2022 Frisco Police Department Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT

FRISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Frisco Police Department accomplished much in the past year, even as we continue to operate in an extremely fast-paced, fast-growing environment Our achievements this past year are thanks to the collective support of our community, City Council, City Manager’s Office, and most of all, the great men and women who serve at FPD.

Keeping up in a rapidly growing city means that hiring is critical. In 2022, our department hired more people than ever in our history, totaling sixty-two new employees (thirty-three for police positions and twenty-nine for civilian positions). These new members of our PD family came from both here in Texas and from seven other states, bringing with them vast knowledge and experience Out-ofstate officers with experience made up 62% of our sworn hires To help facilitate this influx of new officers, the Personnel and Training Unit successfully implemented a Lateral Academy to assist in on-boarding those with experience from out-of-state.

In 2022, our department continued to demonstrate a commitment to the professional development of those in our PD family, and our growth has provided numerous opportunities for them to apply their skills This past year saw an unprecedented eighteen promotions and included: one Assistant Chief, one Deputy Chief, one Lieutenant, four Sergeants, five Corporals, one Records Supervisor, one Office Manager, one Victim Assistance Supervisor, two Senior Emergency Communications Officers, and one Senior Detention Officer. Opportunities will continue to be part of our growing department and will not just present themselves through promotions. Our specialized units will continue to expand, and new units will

be formed to continue to meet the needs of our city

Our department continued to demonstrate a commitment to the future leaders of Frisco by ensuring that our school campuses remain safe Thanks to the great partnership with Frisco ISD, we implemented a new School Resource Officer Elementary School Rover program that dedicates three SROs focused solely on our youngest residents. In addition to providing an additional layer of security, this program seeks to foster relationships between our officers and the students and faculty on each campus. Moreover, our department and School Resource Officer Unit worked with members of the school district and the Frisco Fire Department to conduct a large-scale training exercise called “Operation Wolverine” This collaborative effort provided an opportunity for our personnel to train in active threat response and takeaway vital information to further safeguard our schools

Our department continued to demonstrate a commitment to the safety of those within our city by maintaining our low response times, adding officers on the street, and strengthening our recruiting and training. By analyzing calls for service, population growth, and other metrics, the patrol district boundaries were redrawn and included a plan to implement two new districts to be staffed by officers 24 hours a day. By adding new officers, we also developed a plan to expand our power shift to provide even more coverage around the city during hours with the highest call load We continued to build on our training and hiring infrastructure by adding officers to our Personnel and Training Unit, with a continued emphasis on finding the best applicants and expanding the knowledge base and skills of those already here.

These are just a few of the significant highlights that the hardworking men and women of Frisco PD have been focused on this last year. Thanks to their efforts, Frisco was recognized for the second year in a row as “The Safest City in America” by SmartAsset. While we are honored by this distinction, we will continue to be committed to identifying ways to even better serve Frisco

David A. Shilson, Chief of Police

2,831 ARRESTS

2022 BY THE NUMBERS

125,479 CALLS FOR SERVICE

3,765 CRASHES

4:15 PRIORITY 1 RESPONSE TIME (AVERAGE)

COMMAND STAFF

Command Staff

Sworn Civilian

ACCREDITATION

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) was created in 1979 as a credentialing authority to address what was seen as a need to enhance law enforcement as a profession and to improve the industry. The CALEA Accreditation programs provide public safety agencies with an opportunity to voluntarily meet an established set of professional standards, which require:

• Comprehensive and uniform written directives that clearly define authority, performance, and responsibilities

• Reports and analyses to make fact-based and informed management decisions.

• Preparedness to address natural or man-made critical incidents

• Community relationship-building and maintenance

• Independent review by subject matter experts

• Continuous pursuit of excellence through annual reviews and other assessment measures

The Frisco Police Department initially became a CALEA Advanced Law Enforcement Accredited Agency in 2008. Since then, the department has been reviewed each year and successfully received reaccreditation in 2011, 2014, 2017 and 2021 (at the end of each three-year accreditation cycle).

The Frisco Emergency Communications Center received its initial Communications Accreditation certification in 2017 and successfully received reaccreditation with Excellence in 2021.

