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Virginia Beach Police Department 2016 Annual Report 1 Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. City Manager David L. Hansen Chief of Police James A. Cervera Prepared by: Support Division Manager C. Thomas Mitchell Office of Planning & Analysis Planning & Analysis Coordinator Afton M. Oglesby Project Staff Katherine L. Alderman Kelly E. Hungerford Jeremiah C. Ong 2 Virginia Beach Police Department 2016 Annual Report Table of Contents Letter from the Chief 4 Mission Statement, Vision, & Core Values 5 Organizational Chart 6-7 Personnel & Budget Information 8-9 Internal Awards 10 External Awards 11 Retirements, Promotions, & Degrees 12 City Map 13 Department Highlights 14-30 Reported Crimes 31-36 Arrests 37 National Crime Rate Comparison 38 Regional Crime Rate Comparison 39 Calls for Service 40-44 Traffic 45-49 A Year in Pictures 50 Special Thanks to.... City Photographer Craig McClure and all the other department members who supplied images for this report. Police Payroll, Lieutenant J. L. Gandy, Emergency Communications & Citizen Services, Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, the police departments of South Hampton Roads, and the FBI for providing data and/or support in the production of this report. Virginia Beach Police Department 2016 Annual Report 3 DEPARTMENT OF POLICE MUNICIPAL CENTER OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE BUILDING 11 (757) 385-4141 2509 PRINCESS ANNE ROAD FAX (757) 427-9163 VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23456-9064 Dear Mr. Hansen: I am pleased to present you with the 2016 Annual Report. This report provides selected highlights of the many accomplishments, initiatives, and programs involving the dedicated men and women of the Virginia Beach Police Department. The report also includes a statistical review of reported crime, calls for service, traffic data, and crashes. The Department achieved many accomplishments and initiated a number of special programs this past year. The Traffic Safety Unit was awarded the John T. Hanna Award for “Law Enforcement Initiatives.” The VBPD began to issue revive kits to officers becoming the first agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia to deploy the Naloxone antidote. Coffee with a Cop was started in 2016 to allow citizens to talk with officers in a relaxed environment. In 2016, total Part I Crimes for Virginia Beach decreased by 1.1 percent, or 119 crimes. Violent crimes in Virginia Beach comprised only 7.0 percent of our total reported Part I Crimes and increased by 10.1 percent when compared to 2015. The Part I Crime rate for violent crimes is 1.6 per 1,000 residents. We also continue to maintain a crime clearance rate well above the national average for cities of similar size. Our continued low crime rate and above average clearance rate are the result of our exceptionally talented sworn and civilian members and the high level of involvement by members of our community. I am honored to lead such a talented, diverse, and committed team of officers and civilians as we continually seek to fulfill our mission: providing a safe community and improving the quality of life of our citizens. As always, I appreciate your continued support and that of City Council. Sincerely, James A. Cervera Chief of Police 4 Virginia Beach Police Department 2016 Annual Report Mission stateMent, Vision, & Core Values MISSION STATEMENT The Virginia Beach Police Department is committed to providing a safe community and improving the quality of life for all people. We accomplish this by delivering quality police services and enforcing laws with equity and impartiality. In partnership with the community, we reduce crime through public awareness. In meeting this objective, we demand of ourselves the highest professional standards and dedication to our core values. VISION The Virginia Beach Police Department will be the premier law enforcement agency setting the standard for excellence. Committed to those we serve, we adapt to change, while focusing on value-based principles, lifelong learning, and professional growth. CORE VALUES Professionalism…in our actions, conduct, and job performance. Constantly striving towards ever-rising standards. Respect…for all citizens, each other, and for differing points of view, regardless of age, race, gender, appearance, individual beliefs, or lifestyles. Integrity…truthful and honest, deserving of trust. Ethical. Being guided by the concept of fundamental fairness in everything we do. Doing what is right. Dedication…to the organization, each other, our families, and the citizens we serve. Unquestionable work ethic. Excellence…in everything we do. Seeking to improve and excel, always. PRIDE Virginia Beach Police Department 2016 Annual Report 5 OrganizatiOnal Chart Chief of Police James A. Cervera Executive Aide Lieutenant Public Affairs Office Executive Assistant Public Safety Attorney Associate City Attorney Operations Division Deputy Chief Anthony F. Zucaro, Jr. Volunteers Aide Sergeant Telephone Reporting Unit Police Chaplains Community Service Police IPS Program Manager First Precinct Third Precinct Night CDO Night CDO Captain Theresa A. Orr