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Wheeling Police Department Annual Report 2017

CONTENTS

4 Message from the Chief 5 Command Staff 8 Organizational Chart 9 Patrol Districts 10 Mission Statement & Core Values 11 Internal Divisions 19 Specialized Units 24 Community Services 29 Year in Review 30 Crime Statistics 34 Strategic Plan & Looking Ahead

3 Message from the Chief

Please enjoy reviewing the efforts and successes of the Wheeling Police Department in this Annual Report for 2017. Through the work of many, I am pleased to have shared this document with you since 2012, and could not be prouder of the improvements and accomplishments of the historic Wheeling Police Department. It is my sincere honor to represent the membership of the Wheeling Police Department in this report and it remains my distinct pleasure to serve as the City of Wheeling’s Police Chief.

During 2017, we truly started to see the positive impacts of Geographic Policing and Intelligence Led Policing. Our focused efforts on high crime areas paid dividends and made impacts in those areas while adhering to our core values.

Also in 2017, we continued to work below our allocated staffing levels, however we did make some progress throughout the year and hope to continue that trend in 2018. Nine new officers joined the ranks of the WPD this year. With staffing levels improving, we should be able to continue the positive impacts on crime in Wheeling as well as further Chief of Police specializing our department. Again, this year, we continued to observe Shawn Schwertfeger the horrible effects of the opioid and drug problem plaguing our area. Our overdoses increased again in 2017 as did our approaches to protocols on investigations and testing narcotics. The officer safety measures required further enhancement to assure officers are not exposed and if so, aid can be rendered quickly.

In the interest of efficiency, our department continues to “civilianize” and utilize our Neighborhood Assistance Volunteers (NAVs). The WPD added two parking enforcement officers to our responsibilities, our Public Information officer is approaching his second year and because of that, information sharing and transparency could not be more professional. We also received approval to hire our first ever Crime Analyst, who will start in 2018 and further improve our Geographic Policing and Data Driven approach to crime.

Many officers were recognized this year in a variety of ways. Through internal recognition as well as awards from organizations such as the Chiefs of Police Association, our officers are always at the table when it comes to high performance.

We have much to look forward to in 2018 and we look forward to serving and protecting to the best of our ability while we continue to strive to be the model law enforcement agency in the State of West Virginia and region.

Thank you for your continued support of the Wheeling Police Department.

Chief Shawn Schwertfeger Wheeling Police Department Wheeling Police Department Command Staff

Deputy Chief Martin Kimball Deputy Chief Martin Kimball oversees patrol division and special operations. He supervises all four uniformed shifts along with the K9 unit, SWAT team, crisis negotiation team, traffic division, training division and highway safety. He is also in charge of meeting the security needs for all special events the police department is involved with in Wheeling. Deputy Chief Kimball joined WPD in August 1981 and was appointed Deputy Chief in 2010.

Training Coordinator Lt. William Noice Lt. William Noice is the Training Coordinator and Fleet Manager for the Wheeling Police Department. Prior to joining the police department in October 1999, Lt. Noice served in the United States Marine Corps and continues to serve with the West Virginia Army National Guard and is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As the training coordinator, Lt. Noice ensures all officers of the Wheeling Police Department meets or exceed their required annual in-service training hours, submits proof of training attended out of the area, and attempts to bring training to the local area.

5 East District Commander Lt. Ken Prager Lt. Ken Prager joined the Wheeling Police Department in April 2004. For the past 13 years, Lt. Prager has been a part of the department’s patrol division, serving many different beats. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 2014, where he currently serves as the Charlie Shift Commander as well as the city’s East District Commander.

North District Commander Lt. Micah Zinn COMMAND STAFF Lt. Micah Zinn joined the Wheeling Police Department in June 2000 and graduated from the 109th Basic Class of the West Virginia State Police Academy. Lt. Zinn serves as the Bravo Shift Commander and the department’s North District Commander, overseeing crime trends and activity from 10th Street in downtown, north, which includes North Wheeling, Warwood and Wheeling Island. Prior to being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in June 2017, he served on WPD’s crash reconstruction unit for 12 years.

South District Commander Lt. Kevin Kettler Lt. Kevin Kettler is the South District Commander and Shift Commander of the Wheeling Police Department’s Alpha shift. Lt. Kettler has served the citizens of Wheeling in his capacity as a police officer since he joined the department in September 2002. He attended the West Virginia State Police Academy in 2003, graduating with the 117th basic class. Prior to being promoted to Lieutenant in August 2016, Lt. Kettler served as a defensive tactics instructor, taser instructor and a field training officer for new officers.

Office of Professional Standards Sgt. William Nolan Sgt. William Nolan oversees the Office of Professional Standards at the Wheeling Police Department. Sgt. Nolan has been employed with WPD since October of 1990. During the past 27 years, Sgt. Nolan has served the citizens of Wheeling in the Patrol Division as a patrol officer and shift supervisor. He has obtained certifications as a Child Safety Seat Technician, Field Training Officer (FTO) and has been in his current role since September 2012.

Investigations Commander Sgt. Gregg McKenzie Sgt. Gregg McKenzie is a 23-year veteran with the Wheeling Police Department. Since February of 2012, he has served as the Investigations Commander within the department. As commander, Sgt. McKenzie assigns all follow-up cases, oversees evidence, and works hand in hand with the Ohio County Prosecutor’s office on cases spanning from thefts to homicides.

Delta Shift Commander Sgt. Sheldon Lacava Sgt. Sheldon Lacava has been employed with the Wheeling Police Department since August 1998. He currently oversees the patrol division’s Delta Shift – which serves as a “power shift” during the hours of 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. with a primary focus on Wheeling Island and Downtown.

