Annual Report - City of Galesburg

2013
Galesburg Police Department
Annual
Report
2013 ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MISSION STATEMENT
3
LETTER FROM CHIEF
4
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
5
DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL
6-8
PERSONNEL ACTIVITY
8
SPECIAL EVENTS
9-10
INVESTIGATIONS
11
D.A.R.E
12
K-9 DIVISION
13-14
SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM
15
DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES GRANT
16
SCHOOL LIAISON
17
GPD ACCOMPLISHMENTS
18-19
BUDGET
20
STATISTICS
21-25
COMMUNICATIONS & RECORDS
26
CRIMINAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION
27
MISCELLANEOUS PHOTOS
28-29
CRIME STOPPER’S OFFICER OF THE YEAR
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We, the men and women of the Galesburg Police Department,
are committed to the proactive and professional delivery of law
enforcement services designed to enhance the quality of life for
the Galesburg community while providing traditional and essential
public safety services.
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City of Galesburg
Operating Under Council – Manager Government Since 1957
March 31, 2014
To the Citizens of Galesburg:
It is my pleasure to present the 2013 Galesburg Police Department Annual Report. The 2013 report recounts the
efforts and commitment of the men and women of the Police Department as they work cooperatively with the
citizens of Galesburg. The members of the Police Department call Galesburg home and work hard to preserve the
quality of life we enjoy in our community.
Four long-serving Public Safety Employees retired in 2013. Margo Davila, Marcia Ryberg, Mary Beth Colburn and
Lynn Hayes retired in 2013 with a combined 90 years of service with the City of Galesburg. Melissa Nelson, Kelsy
Pacheco and Jacquelyn Dusten all began working as Communication Dispatchers during 2013.
The Department retired the venerable fleet of Ford Crown Victoria patrol cars from service after many years of
service. The new fleet of Ford Police Interceptor patrol vehicles proved a significant improvement with better fuel
economy, all-wheel drive traction and improved ergonomics.
Statistical trends of note include a steady decrease in motor vehicle accidents. In 1997, Galesburg Police Officers
responded to 1470 motor vehicle crashes, 255 of those accidents involved an injury. The total number of accidents
steadily declined to about 1000 in 2004 and that number has remained flat at about 1000 since. More
significantly, the number of injury accidents continued to decline to a low of 103 in 2013. Better engineered
roadways, vehicles and increased seat belt use all contributed to fewer injury accidents.
Reported crime in Galesburg has shown a steady decline since 2005. In 1996, the number of reported crimes
against property was 1613. The number increased slowly to a peak in 2005 of 1949. Three years later, in 2008, the
number of crimes against property fell to 1179 with small variances in the following years with 2013 at 1190
crimes against property.
Crimes against person show a similar trend with 60 reported in 1996, peaking in mid-decade followed by a steady
decline to 88 in 2013. One last trend of note is in calls for service. In 1996 the Police Department answered nearly
29,000 calls for service. The number of calls remained fairly flat through 2002 and then saw a significant increase
to 43,000 in 2007. Since 2007 the number has remained fairly constant between 42,000 and 43,000.
As always I would like to take this opportunity to thank the dedicated employees of the Galesburg Police
Department, both sworn and civilian, as they work to make Galesburg a good place to live. I would also like to
thank the citizens of Galesburg for support of the Police Department.
Sincerely,
David Christensen
Chief of Police
City of Galesburg Police Department • Public Safety Building • 150 South Broad St. • Galesburg, IL 61401
309/345-3729 • www.ci.galesburg.il.us
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CITY OF GALESBURG
Police Department
Operating Under Council – Manager Government Since 1957
2013 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
POLICE CHIEF
Secretary
FIELD OPERATIONS
STAFF & SERVICES
NEIGHBORHOOD
Captain
Captain
ENHANCEMENT
Inspector (1)
Secretary (1)
PATROL
1st SHIFT
Lieutenant (1)
Sergeant (1)
Patrol Officers (10)
School Liasion (1)
Crossing Guards
INVESTIGATIONS
ANIMAL CONTROL
DRUG FREE
STAFF & SERVICE
Community Service
(P.A.W.C.)
