Views and News During the Week of April 6 Through Tional Amendments in 33 States

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Commission Members April 6th ... Victims’ Rights Week Begins

Joseph Arpaio th Views and News During the week of April 6 through tional amendments in 33 states. And today, Maricopa County Sheriff the 12th, 2003, crime victims, service pro- there are 10,000 community — and justice Our mission is to sustain and enhance the coordination, cohesiveness, productivity and effectiveness of the criminal justice system in Arizona viders, criminal and juvenile justice and system — based organizations that provide James Boles help and hope to victims of crime. Mayor, City of Winslow allied professionals, and community vol- unteers will join together across Arizona According to Crime Victims Program National Incident Based Reporting System David Byers and the nation to commemorate the 23rd Manager Donna Marcum, Arizona’s “prom- Administrative Office of the Courts anniversary of National ise” to victims cannot be kept Crime Victims’ Rights without recognition of the fact Three Arizona Law Enforcement Agencies Implementing Ron Christensen Week. This year’s theme, that when crime affects one Gila County Board of Supervisors Victims’ Rights: Fulfill person, it affects us all … the In July 2001, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) receive NIBRS data. This data will be submitted through the internet domino effect of criminal vic- through a grant from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) and the to DPS either from an agency’s records management system or through Carrol de Broekert the Promise, emphasizes timization is tremendous. Board of Executive Clemency America’s promise to vic- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) provided $300,000 to the an on-line entry screen. Events have been tims to treat them with Phoenix Police Department, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and “I see this project being completed in phases. The first phase is planned around Arizona to Clarence Dupnik dignity and compassion; the Department of Public Safety to create the state’s first-ever to purchase/install the necessary hardware/software to implement a recognize victims of crime and Pima County Sheriff to help identify and meet National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS). statewide NIBRS repository. The second phase is to have the ability those who serve them during their most important NIBRS expands the current Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) to accept/process NIBRS data from submitting agencies in an elec- Tony Estrada National Crime Victims’ Rights requirements from eight crime cat- Santa Cruz County Sheriff needs; and to provide tronic format. Included in the second Week. Contact your egories to 22 while also providing 46 them with information community’s county phase will be an error checking program Bill Fitzgerald offense areas. Such an expansion of about their statutory and attorney’s office for locally and a conversion program (to convert Chief Probation Officer constitutional rights, as crime categories allows law enforce- planned events. Members of ment agencies to collect and gather NIBRS data to UCR summary data). The well as advocacy to help them implement the community are encouraged to join to- Dennis Garrett crime information that accurately converted information will be passed Department of Public Safety Director their rights. gether during 2003 National Crime Victims’ depict specific crimes occurring to the legacy UCR summary/hate crime Since 1972, the victims’ rights disci- Rights Week, and honor not only victims of within jurisdictions. systems. Also, the program will have Terry Goddard pline has striven to place crime victims’ crime, but also those who bring honor to In February 2003, the Yavapai Attorney General concerns and issues on the forefront of victims on a daily basis. the ability to produce NIBRS ad hoc America’s agenda. More than 32,000 laws For more inforamation about the Arizona County Sheriff’s Office should data reports on both a state and local Barbara LaWall have been passed at the local, state and Crime Victims Compensation program, please begin initial NIBRS transactions. level,” Denert explained. Pima County Attorney federal levels that promote victims’ contact ACJC Program Manager, Donna According to YCSO Capt. Ron Klein, Approximately two years ago, DPS deputies in the agency are inputting JT McCann rights and services, including constitu- Marcum at 602-364-1146. conducted a survey of contributing the NIBRS data at the front-end, Flagstaff Police Chief agencies to determine if they collected Police Memorial continued from page 3 which is a departure from having the the mandatory NIBRS elements. Thirty Richard Miranda rd th Records