Police Monthly Report February

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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
To:
Town Council Members
From:
Chief Michael E. Dove
CC:
Grant Kleinhenz
Board of Police Commissioners
Date:
February 18, 2014
Council Members,
Attached to this report are two additional documents from the Support Services and
Operations Divisions.
As you are aware, this last month we experienced record setting winter weather for our
town. I am pleased to say that the purchase of our all -wheel drive pursuit -rated vehicles was
essential in keeping the police department fully functional during times of inclement weather.
Furthermore, we were able to respond to calls for service without much delay.
However, due to the aforementioned weather issue, our police officers responded to an
extremely high amount of accidents for the Month of January.
At the last regularly scheduled police commission meeting, I presented the Brownsburg
Police Department 2013 Annual Report to the commission. A copy of the annual report will be
provided to the town board by Councilman Spencer.
I will be in attendance at the February
27th
town council meeting to answer any
questions the town council may have, including discussion about the 2013 Annual Report.
Respectfully submitte ,
Chief Michael Dove
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Brownsburg Police Dept
31 North Green Street
Phone 317 -852 -1107
Dispatch 317 -852 -1100
Brownsburg, IN 46112
Fax 317 -858 -4138
Major Joseph Grimes
JANUARY 2414
MONTHLY SUPPORT REPORT
CHIEF OF POLICE
BROWNSBURG POLICE COMMISSION
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Brownsburg Police Department
The following information contained within this report summarizes information deemed
pertinent for dissemination from Major Joseph Grimes.
Investigations
Records & Accreditation
Human Resources
Community Relations
Training
Public Information
Emergency Response Team
Information &
Technology
Purchasing/Quartermaster
lnvesti ations
The Investigations Division received 18
new cases in the month of January, closed
Investigations Assigned Cases
and /or suspended 13 cases and closed 5
cases with an arrest.
6%
The Month of January was a hectic
month
for
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the
Investigations Division.
There was an increase in crimes against
persons
and
suicides /attempted
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suicides.
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These types of cases require lengthy and
detailed
investigations,
which
are
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time
consuming.
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In the Month of January,
Det. Sgt.
Barrett concentrated on investigating an
Attempted Murder case. This case required
extensive
investigative
measures
that
Investigations Supplements
resulted in numerous interviews with the
victim,
suspect,
several
witnesses,
crime
scene reconstruction, evidence processing
and ISP Lab request for examination, and
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search warrants.
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Sgt. Barrett continued to work various
DCS reports of child abuse and neglect this
month and assisted IMPD and Avon PD
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Gill
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with two ICAC ( Internet Crimes Against
Children) cases.
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Det. Cpl. Jeff Klayer closed three cases
with arrests this month.
Cpl. Klayer was
able to identify a suspect in a theft case by utilizing investigative tools and resources. He
contacted the business that had been the reporting victim and provided them with the
information, which ultimately resulted in the suspect' s arrest when he returned to the
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victim business. Cpl. Klayer was able to interview the suspect and obtain a confession to
Cpl. Klayer assisted the Enforcement Division in a narcotic and theft
He obtained a search warrant for a residence and recovered stolen
property. Cpl. Klayer looked into a reported and potential homicide due to neglect of an
elderly female. This report came from the Marion County Coroner' s office, but upon
review and further investigation it was determined that this was not neglect. The death
other theft cases.
investigation.
Cpl. Klayer prepared to train Officers within Hendricks County
for the new reporting system, Interact, which is set to go live in February 11, 2014.
was considered natural.
Det. Mike Gill made a felony arrest this month for Attempted Burglary. Through various
interviews, Det. Gill was able to make a positive identification on suspect that was
witnessed attempting to break into a residence in January.
and Questionable Death Scene training this month.
Det. Gill attended Homicide
Det. Bass focused his efforts on an alleged rape that occurred, of which the investigation
is ongoing. Det. Bass also continued to follow -up on a felony arrest for Sexual
Misconduct with a Minor due to new allegations. Det. Bass cleared numerous DCS
reports for child abuse and neglect.
