New innovations in 2010

Westerville
Division of Police
Annual report
...New innovations in 2010
Table of Contents
Letter from the Chief ................................................................................................... iv
Core Values & Mission Statement .............................................................................. v
City of Westerville ....................................................................................................... 1
Command Staff............................................................................................................. 2
Departmental Profile ................................................................................................... 3
Awards .......................................................................................................................... 6
Honor Guard ................................................................................................................ 10
Budget ........................................................................................................................... 11
Crime Statistics............................................................................................................. 12
Part I Crimes ................................................................................................................ 13
Part II Crimes ............................................................................................................... 14
Crime Comparison ....................................................................................................... 15
Service Calls and Arrest Data ..................................................................................... 16
Traffic Citation and Accident Statistics ..................................................................... 17
Administration (Letter from the Deputy Chief) ........................................................ 18
Professional Standards and Training ......................................................................... 19
Community Services Bureau ....................................................................................... 20
Chief for a Day ............................................................................................................. 22
Cops and Kids Day ....................................................................................................... 23
D.A.R.E. ........................................................................................................................ 24
National Night Out ....................................................................................................... 25
P.A.L.S. / SIDNE .......................................................................................................... 26
Self Defense for Women............................................................................................... 27
Serving Our Seniors Day ............................................................................................. 28
Westerville Citizen Police Academy ........................................................................... 29
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Table of Contents
Youth Police Adademy ................................................................................................ 30
Animal Control ............................................................................................................. 31
Detective Bureau .......................................................................................................... 32
Patrol Bureau ............................................................................................................... 35
Accident Investigation Unit ......................................................................................... 42
Aerial Enforcement Unit ............................................................................................. 43
Bike Patrol .................................................................................................................... 45
Field Training Unit ...................................................................................................... 46
K-9 Unit. ........................................................................................................................ 47
Delaware Tactical Unit ................................................................................................ 48
Records Bureau ........................................................................................................ …49
Community Impact/V.I.P.S. ........................................................................................ 52
Neighborhood Watch ................................................................................................... 53
Path Watch ................................................................................................................... 54
Chaplain Corps............................................................................................................. 55
Police Explorer Post #29 .............................................................................................. 56
Reserve Officer Program ............................................................................................. 57
Westerville Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association ......................................... 58
Special Olympics Torch Run....................................................................................... 59
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Letter from the Chief
A year of INNOVATION!
This past year has brought us significant advances in operations and
technology—the most noteworthy being the launch of our Aerial Enforcement
efforts and the beginning of the implementation of our new Computer Aided
Dispatching and Records Management Systems (C.A.D. /R.M.S.).
Over the past several years we had witnessed an increase in catastrophic traffic
crashes in the Polaris area. In order to address this issue we conducted a traffic
study. We found that in the targeted period of 48 hours, three vehicles exceeded 100 M.P.H. and over two
hundred exceeded 70 M.P.H. As a result of this information, a proposal was presented to conduct Aerial Enforcement. This called for leasing the services of a private pilot and airplane. During the six month trial period
of this program, speeds were reduced by an average of 14 M.P.H. and we also experienced a reduction in
crashes. Most importantly, we were able to reduce the number of injury crashes and eliminate fatalities. Aerial
Enforcement continues to be a very successful data driven policing initiative and will continue into the future.
One of the largest and most impactful initiatives our organization has ever undertaken is the conversion of our
C.A.D./R.M.S. (Computer Aided Dispatching/Records Management System). Our past system was
antiquated and cumbersome. This conversion will affect every facet of our operations. With the new system,
officers will be able to improve reporting which will result in a more efficient and effective overall operation.
This system also provides officers with the ability to mine data at the frontline level in real time. While the
public will experience no difference in service, staff will be working extremely hard to implement the system in
order to serve the public to our greatest ability.
Again this year we witnessed a reduction in the overall crime rate. In 2010 the crime rate dropped by 8%. This
is a three year trend that we attribute to a more active policing philosophy. This does not consist of just the
officers’ actions but also with the relationships we have built with citizens, especially the Neighborhood
Watches. Currently we have over forty Neighborhood Watches. Members of these groups have committed to
partnering to keep their neighborhoods safer. With their assistance we have been able to more actively address
criminal activities.
While this has been a very busy year behind the scenes, our staff and volunteers have continued to perform
beyond expectations in order to serve our citizens. Please take time to review our activities in this report.
Thank you for your continued support in making Westerville one of the greatest places to live, work and
recreate!
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Our Core Values & Mission Statement
Westerville Division of Police
Integrity
Loyalty
Do what is right, legally and
Give support and allegiance
ethically, fulfilling your duties to the Country, Community,
and taking responsibility for
Division, and our staff.
your actions.
Honesty
Be truthful at all times.
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Responsibility
Westerville, ohio
STATISTICS
Population
Number of Households
Age Under 18
24-39
39-64
Over 65
Area of City
Paved Streets
Bikeway Miles
Per Capita Income
Median Household Income
Schools
36,120
14,467
26.8%
17.7%
54.3%
10.4%
12.473 Square Miles
104.7 Miles
28 Miles
$29,401 per 2000 Census
$69,135 per 2000 Census
2 High Schools
3 Middle Schools
14 Elementary Schools
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Chair Mike Heyeck
Vice Chair Craig Treneff
Mayor Kathy Cocuzzi
Vice Mayor Eric Busch
Diane Fosselman
Larry Jenkins
Jenifer French
CITY MANAGER
David Collinsworth
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
Julie Colley
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Command Staff
Deputy Chief Del Robeson
Administration
Administration
Lieutenant Jeff Gaylor
Lieutenant Tracey Myers
Lieutenant John Petrozzi
Patrol Bureau
Community Services Bureau
Detective Bureau
2
Chief Joseph Morbitzer
3
Departmental Profile
In 1960, the Westerville Division of Police
consisted of 7 full-time officers. There are
currently 74 sworn officers.
Allocation of Personnel for 2010
22%
46%
4%
18%
Patrol Bureau
Detective Bureau
Community Services
Administration
Supervisors
3
11%
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Departmental Profile (cont.)
Average Years of Service with Westerville
Total Personnel (74)
13.44
Supervisors
16.73
Community Services
21.75
Detectives
16.07
Administration
16
All Patrol Officers
Average Years of
Service with
Westerville, based
of 74 officers
9.02
10.91
1st Shift
2nd Shift
7
3rd Shift
9.2
0
5
10
15
20
25
Prior Service Years with Another Police Agency
Total Personnel (29)
7.23
Supervisors
6.2
Community Service
1.5
Detectives
Prior years of service
with another agency,
Based on 29 of 74
officers with prior
service
4.42
Administration
1.34
All Patrol Officers
4.54
3.15
1st shift
2nd shift
3.78
8.83
0
2
4
6
8
10
4
3rd shift
5
Departmental Profile (cont.)
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Associate's Degree
40%
37%
Bachelor's Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
18%
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Average Age of Officers
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Awards
Officer of the Year
Officer David Leighty has led WPD in traffic stops, citations, and arrests for the last few years. His criminal and
drug interdiction skills have afforded him the opportunity to educate fellow officers and enhance drug enforcement efforts. Officer Leighty examined recent
trends in drug interdiction and was able to suggest more effective and efficient
alternatives for officers to use in the field. Not only did he create his own drug
recognition course, which will be utilized for 2011 in-service training, but he also
provided this information to the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Intelligence Unit.
Officer Leighty is one of the most dependable, productive, hard-working officers
in the Division. His dedication to public service is evident by his work ethic and
positive up-beat attitude. His reports are very thorough and his investigations are
always completed to the best of his ability. He possesses a true sense of duty.
Reserve Officer of the Year
Reserve Officer Jeremy Domoslawski is one of the most dedicated reserve officers at the Westerville Police Department. Although reserve officers are only
required to work a total of 16 hours a month to maintain their status, he has, on
many occasions, worked full-time hours riding and training with other officers.
He is eager to learn and is always willing to assist the Division in any capacity.
In addition, he is a dedicated mentor for the WPD Explorer Program and has
volunteered countless hours mentoring young adults.
Civilian of the Year
Records Technician Gene Hunter’s greatest attribute is his attitude. On any given
day, Gene is always willing to “go the extra mile” to assist the Division. Prior to
his retirement in 2003, he had served WPD as a patrol officer and as a detective.
He has continued to be a great employee in our Records Division.
At one point, Gene was responsible for managing the majority of photography
applications for the Division. His knowledge of photography has since developed into a personal hobby and he takes great pride in his talent.
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Awards (cont.)
Exceptional Duty Award
The Exceptional Duty Award is given to a sworn officer for the performance of an act or acts over a period of
time under conditions where bravery or other outstanding performance of duty brought personal public acclaim
or recognition to the Division or the law enforcement profession in general. This is not considered above and
beyond the call of duty. The following officer was given this award:
Officer T.J. Ryan
Honorable Service Award
The Honorable Service Award is given to any employee for an outstanding accomplishment that has resulted in
improved administration, operations, or substantial savings in staffing or operational costs, where the employee
has gone above and beyond the requirements of their assignment. The following employees received this award:
Sergeant Paul Scowden
Officer Dan Pignatelli
Educational Achievement Award
The Educational Achievement Award is awarded to any employee upon satisfactory completion of an associate,
bachelors, masters, or doctorate degree at an accredited university, college, or technical school. The following
employees received this award:
Officer Dan Betts, Master of Science, University of Cincinnati
Officer Dan Pignatelli, PhD, Business Administration with a specialization in
Criminal Justice, Northcentral University
Civilian Service Award
The Civilian Service Award is awarded to a private citizen or city employee who performs an act or acts of
bravery in aiding (or attempting to aid) another citizen or sworn officer of the Division. Acts not amounting to
bravery where necessary assistance is rendered to save the life of a citizen or sworn officer of the Division, or
outstanding assistance rendered to the community or the Division are also considerations for the award. The
following citizens were awarded the Civilian Service Award:
Michael Weathington
Communications Technician Amy Dent
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Michelle Van Voorhis
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Awards (cont.)