6 DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL *names are listed by rank seniority.

Chief of Police Patrolman First Class R. Shawn Schwertfeger Erick M. Burke Bryan T. Wilson Daniel P. Holmes Deputy Chief of Brent J. Ruby Police Jason A. Hupp Martin B. Kimball Benjamin J. Young Andrew B. Adams Robert C. Scott Lieutenants Harry M. Myers, III Ken J. Prager Kevin A. Kuca William M. Noice Carlie M. Haywood Kevin C. Kettler Ryan J. Moore Micah L. Zinn William P. Castilow

Sergeants Patrolman Donald F. Miller Bryan B. Hails Sheldon P. LaCava Gerald T. Mitchell William H. Nolan, Jr. Kevin M. Davis William R. Criswell Cody B. Schwertfeger Gregg W. McKenzie Jacob P. Skinner David M. Drahos John W. McKenzie Matthew J. Taylor Dean J. Redinger Michael E. Roxby Gage C. Parker Gust J. Kepreos Robert W. Agostino Richard A. Robbins, Jr. Zachary M. Drake Ulrich B. Utt Brandon T. Stanley Joshua P. Sanders Korey J. Recinella Russell B. Campbell, Jr. Paul D. Hebert Joshua R. Raddish Brandon J. Hoehn Greggory M. Harris Shayne M. McAllister Jonathan M. Stipetich Dylan J. Giusto Joseph A. Bradley Corporals Howard M. Davidson Craig J. Howard Douglas J. Howell Jason A. Chambers Brandi N. Alderman Jason A. Martin Daniel D. Finger Robert S. Safreed Marcus L. Narehood Robert J. McConnell, Jr. Ronald J. Faldowski Ryan M. Ferrell Douglas R. Somerville Trevor L. Hayes Sean M. Brantley Garrett A. Pugh ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Chief of Police

Administrative Assistant

Deputy Chief Public Office of Profes- Prevention Investigation Drug Task Force Information sional Standards Resource Division Patrol Operations Officer Officers Commander (1) Commander Commander (1) Officers (2) Sergeants (4) Officers (1)

Training Division Detectives (4) (Lieutenant)

Special Operations Alpha Shift/South Bravo Shift/South Charlie Shift/South Delta Shift SWAT Team Commander District District District Commander Commander Commander Commander (Sergeant) (Lieutenant) (Lieutenant) (Lieutenant) Crisis Negotiation Team Sergents (3) Sergents (3) Sergents (3) Officers (3) Corporals (3) Corporals (3) Corporals (3) K9 (1) Officers (8) Officers (8) Officers (8) K9 (1) K9 (1) K9 (1)

Highway Safety Coordinator (1)

Traffic Unit Officers (2)

Civilian Parking Enforcement Officers (2)

Records/Reports Civilians (2)

Marine Unit & Dive team

Civilian Intake Coordinators (4)

Neighborhood Assistant Volunteers

8 Patrol Districts

BEATS SOUTH DISTRICT 31 Downtown, Center Wheeling, East Wheeling 32 South Wheeling, Mozart EAST DISTRICT 41 Fulton, Woodsdale, Oglebay 42 Dimmydale, Elm Grove

NORTH DISTRICT 51 Wheeling Island, North Wheeling 52 Warwood, North Park

9 Mission Statement

The Wheeling Police Department Is committed to enhancing the quality of life in and around the community by:

• Building partnerships that will provide a safe and secure community through proactive and impartial enforcement

• Honoring and enforcing the codified ordinances of the City of Wheeling, the code of the State of West Virginia and the United States Constitution

• Maintaining a focus on fighting crime and the fear of crime

• Continuing to strive to become the model law enforcement angency in the State of West Virginia

CORE VALUES OF THE WHEELING POLICE DEPARTMENT

Integrity Professionalism Respect Teamwork Service Loyalty Courage Accountability Leadership

WHEELING POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEELING, WV Internal Divisions PATROL DIVISION

The Patrol Division, overseen by Deputy Chief Martin Kimball, is the backbone of the Wheeling Police Department. It is the most visible part of the department and receives the most interaction with the public. It is the duty of the Wheeling Police Department to complete its mission of protecting the citizens of Wheeling in the most efficient and effective way possible.

The Patrol Division consists of four (4) shifts-Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Delta. During 2017, Alpha, Bravo and Charlie shifts were assigned to work eight (8) Our patrol vehicles are equipped with Motorola hours, which rotate on a four (4) week schedule. Delta Radios, Mobile Data Terminals (MDT’s), GPS, Radar shift works a steady eight (8) hour night turn shift. The and most cruisers have an in-car video recording patrol division also has five (5) K-9 Handlers, four are system. Qualified Patrol Officers also have at their assigned to the Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Delta patrol disposal a less lethal shotgun and a patrol rifle. The shifts. The fifth K-9 is the explosives detection K-9 and City of Wheeling is divided into three patrol districts he is assigned to the Traffic Division working the day that are patrolled 24-hours a day, covering an area of turn hours when all schools and businesses are open. 14-square miles.

INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

The investigations division consists of four (4) investigators and one (1) supervisor. Sgt. Gregg McKenzie, a 23-year employee of the department oversees the division and has served as the lead investigator since February 2012. Additionally, four other officers make up the detective division. They include:

Investigations Commander Sgt. Gregg McKenzie

Sgt. Matt Taylor Cpl. Brandi Alderman Cpl. Rob Safreed Cpl. Ryan Ferrell

The investigations division follows up on calls that require more than an initial report. The investigators are tasked with interviewing suspects, victims and witnesses as well as obtaining surveillance video and any forensic evidence. Brandi Alderman, Gregg McKenzie, Rob Safreed, Matt Taylor, Ryan Ferrell CASES 3500 3,379 In 2017, the Detective Division of the 3,218 Wheeling Police Department investigated 2,999 2,022 2,831 new cases. Although detectives are 2,907 3000 2,831 still investigating cases from prior years, there was 6.3% decrease in new cases from 2016. – the lowest in seven years. 2500 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

11 INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN (ICAC)

The Wheeling Police Department is an affiliate with the West Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (WVICAC). The task force participates in actively pursuing perpetrators involved with internet crimes against children as well as investigating crimes reported by individuals. The Wheeling Police Department currently dedicates one full time detective to the task force.

THE OHIO VALLEY DRUG TASK FORCE

The Ohio Valley Drug Task Force investigates drug and violent crimes in the Ohio Valley area. Originally started in 1989 with three officers from the Wheeling Police Department working part time on drug investigations, at that time it was called The Wheeling Drug Unit.

In the mid 1990’s an Ohio County Sheriff’s Deputy was added and the name was changed to The Wheeling- Ohio County Drug Unit. The task force has since evolved and now consists of three Wheeling Police Officers, one Ohio County Sheriff’s Deputy, and one Trooper from the West Virginia State Police. The Ohio Valley Drug Task Force is housed in the Wheeling Drug Enforcement Administration Office where the task force and DEA work together and utilize state of the art equipment to investigate drug crimes in the Ohio County Area.

