Elk Grove Police Department
Elk Grove Police Department2016 Annual ReportProud to ServeSworn to Protect
Message from the ChiefIt is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Elk Grove Police Department’s 2016Annual Report. The purpose of this report is to provide our community with a year-endreview, along with information highlighting the efforts of our team. Our organization ismade up of highly motivated paid staff and volunteers who appreciate the very specialnature of our diverse, vibrant city.2016 was a year during which our organization saw a significant number of retirements,promotions, and newly hired employees. While we have a number of people holding newpositions in the organization, we are committed to enhancing the already high quality of lifeenjoyed by those who live, work and visit Elk Grove. The relationship of mutual support andtrust we share with our community is incredibly important and not something we take forgranted. We are committed to providing public safety service in a manner which treatspeople fairly and compassionately, while vigilantly fighting crime in our city.It is my sincere hope that you find the information contained in this report useful andinformative. It is my honor to serve alongside the members of the Elk Grove PoliceDepartment and I am proud of their dedicated efforts as we work in partnership with ourcommunity.Respectfully,– Chief of PoliceElk Grove PD Annual Report
City CouncilSteve LyMayorDarren SuenCouncilmemberDistrict 1Elk Grove PD Annual ReportPat HumeCouncilmemberDistrict 2Steven DetrickVice MayorDistrict 3Stephanie NguyenCouncilmemberDistrict 4
Elk Grove, CaliforniaCity Manager:Laura S. GillIncorporated: July 1, 200042 square milesMedian Household Income: 84,82795.99% employment rate*Demographics: White- 46% Asian- 26% Hispanic- 18% Black or African American- 11% Multirace- 8% American Indian- 1% Pacific Islander- 1%Located next to Sacramento, California’s State Capital,Elk Grove is a vibrant place to live, work, play, andraise a family. Elk Grove has over 8,700 businesses,over 90 parks, many award winning schools, andoffers an array of sports and cultural activities.With a population of over 167,000 residents, ElkGrove is the second largest city in Sacramento Countyand continues to grow. Elk Grove takes pride in it’sculturally diverse community and is ranked as the 7thmost racially diverse city in the country.Elk Grove has a small town feel, yet much to offer–dining, shopping, and community events. It is a citydedicated to providing quality of life to all, bothresidents and visitors.*Source: U.S. Census BureauElk Grove PD Annual Report
Elk Grove Police DepartmentThe Elk Grove Police Department is dedicated toproviding the highest level of public safety to thecommunity it serves. Preventing and suppressing crimeare of utmost importance and Elk Grove PD officers arewell trained in providing quality enforcement to aide inthese efforts.The Elk Grove Police Department places extreme valuein public trust which is maintained through integrity,transparency, and a commitment to excellence.The men and women of the department focus oncommunity-oriented policing. They partner withneighborhoods and communities and strive to connect,engage, and build relationships with residents in aneffort to enhance their quality of life.Elk Grove PD Annual ReportPolice Chief:Bryan NoblettInvestigative Services DivisionCommander:Captain Timothy AlbrightField Services Division Commander:Captain Paul SolomonSupport Services Division Manager:Lynn BowlerSworn Officers:140Professional Staff:86Divisions:Field Services DivisionInvestigative Services DivisionSupport Services DivisionAdministrative Services Division
Organizational StructureOffice of the ChiefChief Bryan NoblettField Services DivisionCaptain Paul SolomonAdministrative ServicesDivisionInvestigative ServicesDivisionSupport Services DivisionChief Bryan NoblettCaptain Timothy AlbrightLynn BowlerPatrolProfessionalStandards BureauTraffic BureauInformationTechnology BureauK-9 UnitInvestigations BureauDivision ManagerCommunity ResourcesBureauDetective UnitPOP/Youth UnitStreet Crimes UnitAnimal Services UnitForensics UnitCrime Prevention UnitCommunicationsBureauRecords BureauProperty/EvidenceBureauVolunteer Unit (VIPS)Elk Grove PD Annual Report
EGPD BeatsThe City of Elk Grove has been divided intofive beats. Officers are assigned to a beateach year, enabling them to buildrelationships within our community, addresspotential crime-related problems, andengage in community-oriented policingwithin their beat.Elk Grove PD has three Lieutenants assignedas Watch Commanders who coordinate theorganization, staffing, and operationalactivities for Field Services. In addition, theWatch Commanders identify opportunitiesfor improving police service deliverymethods and procedures by collaboratingwith our citizens, businesses, communitybased organizations, and faith-basedorganizations.Elk Grove PD Annual Report