Department handle the data. Board hopes that all law enforcement officers will save the dates of May 3 and May 5 to agencies responded that they did col- Tucson Police Chief participate in these important events. “I wanted to see a lot of people en- lect the required elements either via paper or in an electronic format. The Peace Officers Memorial Board is chaired by the Attorney General and includes tering NIBRS criteria instead of the Records Department. Deputies Ralph Ogden are the ones who best know the details of the crime,” Klein ex- Traditionally, it has taken states a number of years to move to- Yuma County Sheriff membership from fraternal organizations, retired officers, historians and interested citizens. The Board not only organizes the ceremonies that re-dedicates the Memorial on a plained. wards NIBRS and to become certified by the Federal Bureau of Inves- Carter Olson yearly basis, but also reviews and approves college fee waivers for surviving members of Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, as a result of having depu- tigations. During this transition time, DPS will continue to run dual Pinal County Attorney fallen peace officers. ties enter NIBRS data during their report process, have Patrol UCR systems (Summary and NIBRS) until all agencies are submitting For more information about Arizona Peace Officers Memorial activities planned for Secretaries overseeing the process as opposed to having the NIBRS information to the state repository. Richard Romley May, please contact call Ron Young at 623-931-6002 or Golf Chairman Joe Easton at Records Department oversee the function. “It’s more effective The Phoenix Police Department is working with a vendor on soft- Maricopa County Attorney 602-290-2236 or via email at [email protected]. and ensures the information is being handled correctly and expe- ware implementation and is expected to begin testing NIBRS data ditiously by having the Patrol Secretaries ensure the deputies are Chris Skelly transmissions by the end of February 2003. According to Mike Barry Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Arizona Criminal Justice Commission providing complete and accurate information,” Klein said. Judge, Retired Board Members : Acting Bureau Administrator of Computer Services for PPD, “We an- The two other agencies involved in this historic move from Attorney General Terry Goddard, Board Chair- ticipate being fully operational and using NIBRS agency-wide by June Charles Ryan man 1110 West Washington, Suite 230 the 71 year-old Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) are the Depart- Department of Corrections Acting Col. Dennis Garrett, Department of Public Safety Phoenix, Arizona 85007 ment of Public Safety and the Phoenix Police Department. The or July 2003.” Director Sheriff Buck Buchanan, Yavapai County Toll Free 877.668.2252 DPS, the state’s Central Repository, will receive the NIBRS data, NIBRS continued on page 2 Chief Harold Hurtt, Phoenix Police Department (P) 602.364.1146 Lt. Ron Young, retired Department of Public make copies of it and forward it to the FBI—similar to the current Richard Yost (F) 602.364.1175 In this issue: Safety UCR reporting process. El Mirage Police Chief Marshall Trimble, Arizona State Historian 1-877-668-2252 Toll-free According to DPS’, Joyce Dehnert, the agency is currently Rusty Carstens www.acjc.state.az.us NIBRS • 1 Statistical Analysis Center • 4 Laura Fisher selecting a vendor and seeking additional funding sources to de- JT McCann Profile • 2 Arizona Crime Trends • 4 Joe Easton, Golf Chairman Michael Branham velop a technical solution that will give the state the ability to Arizona Youth Survey • 3 ACJC Innovation Awards • 5 Sharon Knutson Felix, Ex Officio This document is available in alternate formats. ACJC Executive Director Police Memorial Events • 3 Mary Ellen Carnero Please contact the Commission office. Victims’ Rights Week • 6 New ACJC Chairperson • 4 March 2003 Vol. 3 No. 1

Untitled-1 1 2/27/2003, 3:25 PM 2 5 In Profile Fourth Annual ACJC Innovation Awards Kicks-Off JT McCann ... Would-Be Treasure Hunter, Forest The Arizona Criminal Jus- The ACJC award program tice operations, improve public 2003. Additionally, all programs tice Commission is gearing up to honors criminal justice agencies safety in general and/or provide and award winners will be fea- Ranger Finds Calling as Flagstaff’s Police Chief announce its 2003 Criminal Jus- throughout the state that create unique solutions for refining the tured in ACJC’s publication, and implement criminal justice “Best Prac- Life’s journey is a long winding road that often transports us to sheriff, fire and city as well as share a records system not only with tice Innovation programs that system in Ari- tices,” which the exact place we least expect to travel. Flagstaff Police Chief JT the