Det. Heller was assigned two new cases, assisted on a felony warrant service this month,
and signed new confidential informants.
He assisted the BPD Interdiction Unit, and he
continues to focus his efforts on a vice investigation. The United Drug Task Force made
two controlled buys during the Month of January.
Belinda Sharkey has several assists for her administrative assistant duties and received
108 new items into the property room this month. She continues to work diligently with
the Hendricks County Prosecutor' s office for property requests and researched and
prepared 8 cases.
meetings.
Belinda researched 109 cases this month and attended two detective
She assisted in the Attempted Homicide investigation and Rape investigation
by completing numerous tasks. Belinda attended a meeting with the Chief Deputy
Prosecutor and two Deputy Prosecutor' s. She attended the Police Commission meeting
trained
and
for
the
upcoming
InterAct
property
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Arrest
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Helier
module.
PROSECUTOR UPDATE: The female arrested for the Brownsburg Armed Robbery case
where a she robbed a local check cashing business has filed a notice of plea. She is
pleading to the lead charge: Robbery- Deadly Weapon B Felony. Sentencing will likely
be in late February. Also, the Prosecutor' s Office disposed of 40 OWI cases in January.
All 40 plead guilty to OWI for a conviction rate of 100 percent.
Records & Accreditation
During January, the Records Department staff continued archival scanning and also
logged and stored 2013 documentation for appropriate retention. Kim Shupert spent the
majority of the month preparing the department' s 2013 annual report and conducted
preliminary orientation on new hires Steward, Shedrow, and Sears on January
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The Records Department entered 74 hand -written citations or warnings, processed 17
public access requests, 20 criminal history requests, 21 gun permit applications, 104
alarm permit transactions, 3 rider requests, and 23 sets of fingerprints. Fees generated
totaled $2, 550. 00. Below is the breakdown of the collected fees:
Accident Reports
45. 00
Incident Reports
35. 00
Gun Permits
920. 00
Notary Fees
0. 00
Criminal Histories
65. 00
Fingerprints
115. 00
Alarm Transactions
1, 370.00
Vehicle Inspections
0. 00
Community Relations
Sgt. Peter Fleck has been actively involved with a Juvenile Impact Program working with
an incorrigible child by means of meeting with the child and the child' s parents at least
once a week. Sgt. Fleck has aided the parents in setting goals and discipline expectations.
So far, the family Sgt. Fleck has been working with has been happy with the initial
results,
and truly appreciates the efforts of the Brownsburg PD and School PD.
Additional activities conducted by Sgt. Fleck during the month are included the
following:
All tours were cancelled due to adverse weather conditions
No Crime Watch in January
Juvenile criminal data was put into the state database before Jan 10
8th --
Women' s Self Defense
January
Working with Blake Ayers to increase Autism Awareness
January
Explorer meeting which again we had bad weather but still had
14th --
good attendance
January
15th --
Juvenile Facility Inspection which we passed with good remarks
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Due to weather and the holidays, Brownsburg Town Court only had court on
January
15th &
22nd
Public Information
Media Resource
The department had no reported media
Facebook
contacts during the Month of January.
tweet on its Twitter Page and 2 enotifies
from
the
website.
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The department released S Facebook
posts, 2 Facebook Crime Tips post, 1
Subscribers /Contacts
Facebook Crime Tips
1761
Current
subscriber lists report the following
Website
number of members:
284
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Twitter
761
Press Release
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2000
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Facebook
2000
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Crime Tips
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400
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As of January 31, 2014, the department expended 9.70% of its budget. Due to the fact
there was only one Town Council meeting in December and the claims cut off was
December 10th, our Spent/ Committed seems a little higher than our projected amount of
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the budget spent.
Many of the
invoices paid in January were
received in December after the
off date, so they were not
approved for payment by the
Town Council until the January
cut-
9th
Town
Council
6, 000,000 - r-$
5,397,730
5, 000,000
v Budget
4, 000,000
a Projected
meeting.
