Tredyffrin Township Police Department Annual Report 2012

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Tredyffrin Township
Police Department
Annual Report
2012
By Superintendent
of Police
Anthony J. Giaimo III
Tredyffrin Township Police Department
Table of Contents
Mission Statement
2
Introduction & Overview
3
Statistics & Analysis
4
Township at a Glance
Crime Trends & Analysis
4
5
Property Loss
8
General Statistics
9
Calls for Service by Time and Day of Week
12
Accidents, Citations Trends & Analysis
13
Driving Under the Influence
13
Accident Analysis
14
Citations & Warnings
15
Animal Control
18
Department Information
Personnel Assignments
19
Organizational Chart
20
Patrol Division
21
Detective Division
22
Special Ops and Emergency Preparedness
25
Community Programs
26
Revenue
28
Awards / Promotions / Retirements / Recruitment
29
Officer of the Year
34
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Mission Statement
We, the members of Tredyffrin Township Police Department, are
committed to the prevention of crime and the protection of life and
property, the preservation of peace, order, and safety, the enforcement
of laws and ordinances, and the safeguarding of constitutional
guarantees.
We exist to serve all people with respect, fairness, and compassion.
We nurture public trust by holding ourselves to the highest standards
of performance and ethics.
With community service as our foundation, we are driven by goals to
enhance the ‘quality of life’, investigating problems, as well as
incidents, seeking solutions and fostering a sense of security in
communities and individuals.
To fulfill this mission, the Tredyffrin Township Police Department is
dedicated to providing a quality work environment and the
development of its members through effective training and leadership.
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Introduction and Overview
By Superintendent
Anthony J. Giaimo III
As Superintendent of Police, I am pleased to present
the 2012 Tredyffrin Township Police Department
Annual Report. The report, as in previous years,
contains of a number of statistical representations and
data analysis tables that you will find beneficial to
review. We utilize and routinely analyze statistics to
assist us with crime suppression, resource allocation
and quality review. In 2012, we were reviewed by an
independent national agency, International City/County Management Association
(ICMA), who utilized these statistics in their analysis of the police department. Their
findings have been posted on our website and have consistently indicated that, “TTPD
is a highly professional and well-managed police agency”. We owe this positive
professional agency culture to the hard working officers of the police department; but
we could not successfully accomplish our mission without the support and
partnerships within this great community.
In the field of law enforcement, recognizing crime trends and developing plans for
immediate action are critical steps in successfully resolving criminal matters.
Obviously, statistics are commonly based on a number of factors or variables that
influence these trends. Global and national events can have profound effects on our
local community and crime here in Tredyffrin. Sadly by way of example, in 2012 we as
a nation experienced yet another school tragedy at the Sandy Hook Elementary
School in New England. We again saw the nation adjusting to these senseless killings
by putting in place new protocols and plans of action. Meanwhile, in Tredyffrin, the
police department had such school response action plans in place for well over a
decade. We have continued to make school safety enhancement programs a priority
as well as other changes to our means of policing; but what remains constant year
after year are the excellent service, dedication, caring and professionalism of our
police department. We are committed to continue serving Tredyffrin in a variety of
ways. We are fortunate to have an extremely supportive community, as well as
excellent working relationships with our township board, staff, school district,
surrounding police and fire departments.
In 2013, we will continue a number of community-based programs designed to build
upon this community partnership. Programs such as the monthly police learning
series, summer youth programs, school presentations and an enhanced Citizens