sheriff, but with Williams PD and NAU to achieve an economy of Awards, which address spe- zona. will be shared McCann’s life vision was to be played out in the Pacific Northwest scale that has never before been tried in Arizona.” will kick-off at cific issues or Programs throughout working in the field of forest land management. That was not to be. The next project McCann plans to tackle is the issue of wireless the end of problems in for consider- the state and McCann worked his way through college at Northern Arizona MDT’s and the implementation of Intergraph GPS technology for March with the their communi- ation of an In- around the University by working with the Flagstaff Police Department for two squad cars. “I hope to have this project accomplished by mid-May.” delivery of ties. Nomi- novation nation with years prior to graduation. By the time he had di- McCann is the gentle giant who — for three award nomina- nated pro- Award must criminal jus- ploma in hand, he had been promoted to detec- and half years — has been guiding his 150 employ- tion packets to grams for the submit an offi- tice practitio- tive. Quite unexpectedly his life and career path ees toward the future outfitted with a dry sense of criminal justice Commissioners presenting awards during the 2002 Innovation Awards 2003 Innova- cial ACJC nomi- ners. had been inexplicably altered forever. humor, solid credibility as a dependable leader and leaders in the Commissioners Rick Romley, Maricopa ceremony include Santa Cruz Sheriff tion Awards nation form for County Attorney and Jim Boles, Mayor For more As a child, the McCann family moved often perhaps most important of all his unique knowledge more than 480 Tony Estrada, then-Attorney General should dem- programs in the of Winslow, present Innovation Awards information between Washington, Arizona and Virginia be- of small town politics. “You don’t last 34 years in agencies Janet Napolitano and Department of to Phoenix Police Chief Harold Hurtt and Public Safety Director, Dennis onstrate a high areas of Inno- then-Chanlder Police Chief Bobby Joe about this cause his father was a military man for more than local politics in a small town without being able to Garrett. throughout the degree of col- vation, Excel- Harris for their cooperative False Alarm year’s award 30 years. “My father was in the military and every work through the issues that arise from say … ar- Prevention Program. state. This year marks the fourth laboration, innovation and dedi- lence, Commu- program, time he was shipped out somewhere or transferred, resting your long-time friend’s child or your annual ACJC award program cation for creating safer, stron- nity or Technology. All award please contact Donna Marcum, we would move from Aberdeen, Washington to neighbor’s husband,” McCann explained. “It’s a which was begun in 2000, to ger communities throughout the nominees, and those selected for the Innovation Awards Commit- Arizona and back again several times, while also delicate balance between right and wrong — hope- bring attention and recognition state of Arizona. special recognition, will be hon- tee Chairwoman at (602) 364- doing a stint in Virginia for a time. As a child I lived fully people are amenable to understanding both,” to highly innovative criminal ACJC invites you to nomi- ored at a breakfast event during 1146 or via email at in Phoenix, Tombstone and Sierra Vista,” McCann he added. justice programs and agencies nate programs that internally or the Arizona Law Enforcement [email protected]. explained. It’s no wonder then that McCann identifies most throughout the state. externally enhance criminal jus- POW WOW in Flagstaff in July “I really enjoyed living in Sierra Vista while I Commissioner JT McCann appointed by with Britain’s Winston Churchill. He was a man who, was in high school,” he said. “My friends and I Gov. Jane Dee Hull in August 2000. in JT’s own words, “led his country through the used to search for Spanish treasure in the Huachuca Mountains.” trials and tribulations of WWII with great insight and yet struggled As a kid, McCann was an avid hiker, spelunker enthusiast and an to retain sustainable support after the war.” Innovation Award Community Award (Multi-Jurisdictional or Single Entity Programs) (Public/Private or Public/Non-Profit Programs) ardent rock-climber. McCann and wife Glynis have been married for 25 years and This award will go to a program that demonstrates a high degree of This award will go to a program or agency that supports criminal justice With 34 years of law enforcement experience under his belt and have one daughter, Cathariena, who is a detective at the Tempe Police innovation and problem solving within Arizona’s criminal justice system. efforts in Arizona by delivering enhanced services through public/private or a Masters degree in Police