November 2015 City of Gainesville
Gainesville Police Department November 2015 City of Gainesville Citizens Academy Prepared by: Ofc. Ben Tobias, PIO Our Vision and Mission GPD Vision: GPD Mission:
Gainesville is a safe andhealthy community. GPD Mission: Together as a communitywe foster order, safety and freedom. 2015 Goals Continue to effectively manage crime to ensure a safe community. Increase the trust between GPD and the community it serves. Ensure our actions are compassionate, consistent and constitutional. Enhance the abilities of GPD through training and equipment. Foster community engagement utilizing the philosophy of Community Oriented Policing. Promote command positions and hire new officers to replace retirees. Ensure that problem oriented policing projects are a main staple of GPD. Increase the diversity of GPD employees. Recap of 2014 Goals Opening of the Operations Building, 545 NW 8th Ave. Strengthen our community policing commitments throughpartnerships and training. Implement and embrace DMC strategies in all of the neighborhoodsthat we serve and protect. Created the Youth and Community Services Division Created an online reporting system for citizens to report crime Roll-out the patrol schedule which provides more sworn officer presence during peak calls for service (CFS). By The Numbers Personnel Allocation Sworn 305
Civilian68 FTE approx. 36 part-time (includes School Crossing Guards) 2014 Calls for service ,005 Arrests ,764 Sworn Complaints Traffic Citations ,254 Written reports ,395 Crime Comparison 2013-2014 Total Part I Crimes 5,792 5,397 - 6.82%
Percent Change Murder 6 2 -66.6% Rape 71 103 + 45.0% Robbery 155 150 -3.2% Aggravated Assaults 574 562 -2.1% Burglary 742 594 - 19.9% Larceny 4,000 3,688 -7.8% Motor Vehicle Thefts 244 298 % Total Part I Crimes 5,792 5,397 - 6.82% Command Staff Chief Tony Jones Major Rick Hanna
Lee Libby Legal Advisor Lt. Mike Schibuola Professional Standards Division MajorRick Hanna Captain Jorge Campos Operations and InvestigationsBureauCommander Captain Anthony Ferrara Administrative Services Bureau Commander Office of the Major Operations Bureau Administrative Services Bureau
Investigations Bureau Professional Standards Division Public Information Officer Special Investigations (Narcotics) Negotiation Response Team (NRT) Special Weapons & Tactics (SWAT) Honor Guard Major Rick Hanna Lieutenant Mike Schibuola Lieutenant Matt Nechodom
Office of the Major LieutenantMike Schibuola Sergeant Steve Hayes Professional Standards Division Operational Skills Unit (Training) Strategic Services Unit Internal Affairs Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) LieutenantMatt Nechodom Special Investigations Division Gainesville-Alachua CountyDrug Task Force (GACDTF) Drug Enforcement Agency High Intensity DrugTrafficking Areas (HIDTA) Highway Enforcement Team Officer Ben Tobias Public Information Officer Department Spokesman Operations Bureau Commander
Captain Jorge Campos OperationsBureau Commander Lt. Bruce Giles District 1 XO Lt. Rob Koehler District 2 XO Lt. Jeff Blundell Specialty Units District 1 Overview West & Southwest Gainesville
Surrounds the University of Florida Neighborhoods & large apartment complexes Business corridors University Avenue / Newberry Road Oaks Mall University Context Area SW 13th Street SW 34th Street & Archer Road Principle Concerns: Burglaries & Thefts (Scooters & Mopeds) Traffic Neighborhood issues such as alcohol related crimes, noise,parties, parking, & occupancy Lt. Bruce Giles District 1 XO District 2 Overview East and Center City
Downtown / Hospitality and Innovation Square Neighborhoods & large apartment complexes Alachua County Fairground Events Grace Marketplace / Dignity Village Duval Neighborhood Initiative Principle Concerns: Street level drug areas Gang activity Burglaries and Thefts Lt. Rob Koehler District 2 XO Specialty Units Airport Unit Joint Aviation Unit Downtown Unit
Mounted Patrol Unit K-9 Unit Traffic Safety Team Special Operations Unit (SOU) Advanced Law Enforcement Rifle Team (ALERT) Lt. Jeff Blundell Specialty Units Crime Analysts Mary Vaught Ericka Jackson
Operations Bureau Mary Vaught Criminal Investigations Division Dr. Shefali Tripathi Youth and Community Services Division Investigations Bureau
Lt. Mike Schentrup Lt. Steve Weaver Captain Jorge Campos Investigations Bureau Commander Youth and Community Services Division Criminal Investigation Division Crimes Against Persons Unit Crimes Against Property Unit Domestic Violence Unit Forensic Crime Unit US Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC) Victim Advocates Community Outreach Coordinator DMC / System of Care School Resource Officers Gang Unit Crime Prevention Reichert / BOLD Cadets / Explorers Youth and Community Services