Crime in Elk GroveThe City of Elk Grove experienced adecrease in most crime categories from2015 to 2016. The 2016 data, on thispage, is considered preliminary and willbe finalized in the coming months.Assault20167062015751Criminal Homicide201620155892294Motor Vehicle 016Burglary208105Rape2015 Elk Grove PD received 180,000in grant funding from the U.S.Department of Justice Office onViolence Against Women, whichallowed our Domestic ViolenceResponse Team to serve 285domestic violence and sexualassault victims in 2016.237201696DID YOU KNOW?Larceny5133 Elk Grove PD received 160,000in 2016 from the County ofSacramento for participation inthe Sacramento Area VehicleTheft Reduction Unit. Thesefunds were used to combatvehicle thefts in our city.Elk Grove PD Annual Report
Field Services DivisionDivision Commander:Captain Paul SolomonWatch Commanders:Lt. Audrey HaugLt. Elizabeth McClungLt. Dan SchneppleTraffic Bureau Manager:Lt. Eric WhiteUnits:PatrolTrafficSchool ResourceCrisis ResponseCanineThe Field Services Division provides essential police services to our community. It isthe largest division within the Department and is staffed by 102 sworn andprofessional personnel, accounting for approximately 48% of the Department’sworkforce.Patrol officers respond to calls for service and are generally the first contact a citizenhas with our Department. When they are not responding to calls, patrol officersengage in the Department philosophy of community-oriented policing.The Traffic Bureau operates to reduce vehicular accidents and injuries and facilitatesthe flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic by encouraging compliance with trafficregulations. Their planning and facilitation of traffic management allows the City ofElk Grove to provide community events throughout the year to citizens.The School Resource Unit works in partnership with the Elk Grove Unified SchoolDistrict and Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department in an effort to ensure ourschools are a safe, educational environment for our youth.The Crisis Response Unit consists of Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) and theHostage Negotiation Team. Their extensive training ensures they are tacticallyprepared for potential high risk situations.Elk Grove PD Annual Report
Field Services Division: Patrol and TrafficDID YOU KNOW?5.357%Average Response Time (inminutes) To Priority 1 CallsPriority 1 Calls RespondedTo Within 5 Minutes908258*Priority 1 CallsDUI Arrests1,182Collision Reports27Canine DemonstrationsTo Our Community Elk Grove PD received 190,000 in grantfunding in 2016 from the Office of TrafficSafety to implement Selective TrafficEnforcement Programs in an effort to preventtraffic-related injuries and deaths. Ourdepartment used a portion of the funding toconduct 5 DUI checkpoints, 100 DUIsaturation patrols, 33 distracted driveroperations, and 24 bike/pedestrianoperations. All Elk Grove PD marked patrol vehicles areequipped with in-car cameras. The testing and implementation of body-worncameras began in mid-2016 with a goal ofequipping all sworn Elk Grove PD personnelby the end of 2017.*Priority 1 Call – In-progress felony, in-progress crime against person,or an incident where there is a high risk for harm against a person.Elk Grove PD Annual Report
Field Services Division: Canine UnitThe Canine Unit’s primary purpose is to assist patrol, increasing safety forboth officers and citizens. Continual training allows our canines and theirhandlers to safely locate and take into custody suspects who haveconcealed themselves or refuse to surrender. Our canines assist in trackingand locating evidence and narcotics. Our canines and their handlers alsoprovide numerous public awareness demonstrations to our communitythroughout the year.We sincerely appreciatethe outpouring of supportand concern for our K9,Blu, who was shot whileassisting his handler inapprehendingmultipleoffenders. Blu is doing welland on the road torecovery!Elk Grove PD Annual ReportArgoKyeAlexRomanBlu
Investigative Services DivisionDivision Commander:Captain Timothy AlbrightCommunity ResourcesBureau Manager:Lt. Scott FrenchInvestigations BureauManager:Lt. Paul KentUnits:DetectiveStreet CrimesForensicsAnimal ServicesPOP/YouthCrime PreventionVolunteers (VIPS)The Investigative Services Division provides an array of services to our community. Frominvestigating the most serious crimes to reuniting animals with their owners, the unitswithin this division are key components to Elk Grove PD’s overall commitment toexcellence.The Detective Unit investigates the most serious felony and misdemeanor crimes takingplace in the City of Elk Grove. They partner with regional, state, and federal agencies todevelop long-term problem solving approaches to investigating crime.Elk Grove PD partners with Women Escaping A Violent Environment (WEAVE) and ChildProtective Services (CPS) in an effort to end family violence. Our in-house advocates playa critical role in counseling, educating, and assisting victims. It was reported by theSacramento Grand Jury Report on Domestic Violence and Regional Law Enforcement thatEGPD is a model program that protects victims and creates safer communities.The Street Crimes Unit investigates narcotics cases, gang activity, vice, and humantrafficking. They work closely with the Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. PostalService (identity and cluster mailbox theft), and the FBI (nationwide outreach targetingunderage prostitution and human trafficking).The Forensics Unit responds to and processes all major crime scenes. Their meticulousevidence collection and fingerprint analysis aides in identifying suspects and cases beingsolved.Elk Grove PD Annual Report