Administration from NAU, McCann has Department. Outdoor activities are still a love of McCann’s. He spends Programs must be government based and either multi-jurisdictional or public/nonprofit partnerships. Programs must be public private partnerships single entity programs. or public/nonprofit partnerships that enhance or support criminal justice worked as an officer and in narcotics as well as investigations; and his free-time doing trail rides with his wife, who is a barrel racer, efforts. has specific experience as a hostage negotiator, a bomb disposal exploring the canyon country around Flagstaff. “The great adven- Excellence Award Technology Award expert and is a specialist in tactical operations. Career achievement ture of my life was taking my wife on a Grand Canyon raft trip in (Direct Service Programs) (Improved Information Sharing Programs) is not a new thing to this police chief, but his proudest accomplish- 1986,” he said and added, “It was a wonderful experience.” This award will go to a program that demonstrates a unique approach This award will go to an innovative technology-based program that accurately ment is participation in Coconino County Records Integration project. What free-time? McCann serves on the Executive Committee of for delivering high quality direct services to victims, youth, the community records, processes, stores and disseminates timely criminal justice information or to criminal justice agencies statewide. Programs must be direct service among multiple agencies or jurisdictions to increase the efficiency and “Coconino County is the second largest in the nation and has a the Arizona Chief’s Association and is a member of the International programs that are government-based or public/private partnerships. effectiveness of interagency operations. Programs must demonstrate that diverse population with unique economics,” McCann said. “The level Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators; FBI National the technology affects other agencies. of inter-agency cooperation and the co-locating of the Sheriff’s Of- Academy Associates; Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit; Interna- fice with the PD’s has been a tremendous step forward – a situation tional Association of Chiefs of Police; the Law Enforcement Execu- that allows us to share a computer-aided dispatch system with the tive Development Association; and is a valued Commission member. Crime Trends continued from page 4 “Now is not the time to begin looking at cutting crimi- Arizona Crime Rate per 100,000 inhabitants: NIBRS continued from page 1 nal justice dollars. Instead, given the fact that we know tails for the police reports. The database The launch of NIBRS data within these crime is economically driven, we should be looking for 1991 Rate 2001 Rate Offense (National Rank) (National Rank) PPD has completed revamping police used for NIBRS will check the quality of the three agencies is truly a historical moment more innovative and effective ways to work together and Crime Index 7405.6 (3) 6077.4 (1) reports to add NIBRS elements for accu- data and prompt the data entry clerk to get and documents the first move in the state to make limited resources go farther,” ACJC Chairman and Violent Crime 670.7 (18) 540.3 (15) rate collection. The whole department is more information from the officer if neces- away from the 1930s version of crime data Yuma Sheriff Ralph Ogden explained. “Citizens expecta- Murder 7.8 (20) 7.5 (7) undergoing training to successfully use sary,” Barry explained. collection. NIBRS was specifically formulated tions of safety must be tempered against realistic budget Rape 42.4 (20) 28.6 (31) and understand the importance of NIBRS. in the 1970s to meet the needs of law en- Robbery 165.7 (21) 167.1 (10) Like the other two agencies, PPD will decreases to the state’s 480 criminal justice agencies,” he “PPD’s internal processes will not dramati- also continue to collect both UCR and NIBRS forcement well into the 21st-Century. Aggravated Assault 454.8 (15) 337.1 (16) cally change with the implementation of data for the next couple of years to ensure For more information about the NIBRS added. Property Crime 6734.9 (3) 5537.1 (1) NIBRS – especially the crime report pro- that they are comparing apples to apples or project in this state, please contact ACJC Pro- To review and print a copy of this report visit our Burglary 1607.5 (5) 1032.9 (7) Larceny-Theft 4266.3 (2) 3520.6 (3) cess. Police officers will continue to call until they have a valid NIBRS database that gram Manager Jerry Hardt at 602-364-1146 website at www.acjc.state.az.us or contact the office at 602- Motor Vehicle Theft 861.1 (6) 983.6 (1) the data entry clerk and dictate crime de- can replace the UCR process. or via email at [email protected]. 364-1146 or toll free at 1-877-668-2252.

