office of the deputy chief - Sarasota Police Department
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office of the deputy chief - Sarasota Police Department
City of Sarasota Demographics Year of Incorporation: 1902 Land Area of City in Square Miles: 14.66 Persons per Square Mile: 3,541 Climate: Tropical Avg. Temperature: 73 Avg. High: 81.8 Avg. Low: 64.2 Number of Households: 22,621 Persons per Households: 2.19 Persons below Poverty Level: 22.2% Population: 54,214 Male: 48.6% Female: 51.4% Caucasian: 79% African American: 9.8% Native American: .4% Asian Indian: .3% Other Asian: 1% Hispanic/Latino: 8.3% Other: 1.2% Sources: 2010 U.S. Census 2009-2013 U.S. Census Estimates U.S. Climate Data NOAA City of Sarasota City of Sarasota Officials Willie Charles Shaw Mayor [email protected] (941) 954-4115 Suzanne Atwell Vice-Mayor [email protected] (941) 954-4115 Commissioner Liz Alpert District Two [email protected] (941) 954-4115 Commissioner Susan Chapman At-Large [email protected] (941) 954-4115 Commissioner Shelli Freeland Eddie District Three [email protected] (941) 954-4115 Tom Barwin City Manager [email protected] (941) 954-4102 Marlon Brown Deputy City Manager [email protected] (941) 954-4102 2 2015 Sarasota Police Department Table of Organization The Sarasota Police Department will maintain the highest standards of professional ethics and integrity. We are committed to the philosophy of community and neighborhood policing. We will build partnerships and coalitions with the business, corporate, and residential communities to identify and recommend solutions to problems with the goal of improving the quality of life in our neighborhoods. We will employ timetested police methods and promising innovative approaches to better protect our communities. Our commitment is to provide professional service to our citizens, residents, and visitors. VISION The Sarasota Police Department utilizes a proactive, intelligence led law enforcement strategy to prevent and reduce crime. MISSION Professional, dedicated police service in partnership with our community. CORE VALUES (I.A.C.P.) Integrity Accountability Commitment Professionalism Table of Contents Message from Chief Bernadette DiPino 5 Police Advisory Panel 7 Uniformed Crime Rate Summary 2011-2015 8 Notable s 9 Office of the Deputy Chief 10-11 Partnership Policing Communications Coordinator 12-13 Photo Gallery 14-15 Patrol Operations Division 16-19 Criminal Investigations Division 20-23 Support Services Division 24-25 Top Honors 26-27 Message From The Chief Chief Bernadette DiPino 941-954-7001 | [email protected] Chief of Police Bernadette DiPino I am proud to share with you the Sarasota Police Department's 2015 Annual Report. Four pineapples have dropped and three whole years have passed since I became Chief of Police here in Sarasota. In that time we have faced and overcome many challenges. One surprise was the sudden departure of Deputy Chief (Colonel) Steve Moyer who accepted a prestigious appointment to Secretary of Public Safety from Maryland Governor Hogan. His vacancy left a void, but a more than capable replacement was found from within the rank and file of the SPD. After a nationwide search, I selected and appointed Captain Patrick Robinson to the position of Deputy Chief. He has served in an exemplary manner and reaffirms there is great talent and leadership within the SPD. He has been an invaluable asset to the office of the Chief. I am constantly impressed with his abilities and the progress we are making. 2015 saw significant controversy for law enforcement nationwide. From Ferguson to my hometown of Baltimore, unrest and accusations of misconduct of the police dominated the news. A glaring issue which arose from these events was significant distrust of police and lack of police/ community relationships in these cities. I am proud to say we don't have the same issues here. The men and women who serve as officers and civilians within our police department are committed to building relationships and trust as well as providing outstanding customer service. Over the last three years, I have seen a distinct change in the interactions of the police and the community we serve. Citizens feel confident to call the police with concerns and issues and cooperate as witnesses. Our community partners share with us their appreciation as well as their concerns and we are listening! Our agency continues to help people with community activities and grant funding. Our officers helped children have a great Christmas with the "Shop with a Cop" event. Our "Coffee with a Cop” and “Tea with the Chief" programs provide social opportunities for officers and citizens to meet in a friendly atmosphere to ask questions and talk about current events. Our agency is quite progressive. I am proud our agency is a trailblazer. Our city was one of only 40 cities invited to share our strategies at the White House in a forum on the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing. Mayor Willie Shaw, City Manager Tom Barwin, Rev. Kelvin Lumpkin and I traveled to Washington DC to share our successes. As a result, the Department of Justice recognized our agency as one of eleven in the country implementing strategies of recruiting and diversified hiring. We are committed to hiring people of good character who will serve our community in a proud and respectful manner. Keeping the public aware of breaking news, crime trends, traffic issues, and other important events happening in our community through