Ohio County has been designated an Appalachia HIDTA County (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) which brings additional funding to the area. The task force is also a partner with JAG (Justice Assistance Grant) and has been for the past 25 years.

Wheeling Police Officers assigned to the Drug Task force are:

Sgt. David Drahos, Commander Pfc. Daniel Holmes Sgt. David Black*

*(Sgt. David Black served as commander of the OVDTF until his retirement in July 2017).

12 OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

The Office of Professional Standards (OPS) was created in September 2012 by Chief Shawn Schwertfeger. The OPS has oversight on all citizen complaints to ensure that a complete and thorough investigation is conducted regarding complaints filed against Wheeling Police Officers.

The citizens that the Wheeling Police Department serves should be assured that the Office of Professional Standards takes all complaints against department members seriously. Every case is investigated thoroughly and is handled in compliance with established laws and internal policies.

Office of Professional Standards Because internal investigations records are considered confidential by the State Sgt. William Nolan of West Virginia and the policies of the Wheeling Police Department, the Office of Professional Standards cannot provide information regarding the investigation or its outcome. Regardless of the outcome, every complaint investigation creates an opportunity for the officer and the Wheeling Police Department to make adjustments which hopefully will improve relationships with the citizens we serve.

Sgt. William H. Nolan, Jr. oversees the Office of Professional Standards. Sgt. Nolan has been employed with the Wheeling Police Department since October 1990, where he spent 23 years in the patrol division before his appointment to the OPS.

50 OPS COMPLAINTS: 40 In 2017, The Office of Professional Standards 30 received a total of 25 complaint investigations by citizens. This represents an 8.6% increase (2 20 complaints) from 2016. The complaints overall are 10 down significantly since the office was formed 5 45 48 31 23 25 years ago. 0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS

Of the 25 complaints filed in 2017, 7 were classified as Internal Investigations and 18 as performance reviews. The OPS has several rulings that can be made from internal investigations, including: sustained, not sustained, exonerated, unfounded, voluntarily withdrew, informational, performance, training, and policy failure.

• 3 investigations were Exonerated – These • 2 investigations were Not Accepted – There investigations resulted in a finding of Exonerated were two complaints that were classified as for the officer(s) involved. Internal Investigations, wherein the complaint did not rise to the level of misconduct. • 2 investigations were Not Sustained - These investigations resulted in a finding of Not Sustained for the officer(s) involved.

13 PERFORMANCE REVIEWS

Of the remaining 18 complainant investigations handled by the OPS, all prompted a Performance Review - These types of complaints were mainly investigated by the officer/employee’s shift supervisor or the OPS investigator. Of the 18 performance Reviews, each investigation was also issued a finding by the OPS investigator.

• Exonerated - 1 • Complainant Satisfied – 3 (There were three formal complaints made that resulted in the complainant being satisfied after • Sustained - 2 receiving an explanation of our officer’s actions and the complainant did not wish to pursue his/her complaint allegation • Not Sustained – 3 any further.)

• Not Accepted – 6 • Outstanding – 2 (as of 12/31/2017, these cases are still under investigation). • Performance Related – 1

RESPONSE TO RESISTANCE:

One of the many duties that has been assigned to the OPS is to keep track of the Response to Resistance incidents that result in a Response to Resistance Form being completed by an officer who used some type of force on a person.

In 2017, 745 people were placed under arrest by our officers for various reasons. During these arrests, some sort of force was used to gain control of an arrestee or other subject (i.e. mental hygiene incident) and the Of the 62 Response to Resistance Forms: force that was used was documented by our officers with a Response to Resistance Form. White males accounted for 36 forms – or 49% Black males accounted for 18 forms – or 24% For 2017, there were a total of 62 incidents that were White females accounted for 11 forms – or 15% documented where some type of force was used, Black females accounted for 3 forms – or 4% wherein a total of 68 persons and 1 dog were subjected Juveniles accounted for 6 forms – or 8% to some type of force by our officers.

The 62 Response to Resistance Forms filed in 2017 Response to Resistance Forms represent an increase of 8 incidents – or a 14.8% as compared to 2016’s 54 incidents that were documented. 80 Motor Vehicle Pursuits 70 60 10 50 8 40 30 6 20 4 10 47 49 57 54 62 0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2 10 9 9 8 0 2014 2015 2016 2017

14 TRAINING DIVISION

The Training Division is located within the Staff Services department and is under the direction of the Training Coordinator, Lt. William Noice. The Training Coordinator keeps up-to-date on changes to officer training requirements per West Virginia Legislative Rule 149-2 and ensures each officer meets or exceeds those training requirements each fiscal year.

Every Wheeling Police Officer must complete a minimum of 16 hours in-service or continuing education hours to remain certified as an active Law Enforcement Officer. These training requirements vary depending the officer’s rank and certain job duties. Supervisors have more training requirements to meet than patrol officers, Training Coordinator and instructors must also maintain certification in their particular discipline. Lt. William Noice

In 2017, WPD Officers FIREARMS TRAINING trained for a total of The Wheeling Police Department Firearms training 3,196 hours section currently has three firearms instructors assigned to it – Sgt. Jon Stipetich, Cpl. Bobby McConnell Training management is achieved through a state-wide and Pfc. Bryan Wilson. The firearms instructors resource known as the Law Enforcement Professional conduct bi-annual weapons qualifications and training Standards Information System (LEPSIS). All aspects with the weapons organic to the department. This of an officers training and employment statuses are includes pistols, patrol rifles, scoped rifles, shotguns tracked with this system even if an officer comes and less lethal shotguns. Weapons qualifications are from another WV agency. In addition to managing done twice a year, once during daylight hours and past training, the Training Coordinator tries to bring once during low light hours. All officers are required relevant, quality training to the local area to keep to complete 16 hours of firearms training annually. In officer current on changes in tactics, techniques and addition to the qualifications, training is done not only procedures. Budgets, scheduling, travel and training on how to use the weapons, but when to use them. The equipment needs or supplies are also handled within following items are examples of some firearms training this office. conducted by the Wheeling Police Department:

• Bi-annual weapons qualification • Force on force training • Decision shooting (shoot-don’t shoot) • Shooting on the move & in low light environments • Clearing weapons malfunctions • Incapacitation techniques (working through an injury) • Safe weapons handling in crowds or around each other • Weapon retention, building search & traffic stop techniques • Department Use of Force Policy review

In addition to the firearms training and qualifications, the department range time has also focused on tactical medicine, CPR and first aid.

