2016 Annual Report Message from the Chief of Police

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Dear Provo Residents:

2016 was a year that many people in the United States would like to forget. Some segments of America seemed much more divided than any time in our recent history. From the negative tone of the Presidential campaign to tragic national events such as questionable police shootings of civilians and the murder of six Dallas Police Officers, many of us felt as if we were not connecting on a personal level.

Last year was especially dangerous for police with a 56% increase in the number of police deaths caused by gunfire. Here in Provo we were fortunate not to have any officer seriously injured in an attack. But it was a stressful year for our officers and their families.

In our City we have not seen the tension that is displayed elsewhere. There are many reasons for this to include the culture of the community, the training our officers receive, and the strong level of trust our residents have in their police. These things do not just happen by accident. Over the last three years, with the support of Mayor Curtis, we were able to dramatically increase the funding made available for our training. We increased our citizen involvement to include having residents on each of our hiring and promotional interview panels, which both provided transparency and displayed a commitment to community policing.

Our profession was delighted to learn national surveys showed the American public had a very high level of trust in their local police – a Gallup survey actually reflected the highest approval rating since 1969. Our Provo Police Officers know that the trust of the public is earned during every single encounter and I am proud to report that I was consistently receiving letters, emails, and phone calls praising various individual officers who went beyond the customers’ expectations.

As 2017 begins we are implementing our new Body-Worn-Camera (BWC) program. We studied this new technology extensively and involved the public in the creation of our BWC policy. With the support of Mayor Curtis and our City Council we obtained the necessary funding of $500,000.00 to cover the first five years of the program.

We look forward to continuous improvement and welcome your suggestions.

Sincerely,

John King Chief of Police Mission Statement We work with citizens to improve quality of life, safeguard liberties, solve problems, and stop crime. We provide proactive service in a professional, compassionate manner. Department Values

P - Pride in ourselves R - Respect for our community I - Integrity of our profession D - Dedication to our work E - Excellence in our service Office of the Chief

Police & Fire Partnerships

Interagency cooperation is essential to the safety of our citizens.

Current and Retired Police and Fire Chief Luncheon

Top row: Swen Nielsen, Scott Alvord, Gary Jolley, Craig Geslison, Greg Cooper, Rod Jones and Coy Porter Bottom row: Fire Chief Jim Miguel, Mayor John Curtis and Police Chief John KIng Office of the Chief

Retirements & New Hires

Honoring the dedicated service of Provo Police employees

David Moore Sam Hunter Rob Smith

New Police Officers New Civilian Employees

. Jordan Wong . Loreli Baroldy – Evidence Technician . Lauren Loch . Marie Jensen – Crossing Guard Supervisor . Benjamin Rugebregt . Emily McKinney – Records Specialist . Colin Smith . Elena Farnsworth – Animal Control Officer . Jeff Wilson . Brenda Butterfield – Reserve Dispatcher . Paul Janda . Rafael Uvalle – Parking Enforcement . Jeffery Jenkins – Parking Enforcement . Darryl Sheley – Victims Assistant . Tiffany Funk – Dispatcher . Tatiana Leao – Dispatcher

Patrol Division

Captain John Geyerman

Under the command of Captain John Geyerman, the Patrol Division functions as the most visible unit of the department, serving as its backbone. The Patrol Division works with the citizens of Provo in a competent and proficient manner.

The Patrol Division is made up of police officers who patrol in vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, as well as on foot. The Patrol Division also includes specialists who perform crime analysis, animal control, and parking enforcement.

The primary objective of the Patrol Division is to protect the safety and security of all citizens living or visiting Provo City.

The Patrol Division’s daily efforts include much more than writing a ticket or taking a report; it means working with the community to prevent crime, proactively addressing traffic concerns and solving community problems. The partnership we have with our community is crucial to our success.

Patrol Division

Patrol Beats Geographic Responsibility Part I Crime

Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) guidelines track eight “index Crimes” known also as Part I Crimes. The UCR system includes crimes that are most likely reported to the police and to occur with sufficient frequency to provide an adequate basis for comparison.

Part I crimes are reported to the FBI and include; Homicide, Rape, Robbery, Assault, Burglary, Theft and Arson. Provo City experienced a 20% increase of Part I Crimes in 2015 compared to 2015. Criminal Investigation Division

Captain Cliff Argyle is the commander of the criminal investigative division which is comprised of person/property crime detectives, special victim unit detectives, crime scene technicians and victim advocates.