Lifesaving Award
The Lifesaving Medal is awarded to any employee for an act performed in the line of duty, which through
disregard of personal safety or prompt and alert action, results in saving a life. The following employees were
awarded the Life Saving medal:
Officer Kurt Nightingale
Officer Keith Jackson
Officer Gary Allen
Officer T.J. Ryan
Reserve Officer James Teegarden
Communications Technician Amy Dent
Service Above Self Award
The Service Above Self Award is presented by the Westerville Sunrise Rotary and recognizes those who make a
significant contribution of time and effort to improve the quality of life for citizens of Westerville and Central
Ohio.
Pharol Kaufman, Patrol Secretary
Kippy Shurman, Communications Tech
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Congratulations to Detective Brett Peachey and Officer Steve Grubbs for receiving the Distinguished
Achievement Award from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office for their work on the Franklin County Internet
Crimes Against Children Task Force.
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Congratulations to Detective Rick Tiburzio for receiving the Veterans of Foreign Wars 2010 Officer of the
Year Award.
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Congratulations to Lieutenant John Petrozzi for winning the American Legion Law Enforcement Officer
of the Year Award.
We say goodbye to those who retired:
Officer Bill Shaw, #477, 20 years of service
We welcome new employees:
Officer Dan Williams #541, January 2010
Officer Dan Ruth #542, June 2010
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Awards (cont.)
We would like to congratulate staff for their years of service to the citizens of Westerville:
0-5 years
6-10 years cont.
16-20 years
Officer Dan Ruth
Detective Bryan Schwartz
Lieutenant Jon Scowden
Officer Dan Williams
Officer Jon Snyder
Detective Mike Pavolino
Alicia Gibbs
Corporal Brian Spoon
Officer Doug Staysniak
Julie Reid
Officer Guy Cerino
Carol Estep
Pam Bobo
Sergeant Charles Chandler
Officer Adam Dross
Bonnie Enke
Officer Chad Campese
Corporal Greg Franey
Officer Dave Leighty
Officer Jesse Hibbitt
Officer Jeremy Shipman
Detective Eric Joering
Officer Aaron Dickison
Officer Dave Lammert
Jennifer Kennedy
Detective Greg LaValley
Officer Stacey Kenney
Officer Kurt Nightingale
Deputy Chief Del Robeson
Detective Stacy Pentecost
Officer Eric Winters
Corporal Justin Alloway
Officer Mark Wojciechowski
Lynn Cline
Officer Ryan Aspey
Officer Jeff Dixon
Officer Chris Davis
Detective Larry French
Officer Brian Druggan
Officer Steve Grubbs
Officer Brian Gavaghan
Sergeant Ron McMillin
Officer Keith Jackson
Officer Dan Pignatelli
Officer James Mason
Carrie Ryan
Kim Stambaugh
Sergeant Doug Stephens
Officer Matt Ware
Detective Russ Moore
Lieutenant Tracey Myers
Officer John Jeffries
Corporal Jack Johnson
Officer Dave King
Officer Tony Morelli
Sergeant Tony Rudd
Detective Mike Shaheen
Detective Ted Smith
Officer Alison Moran
Sharon West
Officer Gary Allen
Officer Cory Baker
Officer Jeff Beachler
Glenda Case
Officer Doug Dietz
Chief Joseph Morbitzer
Officer Jon Baer
Corporal Jon Bagwell
Sergeant Steve Fridley
Officer Dan Hord
11-15 years
Officer Shellie Patrick
Officer Tom Bobovnyk
Phil Pennnington
Mike Beekman
Sue Workman
Pharol Kaufman
Gene Hunter
Officer Tim Wright
Officer Dan Betts
Officer TJ Ryan
Sharon DeAngelo
Detective Scott Dollison
Officer Carrie O’Neil
Detective Brett Peachey
Lieutenant Jeff Gaylor
26-30 years
Officer Randy Bailey
Officer Rick Tiburzio
Officer Ray Boock
Phil Pennington
Officer Erin Peachey
30+ years
Detective Tim Ray
Gene Hunter
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6-10 years
21-25 years
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The Honor Guard Unit has been in existence since 1989. The Westerville Honor Guard Unit serves not only the
police department and City of Westerville, but the entire law enforcement profession. The Unit participates in
parades, ceremonial events, funerals and other conference gatherings, including the National Peace Officers
Memorial in Washington D.C. and the Ohio Peace Officers Memorial. The Honor Guard participated in 17
different events in 2010.
Honor Guard Unit
The Westerville Division of Police Honor Guard Unit
is comprised of ten members, including Chief
Morbitzer, Lieutenant Petrozzi, Sergeant Scowden,
Corporal Johnson, Corporal Bagwell, Detective
Pavolino, Officer Staysniak, Officer Ryan, Officer Baer,
and Officer Druggan.
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Budget
The General Fund is the primary funding mechanism for the Westerville Division of Police. In 2010, the
Division’s operating budget was $12,315,874.
Division Budget
$511, 204
$10,855,419
$657,735
$291,516
Personnel Services
Supplies and Materials
Services and Charges
Capital Outlay
The Division also leverages seized drug assets through state and federal forfeiture programs. Not only have these
programs been extremely successful in severely hampering the ability of drug traffickers to acquire assets with
money derived from illegal activities, but they have provided additional funding to offset the high costs of improved technology and major equipment purchases.
One of the more recognizable seizures obtained by the Division was a 1963 Chevrolet Impala. This vehicle was
seized from a drug dealer, converted for police usage, and is currently being utilized in the D. A. R. E. program.
In 2010, seizure funds were also used to purchase duty radios, tasers/cartridges, new issue/replacement firearms,
rifle accessories, surveillance equipment, video/audio recording devices, and body armor.
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Crime Statistics
A total of 3548 offenses were reported this year. For reporting purposes, these crimes are
divided into two groups: Part I offenses and Part II offenses. Part I crimes are considered
serious while Part II crimes are less severe.
Total Criminal Offenses
4000
3500
3548
3876
3958
2000
3669
2500
3271
3000
Total Criminal Offenses
1500
1000
500
0
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Part I Crimes: There were 983 Part I offenses reported in 2010; a slight increase from 970
Part I offenses reported in 2009.
Part II Crimes: There were 2565 Part II offenses reported in 2010.; a decrease from 2906
Part II offenses reported in 2009.
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Part I Crimes
1200
957
925
970
983
Total Violent Crimes
1108
1029
992
600
981
945
800
1079
1000
Total Property Crimes
Total Part I Crimes
400
200
47
48
29
45
26
0
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Violent Crimes
4
0
Murder (0)
Rape
13
9
Robbery
Part I crimes are broken down between violent crimes
and property crimes. Violent crimes are murder, rape,
robbery, and felonious/aggravated assault. These crimes
may result in serious harm or death. Property crimes are
burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson.
These crimes involve property that is stolen or damaged.
Felonious
Assault
Property Crimes
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125
Burglary
Larceny
Motor Vehicle Theft
Arson
812
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Since Part I crimes include serious
offenses, they are reported to the
Federal Bureau of Investigation each
year for the Uniform Crime Reports.
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Part II Crimes
3000
2565
2906
2640
1500
2279
2000
2850
2500
Part II Crimes
1000
500
0
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
All other crimes not identified as Part I crimes are categorized as Part II crimes. These include crimes such
as drug abuse, telecommunications harassment, criminal damaging, simple assault, disorderly conduct, and
O.V.I. In Westerville, the majority of calls for service are generated from Part II crimes.
Crimes Divided by Group
27%
Part I Crimes
Part II Crimes
73%
In 2010, Part I crimes are only about 1/4 of the total crimes.
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Crime Comparison by Type
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
2007
2008
2009
2010
Change
Fel/A gg A ssault
6
5
11
4
-64%
Ro bbery
24
12
15
9
-40%
B urglary
99
94
102
90
-12%
B &E
56
74
30
35
17%
Theft
524
527
433
456
5%
A uto Theft
20
19
11
12
9%
Theft fro m Vehicle
139
173
153
172
12%
Sho plifting
135
182
185
183
-1%
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10
11
8
-27%
Change
A rso n
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
2007
2008
2009
2010
Simple A ssault
191
183
187
172
-8%
Criminal Damaging
241
275
249
216
-13%
Tele. Harrassment
155
153
155
149
-6%
Diso rderly Co nduct
139
127
152
134
-18%
Do mestic Vio lence
139
127
98
97
-1%
Fo rgery
57
43
72
56
-16%
O.V.I.
207
172
161
166
3%
Drug A buse
233
420
377
323
-14%
Drug P araphernalia
179
289
266
242
-9%
Only the more prevalent crimes are referenced in these graphs; they do not represent all types of crime
occurring in the city. Percent of change is between years 2009 and 2010.
