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2016 Annual Report City of Jackson Police & Fire Services Professional Community Service Without Compromise Letter from the Interim Director knowing that the services we provide Several such individuals retired in 2016 are critical and are often performed passing along their duties to the next with split second decision making in generation of law enforcement. conditions that could potentially harm Sergeant Kevin Hiller and Officer a bystander, victim, suspect, or first Timothy Black started their first day of responder. We must never become police work together in 1991; twenty- complacent; we must continually strive five years later, they finished their last Elmer J. Hitt Interim Director of Police & Fire Services to maximize the use of all our day together. Detective Gary Schuette personnel for the greatest good of the followed his passion for the court room community. and went on to take the State Bar of Michigan. And Chief Matthew Heins Within these pages, we have endeavored to highlight some of our signed off for the last time in late greatest accomplishments in 2016 We believe that without the trust and December. With the retirements of along with our day-to-day activities support of our community, we will not these four men, the Jackson Police to give you, the citizens we serve, a reach our fullest potential. We hold Department lost a combined total of more clear understanding of who we ourselves to the highest standards 104 years of experience in law are and what we do. Our goal is to possible to ensure that our department enforcement. Thank you for your build upon the successes of last year maintains the level of professionalism unwavering dedication to the safety while striving to learn from our and customer service we are proud of. and well-being of this community. mistakes. To accomplish this, we The contents of this report are a credit continually asses the needs and to the individuals who daily set aside expectations of the community themselves to serve others. 2016 Department Demographics African Caucasian Hispanic Other Total American Sworn - Male 37 5 2 1 45 Jackson Police Department Department Jackson Police Sworn - Female 3 0 0 0 3 Civilian - Male 1 0 0 0 1 Civilian - Female 7 1 0 0 8 Total 48 6 2 1 57 Police Department Roster Mary Adams, Communication Specialist Warren Johnson, Officer Kellsie-Ann Baker, Cadet Cary Kingston, Officer Charles Brant, Officer Michael Klimmer, Officer Adam Brooker, Officer John Lillie, Sergeant Richard Burkart, Officer William Mills, K9 Officer Tyler Cassidy, Officer Ralph Morgan, Officer Brandi Davis, Officer Robert Noppe, Officer Jonathan Debczak, Officer Jordan Pardee, Officer Craig Edmondson, Officer KayCe Parsons, Records Management Supervisor Chad Edwards, Coordinator Peter Postma, Officer Bradley Elston, Officer David Renteria, Officer Kelly Fletcher, Coordinator Holly Rose, Detective Jennifer Flick, Sergeant Alexandrea Roty, Cadet Andrew Flint, Sergeant Dean Schuette Jr., Officer Michael Galbreath, K9 Officer Gary Schuette, Detective Jason Ganzhorn, Sergeant Julie Sherman, Administrative Secretary Sergio Garcia, Sergeant Christopher Simpson, Lieutenant Katelyn Gaston, Evidence Management Assistant Marc Smith, Officer Cheryl Gilmore, Communication Specialist Wesley Stanton, Detective Scott Goings, Officer Brett Stiles, Detective Gary Grant, Officer Tyler Tefft, Officer Aaron Grove, Officer Thomas Tinklepaugh, Officer Matthew Heins, Director of Police & Fire Services Marilyn Walker, Data Clerk II Timothy Hibbard, Sergeant Kathy Webb, Data Clerk II Elmer Hitt, Deputy Director Adam Williams, Lieutenant Robert Jenks, Sergeant Toni Wilson, Communication Specialist Promotions Wesley Stanton, Detective—Promoted January 11, 2016 Adam Williams, Lieutenant—Promoted February 13, 2016 Jason Ganzhorn, Sergeant—Promoted February 13, 2016 John Lillie, Sergeant—Promoted February 14, 2016 Katelyn Gaston, Evidence Management Assistant—Promoted October 14, 2016 New Hires Retirements Alexandrea Roty—Hired February 22, 2016 Sergeant Kevin Hiller—Retired February 12, 2016 Kellsie-Ann Baker—Hired February 22, 2016 Officer Timothy Black—Retired February 12, 2016 Angela Ferguson—Hired March 21, 2016 Detective Gary Schuette—Retired September 22, 2016 Jordan Pardee—Hired June 13, 2016 Tyler Cassidy—Hired June 13, 2016 Police Department 2015/2016 Expenditures & 2016/2017 Budget The Patrol Division is the backbone of the eight PACTs (Policing and Community organization and is committed to providing Teams) spread throughout the city. excellent service to the citizens of Jackson. Each PACT holds the responsibility of While assigned to patrol duties, the officer patrolling and working in collaboration partners with community stakeholders in with their neighborhood in solving solving crime and non-criminal/nuisance problems. problems associated with the neighborhoods We welcomed two new officers