social media is just another example of the progressive and innovative policing we offer the community. We believe that awareness and crime prevention tips help others avoid becoming victims of crime. All of this is made possible through our Partnership Policing Communications Coordinator, Genevieve Judge. Though she makes it look like an entire team is producing the news around the clock, she alone handles the media requests, updating all social media, and keeping the public informed. This year she was awarded the “ConnectedCOPS Civilian Award for Excellence” at the Social Media and Law Enforcement conference in Niagara Falls, Canada. I am so proud of her efforts. and some of the best cultural venues and events in the world. The dedicated officers of the Sarasota Police Department work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to protect and serve all. The relationships formed and the open communication we share is vital to our success. We still have work to do, but I believe we are on the right path. With the support of our community, we are accomplishing great things including another year of overall crime reduction. I credit the officers and civilian employees for their dedication and commitment to our community. If not for their hard work, as well as our community partnerships and support, we would not have seen the 7.3% reduction in crime this year. I hope that you enjoy the new format of our annual report. The photos and facts will give year a deeper insight and appreciation of the people who work for the Sarasota Police Department. Be safe. Chief DiPino The City of Sarasota is a popular place to live, work, and play. Our partnership and community policing philosophy, under the leadership of our City Manager Tom Barwin, has made a positive impact on our community. The roads are filled with visitors, development is seen throughout the city, and businesses are opening all over Sarasota. I believe people want to live in and visit communities which are clean and safe. Obviously Sarasota is both! It also doesn't hurt that we have a beautiful beach, lots parks and green space, an expansive bay front, vibrant shopping areas, a wide variety of restaurants, 6 POLICE ADVISORY PANEL Civilian oversight of police has been highlighted nationally during the year as a desirable aspect of policing. The City of Sarasota is fortunate to have two established and accepted citizen volunteer organizations which assist the department to partner with the community to achieve the high standards expected of law enforcement. The Independent Police Advisory Panel, whose five volunteer members are assisted by staff support from the City Manager, the City Attorney, the Chief of Police, and the Administrator, Police Advisory Panels (PAP), meets six times each year to consider and if necessary make recommendations to the City Commission on major policy aspects of policing within the City and other global police issues. The Panel’s remit also empowers it to advise and make recommendations on administrative issues referred to it by the City Commission, the City Manager or the Chief. This broad capability has served the department well this year during which the Panel carried out a review of the recommendations by the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing as they apply to the SPD. The Panel concluded that appropriate steps have been taken, many of them in advance of the Report by the Task Force, to meet the perceived challenges of 21st Century policing, including partnership policing. Other aspects covered by the Panel during the year included recommendations on recruitment standards, procedures and training, and proposals to improve outcome measurement. The Panel also reviewed and commented on the annual report by the Chief on the Use of Force. The five members of the Police Complaint Committee, supported by the Administrator and the Commander, Internal Affairs and Complaint Section, in their monthly meetings, have reviewed 72 Inquiry and 72 Divisional reports of our investigation of complaints made against officers and procedures. Reports of formal investigations by the Internal Affairs and Complaint Section have also come under their scrutiny. As required by the ordinance governing the committee, the attention of the Chief has been drawn to aspects of complaint processing, procedures and practices which members consider need to be addressed and have been informed of the result. In addition, the committee has drawn up a handout for distribution to officers and citizens to advertise issues which arise during contact between them and which have led to complaint in the past. The committee hopes that this will improve mutual understanding and restraint and thus reduce complaints in future. The department appreciates the voluntary work performed by our oversight bodies and looks forward to continuation of the benefits they deliver to us and the community we both serve. To Contact Peter Graham 111 S. Orange Avenue Sarasota, FL 34236 941-951-3622 [email protected] Internal Affairs The Internal Affairs Section is staffed with one Lieutenant and one Sergeant. The section receives and documents all internal and external inquiries and complaints. They thoroughly and fairly investigate all Administrative cases. Once completed, they provide recommendations and possible disciplinary actions to the Chief. The Section utilizes programs to randomly select employees for drug screening and monitor employees with the Early Intervention