Lompoc Police Department

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Lompoc Police Department 2011 Annual Report
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Dear Mayor, City Council Members, City Administrator, and Residents of
Lompoc.
We are never assured of what will happen in the future. This, however,
does not preclude us from evaluating the past to overcome difficulties,
celebrate success, and build for the days ahead. Those who serve our City
through their work at the Lompoc Police Department are committed to
providing top quality police services, crime prevention, criminal
investigations, traffic safety, and community engagement activities.
The men and women of the patrol section and dispatch section are the backbone of emergency
services in our city. Not only do they receive emergency calls and respond to crimes, they vigilantly
watch over our neighborhoods, participate in crime prevention activities and community meetings,
and conduct street level investigations and document events involving criminal offenders bent on
selfish and senseless acts against the residents of our community.
The Lompoc Gang-Narcotics Enforcement team had a landmark year setting new records for
productivity and accomplishing much through multiple and varied operations, ranging from large
scale drug/gang investigations involving Federal, State, and local agencies to local vice
investigations and gang suppression.
It was an active year for the investigations section. The Investigations Section revisited two cold
case homicides that had occurred in 2000 and 2007. The diligent work of investigators resulted in
compiling sufficient evidence for the District Attorney to file charges in these two cases. The
Lompoc Police Department currently has no unsolved homicides.
As you read this annual report, I trust you will see the reflection of the outstanding officers,
dispatchers, jailers, records staff, Explorers and volunteers who have dedicated themselves to
safeguarding their community. Their award winning expertise, experience, and commitment is
something we can depend on. Although we cannot predict every change and its outcome, we can be
assured of the fact that the men and women of the Lompoc Police Department stand ready to meet
the challenges ahead and serve the residents of this community through the practical application of
our core values of Quality, Service, Integrity, Compassion and Pride.
It continues to be my honor to serve this community and the outstanding staff of the Lompoc Police
Department.
Respectfully,
Timothy L. Dabney
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Lompoc Police Department
Mission Statement
“The mission of the Lompoc Police Department is to provide
effective and professional police services, in partnership with
the citizens we serve, encouraging mutual respect and
innovative problem solving, thereby improving the quality of
life in our community.”
CORE VALUES OF THE LOMPOC POLICE DEPARTMENT
QUALITY
The quality of a police department is reflected in its people, its leadership, its reputation,
and its vision. We are dedicated to selecting, developing and retaining a diverse staff of
professionals who embrace excellence as their driving force and who continually strive to
surpass their previous accomplishments.
PRIDE
Police work is a noble undertaking. We believe we make a difference in our community
and take great pride in our accomplishments. Our members exhibit creativity, confidence
and courage in meeting the daily challenges of our profession.
COMPASSION
The people we serve are individuals who possess the full range of human strengths,
weaknesses, and needs. Each member of the Lompoc Police Department places a high
value on being in the people business. We realize that every contact is unique and that
we do not always see citizens in the most favorable circumstances. We will express
concern and empathy for those who need our services.
INTEGRITY
We recognize that we are employed in positions of great trust, responsibility and
expectation in our community. We hold ourselves to an elevated standard of conduct and
accept only the highest levels of honesty and ethical behavior on the part of all our
members. Our citizens deserve nothing less.
SERVICE
The primary function of the Lompoc Police Department is to serve the public. We are
committed to delivering responsive, innovative, and courteous service in an impartial
manner. We encourage community input and participation in our delivery of police
services.
