Ankeny Police Department 2008 Annual Report

Table of Contents

Features

Mission Statement 4

Message from the Chief 5 Ankeny Police 2008 Annual Report Department Political Snapshot 6

Personnel 7

Administration 12

Operations 14

Crime Statistics 18

Support Services 20

Cases of Note 24

2008 News: Year in Review 26

Training 28

Citizens Police Academy 30

Community Outreach 31

Data Organizational Chart 7 Crime Reports 15 Narcotics Cases 20 Turnover and Attrition 11 Traffic Accidents 16 Case Management 21 2008 Budget 12 Holding Facility 17 Records Department Activity 21 Area Growth 14 CSO-Assisted Calls 17 Alcohol Compliance Checks 22 Miles Logged by Patrol 14 2008 Incident Reports 18 ReThinking Drinking 22 Department Statistics 15 Crimes Against Persons 19 Training Costs 28 Calls For Service 15 Crimes Against Property 19 Training Hours 29

3 Mission Statement

The Ankeny Police Department, in cooperation with the community, serves to protect life and property, reduce the fear and the frequency of crime, and enhance the quality of life Ankeny Police Department 2008 Annual Report Ankeny Police for all residents.

4 Message from the Chief

To Mayor Steven D. Van Oort; Councilmen Craig Block, Gary Lorenz, Tom Strait, Gary Welch, Dave Kissinger; and all the residents and business community in the City of Ankeny, we are once again proud to present the Ankeny Police Department Annual Report.

As this letter is written in December 2008, the police headquarters located at 411 SW Ordnance Road remains under construction and several members of the police

department have joined me in regularly scheduled tours, meetings, and consulta- Ankeny Police 2008 Annual Report Department tions with our contractor. With the building enclosed, the interior work is well under way, and coordination between vendors and installation schedules presents our biggest challenge.

This Annual Report provides a snapshot of crime in the City of Ankeny during 2008, but that snapshot would be incomplete without a reference to several benchmarks this past year. We have dedicated several pages in this 2008 Annual Report to the most significant events that occurred in our City and State. Most noteworthy were the floods of 2008 and the impact of those floods on the State and local economy. The floods contributed to a rise in corn prices, and that increase contributed to gasoline averages of $4.50 per gallon during part of the year. In May, an EF5 tornado struck the City of Parkersburg, killing several people and injuring scores of others. The Ankeny Fire Department responded to a call for assistance in Parkersburg, and we have memorialized that response in our event section of this report as well. In late July, sheer winds of 80 mph struck the north end of the community, tearing roofs off houses and damaging hundreds of trees. “It is clear that 2008 present- Two-inch diameter hail accompanied the storm and dam- aged multiple cars and houses in the same area. Finally, ed unparalleled events and the presidential elections concluded in November with the extreme budget measures... election of Illinois Senator Barack Obama. We are proud to share in the It is clear that 2008 presented unparalleled events and ex- accomplishments of this year, treme budget measures. During this same time the police department hired a total of 12 new employees, several as a and we are most proud of our result of attrition. We promoted two to the rank of lieu- organization.” tenant and one more to the rank of Sergeant.

We are proud to share in the accomplishments of this year, and we are most proud of our organization. Our continued high levels of training and standards make us appealing for job applicants, and we often serve as a source for other police departments interested in duplicating our standards or policies. It is my great honor to present the 2008 Ankeny Police Department Annual Report.