COMMUNITIES GRANT
Lieutenant
Officers (3)
Sergeant (1)
STAFF & SERVICE
General Investigators (1)
Sergeant
Arson Investigator (1)
Housing Investigator (1)
Crime Stoppers Investigator (1)
Juvenille Investigator (1)
Communication
Clerks (14)
Telephone
System Clerks
(5)
M.E.G. Officer (1)
INFORMATION
DARE Officer (1)
2nd SHIFT
SYSTEM
Lieutenant (1)
Supervisor
EVIDENCE
Sergeant
Sergeant (1)
Patrol Officers (10)
Information Systems
Technician (1)
3rd SHIFT
Lieutenant (1)
Public Safety Clerks (4)
Sergeant (1)
Patrol Officers (10)
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Maintenance (1)
CHIEF OF POLICE
David S. Christensen
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
Amanda Jennings
FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION
Captain Rodney Riggs
PATROL
INVESTIGATIONS
FIRST SHIFT
SECOND SHIFT
THIRD SHIFT
SPECIAL OPERATIONS
Lt. Thomas LaFollette
Lt. James Bradford
Lt. Scott Billeter
Sgt. Robert Schwartz
Sgt. Paul Vannaken
Sgt. Bradley Cirimotich
Sgt. Lee McCone
OFFICERS
OFFICERS
OFFICERS
OFFICERS
T. Carnes-89
L. Rigg-102
M. Ingles-130
D. Shea-107
W.T. Boynton-96
R. Nichols-110
A. Ritter-136
S.Cromien-113 (DARE)
D. Salter-105
J. Sperry-118
R. Sage-146
T. Olinger-126
D. Williams-114
R. Sweeney-128 (K9)
G. Huwe-148
K. Legate-127
D. Worsfold-117
J. Paulsgrove-131
J. Medhurst-152
M. McLaughlin-129
P. Kisler-120
A. Musser-145
C.A. Bush-153
B. Anderson-132
P. Pieper-122
J. Kubis-149
K. Winbigler-154
T. Smith-142
C. Hootman-124
K. Veal-155
M. Cibulskis-158
M. Semington-139
T. Spitzer-156
J. Matuszyk-159
L. Mings-147 (K9)
J. Micetic-160
Z. Tuley-161
J. Luna-103 (GHS School Liasion)
DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES GRANT
Tina Gummerson, Coordinator
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STAFF & SERVICES DIVISION
Captain Chris Howard
LIEUTENANT
Russ Idle
STAFF & SERVICES
Sgt. Jason Shaw
9-1-1/INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Vicki Miller, Supervisor
COMMUNICATION CLERKS
TELEPHONE SYSTEM CLERKS
INFORMATION SYSTEM TECHNICIAN
Cameron LeMaster
1st SHIFT
B. Grohmann (SOR)
N. Budde, C/C
M. Ryberg, T/S
J. Hennenfent, C/C
T. Petermann, T/S
D. Vandell, C/C
PUBLIC SAFETY CLERKS
M. Colburn
S. Gash
A. Mink
K. Nolan
P. Pierce
2nd SHIFT
L. Haynes, C/C
S. Helms, T/S
C. Swanson, C/C
B. Pierson, C/C
J. McEwen, C/C
3rd SHIFT
M. McKillip, T/S
J. Gummerson, C/C
D. Bower, C/C
E. Anderson, T/S
S. Salsman, C/C
M. Nelson, C/C
In Training
K. Pacheco, C/C
J. Dusten, C/C
Communications Center – Dispatch Console
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EVIDENCE
Sgt. Daniel Hostens
NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCEMENT DIVISION
INSPECTOR
S. Scott
SECRETARY
L. Hayes
COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS
S. Rodriguez
L. Crane
D. Lomax
DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL
ACTIVITY
RETIREMENTS
Margo Davila, Administrative Secretary
Retired January 5, 2013 with 25 years of service
Marcia Ryberg, Telephone Systems Clerk
Retired June 22, 2013 with 29 years of service
Mary Beth Colburn, Public Safety Clerk
Retired May 31, 2013 with 13 years of service
Lynn Hayes, Neighborhood Enhancement Secretary
Retired December 7, 2013 with 23 years of service
NEW EMPLOYEES
Melissa Nelson, Communications Clerk
Kelsy Pacheco, Communications Clerk
Jacquelyn Dusten, Communications Clerk
YEARS OF SERVICE
25 Years- Captain Chris Howard, Sgt. Robert Schwartz, CSO Sylvia Rodriguez
20 Years- Officer Terry Boynton
15 Years- Officer Daniel Williams, Public Safety Clerk Sadel Gash, Officer Darrin Worsfold
10 Years- Investigator Mark McLaughlin, Officer Michael Ingles
5 Years- Officer Andrew Musser, Officer Lane Mings, Officer Ryne Sage,