Lt. Steve Weaver Corporal Jen Reedy Sgt.Audrey Mazzuca Sgt. Greg Armagost Crime Prevention Cadets / Explorers Volunteers Citizens on Patrol DMC / System of Care Youth Gang Unit Black on Black CrimeTask Force Restorative Justice School ResourceOfficer Program Officer Nicole Lardner
Crime Prevention Unit Corporal Jen Reedy Officer Ernest Graham Officer Nicole Lardner Officer Justin Torres On-Line Disproportionate Minority Contact
Applied and received a two-year grant fromthe Center for Childrens Law and Policy. Leading the efforts in reducing the arrests of African-American youth in our schools and our community. Developed alternatives to arrests through our collaboration with Meridian and CDS. Give the officers and supervisors other options besides arresting our youth. Demand the issuance of civil citations for first time misdemeanor offenders. Police / Youth Dialogue
Monthly meeting involving officerswith at-risk youth utilizing communityconferencing techniques. Breakdown and understand behavior ofyouth and officers. Learn about brain developmentnature vs nurture. One-on-one dinner between the youth andthe officer. Discuss similarities hope and dreams. Role playing flip the script let the kids becops. Consequence and decision makingdiscussion. School to Prison Pipeline
Meets at GPD with: DJJ, Judiciary, SBAC, CDS , Camelot, Partnerships for Strong Families, River Phoenix Peace Building Foundation, ASO, Teen Court, School Board Member Eileen Roy, City Commissioner Hinson-Rawls, State Attorneys Office, University of Florida GOAL? Develop a System of Care to address the needs of our youth prior to entering the Criminal Justice System and Develop intervention programs for those already in the Criminal Justice System. 2014 Results:We reduced VOP arrests in City schools by 90%.We reduced campus arrests in City schools by 35%. Reichert House After school program designed for 2nd12th grade youth who are in need of assistance in making the transition from adolescence to adulthood. The Reichert House is operated in a paramilitary fashion. The program has a middle school and separate high school component. The Reichert House offers a combination of discipline, work, and social and recreational activities which foster a balanced environment for those enrolled. STEM Center A sampling of the activities and events that occur each year include: Academic assistance Etiquette training Employment through YES program Trips to local institutions and othercities and theme parks in the region Anger/Stress managementtechniques and training Vocational training Community Service Nightly meals in a traditionalfamily setting BOLD Program Brave Overt Leaders of Distinction (BOLD) is a re-entry program designed for young men 16-24 Participants have been in the criminal justice system and need assistance with their path towards personal success. Participants lack a high school diploma or GED and are currently unemployed BOLD provides education, work and life experience Gainesville Police Explorers
Explorer Post 917 began over 30 years ago, and is a youth program for high school students interested in law enforcement. Explorers gain knowledge of the law, develop importance of community service, leadership qualities and responsibility.Post 917 is chartered through the Boy Scouts of America and is sponsored by GPD.Explorers are volunteers and receive community service hours, which averages over 4,000 community service hours a year for the Gainesville Community. Post 917 is a member of the Florida Association of Police Explorers (FAPE).Explorers compete for awards and prizes.A competition team travels statewide to events competing and representing Post 917. Requirements for Post 917: 14-20 years old (in or entering school) Must be in school and maintain a C average or better No major criminal charges Free of drugs, alcohol and smoking Parental Consent Administrative Services Bureau
Lieutenant Whitney Stout LieutenantJoe Raulerson Personnel and Fiscal Accountability Division Logistical Support Division Captain Anthony Ferrara Fleet / Facilities Management Court Liaison Permitting / Special Events Property & Evidence Records Taxis / Vehicles for Hire Personnel Payroll Fiscal & Budget Emergency Management Grants Information Technology Lisa Redmon HR Specialist Community Outreach Silver Santa Summer Heatwave Citizens Academy
Kids Kamps Helpers and Heroes Walks with the Chief Silver Santa Volunteer Programs Citizens Academy Alumni Citizens Academy
Citizens on Patrol Reserves & Auxiliary Aid in the reduction of crime Strengthen the relationship between the community and the Gainesville Police Department. Safety and security within our neighborhoods. Police Advisory Council and Monthly Minister Meetings
Pastors blessing Chief Jones on National Day of Prayer