2014 Annual Report - Prince William County Government

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ANNUAL REPORT
Prince William County Police Department
2014 Annual Report
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
County and Department At a Glance
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Message From the Chief of Police
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Facilities Directory & Map
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Department Organization Chart
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Department Profile
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Department Profile in 2014
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Department Awards
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Volunteers
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Retirements
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In Remembrance
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2014 Crime Statistics
Overview
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Crime Statistics At-a-Glance
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Index Crime
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Violent vs. Property Crime
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Crime Rate
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Crime Rate and Population
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Closure Rates
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Murder —
Historical Perspective
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Violent Crimes —
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Property Crimes —
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Arrests, Index Crimes
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Arrests, All Other Crimes
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NIBRS Introduction
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Illegal Immigration Enforcement
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Illegal Alien Arrests, Index Crimes
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Illegal Alien Arrests, Other Crimes
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Traffic Enforcement
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High-Risk Roadways
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THE COUNTY AT A GLANCE
Board of County Supervisors
Corey A. Stewart, CHAIRMAN
Pete Candland
At-Large
Gainesville District
Maureen S. Caddigan, VICE CHAIRMAN
John D. Jenkins
Potomac District
Neabsco District
Jeanine Lawson
Michael C. May
Brentsville District
Occoquan District
Martin E. Nohe
Frank J. Principi
Coles District
Woodbridge District
County Executive
Melissa S. Peacor
County Budget
$989.8 million (FY15 adopted)
County Employees
4,271.6 (full-time equivalent, FY15)
Area
348 square miles / 222,615 acres
Population
425,972 (estimate, Dec. 31, 2014)
Median Household Income
$95,268 (2013)
Average Assessed Value
-- Single-Family Home
$359,900 (2014)
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AT A GLANCE
Chief
Stephan M. Hudson
Department Budget
$96.01 million (FY15 adopted)
Police Officers
635
Civilian Personnel
185 full time
(incl. Animal Control & Crossing Guard)
Annual Training Totals
50,224 hours (recruit training)
40,619 hours (annual in-service training)
6,235 hours (firearms training)
Public Safety Communications
Staff under joint management of Police and Fire Chiefs
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE
Dear Prince William County Citizens,
As your Police Department approaches 45 years of partnership with you, I am
pleased to present our 2014 Annual Report. This report provides an overview of our
mission, organization, and significant activities and achievements over the 2014
calendar year. The report also includes a statistical review of reported crime and
traffic data.
This past year demonstrated once again that Prince William County is a great place.
I strongly believe this is due to at least two critical factors. The first is that you, the
residents of Prince William County, care deeply about your community and take great
care in keeping it a safe place to live and work. The second important factor is the
highly dedicated and professional work of our officers, who connect on a personal
level every day in their continual efforts to engage the community. Citizen surveys and other measures
demonstrate this. For example, every two years, Prince William County conducts a citizen satisfaction survey. In
2014, the Police Department maintained a high citizen satisfaction rate of 93 percent. This can only be
accomplished by continuously fostering a relationship of trust and understanding with the public and
maintaining open communication.
Speaking of the importance of trust and communication, we have all been following events around the nation
concerning law enforcement and the communities we serve. In this regard, there has been significant dialog
across the country and here locally concerning the delivery of police services. This has centered on how we
police, including maintaining the public trust, community policing, police department attitudes and behaviors,
legitimacy, police oversight, transparency and accountability, use of force, and the use of technology. We look
forward to continuing this dialog in the coming year and beyond. In this respect, the Police Department is proud
to serve everyone in a fair and professional manner.
Regarding crime trends in our community, the Police Department continues to see downward movement in
the overall Part I crime rate, while maintaining a closure rate well above the national average for jurisdictions of
similar size. Our focus will remain on fostering relationships through various outreach programs, as well as daily
interactions with the public. I thank each and every one of you for the part that you play in making our
community a safe place to live.
Finally, as the County’s widely diverse population is ever-growing, it is my goal to continue to take a proactive
approach in our recruiting efforts as we seek to identify and recruit highly qualified, diverse applicants. We will
continue to pursue and celebrate diversity, because through our diverse perspectives and experiences, we will
remained dedicated to serving our citizens with the highest levels of understanding and compassion.
I look forward to the coming year and to working side-by-side with each of you in a constant effort to enhance
the quality of life within our community. You are always welcome to contact the Police Department’s Public
Information Office at (703) 792-7245, or my office at (703) 792-6650, for additional information concerning our
programs and activities. On behalf of all of us in the Police Department, I thank you for your continued support!
Yours Truly,
Stephan M. Hudson
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POLICE DEPARTMENT FACILITIES MAP
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2014 DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION
Lt. Col. Barry Barnard
Deputy Chief of Police
Col. Steve Hudson
Chief of Police
Tom Pulaski
Administrative Division Chief,
Financial & Technical Services
Division
Major Kevin Hughart
Assistant Chief of Police,
Support Services Division
Major Dawn Harman,
Operations Division
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Major Steve Thompson,
Criminal Investigations Division
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P
rince William County was established in 1731 and is situated less than 30 miles from Washington, D.C.
The County consists of 348 square miles and encompasses the independent cities of Manassas and
Manassas Park, as well as the towns of Dumfries, Haymarket, Occoquan and Quantico.
The Prince William County Police Department began operations on July 1, 1970. The Department started with
42 experienced police officers and operated out of the now-replaced Headquarters in the old Bennett School
building in Manassas. The Department’s budget that year was $750,000 and the County’s population was
approximately 111,000.
The County has experienced tremendous growth since that time. With an estimated population of
approximately 425,972 (estimate, Dec. 31, 2014), a variety of police services are required to accommodate the
needs of our community. In FY 2015, the authorized strength of the Police Department was 635 officers and the
operating budget was more than $96 million.
The Department is comprised of four divisions and a variety of bureaus and specialty units. It is also
