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TABLE OF CONTENTS YEAR IN FOCUS Chief’s Message ……………………...………….…...………………. 1 Mission Statement …………………...……….....…………………. 2 Performance and Personnel Statistics CY 2013 .………. 3-5 Patrol Operations ……….……………………..…………………… 6-11 Special Events and Details 57th Presidential Inauguration …………….….…………… 12 th 50 Anniversary March on Washington ..……………… 13 SERVING THE COMMUNITY Explorer Program …………………………………………………… 14 Human Resources New Hires ……………….…………..…..………………................ 15 Promotions ………………………………………………………… 15 Retirements ……………………………..…………......………….. 16 ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS Hakim Farthing Award ………………………………….……….. 17 Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) ...…….. 17 Achievements and Awards .…………………………………….. 18 MOMENT IN HISTORY White House Easter Egg Roll ……..….…………..…………...… 19 YEAR IN REVIEW Aviation Section: 40th Anniversary …………………………... 20-21 Washington Navy Yard Shooting ...…………...……………... 22-24 Arlington Memorial Cemetery Wreath Laying ................. 25 Pictorial Review…………………………………………………....... 26-28 UNITED STATES PARK POLICE 2013 ANNUAL REPORT Message From Robert D. MacLean, Acting Chief of Police As the Acting Chief of Police, I am honored to present the United States Park Police 2013 Annual Report. As we reflect on 2013, it is clear that our accomplishments affirm and remain testament to our core values - Integrity, Honor, and Service. The success of the Force and its mission is directly linked to the profound dedication and professionalism of our members. The tone was set for 2013 as the New York Field Office was in the midst of recovering and rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy devastated areas of New York and New Jersey. The profound resiliency of all personnel was a source of inspiration to us all throughout this past year. We also said farewell to several members who retired in 2013, including our Chief of Police, Teresa Chambers. The legacy of each retiree strengthens our mission and guides our future. From the continuous professional service to the numerous high-profile events that occurred in our areas of responsibility across this Nation over the past year, I am eternally grateful to all Force employees and their families for the sacrifices they make every day. Our remarkable accomplishments (including the reopening of the Statue of Liberty, the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, and the heroic actions at the Washington Navy Yard) prevailed and rose to the forefront despite significant challenges. Page 1 UNITED STATES PARK POLICE 2013 ANNUAL REPORT MISSION STATEMENT Mission We, the United States Park Police, support and further the mission and goals of the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service by providing quality law enforcement to safeguard lives, protect our national treasures and symbols of democracy, and preserve the natural and cultural resources entrusted to us. Vision We, the United States Park Police, strive to be the premier police organization within the Federal Government: Delivering professional full-service law enforcement to the National Park Service and neighboring communities, thus providing a safe haven for enjoyment of these areas without fear. Serving people with respect and dignity. Ensuring citizens are free to exercise safely their First Amendment rights of free speech and assembly. Providing all employees the opportunity to grow, receive recognition, and thrive with pride within our organization. Values We, the members of the United States Park Police, believe that integrity, honor and service are the foundation of everything we do. We insist on fairness and responsibility in all facets of our professional and personal conduct and demand the highest standards of ethical behavior. We are dedicated to protecting human life and to providing quality service to the public, the National Park Service, and the Department of the Interior. We meet community needs with sensitivity, professionalism, and we hold ourselves accountable to each other and to the citizens we serve. UNITED STATES PARK POLICE 2013 ANNUAL REPORT Page 2 PERFORMANCE AND PERSONNEL STATISTICS CY 2013 In 1929, the Unified Crime Report (UCR) was created by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). The UCR is a uniform incident classification system that documents crime statistics across the United States. Since its inception, the UCR has become a tool that law enforcement professionals and social scientists have used to track and analyze crime. Police Departments throughout the United States forward their calendar year crime statistics to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), who maintains, compiles, and publishes the UCR. Criminal violations are categorized as either Part I or Part II Offenses. CY 2013 United States Park Police Part I and Part II Offenses Incident Category WMA WMA % NYFO NYFO % SFFO SFFO % FORCE TOTALS PART 1 INCIDENTS 163 29% 95 16% 321 