System. Personnel within the section also provide requested documents in accordance with Public Records Law. In 2015, the section completed the following: Complaints Received 175 Formal Administrative Investigations 19 Division Level Investigations 92 Inquiries Investigated 64 Public Records Requests Completed 47 Random Drug Tests Administered 118 Early Intervention System Alerts Processed 42 Intelligence Unit The Intelligence Unit consists of two detectives and a Crime Analyst responsible for collecting and disseminating criminal intelligence information. The Detectives conduct investigations and maintain liaisons with other regional intelligence units in the State of Florida. In addition, they participate in the Regional District Six and F.B.I. Terrorism Task Forces. The Crime Analyst assists sworn personnel in identifying crime trends occurring in the community. Statistics are based on factors such as crime types, locations, dates and times, as well as suspect descriptions. The chart to the right shows Part 1 crimes have decreased by 7.3% in the City of Sarasota . Over the past five years, the City has seen a 28.1% decrease in crimes. Want to see the crime mapping for your neighborhood? Log on to www.sarasotapd.org and select Crime Mapping. UNIFORMED CRIME RATE SUMMARY FROM 2011-2015 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Murder 8 4 4 2 5 Forcible Sex Offenses 36 39 39 34 34 Robbery 172 136 151 108 112 Aggravated Assault 297 246 219 213 206 Total Violent 513 425 413 357 357 Burglary 698 705 564 479 417 Larceny 2,414 2,093 2,023 1,947 1,798 Motor Vehicle Theft 114 99 155 111 111 Total Non-Violent 3,226 2,897 2,742 2,537 2,326 Total Index 3,736 3,322 3,155 2,895 2,683 2015 Notable Mentions In 2015, a total of 22 new officers were sworn-in and three more were sponsored to attend the Criminal Justice Academy. A grant was received to purchase new ballistic vests for Officers through the Bulletproof Vest Partnership. The Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) was received in order to purchase new gas masks for Officers. Adams Lane was dedicated in honor of fallen Officer Warren Jones on the 40th anniversary of his memorial. The SPD lobby was designated as a “Safe Place” to conduct online sale transactions (such as EBay or Craigslist). The 7-11 chain partnered with SPD for “Operation Chill” offering free slurpee coupons to kids caught in act of kindness. Lt. Lori Jaress, Sgt. Richie Schwieterman, Sgt. Demetri Konstantopoulos, and Sgt. Derek Galbraith graduated from the Southern Police Institute’s Command Officers Development Course. This is an intensive four month course that requires 400 hours to complete. Formed the Collateral Traffic Homicide Response Team with four Officers completing the necessary training. In 2015, initiated the “Stop, Walk, and Talk” program that encourages officers to walk their beat and stop and talk to residents, visitors, and store owners. SPD participated in a Boating Safety event in coordination with the United States Coast Guard and the Sarasota Sheriff’s Office, Longboat Key PD, and Florida Fish and Wildlife. In Coordination with the Sarasota Housing Authority, SPD participated in the “Book ‘Em” Cops and Kids Literacy Event sponsored by the Community Foundation and Early Learning Coalition In partnership with the I Am More Foundation, 17 year old Tyler Babcock was named an Honorary Officer for a day. (Pictured Left) The US Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) named SPD the winner of the 20th Anniversary “Community Policing in Action” photo contest. (Pictured above) OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF Deputy Chief Pat Robinson 941-954-7006 | [email protected] In 2015, after an extensive nationwide search, Chief DiPino proudly announced the promotion of then Captain Pat Robinson to the Rank of Deputy Chief. The Office of the Deputy Chief has supervisory oversight of the daily police operations of the department and reports directly to the Chief of Police. He is responsible for implementing directives and orders as provided by the Chief and ensuring the vision and mission of the department is carried out by coordinating the efforts of all divisions. The Deputy Chief oversees the budget and personnel allocation of the financial and personnel assets of the department. He supervises the division commanders of the Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations Division, and the Support Services Division as well as the Emergency Manager, Intelligence and Crime Analyst, Planning & Research Manager, Accreditation Manager, and the Chaplain. The Deputy Chief also acts as the head of the Agency in the absence of the Chief. Deputy Chief Pat Robinson Accreditation. The accreditation process is an on-going project that requires constant monitoring and periodic updating of policies and procedures to ensure continued standards compliance. ACCREDITATION UNIT The Accreditation Unit is currently staffed with one civilian accreditation manager responsible for maintaining files on more than 250 standards that prove the department’s compliance with the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation Manager Cheryl Houpt 10 PLANNING AND RESEARCH The Sarasota Police Department’s Planning and Research Unit is responsible for coordinating policy development and state accreditation compliance. The unit also conducts all requested research and contributes to the development of new programs and initiatives. The unit manages the detailed