Ci T Y O F O a K L A

CI T Y O F O A K L A N D

Memorandum

TO: Bureau of Investigation ATTN: Deputy Chief Jeffrey H. Israel FROM: Youth and Family Services Division DATE: 15 Feb 10

RE: 2009 YFSD Year End Report ______

SECTION I: INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW

The Youth and Family Services Division [YFSD] provides professional, compassionate, and effective investigation and intervention services for families and youth based on a “victim- centered/driven” philosophy designed to improve quality of life in Oakland. YFSD is composed of the Investigative Services Section [ISS] and the Field Services Section [FSS] each of which is under the direction of a lieutenant who leads a group of highly competent supervisors and officers.

In June of 2009, command of the YSFD transferred from Captain Ben Fairow, who moved to the Office of Inspector General to Captain Anthony Rachal, who arrived from Area Three in the Bureau of Field Operations. YFSD was organized as follows:

Youth & Family Services Division

Field Services Section Investigative Services Section

Juvenile Intake Desk Domestic Violence Unit

Missing Persons Unit Special Victims Unit I

Police Activities League Special Victims Unit II

CLASS 290 Detail

OK Program Cold Case Team

Building Strong Minds ID Unit

Safe Task Force

Vice/Child Exploitation Unit

FIELD SERVICES SECTION

Juvenile Intake Desk Processes juveniles arrested or detained by law enforcement and provides referral to a myriad of internal and external services designed to improve live choices and prevent future incidents.

Missing Persons Unit [MPU] Investigates missing persons and runaway cases to unite friends, families, and loved-ones. The Missing Persons Unit also investigates abduction cases involving non-custodial parents.

Police Activities League [PAL] Provides Oakland youth positive activities and role models to build self-esteem and provide alternatives to negative influences.

Campus Life and School Safety Section [CLASS] Provides campus security and extracurricular event safety at Oakland schools. CLASS disbanded in June 2009 when security obligations transferred to the Oakland Unified School District Police Department.

Our Kids [OK] Program A long term juvenile crime-prevention and community building program, which seeks to positively influence the behavior and academic performance of young African American males through role-modeling, positive peer pressure, and incentives.

Building Strong Minds [BSM] Provides youth positive interactions with adults, who serve as role models to establish healthy alternatives to combat destructive influences and/or behaviors. The Building Strong Minds program became active in July 2009 and inactive in November 2009 as a result of staffing shortages in YFSD.

INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES SECTION

Domestic Violence Unit [DVU] Investigates all incidents of Domestic Violence and works with advocacy services from the Family Violence Law Center to support in surviving the event. Victims are also assisted through the legal process and receive help with relocation, when appropriate. Domestic Violence victims can have immediate advocate contact through the Over Night Emergency Response Team [ONERT] between the 5:00PM – 9:00AM.

Special Victims Units I [SVU I] Investigates all incidents sexual assault and child abuse and provides victims and families with social services to address trauma. Victims also receive assistance to understand and navigate the legal process.

2 The Special Victims Unit II [SVU II] 290 Detail. Monitors compliance of all registered sex offenders living and/or working in Oakland. The 290 Detail investigates compliance violations and disseminates sex offender intelligence to other organizational units.

Cold Case Team. Investigates all “inactive” sexual assault cases which are awaiting development of investigative leads. Generally, sexual assault cases are “re-activated” based on a “DNA Hit” from the Department of Justice [CODIS].

Identification Unit. Processes arsonist, drug offenders, and sexual assault law breakers required to register as a condition their court conviction. The Identification Unit was absorbed by YFSD in January 2009.

Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement [SAFE] Task Force A county, multi-agency organization that monitors and conducts proactive enforcement of predatory sex offenders. The SAFE Task Force also ensures convicted sex offenders are in compliance with current registration laws.

Vice and Child Exploitation Unit [V/CEU] Investigates all vice-crime-related incidents as well as child prostitution, Internet crimes against children, and human trafficking. This unit conducts clandestine enforcement operations throughout the year.