Officer Gregory Huwe, Officer James D. Kubis, TSO Sara Helms
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1st Row: Officer McLaughlin,
Mings, Cibulskis, Paulsgrove,
Cromien, CSO Rodriguez,
Dispatcher Nelson
2nd Row: Officer Legate, Spitzer,
Kubis, Carnes, Huwe, Veal,
Dispatcher Pierson, Pacheco
3rd Row: Officer Luna, TSO
Anderson, Dispatcher Bower
CSO Rodriquez and
GHS CARE Group
GHS CARE Group
Rodriquez, DARE Officer
Cromien, and Dispatcher
Pierson with Santa
Thank You
to
Target & HyVee
For your
donation to
assist our PBPA
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Officer Boynton and Officer Worsfold did a great job
and the kids especially enjoyed the sirens!
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INVESTIGATIONS
2013 TOTALS
SEARCH WARRANTS – 84
*majority issued for computer and cell phone forensics
VEHICLE IMPOUNDS – 322
IMPOUNDS PAID – 224 ($112,000)
Investigator Anderson
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18 search warrants
$34,000 in assets
seized
Noteworthy case:
Bath Salt
Investigation at Main
Street Tobacco
Investigator Olinger
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Attended training on
Homicide
Investigation for
Children
Noteworthy case:
Kia Lefler arrest for
Homicide
Investigator Legate
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Director of Crime
Stoppers
Implemented Text
for Tips Program
Attended training for
forensics of social
media
Investigator Smith
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Attended Basic
Investigations
Training
Attended DEA Basic
Narcotics Training
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Investigator McLaughlin
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ILEAS Team
Commander
Attended National
Fire Academy for
Arson Investigation
Investigator Shea
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Attended training on
cell phone and
computer forensics
Noteworthy case:
Robert Walker arrest
for Aggravated
Criminal Sexual
Assault
Drug Abuse Resistance Education, more
commonly known as D.A.R.E., is taught in all
of the Galesburg elementary schools. The
D.A.R.E. program is a positive program that
discusses resistance strategies to negative
situations, self esteem, and how to handle
conflict. The course of instruction is provided to third and
fifth grades and consists of training in 45 minute segments. This
program encompasses challenges that our young people deal with, including the daily
peer pressure to use drugs, cigarettes and alcohol. The children are taught the dangers
of these risk taking behaviors and ways to avoid them. An overall objective is to
prepare the students for real life scenarios.
The D.A.R.E. program also offers D.A.R.E. Club, which is an after school program that
is held at the school. The programs are educational and include entertaining activities
for the students.
During the school year 2013 – 2014, approximately 360 fifth grade students, and 375
third grade students completed the D.A.R.E. program. In a corporative partnership, the
Galesburg Police Department and Galesburg School District 205 strive to positively
influence the youth in our community.
We believe the D.A.R.E. program is very valuable to our community and if we can
impact even one child in a positive way, it is worth it.
D.A.R.E. Officer Cromien
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K9 DIVISION
Officer Sweeney with Kelly and Officer Mings with Ares
K9 ARES
Years of Service: August 2006 to August 2013
Officer Mings and Ajax giving a presentation
at Gale Elementary School
Shortly after retirement, Ares succumbed to a non-treatable illness.