Frisco serves as one of ten accredited police departments in the country that CALEA has been chosen to share departmental policies with other law enforcement agencies. CALEA created a policy resource library to provide real-world examples of how these accredited agencies are developing their model policies.

In 2022, annual reviews were conducted by CALEA assessors of department’s Law Enforcement and Communications accreditation programs. Both programs received successful reports of compliance.

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The Personnel Unit is responsible for ensuring that the most qualified, motivated and diverse group of applicants is pursued and hired for all sworn and civilian positions. The unit wants each applicant to feel their potential is seen and valued so that that applicant wants to be a part of our Frisco PD community.

Hiring is accomplished by word-of-mouth recruiting, advertising in publications and social media, hosting and attending hiring events, and attending career fairs.

In 2022, the Personnel Unit held one hiring event and attended eight career fairs around the metroplex and state. Of the nearly 900 potential applicants spoken to: 193 applied with Frisco PD; over 100 tested during six exams, and 33 officers were hired. The department also hired over 29 civilian employees.

TRAINING

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The Training Unit is responsible for providing job-related training to all police personnel with the goal of:

• Enhancing employee productivity and effectiveness by increasing job knowledge

• Enhancing the career development of all employees, through continual training as well as providing employees with the opportunity for individual growth within the department

• Promoting cooperation and unity of purpose among employees through mutual understanding

• Providing all employees with the most diverse, comprehensive, and realistic training and education available

These goals are accomplished by hosting classes at FPD facilities, coordinating registration and attendance of employees at training events, tracking training hours, and maintaining training documents. Additionally, the Training Unit oversees the education and attendance of new police recruits at various regional police academies.

In 2022, the Training Unit coordinated over 33,400 hours of training, including over 12,100 hours of in-service training and over 19,500 hours of outside training for PD personnel. By hosting outside organizations and participating in a training consortium, the unit saved the department approximately $9,400 in expenses.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

The Professional Standards Unit (PSU) is dedicated to ensuring and maintaining the professionalism of the agency and its members. This is accomplished by conducting internal investigations on all complaints of misconduct against any member of the Frisco Police Department. The objectives of the Professional Standards Unit include the protection of the public, the department, and the employee. Additionally, PSU manages policy and procedure updates as well as training recommendations.

In 2022, the Professional Standards Unit investigated five incidents involving a total of five employees. All five investigations were initiated based on information gathered from an internal source. All investigations that started in 2022 are complete and a disposition was reached for each one.

RESPONSE-TO-RESISTANCE

Every single response-to-resistance (RTR) incident is reviewed by each involved employee’s chain of command. In addition, each incident is also independently reviewed by the Response-to-Resistance Board (chaired by the PSU sergeant and staffed with at least one defensive tactics instructor and at least one line-level officer.) The board is separate from the review conducted by the employee’s chain of command and adds an additional layer of transparency and accountability. At its conclusion, the review should indicate whether policy, training, equipment, or disciplinary issues should be addressed.

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The total RTR number includes all incidents where force was used, including lower levels of force (ex. Empty-hand control).

Force That amount of “active power, strength or energy” which is necessary to overcome a suspect’s physical resistance. State law provides that in making an arrest, all reasonable means are permitted to be used in effecting that arrest; however, no greater force shall be resorted to than is reasonable and necessary to secure the arrest and detention of the accused.

Non-deadly force Force employed which is neither likely, nor intended to cause serious bodily injury or death

Less lethal force A concept of planning and force application which promotes operational objectives with less potential for causing death or serious physical injury than lethal force police tactics

Deadly force State law defines “Deadly Force” as “force that is intended or known, by the actor to cause, or in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing, death or serious bodily injury”

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF

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The Office of the Chief is responsible for all expenditures for the department, as well as playing a major role in creating the department’s annual budget presentation. Additionally, the office is also responsible for processing personnel changes, planning promotional ceremonies, retirement ceremonies, and the annual awards banquet.

In 2022, the Office of the Chief coordinated the move of the annual awards banquet to a new and larger location. The increased capacity allowed for more personnel to attend, resulting in the largest banquet in the department’s history.