SECTION II: YFSD STAFFING

YFSD Staffing Authorized Vacancies Classification Actual Number Number (+/-) Captain of Police 1 1 0 Lieutenant of Police 2 2 0 1 Sergeant of Police 6 7 +1 Police Officer 45 44 -1 Police Services Technician II 10 9 -1 Police Records Specialist 2 2 0 Totals 66 65 -1

1 Sergeant T. Nolan was assigned in an investigative capacity to assist with cold case homicides in SVU II

3 ISS Transferred In Name From To Sergeant Robert Chan IAD DVU Officer Ryan Chan Patrol SVU 1 Officer Carlos Gonzalez PSO 5 SVU 1 Officer Wendy Percy Patrol SVU 1 Officer Joe Rasler ABAT SVU 1 Officer Mark Rhoden Patrol SVU 1 Officer Michael Troupe Patrol SVU 1 Officer Alonzo Weatherly Patrol SVU 1 Officer Lesa Leonis Patrol SVU 1 Officer Cynthia Espinoza Patrol SVU 1 Officer Ted Jew Patrol DVU Officer Ron Ward Patrol DVU Officer Andrew Mallory Patrol DVU

ISS Internal Transfers [Unit to Unit] Name From To Officer Jason Skrdlant SVU 1 Vice/CEU Officer Hamann Nguyen SVU 1 Vice/CEU Officer Lesa Leonis SVU 1 Vice/CEU Officer John Biletnikoff SVU 1 SVU 2 Officer Ross Tisdell SVU 1 SVU 2 Officer Cynthia Espinoza SVU 1 SVU 2

ISS Transferred Out [Including Retirements and Resignations] Name From To Sergeant Jason England DVU Patrol Officer Julio Pinzon SVU 1 Patrol Officer Tim Scarrott SVU 1 Patrol

4 ISS Transferred Out [Including Retirements and Resignations] Name From To Officer Lee Odom SVU 1 Patrol Officer Kwang Lee SVU 2 Patrol Officer Mark Battle Vice/CEU Patrol Officer Jeffrey McCort SVU 2 Resignation – ALCO DA Sergeant Tim Nolan SVU 2 CID-Homicide

Annuitant

Retired Sergeant Donald Williams assisted SVU II investigators with DNA cold hit cases. Sergeant Williams aided full-time staff by relieving them of routine administrative duties so they could focus on pressing investigations. His position was maintained through funding from the Department of Justice Cold Case DNA grant.

FSS Transferred In Name From To Lieutenant Sharon Williams Area 3 FSS Sergeant Bobby Hookfin Area 2 CLASS Sergeant Bobby Hookfin Area 2 FSS Officer Charles Stone Area 1 CLASS Officer Charles Stone Area 1 BSM Officer Kris Botelho DIT BSM

FSS Internal Transfers [Unit to Unit] Name From To Officer Antoine CLASS BSM Officer Antoine BSM Juvenile Intake Officer Charles Stone CLASS BSM Officer Charles Stone BSM Juvenile Intake Officer Trevor Mackson CLASS MPU Officer Hung Nguyen CLASS MPU

5 FSS Internal Transfers [Unit to Unit] Name From To Officer Mario Martinez CLASS MPU Officer Marco Marquez CLASS PAL Officer Jeffery Aspillera CLASS PAL Officer Chris Botehlo CLASS Patrol

FSS Transferred Out [Including Retirements and Resignations] Name From To Lieutenant Fausto Melara FSS Patrol Officer Kris Botelho BSM Patrol Officer John Wilson Juvenile Intake Retirement

SECTION III: YFSD FISCAL MANAGEMENT

The following chart provides an analysis of the YFSD’s budget appropriation and expenditures for fiscal year 08-09 [1 Jul 08 to 30 Jun 09]:

YFSD Budget Appropriations and Expenditures FY 2008-2009

Unit Appropriation Budget Appropriation Actual Expenditures Difference Categories

O&M $24,446 $ 19,813 $4,633

Grants $4,188,964 $2,083,024 $2,105,940 Personnel $8,866,078 $9,255,270 [$389,192] [excluding O/T] Overtime $1,060,965 $762,109 $298,855

The only category overspent was Personnel costs. There was insufficient funding and, in some cases, no budget at all to cover regular salary, modified duty, educational expenses, retirement costs, and fringe benefits.

6 The following chart provides an analysis of the IDU budget appropriation and expenditures for fiscal year 08-09 [01 Jul 08 to 30 Jun 09]:

IDU Budget Appropriations and Expenditures FY 2008-2009

Unit Appropriation Budget Appropriation Actual Expenditures Difference Categories

O&M $109,965 $100,218 $9,747

Grants $2,496 $2,496 $0 Personnel $433,637 $434,125 [$487] (excluding O/T) Overtime $18,276 $30,270 [$11,995]

The IDU overspent its budget in Personnel and Overtime costs. The negative balances are the result of more investigator requests and unbudgeted costs for personnel.