Sincerely,

Gary J. Mikulec Chief of Police

5 Political Snapshot

2008 Political Representation Those holding office and representing the citizens of Ankeny, Iowa in 2008 were:

Ankeny City Government:

Steve Van Oort Mayor Craig Block Council Member Dave Kissinger Council Member Gary Lorenz Council Member Tom Strait Council Member Gary Welch Council Member Carl Metzger City Manager Jim Spradling Assistant City Manager Dick Ash Assistant City Manager

State Government:

Chet Culver (D) Governor Larry Noble (R) Senator Kevin Koester (R) Representative Ankeny Police Department 2008 Annual Report Ankeny Police

Federal Government:

George W. Bush (R) President Chuck Grassley (R) Senator Tom Harkin (D) Senator Leonard Boswell (D) Representative

6 Personnel

2008 Ankeny Police Department Organizational Chart Ankeny Police 2008 Annual Report Department

Authorized: 49 Sworn Officers 9.5 Civilian Employees

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2008 Employees

Administration Gary Mikulec - Chief of Police Brittany Connor - Administrative Assistant Megan Hubler - Administrative Assistant

Support Services Greg Throckmorton -Captain Ed Hamilton - Lieutenant

Matt Jenkins Detective Mary Chase Civilian Supervisor Rob Kovacs Detective Janet Banning Records Clerk Brian Kroska Detective Jo Berry Records Clerk Nate Lampe Detective Lany Herselius Records Clerk Mark Moeller Detective Teresa Schrum Records Clerk Kris Greenwood School Resource Officer Cheryl Turner Records Clerk Leslee Smith School Resource Officer David Billings Evidence Technician

Operations Arnie Porath - Captain Makai Echer - Lieutenant Joe Schaffer -Lieutenant

Sergeants Ben Bowersox Scott Crouch Dave DuVal Brian Huggins Curtis Pote Ankeny Police Department 2008 Annual Report Ankeny Police

Patrol Officers Brandi Allen Willie Figueroa John Mackey Craig Phinney Dan Vallejo Betsy Anderson Derek Friedow Ryan Mason Jeremy Ripperger Chad Valline Stephanie Braun Travis Grandgeorge Tim McFarland Jonathan Rogers Brian Wasko Bruce Christensen Jeremy Ingrim Kory Miller Lincoln Schmeiser Todd Webb Kevin Ditsworth Adam Jacobs Matt Mortvedt Corey Schneden Kurt Weitl Michael Evans Paul Laake Mark Parks Justin Song James Wilson

Community Service Officers Kim McWilliams Jessica Moeller Kent Webb

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Employee Milestones In 2008, the City of Ankeny honored seven members of the Police Department for their continued service to the community. At a special recognition breakfast for employees of the City of Ankeny on December 10, 2008, the City acknowledged the following Police Department employees: Evidence Technician David Billings 5 years of service Detective Brian Kroska 5 years of service Detective Nate Lampe 5 years of service Ankeny Police 2008 Annual Report Department Detective Mark Moeller 5 years of service Police Officer Brian Wasko 5 years of service Police Officer Lincoln Schmeiser 10 years of service Police Officer Craig Phinney 20 years of service

New Employees The Department welcomed twelve new employees in 2008: Police Officer Jeremy Ingrim Hired January 2, 2008 Police Officer Mark Parks Hired January 3, 2008 Police Officer Jonathan Rogers Hired January 4, 2008 Police Officer Kurt Weitl Hired March 10, 2008 Police Officer Adam Jacobs Hired March 24, 2008 Police Officer Brandi Allen Hired March 25, 2008 Records Clerk Teresa Schrum Hired July 21, 2008 Police Officer Dan Vallejo Hired August 11, 2008 Police Officer Travis Grandgeorge Hired August 18, 2008 Police Officer Ryan Mason Hired August 19, 2008 Administrative Assistant Megan Hubler Hired October 13, 2008 Police Officer John Mackey Hired December 29, 2008

Chief Mikulec, Officer Mason, and Mayor Van Oort Officer Vallejo Officer Ingrim and Mayor Van Oort

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Promotions 2008 saw the promotions of three officers within the Department. Joe Schaffer was promoted from the rank of Sergeant to Lieutenant on September first, and Makai Echer was also promoted from the rank of Sergeant to Lieutenant on September second. The new lieutenants’ experience, responsibilities, and vision are outlined below. Additionally, on October twenty-seventh, Curtis Pote was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

Lieutenant Schaffer Lieutenant Joe Schaffer is originally from Ankeny and joined the Department in 1996. He has served as a patrol officer, DEA task force officer, narcotics detective, and asa sergeant in both patrol and investigations for the Ankeny Police Department. Lieuten- ant Schaffer attended Graceland University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Criminal Justice. He later graduated from the School of Police Staff and Command through Northwestern University in 2007.