Additionally, the office processed:

• Over 750 requisitions for purchases (not including city card purchases)

• Over 350 payments for trainings, including payment for travel to training locations and grant-funded trainings

• Over 350 employee evaluations

QUARTERMASTER

The Quartermaster Unit is responsible for managing the department’s uniforms and equipment, serving over 300 sworn and civilian employees. As part of its responsibilities, the unit frequently conducts wear tests of new items to ensure that personnel have uniforms and equipment that are durable, yet comfortable, while maintaining a professional appearance.

In 2022, major accomplishments of the Quartermaster unit included the roll out of new ballistic helmets, as well as the issuance of duty rigs and firearms as part of the department’s new standardization policy.

In addition, Quartermaster John Dicksa was named the department’s Civilian of the Year (his second time receiving the award).

The Operations Bureau is the largest and most visible component of the Frisco Police Department. It is comprised of:

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The Patrol Division is responsible for providing front-line service to the community and is the backbone of the police department.

The duties of Officers within the division include:

• Protecting life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances

• Proactively patrolling assigned areas

• Responding to calls for service

• Preparing written reports

• Conducting preliminary investigations and interviews

• Placing under arrest offenders or wanted persons

TRAFFIC AND PARKING ENFORCEMENT

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The Traffic Unit is primarily responsible for reducing the harm caused by criminal traffic violators and vehicular crashes through education, inspection, and enforcement. The unit of thirteen sworn personnel utilizes squad cars and motorcycles for speed enforcement, commercial vehicle inspections, crash reconstruction, and criminal traffic investigations.

Officers in the unit:

• Utilize data driven initiatives, such as the Strategic Traffic Enforcement Program grant, to target geographical areas that are more prone to reoccurring crashes

• Support the agency as instructors in various professional disciplines such as firearms, defensive tactics, emergency vehicle operations, motor operations, Taser operations, physical fitness, and bicycle patrol operations

• Serve on other specialized units such as SWAT, Containment, and Bicycle Patrol

Additionally, two Parking Enforcement Officers compliment the unit by addressing minor parking violations, traffic complaints, and city ordinance violations across the city. Their efforts provide an extra layer of citizen support while reducing minor calls loads from police officers.

In 2022, the Traffic Unit celebrated several significant accomplishments. The Motor Unit celebrated their 20th anniversary, and Sergeant Julio Vargas became the first sergeant in the department’s history to ride a motor. Also, NHTSA selected Officer T.D. Mrozinski to serve on their MMUCC Committee, which works towards creating minimum uniform crash criteria for their next publication.

The Animal Services Division is responsible for safeguarding the public from animalrelated concerns and ensuring animal welfare through compassionate, responsive, and professional enforcement.

Duties of the division include:

• Controlling rabies and other zoonotic diseases

• Enforcement of state laws and city ordinances

• Assisting federal law enforcement with animalrelated concerns

• Ensuring vaccine requirements are met

In 2022, Animal Services responded to 7,990 calls for service with hands-on experience for approximately 1,000 animals. With the hiring and training of four new Animal Services Officers, the division’s hours of operation were extended to give residents added customer service.

The Urban Wildlife Management Plan continues to receive positive feedback and has contributed to a decline in wildlife calls resulting in fewer wildlife impounds.

• Responding to reports of stray or abandoned animals

• Investigating reports of neglect or abuse

• Educating the public about Frisco’s wildlife

A new lost and found Pet Finder app, created by the city’s IT, went live, allowing residents to view domestic animals located by Animal Services. In addition, it gives residents the ability to submit their lost pet’s picture and information, which is then displayed on a map of the city.

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The Detention Unit is responsible for the operation of the Frisco Police Department’s Detention Facility 24-hours a day. The unit supervises the acceptance, processing/releasing, and temporary housing of detainees with respect, compassion, and professionalism while maintaining order and safety of detainees and officers. The staff works diligently to maintain the facility with minimal costs to the local taxpayers while providing a high quality of service to the stakeholders.

Frisco PD’s Detention Officers are exposed often to a very fast-paced environment where multi-tasking becomes paramount as they collaboratively work together to achieve the goals of the unit. The expectations of the job require fairness and equal treatment regardless of the detainees’ criminal charges and/or behavior. Furthermore, the detention officer must possess a skill set that facilitate professionalism by their actions and communication with stakeholders and the detainee population. The detention officer must develop and hone their communication skills continually to maintain that order.