development of all written directives and ensures that all policies are consistent with applicable laws, departmental goals, accreditation standards and the latest in law enforcement practices. POLICE CHAPLAIN SERVICES The Chaplain Program was designed to assist our officers in dealing with the emotional and physical challenges inherent to law enforcement. Officers are exposed to critical and traumatic incidents throughout their careers that often go unseen by the public we serve. Chaplain Dwayne Geib provides support, guidance and resources to our officers. He has worked with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation to bring Peer Support Training to the Sarasota Police Department. Chaplain Dwayne Geib Emergency Operations Manager Todd Kerkering EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT The Emergency Manager works with all Charter Officials and their subordinate departments to develop and maintain programs to save lives and protect property in the event of natural or man-made disasters. The Emergency Manager serves as the City’s representative for planning and coordination with Sarasota County and other jurisdictions within our region. In 2015, the City of Sarasota was recognized as being “Storm Ready” by the National Weather Service. This program recognizes communities for their efforts in building community resilience in the face of increasing vulnerability to extreme weather and water events. The City of Sarasota is one of 23 cities statewide, and one of 845 cities nationwide to receive this recognition. Other accomplishments in Emergency Management include: the training of over 300 city and other government agency employees in Incident Command System, Emergency Operations Center operations, and Hazardous Materials Operations; the participation in eight training exercises with a focus on emergency management and other planned events; and a 5-year update of the City of Sarasota’s Flood Plain Management Plan was completed as part of FEMA’s Community Rating System. Partnership Policing Communications Coordinator Genevieve Judge 941-954-7094 | [email protected] The Public Information Office is led by our Partnership Policing Communications Coordinator (PPCC) and is responsible for all internal and external communications of the Sarasota Police Department to both news media and city employees. Currently, Genevieve Judge serves as the PPCC. She joined the Sarasota Police Department in May 2013 and is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Genevieve is a member of NIOA (National Information Officers Association) and FLEPIOA (Florida Law Enforcement Public Information Officers Association). She coordinates all inquiries from local and national media outlets, serves as the police department’s spokeswoman and arranges interviews between the media and members of the Sarasota Police Department. The PPCC reports to the Chief of Police and works to develop programs which communicate strategic objectives and accomplishments of the men and women of the Sarasota Police Department. The duties of the PPCC include media and public relations, management of social media accounts and is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The PPCC works to strengthen the partnerships and relationships between the Sarasota Police Department and the community by providing direct and timely communications using all available media venues including TV, radio, newspaper and radio outlets as well as social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. The PPCC also Partnership Policing Communications Coordinator Genevieve Judge serves as the Public Information Officer liaison for the Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center and the City Operations Center when activated. Sarasota Police Department Social Media accounts of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, continue to be a valuable resource and tool for getting information out to the public and media in a timely manner. In 2015, Sarasota Police Department Social Media accounts continued to grow, helping to keep an open dialogue between the Sarasota Police Department and community. Social Media is also used to promote community events such as Coffee with a Cop, National Night Out, Blue + You Movie Night and Tweet from the Beat community programs. Our Social Media accounts help share information with our community and media including: road closures, traffic delays noteworthy crimes taking place and when Officers need assistance in investigation a case, by sharing video or photos with our followers. The Social Media accounts are also a way for the public to communicate with the Sarasota Police Department by asking questions or giving praise for the work our Officers do every day. 12 with resources and information in the realm of social media. Genevieve also served as the opening speaker for the Social Media The Internet and Law Enforcement (SMILE) Conference where she received her award. In 2015, the Partnership Policing Communications Coordinator issued nearly 300 news releases, fielded public record requests from the media and members from the Sarasota Police Department took part in more than 200 interviews. The Sarasota Police Department continued to gain momentum throughout Social Media on an international platform in 2015. In October, Genevieve Judge received the International ‘2015 ConnectedCOPS Civilian Award of Excellence’ award presented by ConnectedCOPS.net, an organization dedicated to providing law enforcement agencies across the globe SOCIAL MEDIA 2013 2014 2015 Twitter 1,129 3,874 7,686 Facebook 1,679 4,219 8,667 YouTube 67 376 473 Instagram 257 1,110 3,264 Partnership Policing Communications Coordinator Genevieve Judge received the international award “ConnectedCOPS Civilian Award for Excellence” from the Social Media the Internet and Law Enforcement Conference in Niagara Falls, Canada. The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) also recognized the Social Media work of the Sarasota Police Department by inviting us to be a guest writer to the ‘Social Media Beat’ blog. The entry featured our honorary holiday Officer, Officer Elf on the Shelf. The blog can be read on the IACP website. 