As an Operations lieutenant, Schaffer supervises Patrol and Community Service Officers. He is also in charge of managing the Department’s fleet of vehicles and equipment needs. Lieutenant Schaffer also oversees all of the training within the Department.

Lieutenant Schaffer is committed to the community policing approach which fosters strong partnerships within the community based on communication, cooperation, and trust. This approach promotes an environment that ensures safety and peace, while treating all persons with dignity and re- spect.

Lieutenant Echer Lieutenant Makai Echer joined the Ankeny Police Department as a patrol officer in 1995. Previous to this, her experience in law enforcement began at the Huxley Police Depart- ment in 1993. Lieutenant Echer graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and a minor in Criminal Justice. She is also a graduate of Northwest- Ankeny Police Department 2008 Annual Report Ankeny Police ern University School of Police Staff and Command, which she attended in 2005. As a lieutenant of Operations, Echer oversees the daily duties of the patrol function as well as the Community Service Officers. In addition, Echer reviews emergency situations involving Ankeny Police Officers to determine compliance with policy and law. Lieuten- ant Echer is the supervisor of the Department’s Field Training program, which is continu- ally training new officers to the aspects of the job. As the Community Outreach Liaison, Lieutenant Echer also meets regularly with business groups, City entities, local agencies, and civic organizations. Lieutenant Echer is a progressive advocate for elevating the standards of professionalism for law enforcement and strengthen- ing the relationship between citizens and police. As with the mission of the Police Department, she promotes equality among people and strives to enhance the quality of life among residents of Ankeny.

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Retirements Two members of the Police Department retired in 2008: Lieutenant John Evers 32 years of service School Resource Officer Kris Greenwood 29 years of service Ankeny Police 2008 Annual Report Department Police Turnover and Attrition The private sector is still our competition when it comes to officer retention. Generally, the more predictable lifestyle and competitive salaries offered by the private sector lure officers away from police departments. Most recently we are tasked with the balance of perception and reality by new employees who simply didn’t gauge the demands of this type of work and decide to leave before establishing themselves with our agency. Turnover can be viewed positively, as it allows the department to spread the influence of its leadership, initiate greater change of the organization’s culture, and replace staff that are uncertain or uncommitted to this line of work.

In 2008, the Ankeny Police Department lost 6 officers and 2 civilian employees. The sworn officer turnover rate in our department is outlined in the charts below. Reasons for Leaving in 2008

2 2

2 Officer Turnover 2006 - 2008 Retirement Resign - Private Sector Terminated 6 2 5

49 43 46

2006 2007 2008

Authorized Sworn Personnel Number of Officers who left the Department

11 Administration

Administration The administrative section of the Department falls within direct control of Chief of Po- lice Gary Mikulec (pictured). Budget expenditure, training, education, and policy and rule development all fall within this section. The budget challenges we faced during the 2008 economic downturn have forced retooling of the entire department in order to maintain the highest possible level of service delivery to the community. Administration of the Department is a collaborative effort between all divisions and involves the input of every supervisor in the budget proposal. The Fiscal Year 2008 actual budget for the Police Department was $4,808,009. The budget was divided between the five divisions in the police department as indicated in the chart below.