supported by a Forensics Services Section, a traffic safety team, a strong Neighborhood Watch program, a Law
Enforcement Explorers Post, and a Criminal Justice Academy. In 2014, the Academy provided more than 97,000
hours of basic and in-service training to Department personnel.
Finally, in its commitment to law enforcement excellence, the Department has been fully accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) since 1987. In 2012, the Department
and the Academy were both re-accredited, and the Department earned CALEA’s Excellence Award. In 2009,
CALEA’s coveted Tri-ARC award was bestowed upon the Department for achieving concurrent accreditation in
law enforcement, training and public safety communications. In 2011, the Forensics Services Section earned its
inaugural accreditation from the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation
Board (ASCLD/LAB), making the Department only one of two in the nation to hold the CALEA Tri-ARC award in
concert with the ASCLD/LAB international accreditation.
The Department continues to embrace a community policing philosophy and strives to remain a modern and
innovative law enforcement agency, using current crime fighting methods and progressive police technology.
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he Operations Division is responsible for maintaining a safe community and ensuring police officers are in
a constant state of operational readiness for immediate response to any call for service requiring police
presence, protection of life and property, and apprehending criminals. Nearly two-thirds of the
Department’s personnel are assigned to the Operations Division, which includes the Patrol Services
Bureau, the Special Operations Bureau and the Crossing Guard Bureau.
The Patrol Services Bureau provides 24-hour patrol officer coverage throughout the County. The Bureau is
divided into an Eastern District and a Western District. As the County continues to grow, the Department is
ramping up a third district, to be known as the Central District. This third district will encompass the areas
generally identified as “County Center.”
Special Operations Bureau
The 2014-2015 school year marks the 50th anniversary of the Crossing Guards. To help celebrate this milestone, the timeline below and on the following pages illustrates some of the highlights of the last five decades. The
observance will culminate in June 2015, to coincide with the close of the school year. Watch for more information
in the 2015 Annual Report.
K-9 Unit: In 2014, this Unit conducted more than two dozen K-9 demonstrations for the public, took part in
more than two dozen random drug searches at Prince William County Schools, and was responsible for numerous
criminal apprehensions and evidence finds.
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Crossing Guards are
established under the
supervision of the PWC
Sheriff’s Office. Lila
Millian and three other
women are hired to work
in the Manassas area.
1964
Continued on page 10
Years of Excellence in Safety
1964-2014
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1964
1964
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PWC Special Police Officer
Bobby Caton directs the
Crossing Guards, who have
grown to 19 members—
including Janice England
and the first male Crossing
Guard, Jack Naylor.
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Continued from page 9
Additionally, four of the Unit’s teams certified with the United States Police Canine Association in the Patrol
Dog 1 Trials – Sergeant Michael Headrick, Officer Richard Bordenet, Officer Michael Szalach and Officer Jeffery
Morris. The areas in which they were tested for the Police Dog 1 trials are criminal apprehension, agility, basic
obedience and article search. Seven of the Unit’s teams also certified in tracking – Sergeant Headrick, Officer
Marshall Daniel, Master Police Officer Kevin Jennings, Officer Jay Gutschmidt, and Officers Morris, Szalach and
Bordenet.
Because of this success, in early October, eight teams were selected from various law enforcement agencies in
Region 3 to represent it at the National Trials, held in Wilson, N.C. Officer Morris and K-9 Murphy received the
highest score of all the teams selected to represent Region 3. In addition, he was awarded first place (tie) in article
search and 12th place in basic obedience. There were 104 dogs competing at the national level.
Finally, one of the Unit’s dual-purpose canines was retired in 2014. K-9 Koda did a stint on the SWAT Team
and was the sole member of an explosives detection team for six years. After a long career with the Police
Department K-9 Koda retired in December 2014. He now spends his days at home with his handler, Officer
Marshall Daniel.
Crime Prevention Unit: In 2014, the Crime Prevention Unit offered an array of programs to enlighten and
instruct the community in ways to better protect themselves and the neighborhoods in which they live and work.
It is a continuous process that requires constant adjustments and changes in order to meet the needs and
concerns of the community.
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Years of Excellence in Safety 1964-2014
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These programs allow officers to positively engage the public and further strengthen the bond with residents,
emphasize the commitment to reducing crime, and address any concerns.
The Crime Prevention Unit developed and implemented several new programs in an effort to better educate
and serve the citizens of Prince William County. One of these new initiatives was the launch of the E.P.I.C.
(Education to Protect Infants and Children) training seminar. The class trained daycare providers to properly
prepare for emergency situations.
Another initiative was a security seminar for houses of worship and faith-based organizations. The seminar
focused on the following topics: preventing crime and planning for critical incidents, response to active violence,
working with the police/crime reporting, human trafficking, Worship Watch training and NOAA radio training.
Through each of these endeavors, the Unit aimed to increase police/citizen interaction and develop
community responsibility to enhance safety and create an environment where crime cannot flourish. Examples of
these efforts for 2014 include daily communication with more than 500 Neighborhood Watches, Worship
Watches, Business Watches, and Fleet Watches; participation in the HEAT event hosted by the Virginia State
Police to stop auto theft; the U.S. DEA Prescription Drug Take-back program; a celebration of national Crime
Prevention month; and a motorcade into the neighborhoods for National Night Out.
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he Support Services Division provides support services to the Office of the Chief, the Financial & Technical
Services Division, the Operations Division and the Criminal Investigations Division. Located within the
Support Services Division are the Administrative Services Bureau, the Personnel Bureau, the Animal
Control Bureau, the Criminal Justice Academy, and Public Safety Communications—which is jointly administered
by the Police Department and the Department of Fire & Rescue.
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Crossing Guards are
reassigned to the Board
of County Supervisors. A
safety vest is issued for
the first time. Sergeants
Millian and England are
promoted to Lieutenant.
1966
Crossing Guards are reassigned
to the Police Department under
Chief George Owens. Major
Ernie Grove directly supervises
them. Lieutenant Millian is
named Bureau Commander.
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The Administrative Services Bureau is comprised of the Property and Evidence Section, Records, Licensing and
Fleet Management. The Forensic Services Section is also part of this Bureau. The Section is comprised of three
units: the Crime Scene Unit, the Fingerprint Unit and the Imaging Unit. .
The Crime Scene Unit responds to all major crime scenes within the County and processes each scene by
documenting through sketches, photographs, notes and evidence collection. The Fingerprint Unit examines and
analyzes all latent fingerprints that are collected by police officers and detectives. Through their identifications,
suspects are developed and cases are solved. The Imaging Unit handles all of the Department’s images. All photos
for court as well as special requests from the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office are handled through this Unit.