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Department Awards
Meritorious Service Award – Sworn Officer
Sgt. Lane Middleton
Agent Augstin Arias
Meritorious Service Award
Support Employee
Betty Scherer
Volunteer
Warren Arnold
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Distinguished Service Award – Sworn Officer
Sgt. Nathan Flint
Agt. Scott Casey
Off. Sergio Arias
Off. Brian Guerra
Off. Donald Bumanglag
Officer Eric Nesby
Distinguished Service Award – Non-Sworn
Debbie Oliver
Ric Langley
Distinguished Award – Volunteer
Judy Langley
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Special Recognition for Citizen Involvement
Elizabeth Friend
Tim Rothanzl
Elk’s Top Cop
Leo Garza
Ellen McCaslin Award
Jason Flint
H. Thomas Guerry Award (Performance)
Sgt. Nathan Flint
H. Thomas Guerry Award (Valor)
Off. Sergio Arias
Off. Brian Guerra
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Significant Events in 2011
Car Show
The Lompoc Police Department Special Olympics Car Show celebrated its 10th
anniversary in August, 2011. This year the Car Show raised over $20,000 to benefit the
local Special Olympics Athletes. Since its inception, the Car Show has raised over
$250,000 which is donated directly to the Special Olympics of Northern Santa Barbara
County.
National Night Out
National Night Out is held on the first Tuesday each August. In 2011, National Night Out was
held in the 700 block of North Fourth St. Lompoc joined thousands of communities across the
United States to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and
participation in, local anticrime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community
partnerships, and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are
organized and fighting back. This was open to the public and the Department was assisted by
the Foursquare Church, California Highway Patrol, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, and
the United States Air Force. Activities included a carnival, display booths, and food which were
all free to the public.
Junior Police Camp
Each year the Lompoc Police
Department in conjunction with the
Parks and Recreation Department
hosted two Junior Police Camps.
Junior Police Camp was started in
2002 and is geared toward youth from
ages 8 to 12. Upon completion of the
program,
participants
attend
a
graduation ceremony where they are
presented with a Certificate of
Completion from the Chief of Police.
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Lompoc Citizens’ Police Academy
The Lompoc Citizen’s Police Academy is a 13-week program designed to provide and inside
look into all aspects of law enforcement provided by the Lompoc Police Department.
Participants attend 13 sessions with each session covering topics including community
policing, gangs, drugs, major crimes, SWAT, patrol, traffic, criminal law and internal affairs.
Department members with expertise in each area teach the sessions.
Lompoc Officer Recognized
RONALD HUTCHINS
Officer Ron Hutchins was sworn in as a full-time police officer with the Lompoc Police
Department on April 12, 1976. During Ron’s career he was a field training officer and Allan
Hancock College Basic Academy instructor and tactical officer, a certified PR-24 instructor,
and was assigned to the Santa Barbara County Narcotics Task Force for a year.
As a patrol officer, Officer Hutchins has served as an Acting Agent for his watch on 8
occasions with a total of 18 months supervisory duty during his career. Officer Hutchins has
62 letter of appreciation or commendation in his file. Many of these letters are from the
citizen’s He has served so faithfully over the past 35 years. We have depended upon
Officer Hutchins to protect our community for nearly four decades.
Lights-Out Narcotics Investigation
On April 27, 2011 the LPD Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team culminated a monthslong investigation into drug trafficking in Lompoc. A total of 53 arrests were made over the
course of the investigation. Twenty-nine of those were made in one day related to several
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search and arrest warrants issued. Over seven pounds of narcotics were removed from the
streets as well as 12 weapons and 50 dangerous felons. Agencies from throughout Santa
Barbara County, along with the Drug Enforcement Administration, Immigration and Custom
Enforcement, and SBRNET, assisted with this operation.
COLD CASE CLOSURES
David Anderson Homicide
On July 19, 2000, David Wayne Anderson was murdered in his home in the 1000 block
North O Street. This murder was investigated by LPD detectives until finally in 2011 a break
led to the arrest of James Miles on October 13, 2011. Miles is currently waiting for trial.
Michael Spradling Homicide
On June 11, 2007, Michael Spradling was shot and died in the alley in the 400 block of
North L/M. This murder was investigated by detectives as a gang related crime and was
unsolved for 4 years. On December 29, 2011, Charles Owens was charged with the murder
of Spradling. He too is awaiting trial.
There are currently no unsolved homicides in the city of Lompoc.