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Service Calls and Arrest Data
Calls for Service
42,000
41,000
40,000
39,000
41,603
35,000
34,000
37,498
Total Calls for Service
36,769
36,000
37,076
37,000
35,822
38,000
33,000
32,000
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Arrests
6
82
6
75
900
447
600
339
700
434
421
800
9
85
438
1000
3
97
0
94
Arrests (Adults)
500
202
2006
2007
2008
209
279
216
207
100
195
200
Warrant Arrests
256
172
300
222
400
317
Foreign Arrests
2009
2010
0
Warrants Arrests: Arrests made by Westerville officers due to a warrant issued by a court.
Foreign Arrests: Arrests made by Westerville officers on warrants from other jurisdictions.
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Arrests (Adults): Arrests made on-view by Westerville officers.
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Traffic Citation and Accident Statistics
7000
6000
6200
6881
5612
5548
4000
6843
5000
Vehicle Accidents
Traffic Citations
2007
1220
2006
1128
926
1000
894
2000
1146
3000
2008
2009
2010
0
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Administration
Hello, I am Deputy Chief Del Robeson. I have been Deputy Chief since March of
2006. Before joining Westerville PD I spent 23 years with the Sarasota County
Sheriff’s Office, Sarasota, Florida; although my law enforcement career actually
started in 1980 with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office in Springfield, Ohio.
My career in Sarasota started with 3 years in the Patrol Bureau working midnight
shift before transferring to the Detective Bureau. While assigned to the Detective
Bureau I worked a full range of cases, including burglaries, car thefts, and more
serious crimes. In 1992 I was promoted to corporal, supervising a squad of
detectives assigned to investigating property crimes. In 1994 I was promoted to
sergeant, assigned to the Special Investigations Bureau, where our primary
responsibility was the investigation of narcotics crimes and violations, but we also
investigated gambling and vice cases. In 2000 I received command of the Intelligence Unit, and in 2002 was
promoted to Lieutenant, becoming a watch commander in the North District. I served in that capacity until
joining Westerville in 2006.
The Administrative Bureau/Office of the Deputy Chief in Westerville is comprised of three officers, an
administrative assistant, and me. Team members are responsible for updating and maintaining policies and
procedure manuals, all training and the tracking of training records for Division employees, fleet maintenance,
and equipment purchasing.
The mission of the Administrative Bureau is to assure that all policies are current and available to everyone; that
our folks receive the best training and equipment required to do the best job they can for the citizens of
Westerville. We also support the other bureaus of the Division by helping with staffing needs. The three
officers assigned to the bureau worked over 35 shifts in Patrol last year, as well as assisting with training and
community programs.
During the past year our unit accomplished many exciting projects. We have had all officers medically screened
in order to comply with new regulations requiring that first responders be able to wear breathing apparatus for
sustained periods of time. We also instituted a response form that officers complete when they return from a
training seminar. By gathering this information we can get a better understanding of effective training, both
through its cost and value to the officer. We can then decide if we are going to utilize this training again. We
have also made great strides toward the completion of the revision of our general orders manual. Over the last 3
years our general orders have been reviewed, revised and updated, which was a huge undertaking. We are very
happy with our new manual, now available to our staff in a variety of mediums, from hard copy to internet. We
also instituted several procedures that have allowed us to become more efficient in our ability to track training
costs and equipment.
2011 promises to be another challenging and innovative year as we continue to implement numerous projects
and programs.
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Professional Standards and Training
In 2010 we had seven (7) sessions of forty hours of in-service training that included the following topics:
4 Hours of Taser Re-certification
3 Hours of Legal Updates
5 Hours of CPR Re-certification
8 Hours of Rifle Training and Re-certification
4 Hours of Defensive Tactics Training
4 Hours of SIMS Scenario Based Training
8 Hours of Driving Training
4 Hours of Hazmat and Respiratory Protection Program Training
The Division initiated a process to medically clear each officer prior to issuing new respiratory protection
equipment (gas masks) this year. This physician approval indicates that officers should be able to perform job
functions if they have to wear a respirator during an emergency.
The Division sent officers to
166 out-of- house training
classes. A new evaluation
system was put in place to
better track and assess the
quality of training that
officers are receiving. With
this evaluation system, we
can examine each course on
an individual basis and
determine the cost
effectiveness for future
attendees. In 2010, six
classes were identified as
being below standard.
The Division hosted the following classes:
Taser International’s two day instructor course
Reid and Associate’s three day Street Crimes course
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Community Services Bureau
The Community Services Bureau consists of a Lieutenant, Sergeant, eight officers
and three civilian staff members. We are responsible for maintaining and
enhancing the interaction between the community and the Division of Police. We
are always looking for opportunities to share crime prevention tips and to bring
officers and citizens together whenever possible. This relationship fosters a
partnership between the officers and the community, where the community and the
officers work together to make a difference in the community’s quality of life.
We do this by holding special events where officers and the community can
interact. My favorite program is the Westerville Citizens Police academy. This
program is run two times a year; once in the spring and once in the fall. We bring
twenty community members into the Division of Police and show them what it is like to be a police officer in the
City of Westerville.
Officers teach topics like traffic stops, building searches, SWAT demonstration, search
and seizure, laws of arrest, and many more. The class is 13 weeks long and it includes dinner, which is a great
time for officers and
community members to get to know each other. We also give them an up-close review
of all the different
programs we have. After completing this course, members are able to join our volunteer
group, the Westerville Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. This group donates thousands of hours to
the City to help run our various programs. Over the years we have developed some great friendships through
this class.
Another great program is our Youth Academy, although the focus of this program is a little different. Here we
focus on recruiting kids that are interested in a career in law enforcement. This program exposes the kids to a
mini version of the police academy. It includes a lot of discipline, some marching, and a look into the career of
a police officer. One of the goals of this programs is to get the kids out of their shell and to break from the pack
and be leaders. We need future police officers who will lead and step in where no one else will. We also try
very hard to give them an accurate picture of what being a police officer is like. This program is a week long
and ends with a graduation where the kids can show off some of the skills they have learned over the week. It is
our hope that someday these great kids will end up as Westerville Police Officers or be the kind of police officers that will make a difference in whatever community they choose to serve.
In addition to the programs we provide, our bureau is responsible for DARE (Drug Awareness Resistance
Education) and the School Resource Officers. These officers make a difference in kid’s lives every day.
Whether it be by teaching drug resistance, safety on the street or on the internet, mentoring students, or taking
enforcement action, these officers make a positive difference in the schools they serve. These officers serve
around 6,000 kids and school staff every day. They also review school security plans to ensure they are up to
date.
Our goal is to make every program we provide the best it can be and to provide the latest programs and topics to
our community. This is just a taste of what the bureau does. There are many details on all of our programs in the
following pages.
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Community Services (cont.)
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The Community Services Bureau is a support unit
dedicated to serving the public. Each employee in this
section is full of energy and committed to improving the
quality of life for residents and visitors throughout the city.
The Bureau consists of a Lieutenant and Sergeant, five
school resource officers (SRO), two D.A.R.E. officers, a
crime prevention officer, a crime prevention specialist, a
community services aide, and an animal control officer.
The SROs are assigned to each high school and all three
middle schools within the city boundaries and work closely
with school administrators to provide a safe learning
environment. The SRO role is much more than enforcing
state and local laws. They mentor students, provide guidance and support for school staff, assist with classroom
topics related to public safety, and adhere to the latest
developments in school safety practices.
Employees in the crime prevention section educate the public on various ways to prevent and deter crime.
The goal is to involve citizens in crime prevention efforts by offering numerous events and programs. By
attaining a high level of communication between the Division and Westerville residents, officers will be
able to address specific issues and concerns that are affecting different neighborhoods. These programs
build strong relationships and
establish public trust and
support. Some of the events and
programs include Cops and
Kids Day, Serving our Seniors
Day, Fourth Friday events,
Block Watch, National Night
Out, Bicycle Rodeo, Boy Scout
Workshop, D.A.R.E., and
on-site security surveys. In
addition, two citizen police
academies and one youth
academy are offered each year.
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Chief for a Day
The premise of Chief for a Day is to invite business and community leaders into the division
quarterly to spend a day at the police department. The program is designed to give guests an
opportunity to learn more about the internal structure and operations of the Police Division. It
is also designed to show participants our appreciation for their contribution to our community,
as well as to strengthen community contacts. It includes a police roll-call briefing, a practice
session on the firearms range, a ride-a-long with a patrol officer, a presentation on the history
of the Westerville Police Department, and a homemade lunch provided by the police volunteers. The session concludes with an exit interview with the Chief where participants discuss
trends and best business practices in their professional fields. They are then reviewed to see if
they can be applied to the Westerville Division of Police business model. In 2010, the guests
included President Kathy Krendl of Otterbein University, Store Manager Kevin King of
Kroger, CEO Janet
Meeks of St. Ann’s
Hospital and Terri
Douglas of Emerson
Network Power.