The IDU generates revenue through various services provided. The following chart captures revenue amounts for the IDU:

IDU Revenue Description Quantity Revenue Photographs 702 $702.00 Clearance Letters 244 $6,105 DOJ Fees 218 $6,976 Notary Fees 51 $510

SECTION IV: YFSD TRAINING

Below is an illustration of “in house training YFSD staff received during 2009. The list below does not include other types of training provided by the Department or training provided through PowerDMS. Please refer to the Training Section’s annual report for further details.

Course Hours IB Searches During a Detention .5 hours BOI PP 08-04 Interview Video Equipment .5 hours DGO I-15 In-Car Video Management System .5 hours SO 8974 / TB III-H.1 Electronic Weapons .5 hours TB I-F Obtaining Search Warrants 1.0 hours

7 Course Hours [cont.] DGO I-16 Auto Scheduling & Staff Mng .5 hours System DGO I-19 Cell Phones .5 hours SO 8982 Legal Aspects of Searching .5 hours F-1 Bridge Toll Script .5 hours B-8 FTO Program .5 hours DGO E-3.1 Dept Notification Comp. .5 hours Verification TB V-T Discipline Matrix .5 hours Manual of Rules .5 hours YFSD PP 08-03 High Risk Victim Project .5 hours S.O. 8977 Revision K-4 .5 hours DGO B-22 Supervisory Note Files .5 hours IB Vehicle Searches Incident to Arrest .5 hours Investigator Development Project [YFSD I/Os] 3 hours 10 Feb 09 [8-investigators] 16 Jun 09 [14-investigators] Human Trafficking July 2009 .5 hours Drug Endangered Children [DEC] Training .5 hours DGO I-1 Personal Computers-Electronic .5 hours Message TB V-X OPD Emails .5 hours Vice UC Officer Course [18/19 Aug 09] 10- 20 hours investigators Building Searches [Sgt Reilly 25/26 Aug 09] 8 hours 33-investigators/supervisors/commander over 2-days BAWAR “Non-Compliant” Interviews 2-hours 13 Nov 09 Vice Training to Area II – Beat Officers 3-hours 16 Nov 09 – Vice Op Missing Person Unit Investigative Training 10-hours

YFSD staff presented or hosted nine training courses:

Human Trafficking/Child Prostitution [PSO School] Patrol Training on Crime Search Warrants Sacramento State – Child Sexual Exploitation Patrol Line-up Training - Domestic Violence Patrol Line-up Training - Human Trafficking/Child Prostitution Patrol Line-up Training – Drug Exposed Children Vice UC Course POST Child Abuse Course Child Abuse Prevention Council

8 In addition, the ISS presented and/or provided training or information to various non-police personnel on four different occasions:

Beat/NCPC Area Community Contact/NSC Number of Attendees 11a 1 St. Columba Catholic Church – 65 Sexually Exploited Minors N/A N/A CALICO Center – Sexually Exploited Minors 45 N/A N/A BAWAR [Bay Area Women Against Rape] – 8 Confrontational Interviews N/A N/A Hotel/Motel Owners 52 Crime Prevention & Awareness Training Marriott City Center

SECTION V: YFSD SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Below is a table which illustrates the achievement status of 2008 goals in 2009. This table also lists the status of each goal as well as other significant accomplishments for the year:

Plan / Goal Achieved Implemented [if not, explain] Conduct at least 2- Partially We conducted only one 20-hour Course during 2009: Vice Undercover 18-19 Aug 09 due to lack of funding. The course was Officer Training POST Certified in November making it the second Courses POST Certified course the YFSD sponsors/presents. Present at least one- Yes Presented a 40-Post Certified Child Abuse/Sexual Post Certified Child Assault Course at the FJC on 21-25 Sep 09. Abuse/Sexual Assault Course 290 Compliance Yes In partnership with Patrol, the 290 Enforcement Detail Checks – Continue continued to conduct compliance checks and take to manage this task enforcement action as necessary. These efforts were a for entire City continuation of the DOJ Adam Walsh Act – SMART Grant which concluded May 2009. Complete SMATS Partially Command, supervisors and investigators now have and loaded onto all access to SMATS, which is the primary reporting YFSD-ISS system of statistics and performance measurements for computers in Nov investigators. The crime trends/patterns portion of the 2009 system is close to completion. Continue OPD’s Yes DVU remains at the FJC and all ISS units work closely partnership with the with agencies housed at the FJC, e.g., BAWAR, FJC CALICO and the ALCO DA Advocates. SVU/DVU Substantially While there still remains a minor backlog of cases in Caseload Reduction SVU, the majority of cases have been assigned and cleared. The DVU still has a significant backlog but much progress has been made. The current caseloads

