2016 Annual Report - Williston Police Department

Williston Police Department Annual Report

2016

James Lokken Chief of Police

Mission Statement

The Williston Police Department is committed to the citizens of Williston to provide fair and equitable law enforcement to all persons.

We pledge to treat all persons with dignity and respect, and will continually strive to meet their needs.

We will provide a professional, effective, and timely response to the needs of the community regarding law enforcement issues, and other community issues.

We will operate the Williston Police Department with fiscal prudence, and yet maintain a professional well-trained staff to provide the highest level of service and protection to the community.

Table of Contents Organizational Chart

1

Years of Service

2-4

Police Activities

5-6

Action Taken by Police

7-9

Animal/Code Compliance

10

Municipal Court Docket

11

9-1-1 Report

12-13

Field Services

14

Canine Services

15-19

Crime Prevention

20-23

Narcotics Task Force

24

Officer of the Year

Back Cover

Organization Chart Police Commissioner Chief of Police

911 Coordinator

Deputy Chief Police Secretaries Detective Grade 1 Detective Grade 2,3,4

Planning & Training

Criminal Investigations

Drug Investigations

Liquor Investigations

Gaming Investigations

Tobacco Investigations

Juvenile Bureau

Crime Prevention Services

Pawn Shop

School Resource Officer

Safety Officer

Administrative Services Rescue Supervisor

Computer Services

Rescue Service Officers Patrol Division 6am-6pm Shift Supervisor

6pm-6am Shift Supervisor

6pm-6am Shift Supervisor

6am-6pm Assigned Officers

6pm-6am Assigned Officers

6pm-6am Assigned Officers

911 Supervisor & Communication Specialists

Communication Specialists

Communication Specialists

Criminal Records Identification Bureau

Code Compliance Officer Parking Authority

Animal Control

Williston Police Department 2016 Annual Report

Years of Service Sworn Chief James Lokken

42 Years

Captain David Peterson

8 Years 4 Months

Det. Lt. Amy Nickoloff

6 Years 8 Months

Det. Sgt. Jacob Gregory

5 Years 4 Months

Det. Sam Aide

5 Years 2 Months

Det. Daniel Dery

3 Years 11 Months

Det. Dustin Celander

5 Years 8 Months

Det. Danielle Hendricks

2 Years 8 Months

SRO James Dixon

2 Years 1 Month

SRO Heather Cook

2 Years

Lt. Mark Bitz

37 Years 6 Months

Lt. Michael Wilson

17 Years 2 Months

Lt. Randall Haugenoe

13 Years 7 Months

Lt. Walter Hall

8 Years 6 Months

Sgt. Dustin Bertsch

9 Years 10 Months

Sgt. Travis Martinson

6 Years 4 Months

Sgt. Alan Bratt

6 Years 1 Month

Sgt. Rodney Dickerson

5 Years 2 Months

Patrol Michael Isenhower

5 Years 10 Months

Patrol Jonathan Roggenkamp

5 Years 4 Months

Patrol William Holler

4 Years 8 Months

Patrol Jacob Hendricks

4 Years 5 Months

Patrol Hugh Benzen

4 Years 4 Months

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Williston Police Department 2016 Annual Report Patrol Jason Barten

4 Years

Patrol Tyler Hoff

3 Years 11 Months

Patrol Jonathan Holter

3 Years 4 Months

Patrol Ryan Egerman

3 Years 4 Months

Patrol Aaron Kurtenbach

3 Years

Patrol Justin Pelzl

3 Years

Patrol Kristiina Ravaska

2 Years 9 Months

Patrol Travis Peterson

2 Years 7 Months

Patrol Nicholas Nelson

2 Years 5 Months

Patrol Joshua Hilgart

2 Year 3 Months

Patrol Jessy Dols

2 Years 3 Months

Patrol Amber Koehn

1 Year 6 Months

Patrol Jacob Koehn

1 Year 6 Months

Patrol Craig Ware

1 Year 5 Months

Patrol Daniel Zimmerman

1 Year 5 Months

Patrol Bryton Dahl

1 Year 2 Months

Patrol Ashley Celander

1 Year 1 Month

Patrol Melanie Russell

1 Year

Patrol Brett Flesness

1 Year

Patrol Nicholas Satermo

1 Year

Patrol Benjamin Williams

1 Year

Patrol Shawn Holm

2 Months

Patrol Marnae Klungseth

2 Months

Patrol Bryce Dahl

1 Month

Patrol Alexius Enget

1 Month

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Williston Police Department 2016 Annual Report