New
Addition
To GPD
In August
2013
K9
AJAX
Officer Sweeney and Kelly after a bust in May
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GALSEBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT
150 S BROAD ST
GALESBURG, ILLINOIS 61401
(309) 343-9151
2013 Criminal Interdiction Statistics from Amtrak
 18 large drug arrests
 35 total arrests
 U.S. Currency Seized - $145,375.00 Dollars
 Cannabis Seized - 68.5 pounds
 Hash Seized - 1.5 pounds
 Heroin Seized - 3 grams
 Cocaine Seized - 28.3 grams
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GALESBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM
The Galesburg Police Department maintains a twenty-two man Special Response Team (SRT)
supervised by a Team Commander, Assistant Team Commander and two Team Leaders.
History has proven that the presence of a highly skilled and trained special response team
substantially reduces the risk of injury or death to citizens, police officers, and suspects. A
specially trained and equipped response team can provide an essential tool for the resolution of
many types of critical incidents.
Currently the Galesburg Police Department SRT trains a minimum of 48 Hours per year on the
following topics:
Advanced Firearms Training (Pistol & Rifle)
High Risk Search Warrant Execution
Meth Certified / Lab Dismantling
Dynamic and Covert Clearing Techniques
Close Quarter Battle Training
Mechanical Breeching
Vehicle Takedowns / Extractions
Suspect Apprehension and Control
Downed Officer Rescue
Barricade / Hostage rescue Response
Active Shooter / Acts of Violence Response
Emergency First Aid / Officer Self Aid Medical
All team members go through a selection process prior to becoming a team member. All team
members are required to maintain a specific level of fitness and pass an annual physical agility
test.
The Galesburg Police Department SRT has been involved in the execution of numerous High
Risk Narcotic and Felony apprehension Search Warrants. The Team has worked with outside
Agencies to include the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, Peoria Multi Agency Enforcement
Group, Illinois State Police, D.E.A., U. S Marshall Service and F.B.I.
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Knox County
Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition
The Knox County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition has been in existence since 2004. In 2010, the Coalition
received a Federal Drug Free Communities Grant that provides $125,000 per year for five years. The City of
Galesburg is the fiscal agent for the grant and the Project Coordinator is under the Police Department oversight.
Priority Problems in Knox County:
* Parents and adults knowingly providing alcohol to minors
*Adult and youth attitudes of alcohol and marijuana as not harmful
*Lack of communication and monitoring with kids & teens
*Bullying
Projects:
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Safe Homes Pledge
o Parents pledge to not provide alcohol or other drugs to kids and to supervise gatherings in their home. Their
name goes on a list and is distributed among other parents participating in the pledge to create a support
system for parents to better monitor their children.
ICARE Message
o ICARE is a guideline to help keep kids drug free, it stands for Identify your kids’ friends and their family,
Consistent no use messages, Accountability for breaking rules, being a responsible Role Model and
Encouragement. This is a positive message to help parents better communicate with their kidscommunication isn’t just talking.
Policy Changes
o Social Host laws help hold parents and adults accountable for providing alcohol to minors. While there was a
statewide law that went into effect in January, 2013 it is very vague and has a higher burden of proof. Local
ordinances can be more specific and includes administrative sanctions similar to a speeding ticket that
assesses fines for violating the ordinance.
Systems Changes
o Substance abuse and addiction happens for many reasons based on individual experiences, genetics, etc. We
do know that childhood trauma and stress can make it more likely for a teenager to start using alcohol and
other drugs. There are programs for schools that try to identify at risk students before it’s too late. The
coalition hopes to promote and provide support for schools to implement these programs.
o People who have a substance use problem often end up in the ER for one reason or another. They are also
often more receptive to advice about reducing substance use or the need for treatment while they are in that
situation. There are practices that can provide a brief intervention and referral to treatment when necessary.
