Elk Grove Police Department Annual Report 2021

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THE STATISTICAL DATA CONTAINED IN THIS ANNUAL REPORT IS CONSIDERED PRELIMINARY AND APPROXIMATE, PENDING THE TRANSITION MID-YEAR FROM UNIFORM CRIME REPORTING (UCR) TO THE NATIONAL INCIDENT-BASED REPORTING SYSTEM (NIBRS).

YOU'LL FIND THAT OUR STATS LOOK A LITTLE DIFFERENT THIS YEAR! CHECK OUT OUR "CRIME STATISTICS" PAGE TO LEARN MORE.

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2021: A YEAR OF COMING TOGETHER

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ABOUT ELK GROVE

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OUR ORGANIZATION

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MISSION, VISION, VALUES

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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PROBLEM-ORIENTED POLICING

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HOMELESS OUTREACH

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TRAFFIC

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PROPERTY & EVIDENCE

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DISPATCH

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RECORDS

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REAL-TIME INFORMATION CENTER

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INTELLIGENCE LED POLICING

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CRIME STATISTICS

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CASE STUDY: 4TH OF JULY

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ANIMAL SERVICES

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VIPS & COMMUNITY AMBASSADORS

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HIRING & DEMOGRAPHICS

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PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

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CITY PARTNERSHIPS

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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

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STATEMENT FROM THE ASSISTANT CHIEF

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STATEMENT FROM THE CHIEF

STATEMENT FROM THE CHIEF E L K

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D E P A R T M E N T

As we all know, 2020 was an unprecedented year and, in that year, we learned to adapt. In 2021, we were intentional with finding innovative ways to reconnect with our community.

I am beyond proud of the men and women of the Elk Grove Police Department and the members of the Elk Grove community who shared that same desire to reconnect.

Elk Grove is a unique and special community. It is clear there was and still is a strong desire for our organization and community to continue to build that relationship and associated trust through meaningful interactions.

As I have announced my intent to retire in Spring of 2022, I am honored and humbled to have served this great organization and amazing community for the past 17 years. As a resident, I will continue to support the Elk Grove Police Department and the next generation of leaders.

Timothy Albright

Chief of Police

2 0 2 1 A YEAR OF COMING TOGETHER E L K

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P O L I C E

D E P A R T M E N T

In last year's Annual Report, the word of the year was adaptive; 2020 challenged our organization and our community. 2021 was our opportunity to reconnect, and together, we experienced a year of substantial growth throughout our city.

# T O G E T H E R WE RECONNECTED IN

WE ADAPTED IN

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From events at Old Town Plaza to National Night Out celebrations, we emerged from 2020 and came together as a community! We look forward to continued growth, intentional connections, and citywide collaborations in 2022.

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C O L L A B O R A T I O N

ABOUT ELK GROVE E L K

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P O L I C E

D E P A R T M E N T

Through the efforts and expertise of Harriet Eddy, then principal of Elk Grove Union High School, the Elk Grove Branch Library was established in 1908, and was the first in the state of California. What started in a high school DID hallway in 1908 has grown and relocated YOU many times to meet the needs of our W KNO community. In 2008, it was upgraded to ? a building with over 13,000 square feet, which it has already outgrown! In 2021, the City of Elk Grove acquired the former Rite Aid building at 9260 Elk Grove Boulevard and are continuing design work for relocation of the library.

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READ MORE ABOUT THE LIBRARY AND ELK GROVE HISTORY AT WWW.ELKGROVEHISTORICALSOCIETY.COM

C I T Y

C O U N C I L

D I S T R I C T S

There are five elected representatives on the Elk Grove City Council; the Mayor and four council members. Council members are elected by district, and the office of the elective mayor is decided by Elk Grove voters.