Fiscal Year 2008 Police Department Budget

$59,966 $24,454 1% 1% $498,175 $1,041,325 10% 22% Ankeny Police Department 2008 Annual Report Ankeny Police $3,184,089 66% Administration Operations Support Services Crossing Guard Program Animal Control

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New Police Department Headquarters Construction of the new Ankeny Police Headquarters building continued through 2008. The official ground- breaking took place in May 2007, but due to the unpredictability of Iowa weather, the completion of the project was delayed from its estimated date in 2008. The Department will occupy its new home at 411 SW Ordnance in the Spring of 2009. This will be the first police station designed and built exclusively for the Department. The new building, designed for twenty years of growth, will feature better evidence storage and processing capabilities, an indoor firing range, a modern holding facility, indoor parking for police vehicles, and on-site training spaces. Ankeny Police 2008 Annual Report Department All of these amenities will help the Department to continue delivering superior service to the citizens of Ankeny.

13 Operations

Operations The Operations Division of the Ankeny Police Department is the largest and most visible, consisting of uniformed police personnel providing service in marked vehicles. Captain Arnold Porath (pictured) oversees the Operations Department with the assistance of Lieu- tenants Joe Schaffer and Makai Echer.

With an authorized strength of 31 patrol officers, 3 community service officers, and 5 sergeants, the Operations Division works in three shifts providing service 24 hours daily. While most calls are routine and include events like traffic accidents, thefts, and quality of life calls, these patrol officers are also tasked with extremely dangerous calls including an increase in domestic violence calls and mental health interventions. The professionalism in this Division is directly related to the training and quality control measures we have in place to assure that citizens receive a solutions-based intervention when calling us for service.

Patrol Area

While the growth of the City has slowed slightly with the economic downturn, 2008 still saw a modest increase Roadway Miles in Ankeny to both the population and the area of Ankeny. With a greater population to serve and with more roadway miles 210 203 being incorporated into the City, officers must respond to 197 an increasing call volume spread over a greater area with 190 182 the same level of service and response time. The Depart- 175

ment has been fortunate to be able to hire new officers 170 to better respond to the City’s growth. By having more

officers on the road at one time, officers increased the- an 150 2005 2006 2007 2008

Ankeny Police Department 2008 Annual Report Ankeny Police nual patrol mileage by more than 13,000 miles from the previous year. Acres Annexed Miles Logged by Patrol

2,406 332,686 2,500 340,000 330,000 319,438 2,000 320,000 310,234

1,500 310,000 1,160 300,000 288,976 1,000 600 290,000 280,000 500 60 270,000 0 260,000 2005 2006 2007 2008 2005 2006 2007 2008

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Calls for Service All calls directed to the Police Department with the expectation of an immediate response by police officers are considered calls for service. Calls range from criminal complaints to traffic accidents to basic law enforcement. As the popultaion of the City of Ankeny grows, so do the number and complexity of the calls for service.

Department Statistics 2005 2006 2007 2008 Ankeny Police 2008 Annual Report Department Population of Ankeny 36,161 38,500 40,582 41,568 Total Authorized Sworn Officers 40 43 46 49 Ratio Sworn Officers per 1,000 Population 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.18 Crime Reports Taken 6,043 5,775 6,268 6,513 Traffic Accidents 1,022 958 1,123 1,235 Traffic Citations / Warnings 11,162 9,620 12,180 11,428 Arrests 1,747 1,629 1,556 1,523 Calls for Service 31,756 30,130 34,127 35,668

Annual Calls for Service Crime Reports Taken Annually

35,668 6,513 37,000 6600 34,127 6,268 35,000 6400

6200 6,043 33,000 31,756 30,130 6000 5,775 31,000 5800 29,000 5600

27,000 5400 2005 2006 2007 2008 2005 2006 2007 2008

Fleet The Police Department operates a fleet of 22 marked vehicles in the Operations Division. The major- ity of the fleet consists of Crown Victoria sedans, however the Department has introduced two Impala sedans and one 2005 Ford Explorer within recent years. Model years of the vehicles range from 2003 to 2008, and vehicles average over 100,000 patrol miles at trade-in. Patrol vehicles are purchased through State of Iowa bidding at a cost of approximately $23,000 per vehicle with an additional cost of about $25,000 for radio equipment, mobile cameras, and computer technology as well as vehicle markings, prisoner seats, and plexi-glass dividers.

