2013 Annual Report Goodyear Police Department
Goodyear Police Department Annual Report
Commitment to Excellence
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Mayor and Council
Goodyear Councilmembers serve the citizens by acting as the legislative and policymaking body for the City. The Council adopts ordinances and resolutions and takes necessary actions to achieve the best interest of the citizenry. In doing so, they set forth the vision and guiding principles for the City, and provide a forum for active public participation and input. The Council frequently acts as representatives of the City’s interests on various regional bodies and at the State level. Contact Mayor and Council Office at 623‐882‐7776 or by email address below.
Mayor Georgia Lord ~ [email protected] Vice Mayor Joe Pizzillo ~ [email protected] Councilmember Joanne Osborne ~ [email protected]
Councilmember Sheri Lauritano ~ [email protected]
Councilmember Bill Stipp ~ [email protected]
Councilmember Wally Campbell ~ [email protected]
Councilmember Sharolyn Hohman ~ [email protected]
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A Letter from the Chief of Police
It is my pleasure to present the Goodyear Police Department’s 2013 Annual report. It has been an eventful year for the department with many changes as well as growth. We look forward to continually moving forward in a positive, innovative and exciting new direction. By publishing this annual report, it is our goal to provide important information about the Police Department. Information and statistics regarding programs, construction projects, crime, staffing and budget will be highlighted.
After suffering budgetary concerns for years during the economic downturn, the City of Goodyear has seen increased revenue this past year. As a result, the Police Department was able to hire some much needed positions. Some new positions added this past year included: Public Information Officer, Crime Analyst, Records Clerks and Officers. There have also been internal changes in the command structure of the department. The position of Commander has been eliminated and replaced with the title of Deputy Chief. We now have two Deputy Chiefs in place, Paul Marzocca, and Jeff Rogers.
Exciting new programs include the Police/School Substation Program, Prescription Drug Disposal Program, Police Assistant Program and the integration of Social Media. In addition, Goodyear Police Department formed a new Narcotics Unit and expanded its existing K9 unit.
The Goodyear Police Department strives to bring peace of mind as well as quality of life to the community and citizens we serve. A large part of that quality of life is to give back to the community and those in need. Goodyear Police Department is a huge supporter of the Arizona Special Olympics. We started the year with the Law Enforcement Torch Run, in which many of our employees participated. In addition, we have supported the Special Olympics with fundraisers such as the Softball Tournament, Tip a Cop Event, Annual Guns and Hoses Football Game and were the top fundraising Law Enforcement Agency supporting the Tri2Unify Triathlon.
The Goodyear Police Department is committed to the philosophy of community policing. We believe in promoting organizational strategies that support the systematic use of community partnerships and problem‐solving techniques. We believe in being proactive in addressing public safety issues such as crime, social disorder and the fear of crime, which is evidenced by the highlighted programs and divisions you will see in this report. It is our pleasure to be part of the West Valley and serve the community of Goodyear and its residents.
Jerry Geier Chief of Police Goodyear Police Department Annual Report 4
Goodyear at a Glance
About Goodyear The City of Goodyear, one of the fastest growing cities in the valley, is conveniently located just west of metropolitan Phoenix near I10, the Loop 101 and the currently Goodyear was founded expanding 303 freeways. The beautiful City of Goodyear is nestled in the foothills of in 1917 by Paul the Estrella Mountains and has the close knit community feel and low crime rate of Litchfield of Goodyear a small town with the amenities of big city life. Tire & Rubber Company Goodyear, with a population of just over 70,000, is the spring training home of the *** Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds. In addition, Goodyear houses the newest of Goodyear was the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Lockheed Martin, Phoenix Goodyear incorporated as a city Airport, Amazon.com and Macy’s Internet Fulfillment Center. on November 19, 1946 Not only is Goodyear, Arizona a desirable community to visit, but also a comfortable *** city to call home. Goodyear is the past recipient of two prestigious national awards, The 2010 Decennial the All‐America City and City Livability Awards. Census County: 65,275 *** Size: 191 square miles — approximately 6‐8 miles wide and 37 miles long
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Table of Contents
Mission, Vision, and Values 7 Strategic Goals 8 Office of the Chief 10 Public Information Office 11 Professional Standards Unit 13 Property and Evidence 15 Administrative Services 17 Organization Chart 19 Enforcement Bureau 21 Patrol Division 22 Police Assistant Program 24 Criminal Investigations Division 26 Compstat and Intelligence Led Policing 32 Crisis Services 34 Crime Analysis—UCR Program 35 Support Services Bureau 37 Specialized Patrol Division 37 Community Services Division 40 Telecommunications Division 49 Special Services 52 A Year in Photos AZ Sci‐Tech Festival 53 Guns and Hoses Charity Football Game 54 In Support of Special Olympics 55 Police Awards Ceremony 56
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Mission, Vision, and Measures
OUR MISSION
In partnership with the community, we contribute to the quality of life through diligent patrol, community oriented policing and enforcement of law to maintain the peace and protect the rights of those we serve.
OUR VISION
“Commitment to Excellence” The Goodyear Police Department is committed to excellence, continually pursuing innovation and change. We maintain the public trust through personal responsibility, professionalism, and integrity.
OUR MEASURES
To achieve our mission, measurement of progress is critical. The Department established indicators relating to overall success of the Department and our Mission. Prompt, professional and effective response to emergencies as evidenced by responding to Priority 1 (emergency) calls. Proactive and aggressive traffic enforcement, targeting DUI enforcement, and the minimization of the impacts of crashes and accidents. City crime incidence statistics by crime type, as tracked monthly through Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), targeting a consistent reduction of crime and crime impacts to the city.
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Strategic Goals
As a service provider in difficult economic times, Police Department staff realizes the importance of excellence in service provision, accountability, and quality communication with the Community and Visitors we serve. To this end, the department uses a strategic plan as long term blueprint to follow, and communicate our progress to stakeholders. The Plan is updated annually on the calendar year to provide a basis for budget preparations and validate the future needs of our Department in serving the Community. Our Plan serves the important role of educating and informing our customers about goals we plan to reach; including them as partners in our mutual success. The Goodyear Police Department’s current strategic plan focuses on five primary goals: Leadership and Ethics, Crime Reduction / Improve Quality of Life, Technology Improvements, Traffic Safety, and Enhancing Agency Efficiency / Effectiveness. Each of the police department goals supports City direction through enhancing community, resource management, and quality of life, and the overall vitality of the community by reducing and eliminating the impacts of crime. This Strategic Plan is a dynamic document that is in a state of constant review and updating. As one goal is achieved, a new challenge will become apparent and that challenge will become the next initiative.
e will foster ethical leaders at all levels of the organization through the implementation of ethics and W leadership based training, succession planning, mentoring, and role model based leadership. Through these actions, we will promote initiative, creative problem solving, and encourage decision making at the lowest possible level to enhance trust among all tiers of the organization and within the community.
he Goodyear Police Department is committed to a healthy and prosperous community. We are dedicated to T building a community that is resistant to crime, criminal activity, and the impacts of crime. We will achieve this through an effective use of our resources and fostering a healthy relationship with the community and visitors we serve.
e will utilize technology to be more efficient in achieving the mission of the department by focusing on W keeping existing technologies operational to a high level, conducting ongoing research and industry benchmarking, and bringing in beneficial new technologies and practices as they are available.
o constantly improve the safety for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists that utilize the trafficways in the City T of Goodyear. This will be accomplished by utilizing a data driven approach to traffic safety via effective communication with the Community and City Engineering. The Goodyear Police Traffic Unit will strategically enforce areas of concern related to injury and property damage caused by collisions.
he Goodyear Police Department is committed to doing the right things and doing them extremely well. It is T imperative the Police Department develop and maintain a business infrastructure that consistently reflects the best strategies in policing, including the management of our resources and provision of services to the public.