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Cops and Kids Day
Over 40 police agencies attended our
2010 event and more than 4,500 kids
of all ages came out to enjoy a day
with public safety officers from around
the state. Cops and Kids Day provides
children the opportunity to interact
with law enforcement officers in a
positive way. Police displays
included helicopters,
mounted units, Police K-9’s, mountain
bikes, and SWAT Teams. Food and prizes were provided to attendees. Planning for this event begins
early in the year with numerous volunteers donating their time. Over 100 Volunteers in Police
Service (V.I.P.S.) assisted with planning, logistics and the overall presentation of this event. In
addition, many local businesses and organizations donated food and prizes making this one of the
most successful crime prevention initiatives in Ohio.
http://www.westerville.org/CityDepartments/Police/CommunityService/CopsKidsDay/tabid/522/Default.aspx
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D.A.R.E.
D.A.R.E. Officers Jeff Beachler and Ray Boock presented the D.A.R.E. program in 13
elementary schools. The 2009-2010 school year marks the 22nd year of the D.A.R.E.
program being presented by the Westerville Division of Police. The D.A.R.E. Program is a
life skills based prevention effort that concentrates on teaching students good decision
making skills while helping them avoid high-risk behavior.
The D.A.R.E. curriculum not only covers illegal drugs, alcohol and tobacco use, but
additional lessons provide information on bullying prevention, internet safety and over the
counter and prescription medicine abuse. Our D.A.R.E. Officers have been successful in
teaching resistance skills, decision making skills, and strengthening the relationship between
the Division and the community. Approximately 767 fifth grade students graduated from the
D.A.R.E. core program in 2010. These officers also made presentations to kindergarten,
second grade and fourth grade students.
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National Night Out is a
crime prevention initiative
that brings neighbors
together to promote safe
communities. As the
title indicates, this is a
nationwide effort. Staff and
volunteers from the Division
of Police attend as many of
these Westerville
neighborhood gatherings as
possible. In 2010, there
were 15 neighborhood
gatherings, which was the
biggest turnout
since the program’s
inception.
National
Night
Out
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Puppets and Lessons on Safety (P.A.L.S.)
The P.A.L.S. program was developed as a tool to teach children the importance of safety. Volunteers and
Division staff act as puppeteers to speak to children on a variety of safety topics including bullies, 9-1-1, traffic
and pedestrian safety, bike safety, respecting others, strangers, buckling seatbelts, and answering the door and
telephone. The children have a higher retention rate when learning from the puppets rather than through
straight lecturing. The puppets also help break down barriers and open dialogue.
Simulated Impaired Driving Experience
(SIDNE)
SIDNE (Simulated Impaired Driving Experience) is part of our drinking and driving education initiative. It is
held in high school health classes and in partnership with Westerville City Schools. During a 2 day course
taught by officers, students are able to drive this simulator which replicates the impaired reaction of a drunk
driver. They are able to see firsthand what could
happen and discuss with an officer the consequences had it been a real experience.
The SIDNE program is supplemented by volunteers
from Westerville Citizens Police Academy Alumni
Association. Without their assistance, this program would be much more difficult to complete.
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The popular Self-Defense for Women classes continued to be at maximum capacity in 2010. This class
provides women with skills needed to protect themselves and reduce their risks of becoming victims.
The course is designed to teach women simple defensive skills. In 2010, the class was offered five times
to the general public and three times to the students and faculty at Otterbein University. Approximately
120 women completed the class in 2010.
http://www.westerville.org/CityDepartments/Police/CommunityService/SelfDefense/tabid/529/Default.aspx
Self-Defense for
Women
“Find the Strength to Face
Your Fears”
Rule #1: React immediately
Rule #2: Resist
Rule #3: Crime scene two is
ALWAYS worse
than crime scene
one
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In 2010, the Community
Services Bureau, along with
the police volunteers, hosted
the third annual Serving Our
Seniors Day. This event is
designed to give senior
citizens a full day of crime
prevention seminars, such as
identity theft, insurance
fraud and other topics.
There were 70 exhibitors
providing safety information
and resources.
Approximately 400 seniors
attended the 2010 event.
Attendance continues to
increase annually.
http://www.westerville.org/CityDepartments/Police/CommunityService/SOSDay/tabid/590/Default.aspx
Serving
Our
Seniors
Day
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In 1999,the Westerville Citizen Police
Academy was established by the
Division to develop stronger
relationships with citizens. In this free
program, the students experience police
work from a police officer’s perspective.
Classroom topics include the Ohio
Revised Code, Search and Seizure,
Domestic Violence,
Traffic Enforcement, Court Structure,
and a demonstration by the Delaware
Tactical Unit. They also have the
opportunity to ride with a patrol officer.
Those interested are encouraged to go to
the city’s website for more information
at http://www.westerville.org/CityDepartments/Police/CommunityService/CPA/tabid/537/Default.aspx
Participants are required to have a cursory background check.
Once the course is completed, participants have the opportunity to join the Westerville Citizens Police Academy
Alumni Association. This is our Volunteers in Police Service (V.I.P.S.) organization. Volunteers donate their
time to the varying functions within the police department and community. Two classes, #22 and #23, graduated
from the Academy in 2010.
Westerville Citizen
Police Academy
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The Westerville Youth Police (YPA)
Academy was established in 2008 and
was modeled after the Citizen’s
Police Academy. The goal of the
YPA is to give high school students,
who have a genuine interest in law
enforcement, an opportunity to see if
this is the career path they want to
pursue. Students will have instruction
in laws of arrest, search and seizure,
traffic stops, building searches, and
many other police related subjects.
After the course instruction, cadets
and their family members are invited
to participate in a graduation
ceremony. Upon completion of the
Academy, cadets will have an
opportunity to apply for the Explorer
Program. In July of 2010, 18 cadets
graduated from Class #3.
http://www.westerville.org/CityDepartments/Police/CommunityService/YouthAcademy/tabid/593/Default.aspx
Youth Police Academy
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Westerville wildlife kept the Animal Control Officer (ACO) hopping this year with 589 phone inquiries from
residents having a concern or conflict with local critters. The calls resulted in 116 animals being transported for
release or medical treatment. A total of 103 animals were returned to the wild. The rest were humanely
euthanized due to illness or injury.
Only 79 Westerville dogs were picked up this year for “running at large”. Out of 79 dogs, 52 were returned
directly to owners due to identifying tags or chips. The remaining dogs were transported to the animal shelter.
Fortunately, the majority of those dogs
were returned to their owners while 13 of
them were adopted.
Westerville cats did a much better job
of staying home. Animal Control
impounded 43 cats compared to 92 cats in
2009. Unlike dogs, cats are much harder to
return to owners due to the lack of tags
or chips. Only 9 cats were returned
directly to the owner because of some
form of ID. Citizens for Humane Action
accepted 29 cats and were able to adopt out
several of them. The rest were euthanized
for illness or behavior problems. The
majority of these were feral cats.
This year, the ACO participated in Safety
City and taught local children how to stay
safe around wild or loose animals, as well
as their own pets. The ACO also spent time
teaching animal control to participants of
the Westerville Citizens Police Academy.
Many Westerville residents have noticed
an increase in nocturnal odors emitted by
local skunks partying in the neighborhoods
overnight. The best thing to do to cut down on these “parties” is to remove the nesting sites under sheds, decks,
patios and porches. These makeshift party houses not only provide shelter for skunks, but it allows them to keep
raising children in an overly-populated area. If you have questions about evicting skunks from your property,
please contact Westerville Animal Control. You will be provided with lots of information to rid the skunks with
as little conflict or odor as possible.
http://www.westerville.org/CityDepartments/Police/AnimalControl/tabid/527/Default.aspx
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Detective Bureau
Hello, my name is Jon Scowden. I started my law enforcement career in 1991 as a Reserve Police Officer in Westerville. Shortly after that I was hired by the Village (now
city) of Powell in Delaware County where I worked as a Patrol Officer. In February of
1993 I was hired at the Westerville Division of Police as a full time officer. As a Patrol
Officer, I served in many different capacities. I was a Field Training Officer, Academy
Instructor, and served on many committees. I was also a member of the Honor Guard,
Bike Patrol, and Delaware Tactical Unit.
I served as a Patrol Officer until I was promoted to Sergeant in 2004. Between 2004 and
2010 I worked on third shift for 4 years and first shift for two years. While a Sergeant I
also had many responsibilities. I became the Field Training Supervisor in charge of all
new officer’s training. I was the Sniper Team Leader on the tactical team. I was also the Honor Guard
Commander and still function in that capacity. I served as the liaison to the Franklin County DUI Task Force for
several years. In January of 2011 I was assigned to the Detective Bureau as the Sergeant and in April of 2011 I was
promoted to Lieutenant in charge of Investigations.
My personal philosophy on leadership is the act of leading by example, standing up for what is right and espousing
positive beliefs. I also believe in empowering staff to make decisions. Being a supervisor of many people going
many different ways, there is no way to watch over staff at all times. I have to empower them to make their own
decisions and trust they will make the right choices.
The job of the Detective Bureau is to give the patrol officers all of the support they need to investigate crimes to the
fullest extent. That may involve investigating the crime ourselves, supporting a patrol officer or school resource
officer in an investigation or providing training to all officers to help in future investigations. As we work together,
we will be providing our customers, the citizens of Westerville, the best service possible.
The Detective Bureau is a branch of the police department that investigates crimes that Patrol officers do not have the
time or resources to complete. The Detective Bureau not only supports the Patrol Operations Bureau in investigating
the crimes but will also set up surveillance operations when a certain type of crime has become a problem in a
targeted area of the city. The Detective Bureau also works very closely with all surrounding agencies including
Federal Agencies. Many times these other departments will call upon the expertise of the Westerville detectives.