to our which they patrol. In many cases the patrol ranks, both bringing a new sense of officer may make referrals or identify energy and community service to our resources thereby empowering the citizens to operation. As a unit we are comprised use those resources to prevent potential of thirty sworn officers, six sergeants, Lieutenant Christopher Simpson community problems. By involving various and one lieutenant; together we Patrol Operations Commander stakeholders in the process of problem endeavor to improve the quality of our identification, analysis, response, and community. assessment, we are creating an environment where everyone has a role to play in improving the quality within our community. Calls The Jackson Police Department is devoted to for service the citizens of this community by performing at the highest standard of service. We work diligently to solve problems quickly and 39,765 1,9941,994 efficiently regardless of the circumstances Dispatches Arrests surrounding the incident; whether responding to a lost child, a domestic Patrol Operations Operations Patrol dispute, a financial institution alarm, or a landlord/tenant complaint, we make our service to the community our primary 1,3251,325 5,232 concern. In 2016 our patrol responded to 39,765 calls for service. Accidents Tickets The Patrol Division is currently comprised of Calls for Service by Month Michigan Incident Crime Reporting 2013—2016 Comparison Type of Incident 2013 2014 2015 2016 Part I Crimes Inc/Dec Inc/Dec Inc/Dec Homicide 4 -25% 3 0% 3 33% 4 Rape 24 -29% 17 47% 25 -8% 23 Robbery 62 -10% 56 46% 82 -38% 51 Aggravated Assault 212 -19% 171 15% 197 3% 203 Burglary 421 -45% 230 13% 259 10% 285 Larceny 1179 -4% 1136 1% 1147 -2% 1125 Auto theft 88 -40% 53 19% 63 -5% 60 Arson 14 64% 23 -35% 15 0% 15 Total Part I 2004 -16% 1689 6% 1791 -1% 1766 Part II Crimes Non-Aggravated Assault 866 -3% 841 23% 1034 0% 1039 Forgery & Counterfeiting 60 -65% 21 5% 22 100% 44 Fraudulent Activities 132 45% 192 10% 212 46% 310 Embezzlement 7 43% 10 0% 10 -60% 4 Stolen Property 33 -73% 9 -67% 3 200% 9 Vandalism 559 3% 577 -1% 572 3% 590 Weapons 113 -2% 111 -14% 95 2% 97 Prostitution & Com. Vice 2 -50% 1 600% 7 -43% 4 Sex Offenses 63 14% 72 13% 81 12% 91 Narcotics & Drugs 309 -6% 292 22% 356 25% 446 Family & Children 83 12% 93 -6% 87 28% 111 OUIL, DUID 218 17% 256 -14% 219 49% 326 Liquor Laws 361 -31% 250 -40% 150 15% 173 Disorderly conduct 259 -17% 216 -10% 195 -24% 149 All Other 1336 -5% 1270 3% 1311 1767 Total Part II 4401 -4% 4211 3% 4354 1% 4401 Total Part I & II 6405 -8% 5900 4% 6145 0% 6167 Patrol officer training by Officer Marc Smith Many people wonder how to become a Jackson Police Officer. Many candidates complete a two or four year degree and attend a basic police academy prior to applying with the City of Jackson. Then there are interviews and a background investigation prior to receiving a conditional offer of employment with the Jackson Police Department. Once hired, on-the-job training begins via the Field Training Officer (FTO) Program. The FTO program covers fourteen weeks of training. During this timeframe, recruits are assigned to three different field training officers (FTOs), each for four weeks. The final “shadow” phase lasts two weeks, and the trainee is paired with their original FTO. During these phases, the recruit is evaluated daily on 31 aspects of the job. The program is successful because of the varied exposure trainees receive. This well-rounded Officer Tyler Cassidy training is accomplished through trainees being assigned to different shifts and different Police And Community Teams (PACTs), which places them in varying geographical parts of the city. The final “shadow” phase is where all of the FTO Program training is put to use by the recruit. The veteran FTO acts as a silent partner for a final evaluation of the trainee on semi-solo patrol during the shadow phase. This is used to determine whether or not the trainee is adequately prepared for solo patrol within the City of Jackson. The goal of the training process is to ensure well-trained and productive police officers are serving the citizens of the city and the organization. In 2016, Officers Jordan Pardee and Tyler Cassidy completed the FTO process; they are currently on solo patrol. Officer Jordan Pardee FTO Training Schedule K-9 Unit by Sergeant Timothy Hibbard The Jackson Police Department has sustained a K9 Unit for the past two decades as an extension of the Patrol Division; this specialized unit is instrumental in cases involving tracking, rescue, and illegal narcotics. Many violent or dangerous criminals have been apprehended as a direct result of the teamwork between the K9 and handler. 2016 marked a year of major change for our K9 unit. After 19 years as a K9 handler, Officer Mills finished his final full year with plans to retire in February 2017. During his career, he has worked with two different K9s – Beggy and Nero.