NIXLE.COM
The Lompoc Police Department adopted Nixle for immediate notification to residents
of exigent events as well as upcoming department / community activities. If you have
not signed up to receive Nixle notifications from the police department on your cell
phone or your email account, you may enroll free of charge at www.Nixle.com.
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OPERATIONS DIVISION
The Operations Division is comprised of uniformed officers who interact
with the community and deliver front-line police services. The Operations
Division consists of the Patrol Section, Community Services Section,
S.W.A.T., K-9, Vehicle Abatement, and Traffic Unit. Captain Donald A.
Deming had been the Operations Division Commander until July 1 of the
year. He and Captain Larry Ralston exchanged roles as is customary after
3-4 years managing each division respectively.
PATROL
The main functions and mission of the Patrol Section are the provision of police services,
preventing crime, and protecting the citizens, businesses, and visitors of Lompoc in a
professional and proactive way.
The Patrol Section operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week responding to citizen initiated
calls for service, and engages in officer initiated activity. Some of the functions performed
by members of the Patrol Section include preventive patrol, preliminary criminal
investigations, traffic enforcement, response to all emergency situations, accident
investigations, calls for service, and ensuring the safety and security in and around all
school zones. The Patrol Section works in close partnership with other Lompoc Police
Department units, governmental agencies, and community organizations to solve crimerelated problems at the neighborhood level.
Patrol Section officers are thoroughly trained to investigate a multitude of crimes. Officers
receive ongoing training in self-defense, firearms, ethics, defensive driving, search and
seizure, interviewing, testifying, and new state and federal laws. Through this training and
in-service experience, patrol officers have the expertise and tools necessary to provide the
highest quality police service to the citizens of Lompoc.
The officers assigned to the Patrol Section are courteous, dedicated, and responsive to the
needs of the City of Lompoc. We strive to provide highly trained and professional
individuals who work tirelessly to meet the needs of our citizens. Quality personnel enable
us to provide competent, effective and compassionate service to the community.
K -9
The goal of the Lompoc Police K-9 program is to provide a resource to patrol officers and
investigators to assist in the detection and arrest of suspected criminals and to locate
contraband, evidence, and lost or missing persons. The K-9 Unit also provides a unique
psychological deterrent to violence.
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“Xito” served as the Department’s patrol and narcotics K9 until July 2011, partnered with Officer Willy Francis.
Beginning July 2011 Officer Steve “Dino” Delauretis and
his K-9 “Bolt” replaced Xito and Officer Francis as the
Department K-9 team. Bolt is trained in patrol tactics.
During 2011, Bolt conducted over 20 searches for
criminal suspects.
Bolt and Officer Delauretis serve the community by
hosting K-9 demonstrations at civic events, schools, and
other public venues. Future training for Bolt includes
specialized training as a SWAT K-9 and narcotics
detection.
Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.)
Special Weapons & Tactics (S.W.A.T.) is composed of 13 members who have received
extensive training in the use of specialized weapons and tactical response. These officers
serve the citizens of Lompoc by safely diffusing violent or potentially violent situations. The
S.W.A.T. Unit is composed of a Commander, a Tactical Commander, Team Leader, an
Assistant Team Leader, and 10 other personnel on the team. Officers have ancillary duties
on the team as marksmen and experts trained in active shooter response, high risk building
entry, less lethal weaponry, chemical agents deployment, rappel master, medic and
armorer. During 2011, the S.W.A.T. deployed for critical incidents ranging from high risk
search warrants to barricaded and armed subjects. Three trained crisis negotiators
augment the S.W.A.T. Unit for incidents
requiring crisis-negotiation skills. Each
member of the S.W.A.T. Unit is required to
complete over 120 hours of rigorous training
annually.
Being a member of the S.W.A.T. Team is a
collateral duty in addition to an officer’s
normal assignment and responsibilities.