Untitled-1 2 2/27/2003, 3:25 PM 3 Arizona Drug Use Higher than National Averages

The Arizona Criminal Justice Com- powerful tools for identifying and locat- Significant Arizona Drug Use Findings mission (ACJC) in cooperation with the ing populations and individuals with a 30-Day and Lifetime Alcohol Use Arizona Department of Health Services high potential for becoming violent and/ Alcohol is still the most commonly used substance by Arizona students. In the past month 46.4 percent (DHS) and the Governor’s Office con- or using drugs. Risk factors provide valu- of students have used alcohol, and 69.2 percent of ducted a statewide survey to assess able targets for programs aimed at pre- students have used alcohol in their lifetime. Of the health risk behaviors — such as the use venting or reducing violence,” said Steve students included in the Arizona Youth Survey sample, 23.7 percent indicated they had binge drank of alcohol, tobacco and other danger- Ballance, chief researcher for ACJC’s Sta- in the past two weeks. Use of alcohol increases with th th ous drugs — among Arizona 8 , 10 and tistical Analysis Center. increased grade level; while 58.9 percent of 12th 12th graders in 2002. Using risk and protective data as a graders indicated 30-day alcohol usage in 2002, only The ACJC’s 2002 Arizona Youth Sur- 34.4 percent of 8th graders indicated usage. The focal point for drug prevention programs Arizona Youth Survey results, when compared to vey report is a biennial study designed has proven effective in reducing drug use the national Monitoring the Future (MTF) results to measure the at- in communities. continue to show that Arizona students, in the past 30 days, have used more alcohol than students in titudes, preva- For this reason, lence and fre- the national sample. However, in looking at the it is essential to lifetime results, Arizona rates and national rates are quency of sub- get risk and pro- more comparable. stance abuse tective data into among children in 30-Day and Lifetime Marijuana Use the hands of In the past 30 days, 20.5 percent of 8th, 10th, and the state. The community mem- 12th graders have used marijuana at least one time. survey was ran- bers, school offi- While cigarette use is usually higher than marijuana domly adminis- use, results from the survey indicate that more cials and policy tered in Arizona’s Arizona youth have used marijuana in the past makers. month than have used cigarettes (20.5 percent 15 counties repre- The report compared to 16.5 percent). In each grade, Arizona senting 59 30-day and lifetime use rates of marijuana were and its finding will be invaluable in as- schools for a total sample of 12,203 stu- higher than national Monitoring the Future use rates. dents statewide. sisting decision makers at all levels of government in directing funding and 30-Day and Lifetime Use of Other Illicit Drugs “The 2002 Arizona Youth Survey is an A majority of students never try illicit drugs such as important assessment that helps crimi- policy decisions. “Given the limited re- hallucinogens, methamphetamines, cocaine, nal justice practitioners, prevention sources available in current budgets, it steroids, heroin, barbiturates, and ecstasy. Total is believed this information will be invalu- past month use was 2.6 percent for hallucinogens, specialists and school administrators 3.3 percent for cocaine, 2.0 percent for better understand underlying factors able in guiding prevention and interven- methamphetamines, 1.2 percent for steroids, 1.3 that lead to drug use among Arizona’s tion strategies over the next several percent for heroin, 2.3 percent for barbiturates and years,” Branham explained. 3.1 percent for ecstasy. Arizona 8th graders have youth,” ACJC Executive Director experimented with ecstasy more than the other Michael Branham said. To review and print a copy of the seven drugs—5.5 percent of 8th graders have tried Understanding youth behaviors, Arizona Youth Survey for 2002 see the ecstasy at least once. For 10th graders, 8.2 percent attitudes, conditions or events — ACJC website at www.acjc.state.az.us/re- have tried ecstasy at least once in their lifetime. Further, lifetime use of ecstasy is above the national known as risk and protective factors — sources/publications.html. Questions average for all grades and more than double in the provides a basis on which to bring about the study should be directed to 30 day use of 8 th grade students. Hallucinogens were about positive change among Arizona’s SAC Director Steve Ballance at 602-364- the drug most often experimented with by 12th graders—12.6 percent have tried hallucinogens at juvenile population. “Risk factors are 1146 or toll free at 1-877-668-2252. least once in their lifetime. Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Events Coming in May Annual Ceremony Dedicated to the Memory of Fallen Officers The Annual Arizona Peace Officers Peace Officers Memorial was first dedicated by Joe Easton, who was also appointed to the Memorial Service is scheduled to take in 1986. Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Board in Janu- place the evening of Also as part of ary 2003 by Attorney General Monday, May 5, 2003, the tribute to Ari- Terry Goddard. at Wesley Bolin Plaza zona Peace Officers, More information regard- an annual golf tour- in downtown Phoenix, ing the tournament and other nament will take just in front of the Capi- place on Saturday, fund raising events for the me- th tol at 17 Avenue and May 3rd, at the morial will be sent to all law Washington, to pay Scottsdale Silverado enforcement agencies through tribute to all fallen Golf Club to raise funds for the memorial. out Arizona in the coming weeks. peace officers in Arizona. The Arizona This year’s golf tournament is being chaired The Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Police Memorial continued on page 6 4 Yuma County Sheriff Ralph Ogden FACTOID Named as New ACJC Chairperson About ACJC’s SAC Unit Yuma County Sheriff Ralph Ogden was During the March meeting of the ACJC, The Statistical Analysis Center, SAC, elected to the position of Chairperson of the Commissioners will nominate and vote for collects, analyzes and reports on the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission on a new Vice-Chair. Thursday, January 23, 2003, dur- New appointments to the status of criminal justice issues by ing a regular quarterly board Commission by former Gov. impartially evaluating programs and meeting held in Phoenix. Jane Dee Hull include: Ron Winslow Mayor and fellow Christensen, Gila County Board policies as requested from local, state Commission member, Jim Boles, of Supervisors and Richard and federal criminal justice agencies. nominated Ogden during Yost, El Mirage Police Chief. Statutorily, the ACJC SAC unit must January’s meeting elevating him ACJC Vice-Chair, Ralph The newly elected Arizona At- from the Vice Chairman position, Ogden presents retiring torney general, Terry Goddard, annually produce a report on Street which he’s held for the last two Chairperson Terry is also a member of the Com- Stewart with a service Gangs and biennially generate the years. Ogden replaces Terry award during the No- mission; as is the Acting Direc- Stewart, Department of Correc- vember 21, 2002 Com- tor of the DOC, Charles Ryan. Substance Abuse in Arizona report. mission meeting. tions director, who retired in No- The full commission is avail- The ACJC SAC unit serves as the vember 2002, as Chairperson leaving the able on page six of this newsletter. state equivalent of the Bureau of Jus- Vice-Chair position vacant. tice Statistics.

Arizona Crime Rates Increasing Faster than National Norm

For 10 years Arizona residents watched crime decrease, the Nevada. We are leading the nation in motor vehicle theft by a huge economy boom, and enjoyed prosperity, security and generally margin,” he said. felt good about quality of life issues. However, in 2001 the feel good days of the 1990s came to an abrupt end — placing Ari- Perhaps most frightening of all about Arizona’s new place in zona in the unenviable position as the number one state in the the crime world, is that the state is faced with devastating budget nation in overall Crime Index. cuts at a time when criminal justice According to a new report by workloads are increasing to keep pace the Arizona Criminal Justice Com- with the population boom, while at mission, Arizona Crime Trends: A the same time attempting to balance System Review, the state ranks citizen concerns about public safety number one — over all other 49 and greater expectations of increased states — in Crime Index, property “homeland” security. Throughout the crime and motor vehicle theft. Fur- state, criminal filings by prosecutor thermore, Arizona ranks in the top offices has dramatically increased 10 nationally for murder, robbery, over the past 10 years; the number of burglary, and larceny-theft. Spe- juveniles and adults on probation cifically, Arizona is ranked seventh has risen during the past five years; in the nation for murder, tenth in Arizona’s juvenile population in cus- robbery, seventh for burglary, and tody has risen in the last five years; third in larceny-theft. and the state’s prison population increased by 81.5 percent be- Contributing factors to Arizona’s new prominence in Crime tween 1991 and 2001. Index is directly related to the state’s dramatic population in- Although no one criminal justice agency can exactly explain crease since 1991. Our population grew more than three times why Arizona’s crime rates have increased — the ACJC Crime Trend faster than the rest of the nation between 1991 and 2001. “Since report theorizes that it is related to increased population, a poor 1991, the population in Arizona has nearly doubled, increasing economy, greater workloads, and fewer resources both in people 41.5 percent in contrast to a 12.9 percent national average,” Steve and dollars. “The economy is perhaps the best measure to use in Ballance, ACJC’s chief researcher, explained. understanding crime trends — when times are good, crime de- During that same time period, Arizona moved from the sixth creases, but when the economy is bad and people are unemployed highest rate of motor vehicle theft in 1991 to the number one crime generally increases,” Michael Branham, ACJC executive Di- ranked state in the nation by 2001. “Arizona’s motor vehicle rector said. theft rate is 40.9 percent greater than the second ranked state of Crime Trends continued on page 5 2 5 In Profile Fourth Annual ACJC