2001 Annual Report

NORTHFIELD
POLICE DEPARTMENT
2001 ANNUAL REPORT
May 1, 2002
Mr. Mark J. Morien
Village Manager
Village of Northfield
Northfield, Illinois 60093
Dear Mark:
I am pleased to present you with the 2001 Annual Report of the Northfield Police
Department, summarizing the Department's progress and achievements over another
busy year.
The Village Board authorized the hiring of three new police officers to fill the open
vacancies. The testing process began in November of 2001 and continued through the
year 2002. On April 1, 2002, three new officers began their employment with the police
department. They entered into the police academy on April 8, 2002 and will return to the
department on June 14, 2002. We are now up to our authorized strength of 21 officers.
The Communication’s Center began the year with staffing shortages with the result of
two full-time dispatchers changing to part-time status, but the Communications Center
ended the year with the hiring of three full-time qualified candidates.
There were several highlights in 2001:
•
In May, we implemented a pilot program with regards to our squad car fleet. Fully
marked “Slick Squads” with the exception that they have no light bar on the roof of
the vehicle. All the lighting is contained within the interior of the squad car.
•
In July, Northfield Police Officers received a Department Commendation for their
outstanding investigative efforts resulting in the arrest of the subject for solicitation
for Murder for Hire. This was the first time the Village of Northfield experienced a
case of this nature.
•
In August, the Police Department successfully completed its on-site assessment by
the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The
assessment team recommended the approval of our re-accreditation to the
Commission and we met at a Hearing before the Board in March 2002 to complete
the final step in the re-accreditation process. We were very pleased to announce
that the re-accreditation was successful.
•
The Police Department began to implement Wireless 911 Service. However, the
service is not fully implemented as of yet, we are still missing several major cellular
carriers. The Northfield Police/Fire dispatchers will receive the caller’s wireless
phone number even if the call has been disconnected.
•
The Police Department is in the process of implementing a new Motorcycle Unit and
added a new donated bicycle from Fields BMW to our Bicycle Unit. The motorcycle
should be in service by May of 2002.
•
The Police Department was given a donation from the Friends of Northfield
Foundation and the Village authorized the purchase of new defibrillators. Automatic
External defibrillators (AED’s) were added to each marked squad car.
There were many outstanding investigations and D.U.I. arrests in 2001. Fewer traffic
enforcement tickets were written due to low staffing levels in the Police Department.
Calls for Service increased from 10,972 to 11,065. The department continued to
participate in a number of special programs throughout the year. Some of those Special
Programs included: Bicycle Registration at the Schools, Crime Prevention, New Trier
Homecoming, Neighborhood Watch, Officer Friendly, Peer Jury, Robbery Prevention,
Say No to Drugs Parade in Glencoe, Senior Citizens Help and Speed Monitor Wagon.
The department continued its on-going training efforts in the area of cultural diversity.
Sergeant Jones conducted numerous in-house training sessions, which were expanded
to include all Village employees emphasizing the importance of cultural diversity in the
workplace and the need for all employees to be understanding of and sensitive to all
persons, regardless of race, religion, age, disability, gender, nationality, personal
physical characteristics, sexual preference, political orientation, etc. To this end,
Sergeant Jones conducted interactive training sessions that included topics such as
cross-cultural communication, prejeduce, stereotypes, values clarification, and
guidelines for dealing with issues of diversity and equality.
In light of the concern over the tragic events that occurred on September 11, 2001 the
Police Department is working with the Village Department Heads to establish a
designated Command Center equipped with phones, computers, TV’s, radios and other
means of communication should a disaster strike due to natural or other causes. We
are studying disaster methods used by other communities and are attending workshops
on a variety of disaster-related topics to be prepared. The police department is
committed to maintaining our civic and social responsibilities to keep our community a
good and safe place to be.
“Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price,
bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure
the survival and the success of liberty”
John F. Kennedy
In closing, I would like to thank you for the outstanding leadership you provide to the
Village. I would also like to express my appreciation to the Village Board for their
continuing support throughout the year.
Sincerely,
William K. Lustig
Chief of Police
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
Mission Statement
1
Goals And Objectives – 2001
2
Police Department Services
3
Personnel
4
Special Assignments
10
General Police Services
12
Traffic Control and Enforcement
16
Criminal Investigations
21
Programs and Activities
28
Special Tribute
45
MISSION
STATEMENT
“To protect and serve in a professional
and evenhanded manner: deterring
and investigating criminal activity,
facilitating traffic flow, promoting
traffic safety, providing general
services and promoting
community relations.”
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NORTHFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - 2001
• Deter crime and arrest criminals through aggressive neighborhood
patrol.
• Protect lives and property, and promote traffic flow through aggressive
traffic enforcement.
• Promote good citizenship, guide our children, and keep them safe
through active community relations and community policing programs.
• Provide professional police service and foster career growth within the
Department by maintaining a well-educated force both in law
enforcement training and academic education.
• Provide the public with effective first aid & emergency care by training
officers as Emergency Medical Technicians.
• Promote esprit de corps such that employees enjoy their jobs and in turn
give the public the service they deserve.
• Advocate fair dealing with all persons, regardless of sex, race, creed,
religion, nationality, disability, or age.
• Work cooperatively with the community in deterring/solving crime and
finding solutions to local problems.
• Provide contract areas with police services similar to that rendered to
village residents.
• Promote the Village as a great place to live and work.
• Maintain the Department's status as an accredited law enforcement
agency.
• Promote officer safety.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT SERVICES
GENERAL ACTIVITY
Alarm monitoring and response
Animal Control
Bicycle Patrol
Court: traffic, misdemeanor and felony court calls
Dispatch: E-911 & Emergency Medical Dispatch
Dispatch: 24-hour - Police/Fire/EMS/Public Works
Domestic calls/Juvenile problems
Emergency Medical Technician: first responder
Fingerprinting:
Business and residents
Child fingerprinting for identification
Home, business, and school security surveys
Housewatch checks (vacant houses/vacations)
Lockouts (auto/home)
Lost and found (persons and property)
Mail deliveries (village)
Officer Friendly/Neighborhood Watch Programs
Preventive/Deterrent Patrol
Report safety problems, e.g., malfunctions of street/traffic lights, water-main breaks, icy
streets.
TRAFFIC ACTIVITY
Accident reporting and investigation
Aggressive enforcement of moving violations
Analysis of accident data for engineering recommendations
Deter speeding through a Speed Monitoring Trailer
D.U.I. and Zero Tolerance enforcement
Overweight truck enforcement
Parking enforcement (village streets/business contracts)
Preventive/Deterrent Patrol
CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
Bicycle patrol
Burglar/holdup alarm response
Business premise examinations after hours
Crime scene processing: evidence technicians on 24-hour call
Drug enforcement
Follow up/suspicious circumstance investigations
Internal investigations
Juvenile investigations/peer jury
Liquor licensee premise examinations
Multi-jurisdictional cooperation, e.g., burglary/robbery surveillances, drug investigations
Preventive/Deterrent Patrol
Prevention/Deterrence of tobacco violations
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PERSONNEL
The Police Department's authorized strength includes 21 sworn Police Officers, 1 Public
Safety Officer, 8 civilians, and additional part-time support. Its formal rank structure, as
a quasi-military organization, is based on the chain-of-command.
The Department's 24-hour operation, requires the staffing of three shifts: 11 p.m. to 7
a.m., 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. A Watch Commander, Corporal, 3 Patrol
Officers, and a Communications Officer are assigned to each shift. Increased levels of
personnel are assigned Monday through Friday on day and evening shifts, based on
workload. Shifts are supplemented by communications personnel and 1 Public Safety
Officer. Vacations, training, sick leave, retirements and disabilities cause vacancies.
The Chief, Deputy Chief, Detective, and an Evidence Technician, as well as the officers
assigned to the N.I.P.A.S. Emergency Services Team, N.I.P.A.S. Mobile Field Force,
and N.O.R.T.A.F. (major case task force) are available on 24-hour pager call up.
During 2001, the Department operated below its authorized sworn strength of 21 Police
Officers, however, the Village Board authorized the hiring of three officers which were
hired on April 1, 2002.
NEW POLICE OFFICERS
Christopher Erickson began his career on April 1, 2002. Christopher has a Bachelor
Degree from Trinity International University and majored in Biology. He is currently
attending the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program at the Cook County Sheriff’s
Academy. Upon graduating the Academy, Officer Erickson will begin a 12-week Field
Training Officer program and will work in the solo-phase of the program as a patrol
officer in late 2002.
Nana Owusu began his career on April 1, 2002. Nana has a Bachelor Degree from
Loyola University and majored in Anthropology. He is attending Basic Law Enforcement
Training Program at the Cook County Sheriff’s Academy. Upon graduating the
Academy, Officer Owusu will begin a 12-week Field Training Officer program and will
work in the solo-phase of the program as a patrol officer in late 2002.
Brian Smaha began his career on April 1, 2002. Brian has a Bachelor Degree from
Loyola University and majored in Communications. He is currently attending the Basic
Law Enforcement Training Program at the Cook County Sheriff’s Academy. Upon
graduating the Academy, Officer Smaha will begin a 12-week Field Training Officer
program and will work in the solo-phase of the program as a patrol officer in late 2002.
Congratulations and welcome to our newest Officers!
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NEW CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES
Rosanna Pulido began her employment as a Communications Officer on May 4, 2001.