Crime Scene Unit 2014
Major Case / Call Outs
121
Processing Cases
145
Video Cases
106
Fingerprint Unit 2014
Latent Identifications
361
Imaging Unit 2014
Images Uploaded and Processed
171,812
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Crossing Guards Irene Placke and Doris Nelms
created “Hilda Guard,” a cartoon character used for
years in newsletters. Hilda’s humorous and insightful takes on the challenges faced by Crossing
Guards provided a light-hearted commentary on
the daily trials of the job.
1980
Jean Watts is promoted to Lieutenant. &
establishes one training program for all Crossing
Guards. Also implemented whistles, greatly
enhancing Guard safety. Patches and badges,
formerly displaying the state seal, are redesigned
to reflect the Bureau’s Police Department ties.
1981
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1981
Lieutenant Watts offers to assist the
Department with the AAA Safety Patrol
program. Regular relief guards were
assigned this duty. The program
continues to be a strong positive
influence in participating schools.
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Members of the 34th Basic Recruit School, who graduated on June 20, 2014, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in
the Manassas area. The Department’s Personnel Bureau is responsible for recruiting and hiring new police officers.
Personnel Bureau
Police recruiters attended more than 120 job fairs or recruiting events in 2014, including those at colleges
and universities, military installations and local community events. More than 500 people signed up at these job
fairs to receive more information about employment as police officers and, occasionally, for non-sworn positions
with the Department.
In 2014, approximately 3,385 people applied for jobs with the Department using Prince William County’s
NEOGOV system. Approximately 459 individuals received pre-employment polygraph examinations. The
Personnel Bureau staff processed 322 civilians for employment.
The Department offers opportunities for advancement and specialized police work. We provide a competitive
salary, an annual retention supplement, immediate openings for certified and lateral-transferring officers, paid
retirement, a take-home vehicle program, a permanent non-rotating work schedule, and more. Contact a
recruiter today at www.police.pwcgov.org or call 1-800-792-9102.
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High schools are added to Crossing
Guards’ duties. The Department asked
for help on Route 1 at Potomac High
School. Gar-Field High School was
added to their duties. Today, Guards
work just two high schools: Osbourn
Park and Stonewall Jackson.
1983
First Crossing Guard awards
banquet was held. The
County Executive presented
the awards, and Chief
Owens and Major Grove
presented perfect
attendance recognitions.
1984
The Parking Enforcement Unit was
established when the Department
approached Lieutenant Watts with the idea
to select and train a few Crossing Guards to
write parking tickets. Six Guards were
selected. Promoted to Sergeant, Hattie Mae
Smith was the first Unit supervisor
1985
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The Department decides to use
Crossing Guards to deliver interoffice mail between the various
Department buildings.
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Animal Control Bureau
The Animal Control Bureau enforces animal welfare laws, conducts animal education seminars and operates
the Animal Shelter, which opened in 1975. Almost 9,000 animal-related calls for service were received in 2014.
Calls ranged from barking dogs to cases involving dangerous dogs, felony animal cruelty and neglect, hoarding,
and unlicensed commercial breeders.
In compliance with state regulations and County ordinances, the Animal Shelter provides shelter animal care,
adoption services, dog licensing, shelter animal veterinary care, community outreach and public education
services.
The Animal Shelter is a public, “open-admission” shelter for the towns of Dumfries, Haymarket, Occoquan and
Quantico, as well as the unincorporated areas of Prince William County. “Open admission” means the Shelter
receives animals regardless of their behavior, health or level of adoptability. The Shelter does not turn away any
animal. Shelter staff provide the animals with medical care and training in an effort to improve adoptability and
place them with families.
The Shelter administers temperament tests to cats and dogs to determine adoptability. The Shelter does not
euthanize animals for space, or after a set period of time. To reduce the burden on the Shelter's resources, the
Shelter works with other County resources and the community to control the pet population and promote pet
adoption.
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The Crossing Guards celebrated
their 25th anniversary. The County
provided a photographer to take
area pictures, and all Guards
received a photograph.
1989
In July, Crossing Guard sergeants were
given credit for years of service—for parttime hours to full-time employment and
annual leave. All permanent part-time
Crossing Guards began earning two hours
of annual leave and two hours of sick leave
per pay period.
1994
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Marie Snyder, the current Bureau
commander, was promoted to Sergeant.
She had been a Parking Enforcement Unit
assistant (the first to hold that position).
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Enforcement
2014
Calls for Service
8,726
Calls Handled by ACO’s
5,324
Animals Transported
1,526
Total Summonses
556
Total Exposure Reports
832
Submitted for Testing
103
Rabies Positive
7
Total Vicious/Dangerous Reports
197
Total Humane Investigations
552
Volunteers
2014
Volunteer Hours
5,616.3
Animals in Foster Care
177
Criminal Justice Academy
The Prince William County Criminal Justice Academy (PWCCJA), established in 1994, provides Basic Recruit
and specialized In-Service training that includes firearms and emergency vehicle operations.
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Basic Recruit training provides the essential foundation for new officers, and equips them with the
necessary skills and abilities to properly perform the functions of a police officer.
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In-Service Training coordinates specialized training that enhances an officer’s ability to perform his
or her specific function.
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Lieutenant Watts retires after 34 years
with the Department. Sergeant Snyder
becomes acting lieutenant for the Bureau.
Sergeant Snyder is promoted to lieutenant
in November. And in September, Dottie
DeWolfe resigned from her crossing to
become the first full-time administrative
assistant in the Crossing Guard Office.
2001
2002
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The PWCCJA provides this training to members of the Prince William County Police Department, the Prince
William County Sheriff’s Office, the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue-Office of the Fire
Marshal, and the Town of Dumfries Police Department – representing a total of 736 sworn officers. In 2014, the
PWCCJA provided 50,224 hours of Basic Recruit Training and 46,854 hours of In-Service Training.
The Criminal Justice Academy campus includes classroom facilities and a firearms range. The facility is shared
with the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue.
In 2010 – in partnership with the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy – the Emergency Vehicle
Operations Center (EVOC) was opened on an adjoining 91 acres. This part of the campus provides for emergencyvehicle operation training for sworn law enforcement officers from both academies.
EVOC training programs are designed to reduce deaths, personal injury, loss of productivity and insurance
expenditures associated with motor vehicle crashes.
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he Criminal Investigations Division investigates major criminal offenses and manages the Department's
juvenile education programs. Falling within the Criminal Investigations Division is the Special
Investigations Bureau, the Violent Crimes Bureau, the Youth Services and Special Victims Bureau, and the
Property Crimes Bureau.
The Special Investigations Bureau (SIB) investigates drugs, gambling, prostitution and gang-related crimes.
The Bureau is also a member of a regional narcotics task force working on major drug conspiracy cases that affect