COUNCIL MAP

Mayor

Bobbie Singh-Allen

DISTRICT 1

DISTRICT 2

Darren Suen

Pat Hume

DISTRICT 3

DISTRICT 4

COUNCIL DISTRICTS Kevin Spease

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Stephanie Nguyen

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OUR ORGANIZATION E L K

G R O V E

Chief Timothy Albright

P O L I C E

D E P A R T M E N T

Assistant Chief Bobby Davis

Chief of Police

Professional Standards

Office of the Chief

Media & Community Engagement

Budget & Finance Services

Captain Paul Solomon

Captain Rodney Rego

Captain Ryan Elmore

Investigations Division

Support Services Division

Operations Division

Investigations Street Crimes Forensics Community Resources

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Records Property & Evidence Animal Services Dispatch Real-Time Information Center

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Patrol Special Operations K-9 Unit Crisis Response Unit

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mission, vision, values E L K

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CORE VALUES

MISSION

VISION

To continually improve the quality of life in Elk Grove through:

Through dedicated and highly skilled staff, we aspire to deliver worldclass public safety service that meets the changing needs of a diverse community through partnerships built on mutual respect and trust

Strong community outreach and partnerships Fair and impartial interactions Promoting public safety through prevention, intervention, and enforcement Developing and promoting a diverse professional work force

D E P A R T M E N T

EMPATHY

We demonstrate sensitivity and compassion for others

COLLABORATION

We dedicate ourselves to working with stakeholders to find solutions to emerging community and organizational challenges

DIVERSITY

We embrace the uniqueness of all members of our community and our organization

SAFETY

We commit to providing a safe environment through which all can enjoy a high quality of life

RESPECT

We respect all members of our community and organization and create an environment that encourages teamwork, innovation, and excellence

INTEGRITY

We pledge to uphold our position of trust by maintaining the highest ethical standards and adhering to the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics

SERVICE

We proudly provide professional service in a manner that is fair, courteous, responsive, efficient and effective

C H I E F ' S

C O M M U N I T Y

A D V I S O R Y

B O A R D

Our Chief's Community Advisory Board (CAB) works with the Chief of Police in the formation of strategies, development of policing concepts, and increasing public awareness regarding policy issues. The CAB acts solely in an advisory capacity and is driven by the creativity and vision of its members; It is intended to be an expression of the Elk Grove community's viewpoints. #TOGETHER For more information about the CAB: https://bit.ly/3eoveP3 https://youtu.be/tjPxuW7lxhA www.elkgrovepd.org # T O GET H E R

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT E L K

G R O V E

P O L I C E

D E P A R T M E N T

The Media and Community Engagement Unit was created in the Spring of 2021, with outreach beginning in August. This unit consists of a Sergeant, two Public Information Officers, and a Community Engagement Specialist. The Community Engagement Unit uses tangible strategies to engage in productive dialogue, form strong partnerships, and identify meaningful solutions.

They're focused on connecting with our community

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by hosting events that allow for introductions, encourage conversation, and establish relationships with local residents.

What's the difference between Community Engagement and Problem-Oriented Policing?

Community Engagement focuses on opportunities for one-on-one or small group conversations

Problem-Oriented Policing focuses on ongoing quality of life issues within the community

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HOW MANY OF THE Community Engagement UNIT'S EVENTS IN 2021 DID YOU ATTEND? In 2021, the Community Engagement Unit organized the department's first-time participation in National Faith & Blue Weekend. National Faith & Blue is a collaborative effort to build bridges, break biases, and build partnerships through faith. It is based on the premise that strong communities are built on mutual respect and understanding.

Over a few days, EGPD visited and engaged in conversations at eight different houses of worship to connect even more with our community. # T O GET H E R

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1,757

81,800+ CALLS FOR SERVICE

ARRESTS

7,700+ reports taken

2,120 CITATIONS ISSUED BY PATROL PERSONNEL # T O GET H E R

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SPECIALTY ASSIGNMENTS E L K

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Honor Guard

K9

D E P A R T M E N T

Range

We happily welcomed a new member to our K9 team in December.

Meet K9 Drago!