Police Academy are scheduled for 2013. We pledge to continue to improve our
outstanding service to the citizens of Tredyffrin. We welcome community input and
invite you all to join our Tredyffrin Community and Police Association (TCPA).
Respectfully, Anthony J. Giaimo III, Superintendent of Police
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Statistics & Analysis
Township at a Glance…
The police officers and civilian staff members of the Tredyffrin Police Department are
honored to serve our residents, those who travel through, and the thousands who work
within the Township.
Our general population and Township statistics have remained relatively static over
time. An accurate daytime population is determined by combining the number of
people working in the Township with those who don’t leave during the day and
factoring in a number for visitors. Table 1 shows some general statistics about
Tredyffrin Township.
Table 1: Township Statistics
Population
Residential
29,332
Working in the Township
38,600
Area/Square Miles
19.8
Total Highway Miles
150
Township Highway Miles
107
State Highway Miles
43
Schools
13
Parks
15
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Crime Trends and Analysis
Crime statistics are broken down into two parts; Part I and Part II. Part I Crimes are
generally more serious in nature and include murder, rape, robbery, assault, burglary,
arson, theft and motor vehicle theft. Part II Crimes are considered to be less serious
and include all other crime such as fraud, criminal mischief, and harassment. These
crimes are often considered “‘quality of life’” crimes and tend to lead to more serious
Part I Crimes. All crimes are uniformly tracked (Uniform Crime Report) across the
United States and are compared against crime in other locations of similar size and
demographics.
Figure 1 shows the yearly totals for each crime type. Part I and Part II crimes have
increased by 4% since 2011.
Figure 1: Part I & II Crime Totals
1400
1200
1000
2010
800
2011
600
2012
400
200
0
Part I Crimes
PART I CRIMES
PART II CRIMES
TOTAL
Part II Crimes
Total Crimes
2010
2011
2012
282
1000
1282
301
984
1285
315
1024
1339
Table 2 shows detailed crime statistics for Part I Crimes for the period of 2010 – 2012.
Compared to 2011, Part I crimes have shown a 4% increase overall. Note:
Montgomery, Delaware and Philadelphia counties have all shown a continued
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increase in burglary which may be attributed to the economic downturn, as well as,
being a direct correlation to drug dependency.
Overall Part I Crimes show a slight upward trend since 2010, clearly an indication that
Tredyffrin Township is a safe and stable community yet not free of global crime trends.
The Police Department is committed to maintaining the secure ‘quality of life’ that has
been a tradition in the Township over the years.
Table 2: Part I Crimes 2010-2012
Homicide
Rape
Robbery
Assault
Burglary
Theft
Motor
Vehicle
Theft
Arson
Total Part I
Crimes
2010
2011
2012
0
0
2
27
26
225
4
0
1
2
33
58
192
1
0
1
0
34
46
228
6
0
1
0
284
301
315
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Table 3 shows detailed statistics for Part II Crimes which shows a slight increase of
during the period of 2010-2012 or a 4% increase from 2011.
Police have put a tremendous amount of pressure on reducing crime overall by
implementing our Anti Drug/Anti Crime Program. Combining active uniform anticrime patrol with plain clothes and undercover criminal investigations allows a
strategically layered approach for effectively combating street level crime. We also
maintain a highly visible patrol force that by its presence discourages criminal activity.
Table 3: Part II Crimes 2010 – 2012
2010
2011
2012
Fraud
Bad Checks
Embezzlement
Stolen Property
Criminal Mischief
Weapons
Sex Offenses
Indecent Exposure
Narcotics
Gambling
Domestic
DUI
Liquor Laws
Public Drunkenness
DC/Harassment
All Other Crimes
122
22
0
1
127
3
5
1
77
0
193
115
44
36
194
60
110
12
1
4
108
3
2
0
98
0
206
108
64
28
198
42
121
11
2
4
101
1
12
5
69
0
206
101
46
36
262
47
Total Part II Crimes
1,000
984
1,024
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Property Loss
Figure 2 below shows property loss in dollars for Township residents. Interestingly,
property loss “value” has decreased from 2011 to 2012 by 2.6%. This reduction is a
direct result of the decrease in Robberies and Theft. Thieves are spending less time in