Prince William County and surrounding areas.
The Violent Crimes Bureau (VCB) investigates major offenses against persons such as robbery, rape, homicide,
aggravated assaults and Homeland Security investigations.
The Property Crimes Bureau investigates major offenses against property such as burglary, larcenies, and
motor vehicle theft.
The Youth Services and Special Victims Bureau investigates offenses committed by or against juveniles, as well
as domestic violence complaints. This bureau also manages the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program.
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The Crossing Guard Bureau
is transferred under the
Special Operations Bureau
within the Police
Department.
2008
2014
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Special Investigations Bureau
In 2014, the Prince William County-Manassas City-Manassas Park Narcotics Task Force, and the Special
Investigation Bureau’s Street Crimes and Gangs units concluded a three-month investigation nicknamed “Dragon
Slayer” that was focused on heroin and prescription medication.
The primary goals of the operation were enforcement, education, and treatment. Detectives obtained 13
search warrants and searched six additional locations. Arrest warrants were also obtained for 88 suspects.
Investigators partnered with the Prince William County Community Services agency and with the Department’s
chaplains to allow for the low-end users/sellers to get help for their addiction issues if they wished to.
Many were grateful for the opportunity to seek help and some did follow through. The search warrants
resulted in the seizure of more than $100,000 cash as well as significant quantities of heroin, cocaine, Ecstasy,
marijuana, and prescription medications that were suspected to be illegally obtained. Detectives also recovered
eight firearms including handguns, shotguns, and rifles.
This operation was a huge undertaking by the whole of SIB, and was the largest taskforce operation in terms
of scope undertaken to date. It had lasting impact, and is still producing fruit in terms of the lowered availability
of and access to heroin some seven months later.
Violent Crimes Bureau
The Police Department continues to ask for the public’s help in providing information about a murder that
occurred at the Plantanillos Grocery and Jewelry in the 14000 block of Jefferson Davis Highway in Woodbridge
(22191).
On Feb. 21, 2014, just before 9 p.m., police officers responded to the business to investigate a shooting.
Officers located two adult female victims, both sustaining gunshot wounds to the upper body. Glenda Marisol
Coca-Romero, 21, of Woodbridge, died at the scene while the second victim was transported to an area hospital
with life-threatening injuries. Witnesses said three males were seen entering the store and that gunshots quickly
followed.
The suspects immediately fled the business after the shooting, possibly on foot. Two additional people, a
customer and another employee, were also inside the store at the time of the incident and were unharmed. No
property or money was taken during the incident.
The victims were both identified as employees of the business. Detectives from the Homicide Unit continue to
actively investigate this incident as a murder. The suspects can only be described as male, of unknown race and
age, all reportedly wearing dark clothing with their faces covered.
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In March 2014, the Prince William County Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation
announced rewards of up to $11,000 for information related to the murder of Ms. Coca-Romero. The FBI
Washington Field Office has partnered with the Prince William County Police Department to offer a reward of up
to $10,000 for the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the murder of Coca-Romero. This
reward is being offered in conjunction with a reward of up to $1,000 from the Prince William
County Crime Solvers. At press time, that award amount has been increased to $21,000.
The Prince William County Police Department continues to lead the investigation of the murder and assault.
The FBI has been providing investigative assistance. Anyone who has information regarding this case is asked to
call Crime Solvers at 703-670-3700 or 1-866-411-TIPS. You do not have to give your name, just the information.
Another major investigation carried out by the VCB was the August 2014 shooting of a man at a McDonald’s
restaurant on Dale Boulevard. The investigation revealed that the victim was acting as a middleman in a drug
transaction, that fell apart, and ultimately led to the victim being shot.
The alleged shooter fled the scene, leading to an extensive manhunt using
numerous County and outside jurisdiction resources. Public Safety
Communications received a phone call from a resident who recognized the suspect
from media reports and passed along a possible location for the individual. After
another massive manhunt, the suspect was taken into custody without incident and charged with aggravated
malicious wounding and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
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Central District Station is Scheduled to Open in FY 2018
In order to maintain the quality of police services, the Department has been actively
working on three major capital improvement programs: the Central District Station, the
Animal Control Facility, and the Public Safety Training Center Rifle Range.
The Central District Station will be constructed on Davis Ford Road between Prince
William Parkway and Asdee Lane. It will improve the response times for calls for
service by primarily handling calls originating from the Lake Ridge, Dale City, and the
mid-county areas. It will also host the Office of the Chief, Patrol-Central, and the
Criminal Investigations Division.
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he office of the Chief of Police includes the Internal Affairs Office, the Public Information Office, the
Chaplain Program and the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team. The Chief of Police is
responsible for the planning and oversight of Department activities, and is the final authority in all
matters. Together with the Deputy Chief, his goal is to provide efficient and effective police services in
partnership with the community to enhance the quality of life for the residents of Prince William County.
Internal Affairs Office
The Office of Internal Affairs is responsible for conducting and/or coordinating investigations of all complaints and/or allegations of misconduct involving any member to include sworn staff and civilian employees of
the Prince William County Police Department. The total staffing level as of June 2014, to include civilian positions,
was 792. Sworn staffing positions for the fiscal year were 610. There were a total of 78 complaints in 2014.
In 2014, Internal Affairs investigated seventy-eight (78) complaints against members. Forty-one complaints
resulted in administrative action and discipline ranged from written reprimand to termination.
2014 Complaint Data
Total Citizen Contacts
Quantity
214,050
Citizen Complaints
44
Internal Complaints
34
Total Complaints
78
Administrative Action Taken
41
Allegations of Misconduct
Allegation Type
Excessive Use of Force
Bias/Racial Profiling
Total
3
4
*All allegations of excessive use of force and bias/racial profiling were determined to be unfounded.
**The most common allegation involved instances of demeanor/unprofessionalism, and improper investigation.
Commendations
In 2014, as in previous years, the employees of the Prince William County Police Department received
substantially more commendations than complaints. In total, employees received 884 commendations from a
variety of entities to include citizens, other government agencies, and internal sources.
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DEPARTMENT AWARDS & RECOGNITION IN 2014
External Awards Listing
Dale City VFW Post 1508, Law Enforcement
Public Servant Award
Washington Regional Alcohol Program
Award of Excellence
Officer Steven Mattos, Jr.
Officer Jeremy Schenck
VASAP/MADD DUI Enforcement Award
Officer Jeremy Schenck
Fairfax County (Va.) Police Department,
Team Excellence Award
Officer Robert White
Detective Pat Quinn
Officer Sarah Rolle
IACP/Booz Allen Hamilton Outstanding
Achievement in Prevention of Terrorism Award
Valor Awards,
Prince William Chamber of Commerce
Lieutenant Carlos Robles – Bronze Medal
Officer Patrick Balchunas – Bronze Medal