James Jones began his employment as a Communications Officer on June 25, 2001.
Dinah Ketzeback began her employment as a Communications Officer on October 8,
2001.
CIVILIAN VOLUNTEER
Art Samuels has worked with the Department as a Volunteer part-time Detective since
June of 2000. Art is a Winnetka resident and an Assistant State’s Attorney specializing
in the area of mental health. He presently works 3 days a week with the State’s
Attorneys Office and once a week or as needed with our police department.
His
position involves follow-up and/or background investigations where possible.
CIVILIAN CONSULTANT
Dr. John Conlin, a licensed Psychologist, has contracted his services with the Police
Department since November of 1998 to meet the increased demands and complexity of
the social service issues facing our Officers. Dr. Conlin is available from five to ten
hours per week as a referral source and a direct intervention specialist.
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CIVILIAN CROSSING GUARDS
The unsung heroes of the Police Department are its civilian crossing guards. These
devoted employees assist our school children in crossing streets at certain busy
intersections. They work in the worst of weather and provide their services whenever
the schools are open.
Malcolm Caskey has been a PSO since 1990.
James Limper has been a crossing guard since 1992.
Cynthia A. Miller has been a part-time crossing guard since 1998.
Mary J. (Vickie) Ahern has been a crossing guard since 1999.
The Department and the community owe a great deal of thanks to our crossing guards
whose efforts insure that our school children can safely cross at these busy
intersections.
6
OUTSTANDING ATTENDANCE
Consistent attendance at work is essential for maintaining the smooth running operation
of the Police Department.
The Department recognizes those employees who
demonstrate exceptional dedication and commitment to the Department through
outstanding attendance during the year. An Award for Outstanding Attendance is
presented to employees who have used less than one day of sick time during the year.
The following employees were recognized for Outstanding Attendance in 2000:
2000
Sergeant Brian Bradfield
Detective Tom Jones
Officer Gerald McCulloh
PSO Malcolm Caskey
Communications Officer Roger Roane
The following employees are being recognized for Outstanding Attendance in 2001:
2001
Chief Bill Lustig
Sergeant Brian Bradfield
Sergeant Tom Jones
Officer Mike Hutensky
Communications Officers James Jones and Dinah Ketzeback were employed later in
the year 2001, but have maintained perfect attendance.
Congratulations to the above mentioned department members.
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NORTHFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART 2001
CHIEF OF POLICE
ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE
DEPUTY CHIEF
PATROL
INVEST.
DETECTIVE
COMMUNICATIONS
SUPERVISOR
ADMINISTRATIVE
SUPPORT
SERVICES
WATCH
8
DISPATCHER
1ST
2ND
3RD
DISPATCHER
DISPATCHER
SGT
SGT
SGT
DISPATCHER
CPL
CPL
CPL
DISPATCHER
OFC
OFC
OFC
OFC
PSO
OFC
PART-TIME
OFC
PART-TIME
OFC
OFC
OFC
OFC
CPL
YEARS OF SERVICE
EMPLOYEE
RANK
William K. Lustig
Claude M. Casaletto
Lisa Sunstedt
Brian P. Bradfield
Thomas C. Jones
John A. Nitch
Christine M. Bell
Martin G. Quill
Nicola P. Tangorra
Thomas M. Schaffer
Michael J. Ahern
Chief
Deputy Chief
Administration
Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant
Administrative Corporal
Detective
Corporal
Corporal
Officer
20
13
2
24
7
7
17
31
8
13
11
Daniel A. Romag
Gerald J. McCulloh
Christopher J. Moeller
Chad A. Jones
Michael Orsi
Michael Hutensky
Jason Janusz
Kevin Tierney
Malcolm W. Caskey
Lorene Z. Boyes
Roger C. Roane
Susan A. Midday
Denise M. Donohue
Rosanna Pulido
James Jones
Dinah Ketzeback
Joseph M. Klemm
Luis C. Castro
Victoria L. Hanley
Linda S. Stromberg
Cynthia A. Miller
Edward J. Reynolds
James Limper
Vicki Ahern
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Public Safety Officer
Communications Supervisor
Communications Officer
Communications Officer
Communications Officer
Communications Officer
Communications Officer
Communications Officer
Part-Time Communications Officer
Part-Time Communications Officer
Part-Time Communications Officer
Part-Time Communications Officer
Part-Time Records
Part-Time Administrative Services
Crossing Guard
Crossing Guard
8
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
11
5
14
7
4
<1
<1
<1
3
1
3
3
3
1
9
2
9
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS - 2001
EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN
BREATH OPERATOR
Chief Lustig
DC Casaletto
Sgt. Bradfield
Sgt. Jones
Sgt. Nitch
Cpl. Bell
Det. Quill
Cpl. Tangorra
Cpl. Schaffer
Act. Cpl. Romag
Off. Ahern
Off. McCulloh
Off. Moeller
Off. C. Jones
Chief Lustig
DC Casaletto
Sgt. Bradfield
Sgt. Jones
Sgt. Nitch
Cpl. Bell
Det. Quill
Cpl. Tangorra
Cpl. Schaffer
Act. Cpl. Romag
Off. Ahern
Off. McCulloh
Off. Moeller
Off. C. Jones
Off. Orsi
Off. Tierney
Chief Lustig
DC Casaletto
Sgt. Bradfield
Sgt. Jones
Sgt. Nitch
Cpl. Bell
Det. Quill
Cpl. Tangorra
Cpl. Schaffer
Act. Cpl. Romag
Off. Ahern
Off. McCulloh
Off. Moeller
Off. C. Jones
Off. Hutensky
JUVENILE OFFFICER
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATOR.
IDENTIKIT OPERATOR
Chief Lustig
DC Casaletto
Sgt. Bradfield
Sgt. Jones
Sgt. Nitch
Cpl. Bell
Det. Quill
Sgt. Bradfield
EMT/EMERG.MED.TECH.
Chief Lustig
Sgt. Bradfield
Det. Quill
Off. McCulloh
BICYCLE PATROL OFFICER
Sgt. Nitch
Cpl. Tangorra
RANGE OFFICER
ARMORER
NIPAS EST
DETECTIVE
DC Casaletto
Det. Quill
Act. Cpl. Romag
Off. McCulloh
DC Casaletto
Cpl. Tangorra
Act. Cpl. Romag
Act. Cpl. Romag
Det. Quill
Off. McCulloh (part-time)
Art Samuels (part-time)
FIELD TRAINING OFF.
Chief Lustig
DC Casaletto
Sgt. Bradfield
Sgt. Nitch
Cpl. Bell
Cpl. Tangorra
Cpl. Schaffer
Act. Cpl. Romag
Off. C. Jones
NIPAS FIELD FORCE
Cpl. Schaffer
ARSON INVESTIGATOR
Sgt. Bradfield
Sgt. Jones
Sgt. Nitch
NORTAF
Cpl. Bell
Det. Quill
ELDERLY SERVICE OFFICER
Cpl. Bell
10
AUTHORIZED SWORN OFFICERS
PERSONNEL
96/97
97/98
98/99
99/00
00/01
01/02
CHIEF
1
1
1
1
1
1
DEPUTY CHIEF
1
1
1
1
1
1
WATCH COMMANDER
4
4
4
4
3
3
OFFICERS
14
14
14
15
16
16
TOTAL OFFICERS *
20
20
20
21
21
21
* Sworn Officer staffing levels unchanged from 1977-1999.
CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES
PERSONNEL
96/97
97/98
98/99
99/00
00/01
01/02
P.S.O
2
2
1
1
1
1
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
5
5
5
5
5
6
COMMUNICATIONS
SUPERVISOR
1
1
1
1
1
1
EXEC. SECRETARY
1
1
1
0
0
0
ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE
0
0
0
1
1
1
PART-TIME COMM OFFICER
3
3
3
3
3
4
PART-TIME RECORDS CLERK
1
1
1
1
1
1
CROSSING GUARDS
2
3
3
3
3
3
11
GENERAL POLICE SERVICES
There are a variety of services provided by the Police Department (see Police
Department Programs). Services are generally categorized in the following areas:
Traffic Control and Enforcement, Criminal Investigation and General Services. General
Services includes a variety of services, such as animal control and community relations.
Most services start at the Communications Center.
COMMUNICATIONS
Six full-time civilians, one full-time supervisor, and four part-time civilians staff the
Communications Center. They are the first line of contact with the public in most
instances, responsible for dispatching Police, Fire-Rescue, and Public Works personnel.
The Communications Center has the following capabilities:
ALARM MONITOR: Computerized alarm panel and phone-in alarms.
CITIZEN WALK-IN SERVICE: Complaints, citations, directions and general information.
COMPUTER ENTRY: Alarms, calls for service, citations, property and records.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCHING (EMD): Dispatchers are trained to provide
emergency medical information to callers until Police and Fire-Rescue personnel arrive.
RADIO DISPATCH AND MONITOR: 20 radio frequencies for local & Chicago area
police; local & mutual aid fire; ambulance and public works; and Illinois Crime
Information System, (ICIS) computer for LEADS/NCIC and mobile data terminal (MDT)
communication.
TELETRAC: Ability to locate all active police vehicles through a geographic locator
system.
TELEPHONE MONITOR: Enhanced 911 (E-911) and administrative telephone lines
with Caller ID and TDD (telecommunication device for the deaf) capabilities.