homes preferring a quick “in and out”. With larger TV’s, GPS-enabled phones and
computers and remotely ‘wipeable’ devices, thieves tend to steer clear of these items.
Figure 2: Property Loss 2010-2012
Property Loss Comparison
300000
200000
2010
100000
2011
0
Robbery
Burglary
Theft
MV Theft
2012
Robbery
Burglary
Theft
MV Theft
TOTAL
$1,720
$720
-0-
$21,935
$30,313
$85,062
$293,136
$140,760
$133,251
$77,299
$112,995
$59,256
$394,090
$284,788
$277,569
-100%
+180%
2010
2011
2012
’11 – ’12 Change
-5%
-47%
-2.6%
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General Statistics
Table 4 shows general police activity for 2012 as compared to 2011. Criminal Arrests
have shown a decrease and traffic arrests were down 6.4% from 2011. Calls for
Service have slightly decreased by 13% since 2011. Although Tredyffrin is well within
the range for the number of Calls for Service, the widening of Rt. 202 has most likely
contributed to the decreased call volume. Additionally, calls for service are additionally
generated by proactive police patrol when officers are not handling primary calls for
service.
Table 4: General Police Activity
2011
2012
Percent
Change
Accident
Investigations
Calls for Service
948
941
1% Decrease
24,567
21,258
Criminal Arrests
729
311
Traffic Arrests
3604
3373
13%
Decrease
57%
Decrease
6.4%
Decrease
334
300
10% Decrease
1239
1260
2%
Increase
Non-Traffic
Citations
Warnings Issued
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Calls for Service by Time and Day of Week
The charts below depict those calls received which required documentation by the
department. The aggregate percentages of calls by day of the week as well as time of
day are presented.
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Accidents, Citations Trends and Analysis
Driving Under the Influence
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a crime that is taken extremely seriously by the
Tredyffrin Township Police Department and people driving while impaired are
prosecuted aggressively. Figure 3 shows monthly DUI arrests for the last three years.
In 2011, there were 107 DUI arrests which is a decrease of 7% compared to 2010.
However, 2012 DUI arrests were down 1% compared to 2011 DUI arrests.
The Department continues to credit local residents and those traveling through the
Township being well informed that Tredyffrin Police aggressively enforce DUI laws.
Having fewer drivers under the influence obviously means fewer fatalities and injuries.
It also means our streets are safer. Overall, we are down 1% in traffic accidents in
Tredyffrin Township which is consistent with the overall decreased number of DUI
arrests. Fewer drunk drivers mean fewer crashes. It also lessens the personal injury
and economic loss associated with crashes.
The Department has been commended several times by Mothers Against Drunk
Driving for aggressively pursuing individuals who drive under the influence.
Figure 3: DUI Arrests 2010-2012
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
2010 6
6 15 10 12
2011 9 12 7 12 7
2012 14 7
7 8 8
+75
-55
0%
-33
+14
%
Chg
June
July
Sept
Oct
Nov
12 15 9
5
8 7 11 5
10 7 7 10
4
8
4
10
6
14
11 115
15 107
10 106
+25
-50
+133
-133
0%
Aug
-36
+100
Dec
TOTAL
-.9%
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Accident Analysis…
There are three types of accidents that are reported in police statistics. 1) fatal
crashes, 2) reportable crashes and, 3) non-reportable crashes. Reportable crashes
are crashes in which the driver, vehicle occupant, pedestrian, or bicyclist is injured, or
the damage to the vehicle is so severe as to render it inoperable. During 2012, there
were 941 total crashes which is a decrease of 12% from 2011 levels.
Non-reportable crashes are those where no one is injured and the vehicle can operate
under its own power. Although Pennsylvania law does not require a report for these
minor crashes, the Tredyffrin Township Police Department will respond, investigate,
document, determine causation and issue citations when needed. This gives the
Department a more accurate picture of motor vehicle crashes occurring in the
Township. While there is no way to determine the actual number of non-reportable
crashes, non-reportable crashes in 2012 were down slightly from 2011. There were
941 accidents investigated in the Township in 2011 as seen in Figure 4.
Figure 4: Accident Analysis
800
2009
600
400