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Office of the Chief
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Office of the Chief
Chief of Police, Jerry Geier, is the final authority in all matters of Department policy, Office of the Chief operations, and discipline. The Chief of Police provides leadership and CHIEF OF POLICE administration of police related services and is accountable to the Executive 2 DEPUTY CHIEFS Management of the City and to City Council. 1 PUBLIC INFORMATION The Office of the Chief: OFFICER Ensures that the Department’s mission is executed efficiently and effectively. 1 SUPPORT SERVICES Creates a vision of the desired future state of the Department MANAGER Develops strategic goals and objectives 1 RECORDS Plans, organizes, directs, staffs, coordinates, and controls activities and ADMINISTRATOR 2 RECORDS ANALYSTS departmental functions 2 SERGEANTS Supervises and participates in the development and administration of the 2 ADMINISTRATIVE Department's operating budget and all department planning efforts ASSISTANTS Enforces the laws and city ordinances, prevents crime and protects life and 1 PROPERTY AND property EVIDENCE SUPERVISOR Coordinates the City's law enforcement activities with other law 2 PROPERTY OFFICERS enforcement agencies and City administrative staff Develops and manages Department planning documents, policies, procedures, directives, and general orders Oversees the preparation of the Police Department's Operating Budget by conferring with the management staff to determine annual budget needs, presenting budget requests to the Deputy City Manager and Finance Director. Oversees the administration of the budget and develops strategies that will ensure fiscal responsibility in carrying out effective law enforcement/policing programs.
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Office of the Chief
PUBLIC INFORMATION
The Public Information Officer, under the Office of the Chief, is responsible for acting as the liaison between the department and the media, responds to media inquiries, oversees social media for the Department, prepares news releases and acts as the spokesperson on behalf of the Department. Lisa Kutis, the Public Information Officer for the Goodyear Police Department has been in place for just under two years. She is the coordinator of the “Lids on Kids” bike helmet program, provides presentations and trainings, writes articles for local and national publications, emcees events for the Department and City, as well as assists other departments and agencies with their child passenger safety programs and instruction. Lisa brings to the department over 8 years of public safety, media relations and communications experience, as well as the expertise of a Masters Degree from Arizona State University.
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Office of the Chief
FAST FACT: 4 Elementary Schools participate with Lids on Kids programs.
Percent increase in helmet use at each school: Westar: 183% Estrella Mountain: 6.7% Desert Star: 500% increase in helmet use (bikes and scooters) Mabel Padgett: 150%
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Office of the Chief
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS UNIT
The Goodyear Police Department is committed to providing quality law enforcement to the City of Goodyear. One of the ways the Department honors this commitment is by adhering to a high level of professionalism, while carrying out our duties in an objective manner. The Professional Standards Unit ensures the Department remains true to this commitment so that the trust and cooperation of the public we serve is not lost. The Professional Standards Unit processes citizen complaints as well as citizen compliments. In addition, it oversees internal investigations into alleged staff misconduct and violations of policy and procedures. Finally, Professional Standards facilitates and/or conducts departmental audits and inspections when appropriate.
To fulfill its mission and promote respect and trust within the Department and the community, the Department strives to promote a culture of public accountability, individual responsibility and the maintenance of the highest standards of professionalism. To ensure and promote the integrity of the Department, allegations of misconduct will be investigated in a thorough, fair and expeditious manner by the Professional Standards Unit.
The Professional Standards Unit functions under the authority of the Chief of Police and reviews and/or investigates both internal and external complaints. The goal of the Professional Standards Unit is to ensure that the integrity of the Department is maintained through a system of internal investigations and discipline which are fair, thorough, timely and in accordance with accepted department and City policies and procedures.
The Police Department received 218 complaints against its employees in 2013. Of those complaints received, 180 were received via telephone from citizens which are coded as call type 271c (Public Relations Contact – Complaint), 30 were received by internal police department sources, and 8 were received through e‐mail correspondence. Of these total complaints 183 were handled by means of public education, 6 were handled as inquiries only, and 28 were investigated by the Police Department Professional Standards Unit. A total of 28 employees received official complaints. For statistical purposes, in 2013, the total number of complaints included 54 administrative charges. Often a complaint may contain more than one administrative charge which is why there are more total administrative charges than complaints. In 2013, 61% of all administrative charges were substantiated.
Fast Fact:
Of 218 Complaints, over 84% are public education opportunities, resolved through information
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Office of the Chief
Trends, Patterns & Training Issues
The decrease in administrative investigations from 53 to 28 is contributed to the Police Department’s ongoing effort to educate the community and it’s citizens with regard to police actions. For example, the instituting of the formal tracking of the public education resolution to complaints allows first line supervision the authority to handle complaints at the lowest level in lieu of forwarding complaints to the Professional Standards Unit. These actions are the result of a major effort by the Police Department to ensure professionalism and consistency when addressing conduct and performance issues.
Use of Force by reason 14 12 12 10 9 8 7 6 5 5 44 4 2012 4 2013 2 1 1 0 0 0 Actions Defend Defend Overcome Suspect Suspect required another themselves resistance involved in actively resists immediate person felony intervention
Use of Force by type 20 18 16 14 12
10 2012 8 2013 6 4 2 0 Canine Hand control Impact weapon OC Spray Taser deployed technique
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Office of the Chief
Fast Fact: PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE / CRIME SCENE UNIT In 2013, the Property The Property and Evidence/Crime Scene Unit is responsible for the proper collection, and Evidence Unit takes control, storage, safekeeping, release and disposal of all property and evidence, which comes under control of the Goodyear Police Department. The unit is staffed by a in an average of 450 Property and Evidence Supervisor, two Property Officers, and in Fiscal Year 2015 will pieces of property hire a Forensic Technician to assist the supervisor with crime scene processing and monthly—entrusted evidence collection. with the safekeeping The Property Officers are responsible for maintaining the security and control of over and protection of the 16,000 items of evidence and property. Property Officers accept, log, classify, store, dispense, destroy and release property and evidence to its rightful owner, for court evidence or finding the presentation and/or for destruction and auction. In 2013, the unit took in almost rightful owner. 6,000 pieces of property and evidence alone, and disposed, returned, or auctioned over 3,000 pieces of property. The unit also acts as a liaison between the department and other state and local law enforcement agencies. This unit has constant checks and balances including audits, inventories, and random spot checks performed throughout the year to assure all policies are being followed. Personnel in the unit must not only be familiar with the laws regarding evidence handling, but also safety regulations for hazardous items. Additionally, the unit trains officers on policy and procedure updates for evidence collection and packaging. The Property and Evidence Supervisor (and future Forensic Technician), and Property Officers respond to and assist officers and detectives in the processing of a crime scene, from collecting/packaging evidence to dusting for fingerprints and taking photographs, latent fingerprint collection, dna/biological evidence collection, blood spatter analysis, and bullet/casing comparisons through the National Integrated Ballistic Identification Network.