The primary goal for this unit is to provide thorough investigations on all major crimes. Detectives also ensure that criminal cases are properly prepared for prosecution.

Our victim advocates are also assigned to this unit. They provide

Captain Cliff Argyle Crisis intervention, emotional support and service referrals to aid victims.

Special Operations Division

Captain Ferguson and the officers assigned to the Special Operations Division work on reoccurring problems that affect the quality of life within Provo City. There are four different units in this division; Community Policing, Special Enforcement, School Resource Officers and officers assigned to the County Major Crimes Task Force.

These units work with other divisions in the police Captain Rich Ferguson department, other city, state and federal entities to eliminate and deter criminal activity with in Provo City. Special Operations Division Community Policing

For the COP unit, the beginning of 2016 started off a little differently, in that the entire team was seconded to the downtown area to provide public safety, security, and community support throughout the LDS open-house. Although the weather was at times challenging, all our officers who worked the detail were able to meet many new and diverse people from not only our town, but a much broader community. (And I think there are still some leftover hand-warmers in the trunks of a few patrol cars!)

With the end of the Temple Open-House, we said farewell to two of our senior officers, Joshua Jennings and Kreston Bascom, as they headed back to patrol with a plethora of problem-solving experience to share with their peers. We welcomed Officer Robyn Newell to the Southwest area of Provo, and Shawn Parker to the North.

We jumped right into our seasonal round-up of activities and events to include: Summer of Fun Series, National Night Out, Brats with Cops, Coffee with a Cop, and our bi-annual Citizen Police Academy. We also supported the annual Sub for Santa Fundraiser - Guns and Hoses - a flag football game between Police and Fire personnel.

We teamed up with officers in conducting extra patrols on the Frontrunner trains in our County. Our purpose in this partnership is to provide visible patrols and crime prevention for riders, as well as proactive identification of crime occurring in or around the UTA facilities and trains, and also attendant crimes that may impact our city.

In October, Sgt Crosby was recognized for his contributions to policing, being named Officer of Year by the Exchange Club of . It was a fitting tribute to our well-loved and respected leader, as he retired from policing the first week of January 2017. His dedication to personal, proactive community service will be greatly missed, as well has his unwavering humor. We appreciate all that we have learned from his stewardship of our team.

Sgt Mark Crosby Operational Support Division

The Operational Support Division is led by Captain Grossgebauer and consists of amazing men and women who work behind the scenes to support Provo City police officers.

This division includes specialists who work in Records, Communications, Evidence, Property , Budget and Captain Todd Grossgebauer Training.

Operational Support Division

Office of Professional Standards and Training

OPST is dedicated to fostering a culture of integrity among Provo Police Department staff by educating employees and promoting and ensuring ethical behavior. In 2016, 197 employees attended training for a total of 15,629 hours and 379 different classes

The goal of the OPST is to assure that the integrity of the department is maintained through a system of internal discipline where objectivity, fairness, and justice are upheld by an intensive, impartial investigation and review process.

OPST will verify that complaints are thoroughly investigated in the fairest possible way, with the goal always being to discover the truth of the matter. By fulfilling those responsibilities, we help ensure that the Provo Police Department maintains the highest ethical training standards.

Complaint Type Officer Disposition Action Taken Against Officer Demeanor- 1 Exonerated - 1 None - 1 Improper Conduct - 3 Exonerated – 1 None – 1 Unfounded - 2 None – 2

Inappropriate Use of Force - 1 Exonerated - 1 None – 1 Policy Violation – 1 Sustained – 1 Counseling – 1 Racial Profiling – 1 Exonerated – 1 None - 1 Operational Support Services

Special Events

Provo has a rich history of providing the community with a wide range of events and celebrations that entertains those that live within the city and brings several thousand spectator’s and visitors to this beautiful area.

Some of the most notable events include Parades, Fireworks, Art in the park, movies in the parks, farmers markets and Street Concerts, Full and Half Marathons from one end of the city to the other end, and runs from one Temple to another Temple. Provo celebrates Holidays with Christmas events, New Year’s Parties, Halloween festivities and of course the largest Fourth of July party in the Country.