The Detective Bureau is a team very similar to a sports team. There are certain areas of expertise that each detective
is responsible for, however, when a labor intensive case comes along, all detectives work long and hard to bring that
case to a successful close. Each of them will take an area of the case whether it is investigation, surveillance,
evidence gathering and processing, or interviewing / interrogating and they work as one unit putting everything
together for a successful conclusion.
The Detective Bureau consists of ten detectives, one sergeant, one lieutenant, one administrative secretary, and one
intermittent support staff position. In the bureau, the detectives are split into the following areas: Three general case
detectives, one juvenile detective, one juvenile / general case detective, two narcotics detectives, one narcotics /
intelligence detective, and two financial crimes detectives.
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Detective (cont.)
http://www.westerville.org/CityDepartments/Police/Investigations/tabid/526/Default.aspx
The Detective Bureau is a support unit
for our Patrol Operations Bureau. They
conduct investigations on crimes
reported to our agency, particularly
cases that are too time consuming or
resource intensive for our patrol
officers. They also work proactive
investigations to prevent or deter crime
in our city. As long as some type of
solvability factor exists, detectives will
investigate all possible leads in a case.
All cases are approached as a team
effort in order to bring the investigation
to a successful conclusion.
The Detective Bureau consists of thirteen
detectives, one lieutenant, one sergeant,
and one civilian administrative secretary.
In our Bureau there are three general case
detectives, three task force detectives,
one juvenile detective, one juvenile/
general case detective, two narcotics
detectives, one intel/narcotics detective
and two fraud detectives. Detectives
investigate the majority of felonies committed in the city. After completion,
felony cases are presented to either the
Franklin County or Delaware County
Grand Juries. This bureau also
participates in the Delaware County Drug
Task Force.
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Notable Cases
John Leonard Daniels, of Newark Ohio was arrested after using the identity of another individual to call
female Realtors to try to get them to show him houses with the intent to commit sexual assault. Daniels found the
women using a laptop computer and a Tracfone that he purchased at a local Wal-Mart store in Heath, Ohio. Daniels
activated the phone under the name of an old high school acquaintance to maintain anonymity.
Detective Tiburzio was able to locate phone records where Daniels was using the Tracfone to call his employer. He
was using this phone instead of the company phone that was provided by his employer. Daniels was identified in a
photograph that was taken during the purchase of the Tracfone. Since Daniels was calling female Realtors
throughout Ohio, this became a multi-jurisdictional case. Daniels was later indicted through the Delaware County
Municipal Court and convicted. He was sentenced to four years prison term which he is currently serving.
Note* Daniels had been previously caught twice prior to this incident, for the same thing and was only ordered to see
a psychiatrist for his problem.
On January 12, 2010 Detective Ray was assigned a case where two suspects in an older model red pickup
truck were breaking into vehicles throughout Westerville. Detective Ray obtained video surveillance from a central
Ohio retailer showing the suspects using a stolen credit card. Detective Ray put all the information out to the Central
Ohio Intelligence Network (C.O.I.N.) and provided the local media with images of the suspects and their
vehicle. Detective Ray received information from the Columbus, Pataskala, Newark, and Pickerington Police
Departments, all of whom were looking for the same suspects for similar offenses. He also received an anonymous
tip from a viewer of a local television station who provided the identity of one of the suspects. Through the course of
the investigation, Detective Ray was able to identify both suspects (Istavan Horvath and Robert Rush) both of whom
were arrested and indicted through the Franklin County Grand Jury on multiple counts of Theft and Receiving Stolen
Property.
In October 2010, an elderly man was attacked while walking home from a business on Sunbury Road. The
suspects fled the area, leaving the victim lying on the side of the road. Witnesses were able to provide limited
descriptions of the suspects and the vehicle. During the course of the extensive investigation detectives arrested one
suspect and also identified the second suspect. The investigation is currently coming to a close and the case will be
presented to the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office.
Detective Smith works financial fraud cases. In 2010 he was working several cases for the MJCCTF
(Multi-Jurisdictional Counterfeit Check Task Force). He developed a local case from the arrest of a subject known to
the task force. When the female was arrested, she was found to have multiple stolen State of Ohio identification
cards as well as other items for use in committing fraud. Initially, she provided false information to officers as to her
identification. Case follow-up provided evidence that linked her to a small group of females who were involved in
defrauding large merchants and banks in the Columbus area. They encouraged young associates to open checking
accounts to allow them to share the checks/ debit cards to use at various stores to obtain pre-paid credit cards. The
cards would be used to pay bills and make purchases for personal use. Crimes committed in the case included theft,
identity theft, forgery, and possession of criminal tools.
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Patrol Bureau
I am Lieutenant Jeff Gaylor. I have been with the Division of Police for over 29 years and
have served under 5 different chiefs. I began my police career in Westerville on April 13,
1982 as an auxiliary police officer. I served in that volunteer capacity until January 16,
1984 when I was hired as a full time officer. I worked as a patrol officer until May 18,
1993, when I was promoted to the rank of sergeant. As a sergeant, I had the opportunity to
work not only in patrol, but in the detective bureau and community services bureau as well.
The opportunity to work in all three bureaus benefited me greatly in my understanding of
the Division’s overall mission of service to the citizens of Westerville and showed how
each bureau plays a significant part in the process. On January 16, 2004, I was promoted
to the rank of lieutenant and was placed in command of the detective bureau and
community services bureau. I served in that capacity until January of 2006 when the
Division underwent a change in structure that put an individual lieutenant in charge of
each bureau. I was then transferred to the patrol bureau where I currently serve.
The Patrol Bureau is comprised of 34 officers, 9 supervisors, and an administrative secretary. We work three different
shifts each day providing police services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our officers are the face of the Division. They
are the first person you see when you call for service or need help.
To help provide better service to the Westerville community, the patrol bureau instituted two new programs. The first was
the acquisition of a LoJack receiver unit for one of our cruisers. Many of today’s cars come equipped with a LoJack
system. If the vehicle is stolen, the system begins emitting a signal that can be detected and tracked by a LoJack receiver.
Because the receiver is mounted in a patrol cruiser, it is on the road daily looking for stolen vehicles. The LoJack receiver
was given to the Division at no cost through a grant. The second program instituted was the Aerial Enforcement Program.
This program was in response to a rise in serious traffic crashes and one fatal accident involving high speeds on Polaris
Parkway. The design of the roadway makes traditional speed enforcement techniques difficult. Although not a new
concept, it is typically not available to smaller agencies, but was made possible by leasing airtime from a private pilot.
Since the implementation of the program, serious property accidents have been reduced and we have had no further fatal
crashes.
The Division of Police constantly seeks ways to be more fiscally responsible with tax payers’ dollars. The portable radios
carried by our officers were becoming old and were at the end of their lifecycle. Also, technology was changing from
analog to digital, making our current radios useless. Patrol staff began working on the problem and found a supplier that
was offering comparable digital radios at a substantial discount through a manufacturer promotion. Acting quickly, patrol
staff was able to secure the bids and paperwork to take advantage of this promotion, saving thousands of dollars on the
purchase of new radios. In addition, because the radios were new technology, the purchase was made with seized assets
from drug dealers costing the citizens of Westerville nothing.
Due to safety concerns, the City of Westerville was looking at contracting with an armored car service to transport City
revenues from the points of collection to the bank. This service would have been extremely costly to the City. Patrol bureau staff began looking at the issue and developed a program using an existing part-time uniformed officer in a Division
cruiser to courier the funds to the bank. This program requires minimal use of the part-time officer’s time and provides a
safe and secure way to transport city revenues. This program operates at no additional cost to the citizens of Westerville.
The continuing education of staff has always been important and encouraged by the Division of Police. This year a milestone was reached by one of our officers. Officer Dan Pignatelli earned his PHD degree on November 12, 2010. He is the
first officer to achieve this level of advanced degree in the history of our agency. Officer Dan Betts also received his master’s degree in December of 2010. These officers are to be commended for their efforts and are a shining example of the
professionalism of officers in our agency. Our officers are highly trained, well equipped men and women who work very
hard to provide the citizens of Westerville a safe and secure community in which to work, live, and raise their families.
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1st Shift Patrol
http://www.westerville.org/CityDepartments/Police/PatrolDivision/tabid/583/Default.aspx
1st Shift Personnel: Three supervisors and eleven officers
1st Shift Leadership: Sergeant Jon Scowden #482, Corporal Jack Johnson #469, Corporal Ron McMillin #500
The primary responsibilities for first shift are to
respond to calls for service, crimes, traffic accidents,
and to proactively patrol residential, business, school
zone and park areas within the city. First shift is also
responsible for planning, coordinating and
implementing public safety aspects for large scale
events that occur in the city throughout the year. Some
of the events include the Memorial Day/Field of Heroes
festivities, 4th of July Parade and 5k Run, Otterbein
Homecoming Parade, Christmas Parade, Garret
Wonders Bicycle Race, as well as numerous road races.
In addition to patrol, first shift officers have other responsibilities within the police department. Several of
the officers are training instructors for CPR/First Aid, Firearms, Defensive Tactics, TASER, ADAP, and
SWAT Techniques. Many officers are members of ancillary units: 5 members of the Delaware Tactical
Unit, 4 members of the Honor Guard, 4 Field Training Officers, 3 firearms instructors, and one accident
reconstructionist. First shift is also responsible for all maintenance and upkeep of equipment used by the
Patrol Bureau.