The coalition hopes to promote and provide support for hospitals to implement these programs.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN KNOX COUNTY
6th Grade
8th Grade
10th Grade
12th Grade
Cigarettes: 3%
Cigarettes: 7%
Cigarettes: 18%
Cigarettes: 21%
Alcohol: 8%
Alcohol: 21%
Alcohol: 29%
Alcohol: 41%
Marijuana: 2%
Marijuana: 9%
Marijuana: 15%
Marijuana: 14%
Binge Alcohol: 4%
Binge Alcohol: 7%
Binge Alcohol: 13%
Binge Alcohol: 29%
*Binge Alcohol Use is
*Binge Alcohol Use is
*Binge Alcohol Use is
*Binge Alcohol Use is
defined as 5 or more drinks in
a row
defined as 5 or more drinks
in a row
defined as 5 or more drinks
in a row
defined as 5 or more drinks
in a row
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In 1995, The City of Galesburg Police Department and Community Unit
School District #205, entered into an agreement which provides for a Police
Liaison Officer Program at Galesburg High School.
The Police Liaison Officer position is assigned to the day shift patrol section
and is subject to the same chain of command and supervisor structure as
other officers assigned to that section. The Officer assigned as the Police
Liaison is considered on special assignment to the school district during the
regular school year.
While on special assignment the Police Liaison Officer shall seek to promote
a positive relationship between law enforcement personnel and the youth of
the community while representing the Police Department in matters
concerning the school district’s students, administration and education staff.
Another duty is to serve as a consultant to the school district in matters of
crime prevention, law enforcement community youth services and other
related matters. The Officer assigned utilizes a “triad” approach to the
assignment consisting of law enforcement, teaching and counseling.
The assigned officer deals with dozens of calls for service every year at the
school ranging from thefts, fights, disputes, accidents and truancy.
The Police Liaison Officer also runs the GHS Chemical Abuse Resistance
Education (C.A.R.E.) program which helps to support the DARE program with
positive high school student role models. The GHS CARE group consists of
approximately 80 to 100 students who are selected yearly based on
character, academics and staff referrals. These role models represent some
of the finest students at GHS who go to the grade schools and assist the
DARE Officer with role modeling sessions and role play sessions. These
students also serve as youth ambassadors from GHS, participating in
parades, reading buddies and the annual “Shop with a Cop” program just to
mention a few. Every year the PB&PA award two $500 scholarships to the
top two seniors in the program to use toward their college expenses.
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Galesburg Police Department
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The Galesburg Police Department
continued to provide management and
leadership training for officers in
supervisory positions. New first-line
supervisors completed a
supervisory/leadership course.
Lt. Russ Idle graduated completed the
Law Enforcement in the 21st Century
course conducted by the Illinois Training
and Standards Board Executive
Institute.
The Department continued to use
advancing technology to enhance
communication and the delivery of law
enforcement services. Work continues
toward electronic accident reporting.
Electronic accident reporting software is
available at little or no cost and would
save staff time in data entry.
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The transition to a bar code system for
evidence is complete.
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Installation of a voting system to
enhance portable radio transmissions
was completed in 2013. As the city
expands portable radio clarity is
diminished. The voting system is
specifically designed to extend portable
ranges.
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Neighborhood Watch groups remain
active though the number of groups has
declined in the past few years.
Department officers continue to work
with NW group members and will assist
any neighborhood wishing to form a
new NW group.
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Community Policing activities remain a
focus for the Department with public
awareness and education for community
and family with the DARE program, high
school liaison officer, drug awareness
and recognition talks, Public K9
Demonstrations and working closely
with Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention
Coalition through the Drug Free
Community Grant.
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Completed installation of an air
conditioning system in the computer
room.
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Officers continued proactive
enforcement in 2013 including; Safe
Streets Grant funded projects, traffic
details, noise details and school and
construction zone enforcement.
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Worked closely with and evaluated the
performance of Prairie Land Animal
Welfare Center and the animal control
officer.
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Continued current drug enforcement
efforts with search warrants,
confidential sources buys, seizures and
neighborhood sweeps. The narcotics
interdiction efforts at the Amtrak Depot
were very successful with significant
quantities of drugs and cash seized.
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Continued alcohol compliance checks.
Sought and received an IDOT grant for
increased patrols for DUI enforcement.
Galesburg Police Department
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Worked closely with Knox County
Housing Authority by conducting
appropriate checks on new tenants,
patrols and summer activities for KCHA
resident children.