VIDEO MONITOR: Building security and prisoner lockup.
WARNING SIREN SYSTEM ACTIVATION: Ability to activate the emergency warning
sirens in the event of a tornado.
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1997
9262
1998
10221
1999
10561
11065
10972
10561
10220
11500
11000
10500
Number Of 10000
9500
Calls
9000
8500
8000
9262
Calls For Service
2000
10972
1996
1998
1999
2000
2001
2001
11065
During 2001, the Communications Center handled 9,775 calls for police service and
1,290 fire/rescue calls.
The volume of calls handled by the Communications Center fluctuates. The pace may
be steady, but frequently it becomes very busy. In 2001 the Communications Center
received approximately 31,500 in-coming calls and made 16,808 outgoing phone calls.
There were 1,292 regular 9-1-1 calls and 554 wireless 9-1-1 calls.
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ENHANCED 911 (E-911)
The Communications Center operates an Enhanced 911 (E-911) System. This
advanced system became operational on August 1, 1994. Through E-911, the
dispatcher receives an automatic display of the caller's telephone number and location.
This information is immediately dispatched to emergency personnel to allow a quick
response to the correct location. All residences and businesses located in Northfield, as
well as the residents in our police contract areas, have access to the Communications
Center through 911. In 2001 the Communications Center received and dispatched
1,292 E-911 calls. Of those calls, 377 were made in error to 911 (an increase from the
248 in 2000.). When 911 is dialed in error, an Officer responds to the location of the call
to check on the well being of the caller. The Department began receiving wireless 9-1-1
calls from two carriers in September. Between September and December the
Department received 554 wireless 911 calls from those two carriers. The remaining 5
carriers will start sending their 911 calls to the Department in the first half of 2002. All
hang-up phone calls from wireless 9-1-1 callers are called back by our Communications
Center to ensure they are not in need of assistance.
Incoming Phone Calls
4% 2%
Non-Emergency Lines
9-1-1
Wireless 9-1-1
94%
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FIRE-RESCUE DISPATCH
Communications personnel received and dispatched 1,290 Fire/Rescue-related calls in
2001. These calls included 589 rescue calls (including mutual aide) in which 406
patients were transported to local hospitals and 701 requests for Fire Department
response. In addition, the Police Department investigated 299 trouble fire alarms (a
40% decrease from 2000). These alarms are generally verified by a Police Officer
before the Fire-Rescue Department is dispatched.
ALARM RESPONSE
False alarms are a serious concern, as they divert the availability of emergency
resources and increase risk to personnel and equipment. To address that concern, the
Village Board adopted an alarm ordinance on July 1, 1992, which imposes a service fee
for false alarms. In addition, alarm users are required to submit a biennial application,
which allows the Department to maintain a current list of alarm users, keyholders, and
alarm companies.
The implementation of the ordinance has been successful in reducing unwarranted
alarms. Burglar alarms have declined since 1992 despite the installation of additional
alarm systems at several new housing and business developments. In 2000, 652
permits were issued to business and residential alarm users. The alarm permits
included 495 telephone alarms and 121 alarms monitored at the Communications
Center. Alarm calls decreased 34% from 2000. In 2000 Police and Fire responded to
1,890 alarms overall. In 2001 the total alarm response was 1,402.
900
F IR E
800
T R O U B L E F IR E
BURG LAR
700
TRO U BLE BU RG LAR
M E D IC A L
Number of Alarms
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
C le a re d
B y O th e r
Pow er
F a ilu re
A m e rite c h U n k n o w n M a lfu n c tio
Caused
Cause
n
O w ner
E rro r
E m p lo y e e
E rro r
A c tu a l
A la rm
K e y h o ld e r W o rk m e n
E rro r
E rro r
C le a n in g
C re w
T o ta l
A la rm s
F IR E
31
3
0
46
21
20
13
3
1
24
7
169
T R O U B LE FIR E
24
59
11
186
9
2
2
0
0
6
0
299
BU R G LAR
59
15
10
314
23
151
118
7
32
22
20
771
TR O U BLE BU RG LAR
9
8
45
87
7
2
1
0
0
1
0
160
M E D IC A L
1
0
0
2
15
A la r m C a u s e s - 2 0 0 1
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TRAFFIC CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT
The Department facilitates the safe movement of motor vehicles and pedestrians
through traffic control and enforcement, as well as education. Traffic enforcement has
two significant effects. First, traffic enforcement promotes the safety of motorists and
pedestrians. In fact, since the Police Department began to direct its efforts on traffic
enforcement more than 20 years ago, the only pedestrian fatality occurred in 1989.
From 1974 to 1999, Northfield has experienced 26 years without a pedestrian fatality.
Only one fatal motor vehicle accident has occurred since June 1990. The Village’s
excellent accident record is attributed to the Department's efforts in promoting traffic
safety through traffic law enforcement and education
Another valuable result of traffic enforcement is its deterrent effect on criminal activity.
Studies show that the high visibility of police deters crime. As one can see from the
statistics in the Criminal Investigation Section, Northfield's crime rate is relatively low
and we believe that the Department's high visibility in the traffic enforcement program
has been an important factor in maintaining a low crime rate.
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
4500
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
Traffic
Compliance
Parking
Warnings
Local Ordinance
1997
3055
1858
915
2488
0
1998
3146
1104
1133
2420
0
1999
3984
0
800
2143
76
2000
2650
0
874
1369
75
2001
2544
0
527
1609
49
1997
1998
1999
16
2000
2001
ENFORCEMENT OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
The combination of alcohol/drugs and vehicle usage is extremely dangerous.
Approximately 310,000 people are injured annually in alcohol-related crashes (one
injury every 2 minutes) according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA Facts 2000). Approximately three in ten Americans will be involved in an
alcohol-related crash at some time in their lives (NHTSA 1999c). According to the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 16,653 alcohol-related
fatalities were reported in 2000. That is 40% of all of the traffic fatalities in 2000 (total
traffic fatalities 37,409). “For fatal crashes occurring from midnight to 3 a.m., 77%
involved alcohol.” In addition, the cost of alcohol related motor vehicle accidents is
estimated by the National Safety Council at $28.6 billion in 1997.
There has been a public outcry for aggressive enforcement of the drunk driving laws.
This outcry is the result of the public's refusal to tolerate the senseless carnage caused
by drunk drivers. In response to this mandate from the public, the Northfield Police
Department has mounted a vigorous campaign to enforce the drunk driving laws,
including an educational program to prevent drunk driving. This intensified effort has
resulted in an increase of 21% in drunk driving arrests from 1996 to 1997. Arrests in
1998 and 1999 have maintained the 1997 level. Arrests in 2000 and 2001 have
decreased due to a lack of personnel. The Department has made significant strides to
replace retired employees and bring the Department up to appropriate personnel levels.
D.U.I. enforcement is a challenging aspect of law enforcement. The legal aspects are
complex and the arrests themselves frequently place officers in harms way. In
recognition of the difficulties associated with D.U.I. enforcement and the extra effort
necessary to properly enforce these laws, the Department presented awards and/or
comendations to the following officers for their performance in 2001:
Officer Kevin Tierney: #1 Top D.U.I. enforcer in 2001 with 10 D.U.I. arrests.
Officer Kevin Tierney
Officer Christopher Moeller
Officer Dan Romag
Officer J.J. McCulloh
Officer Michael Orsi
Sergeant Tom Jones
Sergeant Jack Nitch
Officer Jason Janusz
Sergeant Brian Bradfield
Corporal Tom Schaffer
Officer Mike Ahern
Officer Chad Jones
Officer Mike Hutensky
10
9
8
8
8
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
17
D.U.I. Arrests (#1)
D.U.I. Arrests (#2)
D.U.I. Arrests (#3)
D.U.I. Arrests (#3)
D.U.I. Arrests (#3)
D.U.I. Arrests
D.U.I. Arrests
D.U.I. Arrests
D.U.I. Arrest
D.U.I. Arrest
D.U.I. Arrest
D.U.I. Arrest
D.U.I. Arrest
DUI ARRESTS
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
DUI ARREST S
1995
25
1996
71
1997
91
1998
92
1999
93
2000
54
2001
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ZERO TOLERANCE
In addition to D.U.I. arrests, the Department continued enforcement of the Zero
Tolerance law, which prohibits persons under the age of 21 years from driving with any
trace of alcohol in their system. This law became effective in 1996, when 4 arrests were
made. In 1997 and 1998, 3 arrests were made. In 1999, 1 arrest was made, in 2000, 4
arrests were made, and in 2001, 2 arrests were made for Zero Tolerance by the
following officer:
Officer Mike Orsi
Two (2) Zero Tolerance Arrests
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OVERWEIGHT TRUCK ENFORCEMENT
One overweight truck represents the damage of 80,000 vehicles to our roadways. In
order to control this abuse, the Department instituted an overweight truck enforcement
program. The following is a summary of the results of this program.