15 FIELD TRAINING OFFICER (FTO) PROGRAM

Wheeling Police Officers are not only required to graduate the West Virginia State Police Academy, they must also meet the requirements of the Wheeling Police Department’s Field Training Program. The training program was revamped in 2012 and was specifically created to meet the needs of the department, trainees, and community. The program continues to evolve as needed to remain current with laws and procedures.

Trainees must complete a minimum of 16 weeks of training in the FTO program. Trainees are exposed to a comprehensive roster of police duties. They are trained in criminal law, traffic codes, accident investigation, Brandon Stanley, Chief Schwertfeger, & processing crime scenes, community relations, Zachary Drake domestic violence, emergency vehicle operation, and more. Graduates of the program serve with great confidence, putting the needs of the community first. Candidates must complete 24 hours of specialized training to become certified and become training officers. The department currently employs 14 certified field training officers.

In 2017, 14 new officers were active in the field training program. During the year, nearly 9,000 hours of field training were completed. The FTO program is administered by Field Training Manager Sgt. Ulrich Utt under the oversight of Chief Shawn Schwertfeger.

Officers who graduated from the West Virginia State Police Academy in 2017:

Zachary Drake Paul Hebert Brandon Stanley Brandon Hoehn Paul Hebert, Chief Schwertfeger, & Korey Recinella Shayne McAllister Korey Recinella

William Nolan, Chief Schwertfeger, Brandon Hoehn, Shayne McAllister, Harry Myers, Russell Campbell, Carlie Haywood STAFF SERVICES DIVISION The Wheeling Police Department Staff Services Division is comprised of three civilian staff members. The civilian staff is responsible for all administrative duties within the agency.

Karen L. Grimes is the administrative assistant to the Chief of Police. As the administrate assistance to the Chief, she provides managerial support to the position of Chief of Police by overseeing programs and services, researching projects and materials, and serving as the first point of contact with the public for those seeking out the Chief of Police. Ms. Grimes has held this position since June 1975, and has worked for the City of Wheeling since October 1968.

Roberta K. Thompson is an administrate assistant responsible for IN-Synch monthly reporting, which is the records management program utilized by the Wheeling Police Department. Ms. Thompson also serves as a liaison to the State of West Virginia for IBRS, which is all the statistical crime data collected by the FBI. On a daily/ weekly basis, she does a reconciliation of call logs and person files to keep all information up to date for officers. Additionally, Ms. Thompson assists officers with various secretarial needs and serves as a back-up for other in- office civilian personnel. She joined WPD in March 2012.

Carolyn G. Davis is a part-time administrative assistant responsible for data entry such as, citations, warrants and DVP’s, into the in-synch records management system. Ms. Davis also distributes incident and crash reports at the request of insurance companies and individuals. Additionally, she maintains the current warrant list and the DUI information packets for officers on patrol. Carolyn joined WPD in February 2015. PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

The Public Information Officer position was created on July 1, 2016. Philip Stahl holds the inaugural title and serves as the department’s spokesperson during a critical public safety event, and also assists the Wheeling Fire Department on a part-time basis.

The PIO manages the department’s social media sites, is the primary media contact for the day-to-day police and fire operations and serves as a liaison to a number of public events. He also plans community events such as National Night Out, the annual Law Enforcement Memorial and its Christmas Toy Lift.

Stahl, a Wheeling native, earned his bachelor and master’s degree from and has been in the communications field for the last 8 years – including public relations and television journalism. CIVILIAN INTAKE COORDINATORS In 2015, the Wheeling Police Department made the addition of four civilian positions. The Civilian Intake Coordinator position was created in an effort to free a supervisor to patrol the streets and therefore enhance our patrol and supervisory efforts. The CIC’s work the front desk area, which in the past was always staffed by a patrol supervisor. Civilian Intake Coordinators include:

Alpha Shift: Jennifer McGannon Charlie Shift: Patricia Boniey (retired WPD Officer 1989-2009) Bravo Shift: John Wroten (retired WPD Officer 1986-2007) Floater/Fill-in: L. Marty Haynes

17 THE NORTHERN REGIONAL HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE The Northern Regional Highway Safety Office is located within the Wheeling Police Department and is administered by Melissa Taylor, assisted by Sean Snyder. The Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is the lead agency for West Virginia’s participation in federally mandated and funded highway safety improvement measures. The purpose of GHSP is to encourage, promote, and support safety throughout West Virginia. The state is split into eight traffic safety programs that cover all 55 counties.

Each Region has a designated coordinator to develop and implement the measures that their regions require to lower the total crashes, injuries, and fatalities on the roadways in West Virginia. The Northern Regional Highway Safety Office is responsible for Region 4 encompassing Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Wetzel and Tyler counties. NRHSP Region 4:

The Wheeling Police Department is involved in numerous WVGHSP initiatives including:

• DUI Enforcement Patrols & Checkpoints • Click It or Ticket • Target Red • Underage Drinking • Child Passenger Safety • School Safety Programs • Motorcycle Safety • Speed Enforcement

2017 Highway Safety Regional Highlights (includes other agencies in region 4) Include:

• Click It or Ticket – 307 citations • Speed Enforcement – 441 citations • Target Red Enforcement – 97 in stop sign/red light citations • DUI Enforcement – 75 DUI arrests • Distracted Driving Enforcement – 329 cell phone and texting citations issued • Installed 313 child safety seats

Sean Snyder, Melissa Taylor, Deputy Chief Martin Kimball SPECIALIZED UNITS SWAT

The Wheeling Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was formed in 2002 as a part-time tactical team. The team is made up of 12 police officers from various sections within the department. All team members complete an initial 40-hour basic SWAT school presented by a reputable training organization and recognized by NTOA (National Tactical Officers Association).