Years of Service Non-Sworn Secretary Linda Granbois

47 Years 8 Months

Secretary Chelsea Fossen

4 Years 2 Months

Data Entry Crystal Schaubel

9 Years 5 Months

ACO Susan Schneider

4 Years 7 Months

Evidence Tech Megan Peterson

2 Years 11 Months

CCO Amber Pelzl

1 Year 1 Month

PA Cindy Kopac

9 Months

Dispatch Sup. Joleen Tinker

11 Years 8 Months

Dispatch Kevin Craft

11 Years 5 Months

Dispatch Lindsey Hatch

3 Years 7 Months

Dispatch Laura Woltjer

3 Years 1 Month

Dispatch Bonnie Coleote

2 Years 5 Months

Dispatch Cindy White

1 Year 6 Months

Dispatch Elizabeth Olson

1 Year 2 Months

Dispatch Mikaela Skalicky

8 Months

Dispatch Jasmine Collins

2 Months

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Williston Police Department 2016 Annual Report

Police Activities 5 Yr. Avg.

2015

2016

Accidents

1,492

1,356

786

Accident Fatalities

2

2

1

Rescue Squad Calls

31

31

13

Safety Talks

284

235

293

Training Hours

1,162

1,218

657

Radio Calls

129,939

127,912

57,404

Burglar Alarms Alarms Answered

351

431

309

False Alarms

348

430

304

Burglaries

2

1

0

Responding Officers

1,244

1,795

620

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Williston Police Department 2016 Annual Report

5 Yr. Avg.

2015

2016

Det. Division Hours

11,644

14,583

13,776

Drug Investigation Hours

610

1,119

1,084

Crim. Investigation Hours

9,950

12,327

11,659

Crime Prevention Hours

335

195

440

Court Hours

495

567

593

Training Hours

388

375

640

Outside Agency Assist

151

142

201

Bank Alarms

28

21

14

Criminal Investigations Murder/Attempted

2

1

2

Manslaughter

1<

1

0

Robbery

6

7

1

G.S.I

48

46

60

Burglary

86

155

81

Theft

598

825

364

Vandalism

266

231

54

Unattended Deaths

29

30

25

Stolen Vehicles

159

195

100

Other

382

206

549

Officer Investigations

7,118

7,069

4,498

Recovered Prop. Value

$845,908

$623,555

$759,912

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Williston Police Department 2016 Annual Report

Arrests Made 5 Yr. Avg.

2015

2016

Felonies

835

1,146

685

Criminal Misdemeanors

1,870

2,001

1,678

Traffic Misdemeanors

930

872

796

Citations Issued Traffic

4,737

3,946

6,912

Non-Traffic

2,304

1,748

3,918

Written Warnings

757

438

961

Verbal Warnings

3,833

3,530

5,322

Criminal Arrests Prisoners Jailed

1,473

1,403

1,035

Murder/Attempted

2

1

2

Manslaughter

1<

1

0

G.S.I

13

13

13

Misc. Sex Crimes

7

6

6

Prostitution

3

8

0

Indecent Exposure

4

1

4

Robbery

6

4

5

Reckless Endangerment

18

19

11

Terrorizing

34

33

16

Arson

1<

0

1

Unauth. Entry into M/V

27

10

7

Stolen Vehicle

12

6

12

Burglary

27

49

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Williston Police Department 2016 Annual Report

5 Yr. Avg.

2015

2016

Tampering w/ Evidence

2

1

2

Tampering w/ Witness

1<

0

0

Shoplifting

144

169

82

Theft

183

295

86

Identity Theft

11

6

5

Contempt of Court

701

542

1,907

Vandalism

68

112

49

Crimes Against Officers

75

65

67

Escaping/Fleeing

56

51

89

Concealed Weapon

42

51

15

Felon Possess Firearm

9

13

6

Possess Explosive Device

1<

0

0

Criminal Trespass

30

30

37

Disorderly Conduct

130

134

81

Simple Assault

41

23

44

Aggravated Assault

40

56

25

Forgery

20

58

7

Detox

144

232

62

Minor Contribution/Selling

13

10

9

Furnishing

2

1

5

False ID/Lic. Premise

6

5

2

Attempted Purchase

0

0

0

Possess/Consume

96

96

113

Use of Tobacco

41

38

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Williston Police Department 2016 Annual Report

5 Yr. Avg.

2015

2016

Selling Tobacco

3

5

5

Curfew Violation

21

11

37

Interfere w/ 9-1-1

7

7

4

False 9-1-1

1

5

0

Bar/Pawn/Gaming Viol.

