RPD Annual Report 2017

RPD Annual Report 2017

REDMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT 2017 ANNUAL REPORT

POLICE CHIEF: Kristi Wilson 8701 160th Ave. NE Redmond, WA 98052 [email protected] (425) 556-2500

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A MESSAGE FROM THE POLICE CHIEF

MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF

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After a year of substantial change within the organization, we were able to settle in to our new structure in 2017. We hired a Civilian Manager to oversee our 911 Center as well as the Records and Evidence Functions. A five-member bike team was fully deployed for the summer and we solidified our combined commitment to Homeless Outreach within the community. Staff was busy this year working through some very complex cases that involved regional responses. These cases involved investigations which spanned over a year and ultimately resulted in individuals being charged and held accountable for their actions. I cannot express my gratitude enough for the dedication and quality of work conducted by staff. They exhibited true commitment to servant leadership and response to our community. We had an overwhelming response to National Night Out in August, with a record number of active Neighborhood Watch groups. This is an exemplary partnership with the community where we all come together to reduce and prevent crime. We look forward to seeing everyone back in 2018 and welcome new Neighborhood Watch groups! These organizational changes allow us to improve our service to the community as we continually search for innovative solutions to complex problems.

ORGANIZATION CHART

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PATROL AND K-9

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TRAFFIC

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INVESTIGATIONS

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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BIKE TEAM & HOMELESS OUTREACH

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Kristi Wilson, Chief of Police Redmond Police Department [email protected] (425) 556-2500

VOLUNTEERS

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Sincerely,

PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD (PSAB)

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EXPLORERS

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Kristi Wilson, Chief of Police

RECORDS

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PATROL AND EVIDENCE

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COMMUNICATIONS

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ADMINISTRATION

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MILESTONES AND AWARDS

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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

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O R G N I Z A T I O N C H A R T

**Please note that the only titles that have been changed as of 1/3/17 are those of the Captains. The others will follow at a later date, yet to be determined**

Chief Wilson

Admin Coordinator Thompson Recognition Committee Co-Chair

Adminstrative Bureau Captain Harding IA - Joint w/ Captain Francois Budget – Joint w/Captain Francois FTO/Recruiting Admin Specialist Simon

Operations Bureau Captain Francois IA – Joint w/Captain Harding Budget – Joint w/Captain

Admin Specialist Dennehy PIO Range Outreach Crime Prevention

Ops Lieutenant Gately

Civilian Manager Mullen

Ops Lieutenant Scairpon

Ops Lieutenant Gorman

Ops Support Sergeant Lincoln

911

Admin Assistant Hammond

A Swings

A Days

Training Officer

Records/Evidence

B Swings

B Days

Fleet

Investigations

Accreditation

A Graves

Traffic

Facilities

Crime Analyst Perry

Outreach

Volunteer Coordinator

B Graves

FTO

ProAct

NRO’s

Crime Analyst Werre

Technology

Crime Analyst McMillan

SRO’s

Recognition Committee Co-Chair

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P A T R O L A N D K - 9

K-9 Redmond’s K-9 Unit combines the intelligence and judgment of a very motivated police officer with the superior physical senses of smell and hearing of a highly trained German Shepard dog. K-9 Officer Dan Smith and Police Dog Remington “Remy” started on August 21, 2014. Officer Smith and Remy are highly trained to be deployed to track and capture suspects. K-9 Remy is certified by the Washington State Police K-9 Association (WSPCA) in patrol work and trains regularly with other eastside K-9 units. In addition to their regular patrol duties, Officer Smith and Remy provide support to the Lake Washington School District, crime prevention programs, and community events such as Derby Days.

PATROL The Patrol Division is the largest and most visible division in the Redmond Police Department and is viewed as the leading edge of our departments diverse services to the community. The men and women who serve in patrol are highly trained professionals who keep our city safe by engaging in proven traditional law enforcement activities complemented with the latest innovative strategies based on Community and Problem Based Policing models. Currently, the Patrol Division is assigned 39 officers with six lieutenant-supervisors. The officers and lieutenants are deployed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Patrol works four 10-hour days which provides daily shift overlap and weekly opportunities for training and special projects/enforcement activities. The normal 10-hour work day for a patrol officer consists of responding to both urgent and routine calls for service reported from Redmond’s residents, businesses and visitors. Each year, officers are assigned to a specific geographic area (district) to establish long-term relationships within the community. Police, residents, and businesses work together to create a

community of good neighbors. When not assigned to calls for service, patrol officers make vehicle stops, check suspicious persons, perform welfare checks with persons who may be endangered or need assistance and proactively patrol their assigned geographic districts. Many patrol officers have specialized training and serve in additional capacities such as instructors for firearms, defensive tactics and emergency vehicle operation. These assignments provide opportunities for career development for individual officers.