SRO

School Resource Officer

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MCST Mobile Crisis Support Team

2020 presented new challenges for students, parents, teachers, and School Resource Officers (SROs). In 2021, SROs overcame the challenges of online school and assisted in reintegrating students safely. Elk Grove Unified School District Safety and Security, who contracts with the Sacramento Sheriff's Office, is the primary agency responsible for campus safety and security at all EGUSD schools. EGPD has two dedicated SROs who are assigned to the district full-time. This allows for a collaborative approach with the primary goal of keeping students and staff safe.

Besides their responsibility for the safety and security of school campuses, SROs mentor the students and work #TOGETHER with campus administrators.

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CRISIS RESPONSE UNIT E L K

G R O V E

P O L I C E

D E P A R T M E N T

Elk Grove Police Department's Crisis Response Unit consists of three teams, who work #TOGETHER to keep our community safe.

Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)

M O B I L E

Hostage Negotiations Team (HNT)

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Tactical Dispatch Team (TDT)

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These teams also utilize our new Mobile Command Center, first introduced in 2020.

The Mobile Command Center (MCC) allows responders to access tools, technology, and other resources to support their operations in the field. The Mobile Command Center has been used on SWAT operations, police funerals, large community events, and it even made its first debut at this year's Trunk or Treat event in October and the Parade of Lights event in December!

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I N T E G R I T Y

INVESTIGATIONS E L K

G R O V E

P O L I C E

D E P A R T M E N T

The EGPD Investigations Bureau is organized to best fit the unique needs of Elk Grove. Detectives are divided into one of four units: PROPERTY CRIMES - PERSON CRIMES - FAMILY SERVICES - STREET CRIMES Each unit focuses on different types of investigations, and come together when necessary.

These teams are also assisted by FORENSICS, who process crime scenes, manage fingerprint identification, and conduct other investigative tasks.

600+ 110 CASES INVESTIGATED

312

CRIME SCENES PROCESSED

CASES SUBMITTED WITH LATENT PRINT EVIDENCE

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MISSING PERSONS CASES INVESTIGATED AND CLOSED

FORENSIC INVESTIGATORS USE TECHNOLOGY BY ENTERING CARTRIDGES INTO THE INTEGRATED BALLISTIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (IBIS), WHICH ALLOWS INVESTIGATORS TO COMPARE CARTRIDGE CASES FOUND AT CRIME SCENES OR LINK CRIME GUNS TO CRIME SCENES

In March 2021, our community members donated several "comfort bags" to our detectives. They allow us to provide victims in need with a bag full of snacks, personal hygiene products, and a warm blanket.

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On June 29th 2021 at approximately 2:23am, DISPATCH received a report of a shooting in the Holiday Inn Hotel parking lot. Responding units located a subject with gunshot wounds in the parking lot and attempted life-saving measures, but were unsuccessful. PATROL conducted an initial search, obtained surveillance video, and communicated relevant information to responding detectives. While detectives and Forensic Investigators began their investigation, staff from the REAL-TIME INFORMATION CENTER (RTIC) located a vehicle of interest. While the STREET CRIMES UNIT began surveillance on a potential suspect, DETECTIVES from different units worked diligently to secure several search warrants. Crime scene evidence obtained from our FORENSICS team helped detectives establish probable cause quickly for an arrest warrant. With the help of our outside agency partners, the suspect was apprehended and booked into the Sacramento County Jail for murder.

Through the collaborative efforts of the many personnel involved in the case, as well as the use of RTIC technology, the suspect was placed under arrest in less than 15 HOURS after committing this crime. # T O GET H E R

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40%

INCREASE IN PROJECT LIFESAVER PARTICIPANTS

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CHILDREN IN NEED RECEIVED TOYS FROM THE 2021 HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE

D E P A R T M E N T

94 136

CHILDREN RECEIVED FREE BICYCLE HELMETS FROM AT OUR 2021 HELMET GIVEAWAY EVENT VEHICLES "ETCHED" AT OUR 2021 ETCH & CATCH EVENTS TO DETER CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFTS

The Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) unit organized the department's first

RETAIL THEFT REPORTING SYMPOSIUM

intended to provide retail stakeholders with the tools, knowledge, and networking capabilities to best address retail theft. The symposium included representatives from the California Highway Patrol, California Retailers Association, and the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office. With greater community and stakeholder involvement, we can be more effective in combating retail theft.