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Office of the Chief
Additionally, Property Officers manage the Prescription Drug Drop Off Program. Prescription drug abuse in teens and adults is a growing trend. Many people do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicines, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away ‐ both potential safety and health hazards. The prescription drug collection program offers the public a means to anonymously deposit their expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs, safely and anonymously. Located in two facilities, secured drop off boxes are checked and emptied consistently throughout the week. Property Officers safely collect, weigh, house, and then safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs.
Fast Fact:
In 2013, Property Officers disposed of over 1,132 pounds of unused or unwanted prescription drugs.
Initial Intake of Property by Month 700
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0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2012 389 263 276 261 297 291 337 312 296 324 236 284 2013 305 303 418 449 370 517 659 458 470 534 541 495
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Office of the Chief
Fast Fact: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Goodyear Police The mission of Administrative Services is to facilitate the operational support of the Department Records police department, foster the effective and efficient delivery of police services. Personnel Process over Administrative Services is comprised of several different functional areas including Executive Support, Finance, Budget and Research, Records Management, Grants 3,000 public records Liaison, Strategic and Operational Planning, and Performance Measurement. requests a year Additionally, Administrative Services staff act as liaisons with internal service providers such as fleet, facilities, and information technology functions of the City. The Records Unit is responsible for all aspects of document control within the department. The unit is comprised of a Records Administrator and two Records Analysts whose key role is to maintain the integrity of Goodyear Police Department’s records. As the repository for all reported crimes, suspected crimes, traffic accidents, arrests, injuries, fatalities and all other incidents or events maintained within automated record‐keeping systems, the unit is responsible for the security and responsible dissemination of the official police records. The Records Unit is responsible for data entry of incident reports, arrests, citations, traffic collisions, towed vehicles, field contacts and warrants. This includes the maintenance, dissemination and security of all documents to include processing, storing, scanning, retrieving and releasing documents to appropriate government and law enforcement agencies, and the public. This information is crucial to the investigative, arrest and judicial process. Budget, Financial, and Grant Assistance Administrative Services staff analyze department overtime, equipment expenditures, purchasing requests and overall program costs to ensure cost effective delivery of services, while allowing the department to provide the highest level of service. To offset the economic burdens, staff work in concert with the City Grants Coordinator to seek local, state and federal grants. The Department continues to participate in the Bulletproof Vest Program, the Edward Byrne JAG grant, Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, and recently received funding from The Tohono O’odham Nation to supply Segways to the Community Services Unit.
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Office of the Chief
Police Budget: $15,923,721 Represents 19.2 % of the City’s Budget (largest Operating Budget)
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Within the budget, 84% is personnel – or 12.4 million, covering costs of 129 personnel.
94 Sworn, 35 Civilian
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The 16% remaining is commodities, contracts and services such as Fleet costs, Booking Fees, Animal Control Services, Ammunition, Training, and Operating Supplies.
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Organization Chart
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Enforcement Bureau
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Enforcement Bureau
The Enforcement Bureau is the largest component of the Goodyear Police Department. The Enforcement Bureau is led by Deputy Chief Jeff Rogers and is comprised of the Patrol and Criminal Investigations Divisions. The Patrol Division consists of 6 squads at 2 day, 2 swing and 2 night shifts and 2 non‐sworn Police Assistants. There are 4 Police Lieutenants and 6 Police Sergeants who supervise the Patrol Division. Patrol personnel provide day‐to‐day police services that include response to emergency and non‐emergency calls for service and critical incidents, conducting preliminary investigations and evidence collection, engaging in community‐oriented problem solving, and crime‐fighting efforts. The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) serves as the main investigative branch of the Department. Officers assigned to CID conduct follow‐up investigations for criminal cases and respond to crime scenes when requested. Each case is reviewed for solvability factors and assigned to an investigator for follow‐up based on the Patrol type of crime. The Criminal Investigations Division consists of four Units: 1) Persons Crimes Unit, 2) Property Crimes Unit, 3) Narcotics Unit and 4) Task Force Units 4 LIEUTENANTS (Vehicle Theft and Criminal Gangs). CID is commanded by Lieutenant James Hernandez and three Detective Sergeants who directly supervise the detectives. In 6 SERGEANTS addition to the sworn staff for CID, there is a core group of non‐sworn personnel to 37 OFFICERS include Crisis Services, Investigations Specialist and Crime/Intelligence Unit that 2 POLICE ASSISTANTS assist with the operations of the division.
Fast Fact:
Patrol Officers respond to Priority 1 (Emergency) calls for service within an average of 4 minutes.
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Enforcement Bureau
PATROL DIVISION The primary function of the Patrol Division is to provide core police services to the community. These services are the most visible on a daily basis and include uniformed sworn police patrol as well as civilian police assistants. Patrol consists of the largest allocation of manpower and is unlike any other division within the police department due to its high visibility and daily contact with the citizens of Goodyear. Patrol officers are the first line of defense in a threat to public safety. These highly trained men and women place themselves at risk every day to protect the community whether responding to an accident, pursuing a fleeing vehicle, apprehending an armed suspect or handling a violent domestic dispute. The officers are required to bring about a successful resolution to situations, which at times may seem impossible. These challenging tasks are accomplished in strict adherence to state and federal laws and held within the high standards of conduct set forth in the Police Officers Code of Ethics. The Patrol Division is responsible for citizen‐ initiated calls for service, 24 hours a day / 7 days a week, in addition to officer‐initiated activity. Some of the functions performed by the Patrol Division include preventive patrol, preliminary criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, response to all emergency situations, initial accident investigations, calls for service and ensures safety and security to citizens and visitors alike. The Patrol Division works in partnership with other Goodyear Police units, governmental agencies and community organizations to solve crime at the neighborhood level. Goodyear Police Department Annual Report 22
Enforcement Bureau
CALLS FOR SERVICE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE Patrol is unlike any other division within the police department because of its high visibility and frequent contact with the public. The law enforcement process is most likely to start with a patrol officer responding to a call for service or having a self‐initiated call, such as a traffic stop or pedestrian check. The key to successful crime prevention and control is “Proactive Policing” where officers identify a problem in the field, respond and bring it to resolution without receiving a call from the public. In 2013, we had 46,939 officer‐initiated calls, and 21,935 community generated calls, totaling a 2013 response of 68,874 calls. Emergency response, generally signified by the use of lights and sirens, is necessary in certain situations. When there is the possibility of further injury or death to any person or the immediate presence of an officer can prevent a dangerous situation from escalating, or while attempting to apprehend a fleeing felon or serious law violator, officers will response as “Priority One.” The time it takes an officer to arrive on scene, known as "response time," is always a concern of the Goodyear Police Department. The department understands the importance of a timely response and aggressively evaluates and re‐evaluates staffing levels, call types and other factors affecting these times. As the city’s population increases, more roadways and houses will be built. As the city grows, so does the obligation of the police department to provide timely services and the Department is committed to maintaining superior service. The average response time for a Priority One Call for Service in 2013 was 4:00 minutes.