IACP/3M Looking Beyond the License Plate Award
Officer Aaron Lintz – Lifesaving Merit
Officer Daniel Sekely – Honorable Mention
Officer Steven Mattos, Jr. – Lifesaving Merit
Officer Daniel Sekely – Investigative Merit
USPCA PD-1 National Trials
Detective Saemi Kitchens – Investigative Merit
Officer Scott Morris & K-9 Murphy – 1st Place (tie)
article search
Detective Jason Callahan – Investigative Merit
Detective Maria Cervantes – Investigative Merit
Dawn Locke-Trillhaase – Investigative Merit
VACP/VPCF Lifesaving Award
Lieutenant Dan Hess – Investigative Merit
First Sergeant Matthew McCauley – Investigative Merit
Officer Patrick Balchunas
First Sergeant Daniel Murphy – Investigative Merit
Sergeant Eric Garza – Investigative Merit
VFW National Law Enforcement Public Servant
Award
Sergeant Kenneth Hulsey – Investigative Merit
Sergeant Bart Stromer – Investigative Merit
Detective Caillen Smith – Investigative Merit
Detective David Ehrhardt – Investigative Merit
Virginia Chapter, VFW Law Enforcement Public
Servant Award
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Valor Awards,
Prince William Chamber of Commerce—continued
Detective Donna Edelen – Investigative Merit
Detective Alexander McMillan – Investigative Merit
Detective Garry Mendoza – Investigative Merit
Detective Kevin Morin – Investigative Merit
Detective Joshua Pafford – Investigative Merit
Detective Katybeth Strobel – Investigative Merit
Detective Patrick Buchanan – Investigative Merit
Detective Stephen Cieslinski – Investigative Merit
Detective Dennis DeShazo – Investigative Merit
Detective Dimas Fragosa – Investigative Merit
Detective Michael Jordan – Investigative Merit
Detective Joshua Lane – Investigative Merit
Detective Katherine Lewis – Investigative Merit
Detective Wayne Smith – Investigative Merit
Detective Bryan Sutton – Investigative Merit
Detective Joshua Wehmeyer – Investigative Merit
Alicia Larkins – Investigative Merit
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Animal Control/Humane Investigation Award
Animal Control Sergeant Lorie A. Newsome
Deputy Animal Control Officer Emma Downing
Deputy Animal Control Officer Katlynn Slonaker
Police Officer of the Year Award,
Dale City Civic Association
Officer Jesse Hempen
Officer Ashley Wilson
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Internal Awards Listing
PWCPD Officer of the Month
Western District, February 2014
County Executive's Award
Officer Ian Mack
Detective Josh Lane
Officer Jeffrey McKinney
Prince William County Safety Award for Excellence
(SAFE)
Officer Daniel Sekely
Officer Matthew Unger
Sergeant Dan Crawford
Officer Benjamin Ware
Officer Robert Gudaitis
Officer Brandon Haas
Western District, March 2014
Officer Jacob Kushner
Officer Vanessa Russell
Sergeant Jimmy Pearce
Officer Robert Surman
Western District, June 2014
Prince William County Employee of the Month
Officer Jeffrey McKinney
September 2014
Meagan P. Chapman
Eastern District, September 2014
Suzette Kapp
Officer Brandon Crouch
Douglas Norman
Officer Eric Garecht
Laurie Thompson
Officer Joshua Grand
Prince William County Department of Social
Services Community Partners Award
Officer John Franklin
Officer Kori McMillan
Detective Donanthony King
PWCPD Criminal Investigations Division,
Special Victims Bureau
Eastern District, November 2014
Prince William Crime Prevention Council Awards
Officer Matthew Cohen
Officer Marcia Whaley – Meritorious Service Award
PWCPD Civilian of the Quarter
Eastern District, December 2014
Machelle Montgomery – Second Quarter 2014
Officer Travis Hardman
Officer Jason White
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Department members received numerous awards in 2014. Photographs of some of the group awards include:
1. Prince William Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients; 2. Metropolitan Washington Council of
Governments Animal Control/Humane Investigation Award winners (l. to r.): Animal Control Sergeant Lorie
Newsome and Deputy Animal Control Officer Emma Downing (not pictured is Deputy ACO Slonaker); and 3.
VASAP/MADD DUI Enforcement Award winners (l. to r.) Officer Jeremy Schenck and Officer Sarah Rolle (not
pictured is Officer Robert White). They are joined by Captain Scott Vago (far left), the Eastern District Commander.
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VOLUNTEERS
The Prince William County Police Department extends sincere thanks to all of our dedicated
volunteers who provided many hours of service to the Department and the community in 2014.
Administrative Services
Animal Control, continued
Crime Prevention Council
Explorer Post #1268
Vince Hamilton
Claudia Oropeza
Belinda Bigelow
Brandon Baker
John W. Morrison
Vickie Peterson
Lisa Caplinger
Kody Budovec
Julie Phalon
Tim Castle
Anthony Canales
Animal Control
Victoria Poros-Vides
Michelle Hackett
Dillon Combs-Blake
Natalie Andrews
Katie Reyes
Bernard Mullen
Ronae Douglas
Amber Attreed
Vanessa Robinson
Irene Pospolita
Kalob Eiler
Thomas Brachet-Cota
Aureliano “AJ” Salos
Yvonne Sullivan
Cassin Fearnow
Madeline Brant
Kayla Sassaman
Theresa Thompson
Abigail Holbrook
Roni Campbell
Logan Sauer
Bob Tyson
Emily Jarrell
Nancy Carney
Vicki Smith
Marty Weaver
Jorge Lopez-Rodriguez
Ally Carswell
Elizabeth Spohn
Ashley Fisher
Jola West
Crime Solvers Board
Grant Noyes
Hanna Fisher
Hope Williams
Dennis Brigs
David Reyes
Cierah Frederick
Pat Whitman
Tony Brula
Elmer Rodriguez
Kaitlyn Gifford
Annika Young
Caroline Graham
Jacob Ross
Jeanie Ingram
Jake Ryan
Delaini Middlebrooks
Samantha Gordon
Garrett Holguin
Chaplains
Todd Koegler
Christopher Santiago
Rebecca Jackson
Gary Caruthers
Carole Long
Richard Shannon
Taylor Jones
Richard Delap
Carrie Manderfield
Ramish Siddiqui
Greg Kellenbarger
Dennis Glusko
Owen Thomas
Bernard Smith
Terri Kellenbarger
Fougere Gordon
Bonnie Laingen
Christopher Jesse
Carol Litchfield
Alfred Jones, Jr.
Dawn Lopiccolo
Erich Junger
Barbara Meier-Bice
Timothy Miner
Gabrielle Melendez
Bev Swayze
Jennsy Melendy
Jennifer Weiner
Jocelyn Sorto
Criminal Investigations
Division
Donald Sheehan
Katherine Tocto
Miriam Velasquez
Noah Wing
Operations Division-East
Chester Burke
Patricia Whitman
Rick Mensch
Chelsea Miller
Operations Division-West
Caroline Mohan
Hector Dittamo
Abigail Muzzin
Theresa Dittamo
Augustin O’Connell
Tony James
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RETIREMENTS
On behalf of the entire Police Department, farewells and best wishes are extended
to those individuals who retired in 2014.
Name
Years of Service at Retirement
MPO William Anzenberger
28
Sergeant Mark Atkinson
20
Officer John Bogert
26
Captain Rich Cundiff
26
MPO Ralph Daigneau
28
First Sergeant Martin Douglas
25
David Freiberg
27
Hilma Kerr
29
Sergeant Jeff King
28
Major Jay Lanham
26
Officer Brian Pooler
10
MPO Charles Ragan
27
Lieutenant Ross Randlett
25
Captain Ken Stott
39
MPO William Ward
27
Detective Brian Wing
26
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IN REMEMBRANCE
Prince William County Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
Paul Thomas “Pete” White, Jr.
October 27, 1973
Philip Michael “Mike” Pennington
November 22, 1990
Chris Yung
December 31, 2012
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OVERVIEW
Crime Rate Falls Again in 2014
The overall crime rate continues to decline
and measures at 14.5 crimes per 1,000
residents for 2014. The total number of
reported property crimes fell 10.7%. The
total number of reported violent crimes
increased 7.3%; however, violent crimes
account for only 8.4% of all crime in Prince
William County.
Part I Crimes Decrease by 9.4%
PWCPD Closure Rates Above
National Average
Murder: No change (6 reported in 2013 and in 2014)
Rape: No change (58 reported in 2013 and in 2014)
Aggravated Assault: Increased from 188 to 257* (+36.7%)
remains well above the 2013* national
average of 48.1%.
Robbery: Decreased from 228 to 194 (-14.9%)
Burglary: Decreased from 664 to 601 (-9.5%)
 The closure rate for property crime (23.5%)
Larceny: Decreased from 5,310 to 4,729 (-10.9%)
Motor Vehicle Theft: Decreased from 300 to 274 (-8.7%)
* A recent change to Virginia Code Section 18.2-51.6 supports a
marked increase in this category.
 The closure rate for violent crime (71.3%)
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also exceeds the 2013* national average of
19.7%.
* National figures for 2014 are not yet available.
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AT A GLANCE
39.4
14.5
AT-A-GLANCE
2013
2014
County Population*
418,395
422,727
Total Part I Crimes
6,754
6,119
Crime Rate
16.14
14.5
Criminal Arrests (Adult & Juvenile)
13,507
12,532