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Elk Grove Police Explorer Post #625 is dedicated to preparing young men and women for a career in law enforcement by developing a fundamental understanding of police procedures, duties, and concepts.

The program is available for persons between the age of 14-20. In 2021, our Explorers attended 37 meetings!

E X P L O R E R S

We have several employees who are former Explorers; here's two of them!

Interested? Check out https://bit.ly/36JGbGj # T O GET H E R

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Our Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) team has a dedicated

H O M E L E S S

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T E A M

which allows us to dedicate resources solely focused on working #TOGETHER to ensure our city is safe, clean, and welcoming. Our Homeless Outreach Team works with the community, numerous support agencies, and our homeless population to ensure all of our citizens are safe through a careful balance of enforcement, assistance, and dedication of resources.

Our Outreach Team takes the time to find those experiencing homelessness resources through referrals, advocacy, and support. The City of Elk Grove's dedication to homeless outreach is a collaborative effort between City of Elk Grove personnel, the Elk Grove Police Department, and our many partners. Thanks to this teamwork, we're using creative solutions to provide services to our unhoused community members unlike ever before!

Here are some of the (many) things the team - and their area partners - do to support our community:

ASSIST WITH CAMP CLEAN-UPS AND PROVIDE HOUSING ALTERNATIVES

IMPLEMENT THE TRASH CLEAN-UP INCENTIVE PROGRAM

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58,010

(GROCERY GIFT CARDS FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO CLEAN UP THEIR SPACES)

CAMP CLEAN UPS IN 2021

POUNDS OF TRASH REMOVED FROM CITY PROPERTY

COORDINATE WITH PROJECT ROOM KEY, OUR HOMELESS NAVIGATOR, THE ELK GROVE FOOD BANK, AND ELK GROVE'S HOMELESS ASSISTANCE RESOURCE TEAM (HART) This year,

900+

the City of Elk Grove announced a new network of city, service, and faith- based organizations operating overnight warming

HOMELESS OUTREACH CONTACTS, EITHER THROUGH SELF-INITIATED EVENTS OR CALLS FOR SERVICE FROM DISPATCH # T O GET H E R

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centers for those in need.

Read more at: www.elkgrovecity.org/owl

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TRAFFIC E L K

G R O V E

P O L I C E

D E P A R T M E N T

1,100+ 3,451 COLLISIONS

CITATIONS ISSUED BY TRAFFIC PERSONNEL

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DUI-FOCUSED OPERATIONS

SPECIAL OPERATIONS FOCUSED ON BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

(ENFORCEMENT EVENTS & CHECKPOINTS)

The Traffic Unit's overarching goal is to reduce traffic-related deaths and injuries by changing driving behaviors through education, engineering, and enforcement. Education efforts include community meetings, social media efforts, and safety events such as a "Bike Rodeo," which is a clinic to teach children the skills and precautions to ride a bicycle safely. Further efforts to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in crashes is enhanced through the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program through the California Office of Traffic Safety. This grant provides funding to focus on primary collision factors such as speed, distracted driving, and driving under the influence. As part of the Community Resources Bureau, the Traffic Unit regularly provides assistance at special events such as Run to Feed the Hunger, 4th of July festivities, and numerous other events.

what causes collisions in elk grove?

22350 cvc SPEED VIOLATION

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RED LIGHT VIOLATION

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TRAFFIC E L K

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P O L I C E

D E P A R T M E N T

Prior to the release of this Annual Report, the Elk Grove Police Department suffered the devastating loss of one of our own.

Motor Officer Tyler "Ty" Lenehan was involved in an on-duty collision with a wrong-way driver on January 21, 2022 and succumbed to his injuries. For the first time in 16 years, the Elk Grove Police Department lost a hero. Thank you for your sacrifice, "Motor-24."