2010
200
2011
0
NON
REPORTABLE
TOTALS
2009
2010
2011
2012
902
1096
1074
941
REPORTABLE
FATAL
DEER
2012
PERCENT CHANGE
-13%
+21%
-2%
-12%
135 Deer Related
145 Deer Related
126 Deer Related
94 Deer Related
(2009)
(2010)
(2011)
(2012)
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Citations and Warnings
This section describes citations and warnings written by officers. Traffic citations
include items such as tickets for speeding or going through a stop sign. Non-traffic
citations include criminal activities such as disorderly conduct or harassment.
Figure 5 shows the number of citations and warnings issued by the Traffic Safety Unit
only. This is a stand-alone unit within the Department focusing almost exclusively on
traffic. The Patrol Division also enforces traffic violations but has a variety of other
responsibilities. In 2012, 636 citations and warnings were issued by the Traffic Safety
Unit - a reduction of 20% over 2011. The Department’s ongoing policy of targeting
known trouble spots and issuing many citations and warnings has been tremendously
successful.
Figure 5: Traffic Squad Citations / Warnings Issued
300
200
2010
100
2011
2012
0
JAN
FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC TOTAL
2010 173 121 214 103
52
68 151
76
117
74
131
27
1307
2011 95
53
136
19
36
55
67
81
50
58
76
70
796
2012 102 110
28
88
52
28
11
33
50
42
18
74
636
Percent Change – 2011 -64%, 2012 -20%
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Figure 6 shows the total number of citations issued by both the Traffic Safety Unit and
the Patrol Division. There were a total of 3,373 citations issued in 2012, a decrease of
6.4% in total citations from 2011.
Figure 6: Total Traffic Citations Issued 2011/2012
2011-2012 6.4% Decrease
500
400
300
2011
200
100
2012
0
JAN
2011
2012
FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEPT
OCT
NOV
DEC
TOTAL
247
344
299
344
438
296
283
400
233
306
419
336
236
191
318
260
223
243
304
207
322
202
282
244
3604
3373
“Non-traffic” citation is the official name in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the
issuance of a criminal summons for the violation of a summary criminal offense. Nontraffic citations are similar to a traffic summons in that they allow a police officer to stop
and cite someone for minor criminal behavior that results in a summons to appear in
court. These non-traffic citations are typically used in ‘quality of life’ violations such as
disorderly conduct, underage drinking, harassment, loud noise and other nuisances.
Non-traffic citations decreased slightly in 2012 compared to those in 2011. This 10%
decrease in non-traffic citations could signal the increased pressure we are putting on
these ”quality of life” violations and this pressure is probably why these crimes are
down in Tredyffrin Township.
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Figure 7 shows a 10% decrease in non-traffic citations issued in 2012 compared to
2011. The total number of non-traffic citations issued was 300.
Figure 7: Non-Traffic Citations Issued 2011/2012
2011-2012 10% Decrease
60
40
2011
20
2012
0
JAN
2011
2012
FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
JUL
AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEPT
OCT
NOV
DEC
TOTAL
10
30
21
18
28
14
17
16
37
32
56
22
26
17
33
38
33
35
40
31
16
23
17
24
334
300
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Animal Control
Animal Control handled over 965 calls for service in 2012 which is actually down
slightly from the previous year by 5%. Call activity is detailed below in Table 5.
Table 5: Animal Control Responses
TYPE OF CALL
NUMBER OF CALLS
Lost and Found Animals
Barking Dogs
Dog Bites
Other Animal Bites
Animals at Large
Cruelty Investigations
Sick/Injured Animals*
Misc. Animal Complaints
Telephone Contacts
Deer Complaints
74
29
13
0
71
21
29
155
477
96
2012 TOTAL RESPONSES
965
* Deer excluded
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Department Information
The Tredyffrin Township Police Department is comprised of both non-sworn and sworn
positions. Currently, there are 41 dedicated sworn officers in the Police Department
whose assignments are detailed below in Table 6. In 2011, there were 47 sworn
officers and in 2010, there were 50 sworn officers. The police department conducted a
selection process for new officers in April of 2012 and will continue to fill the ranks as
authorized.