9 are far more manageable and, if staffing remains current, could be eliminated by late Spring 2010. Establish a “High Partially The “High Risk Victim” protocol is in place and a Risk Victim” designated investigator is now assigned to handle all screening and related cases. However, efforts to incorporate this classification important program at OUSD have stalled. We are protocol for hopeful that under the new OUSD Chief of Police we Oakland run-away can re-start this effort in 2010. and/or “at risk” child victims Maintain Yes We are in 100% compliance with all NSA training and compliance with requirements NSA training requirements

There were several other significant accomplishments for 2009:

Case Reduction During this year, the ISS experienced a significant increase in the number of assigned investigators and was able to significantly reduce the number of backlogged cases. SVU I eliminated the majority of their backlog reducing the average caseload per investigator from 125 in 2008 to about 38 in 2009. As a result of this effort, SVU 1 was nominated for a Unit Citation Award. DVU still has a moderate backlog, but has cut its caseload by nearly 45% from this time last year.

Operation Cross Country On 22-25 Oct 09, staff from the ISS, in particular the Vice/CEU, assisted the FBI on a nation- wide child prostitution operation called “Operation Cross County II.” This was the second operation of this magnitude in as many years and modeled after the OPD/FBI 2007 “Operation Strike Out”, which consisted of several local Bay Area law enforcement agencies.

Investigator Development Project [IDP] After discovering some deficiencies in investigations, a project was established to enhance the overall knowledge and effectiveness of current investigative staff. The IDP established a set of responsibilities from the ISS Commander down to the investigator.

U Nonimmigrant Status Certification [U-Visa] In 2007, ISS partnered with the Department of Homeland Security on the issuance of visas for victims of certain crimes where the applicant suffered mental or physical abuse. The applicant must have cooperated and/or pledged to cooperate with law enforcement on the successful prosecution of the case. The ISS Commander reviews all U-Visa applications to determine if they satisfy legal requirements. Below is an illustration of U-Visa applications processed since 2007:

10 Year No. Applications Received Approved Rejected 2007 3 2 1 2008 79 76 3 2009 153 147 6

The Department has taken the lead in the Bay Area for processing and tracking U-Visa applications. In fact, Department policy on U-Visa is used by several Bay Area and national law enforcement agencies.

Grant Applications and Awards During 2009, two grants from previous years: U.S. DOJ Anti-Human Trafficking and U.S. DOJ Adam Walsh Act – SMART grant ended ceasing enforcement operations.

The ISS petitioned six City Council members, the City Attorney’s Office, the City Administrator’s Office, and the Office of the Mayor for funding to continue our Anti-Human Trafficking efforts. As a result, the ISS received $100,000 to continue operations in the Coliseum Redevelopment Area.

In October, 2009, the Department was awarded a continuation grant from the U.S. DOJ Anti- Human Trafficking Act. The amount of this grant is $200,000 and will run until September 30, 2010. In addition, the Department is currently applying for a State of California Anti-Human Trafficking grant for an additional $255,000. Collectively, these two grants should ensure our continuance of a very successful campaign.

CLASS The CLASS participated in the Gang Resistance and Education Program [GREAT] Program, educating over 200 middle school students on gang prevention.

Our Kids Program Two additional OK Chapters were established to spread the program across all geographical areas. The OK program also received a Kaiser Foundation funding grant.

Police Activities League A second PAL center opened in west Oakland and operates in collaboration with Oakland Parks and Recreation. The east Oakland PAL center served an average of 150 youth during the summer and an average of 80 youth during the school year. Activities provided include the Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway, PAL Halloween Haunt, School Supply Giveaway, Beach Play Day, Overnight Camping, Summer Basketball Camp, Track and Field Program, Soccer Camp, Youth and Pre- Teen Basketball Teams, Cheerleading, Golf, Youth Leadership Council, Peer to Peer Mentoring, and the Christmas Dinner and Gift Giveaway.

PAL and other YFSD officers partnered with the Oakland Unified School District and numerous Charter Schools to teach the GREAT curriculum at 13 schools with the graduation several hundred students. Five additional officers attended the GREAT instructor’s certification course.

11 The East Oakland Midnight Basketball League provided young men with an evening activity as an alternative to loitering on the street.

This year 19 people attended the Police Explorer Academy facilitated by PAL on a monthly basis.

SECTION VI: YFSD PRODUCTIVITY PERFORMANCE DATA

The following explains the responsibilities as well as the statistical/performance related data for each unit within the division.