After successful completion of SWAT School, the team trains for varying missions on a monthly basis. Each team member has received special training in using tools, equipment and tactics beyond that of a patrol officer assigned to a beat. The SWAT team reports directly to the Chief or Deputy Chief of Police, but can be requested by any supervisor of the Wheeling Police Department or another law enforcement agency.

In 2016, the SWAT team saw the addition of (3) SWAT Medics – all members of the Wheeling Fire Department – brining the SWAT team to 15 members. The SWAT team is under the direction of Sgt. Jonathan Stipetich. In 2017, the SWAT team was called out (6) six times for various reasons and had 12 training sessions.

Some duties assigned to the SWAT team are:

• Service of search/arrest warrants on individuals believed to be armed • Resolution of armed and/or barricaded subjects • Operating in hazardous environments such as meth labs • Vertical high rope operations/ rappel entries • Active shooter resolution & Hostage recovery operations • Special detail security operations • Surveillance and reconnaissance operations • Mutual aid to another agencies’ tactical team

SWAT Members:

Sgt. Jonathan Stipetich – Commander

Lt. William Noice Cpl. Bobby McConnell Sgt. Josh Sanders Cpl. Rob Safreed Sgt. Josh Raddish Cpl. Doug Somerville Cpl. Jason Chambers Pfc. Erick Burke Cpl. R.J. Faldowski Pfc. Bryan Wilson Cpl. Jason Martin

Lt. Larry Kootz – WFD Medic Fire Engineer Eric Touvelle – WFD Medic Fire Engineer Dennis VanKirk – WFD Medic

19 K9 UNIT

In 2003, the Wheeling Police Department’s K9 Unit was formed. The first two K9s were Narcotic/Patrol German Shepherds, Freddie and Alf. In 2017, the Wheeling Police Department had five K9’s:

They include:

• Ammo (Handler – Pfc. Erick Burke) • Bella (Handler – Cpl. Doug Howell) • Declan (Handler – Cpl. Garrett Pugh) • Jericho (Handler – Cpl. Sean Brantley) • Keeni (Handler – Cpl. Jason Martin)

Four of the K9s are Narcotic/Patrol, which means they are trained to detect narcotics, track fleeing suspects, building searches, and officer protection. The illegal narcotics that the K9s are trained to detect are: Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroin and MDMA. K9 Declan is trained to detect explosives, in addition to helping with patrol.

During the 2017 calendar year, the Wheeling PD K9 Unit trained for 1,173 hours and were utilized 474 times for various searches and demonstrations.

MOUNTAIN BIKE UNIT

The Wheeling Police Department Mountain Bike Unit (MBU) was formed in the early 2000’s. Officers typically patrol the East Wheeling, Wheeling Island, and the Central Business District on bicycle. In this capacity, officers answer calls for service, report calls, and traffic related incidents. Additionally, the officer assigned to the MBU will serve as a department liaison, attending various community events and child safety talks. Sgt. Josh Sanders oversees this unit.

The department currently has 15 certified officers who regularly patrol in the spring, summer and fall months. Several bikes are positioned throughout the city at MARINE PATROL & DIVE satellite offices. Additionally, the bicycles are utilized for special events, road races, and directed patrols in TEAM high crime/drug activity areas. The Wheeling Police Department Marine Unit enables the Wheeling Police to patrol the 7 miles of the that lie within the City of Wheeling’s jurisdiction. This Program is geared toward enforcing the Water Safety regulations of the State of West Virginia and the U.S. Coast Guard.

WPD Officers also receive training provided by the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources. The course focuses on boater safety rules, enforcement priorities, tactical boating and boat operations.

The Marine Unit works in conjunction with the Dive Team in evidence recovery and maritime investigations. The boat has been used for Safety patrol duties at river

20 front festivals and during holidays where boat traffic CRISIS NEGOTIATIONS is a concern. TEAM (C.N.T.) The Wheeling Area Underwater Special Tactics Team was founded in 2012 and consists of a total of The Crisis Negotiation Team (C.N.T.) is comprised of 25 members from the Wheeling Police Department, six members of the Wheeling Police Department. The Wheeling Fire Department and the Ohio County members of the C.N.T. are from both uniform and non- Sheriff’s Office. The team is governed by an executive uniform divisions. In July 2013, five members of the committee consisting of the Chiefs of each agency C.N.T. obtained their certification as Crisis Negotiators involved and the Ohio County EMA Director. after attending an F.B.I. Basic Crisis Negotiations course in Morgantown, W.Va. All team members have CRASH RECONSTRUCTION also attended and successful completed the Public Agency Training Counsel Hostage Negotiation Phase TEAM I and II.

In addition to normal patrol duties, the Wheeling The C.N.T. is activated in instances where hostages Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Team have been taken, a subject is barricaded or for suicidal (CRT) responds to all life-threatening or fatal vehicle subjects. The C.N.T. also works hand in hand with the crashes in the City of Wheeling. The Ohio County SWAT Team and is utilized on all SWAT activations Sheriff’s Office also requests the Wheeling PD CRT to should the need for the C.N.T. arise. The C.N.T. is under respond with the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office to life- the command of Detective Sgt. Matt Taylor. threatening crashes that occur all over Ohio County. Members of the C.N.T.: The four Wheeling PD CRT Officers are certified traffic crash reconstructionist through the Institute of Police Sgt. Matt Taylor – Commander and Technology Management (IPTM). This training involves two separate levels of advanced traffic crash Cpl. Marcus Narehood Pfc. Brent Ruby training which takes place over several weeks. The Cpl. Sean Brantley Ptlm. Bryan Hails team in under the command of Sgt. Josh Sanders. Cpl. Trevor Hayes BACKGROUND RECRUITMENT TEAM CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS DEBRIEFING TEAM In 2013, the Background and Recruitment Team was created to assist the department with conducting In the event of a critical incident, or the accumulation extensive background investigations on new police of multiple events, it is important for our department applicants and to actively recruit for new officer to establish and employ safeguards for the emotional candidates. The Background and Recruitment Team is health and wellbeing of our officers. The CISD Team currently made up of seven officers – with Cpl. Jason currently consists of two mental health professionals, Martin as the team leader. Mrs. Heather Lewis and Sgt. Donald Miller.