The Patrol Division is responsible for responding to 911 calls and is typically the first
police officer a citizen will meet upon requesting assistance. Detectives and other
officers may also respond to certain 911 calls. Detectives provide assistance to the
Patrol force and then conduct follow-up investigations – some of which are highly
specialized and labor intensive.
Approximately 78% of the staff are assigned to
patrol and traffic safety.
Table 6: Personnel Assignments
TITLE
PERSONNEL
Administration
3
Superintendent
Lieutenants
1
2
Patrol Division
32
Sergeants
Corporals
Patrol Officers
Traffic Sergeant
Traffic Corporal
Traffic Squad Officers
Community Relations Officer
Detective Division
Detective Sergeant
Detectives (Persons and Property Crimes)
Detective (Juvenile Cases)
Support Staff
Police Civilian Quartermaster
Civilian Secretaries
Civilian Receptionist/Dispatcher
Civilian Records Clerk
Animal Control Officer
6
6
17
1
1
0
1
6
1
4
1
6
1
2
1
1
1
19
Figure 8: Police Department Table of Organization
Superintendent of
Police
Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Administrative
Assistant
Animal Control
Civilian Staff
Alpha Patrol
Community
Policing
Day
Alpha Patrol
PIO
Middle
Juvenile Unit
Investigations
SVU
Alpha Patrol
Drug Unit
Midnight
Bravo Patrol
Internal
Investigations
Day
Bravo Patrol
Evidence
Middle
Lab
Bravo Patrol
Midnight
Records
Traffic Services
Special Ops
EOC
Training
Accreditation &
Planning
SWAT (Regional)
Bike ATV Unit
Evidence Team
(Regional)
Internal Review
System
Accident Recon
(Regional SCAT)
MIRT (Regional)
Emergency
Operations
Training Unit
(EDCOM)
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Patrol Division
The Patrol Division, the largest division within the Department, consists of
exceptionally well-trained officers whose duty it is to patrol the Township and enforce
the law. They are the most visible section within the police force, providing service 24
hours a day 7 days a week.
Each officer is assigned to a specific region within the Township so he/she may
become familiar with the people and activities within the area patrolled. They respond
to all medical emergencies, assist citizens in need, and respond to a wide variety of
calls. These responses include community service calls such as helping a stranded
motorist, responding to domestic disturbances, burglaries, or any other requests for
assistance. They maintain a strong presence within the community and receive regular
training to further their skills and stay current with any new policing techniques, crime
trends and new technologies.
The Patrol Division is the backbone of the Police Department and is responsible for
protecting life and property, preventing crimes, and solving problems. They take great
pride in serving the residents and visitors to Tredyffrin Township.
In 2012, there were over 21,000 calls for service – that’s nearly 60 calls per day! The
Patrol Division continually monitors the Township in order to enforce the law and keep
citizens safe. Much of the data and statistics shown throughout this report reflect the
effort and dedication of our highly qualified Patrol staff.
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Detective Division
While the Patrol Division is the backbone of the Police Department, the Detective
Division is comprised of highly experienced investigators each bringing a unique
investigative specialty; specialties such as identity theft, drug investigations, juvenile
crimes or domestic abuse. Several are recognized regionally for their expertise.
In 2012, the Detective Division received 360 cases of
which 209 were closed and 70 were closed with
arrests. Open cases include cases where there is
either an ongoing investigation or, more often, a lack of
any physical evidence or description of the actor.
These cases are given a substantial amount of effort by
the detectives and may take several years to close due
to the complexity. Some of the more time intensive
detective investigations are detailed in Table 7.
Table 7: Criminal Investigations
2012
Jan
Feb Mar Apr
May Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov Dec Total
Cases
Received
Cases
Closed
Cases
Closed
with
Arrests
25
27
25
24
30
22
28
45
41
27
28
38
360
15
13
15
17
17
15
13
23
22
20
21
18
209
5
4
3
8
10
7
6
4
5
7
5
6
70
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Detective Division (continued)
2012 Significant Incidents