Adult Arrests
12,303
11,336

Juvenile Arrests
1,204
1,196
Total Traffic Citations
38,428
33,590
Traffic Crash Investigations
4,303
4,354
16
18
PWC 2014
71.3%
23.5%
National 2014*
N/A
N/A
Total Fatal Traffic Victims
*County population as of July 2014
Closure Rates
Violent Crime
Property Crime
PWC 2013
56.3%
23.1%
National 2013*
48.1%
19.7%
*Source: Crime in the United States 2013, FBI (Table 12 & 28). National figures for 2014 have not been
released.
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PART I CRIME
In 2014, reports of Part I Crime in Prince William
County decreased by 9.4%. As defined by the FBI,
Part I Crime includes: Murder, Rape, Robbery,
Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Larceny, and Motor
Vehicle Theft. It should be noted that crime
statistics must be viewed in context with
environmental influences.
Violent Crimes
Factors such as changes in reporting rates,
demographics, the economy, the law, and changes
in police policies and resources can all have an
influence on the number of reported crimes. It is
also important to consider crime trends over
multiple years.
2013
2014
Change
% Change
Murder
6
6
0
0%
Rape
58
58
0
0%
Aggravated Assault
188
257*
+69
+36.7%
Robbery
228
194
-34
-14.9%
TOTAL VIOLENT CRIMES
480
515
+35
+7.3%
Burglary
664
601
-63
-9.5%
Larceny
5,310
4,729
-581
-10.9%
300
274
-26
-8.7%
TOTAL PROPERTY CRIMES
6,274
5,604
-670
-10.7%
TOTAL PART I CRIMES
6,754
6,119
-635
-9.4%
Property Crimes
Motor Vehicle Theft
*In 2013, VA State Code 18.2-51.6 was amended to make strangulation a felony, which is now classified and reported as an Aggravated Assault under
UCR. PWC had 20 strangulation offenses from July-December 2013 and 45 offenses in 2014, accounting for a large percentage of the increase in that
category.
VIOLENT VS. PROPERTY CRIME
Part I Crimes are further categorized into
violent crime (murder, rape, aggravated
assault, and robbery) and crime against
property (burglary, larceny, and motor
vehicle theft).
8.4%
Property crime accounts for 91.6% of all
reported Part I Crimes in Prince William
County, while violent crime constitutes
only 8.4%.
91.6%
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CRIME RATE
The crime rate in Prince William County continues
to decline in 2014, currently measuring at 14.5
crimes per 1,000 residents. The crime rate is
intended to serve as a basic indicator of overall
crime trends and is a commonly accepted
community measure.
Assault, Burglary, Larceny and Motor Vehicle Theft.
Furthermore, Uniform Crime Reporting standards
dictate that only the most serious offense in a
multiple-offense incident be counted.
As the crime rate is based on certain reported
crimes only, it is not a comprehensive tracking of
all crime. For a broader perspective, the arrest
data for a more extensive catalog of crimes is
presented on pages 36-37.
It should be noted the crime rate is based on the
incidence of Part I Crimes only. Part I Crimes
include: Murder, Rape, Robbery, Aggravated
*County population as of July 2014
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CLOSURE RATES
An offense is cleared, or “closed,” in one of two ways:
by arrest or by exceptional means. A case is cleared by
arrest when all three of the following conditions are
met for at least one person:
prevent the agency from arresting and formally
charging the offender.
It is important to note that the number of offenses
cleared is different than the number of persons
arrested. For example, the arrest of one person may
clear several crimes, yet the arrest of many persons
may clear only one offense. Also, some clearances that
are recorded in a certain calendar year may pertain to
offenses that occurred in prior years.
 Arrested
 Charged with the commission of the offense, and
 Turned over to the court for prosecution
A case is cleared by exceptional means when there are
elements beyond law enforcement’s control that
2013 Closure Rates
Violent Crimes
Actual
Cleared
Closure Rate
Murder
6
4*
66.7%
Rape
58
52
89.7%
Aggravated Assault
188
135
71.8%
Robbery
228
79
34.6%
480
270
56.3%
Actual
Cleared
Closure Rate
Burglary
664
190
28.6%
Larceny
5,310
1,188
22.4%
300
71
23.7%
6,274
1,449
23.1%
Property Crimes
Motor Vehicle Theft
*All of the 2013 murders have been cleared. Arrests relating to the two remaining murders occurred during the 2014 calendar year.
2014 Closure Rates
Violent Crimes
Actual
Cleared
Closure Rate
Murder
6
7*
116.7%
Rape
58
61*
105.2%
Aggravated Assault
257
222
86.4%
Robbery
194
77
39.7%
515
367
71.3%
Actual
Cleared
Closure Rate
Burglary
601
145
24.1%
Larceny
4,729
1,107
23.4%
274
64
23.4%
5,604
1,316
23.5%
Property Crimes
Motor Vehicle Theft
*Five of the six murders that occurred in 2014 have been cleared. One murder investigation remains active. In addition, two
from previous years were cleared in 2014.
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MURDERS
Murders are the highest profile of violent crimes.
2014 Murders
Murder is defined as the willful (non-negligent)  One incident involved the robbery of a
killing of one human being by another. The
grocery store and remains unsolved.
classification of this offense is based solely on police
investigation as opposed to the determination of a  One incident involved a known acquaintance
stabbing the victim over a previous drug
court, medical examiner, coroner or jury. This
transaction.
classification does not include deaths caused by
negligence, suicide, or accident, justifiable homicides,  One incident involved a neighbor stabbing
attempts to murder, or assaults to murder, which are
another neighbor.
scored as aggravated assaults.
 One incident was a murder/suicide
As illustrated in the chart below, the number of
surrounding a domestic abuse incident.
murders in Prince William County has varied
 In 2 separate incidents, ongoing disputes led
significantly from year to year, and has not followed a
to the shooting death of the victim by a known
predictable pattern. The analysis of individual cases
acquaintance.
also does not reveal any indicators that can be
directly correlated to the number of murders or their
causes.
Five of the six murders that occurred in 2014 were
cleared. In addition, one arrest was made for a
murder that occurred in 2009. Arrests were also
made in 2014 for two murders that occurred in 2013.
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VIOLENT CRIMES
RAPE

Same as 2013.

28 (48.3%) of the reported
victims were juveniles.

Two stranger rapes occurred and
arrests have been made in both
cases.
53
46
67
58
58
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

257 aggravated assaults reported,
resulting in a 36.7% increase.

Use or display of a firearm: 8.1%

Use of a knife or cutting
instrument: 27.1%

Use of another type of dangerous
weapon: 23.3 %

Use of a personal weapon (hands,
feet, etc.): 41.5%
ROBBERY

194 robberies in 2014, resulting
in a 14.9% decrease from the
2013.