OVERWEIGHT TRUCK CITATIONS
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
14
33
40
52
57
9
7
The following Officers enforced the overweight truck laws in 2001:
Officer Dan Romag
Sergeant Jack Nitch
Detective Marty Quill
Officer Jason Janusz
4 Arrests
1 Arrest
1 Arrest
1 Arrest
OTHER TRAFFIC VIOLATION ARRESTS
OFFENSE
Eluding police
Hit & run
Improper use of registration
No drivers license
Registration expired
Suspended/revoked license
Transportation of open alcohol
Uninsured motorist
Unlawful use of license
TOTAL TRAFFIC ARRESTS
1997
1
6
13
185
26
176
16
559
9
991
1998
5
3
18
130
78
125
20
395
12
687
19
1999
3
8
15
122
168
88
25
441
2
872
2000
1
15
10
92
129
72
12
263
0
594
2001
2
16
18
106
154
65
10
251
1
623
TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
FATAL
INJURY
DAMAGE
PRIVATE
PROPERTY
TOTAL
ACCIDENTS
1995
0
70
285
68
423
1996
0
66
285
85
436
1997
0
73
278
90
441
1998
1
78
282
109
470
1999
0
73
335
116
524
2000
0
78
374
110
562
2001
1
70
387
91
549
The overall motor vehicle accident rate decreased 2% from 2000 to 2001. In 2001,
injury accidents decreased by 9%, property damage accidents increased 2% and
private property accidents decreased 15%. One fatal accident occurred in 2001.
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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
The Department strives to maintain a low crime rate through 1) aggressive traffic
enforcement and its high visibility effect; 2) effective investigation of crimes and 3) our
community relations programs: Officer Friendly and Neighborhood Watch.
The most frequent serious crime experienced in Northfield is burglary. Burglaries
increased from 33 in 1997 to 38 in 1998, dropped to 29 in 1999, and there was a
significant drop in 2000 with 10 burglaries reported (see graph). In 2001 burglaries
again increased by 100% to 20 burglaries reported. Thefts increased in 2000 then
dropped by 1.7% in 2001. Meanwhile, vehicle thefts have steadily decreased since
1999. In 2000 there were 5 vehicle thefts and in 2001, 2 vehicle thefts were reported
from car dealerships.
CRIME COMPARISON
Police Departments in Illinois are mandated to report certain crimes, known as Index
Crimes, to the Illinois State Police for crime analysis purposes. Index Crimes include
murder, criminal sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault/battery, burglary, theft,
motor vehicle theft, and arson. There was a 12.1% reduction in index offenses from
1997 to 1998 and a 6.5% reduction in 1999. In 2000 the index crimes began to increase
and from 2000 to 2001 there was a 5.1% increase overall.
Below are the index offenses for 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001. The Bike Patrol
Program began in 1997 and was used more frequently in 1998, and 1999. Patrol
activities were high despite personnel shortages during those years but has decreased
significantly in 2000 and 2001 as those personnel shortages continued. Only 3 bike
patrols were performed in 2001. Our Detectives were very aggressive in follow up
investigations, analyzing crime patterns, and keeping the street officers updated through
patrol bulletins of known burglars. In addition, many home/school/commercial security
inspections were conducted and informational newsletters were distributed to notify and
promote community assistance in preventing and detecting crime.
YEAR
RATE/
100,000
TOTAL
INDEX
CRIME
MURDER
CRIMINAL
SEXUAL
ASSAULT
ROBBERY
AGRVT
ASSAULT/
BATTERY
BURGLARY
THEFT
2001
2690.7
145
0
0
0
4
20
119
2
0
2000
2560.8
138
0
0
0
2
10
121
5
0
1999
2519.2
131
0
0
0
1
29
93
8
0
1998
2625.6
138
0
0
0
0
36
98
4
0
1997
2987.1
157
0
0
0
3
33
115
5
1
21
MOTOR ARSON
VEHICLE
THEFT
CRIMINAL ACTIVITY 2001
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
C R I MI N A L
D A MA GE
B U R GLA R Y
A U T O T HE FT
B U R GLA R Y /
T HE FT FR OM
AUT O
C R I M I N A L D A M A GE
B U R GLA R Y
A U T O T H E FT
B U R GLA R Y / T H E FT FR OM A U T O
1997
44
33
4
45
1998
44
38
4
24
1999
36
29
8
28
2000
65
10
5
20
2001
46
20
2
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INDEX CRIMES PER 100,000 POPULATION
TOWN
EVANSTON
GLENCOE
GLENVIEW
KENILWORTH
NORTHBROOK
NORTHFIELD
WILMETTE
WINNETKA
1997
10,711
1,351
2,497
1,478
2,877
2,987
2,481
1,725
1998
1906
1814
2166
1478
2811
2626
2243
2228
** Unavailable
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1999
7185
1367
2257
1853
2473
2492
2242
1653
2000
7000.4
1632.0
2107.7
1002.4
2419.6
2560.8
2079.5
1827.8
2001
**
**
**
**
**
2690.7
**
**
State and federal agencies advise caution when comparing communities' crime rates.
Hotels, shopping centers, and manufacturing districts may attract criminal behavior out
of proportion to residential size.
REPORTED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
CRIME INCIDENTS
Aggravated Assault
Assault
Armed Robbery
Arson
Battery – Aggravated
Battery
Battery – Domestic
Burglary (non residential)
Burglary (home invasion)
Burglary (residential)
Burglary/theft from motor vehicle
Criminal Sexual Assault
Criminal Sexual Abuse
Auto Theft
Theft over $300
Theft under $300
Retail Theft
Computer Tampering
Deceptive Collection
Deceptive Practice
Embezzlement
False Impersonation of a Police Officer
Forgery
Credit Card Fraud
Criminal Damage To Property
Criminal Defacement
Trespass to Land
Trespass to Vehicle
Trespass to Residence
Unlawful Use of Weapon
Vandalism (minor)
Delivery of a Controlled Substance
Consumption of Alcohol by Minor
Possession of Alcohol by Minor
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Controlled Substance
Public Indecency
Sale of Tobacco to Minor
False Fire Alarm
False Police Report
Harassment by Telephone
Obscene Telephone Calls
Telephone Threat
Bomb Threat
Resisting Police Officer
Violation of Protective Order
Suspicion
Solicitation Of Murder For Hire
1996
1
5
0
0
0
9
8
26
0
5
30
0
2
0
27
55
2
1
0
3
0
1
3
1
40
0
1
1
0
0
25
1
1
1
6
1
1
0
3
0
28
0
12
0
3
2
46
0
23
1997
3
0
1
1
2
13
5
16
2
15
45
0
1
4
26
57
4
0
0
6
0
0
12
1
44
5
1
4
3
2
13
0
7
4
6
0
1
0
1
0
29
1
7
0
2
0
55
0
1998
0
0
0
0
0
9
9
15
3
20
24
0
1
4
34
46
17
0
0
6
0
0
3
2
44
0
0
0
0
1
35
0
8
1
14
3
3
0
0
0
38
1
8
0
2
0
51
0
1999
0
4
0
0
1
6
6
15
1*
14
28
0
0
8
27
40
3
0
0
12
0
0
6
1
37
2
0
1
3
2
34
0
12
1
8
1
0
0
0
0
16
2
14
1
3
1
70
0
2000
1
2
0
0
3
6
8
6
0
6
20
0
0
5
30
70
7
1
0
11
0
1
4
1
65
0
2
2
4
1
38
0
4
2
3
2
3
0
1
0
27
2
2
0
2
1
49
0
2001
4
6
0
0
1
13
12
8
0
16
18
0
0
3
27
70
18
0
0
12
0
1
5
2
46
0
1
1
4
0
34
0
7
6
8
5
1
0
1
0
30
2
6
0
4
0
66
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INVESTIGATIONS
The Department maintains an investigative section, consisting of one full-time Detective,
one part-time Detective, and such other officers as may be assigned from time to time.
They are responsible for the follow-up investigations of crime and the implementation of
a variety of proactive measures to reduce and stop crime. They utilize modern
resources and techniques to process evidence at crime scenes and analyze crime
patterns and criminal intelligence. Detective Sergeant Thomas Jones and part-time
Detective Sergeant Jack Nitch stayed in the bureau until their assignment ended on
May 31, 2001. On June 1, 2001, Detective Corporal Martin Quill and part-time
Detective Officer J.J. McCulloh began in the bureau. All together, they investigated
400 cases. The Detectives worked cooperatively with officers on many of these cases
and officers were involved in a number of significant cases as well.
The following are the "major cases" that were investigated in 2001.
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY - (January)
A resident of the condo building at 308 Happ Road reported watching two subjects
prying open the lobby door to make entry into the building. Patrol and Detective units
responded and arrested the suspects as they were attempting to gain entry to a unit on
the fourth floor.
RETAIL THEFT - (February)
The Canvasback Shop, 1747 Orchard Lane, reported a retail theft. Responding units
located a person matching the suspect’s description, walking on Sunset Ridge Road.
Subsequent investigation determined that this was the responsible person.
CREDIT CARD FRAUD – (March)
Employees of Gand Music reported a female subject had placed a telephone order for
merchandise using a credit card which had been reported stolen. The subject was sent
to the store to pick up the merchandise and was apprehended by responding units.
Investigation determined the identity of the female subject who turned herself in.
RETAIL THEFT - (May)
Employees at Dominick’s Foods reported a retail theft. Responding units apprehended
a suspect who admitted to the crime and was charged. The subject was sentenced to
24 months probation by the Cook County Circuit Court.
BURGLARY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE - (June)
A truck owned by Basil Construction was forcibly entered and construction tools taken.
Numerous towns in the area experienced similar crimes. Investigators working in
cooperation with detectives from the other towns identified the offenders and conducted
interviews wherein written confessions were obtained. The subjects were charged and
held in Lake and Cook County jails for trial.