14 Patrol Operations Division Captain Kevin Stiff 941-954-7011 | [email protected] In 2015, with the promotion of Deputy Chief Pat Robinson, then Lieutenant Kevin Stiff was promoted to Captain over the Patrol Operations Division. Patrol Operations is commanded by a Captain and one Deputy Commander who holds the rank of Lieutenant. Patrol Operations directs the Traffic/Motor Unit, K-9 Unit, Marine Unit, Homeless Outreach Team, and the Community Relations Unit comprised of the Crime Prevention Officers, School Resource Officers, and the Citizen’s Volunteer Program. There are four 12-hour Patrol Shifts. Each shift is supervised by a Lieutenant and three Sergeants. Uniformed Officers are placed into three districts within the City of Sarasota—North, Central, and South. Each officer is assigned to one of four Walking Beats or one of ten Patrol Zones in the City of Sarasota. Patrol Operations Captain Kevin Stiff The Deputy Commander of the Patrol Operations Division is also assigned as the Commander of Traffic/Motor Unit, K-9 Unit, Marine Unit, Homeless Outreach Team, School Resource Officer Unit, Crime Prevention Unit, and the Citizens Volunteer Program. Arrests Made 4,475 Citations Written 6,351 Warnings Written 4,783 Vehicle Crashes Investigated 3,382 Field Interviews Conducted 814 Employee Observations 113 Marine Patrol Call-Outs 13 CNU Call-Outs 6 SWAT Call-Outs 6 Traffic Unit Call-Outs 21 Honor Guard Events 15 Officer Tim Bales conducting traffic enforcement 16 K-9 UNIT PROJECT LIFESAVER The K-9 Unit is part of Patrol Operations and is comprised of three Uniformed Officers, one Sergeant and their K-9 Partners. The Sarasota Police Department is proud to offer Project Lifesaver to the citizens of Sarasota County. This program is a resource for those who are caregivers of patients suffering from Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Autism. It is designed to quickly help locate those patients who wander away from their caregivers. In 2015, SPD added two new K-9’s to their unit, Coti and Bronson. Officer Jake Nelson and K-9 Partner Bronson To help keep them safe, the Retired Law Enforcement Association of South West Florida generously donated K-9 ballistic vests. Calls for Service 754 Arrests 42 Time Deployed for Patrol 101 Narcotic Searches 13 Public Demonstrations 26 Apprehensions 27 Officer Nick Dominis and K-9 Partner Coti Citizens enrolled in the Project Lifesaver Program wear a small personal transmitter around the wrist or ankle that emits an individualized tracking signal. If an enrolled client goes missing, the caregiver notifies their local Project Lifesaver agency and a trained emergency team responds to the wanderer’s area. Most who wander are found within a few miles from home. As a result of this program, search times have been reduced from hours and days to minutes. Total Clients 65 Call-Outs/Rescues 8 Visits to Clients 963 Community Presentations 50 Volunteer Hours 1,300 SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS The School Resource Officer Program provides police presence in the two high schools and one middle school within the City of Sarasota. Each School Resource Officer is actively engaged in school activities and provides each school with law enforcement services and coordination. The School Resource Officers are active and engaged with the student body at each of their campuses. Homeless Outreach Team Members Officer David Dubendorf, Lt. Lori Jaress, Case Worker Sherree Brown, Case Worker Calvin Collins, and Sgt. Michael Schwieterman Sergeant Eric Bolden: SRO Unit Supervisor Officer Todd Perna: Brookside Middle School Officer Sheldon Cantrell: Sarasota High School Officer Dominic Harris: Booker High School HOMELESS OUTREACH TEAM Comprised of one Sergeant, one Officer, and two Case Managers, the purpose of the Homeless Outreach Team is to interact with the City of Sarasota’s homeless population. By building relationships and trust, they are able to educate and encourage interested individuals on the assistance available in the Continuum of Care as well as other local social services while making referrals to such programs. While working with the team, individuals are referred to services at the Salvation Army for shelter, security, and provisions. The members of the team also provide training to all Officers on homeless services, City Ordinances, and interactions with the homeless population. (Pictured right) SRO Dominic Harris, SRO Todd Perna, Sgt. Eric Bolden, & Sgt. Christopher Devaney 18 In 2015, The School Resource Officers received the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) Model Agency Award. This is presented to agencies that exemplify the NASRO triad concept in training, policies and standards and that demonstrate creative and innovative approaches to