Investigative Services DivisionDID YOU KNOW? Elk Grove PD holds a seat on the U.S. AttorneyGeneral’s Hate Crimes Task Force, whichensures hate crimes are investigated, suspectsare prosecuted, and victims receive counseling.900188Cases Investigated ByDetectivesMissing Person CasesInvestigated And Solved Elk Grove PD is fortunate to be one of the onlyagencies with both full-time WEAVE and CPSadvocates.300285Domestic Violence CasesInvestigated By DetectivesVictims Assisted ByWEAVE Advocate Elk Grove PD partners with My Sisters Houseand Sacramento Domestic Violence Partnershipin an effort to end family violence and sexualassault.30343Crime Scenes Processed ByForensics UnitPositive Identification HitsOn Latent Fingerprints Elk Grove PD collaborates with SacramentoValley High-Tech Crimes Task Force andSacramento Internet Crimes Against Childrenfor assistance with computer forensics and tocombat child pornography. Elk Grove PD is developing a Family ServicesUnit that will focus on domestic violence, elderabuse, crimes against children, and publiceducation.Elk Grove PD Annual Report
Investigative Services Division: POP/Crime Prevention UnitsThe Problem Oriented Policing (POP) and Crime Prevention Unitsare the core of Elk Grove PD’s community-oriented approach topolicing. POP officers seek to identify community problems anddevelop responses that enhance quality of life. Both units areimmersed in our community and neighborhoods, providingcommunity awareness programs and educating citizens onpreventing crime.DID YOU KNOW? Elk Grove PD has a Juvenile Diversion programthat provided several prison tours in 2016. Elk Grove hosts a program called Safety Towneach year that introduces incomingkindergarteners to safety awareness. Elk Grove PD partners with CSD Fire Departmentto deliver toys and food to families and children’shospitals.26159Neighborhood WatchGroups In Our CommunityCrime Prevention MeetingsFacilitated Elk Grove PD participates in National Night Out,visiting neighborhood parties and developingpartnerships with our citizens.5166 Community Focused EventsOffered To Our CommunityCitizens AcademyGraduatesElk Grove PD participates in a program calledProject Lifesaver that helps locate individualswith cognitive disorders if they wander awayfrom home. Elk Grove PD offers an 11 week Citizens’ Academywhich covers many aspects of municipal policing. The Office of Traffic Safety awarded EGPD 62,000 for the Before the Impact program thateducates drivers on the dangers of distracted andimpaired driving.7438Families Served During ToyProjectNational Night OutParties Attended By POPElk Grove PD Annual Report
Investigative Services Division: Animal Services UnitDID YOU KNOW? You are required to obtain ananimal license for all cats and dogsin the City of Elk Grove. More infocan be found at:http://www.elkgrovecity.org/In the summer of 2019, Elk Groveanticipates opening our very ownAnimal Shelter! The City of ElkGrove will have the ability to assistanimal owners with services andprograms that are currently onlyavailable through the County ofSacramento.ELK GROVE ANIMALSHELTERElk Grove PD Annual ReportThe Animal Services Unit works seven days a week, responding to animalservice calls and providing a variety of services and events to the communitythroughout the year. In 2016, they hosted many local pet adoption eventswhich resulted in shelter animals finding “forever” homes and they alsohosted an annual community event known as Dog Days of Summer.On World Rabies Day the Animal Services employees assisted in vaccinatingand microchipping hundreds of pets. The senior community was able toreceive these services for free during a free pet health event. The animallicensing and microchipping that takes place through the Bring Them Homeprogram allows for hundreds of lost pets to be reunited with their owners.20384Local Pet Adoption EventsLost Pets Returned Home9,792Animal Related Calls ForService Responded To4,400Animal Licenses Issued