Subjects booked into Detention in 2022

In 2022, the Detention Unit:

• Hired three new supervisors

• Promoted one new Senior Detention Officer

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• Transitioned to a municipal clerk performing jail arraignment paperwork processes for the judges and being directly involved by supporting the court when in session

• Received budget approval for a new transport van

• Implemented a defensive tactics training for staff

Also, the facility saw the addition of two major components. The KeyWatcher system, funded by the FY23 budget, was installed in late 2022. The system provides electronically managed storage of security-related keys. Next, construction was completed on a padded cell. Used as a temporary tool to reduce injury and liability, the new cell offers a much better option than a restraint system.

SPECIAL OPERATIONS

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The purpose of the Special Operations Unit is to resolve dangerous incidents that require special training and equipment. To fulfill this objective, the unit is comprised of four teams:

• Special Weapons and Tactics

• Containment

• Sniper

• Frisco FD Tactical Medics

The members of each team volunteer for this additional duty, and train regularly to maintain proficiency in weapons and tactics.

In 2022, the Special Operations Unit was activated for nine operations, including:

1 – Hostage Rescue 3 – Barricaded Person 5 – High-risk search warrant Additionally, team members provided overwatch security at large public gatherings such as Freedom Fest and Merry Main Street. The unit also logged over 4,600 hours of training for the year.

CRISIS NEGOTIATIONS

The Crisis Negotiations Team is part of the Special Operations Unit and is responsible for negotiating safe resolutions to high-risk situations. The team consists of sworn and civilian members who are specially trained to bring these situations to an end while minimizing risk and preventing injuries to the subject, PD personnel, and the public.

In 2022, the CNT was deployed to six incidents, held 12 training events, and conducted trainings with other PD units, as well as other agencies.

In January, the team traveled to Texas State University, where it competed against agencies from across the nation in the 33rd Annual Competition and Seminar for Crisis Negotiations. Of the 26 teams that participated, Frisco’s Crisis Negotiations Teams placed 4th .

The K9 Unit of the department is primarily responsible for:

• Preventing criminal activity

• Detecting illegal drugs and narcotics

• Searching for and tracking persons sought by police

• Assisting other agencies

Additionally, members of the unit frequently participate in outreach events at community events, schools, and PD-related programs.

In 2022, the K9 Unit was responsible for 85 arrests, utilized for 113 narcotic sniffs, and deployed for 20 tracks and 37 other agency assist calls. The unit continued to meet mandated training requirements and obtained National Narcotic Detector Dog Association re-certification in drug and patrol operations. Both members also attended the annual K9 conference.

DEPLOYMENT

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The Frisco Police Department’s Deployment Team specializes in hot spot policing, focusing on policing around events/tourist areas, or specific focused enforcement in response to crime trends or problems. The Deployment Team engages in proactive police patrols, to include foot/bike patrols in order to detect and deter crime in focused areas.

In 2022, the Deployment Team spent over 600 hours patrolling tourism districts area, utilizing a combination of foot and bike patrols. Additionally, the team conducted 41 specialized/joint operations with other divisions in department, as well as state and federal law enforcement partners.

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The Bike Unit provides a highly mobile, visible presence in areas that are normally inaccessible to automobiles. An officer on a bike can navigate through congested and crowded areas more easily than a car and much faster than an officer on foot.

Additionally, members of the Bike Unit serve as instructors at area trainings, and they help to promote bicycle safety with presentations in the community.

In 2022, the Bike Unit continued its collaboration with the Frisco Bicycle Advisory Committee, and they established an in-house maintenance program by building out its inventory of parts. Additionally, members of the unit provided support for Ride with Council, National Walk ‘n Roll to School Day, the Soul Patrol Juneteenth Ride, and the inaugural Frisco Tour De Four community bike rides.

WELLNESS AND RESILIENCY

The Wellness and Resiliency program’s primary focus is to provide holistic services to the employees of Frisco Police Department, offering vetted, culturally competent mental health services for the diverse needs of every person of the department. The program continues to conscientiously grow networks and relationships with community partners to improve the lives of those who serve our Frisco community tirelessly.