2013 Calls for Service by Month
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4000 Telephone 3000 Officer Initiated 2000 Mail/Email/TTY 1000 Lobby 0 911 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Telephone 1350 1202 1484 1423 1396 1334 1450 1445 1404 1496 1323 1361 Officer Initiated 5173 4124 3895 4014 4313 3897 3336 3650 3492 3969 3578 3498 Mail/Email/TTY 68911139121013886 Lobby 60 55 64 51 61 56 66 59 54 64 69 29 911 382 373 387 339 409 314 339 372 379 406 366 400
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Enforcement Bureau
POLICE ASSISTANT PROGRAM
The Goodyear Police Department utilizes the position of Police Assistants to support the Department by performing various routine non‐ sworn law enforcement duties and activities. The basic function of this position is to relieve sworn personnel of a variety of tasks which do not require the training and status of a peace officer nor arrest authority.
Police Assistants respond to and report certain types of non‐emergency calls for service either by telephone or while driving a specially marked department vehicle. These calls include those that do not involve direct suspect contact, and are generally not in progress. The Police Assistants patrol assigned areas, city‐owned property/ buildings and public parks for security and remain alert for security breaches and criminal and/or suspicious activity. Additionally, they use their presence to deter criminal activity.
In calendar year 2013, the two Police Assistants responded to 3,317 calls for service and during those calls they gathered information and evidence as well as completed the departmental reports for 734 criminal cases.
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Enforcement Bureau
The following are some of the primary duties of the Police Assistants:
Document and report relevant observations to appropriate authority. Process crime scenes to include photographing the scene, lifting latent prints, collecting and preserving evidence, collecting supplemental information for reports, interviewing victims/ witnesses, and reporting parties to obtain essential information to conduct a complete and thorough investigation and police report. Respond to both injury and non‐injury motor vehicle collisions and facilitate the exchange of information at non‐injury collisions. Assist with accident forms, tow sheets, measuring distances as requested by the investigating officer. Conduct traffic control by utilization of manual direction techniques, use of cones and flares, traffic control boxes, or by using hard road closures as needed to allow for investigation of collision. Process found property and complete required forms. Attempt to locate owner and/or impound into the Property and Evidence Unit for safe keeping. Testify in court as to involvement in cases or reports as required. Perform security and crowd control at special events and City functions as needed. Maintain assigned vehicle and equipment to perform duties during assigned shift to include Mobile Data Computer (MDC). Assist in training new employees and working any special projects as needed for the Department.
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Enforcement Bureau
Investigations CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION 1 LIEUTENANT 3 SERGEANTS The Criminal Investigations Division is responsible for investigating all types of 12 INVESTIGATORS persons and property crimes. Division personnel provide specialized law 1 INVESTIGATIONS enforcement response to assist patrol personnel in high risk situations. The SPECIALIST Investigations Division is divided into five sections based on areas of responsibility. 1 CRIME AND These five sections include: Crimes Against Persons Unit; Crimes Against Property Unit; Narcotics Unit; Crisis Services Unit; and Crime and Intelligence Analysis Unit. INTELLIGENCE ANALYST The mission of the Investigations Unit is to identify, target, arrest and successfully 1 CRISIS SERVICES prosecute individuals involved in criminal activity as well as recover any stolen SUPERVISOR property. Detectives investigate cases beyond the resources of the Patrol Division. The Division is managed by a Lieutenant, who has the responsibility for all units. The Division participates in all forms of investigative activities including: conducting Fast Fact: surveillance, serving arrest warrants and search warrants, and sex offender In 2013, Detectives accountability. The detectives assigned to the Investigations Division are carefully selected based on experience, work ethic and the ability to conduct in‐depth assigned to the Criminal criminal investigations. Detectives investigate complex and demanding cases, which Investigations each carried could take months, sometimes years to fully investigate. Our detectives have an average caseload of 18 developed an advanced level of expertise by attending specialized training and by open and active working complex cases with colleagues at the local, state and federal level. This experience is passed on from one detective to another, which allows the investigations. Investigations Division to maintain a high level of expertise and efficiency.
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Enforcement Bureau
PERSONS CRIMES UNIT The Person’s Crime Unit is supervised by Sergeant Mary Ward and is responsible for investigating the following types of crimes:
Homicide Robbery Assaults Kidnapping Extortion Suicides, work‐related deaths and any other death that is suspicious in nature but not reported as a homicide Aggravated assaults and assaults that are non‐domestic crimes related Missing person’s cases where foul play is suspected (i.e. Amber Alerts) Criminal investigations involving any and all law enforcement personnel shootings occurring within the city of Goodyear Criminal investigations regarding all in custody deaths (by any and all law enforcement agencies) occurring within the city of Goodyear Domestic Crimes against person’s cases Child Protective Service Referrals Elderly Abuse Sex related crimes Child related crimes to include child sex crimes and abuse
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PROPERTY CRIMES UNIT The Property Crimes Unit is supervised by Sergeant Jason Costello and is responsible for investigating the following types of crime:
Auto theft Fraud schemes Financial Crimes Organized Crime Arson Burglary Theft Identity theft
NARCOTICS UNIT In effort to combat drug‐related issues, the Goodyear Police Department has formed a proactive enforcement narcotics unit. Detectives assigned to the unit are responsible for investigating narcotics offenses by developing confidential sources and through undercover investigations. Detectives in this assignment are highly motivated and are responsible for initiating their own investigations, whereas most other detective units conduct follow up work on crimes that have already occurred. Detectives initiate investigations based on information received from a variety of sources including patrol officers, community members, confidential informants, and other law enforcement agencies.
The primary focus of the pro‐active unit is directed towards mid‐level drug dealers operating throughout the city. Investigations can range from arresting street level dealers and shutting down a nuisance drug house, to long term investigations that dismantle complex drug trafficking organizations. Pro‐active detectives investigate all types of illegal narcotics including heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and illegal prescription drugs.