The Recruitment Team conducts extensive background The debriefings are scheduled within a 24 to 72-hour investigations on police applicants who are in the window of the event and are held at Bridge Street hiring process for the Wheeling Police Department. Middle School. Employee Assistance Programs are The Background and Recruitment Team contacts often utilized on a reactionary basis, long after the references, prior and current employers, conducts initial stress inducing event. criminal history checks, and more to ensure all police applicants meet the strict standards and core values A multitude of emotional health issues, such as anxiety, of the Wheeling Police Department. The Background depression or post- traumatic stress may have the and Recruitment Team conducted 13 background opportunity to manifest if left unchecked. The Critical investigations in 2017. Incident Stress Debriefing is meant to be a safeguard to protect and provide support services to those officers The members of the Background and Recruitment involved within a specific traumatic incident at work. team also attend various job fairs and college fairs to recruit new officers.

21 PREVENTION RESOURCE OFFICERS

Prevention Resource Officers address numerous issues in regards to safety within their respective schools. PRO’s review, update and improve, where possible, the existing school’s emergency response plans. Safety, Education and Mentoring are our main goals.

PRO’s teach an array of non-traditional education lesson plans to students in the classroom. Officers teach approved curriculum such as Drug Prevention, Conflict Resolution, Internet Safety, Being Responsible with Electronic Communications and other approved topics.

Prevention Resource Officers address numerous student behaviors. In addition to confronting dangerous or criminal behavior at school, officers confront disruptive and inappropriate student behaviors to promote safety and to preserve the learning process. Officers also build a healthy and respectful relationship with all students. PRO’s are prepared to move forward with criminal complaints upon adults who have endangered children through offenses of abuse or neglect. Officers are also prepared to assist in addressing status offenses such as truancy.

Wheeling Police Department’s Prevention Resource Officer’s are:

Warwood Middle School Wheeling Middle School Triadelphia Middle School Bridge Street Middle School WVNCC Campus Liaison Officer Sgt. William Criswell Sgt. Gregg Harris Sgt. Gust Kepreos Sgt. Donald Miller Cpl. R.J. Faldowski

In 2017, a total of classes/presentations conducted by the PROs totaled 317. Total number of extra-curricular activities totaled 214. Total number of parent notifications / contacts totaled 379. Officers had interaction with a total of 9,365 students in the 4 Ohio County Middle Schools.

2017 PRO Awards Sgt. William Criswell

Sgt. Criswell was awarded a “Community Service” award for his duty and dedication to Warwood Middle School during the 2016-2017 school year by the West Virginia Division of Justice and Community Services.

22 Wheeling Police Department Honor Guard

Sgt. Josh Raddish - Commander

Sgt. Josh Sanders

Sgt. Matt Taylor

Sgt. Russell Campbell

Cpl. Doug Howell

Cpl. Brandi Alderman

Cpl. Marcus Narehood

Cpl. Robert McConnell

Cpl. Trevor Hayes

Pfc. Harry Myers

Pfc. Ryan Moore

HONOR GUARD funerals, as well as other law enforcement memorial activities. The services of the Honor Guard are The Wheeling Police Honor Guard consists of extended to other law enforcement agencies in the 11 department members, tasked with providing area as well. ceremonial presentations at department events such as retirement ceremonies, award ceremonies, and The Wheeling Police Honor Guard provided 15 other City of Wheeling functions. ceremonial services at a number of events in 2017, including: State of the City Address, the annual Law In addition to providing these presentations, the Enforcement Memorial, Debbie Green 5K race/walk, Honor Guard is also tasked with providing services Sternwheel Festival, and the Fire/Police Department at the funerals of deceased active duty and retired recognition ceremonies. The Honor Guard is under department members. The Honor Guard serves as the direction of Sgt. Joshua Raddish. pallbearers and executes 21-gun salutes at these

23 COMMUNITY OUTREACH DIVISION CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANT VOLUNTEERS The Citizen Police Academy is an 11-week program intended to foster relationships with the citizens of The Wheeling Police Department Neighborhood Wheeling in order to provide them with a working Assistant Volunteers consists of 19 uniformed knowledge of the policies and limitations of the volunteers who are all graduates of the Citizen Police Wheeling Police Department. This program helps Academy. Upon being accepted to the NAV Program, to increase the trust and confidence of our citizens and graduating from the Citizens Police Academy, in our ability to provide effective public safety, and NAV’s received an additional 40 hours of training. creates better understanding between the citizens of Wheeling and the Wheeling Police Department These volunteers assist officers in the field as well through education. as perform administrative duties in the office. The following are some of the functions performed by the The Wheeling Police Department conducted one Neighborhood Assistant Volunteers: Citizens Police Academy Class from March to May 2017. There was a total of 15 graduates in this class. • Uniform Patrol (assisting officers on accidents, disabled motorists, non-criminal incidents) After graduating from the Citizen Police Academy, participants can join the CPA-AA (Citizens Police • Handicapped Parking, street sweeper and other Academy Alumni Association). The CPA-AA is a non- parking citations profit group that supports the efforts of the Wheeling Police Department and the Citizens Police Academy. • Traffic Direction (accident scenes, special events, The group has over 175 members and they meet road closures) monthly. • Special Events (patrol, traffic direction, command post)

• Non-Criminal Fingerprinting (background checks, employment, etc.)

• Vacation Residence Checks (monitor homes for residents while on vacation)

• Data Entry & Front Desk work (answering phones, clerical work)

Throughout 2017, the Neighborhood Assistant Volunteers volunteered a total of 1,335 hours of their time to the Wheeling Police Department. Six volunteers logged 100 hours or more each. They include: Becky Gentle, Susan Downing, Jon Letzkus, Tom Miller, and Julie Zogg. On a national average, this is equal to $60,000 in payroll hours, which is almost the salary of two officers. The number of hours dedicated to the Wheeling Police Department by the NAV rival’s departments with four times as many volunteers.

24 Wheeling Police Department NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANT VOLUNTEERS:

Tony Belon Jackie McGlumphy Janet Castilow Thomas Miller Craig Collins Jody Miller Zachary Cooper Don Platt Susan Downing Julia Sheets Becky Gentle Rhonda Tysk Martin Imbroscio Stephanie Whipkey Patricia Kettler Judy Winesburg Jon Letzkus Julie Zogg

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAMS

Since 1997, the Neighborhood Watch Program has been in place in the city’s 6 wards. The program serves a crime prevention program that enlists active participants of residents in cooperation with law enforcement to reduce crime, solve problems, and improve the quality of life in the area in which they live.