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Traffic Accidents There were 1,235 accidents in 2008, an increase of more than 7% per 1,000 population from 2007. However, the severity of accidents decreased: just over 13% of accidents in 2008 involved any injury, down from 17.6% the previous year. Traffic Accidents Traffic Accident Severity per 1,000 Population

1400 3 30 3 29 1200 3 1 159 195 28 1000 161 203 27 800 29.71 26 28.26 27.67 600 1073 925 25 858 754 400 24 24.88 200 23 0 22 2005 2006 2007 2008 2005 2006 2007 2008

Property Damage Personal Injury Fatalities

Traffic Safety The Ankeny Police Department works closely with the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) to promote traffic safety in the community. With GTSB funds, the Ankeny Police Department participates in Iowa’s Special Traffic Enforcement Program (sTEP), a series of cooperative week-long enforcement efforts coordinated around a holiday and in conjunction with a national campaign. These events call for heightened traffic enforcement for all traffic violations with the main effort to raise awareness in safety belt use as the best means of protection in the case of a motor vehicle collision.

Ankeny Police Department 2008 Annual Report Ankeny Police The department also participates in the Central Iowa Traf- fic Safety Task Force (CITSTF). CITSTF, also funded by GTSB, is a joint effort of Polk County municipal law enforcement agencies, the Iowa State Patrol, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the Iowa Department of- Trans portation, and the Iowa Bureau of EMS to promote traffic safety throughout Polk County. Through CITSTF, the Ankeny Police Department participates in monthly multi- agency traffic enforcement projects targeting specific areas throughout the year. CITSTF also purchases traffic safety educational materials and promotional items for distribution to the public.

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Holding Facility The Ankeny Police Department operates a temporary holding facility consisting of three holding cells. During a calendar year, the department may take 1,500 people into custody; however, only a fraction of these stay in the Department’s holding facility. In 2008, 436 people were booked into the holding facility (see chart). The purpose of the holding facility is to hold a person for a short period of time until necessary information can be acquired in order to send the person to Polk County Jail. Ankeny Police 2008 Annual Report Department The State requires annual jail inspections and specialized training for personnel in order to operate a holding facility. All sworn officers receive five hours of training annually, and the Department is proud to remain a host site for regional jail training. Persons Booked into Ankeny’s The new Ankeny Police Headquarters will incor- Holding Facility porate a number of significant legal changes that 700 585 600 affect the holding of people in custody, including 479 500 422 436 sound and sight separation between adults and ju- 400 veniles, as well as between male and female pris- 300 oners. In addition to legal changes, several safety 200 100 improvements have been made to the new hold- 0 ing facility to protect police officers as well as pris- 2005 2006 2007 2008 nors.

Community Service Officers There are three Community Service Officers (CSOs) employeed by the Ankeny Police Department. CSOs provide non-sworn support and enforcement functions and services to the public and Police De- partment staff. Services provided by CSOs include: complaint and inquiry response, report writing, records management, information distribution, roadside assitance, facility security and monitoring, traffic and parking control, and animal control. As many as 500 animals are picked up by CSOs per year, most of which are dogs and cats. In 2008, CSOs responded to or assisted on a total of 2,988 Calls for Service. CSO-Assisted Calls for Service 3,500 2,988 3,000 2,560 2,500 2,330 2,114 2,000