Traffic enforcement is one of
the primary responsibilities on
first shift. An aerial
enforcement program was
adopted after conducting
several traffic studies on
Polaris Pkwy and Sunbury Rd.
The aerial enforcement
program was conducted almost
exclusively during first shift
hours and has been successful
in reducing the average speed
and traffic accidents on these
two roadways.
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Notable Cases for 2010
Corporal Johnson, Officer Nightingale and Reserve Officer Teegarden responded to a possible suicide call.
Upon arrival, they found a 19 year old unconscious male hanging by a rope approximately 16 feet off of
the ground. Officers took immediate action and were able to cut the male down ultimately saving his life.
Officer Ryan and Officer Hibbitt had both been looking for a subject who was wanted in the burglary and
theft of a Franklin County Deputy’s residence, which included several stolen firearms. The officers
received a tip that the subject was at his mother’s residence. They immediately responded and were able to
apprehend the subject without incident.
Throughout the school year, there are numerous issues with high school students skipping class and
hanging out on the bike path. Many of these students were being problematic and were generating calls for
service in that area. Officers Ryan, Hibbitt, and Hord all made a concerted effort to keep kids in school and
off the street during school hours. After officers aggressively patrolled the area for several weeks, which
led to some arrests, they were able account for a large reduction in truancy issues.
Education and training are also a primary focus of first shift. Officers attended law enforcement training
held within the Division, as well as the surrounding Ohio area and out of state facilities. During 2010,
Officers Pignatelli and Betts both completed their Master Criminal Investigator training requirements
through OPOTA. It should be noted that, in the same year, Officer Pignatelli received his Doctorate degree
in Criminal Justice and Officer Betts received his Master’s degree in Criminal Justice. Corporal McMillin
also graduated from the Police Executive Leadership College.
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2nd Shift Patrol
2nd Shift Personnel: Three supervisors and twelve patrol officers.
2nd Shift Leadership: Sergeant Charles Chandler #507, Corporal Jon Bagwell #520
and Corporal Brian Spoon #513
Shift Recognition: 2nd Shift was home to Officer Dave Leighty 2010, Officer of the Year.
Congratulations Dave! 2nd Shift has produced four consecutive officers of the year.
Notable Cases for 2010:
On 01/19/10, Officers Davis and
Bobovnyk started an investigation
that began as a Domestic Violence
Complaint and ended with the
suspect being tied to the robbery of
female escorts in Columbus. The
suspect had been posing as a police
officer while committing the crimes
and our detective bureau executed a
search warrant finding police
related paraphernalia such as a
badge, stun gun, and handcuffs.
On 3/5/10, Officer Leighty initiated a traffic stop on Whitney Lane that eventually led to the search of the
suspect’s residence where it was discovered he was trafficking in marijuana and prescription narcotics. Semi
automatic weapons were also seized from this drug operation.
On 3/11/10, Sergeant Chandler was flagged down by the bartender at Classic’s Sports Bar and advised that a
known suspect was stealing credit cards from patrons in the bar. A foot chase with the suspect ensued and
Sergeant Chandler eventually subdued the suspect with a Taser in front of Max and Erma’s restaurant at N.
State St. and Maxtown Rd. The stolen credit cards were recovered and the suspect was also in possession of
crack cocaine.
On 4/13/10, Officer Davis was dispatched to
Certified Gas Station at 131 S. Sunbury Road. A
juvenile was threatening suicide and clerks at that
location heard him calling his parents to tell them,
“goodbye”. The juvenile had left the gas station ten
minutes prior to police arrival. Officer Davis spoke
with the clerks who advised him of what they had
heard. The father arrived at the gas station and
advised Officer Davis that the juvenile had made a
video recording for his parents telling them he
would already be dead if they were watching the
video. The father thought the juvenile may head
toward Hoover Dam. Officer Davis immediately
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relayed this information, including a description, to officers so they could head for the area. Officer Betts arrived
in that area and saw a male matching the juvenile’s description. The juvenile was peering over the edge of the
dam at the drop off point on the bridge. Officers Leighty, Bobovnyk, Winters, and Dross arrived on the scene to
secure a perimeter while making sure not to alarm the juvenile. Officer Ryan, who was off duty, marked in the
area in his personal vehicle in plain clothes. Sergeant Chandler advised officers on the radio not to approach the
juvenile and the decision was made to allow Officer Ryan to attempt to get close to the juvenile since he was not
identifiable as a police officer. Officer Ryan was able to do this and grab the juvenile from behind, pulling him
away from the edge of the dam. He was then taken into custody and transported to NetCare where he received
treatment.
On 6/14/10, Officer Davis was dispatched to 1081 Autumn Woods Dr. on a robbery. The victim had been taken
from his front yard at knife point, was driven around in a car and then robbed. The suspects were a white female
driver and two black male passengers. The victim had minor visible injuries. Second shift officers worked with
the detective bureau on this case and by the next morning, two out of the three suspects were arrested and
charged with kidnapping and robbery. Investigators determined this incident occurred out of a narcotics
transaction.
On 6/19/10, second shift officers apprehended Anthony D. Busic for Aggravated Vehicular Assault, Failure to
Comply, Receiving Stolen Property, and OVI. Mr. Busic was driving a stolen vehicle and fled when officers
attempted to stop him. While attempting to flee, Mr Busic caused an accident that injured civilians.
On 9/2/2010, Officer Leighty arrested two people for OVI out of one incident. Officer Leighty stopped a
vehicle and arrested the driver for OVI. Shorty after the arrest, the spouse of the arrestee arrived on the scene (in
another car). The spouse had also been drinking and was arrested and charged for OVI as well.
On 9/5/10, the Columbus Police Department asked the Westerville Division of Police to assist in looking for a
wanted felon by the name of Lakeith Madden. Lakeith had a warrant for failure to comply (original charges:
Weapons Under Disability and Tampering with Evidence). Officer Davis was able to locate the suspect on the
bike path just North of Schrock Rd. Officers were able to set up a perimeter and surround the suspect. Madden
was taken into custody without incident.
On 10/09/10, Officer Betts stopped a vehicle traveling southbound on Cleveland Ave. just south of Schrock Rd.
After checking the VIN number, he discovered the car had been reported stolen out of Columbus the previous
day. The investigation also revealed that the dealer plate, which had been placed on the back of the stolen car,
had also been stolen from a local car dealership. The two occupants were arrested and charged with RSP and
drug offenses.
On 10/12/10, Officer Leighty made a traffic stop and arrested the offender for OVI. Officer Leighty also found a
loaded handgun under the driver’s seat and charged the offender with improperly handling firearms.
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3rd Shift Patrol
3rd Shift Personnel: Three supervisors, eleven officers, one K-9.
3rd Shift Leadership: Sergeant Doug Stephens #495, Corporal Greg Franey #511, Corporal
Justin Alloway #502.
This year brought several notable changes to shift personnel. Veteran Officer Bill Shaw #477
retired and two new officers, Officer Dan Williams #541 and Officer Dan Ruth #542, were hired.
Shift personnel also attended several career development training courses, including Leadership
and Management, Computer Crimes, Police K-9 Operations and other various seminars and jobspecific courses.
In addition to the daily community interactions with individuals who reside, work, and/or travel
in the city, third shift personnel responded to a variety of criminal complaints over the course of
the year. One noted incident (or trend) involved a marked increase in thefts from vehicles in the
various residential neighborhoods, particularly as the warm Spring weather began to arrive. One
of our initiatives, while maintaining other routine duties and responsibilities of the shift, was to
proactively focus patrol efforts in these areas and decrease or halt the criminal activity.
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3rd Shift (cont.)
Specific patrol efforts included utilizing a marked cruiser to establish a police presence as well
as having officers provide foot patrol in their districts to look for potential target vehicles. These
“targets” were often vehicles that were inadvertently left unlocked or vehicles that had personal
valuables or other visible items left inside of them. In both instances, officers were trying to
identify the reasons for the increase in thefts from vehicles. Officers notified vehicle owners so
they could safeguard their vehicles and possessions. They also took note of open garage doors
and other situations that may invite criminal activity and apprised residents of the potential
risks. As a result of third shift efforts, the frequency of thefts from vehicles decreased
throughout the year.
These efforts serve as proactive policing initiatives and benefit the public by educating residents
about crime prevention and personal protection. This initiative allows the public and law
enforcement to work collaboratively to lessen potential crime opportunities, decrease crime
rates, and create safe neighborhoods. Furthermore, these actions build positive relationships
between individuals and officers on
patrol.
Later in the year, another crime trend
started after several air conditioning
units were reported stolen. The majority
of thefts were during third shift hours
and were occurring at both residential
and business-oriented locations. Police
personnel, again, focused on proactive
measures which resulted in a decrease of
thefts.
Another crime prevention effort was to increase enforcement action for alcohol-related
violations in the Otterbein University campus area. This area is typically targeted in the Fall
months when classes begin and students return to campus; however, the “zero-tolerance” policy
is enforced, as necessary, throughout the rest of the year. The goal of the operation is to remind
individuals to act responsibly, impress upon the student body that such violations will not be
tolerated and create a safe campus for students and surrounding residents. Ultimately, this
operation resulted in numerous citations for various alcohol violations.