1<

0

0

Solicit w/o Permit

2

0

3

Open Container-Person

7

4

2

Open Container-Vehicle

37

22

41

Child Abuse/Neglect

10

20

12

Child Restraint

26

5

14

Seat Belt

64

48

91

Domestic Abuse

103

131

111

Viol. Of Protection Order

18

23

17

Possess. Of Stolen Prop.

17

57

29

D.U.I

313

337

309

D.U.I (Accident)

90

92

49

D.U.I Refusal

83

114

88

False Report

54

151

27

Discharge Firearm in City

11

11

11

Harassing Phone Calls

5

5

2

Register False Name

1<

0

0

Littering/Throwing Missiles 4

2

2

Controlled Sub/Para

474

701

527

Other Drug Violations

83

132

73

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Williston Police Department 2016 Annual Report

Animal and Code Compliance Animal

2015

2016

Animals in Pound

272

378

Dogs Cats

194 78

257 121

Pound Fees Paid

$3,878

$6,365

Calls Answered

940

1,207

Animals Destroyed

42

19

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Animals Adopted

62

Citations Issued

87

57

Court Fines

$5,740

$6,620

Code Compliance

2015

2016

Parking Tickets

2,416

1,173

Impounded Vehicles

289

141

Parking Authority

2015

2016

Parking Tickets • •

Lot Street

1,113 169 944

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Williston Police Department 2016 Annual Report

Municipal Court Docket 2015

2016

January

$71,917.25

$67,810.00

February

$77,909.75

$95,908.06

March

$72,546.93

$78,641.17

April

$79,609.00

$83,813.17

May

$61,734.50

$91,375.00

June

$82,374.50

$83,589.34

July

$62,950.00

$82,508.33

August

$73,566.00

$89,520.19

September

$59,087.00

$73,727.50

October

$72,608.00

$85,395.00

November

$70,916.00

$54,578.75

December

$57,429.21

$60,362.90

Totals

$842,648.14

$947,229.40

Fine Payments

1,785

1,960

Bonds Receipted

775

977

Victim Service Fees

2

15

Criminal Cases

1,944

3,618

Animal Cases

76

52

Traffic Cases

3,960

5,849

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Williston Police Department 2016 Annual Report

9-1-1 Statistics

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Williston Police Department 2016 Annual Report

City

County

Crimes in Progress

1,336

745

Ambulance

1,233

454

Fire

388

260

Other 9-1-1

4,389

1,526

Total

7,346

2,985

Cell Phone Calls

43,422

9-1-1 Cell Phone Calls

8,291

9-1-1 Training Hours

180

Actual 9-1-1 Calls

10,331

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Williston Police Department 2016 Annual Report

Field Services Williston Police Crash Rescue Squad Team Coordinator – Lt. Mark Bitz The Williston Police Crash Rescue Service responded to thirty one calls in the year of 2016. There were 7 people extricated from 13 vehicles. We assisted the medical personnel with 13 patients at the scene, 3 of which were fatal.

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Williston Police Department 2016 Annual Report

Canine Services Unit K-9 Molly

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Williston Police Department 2016 Annual Report Dear Williston City Commission, Chief Lokken and Captain Peterson, I am happy to present to you the Year End Report for the Williston Police Canine Services Unit for 2016. I would like to thank the City of Williston along with the City Commission, Chief Lokken and Captain Peterson for their continued support of the Williston Police Canine Services Unit.

Molly and I completed re-certifications with two certifying associations this year. We certified in February with the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) in Fargo. We also obtained National Police Canine Association (NPCA) certification which was held in Dickinson in June. These certifications are recognized by state and federal courts and show the courts that the training we attend and implement is up to date and that the certifying associations agree that our skills are up to or surpass national standards.

The Williston Police Canine Services Unit offers our services to area law enforcement agencies as well as area businesses. We have been called upon several times by surrounding communities to assist with narcotic related investigations. We continue to work very closely with other area canine teams during multiagency investigations as well as in training.