Domestic Violence Unit

Front Row - Left to Right: Sergeant Robert Chan, Officers David Hazelwood, Randy White, Andrew Mallory and PRS Claudette Colbert / Back Row – Left to Right: Officers Rufus Wright, Michael Valladon, Ronald Ward, Ted Jew, Carl Martin and John Ruiz

At present, the Domestic Violence Unit has ten domestic violence investigators; five of whom are also trained to investigate physical elder abuse.

Domestic Violence Unit Statistics 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 No. Investigators: 6 6 6 10 Total Cases: 10,340 4,190 4,825 7,343 Total Cases Assigned: 6,644 n/a n/a 3,705 Total Cases Not-Assigned n/a n/a n/a 3638 [closed by administrative process]2 Approx. Assigned Cases per 1200 695 690 412 Investigator:

2 Non-violent / non-criminal cases, e.g., domestic disputes

12 Cases Charged 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Felony: 404 196 215 532 Misdemeanor: 260 395 460 1180 Parole Violations: n/a n/a n/a 135 Probation Violations n/a n/a n/a 845 Other Information 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Ramey/Arrest Warrants: 8 n/a n/a 118 Search Warrants: 12 n/a n/a 10 Admissions of Guilt: n/a n/a n/a n/a Statements: n/a n/a n/a n/a Elder Abuse Investigations: 115 14 26 40 Call-Out Activations: n/a 6 7 4

Significant Event

The DVU and Police and Corrections Team [PACT Team] conducted its first DV Warrant sweep on 18 Jun 09. DVU investigators worked up cases and obtained arrest warrants. Eleven felony arrest warrants were obtained and six suspects were arrested.

Special Victims Unit 1

Front Row – Left to Right: Officers Wendy Percy, Joseph Rasler, Carletta Garrett, Alonzo Weatherly, Chan Lee, Seth Neri and Sergeant Jill Encinias. Bark row – Left to Right: Bryant Ocampo, Michael Troupe, Ryan Chan, Mark Rhoden and Carlos Gonzalez.

Special Victims Unit 1 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 No. Investigators 8 7 10 11 Total Cases: 1,731 1,726 1,632 2,134 Total Cases Assigned: 1,731 1,726 1,632 2,134 Total Cases Not-Assigned 0 0 0 0

13 (closed by administrative process) Assigned Cases per Investigator: 216- 281.5 125.5 194 432 Cases Charged 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Felony: 117 122 145 154 Misdemeanor: 34 47 46 40 Parole Violations: n/a 4 3 5 Probation Violations: n/a 6 5 6 Other Information 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Ramey/Arrest Warrants: 16 9 55 23 Search Warrants (includes DNA 22 31 90 36 samples): Admissions of Guilt: n/a n/a n/a n/a Statements: n/a n/a n/a n/a Call-Out Activations: 53 101 61 Surveillances: n/a n/a 0 1

Case Profile From 2008 to 2009, SVU I received twelve cases in which suspected prostitutes were sexually assaulted by offenders posing as police officers. A major effort was put into place to track the offender(s), which consisted of multiple surveillance and prostitution operations, joint operations with the FBI along with the distribution of TRAK flyers and Patrol line-up briefings. In October 2009, Emeryville Police [EPD] received information that a male in a blue truck was sexually assaulting prostitutes at a specific location. EPD officers went to the location and found and arrested a suspect with a prostitute that he had just raped. EPD, utilizing a TRAK flyer, then notified other law enforcement agencies of their arrest. SVU 1 investigators immediately connected the EPD arrest to our serial case.

SVU 1 investigators Carlos Gonzalez and Bryant O’campo wrote and executed several search warrants for the arrestee’s residence and vehicles. It was later determined the suspect, DeAndrade Gleiston-Porchino, had been a former police officer from Brazil. Gleiston-Porchino was identified by several victims and charged with seven counts of Forcible Rape – 261(a)(2); seven counts of Forced Oral Copulation – 288a(c)(2), two counts of Robbery – 211; and one count of Felony False Imprisonment – 136.1(b)(1).

14 SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT II

Left to Right: Officers John “Happy” Biletnikoff, Herb “Agent” Webber, Sergeant Daniel Donovan and Officers Ross Tisdell., and Cynthia Espinoza

Special Victims Unit 2 3 Cold Case (Sexual Assault) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 No. Investigators n/a n/a n/a 2 Total Cases: n/a n/a n/a 65 Total Cases Assigned: n/a n/a n/a 65 Total Cases Not-Assigned n/a n/a n/a 0 [closed by administrative process] Assigned Cases per Investigator: n/a n/a n/a 32 Cases Charged 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Felony: n/a n/a n/a 23 Misdemeanor: n/a n/a n/a 1 Parole Violations: n/a n/a n/a 1 Probation Violations: n/a n/a n/a 1 Other Information 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Ramey/Arrest Warrants: n/a n/a n/a 15 Search Warrants [includes DNA n/a n/a n/a 30 samples]: Admissions of Guilt: n/a n/a n/a n/a Call-Out Activations: n/a n/a n/a See SVU1 Surveillances: n/a n/a n/a n/a Special Victims Unit 2 290 Enforcement 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 No. Investigators n/a n/a 2 2