WHAT WE DO PATROL DISTRICTS TO CREATE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOCUS ON DEVELOPING COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS

Police Dog Remington “Remy”

REMAIN ACCOUNTABLE TO THE PUBLIC

PROVIDE EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE

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T R A F F I C

COLLISION INVESTIGATION The Traffic Division is highly trained to investigate non-injury and injury collisions as well as major collisions involving fatalities. Traffic officers train monthly to be prepared for major collisions. TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT Equipped with marked and unmarked vehicles, officers identify aggressive driving behaviors in the city. Although no one likes receiving a citation, it encourages all drivers to follow laws. Our goal is to help maintain a safe driving community, not only for vehicles, but for the many cyclists and pedestrians we have in Redmond.

The Traffic Division consists of a lieutenant, three motorcycle officers and three traffic officers. They are responsible for investigating the majority of collisions within the city. They also handle technical collision investigation, selective enforcement, school zone enforcement, traffic control, DUI enforcement, traffic safety education and special event management. In an effort to reduce violations and collisions, traffic officers make efforts to identify problem corridors and intersections. They also consult with city traffic engineers who design traffic infrastructure and signage.

TRAFFIC COLLISIONS 2017: 883 FATAL (1) INJURY (191) NON-INJURY (691) 2016: 968 FATAL (3) INJURY (246) NON-INJURY (719) 2015: 972 FATAL (4) INJURY (211) NON-INJURY (757)

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I N V E S T I G A T I O N S

The Complex Investigations Division is comprised of three investigative units, one computer forensics specialist and one police support administrative assistant. The General Investigations Unit is primarily responsible for investigating financial, property and persons crimes. The Family Violence Unit is comprised of one detective and a legal advocate. This unit works particularly difficult cases, following up on domestic violence cases and investigating Child Protective Service and Adult Protective Service referrals. The legal advocate assists domestic violence victims with court room assistance, safety planning and referrals for other services and assistance. The Crime Analysis Unit consists of one general analyst and an auto theft analyst who operates within a regional auto theft investigation network called ATTACK. There is also one regional financial fraud and identity theft analyst who is grant funded. This year, the division investigated 464 cases deemed complex, spanning the person and property crime spectrum. Two hundred and fifty (250) of those cases were closed with either an arrest, or closed with an “exceptional” status, indicating the case was linked through inter-agency networking to multiple cases outside our jurisdiction. The Pro-Act Unit is a plain clothes team that primarily investigates auto theft and property crimes, but also assists with any other investigations requiring non-uniform operations. Pro-Act led numerous successful investigations in 2017 in Redmond and around the Eastside.

INVESTIGATION CASES 2016 CASES ASSIGNED TO INVESTIGATORS (250) INVESTIGATION CASES CLEARED (107) PERCENT CLEARED (48.9%) 2017 CASES ASSIGNED TO INVESTIGATORS (269) INVESTIGATION CASES CLEARED (111) PERCENT CLEARED (51.2%)

*Excludes Pro-Act Team Investigations

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C O MM U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T