Monies for Purchase Orders that
3, 000,000
were written, but not paid by the
2, 000,000
end
of
year
2013
and
moved
encumbered
2014 budget.
Current
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were
to
our
1, 000,000
These will be paid
0
out of the encumbered monies.
There were also 3 pay periods in
January that slightly elevated
Salaries & Benefits.
Information Technology
February brings the task of training the entire department on the new InterAct Records
Management System, which is scheduled to go live on February 11th. Lieutenant
Depinet hosted an inter -department discovery meeting with essential personnel to discuss
operational issues that may occur after cutover. Additional issues are expected to be
discovered in training, but we don' t believe there will be any major concerns that can' t be
corrected with a simple procedural
change.
Training will take place at the Training
Facility which will also be the host location for other departments in the county such as
Hendricks County, Pittsboro, Clayton, Amo, North Salem, and Coatesville.
The entire
county will be trained, and cutover to the new system will be by March 17th of this year
for all Hendricks County Agencies.
The new Computerized Aided Dispatch ( CAD) cutover date has been moved up for
agencies in Hendricks County, which will include Brownsburg. We are now focusing on
complete cutover by June instead of October. Once again this will require training for the
employees that will use the system in their vehicles. Training is expected to take place in
April or May.
Human Resources
The Reserve Division has slowly begun to decline in number of personnel due to
resignations and the hiring of two of our Reserves as Full -time Officers. However, this
decline in number of officers within the division has not significantly hindered the
intention of a Reserve Division, as the existing personnel of that division remain vigilant
in their duties.
Reserve Officer Brandon Lunsford submitted his letter of resignation
affective December 26th, 2013. Brandon was in the Field Training Program, but due to
personal reasons decided that the duties of a Police Officer were not suitable for him. On
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January
2014, Reserve Officer Dan Vogel submitted his letter of resignation due to
personal reasons in seeking alternate means of supplemental income and dedication to
continued education through college courses.
Dan hopes to continue his strive to make
law enforcement his career goal as a full -time officer.
The following Reserve Officers have advanced to the next phase in the Field Training
program:
Ryan Lunsford -Phase 3
George Glossop -Phase 3
Corey Hill -Phase 4
Joseph Steward, Corey Sears, and David Shedrow were officially sworn in as Full -time
Officers with Brownsburg Police Department on January 27, 2014. These three new
hires were part of the 2013 Recruitment Process to replace personnel that had left
vacancies within our Sworn Staff. From this process, our agency has a hiring list that
will remain as an eligibility list until that latter part of 2014. Steward completed a Forty
hour Pre -basic Course required by the ILETB, and will begin the Field Training Program
in February. Sears was assigned to a night shift on solo patrol, as he had previously
completed our Field Training Program as a Reserve several years ago; however, will be
scheduled to attend the ILEA mid -year. Shedrow at the time of his hiring as Full -time
Officer was a Reserve currently in Field Training with our agency, and will continue at
the same Phase within the program until completion.
Shedrow and Steward are
scheduled to attend ILEA for sixteen weeks starting March 31 of this year.
At the January Police Commission Meeting, Commissioners announced the recipients of
the Employees of Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2013. The descriptions below detail
the recipients for Operations, Support Services, and Reserve Division EOQ:
As shown in the photograph to the left, Officer Jason
McCoy received the EOQ for the Operations Division.
Submitted nominations recommended Officer McCoy
for
this
for
his
dependability,
professionalism, consistent self -improvement, and being
a well -rounded officer.
Officer McCoy is well respected
by his supervisors for his work ethics and practices, and
also received a complimentary letter form a citizen
during the quarter he was nominated for based upon his above listed characteristics.
recognition
As shown in the photograph to the right, Detective Cpl.
Jeff Klayer received the EOQ for the Support Division.