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SUSPICIOUS BUSINESS PRACTICES - (June)
Victim reported applying for a small business loan from Sherbourne Partners, 480
Central, never receiving the loan or their deposit back. Investigation revealed a number
of similar complaints about the company. Information developed was turned over to
investigators from the State of Illinois and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
FORGERY - (June)
Victim reported a check had been removed from her checkbook and had been forged
and cashed for $260.00. Investigation revealed that the victim’s juvenile daughter was
responsible. The juvenile was referred to the Peer Jury program, which she successfully
completed.
BATTERY - (July)
Victim reported being struck in the face several times during a traffic altercation. The
suspect was identified, located, arrested and charged with battery.
SOLICITATION OF MURDER FOR HIRE - (July)
The complainant, who works for a local company, reported she had been repeatedly
approached by her supervisor at work, who asked her to find someone to kill his wife for
him. Working in cooperation with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Special
Prosecution Unit and undercover units of the Illinois State Police, investigators set up a
meeting with the subject who was recorded soliciting an undercover State Trooper to kill
his wife. Class X felony charges were approved and the case is awaiting trial.
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY - (August)
Victim reported two youths had entered his garage and attempted to commit a theft.
Responding units located two bicycles hidden in bushes near the home and staked out
the area, arresting the youths when they returned to retrieve their bicycles. Both youths
were petitioned to Juvenile Court.
RETAIL THEFT - (August)
The owner of Bess Hardware reported being the victim of employee theft. Investigation
identified the offender who was arrested after committing a theft. The subject was
charged with Retail Theft and Aggravated Battery after she slightly injured an elderly
employee of Bess Hardware who was attempting to detain her. The case is pending in
court.
RETAIL THEFT – (August)
The owner of Bess Hardware reported an employee had been short several hundred
dollars in her cash drawer and had then failed to come to work. Investigation
determined that the offender and her boyfriend were planning on moving out of state
and had stolen cash and over $1,500.00 in merchandise from the store. The suspects
were located, turned themselves in and gave written confessions. All the merchandise
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was recovered and the boyfriend was also charged with forgery and deceptive practices
for passing bad checks at Northview Bank.
BATTERY - (September)
The owner of a local business was arrested after grabbing and making unwanted sexual
advances towards a woman at his business.
BATTERY - (September)
Victim, a soccer player for New Trier High School, reported being struck in the face after
the whistle, by an Evanston High School player, during a game at 7 Happ Road.
Investigators conducted extensive interviews which led to battery charges being
approved by the State’s Attorney’s Office against the Evanston player.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT - (October)
A Sunset Ridge School student reported a subject had brandished an umbrella at her
while she was walking to school. Surveillances were conducted and the suspect was
observed walking in the area of the school several days later. The subject was arrested,
and admitted to his actions, saying he was just playing around.
THEFT - (November)
Victim reported the theft and unauthorized use of his credit card. The offender was
identified and arrested, and pled guilty in court.
DOMESTIC BATTERY - (November)
Investigators received a complaint of domestic battery and possible child abuse from a
day care center in town. The complaints were substantiated and the victim’s mother was
arrested. Court dispositions included supervised visitation and alcohol abuse treatment
for the responsible parent.
THEFT - (November)
Victim, a law firm with offices at 1 Northfield Plaza, reported audits had discovered that
a former employee had forged company checks payable to herself in excess of
$12,000, prior to leaving the firm’s employ and moving out of state. Investigators
obtained arrest warrants for theft and forgery and were able to track the subject to
California. Investigators notified the Cypress, CA Police Department who arrested the
subject. She is now awaiting extradition to Illinois.
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JUVENILE CONTACTS
The Juvenile Court Act establishes procedures for dealing with youthful offenders,
according to the following categories: 1) abused, neglected or dependent minors, 2)
minors requiring authoritative intervention, 3) addicted minors, and 4) delinquent minors.
The Police Department has eleven officers, who are trained to deal specifically with
juvenile offenders.
An extensive Officer Friendly Program, instituted in 1982, has resulted in a decrease in
juvenile crime. The relationships developed through this program have had a very
positive effect upon our youth, resulting in reduced vandalism and other crimes.
Detective Marty Quill worked with a peer jury program (developed by Sergeant Tom
Jones and Officer Gruninger in 1998), which allows peers to determine the appropriate
punishment for minor juvenile offenders.
Juvenile contacts are not all crime-related. A juvenile contact may involve a juvenile
who is a victim or in need of counseling due to family problems. The Department's goal
is to increase these types of contacts in an attempt to provide youths with an
opportunity to recognize youths who may need help and obtain appropriate assistance.
The Department investigated incidents involving 71 juveniles in 2001. The outcome of
these contacts is as follows: 2 referred to Juvenile Court, 27 station adjusted, 9 released
without charges, 1 turned over to other Police Department, 0 victims, 9 station adjusted
with citation, 12 station adjusted with counseling, and 11 sent to peer jury.
2001 JUVENILE CONTACTS
2
12
27
9
11
01
REFERRED TO JUVENILE COURT
NO CHARGES
VICTIM
STATION ADJUSTED - CITATION
9
STATION ADJUSTED
TURNED OVER TO OTHER PD'S
PEER JURY
STATION ADJUSTED - COUNSELING
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PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
ACCREDITATION
CALEA was founded in 1979 by four major law enforcement executive membership
associations: the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the National Organization
of Black Law Enforcement Executives, the National Sheriffs' Association, and the Police
Executive Research Forum. Once formed, CALEA developed standards for application
to law enforcement agencies of varying sizes. These standards are designed to
increase law enforcement agency capabilities, prevent and control crime, increase
agency effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of law enforcement services,
increase cooperation and coordination with other agencies in law enforcement and the
criminal justice system, and increase citizen and employee confidence in the goals,
objectives, policies, and practices of the agency. Compliance requires a comprehensive
review of the Department's operations, policies, and procedures through a process
developed by CALEA. The reaccreditation process is equally comprehensive.
The Northfield Police Department is one of 400+ law enforcement agencies accredited
by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). The
Department was initially accredited in July 1993 as the 262nd accredited agency and
was reaccredited in 1998, and 2001. CALEA now requires that agencies be reexamined every three years, which will require a review of the Department in 2004. Of
the 439 standards set forth by CALEA, the Department complied with 303 mandatory
standards, 84 other than mandatory standards, elected to take 14 standards and put it
in the 20% category and had 38 standards the were not applicable. In August 2001, the
final report was given to CALEA by the Assessors and was found to be favorable of the
Department and recommended that the Northfield Police Department be re-accredited
for 2001 by the Commission at the CALEA Conference in Florida in March of 2002.
In 2001, in-depth reviews of all policies and procedures were conducted, some of which
included: accident review, allocation and distribution of personnel, agency jurisdiction,
bicycle patrol, communications, D.U.I., EMD, expungement of records, organization,
preliminary breath testing, juvenile operations, mandatory insurance, mobile data
terminals, mutual aid, truck enforcement, public information, push bumpers, regional
services school crisis response, sex offender registration, traffic accident investigation,
traffic signals, traffic services, and vehicle equipment. training, which requires lesson
plan development and testing, was conducted on many of the reissued policies and
procedures. All policies and procedures will be reviewed and updated, if necessary,
prior to our next CALEA assessment in 2004.
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CITIZEN APPRECIATION LETTERS FOR POLICE SERVICE
Citizens of Northfield continuously send in appreciation letters commending our police
service. The letters are extremely positive, most of which indicate that the Department
personnel are serving citizens and the Village in a professional manner. Officers are
often mentioned by name, which indicates a close relationship with the community.
Below, are some examples of appreciation letters received by citizens in 2001:
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS/CRIME PREVENTION
The Police Department promotes community relations and crime prevention in a variety
of ways. Foremost, the Department recognizes that the youth of today are the leaders
of tomorrow. Therefore, a proactive approach is used to foster a positive relationship
with our youth. Through the Officer Friendly Program, directed by Chief William Lustig
and coordinated by Cpl. Chris Bell, officers provide our youth with education in safety
and good citizenship, in addition to building a good rapport between them and our
officers. To this end, Officers conducted 35 visits in 2001 to the following area schools:
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
Christian Heritage Academy pre-school
Glenview Montessori School
Marie Murphy school (Located in Wilmette - Northfield children attend that school)
Middlefork School
Northfield Community Nursery school
St. George pre-school
St. Philip the Apostle School
St. Philip Nursery school
Sunset Ridge School
Additionally, there were two Neighborhood Watch Programs given, which is about our
average per year.
There was one Robbery Prevention program given at Northview Bank & Trust.
In addition, officers participated in a number of community presentations in 2001, as
part of the Community Relations Program. These presentations and activities included
crossing guard training for the Park District, home security inspections, bank security
seminars, Officer Friendly booth at the Middlefork Fair, senior awareness and bicycle
safety inspections. A special notification program was activated during extreme
weather conditions for handicapped and elderly residents. Tours of the Police
Department, Communications Center and patrol cars were given throughout the year.
Officers also attended and participated at a school graduation, career day program, and
a "Say No To Drugs" parade. Officers attended the graduation ceremony of Northfield
Senior Citizens participating in the Cook County Sheriff's Senior Citizen Academy.