The Wheeling Police Department facilitates these programs by holding community meetings, special events, and providing educational training and communications.

The following Neighborhood Watch meetings are held throughout the City of Wheeling:

• Ward 1/North Wheeling Third Thursday of the • Ward 3/South Wheeling – Fourth Tuesday of the month, Liaison: Cpl. Doug Howell month, Liaison: Sgt. Matt Taylor

• Ward 1/Warwood – Second Thursday of the • Ward 4/Woodsdale – Second Tuesday of the month, Liaison: Cpl. Doug Somerville month, Liaison: Pfc. Ryan Moore

• Ward 2/Wheeling Island – Fourth Tuesday of the • Ward 6/Elm Grove – Third Wednesday of the month, Liaison: Cpl. Bobby McConnell month, Liaison: Cpl. Ryan Ferrell

• Ward 3/East Wheeling – First Monday of the month, Liaison: Sgt. Josh Sanders

SATELLITE OFFICES

In 2013, the Wheeling Police Department opened satellite offices throughout the City of Wheeling.

The offices are located at:

• White Palace • 4107 Wood Street (WPD’s East District) (WPD’s South District)

The offices are fully equipped with desks, department computers and all the necessary paperwork for officers to complete their work. The purpose the WPD Satellite Office is to offer the patrol officer an area to complete their work while staying on their beat. The officers are also utilized for community meetings, community outreach, interviews or meeting with complainants.

25 COMMUNITY EVENTS Throughout the year, officers from the Wheeling Police Department participate in numerous community outreach programs, including:

• Wheeling Hospital Safety Town • Bethlehem Apostolic Temple Back to School Giveaway • Citizens Police Academy • Bike Wheeling – Bike Rodeo • Junior Police and Fire Academy • Operation Toy Lift • National Night Out

The inaugural “Operation Toy Lift” took place on December 16, 2017 at the Ohio Valley Mall in St. Clairsville, Ohio. The Wheeling Police Department joined forced with the Belmont County, Ohio Sheriff’s Office and other organizations, including Macy’s, the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley, AEP, iHeart Radio, TriCor, and Bill’s Towing to make the event happen. Overall, two large truck load of toys were collected and distributed to various locations in West Virginia and Ohio so children would have a memorable holiday.

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LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL

In observance of National Peace Officer Memorial Week, the Wheeling Police Department holds a Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony at Heritage Port every year in May. During the ceremony, wreathes are laid to honor those officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Each year, the fallen officers of the Wheeling Police Department are honored, as well as any West Virginia officer that lost their life in the previous year.

The 2017 memorial was held on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, with Guest Speaker, The Hon. John P. Bailey, U.S. District Judge for the Northern Division of West Virginia.

Wheeling Police Department Fallen

Ptlm. Joseph P. Brady End of Watch | Sept. 27, 1868

Ptlm. Joseph Glenn End of Watch | Jan. 17, 1888

Ptlm. Salavia C. “Lafe” Bowen End of Watch | Dec. 26, 1902

Ptlm. Henry Carl Seamon End of Watch | Feb. 26, 1917

Ptlm. Herman Henry Bartels End of Watch | May 3, 1922

Ptlm. Ray Melvin Lazear End of Watch | Jan. 12, 1925

Ptlm. Charles Ulrich “Bud” Brunhaus End of Watch | Jan. 20, 1926

Ptlm. James Robert Wolfe End of Watch | Jan. 31, 1931

Ptlm. James Reiter Bailey End of Watch | Oct. 11, 1971

28 2017 DEPARTMENT HONOREES YEAR IN REVIEW

NEW OFFICER HIRES DEPARTMENT COMMENDATIONS

Brandon Stanley 2/6/2017 Sgt. Sheldon LaCava Pfc. Jason Hupp Zachary Drake 2/27/2017 Sgt. Josh Raddish Pfc. Trevor Hayes Korey Recinella 5/15/2017 Sgt. Rick Roxby Pfc. Erick Burke Paul Hebert 5/15/2017 Cpl. Craig Howard Pltm. Bryan Hails Brandon Hoehn 8/9/2017 Shayne McAllister 8/9/2017 MEDAL OF MERIT Dylan Giusto 8/28/2017 Howard Davidson 12/4/2017 Sgt. Sheldon LaCava Joseph Bradley 12/4/2017 Ptlm. Cody Schwertfeger

PROMOTIONS LIFESAVING

Lieutenant Cpl. Craig Howard Pfc. Robert Scott Pfc. Ryan Moore Ptlm. Jacob Skinner Lt. Micah L. Zinn Pfc. Harry Myers

Sergeant PURPLE HEART

Sgt. Jonathan M. Stipetich Ptlm. Gerald Mitchell

Corporal COMMUNITY APPRECIATION

Cpl. Trevor L. Hayes Cpl. Garrett A. Pugh Tony Bonner Cpl. Sean M. Brantley OFFICER OF THE QUARTER Patrolman First Class 1st – Cpl. Rob Safreed Pfc. Kevin Kuca Pfc. Ryan Moore 2nd – Pfc. Daniel Holmes Pfc. Carlie Haywood Pfc. William Castilow 3rd – Ptlm. Robert Agostino 4th – Ptlm. John McKenzie RETIREMENTS

Sgt. John Schultz 1/4/2017 2017 OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD Lt. Michael Anderson 6/24/2017 Corporal Rob Safreed Sgt. David Black 7/1/2017 (Also pictured is Sgt. Tom Howard who retired on 12/31/16) CRIME STATISTICS The National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) collect arrest data for the offenses. The Wheeling and the West Virginia Incident Based Reporting Police Department is in compliance with the state of System collect information on each single incident West Virginia in reporting all required crime data. and arrest within 22 crime categories composed of 46 WPD continues to monitor the upward and downward offense types known as “Group A offenses.” Group A crime trends to help shape a strategic plan for moving offenses require an extensive amount of crime data forward. collection. Group B offenses are also recorded but only