Forced entry residential burglary (Erik Thomas Mahal)

Police Impersonator (Eric Bell, Jr,)

Arrest of Justin Mendenhall and Katelyn Anne Jennings after students became
sickened from Marijuana laced food at Conestoga High School

Officer Larry Meoli was injured departing the scene of burglar alarm
investigation when hit by a speeding vehicle driven by Bennett Colesberry III,
arrested for Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Drug Possession and
related charges.

Motor Vehicle accident involving fire on Upper Gulph Road. Both occupants
sustained serious injuries and were transported via helicopter to Hospital at
University of Pennsylvania.

Multiple residential burglary investigation leading to arrest of Christopher “Matt”
Fazzini and Brendan White Burke

Arrest of Jacquelyn Stahley for prostitution and arrest of Jamal Marquice
Lambert for possession of controlled substances and related charges.

Arrest of Valerie Andreeva for prostitution and arrest of Joel Davenport for
promoting prostitution and criminal conspiracy

Car Fire involving Tredyffrin Township Police vehicle

Commercial Burglary at American Nails Salon

Arrest of Kenneth Dinkel in stalking case

Paoli Pointe internal thefts – Confession of Gina Oliver

PECO Burglary arrests of Eric Rossiter and Sabrina Bickham

St. Isaac Jogues burglary

Gateway Shopping Center thefts from motor vehicles
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High Profile Investigations Resulting in Arrests and/or
Clearances:

Burglary arrest of Erik Mahal

Arrest of Eric Bell for Police Impersonation - Pending Federal Trial

Multiple Burglary Investigation leading to the arrest of Fazzini/Burke

Paoli Pointe internal thefts – Arrest of Regina Oliver

PECO Burglary arrests of Eric Rossiter and Sabrina Bickham

Wilson Park Open Lewdness Arrest

St Isaac Jogues burglary arrest of Larry Ellis

Multiple residential burglaries (Arrest of Christopher “Matt” Fazzini and Brendan
White Burke)

Arrest of Jacquelyn Stahley for prostitution and arrest of Jamal Marquice
Lambert for possession of controlled substances and related charges.