The schools in the area have continued to utilize our services. We conducted several school searches again this year. We appreciate the great working relationship we have with our local schools and recognize their hard work in keeping our schools a safe learning environment. With the implementation of an additional SRO in the Williston School District, the Canine Unit has been able to assist even more frequently with narcotic related investigations within the local schools. We have been able to visit our local elementary schools where the students have been able to meet Molly and learn about law enforcement while meeting several different Officers. We have conducted talks and demonstrations for high schools and even assisted with instruction at Williston State College.

In 2016, the Williston Police Canine Services Unit saw number fluctuations that mimicked the trends seen within the other divisions of the department. In 2016, the Canine Unit assisted in generating $930,500.00. This total includes all citations and arrests over the course of the year. We were also successful in removing $180,440.00 “Street Value” of narcotics from the streets of the community.

Thank you again for your support over this past year,

Dustin J. Bertsch Sergeant Dustin J. Bertsch Patrol Division/Canine Handler Williston Police Department

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Williston Police Department 2016 Annual Report

Canine Assistance Comparison 2013

2014

2015

2016 281 254 248

135

51 43513535 414440 37 34 19 13 Federal Assists

State Assists

9 3

1725

6

16

0 2

3 0 5 0

4

1913 8

3025 12 6

Wms. Cty Divide McKenzie Other SO Other PD MT Local Williston Sheriff Cty Sheriff Cty Sheriff PD

Citations Issued 2013 31

2014

2015

2016

28 25

14

28 21 17 14

18 15 1313 34

2 01 1

44

1010 1010

7 6 3 3 2233

27 2425 22 13 11 1111 3 4 1 0

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Williston Police Department 2016 Annual Report

Miscellaneous Activities 2013

2014

2015

2016 740 624

240 210 192 182 137 105 95 9081 61 3052

234 177 169 119 75 51 46 39 1832 13132234

52 51 122228 191130 3849

Seizures 2013

2014

2015

2016 5900 5000

3247 2157 1520 155

304290155135 4617051340 99 81 60 54

1000 2 16 14 0

0

3 6 1 0

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Williston Police Department 2016 Annual Report

Value of Seizures 2013

2014

2015

$113,252.00

2016 $106,721.00

$39,719.00

$12,891.00 $6,344.00

$2,500.00

$0.00

Currency Seized

$0.00

Value of Vehicles Seized

Funds Generated 2013

2014

2015

2016

$1,158,117.00 $930,500.00

$547,326.00

$540,234.00

Funds Generated by Canine Unit

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Williston Police Department 2016 Annual Report

Crime Prevention

Programs D.A.R.E Crossing Guard Alcohol Server Training Alcohol and Tobacco Compliance Checks Seatbelt Safety Law and Justice High School Presentations Bike Rodeo Crime Stopper Events Press Releases Community Policing Presentations Neighborhood Watch Safety Talks Page | 20

Williston Police Department 2016 Annual Report

Presentations Talk

Students

Adults

Hours

Counteract

70

600

25

100

Kids’ Day Out

25

1,000

60

10

Media

30

5

45

30

Department Tours

10

250

45

10

Safety Talks

15

450

200

15

Grant Meetings

0

0

0

0

Community Meetings

35

250

450

35

Bank Robbery

2

0

40

4

School Presentations

40

3500

45

65

Alcohol Server Training

4

0

295

16

Other Classes

10

150

150

25

Bike Rodeo

1

75

90

8

Totals

242

6,280

1,445

318

Totals

Students

Adults

Totals

2016

6,280

1,445

7,725

2015

3,543

1,107

4,650

2014

4,514

948

5,462

2013

4,630

734

5364

2012

3,912

708

4,620

5 Year Average

4,575

988

5,564

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Williston Police Department 2016 Annual Report

Reported Activities 2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

Scams

107

87

45

32

30

Theft

1,983

1,662

1,574

1,140

886

Fights

1,823

1,954

1,230

1,070

1,045

Prowlers

864

1,644

503

280

267

Harassment

899

326

364

596

448

Juvenile

957

674

826

701

618

Domestics

624

742

1,123

841

767

Parties

926

76

538

410

390

Noise

769

446

812

697

637

Vehicles

8,137

7,204

6,341

6,100

5,722

Ambulance

1,364

884

2,158

1,997

1,611

Other

10,054

8,016

7,591

7,100

6,450

Totals

28,507

23,715

23,105

21,075

18,871

12000 10000 8000 6000

2016 2015

4000

2014

2000

2012

2013

0

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Williston Police Department 2016 Annual Report

Calls versus Incident Reports By increasing the citizens’ awareness of what is suspicious activity and what is criminal activity, we hope to increase the call for police assistance and decrease the number of actual criminal incident reports.