Submitted nominations recommended Det. Klayer for
this recognition for his dedication to conducting
criminal investigations assigned to him, specifically
pertaining to a wide spread case of vandalism with over
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30 cases and multiple victims, which ultimately lead to the identification of the accused.
Det.
Klayer utilized a unique skill set though investigator abilities and interview
techniques to successfully file charges and close numerous cases pertaining to these
vandalisms.
In accordance with a change in department policy and
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significant growth in the Reserve Division compared to
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years,
ears the Reserve Division nominated Officer
Andrew Richards as EOQ for the 4th quarter of 2013.
This was the first time that this division has had the
opportunity to recognize one of their own without
having to be in the running along with full -time
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personnel.
Officer Richards was nominated for his
work ethics during his current performance in the Field Training Program and dedication
as an volunteer personnel of this agency.
Training
As in years past, the majority of the Month of January is used to culminate and total
training hours and events from the previous year. Therefore, much of the month was
spent totaling and preparing reports of training hours to be forwarded to the Indiana Law
Enforcement Training Board. January 14th -17`h Sgt. Andy Watts, Training Coordinator,
was able to attend the annual SHOT show convention where vendors, manufacturers, and
agencies from all over the world congregate to view new products and expand contacts
across the country. This was the first time that Brownsburg Police Department had sent a
representative to this event; however, believes in doing so will further aid our agencies
networking and research of law enforcement products while conducting cost comparisons
through potential vendor selections.
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On January 22" the Indianapolis Metro SWAT team utilized the Training Facility range
and shoothouse for their monthly training day. This agreement with IMPD includes their
using the range 2 -3 times per calendar year in exchange for instructors, training, or
equipment assistance throughout the year.
Enforcement Training Council (
CILETC)
23rd
the Central Indiana Law
On January
met at the Training Facility to discuss
upcoming training events and needs. In addition, CILETC elected Sgt. Watts to continue
to serve in the capacity of Council President for a third consecutive year. CILETC
training calendar is beginning to become active and has been posted online at
www.cilete.com, and all training opportunities are free of charge to Brownsburg Police
personnel.
On January
the Brownsburg ERT utilized the Training Facility for its
monthly training. Finally, on January 28th -31" Sgt. Watts conducted a weeklong 40 hour
27th
pre -basic training session for the newest Brownsburg Police Officer Joe Steward. This
included classroom, physical Tactics, and firearms training. Below is a list of trainings
the Brownsburg Police Department will be hosting thus far for the 2014 year:
February 25 -28, 2014
Safariland ICP Less Lethal Instructor Certification/ Recertification (OC,
Impact, Chemical, and Distraction Device)
Cost: $ 895. ( All four days), Each session can
March 24 -25, 2014
be taken individually.
Offensive/Defensive Knife Instructor
Cost: $ 500.00
The Brownsburg Police Department will be hosting classes along with Dr. Paul
Whitesell at the Brownsburg Police Training Facility.
March 27 -28, 2014
PTO Basics
Cost: N/ C
The Brownsburg Police Department and CILETC are hosting a PIO Basics for
officers seeking a more thorough understanding of public speaking and keeping
the media informed of incidents /situations.
April 7, 2014
Understanding Police Use of Force
Cost: $ 125. 00
The Brownsburg Police Department and Pro -rain Inc. is instructing this
informative course for Officers, Trainers, and Administrators.
April 7 -10, 2014
PTS Defensive Tactics Instructor I —
Standing
Cost: $ 600.00
The Brownsburg Police Department will be hosting classes along with Dr. Paul
Whitesell at the Brownsburg Police Training Facility.
April 14 -15, 2014
PTS Defensive Tactics Instructor I —
Standing, Recertification
Cost: $ 500. 00
The Brownsburg Police Department will be hosting classes along with Dr. Paul
Whitesell at the Brownsburg Police Training Facility.