Officers assigned to the S.W.A.T. Team must
pass a rigorous testing process prior to
assignment to the team. This test consists of
a challenging physical test, psychological
evaluation, a marksmanship course, and an
oral interview. Once assigned to the S.W.A.T.
Team, officers attend a basic S.W.A.T.
school and begin continuous ongoing training
with the S.W.A.T. Team.
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COMMNUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS (CSO)
The primary duties of the Department’s Community Services Officers (CSO’s) are graffiti
and vehicle abatement. CSO’s seek out graffiti in our community, document the blight, and
then forward the information to the City’s Graffiti Abatement worker. The Graffiti Abatement
worker either removes the graffiti immediately or coordinates the activities with volunteers
who dedicate their time removing graffiti from our City. The faith-based community has
taken a lead role in the graffiti abatement program. On select weekends a different church
in our community volunteers to paint over graffiti in the streets and alleys of Lompoc to
eradicate vandalism and improve the image of our city. This program has had a positive
impact upon vandalism in our community and has contributed to several significant arrests
of vandals and gang members.
Another CSO is dedicated to address abandoned vehicles and other large hazards that
clutter City streets. The abatement CSO marks vehicles in violation of state & local codes
and attempts to obtain voluntary compliance from vehicle owners. If the vehicle is not
moved voluntarily, or if the owner cannot be located, the vehicle is towed and the owner is
issued a citation.
The CSO’s also take police reports and minor non-injury traffic reports from citizens. They
assist sworn personnel in many duties in the Police Department.
Abatement tows
Officer assist tows
Parking Citations
T/C Reports Taken
Other Reports Taken
158
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174
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TRAFFIC
The primary goals of the Traffic Unit are to improve traffic safety and facilitate the safe
movement of vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians throughout Lompoc. Sergeant Edward
Lardner is responsible for coordinating traffic enforcement for the Lompoc Police
Department. He has authored several grants provided by the California Office of Traffic
Safety. Sergeant Lardner has been successful in obtaining State funding of overtime for
officers to conduct DUI checkpoints, saturation patrols and seatbelt compliance campaigns.
The Traffic Unit focuses enforcement efforts on unlicensed driving, moving and equipment
violations, traffic collision investigations and DUI enforcement.
There are 3 motor officer positions, but in 2011 there were 2 assigned full time. Motor
Officers Matt Hill and Eric Andreasen are assigned to handle traffic related calls for service,
such as investigating stolen vehicles, traffic collisions, conducting DUI investigations, and
issuing citations for hazardous driving and equipment violations. In 2011, there were 516
roadway traffic collisions, down 23.9 percent over the past two years. The Lompoc Police
Department arrested and/or investigated 178 incidents of impaired driving.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SECTION
The goal of the Community Services Section is to ensure that the neighborhoods
throughout the city are provided with professional and effective service, based upon their
diverse needs and concerns. The Community Services Section provides crime prevention
and community-oriented strategies to better serve the community. The Lompoc Police
Department is engaged with citizens in developing these strategies to improve the quality of
life in various neighborhoods.
LOMPOC POLICE BEAT
The Lompoc Police Beat is a live
one
hour
weekly
crime
prevention show hosted by the
Lompoc
Police
Department
featuring a variety of topics.
Officers serve as hosts for the
program.
Guest
from
law
enforcement,
emergency
services,
community
based
organizations,
and
youth
programs educate and inform the
public. Viewers are encouraged
to call in “live” and pose
questions to the officers and guests. Over 50,000 viewers in the Lompoc Valley area can
watch the live broadcast. The show is re-broadcast throughout the week to reach the
broadest audience possible. In 2011 Lompoc Police Beat went world-wide, streaming live
on the internet.
G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education & Training)
The G.R.E.A.T. Program is a school-based, law
enforcement officer-instructed classroom curriculum.
With prevention as its primary objective, the program
provides social tools for youth to stand against
delinquency, youth violence, and gang membership.