Arrest of Valerie Andreeva for prostitution and arrest of Joel Davenport for
promoting prostitution and criminal conspiracy
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Special Ops & Emergency Preparedness…
The Tredyffrin Township Police Department is responsible for responding to and
successfully resolving high-risk police incidents that require the use of specialized
equipment and the implementation of specialized police tactical training. For example,
the team practices entering dangerous buildings, high-risk arrests, barricaded
subjects, and hostage negotiations.
The Tredyffrin Police Department participates in a
Multi-Jurisdictional High Risk Incident Team those
partners with nine other local municipalities to bring
specially trained officers to any incident that is
considered high risk to our citizens or officers.
Township residents should feel very safe and confident
that the Police are ready and able to handle any
emergency situation.
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Community Programs
Tredyffrin Township Police Department sponsors a variety of programs throughout the
year to assist the community, including the Citizens Police Academy, Police Learning
Series and Police Summer Kids Camp. The Citizens Police Academy is an excellent
program designed to bring the community and police department together through
mutual understanding. By participating in this program, citizens promote community
involvement - which is the most powerful force any law enforcement agency has in the
fight against crime. In 2012, the 13th Citizens Police Academy class received valuable
information on topics such as DUI Investigations, Domestic Violence, Personal Safety,
CPR/AED Certification, Berwyn Fire Company Tour and Demonstration, Criminal and
Accident Investigations.
2012 CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY
13th Graduating Class
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In 2012, Tredyffrin Township Police Department conducted our first Police Summer
Kids Camp, which was well-received. Fifty children, ages 9-14 attended the camp at
Wilson Farm Park, enjoying fun, athletic activities as they learned about the many
ways police protect and serve the community.
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Revenue Generated
The Tredyffrin Police Department generates revenue as a byproduct of the work
performed by the officers. Within the Department, revenue is never considered
anything but a byproduct of law enforcement work. The funds generated go directly
back to the Township to be used as directed by the Board of Supervisors and
Taxpayers of Tredyffrin. In 2012, the Police Department generated $205,556.71.
Figure 9: 2012 Revenue
Source
Motor Vehicle Fines
Ordinances
Alarms (Permits/Fines)
Parking Tickets
Accident/Incident Reports
Solicitor’s License
Civilian Fingerprinting
2012 Revenue Total
Amount
128,563.38
23,252.83
37,032.50
1,415.00
10,553.00
3,560.00
1,180.00
$205,556.71
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Awards, Promotions, Retirements, Recruitments…
Awards
1. Public Service Award/Commendation of Merit:
Margaret (Marge) Gordon of Chester County Department of Emergency
Services, Police Radio for her assistance in obtaining crucial information
and serving as a conduit for additional agencies who had prior contacts
with Eric Bell, Jr. who was eventually arrested on charges of False
Imprisonment and Impersonating a Police Officer. These charges were
then adopted by the Department of Homeland Security and the United States
Attorney’s Office. Bell was held pending trial by the Federal District Court in
Philadelphia.
2. Commendatory Letter: Det. Brian Hughes – During the course of investigating a
burglary, Detective Hughes was able to track down stolen jewelry of the victim and
identify the actor and obtain a confession to the crime from Erik Mahal.
3. Commendatory Letter: Officer Michael Dehoratius and Officer Donald Molineux –
Observing heavy smoke coming from a residence, the officers contacted the
occupants and ensured the safety of the residents through proper evacuation.
4. Commendation of Merit: Detective Michael Carsello, Special Agent Alex Johnson
and Special Agent Robert Weber – In conjunction with the Chester County Municipal
Drug Task Force, Drug Enforcement Agency and High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
investigations, Detective Carsello’s tireless investigative work led to the felony arrests
of over twenty (20) subjects, the forfeiture of hundreds of thousands of dollars in US
currency and properties and ending the reign of Anthony Dennis in our area.
5. Commendation of Merit/Unit Citation: A team of officers including Sgt. Edward
Spiller, Corporal Michelle Power, Corporal Kevin Moore, Officer Stephanie Bills,
Officer Michael Dehoratius and Officer Donald Molineux coordinated efforts leading to
the identification and arrest of three (3) actors who attempted to burglarize Dylan’s
Restaurant.
6. Lifesaving Award/Commendatory Letter: Sgt. Ed Spiller and Cpl. Michelle Power Responding to a well-being check during Hurricane Irene, these officers contacted a
handicapped individual residing at Old Forge Crossing. As the knee deep flood
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waters were rising in the unit, Sgt. Spiller carried the victim out of the home and to a