Use or display of a firearm: 44.3%

Use of another type of weapon:
17.5%

Use of a personal weapon (hands,
feet, etc.): 38.2%

22.7% of the robberies occurred
in or at a commercial entity.
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PROPERTY CRIMES
BURGLARY

There was a 9.5% decrease in the
number of burglaries reported.

24.6% occurred in or at a
commercial business and 75.4%
were residential.
LARCENY

There was a 10.9% decrease in the
number of larcenies reported.

Larcenies account for 84.4% of the
total crimes against property.
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

Motor vehicle thefts dropped
8.7% in 2014, continuing a
downward trend.
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ARRESTS-ALL CRIMES
The UCR program counts one arrest for each
separate occasion a person is cited, arrested or
summonsed for an offense. Because a person may
be arrested multiple times during the year, the
UCR arrest figures do not reflect the number of
individual people who have been arrested. Rather,
ARREST TOTALS
the data shows the number of times arrests have
been made for a particular offense.
The table and chart below reflect the number of
persons arrested for all crimes that are tracked by
the UCR, separated by adults and juveniles.
2013
Adult Only
12,303
% of 2013
Total
91.1%
Juvenile Only
1,204
8.9%
ADULT & JUVENILE COMBINED
2014
13,507
11,336
% of 2014
Total
90.5%
1,196
9.5%
12,532
While adults account for 90.5% of all arrests,
juveniles constitute 9.5% of all arrests in
Prince William County.
ARRESTS-PART I CRIMES
Arrests for Part I Crimes are listed in the below table. For crimes other than those designated as Part I
Crimes, arrest data may be found on the next page.
PART I CRIMES
ADULT
JUVENILE
COMBINED
2013
2014
+/-
2013
2014
+/-
2013
2014
+/-
Murder
8
8
0
0
0
0
8
8
0
Rape
27
24
-3
7
9
+2
34
33
-1
Aggravated Assault
143
204
+61
5
30
+25
148
234
+86
Robbery
97
100
+3
16
20
+4
113
120
+7
Burglary
158
105
-53
42
45
+3
200
150
-50
Larceny
1,142
1,003
-139
144
112
-32
1,286
1,115
-171
29
31
+2
12
32
+20
41
63
+22
Motor Vehicle Theft
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ARRESTS-ALL OTHER CRIMES
*Note: Not every crime classification is listed individually.
ARRESTS
ADULT
JUVENILE
2013
2014
+/-
2013
2013
2014
+/-
7
11
+4
1
5
+4
8
16
+8
1,475
1,455
-20
226
207
-19
1,701
1,662
-39
Counterfeiting/Forgery
119
89
-30
2
3
+1
121
92
-29
Destruction of Property
145
114
-31
69
54
-15
214
168
-46
Disorderly Conduct
178
155
-23
21
29
+8
199
184
-15
Driving Under the Influence
1,783
1,765
-18
11
11
0
1,794
1,776
-18
Drug Possession
1,349
1,221
-128
203
189
-14
1,552
1,410
-142
Drugs-Illegal Sale/Manufacture
532
498
-34
22
19
-3
554
517
-37
Embezzlement
150
125
-25
0
3
+3
150
128
-22
Family/Children Offenses
42
60
+18
0
0
0
42
60
+18
Fraud Offenses
245
283
+38
13
15
+2
258
298
+40
1
0
-1
0
0
0
1
0
-1
Liquor Laws
267
146
-121
121
82
-39
388
228
-160
Prostitution Offenses
26
54
+28
0
0
0
26
54
+28
Public Drunkenness
885
773
-112
31
25
-6
916
798
-118
Sex Offenses (other than rape)
108
91
-17
20
19
-1
128
110
-18
Stolen Property Offenses
70
35
-35
6
10
+4
76
45
-31
Weapons Law Violations
184
129
-55
14
16
+2
198
145
-53
0
0
0
132
151
+19
132
151
+19
All Other Offenses
3,132
2,857
-275
86
110
+24
3,218
2,967
-251
TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS*
2013
2014
+/-
2013
2014
+/-
2013
2014
+/-
No Operators License
X
X
X
X
X
X
1,665
1,632
-33
Reckless Driving
X
X
X
X
X
X
2,691
2,629
-62
Hit and Run
X
X
X
X
X
X
226
204
-22
Revoked/Suspended O.L.
X
X
X
X
X
X
1,820
1,700
-120
Arson
Assaults (other than aggravated)
Gambling Offenses
Curfew
2014
COMBINED
+/-
* Data is not compiled separately for adults and juveniles. See “Combined” data for all persons charged.
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NIBRS INTRODUCTION
Uniform Crime Reporting Program (UCR)
National Incident Based Reporting System
(NIBRS)
In order to meet the need for reliable uniform
crime statistics for the nation, the Uniform Crime
Reporting Program was implemented in 1930.
As part of this national data-collection effort,
summary crime data was requested from local
police departments, and the Federal Bureau of
Investigation was designated to collect, compile,
and analyze these figures. Under this summary
system, only limited data concerning the most
serious crime occurring during a particular
incident was reported.
2013 Part I Crime
UCR
IBR
Murder
6
6
Rape
58
58
Aggravated Assault
188
370
Robbery
228
244
Burglary
664
706
Larceny
5,310
5,542
300
314
TOTAL PART I CRIMES
6,754
7,240
CRIME RATE
16.14
17.3
UCR
IBR
Murder
6
6
Rape
58
58
Aggravated Assault
257
476
Robbery
194
204
Burglary
601
641
Larceny
4,729
4,911
274
285
TOTAL PART I CRIMES
6,119
6,581
CRIME RATE
14.5
15.6
Motor Vehicle Theft
2014 Part I Crime
Motor Vehicle Theft
In 2000, the Commonwealth of Virginia
implemented an expanded format for reporting
crime known as Incident Based Reporting (IBR).
The IBR system requires that extensive data be
reported for each crime occurring during a
particular incident. According to the Virginia
Department of State Police, some of the major
benefits derived from the IBR system include:
greater specificity in reporting; more correlation
between offenses, property, victims, offenders,
and arrestees; expanded victim/offender
relationships; distinction between attempted
and completed crimes and increased reporting of
various circumstances relative to specific crimes.
Prince William County crime statistics have
historically been presented using the summary
UCR format, allowing for consistent trend
analysis and year-to-year comparisons for each
crime. Furthermore, the FBI continues to use the
traditional summary UCR system for its annual
report of offense and arrest data.
Due to different reporting guidelines of the UCR
and IBR programs, it should be noted the crime
data will differ. For example, the definition for
aggravated assaults is more broad under IBR
than it is for UCR and captures more data.
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SUSPECTED ILLEGAL ALIEN ARRESTS
At the direction of the Board of County
Supervisors, the Prince William County Police
Department actively enforces a local illegal
immigration policy. The policy mandates inquiry
into the citizenship/immigration status of all
persons taken into physical custodial arrest for a
violation of state or local law.
PART I CRIMES