During 2011, over 400 5th grade students were
taught the G.R.E.A.T. program. The program is
instructed by a police officer on campus reminding the
children that their “decisions” have “outcomes” and to
be safe. These youth are also taught the effects and
consequences of drug and alcohol abuse.
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CITIZEN VOLUNTEERS
Community Services Volunteers continue to
be tremendously valuable to the operations
of the Lompoc Police Department. In 2011,
volunteers donated over 3,000 hours of
service to our community. There is not a
single unit of the Department that has not
benefited from the assistance provided by
these dedicated citizens. A total of 35
volunteers augmented department resources
in 2011. Volunteers perform functions such
as bicycle licensing, property inventory,
clerical assistance, DUI check points, crime
scene preservation, searches for missing
children, traffic control, security checks of
vacationing residents’ homes, and assistance
at civic functions like the Spring Arts Festival, Flower Festival and the Annual Christmas
Parade. The Volunteer Citizens on Patrol (V-COPS) are a specialized group of Community
Service Volunteers who receive additional training and equipment to allow them to provide
security patrol in Lompoc. Driving marked police vehicles, the V-COPS conduct business
and vacation security checks, assist patrol officers with traffic control, monitor handicapped
parking violations, and provide assistance to citizens.
LOMPOC EXPLORER POST 700
Explorers participate in many fun and interesting police and civic activities related to law
enforcement. Some activities include crowd and traffic control, Lompoc/Cabrillo High
School football games, Flower Festival and Christmas Parades, Explorer Ride-Along
Program, child fingerprinting, regional and National Explorer Conference, Police DUI
Checkpoints, and many other activities. Explorer Post 700 participated in 3 competitions
with other Explorer Posts and earned trophies and awards for their skills. The Lompoc
Police Department Explorers were tested in the areas of pedestrian contacts, domestic
violence investigations, DUI investigations, traffic stops, felony car stops, and handcuffing
suspects.
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SUPPORT SERVICES
The Support Services Division Commander is Captain Don Deming.
This division is responsible for investigating crimes, processing and
archiving information, collecting and preserving evidence, managing
the Lompoc City Jail, Police Communications (Dispatch), dispatching
emergency resources and attending to visitors at the front
counter/lobby. Captain Larry Ralston had been the Support Services
Division Commander until July 1 of the year. He and Captain Deming
exchanged roles as is customary after 3-4 years managing each
division respectively.
COMMUNICATIONS (DISPATCH) - 911
The Lompoc Police Department maintains its own dispatch/communication center that is
staffed around the clock every day. The public safety dispatchers receive incoming calls for
police, fire, and ambulance services within Lompoc. They also receive after hours calls for
the Street Department, Water Department, Electric Department, Solid Waste Department,
and the Urban Forestry Department. Dispatchers receive calls over four 911 lines, eight
business lines, and six ring-down lines from other departments. During 2011 LPD
Dispatchers received 15,758 emergency calls via 911.
They operate two police
frequencies, one fire frequency and two frequencies used by utility departments. The
Communications Unit is the nerve center of the Department. Dispatchers are the crucial
link between the public and needed emergency services.
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
The Lompoc Police Department’s Investigations Section consists of four full-time
Detectives, a Sergeant and two reserve (retired) officers assigned to investigate crimes that
occur in the City of Lompoc. Cases are assigned based upon the type of crime (i.e.
Property, Juvenile, etc.) This group of dedicated professionals work to identify those
responsible for committing an offense, and to insure as best we can, that the perpetrator is
successfully prosecuted in court. Sergeant Lane Middleton leads this unit, supported by
Office Staff Assistant Karen Niemi.
Agent Augustin “Chip” Arias and Detective Mark Powell are both multi-talented and handle
investigations of persons and property crimes, as well as high-tech / forensic crimes
involving photos, computers or digital media, cellular devices, and finger prints used as
evidence. This unit also works closely with the F.B.I. and other agencies in Southern
California on a task force to combat internet crimes against children (ICAC). Detective
Suzie Aanerud investigates crimes involving juveniles where juveniles are victims or
suspects. With Det. Aanerud’s expertise, the department trained all officers on Drug
Endangered Children (D.E.C.) investigations. Near the end of 2011 Detective Phil Dollman
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replaced Detective Aanerud in this important position.