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Enforcement Bureau
NOTABLE CASES—2013 High dollar burglary investigation involving multiple burglaries in Goodyear, Avondale, and Surprise. Property Crimes investigators were able to identify a vehicle that had previously fled from police. Search warrants were served on multiple residences in Phoenix with stolen property recovered from multiple residences. Suspects are known gang members. After several confidential informant buys from an apartment complex in Goodyear a search warrant was completed on the residence. Narcotics Unit Detectives located over 143.5 grams of marijuana (street value $2,152) along with several pieces of drug paraphernalia and less than ¼ gram of Methamphetamine. The suspect was located in the apartment and arrested. It was later determined the female with him was a leasing agent in the office for this complex. The manager was very appreciative of efforts, and the tenant subsequently evicted. Multiple Calls Outs for aggravated criminal damage at a local church. In this case, suspects broke into the church and damaged various areas of the church. Graffiti left inside the church included various hate symbols and vulgar language. Items were also stolen from inside the church. Suspects were ultimately identified with the help of patrol and three arrests made by detectives in the Property Crimes Unit. The Narcotics Unit performed a Knock and Talk on a suspect who had been previously arrested in Goodyear for a marijuana grow operation. Upon arrival and after speaking with him it was determined there was a full illegal grow operation inside his residence. A Search Warrant was written and granted. The suspect was already out on bail for a previous incident and was booked and held on all five felony charges without Bond. Approximately 10 pounds of Marijuana (street value $68,010) was recovered and a ½ oz of Methamphetamine (street value $360) and $2,200 dollars was seized. The Persons Crimes Unit investigated a Child Abuse case where a 1‐year old was admitted to Phoenix Children’s Hospital with severe head trauma. Detective was able to identify a suspect and conduct an interview of the foster father who ultimately admitted to causing injury to the child and was booked into jail for Child Abuse. Property Crimes Detectives investigated a Loomis Armored Car Company employee who is alleged to have stolen $24,000 from a local bank ATM, while servicing it during a routine stop on this work route. There were two other cities investigating this Loomis employee as well. Property Crimes Unit Detective investigated suspected embezzlement of a non‐profit organization known as the (ASCT) Arizona School Choice Trust. An employee was suspected of stealing excessive amounts of money from the organization. After several meetings and a thorough investigation, Property Crimes discovered $246,199.91 missing from the organization via wire transfers.
The investigation revealed the office manager was involved in money laundering, fraudulent schemes and the theft of large sums of money. Follow‐up investigations showed additional money, exceeding $500,000, was missing and connected to an ASCT company credit card.
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NOTABLE CASES—2013 Narcotics Unit investigated an 843 pound Marijuana seizure. Suspects were interviewed and admitted to transporting marijuana to Ohio using a pizza cheese load to hide the contraband. Officers responded to a local hotel in reference to a suspicious vehicle in the commercial vehicle parking lot parked next to a semi truck. Both subjects were subsequently booked on possession and transportation of drugs. Narcotics Unit completed an investigation at a local hotel, after receiving a tip a vehicle in the parking lot was a drug transport vehicle. After investigation, the vehicle was found to have a hidden compartment containing 4.3 pounds of heroin.
Due to complaints coming in regarding drug usage at the skate park the Narcotics Unit completed a week long detail at a local skate park. The unit affected 17 stops on vehicles, 10 drug sniffs and 2 arrests. Property Crimes Unit and Vehicle Theft Task Force personnel investigated of a series of motor vehicle burglaries and residential burglaries. This was a three‐month long investigation and included numerous burglaries in Goodyear as well as other agencies. Detectives assisted with the execution of multiple search warrants, seizure of stolen property during the warrants, recovering stolen property from pawn shops, and logging evidence into Property and Evidence. Property Crimes Unit ended an 11 incident motor vehicle burglary crime trend. Suspects had been burglarizing vehicles in residential areas of Goodyear. Detectives were able to recover stolen property from these burglaries, including equipment belonging to the Department of Homeland Security. Ultimately closing 11 cases by arrest, including previously inactive cases. The Persons Crimes Unit investigated the missing person report of a Goodyear resident. Officers responded to her residence and found the garage door broken and lying inside the garage. While checking inside the house, officers found signs of foul play and what appeared to be blood . The victim’s grandson, who reportedly resided with the victim, was unable to be located. It was later learned that grandson had been arrested by Chandler PD on unrelated charges, and in fact confessed to Chandler Police he had killed his grandmother. He gave detectives directions to the general location, approximately 30 miles west of Gila Bend, where he reported leaving the body. Goodyear Detectives, with the assistance of MCSO Search and Rescue, were able to recover the body south of Interstate 8. Persons Crimes Detectives worked diligently to ensure the grandson was charged with first degree murder. The Persons Crimes Unit investigated an aggravated assault where the suspect thought he heard his wife [with another man]. Upon entering the room he [saw] the other man and began stabbing this person to protect his wife. The suspect was actually hallucinating and stabbing his own wife. The suspect was subsequently arrested for Aggravated Assault with a weapon and booked into jail.
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Greetings Chief Geier, I hope this email finds you well. I am a resident and homeowner in the fair City of Goodyear. We built our residence in 2007 and have enjoyed a high quality of living due in large part to the diligent work of the men and women of the Goodyear Police Department. Within the last year and a half we have noticed a high volume of vehicle traffic to one residence in our neighborhood. Occupants of vehicles arriving would approach an outside area of the residence, stay there momentarily, and return to their vehicle. On several occasions an occupant of the residence would meet the vehicle at the curb, conduct what appeared to be a hand to hand exchange, and separate. Over the course of a year we experienced these types of scenarios in different locations around our neighborhood as the participants would meet at the keyhole dead end, green field areas, or in front of my house and several neighbor’s house’s near us. The grass area is an open field that supports Soccer Leagues and is next to Mabel Padgett Elementary School. The school is a 4 minute walk from our keyhole “dead end” Avenue. So, we had a problem. Who do neighborhoods turn to when they are in need of assistance for this type of issue? We turned to the Goodyear Narcotics Enforcement Team. Many neighbors were upset and frightened at the possibility of a violent encounter between seller (occupants of the residence) and buyer. The Goodyear Narcotics Enforcement Team made our problem... their problem. They addressed our concerns with patience, professionalism, and competency. As you know, these investigations take time. You may have heard a collective sigh of relief from our neighborhood when a search warrant was executed at the residence recently. Outstanding work is being done by your team. Also of note, the occupants of the residence were vulgar and disrespectful to your officers. To their credit they maintained a professional, calm and cool demeanor to the temper tantrums exhibited by the occupants of the residence. I can tell you from my neighbors smiles and looks of relief that the Goodyear Narcotics Enforcement Team has improved our quality of living and protected our right to a peaceful neighborhood. Priceless. They met and exceeded expectations. Thank you for your service!
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COMPSTAT AND INTELLIGENCE LED POLICING CompStat fosters accountability by holding commanders and other individuals responsible for knowing the details about the crime in their districts and for devising plans to reduce crime levels. CompStat encourages information sharing within a police department as well as between police and other agencies that can help eliminate conditions that contribute to crime. WHAT IS COMPSTAT?