The Officer Friendly and Community Relations Programs, while coordinated by Chief
William Lustig, are not assigned to one or two officers. Most of our personnel
participate in the program. In 2001, the following personnel participated:
Chief Lustig and Deputy Chief Casaletto attended a groundbreaking ceremony at
Temple Jeremiah.
Chief Lustig attended the Sunset Ridge School Graduation.
Corporal Christine Bell Conducted programs on senior safety, bicycle safety,
fingerprinting, Officer Friendly, Halloween safety, police facility tour, stranger danger,
summer safety, women's safety, and assisted at the Middlefork Fair.
Corporal Christine Bell registered bicycles at Sunset Ridge and Middlefork Schools.
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Detective Marty Quill actively participated in the New Trier Township Peer Jury
Program.
Detective Marty Quill conducted bank robbery prevention training at the Northview
Bank.
Public Safety Officer Malcolm Caskey set up the speed monitor trailer in various
locations throughout the year.
Detective Quill and PSO Caskey participated in the Glencoe "Say no to Drugs" Parade.
The Northfield Police Department participated in the New Trier High School
homecoming parade.
Officer J.J. McCulloh participated in the Kraft Foods Health Fair and provided a display
on ‘street drugs’.
The Northfield Police Department participated in Northbrook’s 4th of July and 100 Year
Celebration Event
Chief Lustig, DC Casaletto, Sgt. Jones, Cpl. Bell, Ofc. Hutensky, and PSO Caskey
assisted in the Middlefork Fair.
Officer’s Romag and Tierney participated in the Springfest.
The Northfield Police Department participated in the Kenilworth Police Department’s
Open House by providing one of our marked squad cars for display.
Despite the staffing level of the police department down by 3 officers, the Public
Relation Programs continued without interruption.
BICYCLE PATROL UNIT
The police Bicycle Patrol Unit continued in
2001.
Sergeant Nitch and Corporal
Tangorra are trained bike patrol officers,
certified through Illinois Police Mountain
Bike Association (IPMBA). The patrol was
utilized at the Fourth of July celebration,
New Trier football games, as well as
deterrent patrol throughout the year. The
police department added a new donated
bicycle from Field’s BMW to our Bicycle
Unit.
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SCHOOL SAFETY
Tragic school-related incidents continued to occur across the nation. In these senseless
incidents, students took the lives of innocent students and teachers. These incidents
created significant questions about the types of individuals who would commit these
acts, ways to deter future violence, and the security of our local schools.
The Department offered each of the schools an opportunity to have an officer conduct a
security inspection and make recommendations for creating a safer physical
environment.
SPEED MONITOR
Another community relations program
intended to promote traffic safety is the
use of a speed monitor system. This
system was purchased jointly with the
Villages of Glenview and Winnetka.
Mounted in a trailer, the speed monitor is
installed in areas where residents
complain of speeding. It provides
motorists with their vehicle speed and
the posted speed limit, in order to reduce
speed and increase driver awareness.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
As part of its commitment to community relations and crime
prevention, the Department contributes crime prevention
information to the Northfield Newsletter and the Northfield
Cable Network Channel 6. The Department distributed a
brochure, explaining the “Special Service for the Elderly and
Disabled.” This program allows the Department to check on
registered persons with disabilities or mobility/communications
difficulty during severe weather.
In April, a special newsletter was mailed to residents and
businesses. This newsletter provided information regarding
crime statistics and prevention tips.
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PARTICIPATION IN CHARITY EVENTS
Department personnel exhibited their personal commitment to the community through
their participation in two charity events to raise money for the underprivileged. The
events were the "Cops For Kids" bowling tournament, which benefits Big Brothers/Big
Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago, and the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run, which
benefits the Special Olympics.
COPS FOR KIDS
On February 25, 2001, several
members of the Northfield Police
Department displayed their bowling
skills in the "COPS FOR KIDS"
charity bowling tournament. Over
eighteen hundred area Police
Officers participated in the annual
event. The Department has been
represented in this event since
1986.
Right: Several members
and
friends
of
the
police
department
who
participated
and/or supported this charity event.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
On June 10, 2001, Chief
Lustig
coordinated
the
Department's efforts in the
Illinois Law Enforcement
Torch Run for the Special
Olympics. This annual event
consists of 15 separate legs
travelling through over 3,000
communities
in
Illinois.
Several members of the
Northfield Police Department
committed to run a 2-mile
section along Milwaukee
Avenue from River Road to
Lake Avenue.
The Department is extremely proud of our personnel for their outstanding effort to
support the Special Olympics and the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago.
Above: Northfield officers who participated in the 2-mile run.
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PROGRAM
The Department's Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program is an exemplary
program. Duty officers are assigned to all requests for medical assistance and
frequently arrive prior to responding Fire-Rescue personnel. All officers are certified as
EMTs, which allows them to administer life-saving CPR, stabilize injured persons,
and/or provide comfort to a victim until Fire-Rescue personnel arrive. State EMT
certification requires 116 hours of basic training. Officers must be recertified every 4
years, which requires a biennial CPR refresher and 120 hours of continuing education.
The Fire-Rescue Department provides the training and support necessary to maintain
Officer certifications. 4 officers were re-certified as EMT’s in 2001.
INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS
The Department investigates all complaints against the Department or its employees, as
required by Accreditation. To inform the public of the Department’s procedures in this
regard, comments and complaints are solicited through a pamphlet that is available in
the Police Department lobby, and published in the Village Newsletter.
All investigations are documented and the Police Department has specific procedures
for investigating complaints. The Deputy Chief is responsible for investigating
personnel complaints and documenting the investigation and the results. In 2000, 10
complaints were received, a decrease of 3 from 1999, In 2001, 6 complaints were
received, a decrease from 10 in 2000.
Complaints are divided into two categories: rudeness or unprofessional conduct, and
more serious violations of department policy. No complaints were classified as
Violations of Department Policy. All complaints were classified as rudeness or
unprofessional conduct with the following disposition:
Not Sustained……………………………………4
Complaint Sustained:……………………………1
Complaint Unfounded:…………………………..3
Insufficient Evidence To Reach A Conclusion..1
Open………………………………………………1
The Department welcomes the opportunity to discuss questions and concerns about
Department policies and procedures with the public. In addition, a thorough
investigation of all complaints is essential to maintain the public's confidence. These
investigations frequently identify misunderstandings due to lack of knowledge or
differing perceptions, deficient department procedures, and inappropriate conduct which
can be corrected through additional training, counseling, and/or disciplinary action.
Appropriate follow-up assures the public of a professional law enforcement response.
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MUTUAL POLICE ASSISTANCE
The Police Department participates in a number of mutual aid programs in order to
provide and receive a cooperative, effective response to any type of incident. As a
member of the Northern Illinois Police Alarm System (NIPAS), mutual aid is available for
general manpower requests, hostage and barricaded subject incidents, as well as civil
disorder.
NORTHERN ILLINOIS POLICE
ALARM SYSTEM (NIPAS)
The Police Department is an active participant in the
Northern Illinois Police Alarm System (NIPAS), a
mutual aid response system which provides the
following types of mutual aid responses:
General Mutual Aid Response NIPAS provides a
systematic method of receiving assistance in the face
of an emergency. The plan requires predetermined
staging areas for responding officers. An option of ten
different levels provides a response of five to fifty
uniformed officers in marked squad cars. The plan is
further designed to allow the response of officers
without depleting the staffing levels of responding
agencies.
Emergency Services Team The Emergency Services Team (EST), formed in 1987, is
designed to provide a professional, trained response to a variety of high-risk incidents,
including hostage or barricaded subject situations, terrorist incidents, disaster situations,
high risk warrant service, and other assignments. While often referred to as a "swat
team," this team is available for a wider variety of assignments than a conventional swat
team.
The availability of EST services to a NIPAS community requires the assignment of an
officer to the team with 24-hour availability. The team trains on a monthly basis and the
training involves practical exercises conducted by professionals in this area of expertise.
Officer Dan Romag is presently assigned to the EST, and has served since his
appointment in January 2000.
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Mobile Field Force The introduction of the World Cup
Soccer games to the United States in 1994 caused local
law enforcement to review its ability to cope with civil
disobedience. Previous experience with these games
suggested a likelihood of civil disorder. In response to
that concern, the Mobile Field Force concept was
conceived.
The Mobile Field Force provides a rapid, organized and
disciplined response to civil disorder, crowd control and other tactical situations. It
basically consists of a platoon of uniformed police officers led by a Field Force leader. It
generally consists of four to eight squads of officers and may be supplemented by
specialized units, such as EST, K-9 and Aviation.
The Mobile Field Force team is available to participating members. Participation
requires the assignment of an Officer to the team with 24-hour availability. Officer
Schaffer is presently a member of the team and has served since his appointment in
September, 1998.
NORTH REGIONAL POLICE ASSISTANCE CONSORTIUM
In 1978, the City of Evanston and the Villages of Glencoe, Glenview, Kenilworth,
Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Northbrook, Northfield, Skokie, Wheeling, Wilmette
and Winnetka entered an agreement of mutual police assistance. In 1997, the Police
Chiefs of these communities determined the need to update that mutual aid agreement.
As a result, a new mutual aid agreement was drafted and approved by the governing
bodies of those communities. On October 19, 1997, the Police Chiefs formed an
organization to oversee the implementation of the new agreement, the North Regional
Police Assistance Consortium (NORPAC). NORPAC subsequently approved three
mutual aid programs:
1) NORCOM, the North Regional Telecommunications System has been in existence
since 1976 and provides a police radio system to the Police Departments of
Glencoe, Glenview, Kenilworth, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Northbrook,
Northfield, Skokie, Wilmette and Winnetka.