GROUP A OFFENSES 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013

ARSON 1 1 1 4 1 ASSAULT 596 591 548 590 617

BURGLARY 189 215 210 184 215 FORGERY 37 26 25 23 33 VANDALISM 213 291 260 240 283 DRUG OFFENSES 384 209 201 237 229 EMBEZZLEMENT 10 7 4 7 9 EXTORTION 1 1 0 0 0 FRAUD 84 109 100 67 93

MURDER 2 1 2 0 1 KIDNAPPING 6 10 3 0 3 LARCENY 525 578 484 536 483 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT 34 43 44 44 31 PORNOGRAPHY 7 7 2 4 2 PROSTITUTION 4 2 1 3 5 ROBBERY 39 39 35 17 25 FORCIBLE SEX OFFENSE 40 18 29 22 23 NON-FORCIBLE SEX OFFENSE 1 0 1 0 0 STOLEN PROPERTY 18 12 11 14 11 WEAPON 21 13 21 26 22 TOTALS 2,212 2,176 1,983 2,020 2,084

600 500 400 300 200 100 0 ARSON ASSAULT BURGLARY FORGERY VANDALISMDRUG OFFENSESEMBEZZLEMENTEXTORTIONFRAUD MURDER KIDNAPPINGLARCENY MOTOR VEHICLEPORNOGRAPHYPROSTITUTIONROBBERY FORCIBLE SEXNON-FORCIBLESTOLEN PROPERTYWEAPON OFFENSE SEX OFFENSE

THEFT

30 2017 GROUP A HIGHLIGHTS

Group A offenses increased by 2%. Three categories increased significantly:

• Drug related calls increased by 82% (384 in 2017 vs. 211 in 2016) • Sex offenses increased by 122% (40 calls total) • Weapon related offenses increased by 61% (21 calls total) • Robberies and assault calls mostly did not change from 2016, however burglaries, vandalism and fraud calls all dropped.

GROUP B OFFENSES 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013

BAD CHECK 4 4 8 5 3 VAGRANCY 14 11 15 50 13 DISORDERLY 36 32 26 40 64 DUI 51 50 69 105 192 DRUNKENESS 38 37 88 144 194 LIQUOR 15 8 33 32 55 TRESSPASSING 36 27 25 24 29 ALL OTHER 1,257 1,178 1,283 1,350 1,672 TOTALS 1,257 1,347 1,547 1,705 2,193

1200 1000 2017 GROUP B HIGHLIGHTS 800 600 Group B offenses decreased by 7-percent. Most categories saw reductions equally, with the exception 400 of trespassing calls slightly on the rise. 200 0 BAD CHECK VAGRANCY DISORDERLY DUI DRUNKENESSLIQUOR TRESSPASSINGALL OTHER

Citations 5000 4000 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 3000 TRAFFIC 1,337 2,085 2,456 3,369 4,029 CRIMINAL 444 353 313 486 512 2000 WARNINGS 36 145 310 151 499 TOTALS 1,817 2,583 3,079 4,006 5,040 1000 0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 The Wheeling Police Department had a 36% decrease in traffic citations issued during 2017. The data also represents a 26% increase in criminal citations issued compared to 2016. There was however a 75% decrease in the total number of traffic warnings that were issued in 2017.

31 CALLS FOR SERVICE

30,000 28,679

26,242

25,000 23,046 22,584 22,090

20,000 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

For 2017, the department answered 22,090 calls, down 2-percent from last year. Calls for Service have dropped each year since 2013. This is in part, due to the lack of a traffic unit, various staff vacancies within the department and more having less officer-initiated type calls. Total calls for service has decreased by at least 23% since 2013.

DRUG OVERDOSES

With the nation’s opioid addiction problem growing, the Wheeling Police Department investigates most drug overdose calls that occur within city limits. WPD works with the Wheeling Fire Department and the drug task force. 2017 saw a 11% increase in overdose calls compared to 2016. Most overdoses are opioid related; however, some are suicidal attempts, using other forms of drugs. WPD continues to work with the drug task force, HIDTA, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Ohio County Prosecutor’s Office and other law enforcement agencies to battle this on- going issue.

32 FALSE ALARM REDUCTION PROGRAM

The False Alarm Reduction program was launched on reduction program already has seen a decrease in false Oct. 1, 2016, with a goal to reduce false alarm calls and alarm calls. In 2012, a study revealed WPD responded ease the burden on the Wheeling Police Department’s to 1,373 calls, compared to the 2016-17 numbers of 969. Patrol Division. Statistics in a one-year period show that 99-percent of all alarm calls are FALSE. All burglar alarm users that live within the City of Wheeling must register their alarm systems with Overall, WPD responded to 969 false alarm calls from Cry Wolf Services – an outside agency that manages Oct. 1, 2016 to Sept. 30, 2017. A total of 5 alarms were the database and all fines related to a false alarm call. found to be true burglaries/breaking and entering. The There is NO FEE to register a burglar alarm system.

Oct. 1, 2016 - Sept. 30, 2017 969 Total False Alarm Calls

33 STRATEGIC PLAN The Wheeling Police Department continues to implement the Strategic Planning process to guide the police department’s organizational goals and the actions needed to achieve those goals. The strategic plan aides in guiding the budgeting process through several years, prioritizes training needs, and sets the tone for the direction of the agency. Departmental goals and directions have been identified through command staff meetings and internal / external assessments. The elements of the strategic planning process have been prioritized into (5) strategic directives:

1. Reduce Crime and Enhance Public Safety 2. Enhance Community Outreach 3. Increase Efficiency 4. Emergency Preparedness 5. Occupational Safety and Wellness

The strategic directives are implemented by a series of objectives, initiatives, and performance measures. The Wheeling Police Department was able to complete several objectives in 2017:

• Approval to hire a Crime Analyst for the department • Decrease in total motor vehicle crashes • Drivers training team certified • Civil Rights training with the community • Crisis Intervention Training • Homeless Outreach with Project Hope • Held Regional Law Enforcement Meeting • Operation Toy Lift with Ohio Valley Mall & Belmont County, Ohio Sheriff

Looking Ahead GOALS for 2018:

• Crime Analyst to being duties in January 2018 • Police Explorer Program • Crime Reporting Software • Police Chaplain Program • Warrant Reduction • Continued Training Enhancements • Staffing a Traffic Unit • Procure Specialty Vehicles • Initiate First Steps Towards New Police Facility

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Annual Report 2017

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