Timely and accurate information or intelligence
Rapid deployment of resources
Effective tactics
Relentless follow‐up
CompStat meetings are consistent with the agency’s mission, organizational strategies, and culture. Some agencies rely on multiple CompStat meetings, with each meeting serving a different purpose. As an example, patrol districts may hold weekly CompStat meetings focused solely on crime in each district, while an agency‐wide meeting may occur once a month and focus more on organizational crime‐fighting strategies. The most productive CompStat systems are those where organizational learning occurs and the participants collaboratively engage each other to analyze problems and develop potential solutions. “CompStat is the most important administrative policing development of the past 100 years. CompStat appropriately focuses on crime, but I think the danger is that CompStat doesn’t always balance that focus with the other values that policing is supposed to pursue…. I want CompStat to measure and discuss things like complaints against officers, and whether police are reducing fear of crime in the community. The CompStat systems of the future must reflect all of the values the police should be pursuing.” —Dr. George Kelling, Rutgers University Goodyear’s goal is to improve overall police performance through the more efficient use of police resources. Smart Policing is a data‐driven, evidence‐based approach to effectively and economically resolve specific crime issues within a community through enhanced analysis of crime data, strategic deployment of resources, and strengthened partnerships within the community.
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CRISIS SERVICES UNIT Victim Assistance The Goodyear Police Department’s Victim Assistance Program was established to ensure that victims of crime are afforded the support needed to help them regain control over their lives after a traumatic situation. In 2013, the Goodyear Police Department Victim’s Assistance Program received 2,885 Victim’s Rights Forms. The Victim Assistance program provides services to anyone who is a victim of a crime or experiencing a traumatic event to include: Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Loss of a loved one Child abuse victims Identity theft Victims of assault Criminal damage Some of the services offered are: On‐scene crisis intervention Community resources and referrals including safety planning Information about victim’s rights Grief support Assistance with Orders of Protection Support and information about case status & criminal justice process In addition to providing services to victims of crime, the Victim’s Assistance Program ensures the police department is up to date and in compliance with Arizona State Statutes in regards to victims rights. The Victim’s Assistance program also participates in community events such as G.A.I.N (Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods), provides victim assistance services at the Southwest Family Advocacy Center, collaborates with other community services providers and is available to provide education and awareness to the community.
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UNIFORM CRIME REPORTING
The Uniform Crime Reporting (or UCR) Program was developed in 1929 by the International Association of Chiefs of Police to meet the need for national uniform crime statistics. More than 18,000 law enforcement agencies nationwide report crime data to the UCR Program. The goal is to generate a set of criminal statistics for use in law enforcement administration, operation and management. Crimes are either classified as “Part I” or “Part II” offense categories. Part I offenses are violent crimes including murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault and the property crimes of burglary, larceny and auto theft. Arson, is also a property crime, however data for arson is not included in property crime totals. The Crime Rate, or the number of offenses per 100,000 inhabitants, is a commonly requested crime statistic within the UCR program. The rate can be calculated regardless of a city or county’s population. Since Goodyear has less than 100,000 residents, we are using 1,000 residents for these calculations (a common crime rate measure). To compute the crime rate, divide the number of violent crimes by the population of the city (76,000) and multiply the result by 1,000. This gives you the number of crimes per 1,000 people. Therefore, the 2013 crime rate for Goodyear is 26.18 crimes per 1,000 residents.
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Support Services Bureau
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Support Services Bureau
The Support Services Bureau consists of three main divisions with separate units in each division. The Bureau is led by Deputy Chief of Police, Paul Marzocca. SPECIALIZED PATROL DIVISION The Specialized Patrol Division is commanded by Lt. Jason DeHaan. The Specialized Patrol Division is comprised of the K9 and Traffic Units. K9 UNIT The K9 Program was established to augment law enforcement services for the community. The K9 Unit has three officer/canine teams and one sergeant/canine team who support the Patrol Division by conducting drug/narcotic searches, suspect tracks, building or open area searches and the apprehension of criminal offenders. One of the four K9 teams is an EOD dog, which has been specially trained to search for explosives. All K9 teams are dual purpose, meaning that in Specialized Patrol addition to either narcotic or EOD work, they also provide handler protection. The K9 Unit assisted with multiple community events including Wag and Tag Event, 1LIEUTENANT Guns and Hoses Game, GAIN, Citizen’s Police Academy, Annual charity golf 2 SERGEANTS tournament, which raised $6,000.00 this past year, Monthly GEO demonstrations, 7 OFFICERS Bark‐in‐the‐Park Event, 9/11 Pancake Breakfast, and Operation Grinch II with the 1 TOWING United States Marshals. ADMINSTRATOR During the 2013 Spring Training Season, the K9 Unit worked 36 days straight, providing EOD sweeps of the Goodyear Ballpark. Goodyear Police K9s and handlers were also instrumental in the apprehension of the “Door Kick” burglary suspects as well as alerting handlers on the presence of drugs in a vehicle. This particular K9 drug alert generated a search warrant that led to the recovery 2 kilos of heroin.
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TRAFFIC UNIT
The Traffic Unit is lead by a Sergeant, six Officers and Traffic Impound Specialist. Three of the Officers work in specially designed aggressive driver vehicles to blend in with traffic, and three Officers utilize police motorcycles. All Officers in the unit are highly trained in their craft and several are Drug Recognition Experts (DRE), who seek‐out drivers impaired by not only alcohol, but seven additional categories of drugs. The ultimate goal of traffic law enforcement is to reduce the number of traffic collisions and impaired drivers on the road. This goal may be achieved through the application of such techniques as geographic/temporal assignment of personnel and equipment, as well as the establishment of preventive patrols to deal with specific categories of unlawful driving behavior. The Traffic enforcement technique used is based on collision data, enforcement activity records, volume and conditions of traffic. The Traffic Unit assisted in multiple Community Events including the Gold Rush Parade in Wickenburg, Tale of Two Cites Parade, Bicycle Rodeo and Fitness Fairs at several local schools, Ride of Honor Parade in Buckeye, 9/11 Pancake Breakfast, Veteran’s Day Parade, Shop with a Cop, Summer Kids Day at Peter Piper Pizza, Seatbelt Enforcement Campaign, and Lids on Kids.
During the 2013 Spring Training Season, the Traffic Unit worked every spring training game at the Goodyear Ballpark to provide traffic control and event security. Each season the unit presents traffic and safety information to the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds. At the start of the spring training season, the Traffic Unit attends a locker room meeting with the players and staff in order to provide education on Arizona traffic laws since many reside outside of Arizona. All education and materials are provided in both English and Spanish. During the months of November and December, the Traffic Unit participates in a total of 6 grant funded Holiday DUI Task force events throughout the valley.
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Support Services
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION The Community Services Division is lead by Lt. Jimmy Rodriguez and has many important functions including hiring and recruitment, the Field Training Officer program (FTO), Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS), School Resource Officers (SRO), the Judicial Officer, the Training Unit and the Community Services Unit.