school-based policing. CITIZEN’S VOLUNTEER PROGRAM The Citizen Volunteer Program is an excellent opportunity to join others who are committed to the community that we live in and the police department that serves them. Our volunteers serve as additional eyes and ears for the Sarasota Police Department. Our program provides a resource of qualified volunteers to assist the Sarasota Police Department in maintaining and improving the quality of service provided to the citizens of the City of Sarasota. CRIME PREVENTION The department currently has two Crime Prevention Officers. Both officers are certified Crime Prevention Practitioners who perform some of the most important tasks as part of Sarasota Police Department’s overall community policing and crime prevention efforts. These include community outreach events such as National Night Out, giving presentations to Community and Neighborhood Groups, and organizing the Blue + You movie nights. In December 2015, Officer Cherie McKeon was named the president of the Suncoast Crime Prevention Association, an organization dedicated to develop and promote professional standards of ethics, education, and competence in the field of crime prevention and promote crime prevention practices for the purpose of decreasing crime, the fear of crime, and improving the quality of life. The associations meet monthly and provide training. Volunteers aid and assist the operations of the Police Department in a variety of ways. You can find them working as downtown Ambassadors, in support and administrative positions, on the street during special events and parades, or even patrolling neighborhoods in our community. In 2015, the 68 volunteers collectively donated more than 16,296 hours of their time and talents back to the community. If you would like to learn more about becoming a Citizen Volunteer for the Sarasota Volunteers Joan Steber, Dot Jones, Pat Lavender, & Belinda Livingston with Volunteer Coordinator Michelle Rinaca Criminal Investigations Division Captain Corinne Stannish 941-364-7367 | [email protected] In the Fall of 2015, Captain Corinne Stannish transferred from the Support Services Division to become the commander of Criminal Investigations. This division consists of one Captain, one Lieutenant, four Sergeants, 16 Detectives, four Officers, three Civilian Investigators, and five civilian staff. The primary function of this division is to conduct follow up investigations of reported crimes. These investigations consist of interviewing suspects, victims and witnesses; analyzing information for validity, reliability, and accuracy; and compiling a comprehensive and factual case file to be presented in court. Overall the City of Sarasota experienced a 12% decrease in violent crime. The Criminal Investigations Division continues to utilize crime analysis to practice smarter policing by identifying crime trends and implementing the High Point Drug Market Initiative (DMI). In 2015, the Vice/Narcotics Unit conducted “Operation Safe Neighborhood” focusing on the area of Gillespie Park and the Newtown community as part of the DMI initiative. As a result, 48 subjects were arrested for selling narcotics. Of those arrested, 44 were aggressively prosecuted by the State Attorney’s Office and four were deferred to the Drug Market Initiative program. Criminal Investigations Captain Corinne Stannish Criminal Investigations 1,069 Cases Per Detective 100 Felony Arrests 220 Annual Clearance Rate 39% MAJOR CRIMES / SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT The Major Crimes Unit is comprised of one Sergeant, five Detectives, and one Civilian Investigative aid. Detectives are responsible for the follow-up investigation of the following crimes: Homicide, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Sexual Battery, Robbery, Home Invasion, Kidnapping, and Crimes against children. In 2015, the Unit handled 394 investigations. Of those, 148 were felony cases which yielded 77 arrests. 20 Within this unit, one Detective oversees coordination of all Sex Offender Checks within the City of Sarasota and another is assigned to the Central Florida Internet Crimes Against Children and FBI Child Exploitation Task Forces. Specially trained detectives serve as members of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Child Abduction Response Team (CART) Region 6 in Fort Myers. PROPERTY CRIMES UNIT The Property Crimes Unit has one Sergeant, five detectives and one civilian investigative aid. The Property Crimes Unit investigated 675 cases in 2015. Of those, 524 were felony cases which yielded 143 arrests. These included high profile cases listed as burglary, grand theft, dealing in stolen property, identify theft and other types of economic crimes. VICE/NARCOTICS UNIT The Vice/Narcotics Unit has the primary responsibility for the investigation of street level and mid and upper level drug traffickers and smugglers. The Vice/Narcotics Unit also is primarily responsible for the investigation of pharmaceutical diversion crimes in the City of Sarasota. The Nuisance Abatement Program is dedicated to investigating both commercial and residential properties suspected of being involved in the use and sale of drugs, prostitution, gang activity or dealing in stolen property. Properties involved in the activities are cited and referred to the Nuisance Abatement Board. This Board has the legal authority to force landlords and property owners to abate such nuisances and impose civil penalties. Arrests 172 Felony