As Frisco grows, so does the police department. The Resiliency Program seeks to educate each growing unit on mental health, trauma, coping skills and resiliency along with keeping staff updated on local resources. It offers both in-house trainings as well as the ability to bring in experts from across all fields of wellness.

An important piece of the Resiliency program is the Peer Support team. In 2022, Peer Support welcomed many new team members who are passionate about mental health and helping their coworkers.

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

Unmanned Aircraft Systems and the pilots who fly them, otherwise known as the Drone Team, are fairly recent additions to the department and have proven to be an essential tool for modern policing. Drones have a myriad of applications, and have been used to:

• Monitor large events and protests

• Assist with the search for missing people and suspects

• Clear buildings for officer safety

• Assist with SWAT call-outs

• Capture general video for PD use

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The Honor Guard team is comprised of sworn personnel from across the department, who volunteer to represent the department at various events including:

• Presenting colors at civic events

• Attending the funerals of fallen officers

• Traveling to Austin and Washington, D.C. for the Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial and National Police Week

• Providing a firing party to render a 21-gun salute during the ceremony to remember September 11th

In 2022, members of the Honor Guard spent over 1,000 hours training and attending events throughout the city, state, and country.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Honor Guard

The Investigations Bureau is responsible for conducting prompt and thorough criminal investigations, solving crimes, filing cases for prosecution, providing assistance to crime victims, and disseminating timely data related to crime trends.

The Investigations Bureau consists of:

• Criminal Investigations Division

Administrative Support

Crimes Against Persons, Crimes Against Children

Property Crimes, Special Investigations

• Crime Scene

• Property and Evidence

• Crime Analysis

• Victim Assistance

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) is responsible for performing all criminal investigations and works closely with both the Collin County and Denton County District Attorney's Offices to aid in successful prosecution of criminal cases. The unit is comprised of four sections assisted by an Administrative Support Unit.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

The Administrative Support Unit is staffed by one Office Manager and two Senior Police Records Technicians, who assist in filing cases with the Collin and Denton County DA’s offices, providing clerical support, handling online reports, and providing customer service support for the Criminal Investigations Division.

CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS

The Crimes Against Persons Section is overseen by a Lieutenant and includes the Crimes Against Persons (CAPERS) Unit, the Crimes Against Children (CAC) Unit, and the Victims Assistance Unit. Each unit is supervised by a Sergeant and the Victims Assistance Unit is overseen by a Supervisor.

The Crimes Against Persons (CAPERS) Unit is staffed by one sergeant and eight detectives.

• Four detectives investigate assaults (non-family), harassment, robberies, murders, suicides, and unattended deaths.

• Two detectives investigate violent offenses involving family members.

• Two detectives investigate sex crimes and strangulation cases not involving family members.

The Crime Against Children (CAC) Unit is staffed by one sergeant and seven detectives.

• Four detectives investigate assaults, sexual assaults, indecency with a child, and cases referred by CPS.

• Two detectives investigate internet crimes against children (ICAC) and child pornography cases. These cases are referred to FPD via the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

• One detective works as an examiner in the digital forensics lab and conducts investigations of technology collected as evidence in all criminal cases, typically cell phones and computers.

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

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PROPERTY CRIMES AND SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS

The Property Crimes Unit is staffed by one Sergeant and 9 Detectives. They investigate general thefts, burglaries, vehicle thefts, criminal mischief, and financial crimes. Within the unit:

• Three Detectives investigate general property crimes

• Two Detectives investigate Auto Thefts, Burglary of Motor Vehicles

• Two Detectives investigate Retail Thefts

• Two Detectives investigate Financial/Fraud Crimes

The Special Investigations Unit is staffed by one Sergeant and four Detectives. SIU Detectives are responsible for the following:

• Narcotics and Vice investigations

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ROBBERY (INDV) ROBBERY (BUSI)

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The Crime Scene Unit works alongside Patrol Officers and Detectives to document, preserve, process, and collect evidence at crime scenes. The Criminalists in the unit also perform latent print comparisons and entry of latent prints into the state and federal databases. The unit receives continuous training in latent print comparisons, bloodstain pattern analysis, and other scientific techniques and methods to expand their knowledge base.