R E S P E C T

PROPERTY & EVIDENCE AND DISPATCH

DISPATCH

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P O L I C E

D E P A R T M E N T

186,291 96.61%

INCOMING PHONE CALLS RECEIVED

ANSWERED IN 15 SECONDS OR LESS

55,988 911 CALLS

130,303

NON-EMERGENCY CALLS

WE RECEIVED 16,505 MORE CALLS IN 2021 THAN WE DID IN 2020; THAT'S AN 8.9% INCREASE!

PROPERTY & EVIDENCE

The Property and Evidence Unit is tasked with receiving, storing, tracking, and disposing of property and evidence collected by units in the field. Items collected include drugs, weapons, money, electronics, furniture, bicycles, and more. They ensure that property is maintained in the same condition as received, and preserve the integrity of evidence being held for court exhibits.

362 651 6,315 FIREARMS RECEIVED

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TOTAL ITEMS RECEIVED IN 2021

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RECORDS E L K

G R O V E

P O L I C E

11,700+

1,700+

requests for records processed by Police Records Technicians, averaging approximately 981 per month

This year, the Records Bureau converted over

D E P A R T M E N T

arrest filing packages provided to Superior Court, averaging 33 packages per week

80,000

reports

to a compatible format for the new Records Management System (RMS). The conversion was a tedious process that required concentration and accuracy

In 2021, the Records Bureau helped guide the department through a major change in data collection, report writing, and dispatch procedures:

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The first Mobile Data Terminals, or MDTs, were installed in police cars in the 1980s over 40 years ago! # T O GET H E R

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is the department's new Records Management System platform that provides NIBRS reporting capabilities, insightful analytics, and streamlined workflows. With this platform, officers are able to complete thorough, accurate reports in a timely manner. It also replaced our Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system. Imagine having to use a completely new computer program when answering or responding to live 911 calls! With a great team of trainers and motivated staff, EGPD maintained continuity of department operations throughout the entire transition.

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REAL-TIME INFORMATION CENTER R T I C E L K

G R O V E

P O L I C E

D E P A R T M E N T

The Real-Time Information Center utilizes new, creative, innovative strategies to keep the community safe. From supporting criminal investigations to searching for missing persons and assisting outside agencies, the Real-Time Information Center is always looking for ways to improve our community.

PROVIDES REAL-TIME ASSISTANCE AND COORDINATION TO PROVIDE HEIGHTENED SAFETY FOR SPECIAL EVENTS, CRITICAL INCIDENTS, MISSING PERSONS, TRAFFIC COLLISIONS, ETC.

SERVES AS THE HUB OF INFORMATION, INTELLIGENCE, AND COMMUNICATION PROVIDES EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS RESOURCES FOR THE CITY OF ELK GROVE

IN 2021 OUR STAFF ENGAGED IN

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ILP-LED TASKS!

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Our RTIC was the winner of the 2021 California Police Chief's Association (CPCA) Excellence in Technology Innovation Award. Each year, a single agency is selected for their efforts in leveraging technology through informative, transformational and effective uses.

EGPD uses Intelligence-Led Policing (ILP) strategies, which allow for a strategic, data-led approach. You may see officers conducting ILP tasks by paying extra attention to school zones, monitoring neighborhoods who suffer from late-night speeding violations, or conducting added parking lot patrols during the holiday shopping season. We meet twice a month to pick a "problem" by evaluating statistics, citizen feedback, mapping tools, and area crime trends. With each problem comes an ILP task, full of resources, tools, and innovative ways to mitigate the issue. ILP relies on community involvement, employee engagement, collaboration, and dedication to the community and the problems that affect our citizens, no matter how big or small.

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part 1 crimes

COMPARING JANUARY-DECEMBER IN 2020 TO JANUARY-DECEMBER IN 2021

PART 1 VIOLENT CRIME 2 0 2 0 V S 2 0 2 1 500 400 300 200 100

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2021

D E P A R T M E N T

NIBRS

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D u e t o d i s c r e p a n c ie s in h o w c rime s a r e c l a s s i f i e d a n d p r o se c ute d f ro m s t a t e t o s t a t e , N I B R S is d e sign e d to p r o v i d e a n a t i o n wid e vie w o f c r ime w i t h a c o m m o n " l an guage . " N I B R S will a l l o w f o r a m o r e a c c urate ac c o un t o f c r i m e i n E l k G r o v e , an d will allo w u s t o r e s p o n d m o r e e ff e c tive ly to c rime t r e n d s a n d c r i m i n al in c id e n ts.