3 Prior to 2009 – SVU 1 and SVU 2 stats were collectively tracked and reported

15 Total Cases: n/a n/a 1,366 355 No. 290 Packets Assigned: n/a n/a 1,366 355 No. Compliance Checks Made: n/a n/a 1,141 212 No. Arrests Made 290 Related: n/a n/a 8 17 No. Arrests Made – other: n/a n/a 12 9 No. 290 Forms Completed: n/a n/a 760 140 No. Crime Reports Completed: n/a n/a 76 10 No. Statements Taken: n/a n/a 266 60 No. Buccal Swabs [DNA] Taken: n/a n/a 40 62 No. 8047 Notices Made: n/a n/a 9 0 No. Probation Searches: n/a n/a 28 26 No. Parole Searches: n/a n/a 31 43 Cases Charged 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Felony: n/a n/a n/a 19 Misdemeanor: n/a n/a n/a 1 Parole Violations: n/a n/a n/a 4 Probation Violations: n/a n/a n/a 8 Other Information 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Ramey/Arrest Warrants: n/a n/a n/a 17 Search Warrants [includes DNA n/a n/a n/a 1 samples]: Admissions of Guilt: n/a n/a n/a n/a Call-Out Activations: n/a n/a 0 0 Surveillances: n/a n/a n/a 3 Special Victims Unit 2 Identification Unit 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 No. Personnel n/a n/a 3 3 Notification Letters Mailed to n/a n/a 302 272 Registrants: Employment Applications Processed: n/a n/a 656 1069 License/Permit Applications Processed: n/a n/a 177 255 Background Clearance Letters n/a n/a 85 38 Processed: Court Bookings Completed: n/a n/a 541 494 Registrations 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Felony Drug Offender: n/a n/a 1,356 1121 Felony Sex Offender: n/a n/a 1,980 1788 Felony Arsonist: n/a n/a 11 19

16 Identification Unit 2009 Statistics Notification Letters Mailed to Registrants: 302 Employment Applications Processed: 656 License/Permit Applications Processed: 177 Background Clearance Letters Processed: 85 Court Bookings Completed: 541 Registrations Felony Drug Offenders: 1,356 Felony Sex Offenders: 1,980 Felony Arsonists: 11

Case Profile [Cold Case] In 2000, a woman was getting into her car when a suspect approached her with a gun. The suspect forced the woman into the passenger seat and drove off with two other accomplices following behind them in a van. The suspect crashed the car on the freeway, pulled the victim from the car, and forced her into the van before driving off. The suspect sexually assaulted the victim before letting her out.

Evidence collected resulted in a possible DNA match with Artis Washington. Officer Ross Tisdell was able to locate Washington through the California Department of Corrections. Washington was serving prison time in the Florence Correctional Facility in the State of Arizona for a lewd act with a child conviction. Tisdell and his partner, Herb Webber, went to Arizona armed with an Arizona search warrant, collected a DNA swab from Washington, and interviewed him. Alameda County Sr. Deputy District Attorney Chu charged Washington with Rape with a Kidnapping Clause – 209(b) P.C. resulting in a life prison exposure for Washington.

290 PC Enforcement Team Officers John Biletnikoff and Cynthia Espinoza continued to expand the review and enforcement of registered sex offenders, ensuring the gains of 2008 were not lost. In 2009, the 290 Enforcement Team coordinated and completed hundreds of registered sex offender compliance checks in collaboration with Patrol.

SAFE Task Force In 2009, the Oakland Police Department was again unable to fully staff a position at the Alameda County SAFE Task Force. Nonetheless, both members of the 290 Enforcement Team worked closely with the SAFE Task Force, dedicating at least one-full day a week to participate in county operations. In turn, members of the SAFE Task Force played a huge role in assisting the 290 Enforcement Team with compliance checks of registered sex offenders.