April 21 -24
PTS Defensive Tactics Instructor II - Ground
Cost: $ 600.00
The Brownsburg Police Department will be hosting classes along with Dr. Paul
Whitesell at the Brownsburg Police Training Facility.
April 21 -23, 2014
PTS Defensive Tactics Instructor II-Ground, Recertification
Cost: $ 500.00
The Brownsburg Police Department will be hosting classes along with Dr. Paul
Whitesell at the Brownsburg Police Training Facility.
April 21 - 23, 2014
S. A. F.E, ( Survive, Adapt, Fight, Escape) Program
Cost: $ 375. 00
The Brownsburg Police Department and Pro -Train Inc. is will be holding this
course at the Brownsburg Police Training Facility.
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May 29, 2014
S. T.O.P.S. Instructor Advanced Tactical Live Fiore Course
Cost: $ 175. 00
The Brownsburg Police Department and Pro -Train Inc. is will be holding this
course at the Brownsburg Police Training Facility.
September 15 - 16, 2014
Law Enforcement Response to the MMA Fighter
Cost: $ 275. 00
The Brownsburg Police Department and Pro -Train Inc. is will be holding this
course at the Brownsburg Police Training Facility.
September 29 - October 2, 2014
S. T.O.P.S. Instructor Certification
Cost: $ 465.00
The Brownsburg Police Department and Pro -rain Inc. is will be holding this
course at the Brownsburg Police Training Facility.
September 30 —October 1, 2014
S. T.O.P.S. Instructor Re- certification
Cost: $ 265.00
The Brownsburg Police Department and Pro -rain Inc. is will be holding this
course at the Brownsburg Police Training Facility.
Worth noting is that as the hosting agency, our department will typically receive a
number of free slots in the training course for our personnel, collection of facility usage
fees, or utilization of other agency /entity instructors for the Brownsburg Police
Department personnel training.
Emerizencl Response Team
On January 17, 2014 the Brownsburg ERT was activated to serve a high risk arrest
warrant in Brownsburg. ERT operators were briefed on the warrant and deployed based
upon assignment and tactics from the pre -planning briefing. Brownsburg ERT members
maintained their assignments based upon their previous training and preparation.
operators were exposed to the elements, ( extreme cold and snow),
night.
All
in the middle of the
As part of a key element to the peaceful resolution to this said event was
negotiator Cpt. Ben Pyatt. Cpt. Pyatt made contact and quickly established a rapport with
the suspect via cell phone. Cpt. Pyatt was able to talk the suspect in to surrendering and
to exit the front door by himself with no weapons. The suspect was taken into custody
without incident and the residence was cleared resulting in two more arrests of subjects
that remained inside the dwelling. Each operator and negotiator should be commended
for their actions and the utilization of their skills that they continually train with. It is for
this very reason that we continue to train and prepare for incidents requiring a specialized
and prolonged response.
On January 18, 2014, ERT was again activated for a critical incident developing in the
Brownsburg community. A female suspect was armed with a handgun and was
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threatening suicide. ERT Operators arrived at the staging area as well is negotiator Capt.
Ben Pyatt.
Operators were briefed and assigned responsibilities.
Capt. Pyatt began
negotiations with the suspect, via cellular phone, who appeared reluctant to communicate.
Through negotiations the female placed the gun outside the front door; however, advised
that the gun was not the only method of suicide she could use. The female refused to exit
the residence and negotiations broke down when the female would no longer
communicate. Based upon intelligence gathered, statements of the female, and findings
by the negotiator, contingency plan by ERT was initiated in fear that the female had or
was harming herself. ERT was able to utilize tactics and their training to take the female
into protective custody for an immediate detention without any damages to the residence
or injury to persons involved.
On January 29, 2014, ERT was placed on standby status for a possible high risk buy/bust
assist with the United Drug Task Force pending some prosecutor decisions and a few
other variables. After a few hours of investigator measures and pre -planning, the standby
status was cancelled pending further investigation.