TRAINING UNIT
The Training Unit provides expert training to all personnel in the Department and also oversees the School Resource Officers (SRO), Judicial Enforcement Officer and FTO program. The objectives of the training program include:
Enhancing the level of law enforcement services to the public
Increasing the technical expertise and overall effectiveness of department personnel
Providing for continued professional development of department personnel
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Support Services
COMMUNITY SERVICES UNIT The Community Services Unit was designed with the intention of reducing the likelihood of citizens becoming victims of crime by forming partnerships with the community and offering community‐oriented policing practices. One of the primary goals of the Community Services Unit is to encourage greater participation in community policing and problem‐solving projects in order to:
Improve police and community relations and awareness Participate in training that supports the Department’s philosophy of community policing Enhance communication between officers and community/neighborhood groups An important part of the Community services unit, the Neighborhood Watch program helps you to get to know your neighbors and helps to keep your neighborhood safe. One key way to accomplish this is a Neighborhood Watch program in your immediate community. This program has neighbors taking an active role in crime prevention and community development. The Neighborhood Watch Program draws upon the compassion of average citizens, asking them to lend their neighbors a hand. Officers will discuss how to build a sense of community so neighbors come to know each other and can look out for each other. The community learns how to maintain the neighborhood so that visitors know that the residents care about what happens there. When you have that sense of community, as the Neighborhood Watch signs say, "Suspicious activities will be reported to the Police." Neighborhood Watch typically begins with an organizing meeting in the home of a neighborhood sponsor. The Officers also discuss when and how to call the police—What kind of activities should be reported as suspicious, and what kind of information will Police Dispatchers need to make sure officers are prepared to recognize suspicious people when they approach or arrive in the neighborhood in response to a call?
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SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
The Goodyear Police Department has three School Resource Officers in the Unit. Each of the Officers is assigned to one of three high schools in the City of Goodyear. Officer Gene Hindman is assigned to Millennium High School, Officer Don Host is assigned to Estrella Foothills High School and Officer Regan McCarthy is assigned to Desert Edge High School. Each of the Officers also provides assistance to the elementary and middle schools in their areas. Our School Resource Officers take an interactive approach when dealing with students at their schools. These officers are critical in often preventing crime from occurring on campus due to their presence. They not only investigate crimes on campus but many times they participate in various school related activities to include the following:
Patrol campuses and surrounding neighborhoods Selective traffic enforcement when needed Act as liaison between the community, school administration and police department Perform classroom presentations on youth alcohol, traffic safety, drug prevention and distracted driving Attend career day and speak to students about careers in law enforcement Coordinate and implement secure campus practices to include active shooter drills Work with our Criminal Investigations Division when investigating crimes Coordinate and teach our annual Teen Academy during the schools’ summer break Assist with our Police Explorer Program Work police security after hours at sports events, school dances and graduation ceremonies The School Resource Officers maintain an open and honest relationship with students. Our goal is to promote a positive image of law enforcement, knowing that the students of today are our future officers of tomorrow. Working with schools, youth and the community allows us to keep our children safe and focused on school so they can make positive choices in their lives, helping them to achieve their future goals.
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Support Services
Goodyear Police Substation: One Solution to the School Violence Issue Lisa Kutis, PIO Goodyear Police Department
On the morning of December 14, 2012, fear gripped the community surrounding Sandy Hook Elementary School in Conn. Shots rang out of a K‐4th grade school, a place where children should be safe. This was a terrible tragedy that shook the community and placed fear in the hearts of children and parents nationwide… Sadly, school violence is a growing trend, and putting an end to it is a conversation that is taking place everywhere, including at the legislative level. There are differing opinions as to viable solutions to this very disturbing problem; including: arming teachers with guns and hiring more school resource officers, both of which cost money. However, there is one very different option that is being implemented in Goodyear, AZ and is returning rave reviews from the community.
The Goodyear Police Department in partnership with three separate schools within the City limits has established a School Police Substation program. This is a very simple and cost effective program. The schools have offered up of‐ fice space on their school campuses. Officers who are on patrol during school hours simply drop by the school, as their schedule allows, making phone calls and catching up on computer work. This is an opportunity for officers to get out of their patrol cars and have a presence at the school, which in and of itself acts as a deterrent to potential crime. In addition, school staff, students and parents enjoy interacting with officers when they are on campus.
According to Goodyear Police Chief, Jerry Geier, “I was approached by a school principal about the idea and didn't hesitate. Officers use the three school substations, which are located in the north, central and south geographical ar‐ eas of the city. It is a win‐win. There is no cost, which is one of the most important things. It gets the officers in the schools and law enforcement presence is there.”
In addition, the schools are thrilled to have officers present on their campuses. According to Avondale Elementary School District Superintendent, Dr. Betsy Hargrove, "we are fortunate to have incredible relationships between our district and city agencies. Chief Geier and his entire team are a resource for our families and communities. Being able to establish a substation at one of our sites further strengthens those connections. Promoting visibility in our neighborhoods provides another layer of support. We look forward to building upon the relationships already estab‐ lished.”
“We are extremely appreciative of the partnership with Goodyear Police Department. They have consistently worked to maximize the safety and security of our schools. Having a substation at Westar Elementary is another example of the proactive partnership between our school district and the city. Goodyear Police and Fire Departments have a long history of support for our schools,” stated Dr. Andrew Rogers, Liberty Elementary School District Superintendent. We all hope that tragedy like that at Sandy Hook Elementary or Columbine High School never happens again. How‐ ever, the Goodyear Police Department in Goodyear, Arizona, has taken a proactive and cost effective approach to see that the likelihood of such a tragedy is minimized in this community.
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VOLUNTEERS IN POLICE SERVICE
The Volunteers in Police Service (V.I.P.S) program was created to enhance the quality and number of services provided to the community and to get citizens involved in police related activities. Volunteers in Police Service are rewarded with the pride and personal growth that comes from helping their community. They are involved in every division in the Goodyear Police Department. The V.I.P.S. program is part of the department's continuing efforts to better meet public safety needs and create a police/community partnership with the creativity and enthusiasm of our community volunteers.
Volunteer Hours Donated 8000 7300 Hours valued at $160,965.00 7000 5449 Hours valued at 6000 $120,150.00
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YOU ARE NOT ALONE (YANA) is a free program offered by the Goodyear Police Department's Volunteers in Police Service. This program provides regular phone calls and home visits to seniors who have limited family or community contacts. Seniors can also call the YANA program for help finding specific services and resources. YANA promotes peace of mind and a sense of security for elderly residents. It's a great resource for disabled seniors who enjoy the independence of living on their own, but have no friends or family members nearby to check on them regularly.
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SHOP WITH A COP
Each year Goodyear Police Department partners with businesses including Chick‐Fil‐A and Walmart, and the PebbleCreek Fall Home Tour to raise money and promote healthy relationships between Police Officers and youth of the Community.