17 Vice & Child Exploitation Unit

Back Row - Left to Right: Officer James Beere, Sergeant Tom “Hogie” Hogenmiller, Officers Holly Joshi, Jason Skrdlant and Lesa Leonis Front Row - Left to Right: Officers James Saleda, Hamann Nguyen and, PST Al “The Mayor” Rivers

Vice/Child Exploitation 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 No. Investigators 4 3 3 6 Total Cases: 718 664 503 698 Total Cases Assigned: 718 664 503 698 Total Cases Not-Assigned 0 0 0 0 [closed by administrative process] Assigned Cases per Investigator: 179 221 115 116 Cases Charged 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Felony: 47 49 35 65 Misdemeanor: 514 512 300 481 Parole Violations: n/a n/a n/a 6 Probation Violations: n/a n/a n/a 14 Other Information 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Ramey/Arrest Warrants: 20 5 4 14 Search Warrants: 25 20 26 32 Admissions of Guilt: n/a n/a 29 40 Statements: n/a 33 72 135 Human Trafficking Cases: 16 20 12 23 Call-Out Activations: n/a 11 22 3 Surveillances: n/a 35 65 68 Investigative/Enforcement Operations 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

18 Total Operations: 47 35 33 63 No. Trolling [Male UC Ops]: 25 27 11 5 No. Decoy [Female UC Ops]: 8 0 2 1 Op Beat Feet: 8 3 0 0 Massage Parlor: 3 0 0 6 Internet Cases [Craig’s List] n/a n/a 6 5 No. SOAP [Stay Out Area Prostitute]: 7 5 14 46 Operation Stats Total Arrests: 660 531 318 640 Adult Males: 120 59 31 23 Adult Females: 540 443 263 546 Juveniles: 67 29 24 71 Citations: 29 0 0 6

Case Profile As a result of a weekly Vice Operation, information was developed that two girls, ages 14 and 15 were being prostituted and/or groomed to be prostituted by two street level pimps. The pimps, Dennis Givens [aka “Mr. Amazing”] and Marcus Redic [aka “Who”] were known to be involved in street level prostitution. Further information was developed that Givens was a violent offender who had used boiling water to punish one of his prostitutes. A lengthy and complex investigation was conducted by Vice/Child Exploitation Officers James Saleda and Holly Joshi. Even though both victims were reluctant to fully cooperate, the case was successfully charged with both men convicted of numerous sexual assaults with human trafficking and were sentenced to state prison for 10-years. It should be noted that one of the most incriminating pieces of evidence against Givens was a “You-Tube” video advertising himself as a pimp and admitting to prostituting young girls.

Missing Persons

Case Profile In Feb 2009, a reporting parting stated her 16 year old daughter and her 42 year old brother were missing. The reporting parting stated they flew into Oakland International Airport from Columbus, Ohio to start a new life in the Bay Area. The reporting party lost contact after her brother’s cell phone ran out of minutes. The brother told reporting parting that he ran out of money and he and the 16 year old were sleeping on the streets in Oakland. After an extensive search for the brother and 16 year old, investigators located a witness who stated he contacted them at 55th St. and San Pablo Ave. The witness provided the two with food and bus fare for the 16 year old to go to Bakersville, CA where the 16 year old’s biological father resides. Investigators contacted Social Services in Kern County and located the 16 year old at her father’s residence in Ridgecrest, CA. The brother was located and reunited with family members in San Mateo, CA.

Case Profile In March 2009, a father stated he received a phone call from a friend in Atlanta, GA. who stated she observed his child’s mother punch, kick, and yell at his 3 year old daughter. The father stated the mother and his child left his residence in November 2008, and he had no contact with

19 them since. Investigators contacted the Atlanta Police Dept. to conduct a security check of the residence, but the mother had fled the area with the child. It was discovered she was headed for Gary, Indiana. Investigators contacted CPS in Indiana and who advised the mother applied for assistance. CPS located the mother in Indiana where the child was taken into protective custody. The child was reunited with the father’s family in Oakland.

JUVENILE INTAKE

Juvenile Intake continued its 24-hour a day, 7-days a week service of processing juvenile offenders. Statistics are illustrated below:

Juvenile Intake Unit Statistics 2008 2009 Total Juveniles Processed 1201 1042 Sent to Juvenile Hall 1034 1042 Notice to Appear 167 152 Deferred to Service Providers 154 161

CAMPUS LIFE AND SCHOOL SAFETY [CLASS]

CLASS provided policing services to the City of Oakland’s six major high schools. CLASS officers worked with the Oakland Unified School District to identify school related problems and gave special attention to weapons, drugs, aggression, trespassing, and truancy. In addition, CLASS officers provided mediation services to students, teachers, and parents. CLASS officers picked up 340 truants during the first half of 2009.

POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE

Officer Mildred Oliver discusses PAL Camp activities with eager camp participants.