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

Suspicious Activity Calls

24,248

23,715

23,895

21,075

18,871

Incident Reports

4,398

4,000

3,175

2,294

1,830

Five Year Average

Calls

Incident Reports

28,507

3,139

30,000 25,000 20,000 Calls Made

15,000

Incident Reports 10,000 5,000 0

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

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Williston Police Department 2016 Annual Report

Northwest Narcotics Task Force

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Williston Police Department 2016 Annual Report

Northwest Narcotics Task Force Derek Madsen, Coordinator The Northwest Narcotics Task Force is a multi-jurisdictional drug task force. It is a joint effort set forth by area Law Enforcement agencies. These agencies include the Williams, McKenzie and Divide Sheriff’s Offices and the Williston, Watford City, and Crosby Police Departments. This has been a successful endeavor for nearly two decades.

The NWNTF consists of 4 agents who cover Williams County, Williston, McKenzie County, Watford City, and Divide County. The NWNTF has recently added a 5th agent whom was appointed by the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office. As part of the Oil Impact Grant funding, the NWNTF employs a full time Administrative Assistant/Intel Analyst. The intel analyst position is key to the operation of the NWNTF. During the calendar year of 2016, the intel analyst assisted 8 separate agencies not including the NWNTF with a variety of intelligence information requests. The intel analyst completed 233 intelligence information requests with 108 of those belonging to agencies outside the NWNTF. Over the last year the NWNTF made several changes in overall goal and focus in an effort to adjust for larger and more complex drug trafficking organizations. In the past, the NWNTF has focused on local issues, which included simple drug possession charges and delivery of controlled substances on a lesser level. With the huge influx of population, the NWNTF has been forced to shift its focus to organized criminals that use the Bakken as an opportunity to make large sums of money selling drugs.

One of the major issues the NWNTF continues to face are the transient dealers that are coming to the area from all over the world, hoping to get a foothold in the Bakken drug market. To combat these jurisdictional issues the NWNTF continues to work with the Montana DCI and their task forces, FBI, DEA, and other Federal agencies, not only in effort to combat the drugs being brought in but also for the Federal prosecution that goes hand in hand. With the slowdown in oil in 2016, the NWNTF witnessed continual high prices for all narcotics. The supply and demand for narcotics remains at a high level in the Bakken region and the supply of those narcotics is constant.

The NWNTF executed 43 search warrants, which is almost 3 times more than in 2015.

The NWNTF has conducted approximately 118 cases (53% increase) that have led to over 183 felony and 128 misdemeanor arrests. Approximately half of the total cases Page | 25

Williston Police Department 2016 Annual Report conducted by the NWNTF are methamphetamine cases and more than doubled the amount of heroin cases from last year.

The NWNTF confiscated over $44,794 worth of marijuana, $98,412 worth of heroin, $226,723 worth of methamphetamine, and over 1231 dosage units of controlled prescriptions. Other drugs seized include cocaine and synthetic cannabis.

In all the NWNTF seized approximately $425,000.00 in drugs in 2016. Needless to say our statistics for cases, search warrants and drug seizure amounts have increased from 2015.

In addition to the illegal drugs and narcotics removed from the streets the NWNTF has also seized cash and assets, to include vehicles and firearms, all used or derived from the sale/transport of narcotics.

The NWNTF have always been available and utilized by the member agencies to transport non-drug evidence, install camera systems for theft investigations, assist with non-drug related undercover operations and investigations, execution of search warrants, etc.

The NWNTF conducted numerous presentations throughout the year to oil field companies, schools, churches, and local businesses. The requests for presentations are on the rise which is a trend we strive for and hope will continue.

Sincerely, Special Agent Derek Madsen ND Bureau of Criminal Investigations Northwest Narcotics Task Force Coordinator

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2016 Williston Police Department Officer of the Year

Detective Daniel Dery Began employment with the Williston Police Department on January 23, 2013