Volunteers Emergency call-outteams Illegal sign removal Parking Citations Vacation checks Parks PatrolElk Grove PD has over 50 volunteers that provideinvaluable services to most areas of our department on aregular basis. In 2016, our volunteers donated over13,000 hours of their time. Many of our special eventsand daily operations would not function as efficientlywithout the service of our wonderful volunteers.In 2016, our volunteers received the City of Elk GroveMayor’s Volunteer Award and were also namedHonorable Mention for the Best Law Enforcement Teamby the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Fingerprinting Police departmenttours Citizen report taking Service CenterstaffingDID YOU KNOW? Partnering withProperty andEvidence,Forensics andInvestigationsEGPD’s volunteers and detectives are working together toimplement an Elder Fraud Prevention team. The programwill aide in preventing Elder Fraud by educating citizensvia presentations, drop-by visits at senior centers, socialmedia, and a fraud hotline.Elk Grove PD Annual Report
Support Services DivisionDivision Manager:Lynn BowlerCommunications BureauManager:Tiffany FordProperty & EvidenceBureau Manager:Kevin CorcoranRecords Bureau Manager:Delfina FrancoThe Support Services Division consists of 36 professional staff members thatgo above and beyond on a daily basis to support the overall mission of ourdepartment. They are the “unsung heroes” that keep the department runningsmoothly behind the scenes.The Communications Bureau (Dispatch) handles both emergency and nonemergency calls. They play a pivotal role in the Department’s efforts to meetcitizen needs for our officers’ services, ensuring resources are deployedrapidly and efficiently.The Property and Evidence Bureau is responsible for receiving, preserving,safeguarding, and disposing of crime evidence. They ensure evidence ishandled in accordance to the law, which aides in the prosecution of criminaloffenders.The Records Bureau maintains the accuracy and integrity of police records.They serve as a liaison between our Department and other law enforcementagencies, government agencies, and the public. They also operate our servicecenter, approve online reports, and release records.Elk Grove PD Annual Report
Support Services Division2,207937Online Reports AcceptedDrug Items Seized3,0007,749Report Requests ProcessedProperty Items Booked97.45%189-1-1 Calls AnsweredWithin 10 SecondsCommunity AlertNotifications Launched81156,737Crime Guns BookedCalls Received By DispatchDID YOU KNOW? You can have a correctable citation signed off,submit a local criminal background checkrequest, and receive copies of incident andtraffic collision reports free of charge at ourservice center. You can file a report online athttp://www.elkgrovepd.org/ You can sign up to receive emergency andinformational community notification alertsat sacramento-alert.org Reported lost or stolen serialized property isentered in a statewide database to aide in thereturn to the owner. You can request reports via email atrecordsrequest@elkgrovepd.orgElk Grove PD Annual Report
Professional Standards75Use Of Force Incidents60,590Officer Contact With CitizensIn 2016, most of Elk Grove PD’s use of force incidents took place followingcalls for service and frequently resulted in an arrest. Elk Grove PD has aUse of Force Review Board that objectively evaluates each use of force byits members to ensure the force was lawful, appropriate, and consistentwith training and policy. We are unique in that each incident is reviewedfrom the bottom up, culminating in the Chief of Police reviewing each andevery use of force.12%Force Used During Contacts1,9662016 USES OF FORCEDeadly sKinetic Energy3%3.2%Strike5%Taser7%Force Used During ArrestsBaton0.5%Elk Grove PD Annual Report
Professional StandardsIn 2016, Elk Grove PD received 17 formal complaints– 9citizen complaints and 8 internally generated complaints.Only one of the complaints alleged excessive force wasused, and it was exonerated. Each complaint goes throughan investigative process and corrective or disciplinaryaction is taken when necessary.Dispositions for 2016 complaints:Unfounded: 2Exonerated: 1Not sustained: 2Sustained: 5In Process: 7UnfoundedWhen the investigation discloses that the allegation is nottrue. Complaints that are determined to be frivolous will fallwithin the classification of unfounded.ExoneratedWhen the investigation clearly established that the actions ofthe member that formed the basis for the complaint are notviolations of law or Department policy.Not sustained When the investigation discloses that there is insufficientevidence to sustain the complaint or fully exonerate themember.SustainedWhen the investigation discloses sufficient evidence toestablish that the act occurred and it constituted misconduct.In ProcessCurrently undergoing the investigative process.Elk Grove police officers attend 40 hours ofprofessional training annually on a variety oftopics such as de-escalation and verbalcommunication. Continued training aides ourofficers in providing efficient and effectiveservice to our citizens.Elk Grove PD is implementing PrincipledPolicing training for our officers, wh
Elk Grove PD Annual Report The Elk Grove Police Department is dedicated to providing the highest level of public safety to the community it serves. Preventing and suppressing crime are of utmost importance and Elk Grove PD officers are well trained in providing quality enforcement to aide in these efforts.
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