Innovation Awards Kicks-Off JT McCann ... Would-Be Treasure Hunter, Forest The Arizona Criminal Jus- The ACJC award program tice operations, improve public 2003. Additionally, all programs tice Commission is gearing up to honors criminal justice agencies safety in general and/or provide and award winners will be fea- Ranger Finds Calling as Flagstaff’s Police Chief announce its 2003 Criminal Jus- throughout the state that create unique solutions for refining the tured in ACJC’s publication, and implement criminal justice “Best Prac- Life’s journey is a long winding road that often transports us to sheriff, fire and city as well as share a records system not only with tice Innovation programs that system in Ari- tices,” which the exact place we least expect to travel. Flagstaff Police Chief JT the sheriff, but with Williams PD and NAU to achieve an economy of Awards, which address spe- zona. will be shared McCann’s life vision was to be played out in the Pacific Northwest scale that has never before been tried in Arizona.” will kick-off at cific issues or Programs throughout working in the field of forest land management. That was not to be. The next project McCann plans to tackle is the issue of wireless the end of problems in for consider- the state and McCann worked his way through college at Northern Arizona MDT’s and the implementation of Intergraph GPS technology for March with the their communi- ation of an In- around the University by working with the Flagstaff Police Department for two squad cars. “I hope to have this project accomplished by mid-May.” delivery of ties. Nomi- novation nation with years prior to graduation. By the time he had di- McCann is the gentle giant who — for three award nomina- nated pro- Award must criminal jus- ploma in hand, he had been promoted to detec- and half years — has been guiding his 150 employ- tion packets to grams for the submit an offi- tice practitio- tive. Quite unexpectedly his life and career path ees toward the future outfitted with a dry sense of criminal justice Commissioners presenting awards during the 2002 Innovation Awards 2003 Innova- cial ACJC nomi- ners. had been inexplicably altered forever. humor, solid credibility as a dependable leader and leaders in the Commissioners Rick Romley, Maricopa ceremony include Santa Cruz Sheriff tion Awards nation form for County Attorney and Jim Boles, Mayor For more As a child, the McCann family moved often perhaps most important of all his unique knowledge more than 480 Tony Estrada, then-Attorney General should dem- programs in the of Winslow, present Innovation Awards information between Washington, Arizona and Virginia be- of small town politics. “You don’t last 34 years in agencies Janet Napolitano and Department of to Phoenix Police Chief Harold Hurtt and Public Safety Director, Dennis onstrate a high areas of Inno- then-Chanlder Police Chief Bobby Joe about this cause his father was a military man for more than local politics in a small town without being able to Garrett. throughout the degree of col- vation, Excel- Harris for their cooperative False Alarm year’s award 30 years. “My father was in the military and every work through the issues that arise from say … ar- Prevention Program. state. This year marks the fourth laboration, innovation and dedi- lence, Commu- program, time he was shipped out somewhere or transferred, resting your long-time friend’s child or your annual ACJC award program cation for creating safer, stron- nity or Technology. All award please contact Donna Marcum, we would move from Aberdeen, Washington to neighbor’s husband,” McCann explained. “It’s a which was begun in 2000, to ger communities throughout the nominees, and those selected for the Innovation Awards Commit- Arizona and back again several times, while also delicate balance between right and wrong — hope- bring attention and recognition state of Arizona. special recognition, will be hon- tee Chairwoman at (602) 364- doing a stint in Virginia for a time. As a child I lived fully people are amenable to understanding both,” to highly innovative criminal ACJC invites you to nomi- ored at a breakfast event during 1146 or via email at in Phoenix, Tombstone and Sierra Vista,” McCann he added. justice programs and agencies nate programs that internally or the Arizona Law Enforcement [email protected]. explained. It’s no wonder then that McCann identifies most throughout the state. externally enhance criminal jus- POW WOW in Flagstaff in July “I really enjoyed living in Sierra Vista while I Commissioner JT McCann appointed by with Britain’s Winston Churchill. He was a man who, was in high school,” he said. “My friends and I Gov. Jane Dee Hull in August 2000. in JT’s own words, “led his country through the used to search for Spanish treasure in the Huachuca Mountains.” trials and tribulations of WWII with great insight and yet struggled As a kid, McCann was an avid hiker, spelunker enthusiast and an to retain sustainable support after the war.” Innovation Award Community Award (Multi-Jurisdictional or Single Entity Programs) (Public/Private or Public/Non-Profit Programs) ardent rock-climber. McCann and wife Glynis have been married for 25 years and This award will go to a program that demonstrates a high degree of This