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31 North Green Street
Brownsburg, IN 46112
Dispatch 317 -852 -1140
Fax 317- 858 -4138
Major Joseph P. Bullock
January 2014
MONTHLY OPERA'T'IONS REPORT
CHIEF OF POLICE
BROWNSBURG POLICE COMMISSION
Brownsburg Police Department
Major Pat Bullock
Chief of Operations
ENFORCEMENT:
On numerous days central Indiana faced extreme and harsh weather conditions that resulted in
several city and county wide closings including our own Town of Brownsburg. Because it was
so dangerous and even deadly, only essential personnel were required to report for work. This
includes the shift officers and other town employees that were crucial for the function and day to
day operation of the Town of Brownsburg. I am mainly speaking of the Town Plow Drivers and
connected entities. I want to make it clear that when our officers called or when I called for
assistance many employees of the town were " Johnny on the Spot" for us and did all they could
do to get us on the road the help we needed.
I want to take time to mention a few in a public forum:
Jim Waggoner
Chris Keers
Shane Rance
Matt Griner
Lannie Agee
Dave Albertson
On multiple instances I or another Officer would call upon one of these individuals and they
were more than willing to provide assistance.
Stats
For the month of January the Enforcement Division had:
Arrests- 62
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OWI - 8
Charges - 116
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OWI - 14
Warrants Served - 3
Officer Response calls - 1826
Neighborhood patrols —592
Use of Force
There were 6 Use of Force Reports for the month of January on three different subjects. Three
of the reports were the deployment of the Taser, 2 were the pointing of the firearm and 1 was a
physical restraint.
One of the incidents took place at the Hendricks County Jail where the Jail Officers were in a
physical altercation with a combative inmate and one of our officers that was transporting a
prisoner to the jail aided in taking the subject into custody.
Enforcement Division Hours Worked
Traffic:
Due to the very cold and hostile weather in January, Traffic logged many hours on the streets
working accidents and slide offs. Not to take away from the shift officers they also were quite
busy with it as well.
January was the busiest month the department has had over the last 13 months. The next highest
number of accidents was October 2013 with 47. Last January 2013 yielded 32 accidents.
Traffic worked a total of 494.75 hours
West —154.25 hrs
Rooker —1 56. 5 hrs
Huntsman
184 hrs
Traffic investigated 46 of 85 dispatched vehicle collisions for a total of 54%
There were no special details for the month of January.
overall.
INTERDICTION
The I.C.E. Team was limited in their interstate time in the Month of January because the extreme weather
but still were able to make some traffic stops to confiscated 2 pistols from convicted felons and arrest a
suspected burglar on an outstanding warrant.
RESERVE DIVISION
Officer Andrew Richards received the first Reserve Officer of the Quarter. Officer Richards
continues to show his dedication to the reserve division by spending much of his own time
furthering his knowledge to better serve the department.
Reserve Officers participated in Interdiction training Ied by Captain Pyatt. This training allowed
officers an insight in to suspicious behavior as well as provided 3 training hours towards the
yearly requirement.
Vehicle inspections were done in the month of January. Cpl. Wilson ensured each vehicle is
equipment with the necessary equipment. With the addition of 4 vehicles to the Reserve fleet,
Cpl. Wilson will ensure that those vehicles will also be equipped.
Reserve Officers staffed each Sunday in the month of January and worked from loam till 6pm.
FLEET
With all of the inclement weather for the new year that was brought on with extremely hazardous
road conditions, the new AWD vehicles proved to be worth their weight in gold in getting to
necessary locations to provide assistance for the Brownsburg community and surrounding areas.
Purchase for new vehicles will be discussed in the Chief s topic of "Fleet Update ".
Fuel consumption for the month was 4324 gallons with 10. 8 mpg.
JU''V'ENILE OFFICER
The department made 13 Juvenile Arrests with a total of 23 Charges. Some of the charges
include:
Battery
Theft
Possession of Alcohol
Disorderly Conduct
Possession of Marijuana
Criminal Mischief
Criminal Conversion