The Shop With a Cop Program begins its day each Holiday season by serving breakfast to the children selected by Goodyear school officials to participate in the program. Next, a cavalcade of motorcycles and patrol cars with sirens screaming and lights flashing takes the children to the Goodyear Wal‐Mart on Estrella Parkway, where Santa arrives. Some years he has arrived in a helicopter, others in specialized Police Department vehicles like the BEAR. Each child is presented with a gift certificate, and the shopping spree begins!
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Support Services
TEEN ACADEMY The Goodyear Police Department, in partnership with the Goodyear Police Officer's Association, hosts the annual Teen Police Academy Training for high school students 14 to 18 years old. The Program, which provides an insider's look at law enforcement, is geared toward teens that may have an interest in criminal justice. Training is provided by various members of the Goodyear Police Department, including outside agencies at both the municipal and federal level. A few of the topics of instruction include:
Working mock crime scenes Firearms safety and training Criminal street gangs SWAT K9
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Support Services
CITIZENS’ ACADEMY Each year, the Goodyear Police Department hosts two sessions of the Citizens’ Police Academy. This is an informative and exciting 10 week long academy that includes classroom instruction and role‐playing scenarios. This entire block of instruction promotes great awareness and better understanding on how local law enforcement works, including how it impacts the community. The Academy is presented in a friendly casual environment one day a week for 4 hours in the evening at the Police Department. The classes cover a wide variety of subject areas including: police department history, patrol procedures, 911 communications, traffic enforcement, drug awareness, K‐9 presentation and demonstration, SWAT, deadly force encounters, gang awareness, crime scene processing, safety awareness scenarios and a field trip to the Maricopa County Jail. Students gain first‐hand experience of the complex nature of law enforcement. The Citizens’ Academy creates stronger community policing relations with our citizens. We are committed to taking a pro‐ active problem solving approach in the community. Together, we will continue to strive to provide the level of service that makes the quality of life better in our great city.
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Support Services
TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION The Telecommunications Division is the critical link between the citizens of our community and the Officers on the street. The Division is tasked with answering all 911 calls made within the City, answering all non‐ emergency calls made to the Police Department, providing radio communications to the Officers in the field, and handling queries and entries into the national and state criminal justice information system databases (ACJIS). Seventeen Goodyear dispatch professionals cover shifts around the clock, every day of the year, serving 289,000 residents and visitors. In 2013, the Telecommunications Division handled 27,410 emergency 911 calls and 74,000 non‐emergency calls. The average response time, from the 911 call to an officer on‐scene at an emergency, is approximately 4 minutes. Dispatcher training is an intense process. It takes a trainee between 20 and 26 weeks to complete the telecommunications training program. In addition, in order to fill just one dispatcher position, typically the division will process more than 150 applicants to find that single person who is able to successfully pass the testing and background process required to be hired as a telecommunications operator trainee.
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NEW TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
The Goodyear Police Department broke ground in January 2013 for its new 911 Telecommunications Center, which opened and went live on May 6, 2014. It is managed by Chris Nadeau, was built by D.L. Withers Construction and designed by Arrington Watkins Architects. The Goodyear Police Department is very excited to offer this state‐of‐the‐art, 10,000 square foot 911 Telecommunications Center with its built‐in Emergency Operations Center (EOC). This building encompasses multiple layers of security, infrastructure and technology designed to serve Goodyear’s needs for the next 30 years.
This new radio system is a joint use system which is part of the Regional Wireless Cooperative (RWC). The RWC system is a modern, digital radio system that covers the entire Phoenix metropolitan area, and is governed by a board of directors consisting of one Chief or Deputy City Manager from each of the 22 RWC member municipalities. Fire Chief Paul Luizzi is currently the executive board member from Goodyear. As a member of the RWC, the department will have access to a $125,000,000 radio system with radio coverage, reliability, and features that would otherwise be unaffordable. In addition, it allows for radio interoperability across the valley, giving our officers and fire fighters the ability to talk directly with other public safety personnel in other jurisdictions daily and during major incidents.
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Support Services
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Special Services
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS UNIT It is the intent of the Goodyear Police Department's Special Assignments Unit to provide highly trained tactical and negotiations support in potentially life threatening situations requiring specialized skills, tactics, and equipment to isolate, control, and resolve the situation in a manner consistent with departmental policy. The ultimate goal of the Special Assignments Unit is a nonviolent resolution of encountered situations, while maintaining preparedness to take whatever action is necessary to resolve the situation. The Special Assignments Unit consists of the SWAT Team (Special Weapons and Tactics) and Crisis Negotiations.
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AZ Sci‐Tech Festival
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Guns and Hoses Charity Football Game
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In Support of Special Olympics
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Our Commitment to Excellence
POLICE CROSS AWARD: The Police Cross Award may be awarded to a member of the Department who is incapacitated or seriously injured while in the performance of commendable duty or under exceptionally difficult circumstances while in the performance of duty. Officer Darryl Rivers MEDAL OF MERIT: The Medal of Merit Award may be awarded to a member of the Department who conspicuously displays exceptional bravery, courage, or heroics in the performance of their duties which results in the saving or preservation of life, prevents or disrupts a serious crime, results in a significant apprehension, or other action similar in nature while subject to exceptionally difficult circumstances. The Department member need not have been subjected to personal risk through involvement in these actions. Sergeant Jason Costello Sergeant Jason Seabright Officer Aaron Fajardo Officer Alison Rose Officer Curtis Mott Officer Jason Bayer Officer Travis Roller Officer Stephen Hyde Officer Kyle Shackelford Officer Ryan McCarthy SUPERIOR SERVICE AWARD: The Superior Service Award may be awarded to a member of the Department for outstanding and exceptional contributions or accomplishments beyond the expected duties of the member. Officer Chuck Johnson Officer Regan McCarthy Officer Josh White Police Assistant Barbara Ortolano Police Assistant Richard Chavarria
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Awards Ceremony
UNIT CITATION AWARD: The Unit Citation Award may be awarded to members of a Department unit or group for extraordinary achievement in accomplishing a specific mission or duty utilizing superior performance by the members of the unit or group as a whole. Lieutenant James Hernandez Sergeant Greg Garner Sergeant Mary Ward Sergeant John Miller Detective James Dougal Detective Kris Green Detective John McCure Detective Sarah Cannon Detective James Weege Detective Paul Riccio Detective Jason Mattie Detective Casey Miyamoto Detective Josh Swain Detective Scott Daniel PHYSICAL FITNESS AWARD: The Physical Fitness Award may be awarded to a member of the Department who is an active and distinguished participant in the Department’s physical fitness program. Physical fitness standards and performance measurements may be established and considered in determining a member’s merit for receipt of this award. Sergeant Jason Seabright Officer Josh Swain Officer Mike Guilbault Officer Mike McFadden Officer Jason Bayer Officer Aaron Fajardo VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: Volunteer In Police Services : Bud Dube
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