place of safety.
7. Distinguished Unit Commendation: Sgt. Edward Spiller and Officer Donald
Molineux – A call was dispatched by Newtown Township, Delaware County involving
three (3) armed males fleeing from an armed robbery. A vehicle pursuit began but
the subjects evaded capture and fled on foot. Tredyffrin Officers responded to
assisted, locating and detaining one of the suspects, helping to complete the
Newtown investigation.
8. Lifesaving Commendation: Officer Donald Molineux and Officer Michael Dehoratius
– Responding to a report of an unconscious male subject who had reportedly taken
morphine, AED was deployed and rescue breathing continued until arrival of medics.
The individual’s life was saved and further investigation led to the arrest of Mary Liza
Cusamano for Tampering with Evidence and Recklessly Endangering Another
Person.
9. Distinguished Unit Commendation/Commendation of Merit: Officer Dan
McFadden/ Officer Russell Hittle (C.O.M); Sgt. Leon Jaskuta, Cpl. Robert Reynolds,
Cpl. Ryan Scott, Cpl. Kreg Isleib, Ofc. Larry Meoli, Ofc. Andrew Harhut and Detective
Michael Carsello – Responding to a burglar alarm on Croton Road, these officers
discovered broken window and door along with a trail of blood which led to an
apparently intoxicated male subject, identified as 20 year-old Steven Lincicome of
Croton Rd. The subject was arrested, confessed to the burglary as well as an
attempted burglary on the same street two nights prior. This was a significant
resolution for the area’s burglaries and thefts from motor vehicles.
10. Commendation of Merit/Letter of Commendation: Cpl. Reynolds, Ofc. Dori ,
Detective Robert Bostick – Assigned to a directed anti-crime patrol to combat a
series of burglaries and thefts from motor vehicles in the Valley Forge Estates, the
officers discovered an interior light on inside of a vehicle that had not been on ten
(10) minutes prior along with a partially opened door. A short distance down Walker
Rd., the officers found a second such “dome” light on and confirmed that someone
other than the owners had just gone through the vehicle. The officers made a
vehicle stop on a speeding vehicle also on Walker Road and made contact with two
occupants, one of which, the driver, had a suspended operator’s license. The officers
furthered the investigation and determined that two (2) other male subjects had been
dropped off in the area and a consent search allowed that yielded stolen items from
Worthington Rd. One of the males was located while hiding in the woods and taken
into custody as a second subject was detained on Prussian Lane. Subsequent
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investigation yielded materials from at least two burglaries and three (3) thefts from
motor vehicles.
11. Distinguished Unit Commendation: Officer Chris Fanizzi , Sergeant Timothy
Brown, Officer Tyler Moyer and Officer Daniel McFarland (D.U.C.) - The officers
assisted PA State Police with the investigation and arrest of Jeremy Thomson on
Dickson Drive, Charlestown Township after responding to Hollow Road to assist with
response to a burglary in progress. Working with PSP detectives and other
agencies, Jeremy Thomson was eventually convinced to exit his home. Thomson
was detained and turned over to PSP who arrested him.
12. Officer of the Year for 2012: Officer Donald J. Molineux
Alumni Appreciation
In November of 2012, we recognized Tredyffrin Township Police Department retirees
with a special “Alumni Appreciation Ceremony”. These men and women, still loyal and
dedicated to the department, were honored at the ceremony and a plaque presented
with the retirees’ names will remain on display in the lobby.
Perfect Attendan
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Perfect Attendance
We wish to acknowledge the officers listed below for perfect attendance in 2012:
ROBERT BOSTICK
TIMOTHY BROWN
JOSEPH BUTLER
SAMANTHA CAVANAUGH
SCOTT COSTA
ALLEN M DORI
ANTHONY GIAIMO
JOSEPH GLATTS
BRIAN HUGHES
NEIL JACKSON
LEON JASKUTA
JAMES KONIECZNY
TARO LANDIS
MICHELLE MAJOR
DANIEL MCFARLAND
DONALD MOLINEUX
KEVIN MOORE
TYLER MOYER
RYAN SCOTT
JAMES SLAVIN
EDWARD SPILLER
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Promotions
1.
Lt. Anthony J. Giaimo promoted to Superintendent
2.
Sgt. Leon E. Jaskuta promoted to Patrol Operations Lieutenant
3.
Sgt. Taro Landis promoted to Administrative Lieutenant
4.
Det. Todd Bereda promoted to Detective Sergeant
5.
Officer Michael Carsello to Detective
6.
Officer Daniel McFadden to Detective
7.
Officer Robert Bostick to Detective
8.
Officer James Konieczny to Detective
9.
Cpl. Ryan Scott promoted to Sergeant
10.
Cpl. Michelle Major promoted to Sergeant
11.
Officer Stephanie Bills to Corporal
12.
Officer Allen Dori to Corporal
13.
Officer Donald Molineux to Corporal
14.
Officer Tyler Moyer to Corporal
Retirements
(None in 2012)
Recruits
(None in 2012)
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Officer of the Year
Awarded to
Donald J. Molineux
For exceptional loyalty, devotion and service toward
accomplishing the Police Mission
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Tredyffrin Township Police Department Annual Report 2012

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