Reserve Officer Harry Heidt is assigned exclusively to the tracking of registered sexual
offenders (290 PC—Sex Registrants). Detective Vince Magallon is assigned as a grantfunded investigator of Domestic Violence and crimes against women. The Lompoc Police
Department continues to receive support under the Violence Against Women Act grant.
Part of this funding also supports a victim advocate position held by Mrs. Cozetta Blow.
Cozetta is employed by the North Santa Barbara County Rape Crisis and Child Protection
Center. This aggressive unit investigates approximately 300 Domestic Violence cases
each year, serves survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault as well as conducts
training for law enforcement, the public, and community outreach.
GANG – NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TEAM (G-NET)
The Lompoc Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team is supervised by Sgt Nathan Flint, a
14 year veteran of the LPD. GNET has a team of three detectives to conduct narcotics
investigations and a three man gang unit. The Narcotics Unit seized more than
$432,299.00 worth of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroine, marijuana and various other
drugs in 2011. Furthermore, this unit made 217 arrests for narcotics and gang related
violations. Of these arrests, 159 were felony related crimes/arrests. There were 41 search
warrants conducted and 20 guns seized as a result of GNET’s enforcement activities. The
Gang Unit is tasked with investigating crime associated with gang members such as graffiti,
assaults, robbery and homicide. The City of Lompoc is currently the only community in the
central coast that has a gang injunction in place. GNET, in conjunction with the patrol
officers, regularly patrol the injunction area of the city and contact gang members. Gang
members found not in compliance with the court order are subject to arrest.
Santa Barbara Regional Narcotics Enforcement Team (SBRNET)
The Lompoc Police Department assigns one detective to the Santa Barbara Regional
Narcotics Enforcement Team (SBRNET). This team conducts major narcotics
investigations throughout Santa Barbara County in order to eliminate major narcotics
traffickers that poison our communities.
LOMPOC CITY JAIL
The Lompoc City Jail is a Type I jail facility (96-hours maximum stay – no sentenced
prisoners) and has a rated capacity of 23 prisoners at any given time. There are 19 beds
and a sobering cell capable of holding four additional arrestees. In 2011, the Lompoc City
Jail received 2150 bookings. 32 percent of all adult bookings were repeat bookings (2 or
more arrests per person).These numbers include bookings from outside agencies, such as
the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department, Probation Department and State Parole.
At capacity, the Lompoc City Jail could house over 5,000 prisoners per year.
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LOMPOC POLICE BOOKINGS
ADULTS
2010
2011
% Change
Male
1307
1039
-20.1
Female
461
305
-33
Total Adults
1768
1344
-23
Male
207
176
-15
Female
57
71
+25
Total Juveniles
264
247
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JUVENILES
OTHER DEPARTMENT BOOKINGS (Adult Only)
Male
407
469
+15
Female
83
71
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Total Contract Bookings
490
559
+12.3
Total Bookings
2522
2150
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POLICE RECORDS SECTION
Records Supervisor Jennifer Chastain leads an energetic team of 4 office staff assistants, 3
interns and 2 Community Services Officers. The Records Section is vitally important to the
daily operations of police services. Records personnel maintain the front office during
business hours, providing a variety of services. Records of arrests are prepared and
delivered in a timely manner to the District Attorney’s office in order to be presented for
prosecution. They organize police reports, numerous forms, narratives, and tracking of
evidence that is used to prosecute offenders. Careful attention to detail and pride in their
work is often commented on by members of the Santa Barbara County District Attorneys
Office. During 2011 the Records Section also performed 1932 LiveScan Fingerprint checks.
LiveScan operations are performed for citizens who require fingerprinting for preemployment or to work with minors.