The Police Department’s participation in the
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
287g program expired December 31, 2012.
Therefore, the official immigration status of
arrestees has not been verified through federal
immigration authorities.
Murder
8
SUSPECTED ILLEGAL
ALIEN ARRESTS
0
Rape
33
3
9.1%
Aggravated Assault
234
4
1.7%
Robbery
120
1
0.8%
Burglary
150
4
2.7%
Larceny
1,115
14
1.3%
63
0
0%
1,723
26
1.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft
TOTAL
TOTAL ARRESTS
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% SUSPECTED ILLEGAL ALIENS
0%
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SUSPECTED ILLEGAL ALIEN ARRESTS
OTHER OFFENSES
Total Arrests vs. Suspected Illegal Alien Arrests for Other Offenses
January 2014—December 2014
Total Arrests
Suspected Illegal
Alien Arrests
% Suspected Illegal
Aliens
16
0
0
1,662
30
1.8%
Counterfeiting/Forgery
92
3
3.3%
Destruction of Property
168
0
0
Disorderly Conduct
184
1
0.5%
Driving Under the Influence
1,776
99
5.6%
Drug Possession
1,410
13
0.9%
Drugs-Illegal Sale/Manufacture
517
3
0.5%
Embezzlement
128
0
0
Family/Children Offenses
60
3
5%
Fraud Offenses
298
10
3.4%
0
0
0
Liquor Laws
228
0
0
Prostitution Offenses
54
1
1.9%
Public Drunkenness
798
42
5.3%
Sex Offenses (other than rape)
110
14
12.7%
Stolen Property Offenses
45
0
0
Weapons Law Violations
145
0
0
Curfew
151
0
0
2,967
11
0.4%
Total Charged
% Suspected Illegal
Aliens
2.7%
Arson
Assaults (other than aggravated)
Gambling Offenses
All Other Offenses
TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
No Operators License
1,632
Suspected Illegal
Aliens Charged
44
Reckless Driving
2,629
3
0.1%
142
10
7%
1,700
4
0.2%
Hit and Run
Revoked/Suspended O.L.
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TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
In 2014, there were 51 more reportable crashes
than in the previous year, increasing the overall
crash rate by 1.2%. The crash rate is based on the
total number of Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) as
reported by the County Department of
Transportation.
-related fatal crashes out of the total 16 fatal
crashes. Five pedestrians were killed in fatal
vehicle crashes, representing 29.4% of all fatal
victims, a decease of 8.9% from 2013. Two
(12.5%) of the fatal crashes were attributed to
speeding. Three (18.8%) of the fatal crashes
involved a motorcycle.
In 2014, 18 people were killed in 17 motor vehicle
crashes that occurred on the roadways of Prince
William County.
In order to improve roadway safety, the Police
Department will continue to aggressively enforce
violations of traffic law.
In 2014, there were two alcohol/other intoxicants
CRASH DATA
2013
2014
% Change
Total Traffic Crashes
4,303
4,354
+1.2%
Total Fatal Crashes*
16
17
+6.3%
Total Alcohol-Related Fatal Crashes
4
2
-50%
Total Fatal Victims
16
18
+12.5%
2013
2014
% Change
Traffic Citations
38,428
33,590
-12.6%
DUI Arrests
1,794
1,765
-1.6%
No Operator’s License
1,665
1,636
-1.7%
Speeding Citations
13,190
10,850
-17.7%
977
766
-21.6%
Seatbelt Violations
1,016
826
-18.7%
No Child Restraint
262
201
-23.3%
Parking Citations
25,399
26,438
+4.1%
718 Hours
438 Hours
-39%
60
74
+23.3%
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT DATA
Speeding in a School Zone
Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections
Driving While Texting
* Reportable to the Division of Motor Vehicles under state reporting guidelines.
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HIGH-RISK ROADWAYS
Each year five intersections in each patrol district are selected for the Roadway Incident Management
Program (RIMP). Targeted enforcement is employed at these intersections, which are determined based
on the frequency of crashes during the previous year.
In 2014, targeted enforcement efforts decreased by 6.3% (2,795 hours in 2014 compared to 2,984 hours
in 2013). 1,001 traffic violation citations were issued in 2014 as compared to 1,469 in 2013.
Overall, the total number of reportable crashes at the designated RIMP locations increased by 4.6%.
There were 229 reportable crashes, compared to the 219 that occurred at the RIMP locations in 2012.
New intersections are targeted for RIMP enforcement in 2015. The Department will continue to take
proactive measures in order to improve the safety of these, and all other, county roadways.
2013
2014
Summonses
Crashes
Dale Blvd & Minnieville Rd
212
34
Dale Blvd & Neabsco Mills Rd
79
Old Bridge Rd & Harbor Dr
EASTERN DISTRICT
Summonses
Crashes
Dale Blvd & Minnieville Rd
134
21
19
Dale Blvd & Gideon Dr
32
25
56
17
Gordon Dr & Old Bridge Rd
177
24
PW Parkway & Smoketown Rd
293
17
Minnieville Rd & Spriggs Rd
8
22
PW Parkway & Telegraph Rd
147
31
PW Parkway & Minnieville Rd
188
33
EASTERN DISTRICT
2013
2014
Summonses
Crashes
Balls Ford Rd & Sudley Rd
197
22
Lee Hwy & Heathcote Blvd
35
Lee Hwy & Linton Hall Rd
WESTERN DISTRICT
Summonses
Crashes
Balls Ford Rd & Sudley Rd
151
23
15
Lee Hwy & Heathcote Blvd
64
19
148
26
Ashton Ave & Sudley Manor Dr
37
26
PW Parkway & Dumfries Rd
83
25
PW Parkway & Dumfries Rd
3
18
PW Parkway & Sudley Manor
Dr
219
13
Balls Ford Rd & PW Parkway
207
18
WESTERN DISTRICT
*New intersections are chosen each year based upon crash data.
2015 RIMP INTERSECTIONS
Eastern District
Central District
Western District
Dale Blvd & Neabsco Mills
Dale Blvd. & Minnieville
Ashton & Sudley Manor
Jeff Davis Hwy & Dumfries Rd
Parkway & Telegraph Rd
Sudley Manor & Sudley
Jeff Davis Hwy & Parkway
Gordon & Old Bridge
Balls Ford & Sudley
Jeff Davis Hwy & Cardinal Dr
Parkway & Minnieville
Lomond & Sudley
Jeff Davis Hwy & Dale Blvd
Dale Blvd & Gideon Dr
Lee Hwy & Linton Hall
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The mission of the Prince William County
Police Department is to enhance the quality of life
by providing police services
through shared responsibility with the public.
All crime information presented in this report is based on data compiled through the
date of its publication. Any and all data is subject to change due to a variety of
reasons, such as: change in offense classification, determination that certain offense
reports were unfounded, late reporting, and/or UCR/IBR program guidance.
2014 Annual Report
The Office of the Chief of Police
1 County Complex Court
Prince William, Virginia 22192
A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
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