To ensure the safety for all those that attend these wide ranging events, the Provo Police Department provide Police Officers as Security, Traffic management and Incident Command.

The Officers that are assigned to these Special Events are continually receiving training on what to look for, and how to handle any type of incident that may occur at any of these special events.

Some of our larger events include:

The Provo City Half Marathon and Utah Valley Marathon which begin in and travel South on University Avenue to the Utah County Courthouse. Officers that assist with these two marathons do everything from using bomb dogs that sniff the route, to bike Officers to ride and patrol the route and Officers who handle the traffic intersections making sure that runners are able to safely make it across the intersection while impacting traffic as little as possible.

Americas Freedom Festival is a week-long event that requires months of planning and requires our Officers to work many extra hours. During these activities citizen can watch as Officer’s deal with traffic control for both the and the Grand Parade, assisting with lost children, crowd control, riding motorcycle’s, riding bikes, riding in all-terrain vehicles, all in an effort to provide a safe environment.

Rooftop Concert Series, This concert series began on the rooftop of one of Provo City’s parking structures. It became such a popular event that they needed more room. Now the concerts are held on Center Street in front of the Nu Skin building. Thousands of people attend these concerts and Provo PD is there to make sure that this event remains one of the family friendly events that Provo is so well known for.

Our Officers spend a lot time helping to ensure that each event has a safe atmosphere. Doing everything from keeping race participants safe in the intersections they traverse, to keeping concert goers happy and safe from any harm.

In 2016 the Provo Police Department had the unique experience of assisting the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints host the Provo City Center Temple Open House which took place throughout January, February and March 2016.

To ensure the overall safety to those that attended and assisted with this event, the Provo Police Department assigned 1- Lieutenant, 2 - Sergeants and 12 – Officers to serve for a period of three months to this detail.

Special Events Special Events Operational Support Services

Special Events Operational Support Services

Special Events

Our annual Guns and Hoses fundraiser was a success. Not only did we bring home the trophy, we were able disseminate the proceeds and provide Christmas to five deserving families.

We appreciate everyone who continually supports this great event and helps us to be able to “Sub for Santa” each year. Operational Support Services

Records

The employees of our Records Division are the first faces one would see when visiting our department. They are always willing to help the public and their co-workers with their needs. Whether you need a copy of a report , traffic accident or simply directions to the court, our friendly staff is there to assist you. In addition, our staff processes all paperwork making sure it is maintained and sent where needed. Reports are also processed for statistics and submissions to the FBI. Operational Support Services

Communications

The Provo Police Communication Center dispatches 24/7 for firefighters, paramedics, parking cadets, police and animal control officers.

Communication Specialists answer emergency and non-emergency phone calls for the police department.

During 2016, we received approval for 3 more dispatch positions that will added over the course of 9 months. This will greatly help the dispatch staff keep up with the ever increasing work load.

In addition, a new 911 phone system was implemented throughout the five dispatch centers in Utah County that will have many benefits for the citizens. Here are a couple of highlights: • Any dispatch center in Utah County needing to evacuate their center for an emergency can go to another dispatch center in Utah County and log into the phones and continue receiving calls from citizens in their area without the caller noticing any difference. • The phone system will also be capable of receiving text-to-911 calls within the next few months. Text-to-911 has been proven to be especially crucial in situations where it is too dangerous to call 911.

Evidence / Quartermaster

Provo Police Department Property Room personnel are available to release property to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays, between the hours of 12:00p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please refer any questions to the property room at (801) 852-6246 between the hours of 7:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Monday through Thursday. The property room is closed on holidays and weekends.

The major responsibilities of an Evidence Tech are to receive all incoming property, to store it properly, to preserve its condition, to maintain it securely, to prevent tampering or any other damage or contamination, to lawfully release or dispose of it, and to maintain documentation of the entire process that is sufficiently accurate and complete to satisfy any court which has reason to examine the process.

The Provo Police Department recently converted its unused gun range to a long term evidence storage area. Evidence related to homicide cases and sexual assault cases have been transferred to this area. Our evidence techs completed their annual inventory of the evidence room in December and all items were accounted for and stored in their correct location. In Memoriam

Honoring Provo Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice

Trent Halladay July 22, 2006 Norman Kim Nisson January 11, 1995 Frank J Tucker June 16, 1904 William Strong June 27, 1899 Albert H. Bowen October 15, 1873