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Accident Investigation Unit
The Accident Investigation Unit (AIU) is comprised of three
accident reconstructionists, Sergeants Tony Rudd and Steve Fridley
and Officer Stacy Kenney. The unit also has two technical accident
investigators, Officer Kurt Nightingale and Detective Tim Ray.
The AIU is responsible for investigating all fatality crashes and
accidents that may require a more “in-depth” investigation due to
severe injuries or high liability claims. Officers in this unit receive
advanced training in vehicle and occupant kinematics, event data
recorder use, forensic photography and scene mapping, as well as
applied mathematics and physics (as they relate to causative factors
in vehicular crashes).
Members of the AIU thoroughly examine all evidence contributing to traffic crashes and provide expert
testimony in criminal cases and other venues where forensic examination is necessary. Their findings are based
on forensic evidence and are presented to attempt to explain the series of events surrounding a particular crash.
The results are used for criminal prosecution, civil litigation, crash prevention and education.
Safety and education are primary goals of the AIU. Members
of the unit regularly participate in an annual school event
known as “Mock Crash Scenarios.” This event is held during
Prom week at a high school to educate
students on the
dangers of drunk or drugged driving. Students are exposed to
the horrific consequences of an automobile crash by
witnessing a staged accident between two vehicles. Students
watch as safety personnel perform lifesaving procedures on
those injured in the crash. Although the event is staged, the
demonstration is factual, graphic and presented from the
perspective of first responders and crash investigators.
Students witness all aspects of the crash scene from the time police officers arrive until the fire fighters and
medics assist in a rescue helicopter transport.
After the presentation, participants educate students in the dangers of driving while drunk, distracted or fatigued.
These types of presentations are an attempt to convince young drivers to make good choices when they get
behind the wheel.
Periodically, investigators attend fatality review committees to discuss preventative measures that assist other
agencies such as NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Association), State and local engineers, M.A.D.D.
(Mothers Against Drunk Driving) and anyone else that has a vested interest in making our roads and highways a
safer place to travel. The goal of the AIU is to reduce fatality and serious injury crashes through investigation,
enforcement and education.
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Aerial
Enforcement
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As a result of 4 fatal traffic crashes within
2 years, the Westerville Division of Police
established an Aerial Enforcement Unit in
2010. These efforts resulted in a reduction
of speed which reduces damage from
traffic crashes, saves lives, and prevents
injuries. Aerial enforcement is
successfully utilized by larger law
enforcement agencies throughout the
nation. Typically, an officer, in an agency
owned aircraft, flies over marked
roadways and uses a time over distance
formula to determine speed violations, as
well as any other violations that are
witnessed. The officer radios the
information and vehicle description to
police units on the ground. Once ground
units identify the vehicle, traffic stops are
initiated and citations may be issued if
appropriate. The only difference in our
program is that we do not own the
aircraft. We lease the aircraft and hire a
pilot to fly our officers over the targeted
enforcement areas, which is paramount in
avoiding the extremely high overhead
costs associated with aircraft ownership.
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Date the program began.
Number of operations in 2010.
Length of time for each operation.
First flight was June 11, 2010.
15 total operations from June through December.
Each operation was scheduled to have three hours of
flight time.
A total of four officers were scheduled for each
operation. One officer in the plane and three officers
working on the ground.
All operations, except one, were staffed with officers
on regular duty time. One operation had a shortage of
officers due to an unforeseen event and a small
amount of overtime had to be paid. Officers flexed
their work schedules in order to properly staff all
other operations.
Number of officers required for each operation.
Operations staffed with duty time or overtime.
Number of citations generated.
229 citations issued for an average of 15.3 citations
per operation.
Most citations were issued for speed violations;
however, there were also citations for licensing
violations, equipment violations, and other operating
violations.
Types of citations issued.
Speeds recorded for citations.
The highest speed cited was 75mph and the lowest
was 55mph. The average speed of all citations was
59mph. The legal speed on Polaris Parkway is 45mph.
Aerial Enforcement Statistics
Polaris Crashes
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15
12
Prior to AE
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10
5
After AE
2
0
Program Costs
0
Total Crashes
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Aircraft costs - $8,997.00
(47.3 hours flight time, $50.00 per hour for the pilot, $140.00 per hour for the
plane, and $10.00 for an additional gate key)
Staffing costs - $12,855.60
(All operations, except one, were conducted with on-duty officers. There was
minimal overtime costs to the city. This cost represents wages
and benefits for a corporal and three officers for each operation)
Equipment costs - $2,000.00 (Approximate cost) (This is a one-time purchase for an intercom system, two
headsets, and two stopwatches)
Total Program Cost - $23,852.60
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Revenue through citations $22,900
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Bike Patrol
The Division’s Bike Patrol Unit is utilized on all three
patrol shifts and provides the added benefit of patrolling
areas not easily accessible by cruiser. Bike patrol officers
monitor our multi-use path system in order to provide a
safe environment to those utilizing the paths.
Congratulations to Officer Bill Shaw who logged an
astounding 20,000 career patrol miles on his police bike
prior to his retirement in April.
The Bike Patrol Unit continues to serve as a great tool for building and
maintaining positive relationships between the Division and individuals who
reside, work, and travel in the city. In addition to routine patrol functions, bike
officers participated in the following specialty details and community service
operations for 2010: 4th of July Parade, Fireworks, and Rotary Run; 4th Friday
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Field Training Unit
The Westerville Division of Police utilizes the most current philosophies and practices to train officers. There is
also a concentrated effort placed on the recruitment and mentoring of new officers.
The Division’s Field Training Program was developed in order to train new recruits while being able to assess
progressive development using a comprehensive training and evaluation program. The program is designed to
instruct, test, and evaluate the recruit’s knowledge and understanding of the various policies and procedures of
the Division, as well as all applicable local, state, and federal law enforcement practices.
Once new recruits are hired and have graduated from a state accredited police academy, they are partnered with
a highly trained and motivated field training officer (FTO) and begin an extensive 18 week field training
program. The current field
training program is comprised
of four different phases with
specific training tasks being
taught in each particular
segment. New recruits must
meet the training goals and
standards for each phase before
advancing to the next segment.
At the end of Phases 1 – 3,
recruits complete a full 8 hour
day of scenario training with
each scenario day focusing on
different areas of performance
competency. Phase 4 allows
the recruit to perform all police
functions independently while
the FTO only shadows beside
them. The different training
phases are broken down
according to the following
schedule: Administrative Phase
(1st Shift – 2 weeks), Phase 1
(1st Shift – 5 weeks), Phase 2
(3rd Shift – 4 weeks), Phase 3
(2nd Shift – 5 weeks), and
Phase 4 (split shift – 2 weeks).
There is a re-orientation
program, which is evaluated on
a case-by-case basis, for those
recruits who have approved
extended leave (i.e. military,
injury, light duty, etc.).
The Division’s Field Training Unit is currently comprised of eight training officers and two supervisors. The
training officers are Officers Grubbs, Lammert, Cerino, Hibbitt, Nightingale, Snyder, Hord, and Kenney. The
unit is supervised by Sergeant Stephens and Corporal Spoon.
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K-9 Unit
The Westerville Division of Police continues to
maintain a single canine team comprised of
handler Gary Allen and his dog, Zen. Zen is a
Belgian Malinois and has been active with the
Division since 2002. He is a dual purpose K-9
meaning he is able to detect illegal narcotics and
participate in various patrol functions, which
may include building searches, locating hidden
evidence, or tracking a fleeing suspect.
In 2010, the K-9 Unit was deployed over 150
times and assisted other local, state, and federal
agencies searching for suspects and illegal
drugs.
Zen and Officer Allen also play a vital role in community policing by visiting local schools,
speaking to civic groups and attending events such as Cops & Kids Day.
In 2010, the Westerville City School District authorized Officer Allen and Zen to periodically walk
through the school buildings and parking lots. The goal is to deter the possession of illegal drugs
and promote a safe learning environment.
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Delaware Tactical Unit
The Delaware Tactical Unit is a mutual aid SWAT team comprised of officers from law enforcement
agencies within Delaware County including the Delaware City Sheriff’s Office, Genoa Township Police,
Delaware City Police, and Westerville Police. The unit operates under the authority and control of the
Delaware County Sheriff. DTU has been in existence since 1994 and Westerville PD has had members on the
team since 1995. To become a member of the team, each officer has to have 5 years law enforcement experience and has to be chosen by their respective department to test for the position. The selection for the team
includes an extensive firearms course, an extensive physical fitness test and an oral interview board that each
member must pass before becoming a probationary operator on the team.
The team responds to many different incidents that may be beyond the capabilities of the normal
patrol officer. This is due to the equipment and the extensive training that the tactical team members possess.
These incidents could include high-risk arrest warrants, barricaded subjects, hostage situations, dignitary
protection, prisoner escapes, civil disturbances, and active shooters. The members of the team train 16 hours a
month, attend a 40 hour training week in the summer, and travel to numerous outside training courses and
conferences all over the U.S. The team has the authority to respond to any incident within Delaware County
and the City of Westerville. Mutual aid can also be requested by any other jurisdiction in Ohio. In 2010, DTU
was activated for 12 incidents with the majority being high risk search warrants.
http://www.delawarecountysheriff.com/
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Records (cont.)
http://www.westerville.org/CityDepartments/Police/RecordsSection/tabid/530/Default.aspx
Members of the records section support the Division by providing services to personnel, as well as citizens, businesses and agencies from 7
a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. This busy area is staffed by seven full-time
employees and one part-time employee. Records technicians perform
an assortment of duties including record checks, paperwork filing, and
impound releases. Other responsibilities include answering and
routing non-emergency telephone calls, greeting and assisting visitors
in the Division lobby, performing matron duties on female prisoners
and preparing state charges. The bi-weekly payroll for the entire Division is also handled by records personnel,
as well as the mailing and compilation of the Division’s performance surveys.