Since the transition occurred in November 2021, this year's statistics are slightly different.

But, next year we'll have a more accurate "view" of Elk Grove.

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More information means more intelligence, and more intelligence means more effective policing!

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As law enforcement agencies work to combat the region's catalytic converter theft problem, our crime analysts reviewed hundreds of calls for service, examined related surveillance footage provided by citizens, and collaborated with local jurisdictions.

Crime analysts in the region meet regularly and work #TOGETHER to identify trends throughout the area.

Our crime analysts work directly with investigators, reviewing crime trends and working alongside crime analysts across the state. EGPD also embeds a crime analyst into the Real-Time Information Center, allowing patrol officers access to real-time analysis and connection to regional trends and intelligence. # T O GET H E R

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CASE STUDY: 4TH OF JULY E L K

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D E P A R T M E N T

While every unit is different, we all work #TOGETHER. Often times, we have to collaborate to solve unique problems. To ensure safety at our multiple 4th of July events, and address the region's illegal fireworks problem, we decided to get creative this year! By using crime analysts, our Real-Time Information Center, Intelligence-Led Policing, and a number of other resources, here's a summary of July 4, 2021:

Dispatch received

To alleviate the strain on dispatch, and provide citizens options for easy reporting of illegal fireworks activity, we provided a variety of electronic reporting options as an alternative...

72%

more calls on the 4th of July than their daily average call volume

140+

1,000+

City, Police and volunteer personnel were dedicated to all July 4th events in Elk Grove

r e p o r t s

Every report was analyzed by our staff and plotted on a map to chart area hotspots and give beat officers places to provide added patrol

With the help of our Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) pilots, we observed inprogress illegal fireworks activity from the air, which allowed RTIC to guide specialized teams directly to each suspect, and allowed citations to be issued solely from the video evidence we collected. # T O GET H E R

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We created HOTSHEETS, evaluating data from prior years through heatmapping techniques. After developing heatmaps from community tips, we could more easily identify hot spot areas. Crime analysts used this data to predict where future illegal fireworks activity would occur. Using this tool, a patrol officer conducted extra patrol in an area identified in the hotsheet, and observed illegal fireworks activity right away! The suspect was contacted, given a citation, and their illegal fireworks were confiscated.

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ANIMAL SERVICES E L K

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D E P A R T M E N T

2,882 1,629 1,354 animals vaccinated

1,004 animals fostered

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vips & community aMbassadors E L K

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P O L I C E

D E P A R T M E N T

Community Ambassadors positively represent our community, educate and inform residents about events and resources in Elk Grove, engage community members, answer general questions/provide resources, and have a working knowledge of City and Police functions.

VIPS are recruited directly from active Community Ambassadors. www.elkgrovepd.org/ambassador

5,892

hours served by VIPS

(after returning to work in May)

Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) provide residential vacation checks, fingerprinting services, and serve in nearly every unit within our department. After their service was partially paused during the height of the pandemic, we were happy to welcome them back into service in May 2021.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Congratulations, DON GILHOOLY! Don works on the truck crew, but has stepped up in any other area asked of him and taken on several leadership roles in the city's OWL project, Great Plates Delivered, the UAS team, and many more.

He takes initiative to improve the delivery of projects and is always thinking of the best way to serve Elk Grove. In early 2021, Don assisted with free vaccination clinics setup throughout Elk Grove, showing his dedication to service.