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Council approved the purchase of 13
new patrol vehicles in late 2012 and
early 2013. The new squads were
equipped with new equipment and incar computers.
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Funds received from wired and wireless
telephone surcharge has been in decline
for several years. Operation of the
Galesburg/Knox County 9-1-1
Communication Center, through the
Emergency Telephone Systems Board
(E.T.S.B.), is dependent on surcharge
revenue. All remaining communication
salaries were moved from E.T.S.B. to
fund 550-Communications (City/County
shared fund) in 2013. Funding for those
salaries will come through the recently
approved Telecom Tax.
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Maintained current staffing levels both
sworn and civilian. Sworn staffing was
set at 52 in FY 2012; the department is
authorized 53. Staffing in
Communications was short in 2013 due
to retirement and resignations. During
the year we hired and are training new
staff to fill the gap. A 9-1-1 call-taker
retired in June of 2013 and that position
has been left open as a way to save on
personnel costs. The open position has
created additional overtime costs.
Upgraded of interview room DVR
system.
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The Neighborhood Enhancement
Division continued to handle a high
volume of property code enforcement
issues. Those issues include: grass and
weeds, inoperable vehicles, junk and
debris, demolitions, open and dangerous
dwellings, abandoned vehicles and
bicycles and other property maintenance
issues. Neighborhood Enhancement
Officers continue to assist the police
department with bicycles, animals,
traffic control, special events, council
packet delivery and many other tasks
not requiring a sworn police officer.
Neighborhood Enhancement began
using new and updated modules in
Springbrook as part of the recently
approved Springbrook upgrade. The
new modules will streamline the process
between City departments, make for
central reporting, and allow for easy
case monitoring.
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Conducted combined training with the
Fire Department in the area of SCUBA to
form a Public Safety Dive Team, and
trained a number of firefighters to
operate the command vehicle.
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Implemented a use of force reporting
system to track uses of force events
whenever an officer uses force beyond a
routine arrest. Data will be collected
and analyzed concerning use of force
incidents.
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In August of 2013 police canine Ares
retired. A new police dog was purchase
and the dog, Ajax, and handler Officer
Lane Mings began the ten-week training
course in August.
FY 2013 BUDGET
POLICE DEPARTMENT $6,564,610
Public Safety
Building (565)
3%
Neighborhood
Enhancement (575)
4%
Fire & Police
Commission (505)
0%
Communications &
Records (550)
24%
Crossing Guards
(525)
1%
Police (510)
68%
Emergency Police
(520)
0%
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GALESBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT
YEAR TO YEAR COMPARISON
CRIME RELATED ACTIVITY
2013
2012
CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS
MURDER/NEG. MANSLGHTER
CRM SEXUAL ASSAULT
ROBBERY
AGG. BATTERY/AGG. ASSAULT
SUB-TOTAL
2
24
11
82
118
1
18
13
88
120
CRIME AGAINST PROPERTY
BURGLARY
BURGLARY FM MOTOR VEH
THEFT
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
ARSON
SUB-TOTAL
217
203
802
20
1
1243
239
173
793
19
5
1229
ARRESTS
TOTAL ARREST JUVENILE
TOTAL ARREST ADULT
TOTAL ARREST JUV-ADMIN
TOTAL ARREST ADULT-ADMIN
TOTAL ARREST
213
2670
56
158
3097
219
2818
108
372
3517
21
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VEHICLES
STOLEN VEHICLES RECOVERED
VALUE OF VEHICLES RECOVERED
$
144,000.00
$
24,580.00
OTHER PROPERTY RECOVERED
TOTAL PROPERTY RECOVERED
$
$
49,271.00
193,271.00
$
$
74,920.00
99,516.00
SELECTED ACTIVITY
CURFEW VIOLATION
TRUANCY VIOLATION
14
22
14
29
CANNABIS
CONTROL SUBSTANCE VIOLATION
METHAPHETAMINE VIOLATION ACT
DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
120
76
26
45
129
90
8
90
ILLEGAL POSS LIQ MINOR
ILLEGAL CONSUMP LIQ MINOR
36
23
35
27
BURGLARY/ROBBERY ALARM
FIRE ALARM
616
458
533
433
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SELECTED ACTIVITY-CONTINUED
MISSING PERSON ADULT
MISSING PERSON JUVENILE
11
59
8
69
SUICIDE
SUICIDE ATTEMPTS
6
28
3
40
ADMINISTRATIVE TICKETS
POLICE DEPARTMENT TOTAL
OTHER DEPARMENTS TOTAL
SUB-TOTAL
243
268
511
407
74
481
TRAFFIC RELATED ACTIVITY
WARNING TICKETS ISSUED
CITATIONS/MOVING
ADMINSTRATIVE
TOTAL MOVING ISSUED
2053
2516
2
4571
1888
2577
15
4480
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS
FATAL ACCIDENTS
INJURY ACCIDENTS
NON-INJURY ACCIDENTS
INDIVIDUAL REPORTED ACC.