Aside from training new officers in latent print processing techniques and how to document scenes with photography, the Crime Scene Unit has also been called upon to assist area agencies with their expertise.

In 2022, the Frisco Crime Scene Unit hosted the 4th Annual North Texas Forensic Science Symposium. Additionally, Criminalist Stefanie Martin was named CSI of the Year by the North Texas Forensic Association.

The Property Unit is responsible for the intake and security of all evidence collected by sworn and civilian members of the department, ensuring that the chain of custody is not broken. Members of the unit maintain optimal organization so that items are easy to locate when requested by detectives or for admittance into court. The members of the Property Unit also transport evidence to various labs in the area for analysis.

CRIME ANALYSIS

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The Crime Analysis Unit is primarily responsible for providing the police department with pertinent information as it relates to emerging and prolific public safety and quality of life trends effecting the citizens and visitors of Frisco. It is also tasked with assisting CID in investigating, identifying, and apprehending offenders in criminal offenses.

Members of the unit attend training and networking events in order to remain wellinformed on current tactics and emerging capabilities of new technologies as it relates to crime analysis.

In 2022, the Crime Analysis Unit added a full-time Crime Analyst Administrator and moved from the Administrative Division to the Criminal Investigations Division.

VICTIM ASSISTANCE

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The Victim Assistance Unit is responsible for providing services to crime victims and their families with the goal of reducing the short- and long-term effects of traumatic experiences related to being a victim of violent crime. This is accomplished by providing trauma-informed care that focuses on recognizing the signs and interrelated symptoms of trauma, constantly working to avoid re-traumatization, and working collaboratively with victims, family, friends, and service agencies in a way that will empower victims.

In 2022, one Victim Advocate was promoted to supervisor and two Victim Advocates were hired.

CRIME ANALYSIS

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The Crime Analysis Unit is primarily responsible for providing the police department with pertinent information as it relates to emerging and prolific public safety and quality of life trends effecting the citizens and visitors of Frisco. It is also tasked with assisting CID in investigating, identifying, and apprehending offenders in criminal offenses.

Members of the unit attend training and networking events in order to remain wellinformed on current tactics and emerging capabilities of new technologies as it relates to crime analysis.

In 2022, the Crime Analysis Unit added a full-time Crime Analyst Administrator and moved from the Administrative Division to the Criminal Investigations Division.

VICTIM ASSISTANCE

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The Victim Assistance Unit is responsible for providing services to crime victims and their families with the goal of reducing the short- and long-term effects of traumatic experiences related to being a victim of violent crime. This is accomplished by providing trauma-informed care that focuses on recognizing the signs and interrelated symptoms of trauma, constantly working to avoid re-traumatization, and working collaboratively with victims, family, friends, and service agencies in a way that will empower victims.

In 2022, one Victim Advocate was promoted to supervisor and two Victim Advocates were hired.

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

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The Emergency Communications Division is responsible for answering emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatching the necessary services, including Police, Fire, Animal Services, and other city departments.

Members of the division also receive specialized training in Emergency Medical Dispatch, allowing Communications Officers to quickly assess information provided by the caller and respond with the appropriate lifesaving instructions.

The division is also responsible for 9-1-1 education, and personnel regularly attend city events to educate the community about what to do in an emergency

Total Calls Received

Average Answer Time (seconds)

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In 2022, the Emergency Communications Division focused on several keys areas to maintain its standards of excellence. Most notably:

• Created a recruiting team, purchased giveaways bearing the division’s logo, and attended multiple events to attract applicants.

• During the first full year back from COVID, the division expanded its public education, including presentations at several elementary schools and department-led programs such as Junior Police Academy and Citizens Police Academy.

• Completed nearly 2,000 aggregate QA events during the fiscal year, including over 500 call taking and dispatching evaluations, more than 700 NCIC/TCIC entry reviews, and more than 600 “Self Qs.”

• The Emergency Communications Manager, Training Coordinator, Supervisors and several Senior Emergency Communications Officers successfully completed and became Blue Card Dispatch-certified.