1,500 2005 2006 2007 2008

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2008 Incident Reports

Jan. Feb. Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOT Calls for Sevice 2,676 2,799 2,813 2,842 3,029 3,049 3,189 3,147 2,997 3,059 3,084 2,984 35,668 Arrests 135 124 152 120 135 135 132 107 122 125 119 117 1,523 Adults 116 94 119 103 104 114 117 85 116 113 107 101 1,289 Juveniles 19 30 33 17 31 21 15 22 6 12 12 16 234 Arson 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 Assaults 7 6 16 8 8 8 6 7 9 10 9 5 99 Assaults on PO 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 5 Auto Theft 2 0 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 15 Bomb Threats 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Burglary 9 12 9 10 8 26 13 7 14 12 24 8 152 Disorderly Conduct 3 5 4 3 9 0 1 3 6 4 3 4 45 Domestic Offenses 51 40 36 45 62 42 53 48 46 49 38 54 564 Drug Paraphernalia 8 12 16 11 16 6 7 6 14 15 7 10 128 Forgery/Counterfeit 0 3 2 2 2 1 0 1 3 4 3 1 22 Fraud 25 13 14 14 13 11 12 17 18 15 20 11 183 Threats/Harassment 28 28 23 41 34 44 38 24 26 26 22 32 366 Indecent Exposure 0 1 1 1 1 2 0 1 2 2 0 2 13 Liquor Law Violations 18 22 14 18 25 29 23 13 25 31 6 12 236 Missing Persons 12 7 8 15 8 12 10 17 9 14 11 7 130 Adult 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 2 1 0 1 1 10 Juvenile 12 7 8 12 8 12 9 15 7 14 10 6 120 Tresspass 3 3 4 5 7 7 8 5 6 6 5 4 63 Murder 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Narcotic Violations 13 11 9 11 12 7 8 8 8 12 8 9 116

Ankeny Police Department 2008 Annual Report Ankeny Police OWI 18 19 19 19 21 17 20 16 17 12 21 17 216 Public Intoxication 4 2 3 4 2 6 6 3 3 2 0 2 37 Sexual Assault 3 1 3 3 1 1 4 3 2 3 0 0 24 Robbery 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Suicide (includes attempts) 1 5 9 6 4 7 5 3 2 5 10 8 65 Theft 58 32 35 39 41 50 63 36 35 56 43 33 532 Traffic Accidents 142 128 78 91 98 74 70 87 105 100 91 171 1,235 Injuries 15 15 13 11 12 8 17 18 12 14 7 17 159 Fatalities 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3 Hit and Run 13 14 9 13 5 7 7 7 13 7 6 8 109 Criminal Mischief 20 20 27 21 27 19 45 31 16 38 30 12 206 Totals 560 495 485 489 538 506 529 447 489 543 471 520 5,983

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Crimes Against Persons Murder Assault

1 157 150 153 132 99

0 0 0 0 Ankeny Police 2008 Annual Report Department

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Rape Robbery

12 8 9 6 7 4 4 5 3 3

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Crimes Against Property Burglary Theft

160 151 152 707 138 626 676 618 105 532

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Auto Theft Arson

45 9 37 32 28 4 15 3 2 2

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

19 Support Services

Support Services The Support Services Division is commanded by Captain Greg Throckmorton (pictured) with the assistance of Lieutenant Ed Hamilton. This division includes the investigations section, records division, school crossing guard program, school resource officers, narcotics enforcement, and property and evidence. Support Services also assists in the implementation of technology, both within the Department as well as coordinated efforts with outside law enforcement agencies.

Property and Evidence Narcotics D a v i d In 2008, the Ankeny Police Department arrested B i l l i n g s 177 adults and 27 juveniles for narcotics violations has served ranging from the possession of marijuana to the as the De- manufacturing and delivery of methamphetamine. partment’s In addition, 126 were arrested for drug parapherna- Evidence lia. Ankeny Police handled 36 methamphetamine Technician cases, 8 cocaine cases, 64 miscellaneous drug cases for more (primarily prescription medications), and 369 drug than five paraphernalia items in 2008 (see chart). years. His p r i m a r y Narcotics Cases responsibilities include crime scene investigation and acting as the forensic science liaison between 80 70 the Ankeny Police Department and the Division of 60