2) NORTAF, the North Regional Major Crimes Task Force was formed to assist the
Police Departments of Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Kenilworth, Lincolnwood,
Morton Grove, Niles, Northbrook, Northfield, Skokie, Wheeling, Wilmette, and
Winnetka, in the investigation of homicides and certain other serious crimes.
3) NORCORP, the North Regional Community Response Plan was formed as a vehicle
to prepare operational plans for general mutual aid response. Proposed planning
includes an accident investigation team and a social worker response team.
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MAJOR CRIMES TASK FORCE
The North Regional Major Crimes Task Force (NORTAF)
was formed in 1997 to assist member agencies in the
investigation of major crimes. NORTAF consists of 13
member agencies: Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview,
Kenilworth, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Northbrook,
Northfield, Skokie, Wheeling, Wilmette, and Winnetka.
Prior to the formation of this unit, local police departments
would assemble temporary task forces to investigate
homicides, drawing personnel from neighboring police
agencies. NORTAF formalizes this long-standing custom
with a standing task force of investigators and forensic
specialists. NORTAF is available for investigations of
homicides, non-parental kidnappings, certain major schoolrelated crimes, and such other major investigations, as
may be approved by the NORTAF governing board. The
Officers assigned to NORTAF train and work together,
forming a cohesive unit of investigators and forensic
specialists (evidence technicians). In addition, the training
and experience received by these Officers increases their effectiveness in their own
Police Departments. Corporal Christine Bell has been assigned to NORTAF as an
investigator since 1997. NORTAF successfully investigated one homicide and one nonparental kidnapping in 2001.
POLICE CONTRACT SERVICES
The Police Department provides police service to the residents of certain
unincorporated areas. The services provided are similar to those provided to village
residents, including the investigation of crimes and accidents. Annexations have
reduced the number of contracts over the years. However, the Department continues to
contract with the Longmeadow Farm Association of 43 homeowners and 13 individual
homeowners.
SAFETY
Tragic school safety events have continued to occur throughout the country. This has
caused the Department to contact each of its 18 school programs and to provide
information and assistance in making their school a safe place and prevent school
violence.
The Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (IRMA) is the Village's risk
management group. From 1998 through 2001, IRMA established "STRIVE FOR 25".
This three-year program is directed at all member municipalities, challenging them to
reduce workers compensation accidents and injuries for all Departments by 25%
annually. Only one incident was reported by the police department in 2001. The
Village’s superior rating reflects the safety consciousness of all Village Departments.
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Safety training is conducted throughout the year and all employees are reminded to
wear protective clothing/equipment and conduct themselves with safety in mind.
SOCIAL SERVICES
In November of 1998, the Police Department contracted with a licensed Psychologist to
meet the increased demands and complexity of the social service issues facing our
Officers. Our consultant, Dr. John Conlin, is available for up to ten hours per week as a
direct intervention specialist and referral source. He has special training and expertise
in the areas of alcohol/drug abuse, behavior disorders and trauma. He also holds
diplomat status in medical psychology, which is an invaluable resource when aiding our
elderly, homebound population.
Dr. Conlin works on a regular basis with our local community health center, the North
Shore Senior Center, and local hospital and emergency rooms. The typical social
service contact involves follow-up and referral for individuals and families in the areas of
domestic violence, attempted suicide, juvenile crime, alcohol/drug problems, elder
safety and the arrangement of short term housing for the homeless. Areas of crisis
intervention have included response to sudden death, victim/witness advocacy and
supportive investigation for immediate threat, harm and danger assessments.
In 2001, there were 41 new officer referrals and 7 additional referrals of repeat service
users. In addition there was 1 Community Development referral for neighbor dispute
mediation services and 3 referrals from the Chief’s Office. This figure of 52 referrals
represents a 23% increase in caseload over 2000. In the year 2000, 13% of the cases
were repeat police service users. In the year 2001, 13% of the cases were repeat
police service users. The area of post arrest intervention, assessment and referral rose
the greatest in 2001. There were no observable changes or declines in alcohol/drug
involvement (11 cases), senior citizen aid (10 cases), child abuse and neglect (1 case)
or domestic violence cases (16).
It would appear that the areas of domestic violence and senior citizen aid as well as
alcohol and drug involvement are continuing to be major service areas. It should be
noted that the cases cited here do not include all of the DUI’s or other crimes associated
with alcohol or drug use. Cases reported here include just Village residents who have
been referred for social service aid.
TRAINING
The Department is committed to providing a high level of training, in order to insure a
highly professional staff. Toward that end, the Department provided considerable
training in 2001. The following is a summary of some of the significant training
experiences:
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Four officers were re-certified as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT).
All officers and dispatchers were re-certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
The Department conducted a Cultural Diversity-Training Program for all personnel.
Sergeant Thomas Jones designed and conducted this training, as well as a Juvenile
Court update. The Cultural Diversity Program is conducted annually.
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In addition, personnel attended a variety of other training programs. Many officers are
trained as instructors to instruct Use of Force Programs, Firearms Qualification, The
Use of Less-than-Lethal Force, etc. (see Special Assignments). These officers
conducted a variety of training throughout the year. The following is a list of officers and
the training they successfully completed in 2001:
SWORN PERSONNEL
Chief Lustig
The Changing Dynamics of Police Morale
Diversity Training (in-house)
Breath Op Recertification
Diversity Training (in-house)
Homeland Security Training
DC Casaletto
IWIN Instruction
Livescan Training (in-house)
Use of Less Lethal Force in the Patrol Env.
Microsoft Office
Diversity Training (in-house)
Breath Op Recertification
Diversity Training (in-house)
ITOA Conference
Sergeant Bradfield
IWIN Training
Diversity Training (in-house)
Diversity Training (in-house)
Sergeant T. Jones
Livescan CHRIS Training
IWIN Instruction
Managing Cultural Diversity
Home Repair Fraud
Child Abuse/Homicide Inves. Partnership
Supervision of Police Personnel
Rapid Deployment Training
Media Relations
Diversity Training (in-house)
Breath Op Recert.
Diversity Training (in-house)
1/24/01
2/14/01
3/22/01
4/4/01
4/9-10/01
5/14-25/01
7/24/01
9/5-6/01
9/14/01
10/19/01
10/22/01
Sergeant Nitch
IWIN Training
Managing the FTO Process
Diversity Training
Breath Op Recertification
Diversity Training (in-house)
Supervision of Police Personnel
2/15/01
4/10-13/01
9/11/01
10/19/01
10/24/01
12/3-14/01
Corporal Bell
NORTAF
NORTAF
Effective Recruitment Strategies
NORTAF
Diversity Training (in-house)
NORTAF
3/21/01
4/6/01
5/18/01
7/18/01
10/24/01
11/20/01
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8/3/01
9/14/01
10/19/02
10/24/01
11/13/01
2/9/01
2/19/01
5/16/01
5/22/01
9/14/01
10/19/01
10/24/01
11/18-20/01
2/16/01
9/14/01
10/22/01
Detective Quill
Home Repair Fraud
The Extremist Threat
The Changing Face of Organized Crime
Diversity Training (in-house)
NIPCL Death Investigation Seminar
Diversity Training (in-house)
Anti-Terrorism and Bio-Terrorism for Police
Access Intermediate Computer Class
NORTAF
4/4/01
6/8/01
8/6-9/01
9/11/01
10/10/01
10/24/01
11/6/01
11/15/01
11/20/01
Corporal Schaffer
IWIN Training
Operation Push Job Fair
Diversity Training (in-house)
WIU Career Fair
Breath Op Recertification
Diversity Training (in-house)
Corporal Tangorra
IWIN Instruction
Racial Profiling
Supervision of Police Personnel
Rapid Deployment Instructors Course
Diversity Training (in-house)
Oleoresin Capsicum Instructor Course
Diversity Training (in-house)
2/19/01
3/21/01
5/14-25/01
9/11-12/01
9/11/01
10/8-9/01
10/22/012
Officer Romag
Expandable Baton - Train the Trainer
Rapid Deployment Instructors Course
Rapid Deployment Training
Ballistic Shield Operator Training
Advanced Emergency Services Team
Terrorism - Basic Concepts
Breath Op Recertification
Diversity Training
ITOA Conference
1/15/01
7/16-17/01
7/24/01
9/6-7/01
9/17-21/01
10/11/01
10/19/01
11/24/01
11/18-20
Officer Ahern
Livescan CHRIS Training
IWIN Instruction
Diversity Training
Officer McCulloh
Livescan CHRIS Training
Advanced Taser M26 Instructor Course
IWIN Instruction
Firearms Instructors Course
Force Options Instructor (less lethal)
Legal Issues in Schools
Diversity Training (in-house)
NIPCL Death Investigation Seminar
Field Training Officer Course
Basic Background Investigation
Access Intermediate Computer Class
Officer Moeller
Livescan CHRIS Training
IWIN Instruction
IRMA NAPD Tactical Driving
Diversity Training (in-house)
Business Writing and Grammar Skills
2/16/01
8/8-10/01
9/14/01
10/15-16/01
10/19/01
10/24/01
1/24/01
2/15/01
9/14/01
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1/24/01
1/29/01
2/15/01
3/26-30/01
7/30-31/01
8/17/01
9/14/01
10/10/01
10/22-26/01
11/01/01
11/15/01
2/19/01
2/19/01
8/16/01
9/11/01
9/24-25/01
Officer C. Jones