award will go to a program or agency that supports criminal justice With 34 years of law enforcement experience under his belt and have one daughter, Cathariena, who is a detective at the Tempe Police innovation and problem solving within Arizona’s criminal justice system. efforts in Arizona by delivering enhanced services through public/private or a Masters degree in Police Administration from NAU, McCann has Department. Outdoor activities are still a love of McCann’s. He spends Programs must be government based and either multi-jurisdictional or public/nonprofit partnerships. Programs must be public private partnerships single entity programs. or public/nonprofit partnerships that enhance or support criminal justice worked as an officer and in narcotics as well as investigations; and his free-time doing trail rides with his wife, who is a barrel racer, efforts. has specific experience as a hostage negotiator, a bomb disposal exploring the canyon country around Flagstaff. “The great adven- Excellence Award Technology Award expert and is a specialist in tactical operations. Career achievement ture of my life was taking my wife on a Grand Canyon raft trip in (Direct Service Programs) (Improved Information Sharing Programs) is not a new thing to this police chief, but his proudest accomplish- 1986,” he said and added, “It was a wonderful experience.” This award will go to a program that demonstrates a unique approach This award will go to an innovative technology-based program that accurately ment is participation in Coconino County Records Integration project. What free-time? McCann serves on the Executive Committee of for delivering high quality direct services to victims, youth, the community records, processes, stores and disseminates timely criminal justice information or to criminal justice agencies statewide. Programs must be direct service among multiple agencies or jurisdictions to increase the efficiency and “Coconino County is the second largest in the nation and has a the Arizona Chief’s Association and is a member of the International programs that are government-based or public/private partnerships. effectiveness of interagency operations. Programs must demonstrate that diverse population with unique economics,” McCann said. “The level Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators; FBI National the technology affects other agencies. of inter-agency cooperation and the co-locating of the Sheriff’s Of- Academy Associates; Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit; Interna- fice with the PD’s has been a tremendous step forward – a situation tional Association of Chiefs of Police; the Law Enforcement Execu- that allows us to share a computer-aided dispatch system with the tive Development Association; and is a valued Commission member. Crime Trends continued from page 4 “Now is not the time to begin looking at cutting crimi- Arizona Crime Rate per 100,000 inhabitants: NIBRS continued from page 1 nal justice dollars. Instead, given the fact that we know tails for the police reports. The database The launch of NIBRS data within these crime is economically driven, we should be looking for 1991 Rate 2001 Rate Offense (National Rank) (National Rank) PPD has completed revamping police used for NIBRS will check the quality of the three agencies is truly a historical moment more innovative and effective ways to work together and Crime Index 7405.6 (3) 6077.4 (1) reports to add NIBRS elements for accu- data and prompt the data entry clerk to get and documents the first move in the state to make limited resources go farther,” ACJC Chairman and Violent Crime 670.7 (18) 540.3 (15) rate collection. The whole department is more information from the officer if neces- away from the 1930s version of crime data Yuma Sheriff Ralph Ogden explained. “Citizens expecta- Murder 7.8 (20) 7.5 (7) undergoing training to successfully use sary,” Barry explained. collection. NIBRS was specifically formulated tions of safety must be tempered against realistic budget Rape 42.4 (20) 28.6 (31) and understand the importance of NIBRS. in the 1970s to meet the needs of law en- Robbery 165.7 (21) 167.1 (10) Like the other two agencies, PPD will decreases to the state’s 480 criminal justice agencies,” he “PPD’s internal processes will not dramati- also continue to collect both UCR and NIBRS forcement well into the 21st-Century. Aggravated Assault 454.8 (15) 337.1 (16) cally change with the implementation of data for the next couple of years to ensure For more information about the NIBRS added. Property Crime 6734.9 (3) 5537.1 (1) NIBRS – especially the crime report pro- that they are comparing apples to apples or project in this state, please contact ACJC Pro- To review and print a copy of this report visit our Burglary 1607.5 (5) 1032.9 (7) Larceny-Theft 4266.3 (2) 3520.6 (3) cess. Police officers will continue to call until they have a valid NIBRS database that gram Manager Jerry Hardt at 602-364-1146 website at www.acjc.state.az.us or contact the office at 602- Motor Vehicle Theft 861.1 (6) 983.6 (1) the data entry clerk and dictate crime de- can replace the UCR process. or via email at [email protected]. 364-1146 or toll free at 1-877-668-2252.

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