TOTAL ACCIDENTS REPORTED
1
109
934
10
1054
1
144
918
9
1059
INJURY/PROPERTY LOSSES
PERSONS KILLED
PERSONS INJURED
1
112
1
171
ENFORCEMENT INDEX
TOTAL TICKETS
INJURY ACCIDENTS
INDEX TOTAL
5044
109
46.3
4914
144
34.1
TELEPHONE CALLS
CALLS ON 911
TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICE
20352
41936
21584
43465
REPORTS COMPLETED
7733
8292
368085
28611
12.9
358427
33150
10.8
MILEAGE
TOTAL MILES
TOTAL FUEL
MILES PER GALLON
22
Crime Prevention:
Neighborhood checks
Motel Checks
17
32
Park Checks
4307
4119
School Checks
281
416
Vacation Checks
978
874
Zone Checks
3323
3765
Bar Checks
3648
4230
Business Checks
5867
7609
Housing Checks
4122
4579
Sub-Total Crime Prevention Checks:
22543
25624
Traffic Stops
5628
4597
Total Crime Prevention:
28171
30221
Calls for Service 1996-2013
50000
45000
40000
35000
30000
25000
20000
15000
10000
5000
0
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Total Calls for Service
Service Requests
23
Motor Vehicle Crashes 1996-2013
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Accidents-Total
Injury Accidents
Crime Against Property 1996-2013
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Burglary
Burglary from Motor Vehicle
Theft
Arson
Motor Vehicle Theft
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9-1-1 CALLS
20,352
2013
15,363
21,584
2012
16,263
22,384
2011
16,155
Total 911 Calls
911 Calls from Cell Phones
21,665
2010
14,789
21,225
2009
14,550
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
Five year comparison of 9-1-1 calls received by the Communications Center
Administrative Calls in Communications
8419
9000
7768
8000
7426
7000
6000
5000
4680
4864
4885
7088
6571
6050
5256
4126
4000
3000
2000
1000
0
Year Total= 73,150 administrative calls
Combined total calls received in Communications= 93,502
*Average of 256 calls per day
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6017
Communications Division
The Communications Center is comprised of two dispatch consoles, two call taker stations, and two back
up work stations. The Communications Center is responsible for receiving calls and dispatching for all
incidents in Knox County including law enforcement, fire, and EMS. Telecommunicators (dispatchers)
and Telephone Systems Operators are also responsible for processing warrants, order of protections,
stolen property, missing persons, officer reports and several other records.
Records Division
The Records Division consists of three full-time and one part-time Public Safety Clerks. Clerks are
responsible for answering the main telephone switchboard for the City of Galesburg, assisting citizens in
our lobby, and maintaining the Department’s records. This includes processing public requests for
records and reports.