Ankeny Police Department 2008 Annual Report Ankeny Police Criminal Investigation Criminalistics Laboratory. In 50 addition, the documentation, collection, processing, 40 30 and interpretation of all evidence associated with all 20 crime scene investigations falls to the evidence tech- 10 nician as well as the control and disposition of all 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 evidence and property submitted throughout the Department. In 2008, 2,398 items were processed methamphetamine cases cocaine cases miscellaneous drug cases by Evidence Supervisor Billings. The Evidence Technician conducts laboratory anal- ysis of marijuana for the Department. In 2008, he tested a total of 170 items identified as marijuana.

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Case Management 2008 Case Management Cleared by Arrest - Adult cases where a warrant has been applied for and received or an Cases Assigned 781 actual arrest has occurred. Cases Cleared by Arrest 97 Cases Cleared Exceptional 218 Cleared Exceptional - Adult cases cleared through a variety of means: restitution, agree- Cases Unfounded 65

ment between victim and suspect, referred to Ankeny Police 2008 Annual Report Department Cases Suspended 358 another agency, etc. Other Cases Open without Final Disposition 12 Suspended - Cases where there are no further 44% Clearance Rate viable leads. These cases can be reopened.

Public Records The records department employs two full-time and three part-time records clerks who handle all requests for information from the public, the Polk County Attorney, other Law Enforcement Agencies, the Clerk of Court, the Department of Transportation, and Child Protective Services, as well as all internal requests.

In 2008, the records staff handled over 25,000 items see( chart). Most requests were for daily police reports, vid- eotapes, cassette tapes, statistics, and photographs. The records department also handles subpoenas, case management, and department statistical reports. In addition, this department enters all of the criminal statistics into the Uniform Crime Reporting computer system based on guidelines established by the Iowa Department of Public Safety. Beyond this, they also process all of the department’s citations, warnings, and arrest reports.

2008 Records Department Activity

577 591 1,235 1,699 2,004 Record Checks UCR Offenses 6,513 Case Files Subpoenas UCR Arrests 11,428 Citations/Warnings Insurance Reports/Fingerprinting 761 Accidents 1,523 Alarms (permits & fines)

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Compliance Checks Juvenile Referrals The Department regularly conducts alcohol and As underage possession and use of alcohol and mari- tobacco compliance checks at local establishments. juana continue to be a growing social problem, the Compliance checks fulfill a contract with the Iowa Ankeny Police Department has adopted a restorative Alcoholic Beverages Division and Iowa Department justice program to address the problem and reduce of Public Health in which the City is paid $50 for the harmful effects associated with these behaviors each check. Over 60 licensed alcohol and cigarette such as poor academic performance, risky activity retailers in Ankeny are subject to a compliance like unplanned or unprotected sex, and drinking check. and driving.

Before checks are performed, the Department offers Adopted in 2005, the ReThinking Drinking pro- alcohol and tobacco license holders the opportunity gram offers underage drinkers a second chance by to learn how to read identification cards presented avoiding court in exchange for lessons on responsi- by their customers, and how to detect fake IDs. Fol- bility. 505 people were referred to the program in lowing the training course, the compliance checks 2008 with the youngest persons aged 13 years. 281 are started after the license holder receives written people completed the program, while 224 were re- notification of the impending on-site visit. Should ferred to Juvenile Court or to the County Attorney’s the business fail, the employee who sold the product Officesee ( chart). faces a criminal charge, and the license holder faces a civil penalty which could be a fine, suspension of ReThinking Drinking license, or combination of the two. 56% In 2008, the Department administred one compliance check, during which 24 out of the 68 businesses checked sold to a minor, an increase of 22% 44% since the last alcohol compliance check performed Completed the program (see chart). Referred to Juvenile Court Or County Attorney Alcohol Compliance Checks In May 2007, the department adopted the Chance Ankeny Police Department 2008 Annual Report Ankeny Police 4 Change program to address the similar issue of 40% 35% 35% marijuana and drug paraphernalia charges for ju- 30% 21% 23% veniles. In the program’s first full year, 23 juveniles 25% 19% were referred. 20% 13% 15% 10% 5% Through these programs which stress accountability, 0% young adults learn better ways to handle difficult 2002 2003 2004 2006 2008 situations by making mature, responsible decisions. Percentage of businesses selling to a minor Turning a legal matter into a health matter, young adults avoid the stigma of a criminal record which Note: No Alcohol Compliance Checks were performed in 2005 or 2007. To- bacco Compliance Checks were administered these years. could impact their college applications or job opportunities.