The Records Division is responsible for maintaining all paperwork generated by the department, ensuring the integrity of the information contained therein, and disseminating documents when requested, all in accordance with state guidelines and best practices. The main duties of the division include:

• Responding to open records request

• State-mandated crash reporting

• Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR)

• Court-ordered juvenile sealing

• Expunctions

• Intergovernmental agency requests

• Providing clearance letters

• Responding to subpoenas

• Public fingerprinting services

• Alarm permitting

In 2022, the Records Division conducted an audit of all IBR/UCR codes, updated the vehicle codes in the records management system, as well as improved the user experience for public facing web pages maintained by the division.

Additionally, members of the division participated in the department’s Women in Law Enforcement event and attended the Attorney General’s Open Government Conference.

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In partnership with the Frisco Independent School District, which has now been in place for over 20 years, the School Resource Officer Unit is responsible for staffing FISD secondary campuses with police officers trained in school-based law enforcement. The role requires constantly examining the measures taken to keep the faculty and students safe, ensuring that best practices are employed.

In addition to serving in a law enforcement role, members of the unit function as a mentors and educators, focusing on the needs of the school’s staff and students.

In late 2022, the SROs added one Sergeant and four Officers as part of the unit’s expansion funded by the FY23 budget. Of the additional Officers, one was assigned to Panther Creek High School, which opened for the 2023-2024 school year. The three other positions were for newly created elementary campus rovers.

EXPLORERS

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The purpose of the department’s Law Enforcement Explorer Program is to educate and involve the youth in police operations, interest them in law enforcement careers, and provide a positive interaction with law enforcement.

Each Explorer is provided training that includes every aspect of policing other than firearms and taser. Members are required to maintain good standing in academics, as well as meet physical fitness standards.

In 2022, the Explorers assisted at numerous events around the city. Additionally, they competed in three competitions:

• Lewisville “Life on the Beat” (placed 3rd)

• Plano X

• Grand Prairie Metroplex Challenge (placed 3rd)

COMMUNITY SERVICES

The Community Services Unit functions in multiple capacities in service to the department, the city, and residents. The responsibilities of the unit include:

• Supervision of the Municipal Court Bailiffs

• Serving as the department’s Public Information Officers, working with local, nationwide, and international media partners

• Providing crime prevention presentations to residents and businesses

• Providing educational programs for the community, such as the Citizens Police Academy

• Supporting and coordinating the department’s volunteers

• Serving as the department’s liaison with multi-family housing and homeowners associations

• Coordinating the department’s extra-duty jobs, ensuring that requests for officers are filled, jobs invoices, and pay-related issues are handled in a timely manner

• Providing support to the city’s faith-based organizations related to crime prevention and security

• Creating digital media content and producing videos

• Posting information on the department’s social media channels and maintaining the department’s web pages and mobile app

• Supporting the citizen-driven Neighborhood Watch program

In 2022, the Community Services Unit continued working with stakeholders throughout the city (UNT Frisco, PGA, Hanuman Temple, Frisco Lakes), provided multiple presentations on a variety of topics (Active Threat, Bank Safety, Real Estate Safety), and planned and/or participated in the following special events throughout the year:

• NCAA Championship game

• Big Star Marathon

• DEA Drug Take Back

• Police Week Ceremony

• Tip-a-Cop

• Soul Patrol Juneteenth Bike Ride

• Freedom Fest

• HEB Grand Opening

• Shop-with-a-Cop

• FPD Annual Toy Drive (partnered with Frisco Fire and WFAA’s Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive)

• Merry Main Street

PUBLIC SAFETY TECHNOLOGY

The Public Safety Technology Unit is responsible for budgeting for, implementing, and maintaining all Public Safety Technology throughout the city. The team provides support for these systems 24/7/365, and their goal is to provide 99.99 % uptime to all mission critical systems for officers, firefighters and other city infrastructure.

The many duties of the unit include supporting Getac body cameras and in-car systems, managing the upfitting and integration of new patrol cars, providing support for nine fire stations, and ensuring interoperability among area agencies.

In 2022, PST completed the Fishtrap radio tower site, extending the range of our radio system into Prosper and covering the PGA. Two outdoor warning sirens and poles were installed near the PGA, and all sirens were converted to solar. Near old downtown and Warren Sports Complex, 3 of 4 rotating horn speakers were replaced with 10 speaker omnidirectional stacks to better alert the public of weather events.