Captain David G. Squires Captain John T. Orr Captain Reo B. Hatfield, III Captain Kenneth A. Miller Second Precinct Special Operations Fourth Precinct Day CDO Captain Michael P. Ronan Captain Sean Adams Captain Tony T. Yarbrough Captain Benjamin D. Gonse Animal Control Crime Prevention Lieutenant Sergeant Animal Shelter Ready Response Manager Team Sergeant Auxiliary Police 6 Virginia Beach Police Department 2016 Annual Report OrganizatiOnal Chart Support Division Manager Investigative Profesional Standards C. Thomas Mitchell Division Division Deputy Chief Deputy Chief William T. Dean, Jr. Patrick L. Gallagher Financial Civilian Payroll Civilian Planning & Analysis Civilian Detective Bureau Special Investigations Professional Development Captain Laura L. Kaiser Captain Frank Genova, Jr. Captain Todd A. Jones Support Division Auto Office of Pawn Intelligence Lieutenant Theft Unit Internal Affairs Property and Crime Property Evidence Sergeant Interdiction Body Cameras Analysis Crime NCIC/VCIN Sergeant Forensics HR/Police Services Robbery Narcotics HR Coordinator Records Civilian Special Homicide Vice Victims Domestic Violence PhotoSafe Warrants Mission Persons False Alarm Uniform and Supply Sergeant Economic Crime Crime Solvers As of January 1, 2017 Virginia Beach Police Department 2016 Annual Report 7 Pers Onnel Authorized Full-Time Positions Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Number of Number of Position Positions Position Positions Sworn Police: Non-Sworn Personnel: Chief 1 Accountant III 1 Deputy Chief 3 Account Clerk 6 Captain 11 Account Clerk Supervisor 1 Lieutenant 26 Administrative Assistant 12 Sergeant 93 Administrative Specialist I 1 Master Police Officer 397 Administrative Technician 6 Police Officer 287 Animal Caretaker 2 Subtotal 818 Automotive Service Aide 4 Animal Control: Clerk 11 Animal Shelter Care Manager 1 Executive Assistant II 1 Animal Shelter Operations Supervisor 2 Forensic Photo Lab Specialist 1 Animal Control Supervisor 2 Forensic Services Technicians/Specialist 15 Animal Control Officer 21 Forensic Specialist Supervisor 3 Animal Control Exhibits Technician 2 Forensic Unit Supervisor 1 Animal Control Veterinarian 1 Investigative Division Office Supervisor 1 Animal Caretaker 10 Office Assistant 12 Clerk 4 Planning & Analysis Coordinator 1 Administrative Assistant 1 Police Offense Technician 3 Subtotal 44 Public Safety Support Services Supervisor 1 Business Application Specialist II 1 Source: 16/17 Fiscal Year Budget. Police Training Assistant 1 Precinct Desk Officer 24 Public Safety Analyst 3 Public Safety Data Services Assistant 17 Storekeeper 4 Support Division Manager 1 Victim Witness Caseworker 1 Subtotal 135 Grand Total 997 Police Budget Comparison Department Fiscal Year 2016/2017 $98,800,096 5.2% Total City Budget: $1,914,914,786 City Budget Non-Police $1,816,114,690 94.8% 8 Virginia Beach Police Department 2016 Annual Report Pers Onnel Distribution of Sworn Personnel By Division Other 6.0% Investigative Division 19.5% Operations Division 74.6% Average Years of Police Service by Rank Chief 39 Deputy Chief 32 Captain 29 Lieutenant 24 Sergeant 19 Master Police Officer 16 Police Officer 3 0.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0 40.0 Average Age by Rank Chief 62 Deputy Chief 56 Captain 53 Lieutenant 49 Sergeant 45 Master Police Officer 44 Police Officer 30 All Sworn 40 0 10203040506070 Virginia Beach Police Department 2016 Annual Report 9 i nternal awards MEDAL OF VALOR LIFE SAVING MEDAL Officer R. K. Bryant, II Master Police Officer D. K. Austin Officer D. J. Evans Master Police Officer S. D. Bryant Officer G. S. Yorgen Master Police Officer A. J. Edwards Master Police Officer C. R. Jachimiak Master Police Officer W. A. Morrow Master Police Officer J. M. Steffens Officer M. E. Blumling SILVER CROSS MEDAL Officer J. E. Bott Officer M. R. Cade Sergeant J. K. Cole Officer M. Cuartas Officer C. C. Daniels Officer B. P. Hoke Officer M. W. Jensen Officer J. L. Jordan, III Officer B. W. Morgan Officer J. D. Morrow, Jr. EDAL OF ERIT M M Officer E. W. Mabry Master Police Officer P. A. Davenport Officer J. W. Otranto Master Police Officer B. D. Decker Officer K. A. Pringle Master Police Officer D. R. Shoenbach Officer C. W. Serman Officer J. Abbattista, III Officer M. E. Shawkat Officer D. J. Evans Officer F. Silye, Jr. Officer B. M. Grimes Officer D. R. Hunter SPECIAL COMMENDATION Officer B. J. Staie Master Police Officer B. T. Canning Forensic Specialist II K. J. Mileski Master Police Officer S. M. Curran LIFE SAVING MEDAL WITH VALOR CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARD Master Police Officer J. J. Manning, III Precinct Desk Officer II Elaine Manzano Officer C. D. Curry VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Officer E. W. Mabry Officer J. W. Otranto Juliana Pontone Officer J. M. Williams DEPARTMENT AWARDS TO CITIZENS MERITORIOUS PUBLIC SERVICE UNIT CITATION Wayne McCoy Marine Patrol Steve Prescott Master Police Officer S. P. Cope Mason Whitehurst Master Police Officer D. P. Fogarty, III LIFE SAVING AWARD Master Police Officer W. J. Hannigan, Jr. 1st Precinct COP Squad Brad Jones Master Police Officer E. J. Kavanagh Gabrielle Karolenko Master Police Officer T.