55% 579 PART 2 INCIDENTS 3,491 65% 691 13% 1,182 22% 5,364 TRAFFIC INCIDENTS 3,535 68% 905 17% 757 15% 5,197 SERVICE INCIDENTS 38,923 76% 9,013 18% 3,168 6% 51,104 VEHICLE CRASH RESPONSES 1,886 92% 52 2% 110 5% 2,048 TOTAL CY 2013 INCIDENTS 47,998 74% 10,756 17% 5,538 9% 64,292 PART I Offenses - Part I Offenses represent the most serious crimes and include homicides, rapes, aggravated assaults, robberies, burglaries, larcenies, thefts, and arson. Part II Offenses - Part II Offenses are crimes or violations that are not defined as Part I Offenses. A general list of crimes included in this category are simple assault, forgery, counterfeiting, fraud, loitering, embezzlement, possession of stolen property, vandalism, weapons violations, vice and prostitution, drug violations, gambling, offenses against family and children, driving while intoxicated, liquor law violations, drunkenness, disorderly conduct, curfew violations, and runaways. CY 2013 Part I Offenses WMA NYFO SFFO 55% 29% 16% Page 3 UNITED STATES PARK POLICE 2013 ANNUAL REPORT PERFORMANCE AND PERSONNEL STATISTICS CY 2013 CY 2012 CY 2013 % Change Sworn Officers 651 620 - 4.8% Security Guards 21 15 - 28.6% Full-time Civilian Personnel 88 109 23.9% Calls for Service 58,572 158,484 170.6% Incident Reports 80,877 51,391 - 36.5% Vehicle Crash Response 3,145 2,048 - 34.9% Citizen Complaints Against Officers 52 41 - 21.1% Law Enforcement Officers Assaulted 105 31 - 70.5% Line of Duty Deaths 0 0 0.0% Part I Offenses for Last 5 Years 870 750 739 640 579 CY 2009 CY 2010 CY 2011 CY 2012 CY 2013 UNITED STATES PARK POLICE 2013 ANNUAL REPORT Page 4 PERFORMANCE AND PERSONNEL STATISTICS CY 2013 % Change from Crime Category 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 previous year 5-year average Homicide 0 1 0 0 0 0% 1.6 Rape/Sodomy 13 22 19 9 9 0% 14.4 Robbery 43 43 49 45 34 - 24% 42.8 Aggravated Assault 107 143 144 172 71 - 59% 127.4 Burglary 31 42 33 40 40 0% 37.2 Larceny/Theft 426 461 467 579 407 - 30% 468.0 Vehicle/Theft 17 21 31 23 12 - 48% 20.8 Arson 3 6 7 2 5 150% 4.6 Totals 640 739 750 870 578 - 34% 716.4 Performance Measures by Unit DC NY SF TOTALS AVIATION Calls for service 880 0 0 880 COMMUNICATIONS Dispatched calls for service 152,975 4,319 33,353 190,647 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS CIB assigned investigations 111 47 122 280 Closure rate on assigned cases 40% 30% 29% HORSE MOUNTED PATROL Incidents handled by HMP 3,859 98 590 4,547 K-9 UNIT (Bomb and Patrol) Incidents handled by K-9 personnel 3,140 3,454 680 7,274 MARINE PATROL UNIT Incident responses 0 1,350 0 1,350 NATIONAL ICON PROTECTION Incidents that pose serious potential threat to Icons 336 0 0 336 Prohibited items 1 1,410 0 1,411 Incidents documented by camera (CCTV) operator 27 39 0 66 PATROL Environmental/resource crimes 225 58 64 347 Drug cases 197 153 189 539 DWI/DUI arrests 168 8 38 214 SPECIAL EVENTS/CROWD CONTROL Special events handled by Force 14,130 14 125 14,269 Page 5 UNITED STATES PARK POLICE 2013 ANNUAL REPORT PATROL OPERATIONS JANUARY San Francisco Field Office (SFFO) - On January 3, 2013, an officer responded to Baker Beach for a report of an armed robbery. Witnesses advised that the suspects had fled on foot. Multiple officers responded, a perimeter was established, and K-9 officers began to follow the track of the suspects. While searching the area, the suspect’s vehicle was identified and placed under surveillance. The suspects eventually returned to retrieve their vehicle along with a third suspect who drove them. The officers initiated a felony stop and all suspects were safely arrested and charged with robbery, assault, assault with a deadly weapon, trespassing, and accessory after the fact. Washington metropolitan area (WMA) - On January 3, 2013, officers were dispatched to Rock Creek Park in response to a report of two individuals with weapons. The investigation led to the arrest of the two suspects for various violations associated with poaching. A crossbow and arrows were recovered as evidence, along with slain deer. WMA - On January 11, 2013, officers were given a lookout for a white Chevrolet Impala wanted in connection with a homicide. It was unknown, but believed, that a female kidnapping victim had been placed in the trunk of the vehicle. An officer saw what he believed to be a vehicle that matched the description of the earlier lookout. Once confirmed, the officer and other units pursued the vehicle; however, it eluded pursuit. Officers then spread out and canvassed the area, located the car again, and initiated a second pursuit. The driver finally stopped and bailed out from the car. Officers captured the driver and rescued the female who had been kidnapped and placed in the trunk. FEBRUARY New York Field Office (NYFO) - On February 2, 2013, officers received a call of shots fired at the Jamaica Bay Riding Academy. An officer observed two males exit the woods and approach a vehicle that was parked in the area. One of the subjects was observed walking oddly, almost stiff legged.