VOLUNTEERS

Established in 2001, the Frisco Police Volunteers Association is non-profit organization comprised of men and women committed to serving the city of Frisco. Ascribing to the belief, “Our Community, Our Commitment”, the FPVA increases its support of the community and the police department each year. In fact, it is among the top civic organizations in Frisco and typically contributes the greatest number of volunteer hours to the city.

In 2022, members of the FPVA volunteered over 1,800 hours at the police department. That included 235 patrols totaling more than 1,300 hours and covering over 17,000 miles.

Additionally, they volunteered 300+ hours at events around the city.

LIFESAVING AWARDS

BRENT ARMSTRONG OFFICER JONATHAN ANDERSON CORPORAL

BRENNA BEARDEN OFFICER

BRENDAN GRIMLEY SERGEANT

STEFAN HORTON OFFICER

LUKE MAREAN OFFICER

ZACHARY MEYERS OFFICER

NICHOLAS OLIVA OFFICER

MAURICIO ROMERO OFFICER

HERBERTH SCHLEUSZ OFFICER JONATHAN VARGHESE OFFICER GREG WARD ASSISTANT CHIEF (RETIRED)

DAVID BRUNSON SERGEANT

CHRIS COGAN OFFICER

TONIA CUNNINGHAM VICTIM ADVOCATE

CHARLES DAVIS PUBLIC SERVICE OFFICER

AVERY JONES OFFICER

KERRI JONES OFFICER

BRAD MERRITT SERGEANT

TERESA PRESLEY RECORDS MANAGER

FY23 BUDGET

The total adopted operating budget for the Frisco Police Department in FY23, which includes personnel, operations, and capital items:

$56.3 million APPROVED POSITIONS

$259,875

Getac devices are mobile computers utilized by Patrol, SROs, Dispatch, Animal Services, Public Safety techs, and Community Services. Over 75 of these are going out of warranty and will need to be replaced for security reasons to stay compliant. Currently requesting funds be approved to replace half.

Electronic Jail Key Management System $23,100

The electronic key management system will ensure that all jail keys are stored securely and managed by from a security control access only. The key watcher system offers complete control of the access of security keys to personnel who are accessing them for daily work tasks. The keys will be locked in a secure electronic cabinet that groups areas of the jail that are commensurate with the need to also access a particular set of keys for evacuation and fire procedures a quick and seamless process.

As we look to this coming year, we continue to focus on building for our future. This includes continuing to focus on hiring the best people to serve our residents by making FPD a destination department. Our Recruiting and Training Unit has demonstrated that the investments made in adding staff are paying off with the ability to attract and hire In the coming year they will look to add even more talent from here in Texas and from across the nation. They will continue to build on their capacity to provide the best training to our new and existing officers. Our non-sworn personnel will also be afforded the opportunity to learn and develop within their respective disciplines.

Our capacity to hire and train is directly related to the investment in our Public Safety facilities. This year we have broken ground on the renovation and expansion project at our Police Headquarters. While this project will cause some inconveniences in the coming year, in the end it will provide us with a much-needed upgrade to our current facility. Beyond this current project, we have put before the voters a bond package that includes $71.5 million in bond money to build out our facilities at the Public Safety Training Center and build a parking structure at our PD Headquarters. These investments in our facilities send a message that our community is committed to and invests in public safety.

A new era will begin this year as we welcome the first ever major PGA event to Frisco. Ensuring the safety of the Senior PGA Championship is a new challenge for our department that we are well equipped to handle. Our experience in managing special events at our many venues has prepared us for the PGA teeing off here in our city. In addition, we welcome the American Country Music Awards this year to The Ford Center. These events provide unique opportunities for our department that do not exist in other cities.

In the coming year we will continue to build on well-established connections within our community through our regular events and increasing community policing efforts across all areas of our department. We will continue to focus on our youth through the connections made through our growing School Resource Officer, Junior Police Academy, and Police Explorer programs. We will add to both our operational and investigative capacities to better serve our growing city by adding more officers to the street and adding more detectives to follow up on offense reports. This includes staffing the newly created patrol districts and the expanded Power Shifts to help maintain or lower response times.

The future is bright at our department as we look forward. Its an honor to lead a department of true professionals who serve such a supportive community with excellence!