PROPERTY UNIT
Community Services Officer Sandi Bailey is tasked with the responsibility of logging and
tracking all evidence received by the department. Mrs. Bailey keeps thorough records and
is responsible for returning evidence to victims, submitting evidence to the DOJ, court and
the District Attorney’s Office for criminal prosecution, and for purging evidence when
necessary. The bicycle program licensing & recovery program is part of this unit and
coordinated by Volunteer Warren Arnold. Warren attempts to find owners of lost or stolen
bicycles, licenses bikes, and helps the police Explorers sell bikes at auction.
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2011 CRIME STATISTICS FOR THE CITY OF LOMPOC
The Records Section of the Lompoc Police Department has completed the crime statistics
for 2011. Total (misdemeanor and felony) Part 1 Crime Statistics are essentially flat. Total
Part 1 Crimes for 2011 were 1,586 as compared to 1,576 in 2010, which represents an
increase of 0.63%.
Burglaries are up significantly, while the two violent crimes of robbery and aggravated
assault are markedly down. Aggravated assault is down 14.5% in 2011 and follows a
decrease of 11.78% in 2010. The two year decrease of 25.58% in aggravated assault may
be attributed to the proactive enforcement and prevention efforts of the Department and its
community partners. Robbery decreased by 19.23% in 2011, following 36.59% decrease in
2010. Again, the cumulative total decrease in robberies since 2009 is 48.78%.
Criminologists usually cite a number of factors that contribute to the increase or decrease in
certain crimes that occur within a society. Some of these include economics, social
change, population densities, demographics, community prevention efforts, and even the
weather. California, Santa Barbara County and Lompoc have certainly been affected by
economic issues as well as social change. Some of these include high unemployment
rates, release of State prisoners under AB109 realignment, reductions in treatment and
rehabilitation programs and other factors.
The Lompoc Police Department seeks to maintain a proactive preventative posture
whenever possible. We depend upon a partnership with those who live and work in our
community. Residents are reminded to lock their vehicles, put items in the trunks when
shopping. Secure their homes when they are away and report any suspicious activity they
see around their neighborhoods and businesses. We encourage residents to get involved
with the Department, watch Lompoc Police Beat, attend neighborhood crime prevention
meetings and participate in the Lompoc Citizens’ Police Academy.
The Lompoc Police Department uses Nixle for immediate notification to residents of
exigent events as well as upcoming department / community activities. If you have
not signed up to receive Nixle notifications from the police department on your cell
phone or your email account, you may enroll free of charge at www.Nixle.com.
It continues to be our pleasure to serve the residents of Lompoc by providing the highest
quality of police services possible with the resources we have been provided.
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Lompoc Part 1 Crimes
2011
1586
1576
1659
2010
2009
2008
1440
1616
1857
2007
2006
2005
Lompoc Part 1 Crimes
1869
2114
2004
2003
1628
1712
2002
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
10 Yr.
Avg.
Homicide
0
0
0
1
3
3
1
3
1
2
1.4
Rape
23
24
16
13
18
21
18
17
22
28
20.0
Robbery
33
44
41
39
42
28
28
41
26
21
34.3
Aggravated Assault
115
157
176
167
172
219
232
297
262
224
202.1
Burglary
211
226
244
155
189
178
181
225
154
232
199.5
Grand Theft
205
153
234
221
207
155
176
196
209
198
195.4
Vehicle Theft
81
74
105
88
75
56
49
47
51
47
67.3
Arson
14
28
20
13
5
4
9
21
16
26
15.6
Felony Sub-Total
682
706
836
697
711
664
694
847
741
778
735.6
Assault
325
400
468
453
574
483
345
325
317
314
400.4
Petty Larceny
705
522
810
719
572
469
401
487
518
494
569.7
TOTAL PART 1
CRIMES
1,712 1,628 2,114 1,869 1,857 1,616 1,440 1,659 1,576 1,586
Highest years in bold print.