Breath Op Recertification
Livescan Update Training
IWIN Instruction
Diversity Training (in-house)
EMT Certification
1/8/01
2/1/01
3/21/01
9/14/01
12/20/01
Officer Orsi
IWIN Instruction
Less Than Full Access LEADS Certification
Rapid Deployment Training
Diversity Training Program
2/16/01
2/20/01
7/24/01
9/11/01
Officer Hutensky
IWIN Training
Less Than Full Access LEADS Certification
Diversity Training (in-house)
Rapid Deployment Training
EMT Certification
2/15/01
2/20/01
9/11/01
11/9/01
12/20/01
Officer Janusz
PTI 480 hrs. Basic Law Enforcement Training
12 Week FTO Program
Diversity Training (in-house)
Rapid Deployment Training
3/23/01
6/16/01
9/11/01
11/9/01
Officer Tierney
PTI 480 hrs. Basic Law Enforcement Training
12 Week FTO Program
Diversity Training (in-house)
Rapid Deployment Training
3/23/01
6/16/01
9/14/01
11/9/01
CIVILIAN PERSONNEL
Administration
L. Sunstedt
Diversity Training (in-house)
Success Seminar
Social Services
Dr. Conlin
Advanced Hostage Negotiation
PSO Caskey
Livescan CHRIS Training
IWIN Training
Diversity Training
Comm. Supv. Boyes
Livescan CHRIS Training
APCO Telecommunicators Instructors Course
IWIN Instruction
LEADS Full Access Certification
EMD Conference - New Orleans
Diversity Training (in-house)
Police Record System Operations
Diversity Training (in-house
Word Advanced Computer Class
Comm. Off. Roane
EMD Re-Certification
Diversity Training (in-house)
SUCCESS Seminar
9/11/01
9/25/01
5/21-24/01
1/24/01
2/14/01
9/11/01
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1/24/01
2/14/01
2/16/01
4/16/01
8/29-31/01
9/11/01
9/18-20/01
10/24/01
11/14/01
2/5-7/01
9/14/01
9/25/01
Comm. Off. Midday
The Dispatcher and Domestic Violence
LEADS Full Access Certification
EMD Certification
EMD Conference - New Orleans
Diversity Training
Police Record System Operations
Access Intermediate Computer Class
1/22/01
1/29/01
3/12-14/01
8/29-31/01
9/14/01
9/18-20/01
11/15/01
Comm.Off. Donohue
EMD Certification
Diversity Training (in-house)
3/12-14/01
9/14/01
Comm. Off. Pulido
EMD Training
Diversity Training (in-house)
NFLD Fire Rescue Equipment Orientation
Proper Lock Up Procedures
8/14-16/01
9/11/01
11/12/01
12/6-7/01
Comm. Off. J. Jones
EMD Training
LEADS Full Access Certification
Diversity Training (in-house)
NFLD Fire Rescue Equipment Orientation
8/14-16/01
8/21-23/01
9/11/01
11/12/01
Comm.Off. Ketzeback
LEADS Full Access Certification
NFLD Fire Rescue Equipment Certification
Proper Lock Up Procedures
Emergency Medical Dispatch
10/23-25/01
11/12/01
12/6-7/01
12/17-18/01
Comm. Off. Klemm
LEADS Full Access Certification
Diversity Training (in-house)
Comm. Off. Castro
The Dispatcher and Domestic Violence
LEADS Full Access Certification
Critical Incident Dispatching
Diversity Training (in-house)
1/22/01
1/23-25/01
3/29-30/01
9/11/01
Comm. Off. Hanley
Critical Incident Dispatching
Diversity Training (in-house)
3/29-30/01
9/14/01
1/29/01
9/11/01
Comm. Off. Stromberg Critical Incident Dispatching
LEADS Full Access Certification
Diversity Training (in-house)
3/29-30/01
4/16/01
9/11/01
Records Clerk
Miller
9/14/01
9/18-20/01
Diversity Training (in-house)
Police Records Systems Operations
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BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Police Commissioners consists of three members, appointed by the
Village President with approval of the Village Board. The members are Mr. Edward
Cottrell, the Board's Chairman, Mr. Rollin Weary and Mr. Kevin Bolger. These
Commissioners are residents, who serve without pay. Their responsibility includes the
employment, discipline and promotion of sworn Police Officers, as authorized and
limited by state law.
RECRUIT TESTING
On November 10, 2001, the department, in conjunction with the Winnetka PD,
participated in a joint testing effort to recruit qualified candidates.
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97 applicants participated in an Orientation and Written Exam, 85 applicants
passed.
The Board of Police Commissioners selected the first group of 35 candidates to
participate in a Physical Agility (P.O.W.E.R.) Test, conducted on December 8,
2001, of which 32 applicants responded, 27 appeared and 25 passed.
The 25 applicants were then invited to participate in oral interviews with the
Board. These interviews took place on January 15, 16 and 17, 2002.
Those interviews resulted in the posting of a final eligibility list of 10 candidates
who were eligible for possible hiring.
The Board authorized that conditional offers of employment be made to the top
six candidates, subject to background, polygraph and psychological
examinations.
Three candidates passed the exams and were hired as probationary officers on
April 1, 2002.
The Officers began the Police Academy on April 8, 2002, and they will graduate
on June 14, 2002.
The officers will then begin a Field Training Officer program (FTO).
We are now up to our authorized strength of 21 officers.
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CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND RACIAL PROFILING
Local police chiefs are working cooperatively to find better ways to manage concerns
about racial profiling to insure that such activity does not exist. Due to the accreditation
process, the Department already has policies that address this issue in its Mission
Statement, traffic enforcement procedures, etc. That policy includes a procedure for the
recording of traffic stop data. The department’s police vehicles are equipped with in-car
video cameras, which help to document citizen-officer encounters on the street to insure
that citizens are being treated properly, as well as to protect officers from sustained
allegations. The use of in-car video cameras are another positive step toward insuring
that racial profiling does not occur.
In addition, the department continues to promote cultural sensitivity and diversity
through ongoing in-house training programs, including one instructed by a well-versed
Northfield Sergeant, Thomas Jones. The Department continues to strive toward
employing more minorities in its workforce.
Demographics for the future indicate a clear need within organizations to address
issues of diversity in on-going training sessions to benefit our communities and
personnel. Sergeant Thomas Jones conducted numerous in-house training sessions,
which were expanded to include all Village employees. Along with the Chief of Police,
the Village Manager has emphasized the importance of cultural diversity in the
workplace and the need for all employees to be understanding of and sensitive to all
persons, regardless of race, religion, age, disability, gender, nationality, personal
physical characteristics, sexual preference, political orientation, etc. To this end,
Sergeant Jones conducted interactive training sessions that included topics such as
cross-cultural communication, prejudice, stereotypes, values clarification, and
guidelines for dealing with issues of diversity and equality.
In addition, the issue of racial profiling, coupled with the September 11 attacks,
continues to be an important topic for law enforcement agencies throughout the country.
The Northfield Police Department hosted a training seminar entitled: “Racial Profiling –
Legal Issues for the Law Enforcement Officer”. All officers from the Northfield Police
Department attended the seminar, as well as a number of officers from surrounding law
enforcement communities.
In its effort to promote and encourage diversity, the Northfield Police Department
attended the annual national conference of Operation Push to encourage people of
color to apply for vacant police officer positions. A list of potential candidates was
produced from the conference and they were invited to participate in the police officer
testing process. Additionally, the police department increased its recruiting efforts by
targeting non-mainstream populations. Sergeant Jones worked with personnel from the
Winnetka Police Department in distributing department information sheets and
applications to a variety of businesses, job fares, and universities throughout the
metropolitan Chicago area and beyond. Sergeant Jones spoke to interested candidates
at colleges/universities and employment centers in the area. This department utilized
newspapers and the Internet in its continued effort to recruit members from nonmainstream populations. The job openings were listed on websites such as the Asian
American Law Enforcement Association and the Mexican American Police Organization
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SPECIAL TRIBUTE – SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
On September 11, 2001, our nation was shaken, and innocent
lives were lost.
But we rose up strong, caring, and
determined. As we remember the tragic events that occurred
on that day, we also consider how this tragedy has affected
areas in our own community. One of the objectives of the
terrorists is to disrupt and disturb our daily lives by creating
chaos and fear across America. We will not be victims of
psychological warfare. We are all proud to be Americans and
the Village of Northfield will carry our civic and social
responsibilities to keep government services functioning.
In light of the continued concerns over the use of biological
weapons being used against the United States, the Police
Department has designated a Command Center equipped
with phones, computers, TV’s radios and other means of
communicating should a disaster strike due to natural or
other causes. We are studying disaster methods used by
other communities and are attending workshops on a variety
of disaster-related topics to be prepared. The men and
women of the Northfield Police department will continue to
work diligently to make our community a good and safe place
to be.
As individuals, families and a community, we are all changed
by the tragic events that occurred on September 11. Our
thoughts and prayers are with those whose lives were lost,
and with the families and friends who lost their loved ones.
President Bush quoted: “Even in the midst of this tragedy,
the eternal lights of America’s goodness and greatness have
shown through.”
God Bless America
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