# T O GET H E R

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Our last recruits of 2021 loading their duty weapons for the first time after being sworn in as Elk Grove Police Department's newest police officers # T O GET H E R

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PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS E L K

G R O V E

P O L I C E

D E P A R T M E N T

This year, our employees received training in a number of different topics:

de-escalation & duty to intercede

high-speed emergency vehicle operation

principled policing

crisis intervention

arrest control

firearms training UPDATE

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EMERGING PUBLIC SAFETY TECHNOLOGY

2021 COMPLAINTS*

USE OF FORCE data

Chemical Agent/ CS Gas

crime analysis techniques

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CITY PARTNERSHIPS E L K

G R O V E

P O L I C E

D E P A R T M E N T

The Elk Grove Police Department works #TOGETHER with a number of city partners in an effort to keep Elk Grove safe. Here's some of them:

Cosumnes Fire Department

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Cosumnes CSD Parks & Recreation

City of Elk Grove Partners

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C E N T E R S

During a recent Atmospheric River storm event, our Real-Time Information Center (RTIC) was used as a Storm Operations Center (SOC). The SOC consisted of staff from Public Works, Traffic Operations, Police Dispatch, and the RTIC. The SOC used our comprehensive video management system to monitor flooded intersections and report them to Public Works in real time.

This streamlined the reporting system and helped with response time. It also reduced the outgoing call load that Police Dispatch would typically have to make, ultimately allowing them to focus on higher priority calls. # T O GET H E R

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community partnerships E L K

G R O V E

P O L I C E

D E P A R T M E N T

We are proud of all our community partnerships, but here are two of them that we'd like to highlight!

FLY BRAVE FOUNDATION The Fly Brave Foundation serves individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities through employment training, social and life skills workshops, and fitness programs. #TOGETHER with the Elk Grove Police Department, the FLY FIT PROGRAM buddies up EGPD officers and staff with disabled individuals (ages 5 and over) to exercise in a safe environment that encourages physical activity and a healthy lifestyle.

VISIONS IN MOTION Visions in Motion teaches independent living skills to developmentally and intellectually disabled adults (18 and older) in our community through its adult day program. They work #TOGETHER with the Elk Grove Police Department to build stronger lines of communication between our disabled community and public safety professionals.

Visions in Motion developed a special training program, which allows law enforcement personnel to recognize and appropriately respond to individuals with disabilities. # T O GET H E R

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HOW YOU CAN HELP E L K

G R O V E

P O L I C E

D E P A R T M E N T

The success of the Elk Grove Police Department relies on our community. We are always humbled by our amazing citizens' support of first responders and commitment to the overall safety and well being of our community.

how CAN YOU help us keep Elk Grove safe?

EXCHANGE SAFELY

HELP SOLVE A CRIME

REGISTER YOUR CAMERAS

by using our anonymous online form at www.elkgrovepd.org

so we can contact you to assist with a police investigation if needed

by conducting private party transactions or child custody exchanges at the Community Exchange Zone at 8400 Laguna Palms Way

KEEP LOVED ONES SAFE by enrolling in Project Lifesaver, a program designed to enhance safety for residents with Alzheimer's Disease, autism, or other conditions that make a loved one likely to wander and get lost Want to know more? Visit our website under "Community Programs" The EGPD Citizens' Academy is a ten-week program designed to inform and teach interested citizens the various aspects of municipal policing. Visit our website to submit an application! # T O GET H E R

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STATEMENT FROM THE assistant chief E L K

G R O V E

P O L I C E

D E P A R T M E N T

Although 2021 was a year full of angst, adversities, and fear related to the COVID-19 pandemic, it turned out to be a great year at the Elk Grove Police Department. Our employee family came back together for in-person interactions, and we were finally able to reconnect with our community.

We always look forward to sharing our year in review with you through our Annual Report, and this year is no different. Our department worked tirelessly this past year to provide professional, empathetic, and quality customer service-based interactions with our community. There is always room for growth, and we will continue to strive towards that goal.

Our entire organization looks forward to what 2022 will bring, and we invite you to continue to engage with us and share our successes together as a city. We continue our efforts to be one of the safest communities to live in, with one of the most unique police departments around.

Bobby Davis

Assistant Chief of Police

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CREATED BY THE REAL-TIME INFORMATION CENTER