Public Safety Software
Records technicians enter a wide variety of police reports into the Division’s public safety software. The reports
include incident (criminal), C.I., accident, impounds, arrests and citations. Not only are the initial reports entered
in the system, but many are updated with new information and court dispositions. These police reports are the
foundation for state and federal reporting systems, such as the National Incident Based Reporting System
(NIBRS), the State Domestic Dispute/Violence Report, and the Division’s Monthly Summary and Officer
Activity Reports. Many other customized reports are also provided for individuals and agencies that are looking
for specific information contained in the database.
Evidence
All evidence submitted by officers is documented, processed, and secured in order to maintain a chain of custody for investigative and court purposes. Evidence suspected of being marijuana can be tested by a Westerville
Records Technician who has been trained and certified. Evidence that requires testing by an outside laboratory
must be packaged according to that agency’s submission requirements and then it is transported by the Division’s court liaison officer. In 2010, a total of over 5,100 pieces of evidence were processed. 293 of those pieces
of evidence were tested in-house. At the time of this publication, a complete inventory of evidence was performed indicating that a total of 7,406 pieces of evidence were physically checked with an error rate of .001
percent.
7000
6000
769
5000
4000
922
853
814
Property
720
3000
2000
4779
4454
2007
2008
4966
Evidence
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Records (cont.)
Performance Survey
Once a month, a performance survey is mailed to randomly selected individuals who have recently filed incident
or accident reports with the Division. The survey consists of 10 statements regarding the performance of
Division personnel involved in the incident/accident. Respondents are asked to choose “N/A” or a number from
1(Totally Disagree) to 4 (Totally Agree) that corresponds with their feelings regarding the statement. The survey
also includes an area for respondents to write comments and/or request additional information regarding
Division programs such as Safe Call and VIPS. In 2010, 360 surveys were mailed with a return rate of 30%. The
average performance score was 91.7%.
Accomplishments
Records personnel continued to assist in the selection and implementation of the new public safety software
package, New World Systems (NWS). During 2010, various teams met with NWS employees to build master
personnel and security files. These efforts will continue into 2011.
An unmarked van was purchased by the Division and made available to records personnel for the transportation
of large evidence/property items to the off- site storage facilities. The van is used to transport evidence/property
that has been approved for destruction since certain items, including drugs and weapons, cannot be placed in a
trash receptacle. Prior to receiving the van, patrol
officers, with the assistance of a records
technician, had to transport these items, which
made them unavailable for service calls. The van
has been a valuable asset to records personnel and
other Division employees who use it for law
enforcement purposes.
Records personnel are responsible for the disposal
of evidence/property that has not been claimed by
the owner. Items of value are auctioned on a website which is chosen by the City Manager’s Office
in Westerville. In 2010, the records manager
researched companies who provide this service
and suggested the city change to
PropertyRoom.com. The city approved the change
which eliminated several practices required by the former provider. Prior to the change, records personnel had to
document every item, take a photo, place it in storage, and make arrangements for releasing it to the purchaser.
Now, records personnel are only responsible for documenting the items to be auctioned. PropertyRoom.com
employees pick up the items and take care of all the necessary processing. Streamlining the auction preparation
process allows records technicians to focus on other important tasks.
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Community Impact
Volunteers In Police Service (V.I.P.S.)
http://www.policevolunteers.org/about/
The VIPS program provides resources for departments to enhance their volunteer program and for citizens who
wish to volunteer with a law enforcement agency. The goal of the program is to assist state and local law
enforcement agencies in creating programs to utilize volunteers to the best of their abilities. The programs are
registered through the VIPS website, and volunteer hours are logged and tracked.
VIPS is one of five Citizen Corps partner programs. Citizen Corps was created to help coordinate volunteer
activities to make communities safer, stronger and better prepared to respond to any emergency situation. It
provides opportunities for people to participate in a range of measures to make their families, their homes, and
their communities safer from threats of crime, terrorism, and disasters of all kinds.
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Neighborhood
Watch
Residents continued to participate in the
Neighborhood Watch program. Neighborhood
Watch hit record numbers this year, with 42
neighborhoods participating, which encompasses
4,800 residents.
Neighborhood Watch has also been extended to the business community including banks, pharmacies and
uptown businesses. This program brings residents and businesses together in an effort to reduce and prevent crime in their neighborhood or business area.
Residents and employees learn how to be vigilant and become aware of unusual activity in their area.
Every year, watch groups participate in the annual “National Night Out” event, which celebrates a stand
against crime in the communities and neighborhoods. A quarterly newsletter maintains communication between the police and the residents. The newsletter also provides tips and statistics for each neighborhood.
http://www.westerville.org/CityDepartments/Police/CommunityService/BlockWatch/tabid/586/Default.aspx
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Path Watch
In 2010, a new neighborhood program, Westerville Patch Watch, was developed to increase the safety of
bike/walking paths in Westerville. Volunteers in the community become the eyes and ears for Police and
Parks and Recreation and help keep paths safe by preventing crimes and hazards on the paths. The
volunteers must first complete a 10 hour training course and then complete a yearly refresher course. The
initial training course includes the following topics: police procedures and reporting, bicycle maintenance,
Parks and Recreation procedures and reporting, and CPR and First Aid. The volunteers then walk or ride
the paths to assist citizens by reporting injuries, providing maps, reporting suspicious activities or crimes
and hazards on the paths. They wear a bright vest so they are easy to spot and carry a volunteer ID at all
times. A background check is also done on Path Watch Volunteers. The path watch members adhere to the
same principles and philosophies as the Block Watch program and the statistics are also posted in a
quarterly newsletter. Path Watch allows for safer recreation areas and strengthens community relationships.
http://www.westerville.org/Portals/0/Path%20Watch2.pdf
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Chaplain Corps
The Chaplain Corps has served well this past year. The unit consists of seven Chaplains. Four of those members
make up the active unit that handle the day to day calls on a monthly rotation. The members of the group represent six different denominations.
Chaplain James Meacham has served as Command Chaplain for the past 39 years. Chaplain Harold Steindam,
Chaplain David Hogg, and Chaplain David Murdoch are the other active members in the unit. Chaplain Hogg
has also taken an additional role by serving the Division of Fire.
The unit averages between 80 and 100 hours a month in volunteer service. The transient program, "Helping
Hands", works in conjunction with WARM to provide temporary help for those traveling through our city with
basic needs for gas, food, or bus vouchers.
The on-call Chaplain is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to deliver death notifications, offer emotional
support and provide comfort to families, as well as officers. The Chaplains feel that it is a privilege to serve the
Westerville community in this special way.
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Police Explorer Post #29
http://www.westerville.org/CityDepartments/Police/CommunityService/YouthAcademy/tabid/593/Default.aspx
In 2010, graduates of the Division’s third Youth Police Academy had the opportunity to join
Explorer Post #29. Cadets are provided uniforms and are expected to meet regularly at the
police department. Cadets participate in training drills and are exposed to decision-making
exercises. Additionally, Explorers train and compete against other Explorer Posts in Ohio and
throughout the entire nation.
Cadets routinely participate in community events within
the City of Westerville. In 2010, the post volunteered
over 2,200 hours to the Westerville Police Department.
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Reserve Officer Program
The Division’s Reserve Officer Program underwent some major revisions in 2010. The Reserve
Program will now be administered by the Professional Development Office. Moving the
responsibility of the Reserve Program to the Administrative Bureau will streamline the hiring process,
training opportunities, and career development.
Reserve officers are subject
to the same rules and
regulations as a full-time
officer. Officers must be
OPOTA certified and are
required to donate a
minimum of 16 hours of
service per month to the
police division. Attendance is
mandatory for all monthly
meetings unless excused by
the Reserve command staff.
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Westerville Citizen Police Academy
Alumni Association
The WCPAAA was established after the very first Academy class in 1999. Citizens are able to
join the volunteer organization upon completion of the Citizens Police Academy. This
association qualifies as a 501.c3 organization and has board members who oversee participation
opportunities within the police department. Police volunteers donate their time to assist with
current Academy classes, safety presentations with police puppets, digital fingerprinting for children, and computer data entry. Members also volunteer at numerous events, including Cops and
Kids Day, Serving our Seniors Day, Safety City and 4th Fridays. At the conclusion of Class #23,
the WCPAAA consisted of 140 members. The WCPAAA contributed approximately 6,000 hours
to the Police Department in 2010.
http://www.westerville.org/CityDepartments/Police/CommunityService/CPA/tabid/537/Default.aspx
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Special Olympics Torch Run
Westerville Police Officers and Division staff participated in the 2010 Special Olympics Torch Run on
Friday, June 25. There were 5 participants in the run and 4 participants in the bike ride. Runners passed the
torch to one another as they ran down State Street. Although the weather was humid and everyone was very
sweaty by the end of the race, the feeling was exhilarating.
The Special Olympics Torch Run is the main fund raiser
for athletes who participate in the Special Olympics at the
Ohio State University.
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