Charges 182 Misdemeanor Charges 87 Search Warrants 51 Vehicles Seized 7 Money Seized $67,411 Firearms Seized 14 Marijuana Seized 8,130 Rock Cocaine Seized 106.9g Powder Cocaine Seized 1,326g Prescription Pills Seized 145.70g Heroin Seized 92.2g MDMA (Ecstasy/Molly) Seized 6g Methamphetamine Seized 12.5g Designer Drug (Spice) Seized 2,397.3g STREET CRIMES UNIT The Street Crimes Unit is proactive and high tempo to address a multitude of issues such as prostitution, street level drug dealing, burglary and robbery, and quality of life issues by conducting surveillance operations, prostitution operations, warrant/fugitive apprehensions, etc. The Street Crimes Unit has partnered with community programs like Selah Freedom, to create a prostitution diversion program called “Turn Your Life Around”. In 2015, nine individuals participated in the TYLA program with a 100% success rate. The program continues to reach out to others through support groups and case management. CRIMINALISTICS UNIT The Criminalistics Unit has one Civilian Manager and four full-time technicians. Their responsibilities include responding to various crime scenes to process, collect and preserve evidence; receiving and evaluating latent print cards submitted by officers; receiving digital memory cards submitted by officers and maintaining the original files; receiving all Sarasota Police Department arrest booking sheets from the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and maintaining the fingerprint and palm print files. Automated Fingerprint ID Entries 203 Call-Outs 421 Case Photos Downloaded to CD 1,086 Evaluate Latent Requests 264 Latent Comparisons 472 Latent Hits 83 Video Collection Requests 79 Photo & Digital Requests 967 Lab Submissions to FDLE/SCSO 124 DNA Hits 17 22 VICTIM ADVOCATE PROGRAM The Victim Advocate Program (VAP) is currently staffed with two civilian advocates and one volunteer. Advocates provide crucial resources and assistance to victims of crimes, witnesses of crimes, and those experiencing crisis and trauma in the City of Sarasota. They serve as liaisons between the victims of crimes and Officers/Detectives, the Office of the State Attorney and various community groups dedicated to helping preserve the rights of crime victims. Services are free and focus on customer service by assisting primary and secondary victims as well as witnesses of crime; assistance is also provided to those experiencing trauma or crisis that may be unrelated to a criminal act. Both on-scene services as well as follow up services are provided by the VAP. In 2015, the Victim Advocate Program assisted a total of 412 new clients and responded to 42 on-scene call-outs to assist victims of crime and persons experiencing trauma and crisis. Assault 28 Battery 86 Burglary 10 Domestic Violence 107 Deaths 67 Other Crimes 40 Robbery 27 Sexual Violence 33 Other Crisis Situations 12 Victim Advocates Brandy Borling and Jude Castro pictured with Support Services Captain James Rieser Local Center for Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence SPARCC (Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center), 24/7 Hotline (941) 365-1976 Local Victim Service Agencies Sarasota Police Department, Victim Advocate Program 941) 954-7021 State Attorney’s Office, Victim Rights’ Advisor (941) 861-4449 Parents of Murdered Children (941) 952-0936 State and National Referrals Florida Abuse Hotline (Elderly and Children) 1-800-962-2873 Identity Theft Hotline 1-866-966-7226 VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) 1-877-846-3435 Statewide Crime Victim Information and Referral 1-800-226-6667 Florida Council Against Sexual Violence 1-800-956-7273 Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence 1-800-500-1119 National Center for Victims of Crime 1-800-394-4357 National Organization for Victim Assistance 1-800-879-6682 Support Service Division Captain James Rieser 941-364-7367 | [email protected] In the Fall of 2015, Captain James Reiser transferred from the Criminal Investigations Division to become the commander of Support Services. This Division oversees Training, Background and Recruitment, Property and Evidence, Records, Management Information Systems, Alarms, Payroll and Personnel, Fiscal, Fleet, Red Light Cameras, Building Maintenance, and Quartermaster. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS AND RECRUITMENT 2015 was yet another challenging year as our agency has continued to see an increase in retirements. Due to retirement or other opportunities, 22 police officers left employment this year (nearly double the number in 2014). Recruiter Kate Meeks-Hall Given the fact that it can take up to one year to successfully hire one police officer from application to training, changes were made within the recruiting process. ETHNICITY & GENDER 2014 2015 Caucasian 83.4% 79% African-American 7.6% 9.8% Hispanic 8% 9.8% Asian/Other 1% 1.2% Men 86% 82% Women 14% 18% Support Services Captain James Rieser Sarasota City Commissioners approved Chief DiPino’s request to modify requirements for hiring police officers. The minimum of an associate college degree was removed from the list of requirements, and instead require candidates to have a high school diploma or GED. This measure increased the pool of applicants and 27 new officers were hired in 2015. Also, a greater emphasis was placed on diversity in hiring. RECORDS 2015 marked the implementation of the New World Records Management System. This has enabled the department to grow and keep