The 2017 reorganization expanded the scope of the Outreach Division, splitting it into two teams. The Neighborhood Resource Officer Team added personnel and moved to working full time as a Bike Team. The Community Engagement Sergeant position was created to oversee the School Resource Officers, Public Engagement and Information, Crime Prevention, Volunteers and other duties. In 2017 Community Engagement was led by Sgt. Julie Beard. Community policing is not just a catch phrase for us—it is integral to our entire department. We know that our community makes our police force stronger and we can learn from each other. Providing tours to local Scouts and youth groups and attending community events to distribute crime prevention information gives us the chance to interact with those we serve. CRIME PREVENTION The Crime Prevention Coordinators work directly with community members and groups to educate residents and businesses on ways to prevent crime. RPD has two Crime Prevention Coordinators, both of whom worked as Police Support Officers for many years and have an intimate knowledge of crime trends the city faces. Our Crime Prevention Team tracks issues and reaches out to affected communities to provide tips and information on how to make their environment safer. Some common themes are preventing car prowls, personal safety, home security and bike theft prevention. In 2017, the Crime Prevention Team continued coordinating many classes and programs to encourage engagement with our community and provided great public safety information to the people of Redmond. One such event is Coffee with a Cop, an informal talk session held at coffee shops around town every few months. Officers host a casual meet and greet with residents and employees, answering questions and hearing whatever concerns are on their minds. National Night Out is the largest annual event coordinated by Crime Prevention. Each August the team works with neighborhood groups to coordinate police, fire and city government visits to parties to discuss how to make our communities stronger and safer. In 2017,

allow both media and our community to get real time information and quick responses to questions. We also created a Redmond Police Blotter (www.redmondpoliceblotter.com) where we post weekly crime reports, breaking news, upcoming events and safety tips on an easily accessible format. The blotter has proven to be yet another way to provide thorough and timely information to the public. The Public Engagement Coordinator also works closely with Crime Prevention and the Community Engagement Sergeant in promoting, planning and attending events and classes. 2017 AT A GLANCE 143 EVENTS, TOURS, AND CLASSES 10,700 PEOPLE (ATTENDEES AND THOSE INTERACTED WITH) 37 VOLUNTEERS 3,261 VOLUNTEER HOURS $97,960 DOLLAR SAVINGS FOR THE CITY

we visited 63 different gatherings! Other classes and programs coordinated by Crime Prevention include our Citizen Academy, Neighborhood Watch, Women’s Personal Safety and Active Shooter ALICE training. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS School Resource Officers (SROs) are important partners for schools, keeping campuses safe and mentoring students to remain focused and on the right track. Lake Washington School District and the RPD provide three SROs assigned to Redmond Middle School, Rose Hill Middle School and Redmond High School. These officers have built vital relationships with teachers, students and parents and are able to intervene quickly and effectively when safety issues arise. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND ENGAGEMENT RPD’s Public Information and Engagement Coordinator is the primary person responsible for media requests for interviews from the department and acting as spokesperson during breaking news incidents. This role also produces and monitors social media content and creates multimedia messaging and videos on a myriad of public safety topics. In 2017, RPD increased its social media presence and is now active on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Nextdoor. These platforms

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B I K E T E A M A N D H O M E L E S S O U T R E A C H

HOMELESS OUTREACH The Bike Team works closely with City Homeless Outreach Specialist, Kent Hay, who often responds alongside police to assist and assess the best course of action. Having someone with years of homeless outreach and problem-solving experience responding with officers is an invaluable resource when determining what services and assistance one might need. Services are provided to homeless people through direct outreach and through the Next Steps Resource Center hosted at the Redmond Library, safe parking program sites, and at the Together Center. Redmond Police collaborate with many other groups and organizations throughout the city, around the Eastside and greater King County to locate and offer appropriate services. Health and Safety remain the Redmond Police Department’s top priorities when addressing the homeless issues in our City. Learn more about City of Redmond Homeless Outreach efforts: www.redmond.gov/homelessness .

BIKE TEAM The Bike Team was formed in 2017 to be another resource for the department to respond quickly and with agility to issues in the downtown area. The team of four officers is led by Sgt. Patty Neorr who previously led the Neighborhood Resource Officer Team. The Department has quickly learned the multitude of benefits of having officers on bikes. In times of heavy traffic, our Bike Officers often can arrive on scene before patrol cars can weave their way through congested streets. Bicycles also allow officers to nimbly track suspects and administer assistance on the numerous parks and trails throughout the City of Redmond. In addition to these primary functions, the Bike Team often assists Pro-Act with investigations, supports Patrol Officers and collaborates with Community Engagement on events and outreach activities around Redmond and beyond.

Kent Hay, City Homeless Outreach Specialist

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V O L U N T E E R S / P U B L I C S A F E T Y A D V I S O R Y B O A R D ( P S A B )

VOLUNTEERS The department Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS) program is robust and consists of volunteers working in various capacities including: disabled parking enforcement, fingerprinting for concealed firearms permits, >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16

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