20 PAL is based out of the Verdese Carter Recreation Center in the 9600 block of Sunnyside and offers a myriad of services to the youth of Oakland. The accomplishments of PAL include:

♦ Opened the new West Oakland PAL center ♦ Coordination of the Annual Christmas Dinner, Halloween party, and Thanksgiving Dinner. ♦ Coordination of the Adopt a Family Program. ♦ Hosting ten students from Holy Names High School, who are interested in careers in Law Enforcement in their Annual Midsession Program. ♦ Implementation of summer programming comprised of educational, recreational, and athletic programs. These programs include intensive reading, math, baseball, cheerleading, soccer, camping, hip-hop dancing, drumming, and fishing. ♦ Hosting an average of 80 students per day for after-school programs at the PAL Centers and over 150 students per day during the summer programming. ♦ Chaperoning 16 youth at the Annual California PAL Sacramento Experience where youth participate in activities and training at the State Capitol. ♦ Chaperoning 20 youth at the California PAL Life After High School program at Fresno State University where high school students gain tools to prepare them for college. ♦ Chaperoning several youth at the California PAL Snow and Beach Play Days. ♦ 150 athletes participated in the Track and Field program. ♦ Partnering with Community Probation to administer court mandated “Life Skills” training for juvenile probationers. ♦ Establishment of an Oakland PAL Troop with the Girl Scouts of the East Bay. ♦ Attending the California PAL Fall Conference. ♦ Sponsoring the GREAT Program. ♦ Re-established the OPD Explorers program. ♦ Establishment of the Midnight Basketball Program for East and West Oakland. ♦ 30 youth participated in the Peer to Peer mentoring program.

SECTION VII: OTHER YFSD PERFORMANCE DATA

Uses of Force Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 0 1 1 37

There were no trends of abuse of use of force was identified.

Internal Affairs Complaints 15 complaints were made against personnel assigned to the YFSD. Commanders reviewed all incidents and found no trends of Departmental policy violations or other misconduct on the part of the involved officers.

21 Vehicle Pursuits YFSD personnel were not involved in any vehicle pursuits.

Vehicle Collisions YFSD personnel were involved in two vehicle collisions in 2009. Both collisions were deemed preventable.

SECTION VIII: PLANS AND GOALS

State of the YFSD

ISS and FSS personnel are receiving advanced training to increase their overall knowledge and effectiveness. The division recently implemented a sophisticated database, which provides ISS investigators the ability to check other criminal cases for similarities/matches. This same database allows supervisors and commanders to evaluate performance and deployment of personnel.

The division saw the expansion upon the gains of 2008, especially in the area of case load reduction. With the expansion of the Special Victims, Domestic Violence, and Missing Persons Units we hope to eliminate the backlog of cases that haunted the Department for more than 4- years.

The OK Program shows a great deal of promise and will likely be an important element of the YFSD for years to come. The dedication of the OK Program staff helped to make this a successful program in 2009.

OK Officers “Rich” Williams, Nathan Brooks, and Lee French making money for the program.

Expectations and Goals

The YFSD has already begun to staff Departmental and division orders and policies in order to satisfy CALEA Standards. The Section has set the following goals for 2010

♦ Conduct at least two Vice Undercover Officer Training Courses. ♦ Present at least one POST Certified Child Abuse/Sexual Assault Training Course. ♦ Manage 100% status/compliance of all registered sex offenders living/working in Oakland and ensure DNA samples are collected and submitted to CODIS – We will achieve this with a detailed and coordinated effort with the Area Commanders and their field staff. ♦ Fully utilize the SMATS database to capture and report on a range of investigative and performance related matters. ♦ Continue to manage the overall caseloads in all investigative units as to prevent a backlog. ♦ Continue OPD’s partnership with the Family Justice Center. ♦ Expand the High Risk Victim screening and classification protocol for all Oakland runaway and/or “at risk” child victims. ♦ Implement the recent Hotel/Motel Partnership Agreement to Combat Human Trafficking in the City of Oakland and establish a “Yahoo Group” site to facilitate communications between the hotel/motels and the OPD-YFSD. ♦ Enhance the legal requirements of Prop 69 to include all prostitution related arrests. ♦ Enhance the legal requirements of 290 PC, requiring the California DOJ to become the repository for all court documents related to verifying offenders’ registration obligations. ♦ Revise and update all Departmental General Order and training bulletins related to sexual assault investigations. ♦ Continue to be the primary law enforcement agency for Alameda County District Attorney’s Office pilot project under AB499. ♦ Expand the PAL and OK programs.

Anthony K. Rachal Captain of Police Youth and Family Services Division