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1705.7
ALL LOMPOC POLICE DEPARTMENT ARRESTS
Year
Felony
Misdemeanor
Total Arrests
% of Change
2002
582
1523
2105
+10
2003
625
1300
1925
-8.6
2004
735
1700
2435
+21
2005
889
1807
2696
+9
2006
825
2083
2908
+9
2007
745
1774
2519
-13.4
2008
368
1731
2414
-4.2
2009
700
1686
2386
-1.2
2010
645
1689
2334
-2.2
2011
633
1338
1971
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NARCOTICS ARRESTS
Year
Felony
Misdemeanor
Total Arrests
% of Total Arrests
2002
137
176
313
14.87
2003
108
179
287
14.91
2004
161
195
356
14.63
2005
197
336
533
19.8
2006
182
406
588
19.8
2007
108
228
336
13.33
2008
107
210
248
10.3
2009
107
210
317
13.2
2010
112
175
287
12.2
2011
98
218
316
16.0
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ARRESTS
Year
Felony
Misdemeanor
Total Arrests
% of Total Arrests
2002
63
77
140
6.7
2003
93
62
155
8.1
2004
88
86
174
7.15
2005
79
75
154
5.8
2006
64
80
144
4.95
2007
40
72
112
4.45
2008
51
49
100
4.14
2009
52
49
101
4.23
2010
54
36
90
3.85
2011
40
31
71
3.6
VIOLENT CRIME INDEX
City of Santa
Barbara
#
Offenses
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
Rate
City of Santa Maria
#
Offenses
Rate
City of Lompoc
#
Offenses
319
3.60
713
7.16
275
344
3.89
770
8.41
311
428
4.99
735
8.41
358
493
5.45
623
6.84
279
458
5.13
604
7.04
271
Violent Crime Index: Homicide, Rape, Robbery and Aggravated Assault
per 1,000 population
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Rate
6.48
7.32
8.33
7.11
6.82
QUICK OVERVIEW OF FUNCTIONS, PROGRAMS & STATISTICS
LAW ENFORCEMENT
PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION
Patrol Operations
Traffic (Motors)
K-9 Patrol
Investigations Section
Gang-Narcotics Enforcement Team (GNET)
SBRNET (Santa Barbara Regional Narcotics Enforcement
Gang Resistance Education And Training
(GREAT)
School Resource Officers
Police Activities League (PAL)
Graffiti Eradication Team
Gang Injunction
Crimes Against Women Investigation and
Advocacy
Crime Free Multi-Housing Program
Community Oriented Policing Program
Volunteer Unit - VCOPS (Volunteer Citizens On Patrol)
Team)
Special Enforcement Team (SWAT)
Professional Standards Unit
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
GRANT FUNDED PROGRAMS
Lompoc Citizens’ Police Academy
Police Explorers
Lompoc Police Beat Television Program
Lompoc Junior Police Camp
National Night Out
Special Olympics
Lompoc Salvation Army Service Extension
Enhanced Seatbelt Enforcement
Enhanced DUI Enforcement
Anti-Gang Initiative
COPS Hiring Program
Bulletproof Vest Program
Sheriff Booking Contract
COPS Technology Grant
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City of Lompoc
Incorporated:
August 1888
Population:
42,434
Population (Excluding Prison):
39,661
Population of Santa Barbara County:
Population of California:
423,895
37,253,956
Area of Lompoc PD Services
o
o
o
o
o
Square Miles
11.67
City Streets in Miles
96.84
Officers
51
Officers per 1,000 population
1.20
Police Departments 2 year Budget 2009-2011 (Including Jail Services) $16,722,422
Mayor:
John Linn
City Council:
Ashley Costa
Bob Lingl
Celcilia Martner
Dirk Starbuck
City Administrator:
Laurel Barcelona
Police Chief:
Timothy Dabney
Photos by: Debbie Oliver, Ed Lardner, Michael Collins, Ashley Francis and Mark Powell.
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Lompoc Police Department

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