pace with advances in mobile computing technology. New World integrates computer aided dispatch (CAD), incident, citation and other data streams into a single database. This allows officers to quickly retrieve actionable and relevant information on persons, locations and incidents. The 24 new system brings the department into compliance with State and Federal mandates of security and reporting standards. Cases Processed 26,205 Name/Address Checks 2,938 Public Records Requests 266 TRAINING UNIT 2015 continued with many opportunities for the department to host training programs with nationally recognized training courses. In addition, the Training Unit provided all sworn Officers with 32 hours of mandatory training reference a variety of topics including: New World Training for Supervisors RED LIGHT CAMERA PROGRAM The Intersection Safety Program utilizes state-of-theart digital cameras and Violation detection systems for the purpose of decreasing Violations of the traffic control regulations and reducing collisions. Between 2014 and 2015, the City of Sarasota has seen an average increase of violations of 8.86% at the 10 most dangerous intersections. RED LIGHT CAMERA 2014 2015 Red Light Infractions Reviewed 27,530 28,022 Citations Issued 24,156 24,809 Hours spent reviewing potential violators 1,177 1,166 Active Shooter Training Drill Annual Firearms Training / Qualifications Active Shooter Training Selah Freedom / Human Trafficking Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement Teen Court Legal Updates / Polzak Warrants & Warrantless Arrests Defensive Tactics / Vascular Neck Restraint & Distractionary Strikes Impact Weapons, Violent Prisoner Restraint Device, Seat Belting-SUV Domestic Violence / Victim’s Rights Drug Market Intervention Personal Protective Equipment , Hazmat, Gas Mask Fit Testing Firearms and Shotgun Training Taser X-2 Recertification Active Shooter Training IN THE SPOTLIGHT bring our Officers and community together even more,” said Chief DiPino. In December 2015, the Sarasota Police Department and the Sarasota Police Foundation unveiled a one-of-a-kind hand painted wall mural on the 2nd floor of the Sarasota Police Department. Chief Bernadette DiPino began working with the Sarasota Police Foundation on several projects earlier this year when the mural project was launched. Artist Joe Cuffaro donated his time and talent and the Foundation paid for the paint and supplies. “We are so thankful to accept Joe’s contribution to our department,” said Chief DiPino. “His spirit shines through this mural and his work of art captures the spirit of Sarasota. One act of kindness can make a huge difference in other people’s lives. I believe his mural will help “I was absolutely thrilled and honored to give back to our Police Foundation members police department,” Christine Goodall and said Joe Cuffaro, Mike Evanoff pictured with artist. “One of my Chief Bernadette DiPino and sons is a police Artist Joe Cuffaro officer in West Palm Beach and I’ve gotten to know the life of law enforcement. To be able to capture a sense of our beautiful community and the work our Officers do and put it together, I can’t explain what that means in words,” said Cuffaro. TOP HONORS Sworn Officer of the Year Officer J.D. Miller Civilian of the Year Rick Hockensmith 26 Sworn Supervisor of the Year Sergeant Bryan Graham The Sarasota Police Department is very proud of all of its employees. Each quarter individuals are recognized for outstanding service within the department and in our community. Additionally, Units are recognized for commendable service. This year those recipients were: SWORN OFFICERS OF THE QUARTER Officer Timothy Bales Officer Cherie McKeon Officer J.D. Miller Officer Kevin Schafer Officer Thomas Wagonseller CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF THE QUARTER Rick Hockensmith Kathleen Meeks-Hall Michelle Rinaca ARMED FORCES SERVICE MEDAL Officer Daniel Furner DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL Sergeant Bruce King Officer Adam Arena Officer Becky Worthington HUMANITARIAN AWARD Officer Derek Conley Officer Kimberle Vespia LIFE SAVING MEDAL Sergeant Jeffrey Ball Sergeant Bruce King Sergeant Kenneth Rainey II Sergeant Charles Riffe Sergeant Michael Schwieterman Sergeant Daniel Weinsberg Officer Adam Barlow Officer Ricardo Cannon Officer Patrick Comac Officer Joshua Evans Officer Steven Fergus Officer Sean Gleason Officer Kenneth Goebel Officer Juan Jaimes Officer Steven Mayforth Officer Luis Paris Officer Erick Raulerson Officer Ross Revill Officer Michael Skinner Officer Jessica Sullivan Officer Jonathan Vanik Officer Kimberle Vespia MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD Officer Kenneth Goebel Officer Steven Mayforth UNIT COMMENDATIONS Crime Prevention Unit New World Transition Team Patrol Shift 1A Patrol Shift 2B Street Crimes Unit SWAT Team Training Unit CITIZENS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT Tina Adams Jon Baugh Sam Chavers Deshawn Collins Matthew Cramer Jordyn Kruzel John Lopez Bryce Makowski Tom Maxa Lucy Nicandri Brian Saum Bob Soran Becky Taylor Cliff Wright UNIT CITATION AWARD Homeless Outreach Team 27 SARASOTA POLICE DEPARTMENT 2099 Adams Lane Sarasota, Florida 34237 Front Desk—941-954-7025 Non-Emergency—941-316-1199 Emergency—9-1-1 www.sarasotapd.org Social Media: www.facebook.com/SarasotaPoliceDepartment www.Twitter.com/SarasotaPD www.YouTube.com/SarasotaPoliceDept www.instagram.com/SarasotaPoliceDept Photo Provided By: Norm Schimmell