizing a trip to the May race events at Charlotte Motor Speedway for a young female fan that unselfishly donated her bone marrow to her brother that was battling a life threatening disease.
July 2018 – Officer Miranda Brady / Detective Bobby Nicely
August 2018 – Officer Steven Williams
September 2018 – Sgt. Cydney McGhee / MPO Tracy Blalock
October 2018 – Officer Zach Brown / Officer Caleb Shue
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Bike To School Event
November 2018 – MPO Angie Linker
December 2018 – Officer Chris Gorman
Sergeants Promotional Ceremony
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On the Move 2018 PROMOTIONS
Promoted to the rank of Master Police Officer
Promoted to the rank of Sergeant
Michael Antonides
Jason Collins
Bradley Cook Vance McGee
Eugene Ramos
2018 RETIREMENT
Eric Cox
Tammy Drye
Angel Gonzalez
Stafford Hamilton
Joseph Hawkins
Corey Hynson
Nicole Johnson
Jeremy Julian
Greg King
Garron Lawing
Michael Lopez
Josh Shaver
Julia Soares
Jzanese Weekes
Lindsie Youngo
Deputy Chief Betty Stocks
MPO Ron Ferrell
MPO Roger Landers
Sergeant Tim Hartsell
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