REPORT REQUESTED (FEE CHARGED)
2013 TOTAL
Record Check
Subpoena Response
Taxi Permit Check
Accident Reports
FOIA (information on CD, photos, etc)
197
25
59
739
15
TOTAL RECORDS REQUESTED
1035
REPORT REQUESTED (NO FEE)
2013 TOTAL
Adult Probation
City Attorney
DCFS
Freedom of Information
Gaming Board
Housing
Illinois State Police
School Liaisons
Juvenile Court Services / Teen Court
Lexis Nexis
Liquor Commission
Military
Miscellaneous
Other agencies
States Attorney
US Office Personnel Management
US Probation / Parole
TOTAL RECORDS REQUESTED
104
127
178
718
5
8
29
17
318
62
170
30
50
230
861
145
71
3123
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Criminal Offender Registration
Certain convicted offenders are required to register with the Galesburg/Knox County Criminal Offender
Registration Administrator located at the Galesburg Public Safety Building. The administrator is an
employee of the Galesburg Police Department. Offender registration requirements vary depending on
charge as set by State Statute. Registration time frames are mandated yearly, quarterly, or weekly.
Offenders are also required to register within three days any change of address, phone number,
employment, education, vehicles driven, computer sites, scars, marks, and tattoos. The Administrator
works with numerous agencies including the Attorney General’s Office, U.S. Marshals, Illinois State
Police, State’s Attorney Office, Parole, Probation, Correctional and Juvenile Detention facilities, and sex
offender units and investigation departments throughout the country. Additional duties are attending
court hearings as requested, assisting with mapping, and maintaining the database for the Illinois State
Police and Knox County sex offender websites.
CLASSIFICATION (City)
Registered Sex Offenders (Victims are Children)
Registered Sex Offenders (Victims are Adults)
Registered Juvenile Sex Offenders (Victims are Children)
Total Registered Sex Offenders
Female Registered Sex Offenders
Male Registered Sex Offenders
Arrests Made For Violation Of Registration
TOTAL
65
5
6
76
3
73
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CLASSIFICATION (County)
Registered Sex Offenders (Victims are Children)
Registered Sex Offenders (Victims are Adults)
Registered Juvenile Sex Offenders (Victims are Children)
Total Registered Sex Offenders
Female Registered Sex Offenders
Male Registered Sex Offenders
Arrests Made For Violation Of Registration
TOTAL
22
3
1
26
1
25
1
CLASSIFICATION (City & County)
Registered Sex Offenders (Victims are Children)
Registered Sex Offenders (Victims are Adults)
Registered Juvenile Sex Offenders (Victims are Children
Total Registered Sex Offenders
Female Registered Sex Offenders
Male Registered Sex Offenders
Arrests Made For Violation Of Registration
TOTAL
87
8
7
102
4
98
13
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Presidential Visit
Top: Officer Veal on
patrol for the
Motorcade
Middle Left: Chief
Christensen assisting
with security
Middle Right: Officers
gathered for security
*Photos provided by
the Register Mail
Special Olympics Torch Run
Veterans
Day Parade
Photo courtesy
of Trooper
Scherpe
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Dispatcher Budde and Dispatcher
Gummerson educating youth on 9-1-1 at the
Knox County Fair
9-1-1 Coordinator Vicki Miller educating youth
about 9-1-1 at the YMCA Healthy Kids Day
Officer Tuley visiting Officer Nichol’s
GAVC Law Enforcement class at GHS
Knox College Girls Basketball Team
assisting with Shop with a Cop
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OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Officer Lane Mings has been selected as the 2013 Crime Stopper’s Officer of the Year. Officer Mings has been with
the Galesburg Police Department since July 2008. During his tenure, he has been a patrol officer and now serves as
one of the Department’s canine officers.
Officer Mings and Officer Carnes conduct mass transit interdictions through Amtrak, UPS, and Trailways. This
proactive approach, along with the use of his canine, has produced 125 pounds of cannabis, 1.1 pounds of heroin,
cocaine and other drugs. The heroin seizure is the largest in GPD history.
Officer Mings is always quick to respond when called upon, even when off duty. He is very committed to the
Department and gives demonstrations and talks within the community. He also assists other local agencies with K-9
sweeps in the school systems. Mings is an active member of the SRT and the bicycle team.
Officer Mings has since retired one canine and has attended a second training with his new canine, Ajax. In April
2014, Mings will receive an award at the National Interdiction Conference held in Nashville, Tennessee for the
service of canine Ares in 2013.
Usually an honor of Officer of the Year is presented to an officer with much more experience; however, Mings has
shown the maturity, ability and excellence to achieve such an award.
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