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School Resource Officers The School Resource Program was instituted full-time at Ankeny High School in the late 1980s. Ankeny had two School Resource Officers (SROs) in 2008. Kris Greenwood served at Ankeny High School, and Leslee Smith shared her time between all the other schools in the district. Corresponding to overall city growth, Ankeny SROs are serving a growing student population as enrollments in the Ankeny School System have increased to make it the second fastest-growing district in the State.

In collaboration with school staff and administrators, SROs investigate all assigned police cases involving students Ankeny Police 2008 Annual Report Department as either victims or suspects, and they work to identify potential problems with substance abuse, gang activity, and truancy. The officers also work directly with the juvenile diversion program for first time offenders. The diversion program addresses criminal behavior and also the overall circumstances of the juvenile involved in the program. In 2008, 33 out of 44 referred juveniles completed the diversion program; 5 were referred to Juvenile Court.

School Crossing Guard Program The Crossing Guard Program helps ensure that Ankeny children arrive to and from school safely. The Ankeny Community School District, serving more than 7,900 students in grades K-12, includes eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school campus. The police department coordinates the Crossing Guard Program in conjunction with the Ankeny School District. Twenty-four permanent part-time employees serve as crossing guards at fourteen supervised school cross- walks throughout the city.

In anticipation of continued school growth, the Ankeny School Dis- trict set boundary lines for each elementary school in 2008. The boundary lines were developed following two surveys, both provided by the National Center for Safe Routes to Schools. During this same period of time, the City of Ankeny commissioned a study to improve the safe routes for each school within the district. The draft report for this study was released in December 2008, and implementation of the recommendations is expected to take place in 2009.

23 Cases of Note

2008 Cases of Note The Police Department managed 35,668 calls for service in 2008, and most calls were routine events and seldom if ever did these events rise to any notable level of interest to the general public. When events do rise to a higher level of attention, the media becomes involved and, in fact, becomes a conduit for the Police Department to push information out to the community. Road closures, detours, special events, and scheduled events are often broad- cast because of this relationship.

Several events received notable public attention in 2008. When cases rise to this level of attention, they test the skills of any police agency. We want to feature 2 of these cases from the past year. Both of these cases placed the spotlight on Ankeny Police Department, and in both, we professionally rose to the challenge. These cases serve as an example of the type and the depth of work provided by the Ankeny Police Department. Our training allows us to respond to routine calls as well as more complicated events, and this training distinguishes our Department among the finest agencies in the State of Iowa.

Case One January 2008

On January 8, 2008 patrol officers were summoned to the 3900 block of NW Seasons Court to assist Ankeny paramedics with a non-responsive woman. The home was occupied by a young autistic adult. The woman, later discovered to be a resident and the mother of the young adult, was deceased.

This case required extreme patience as well as exhaustive forensic work. Theories abounded; however, our goal was to stay the objective course and allow the evidence and forensic work to lead us to the answer. A blood spat- Ankeny Police Department 2008 Annual Report Ankeny Police ter expert was called to the scene, and detectives consulted with experts to develop an interview strategy for the autistic adult.

Several weeks passed, and the media speculation had grown about the cause and manner of death. In concert with the Polk County Medical Examiner’s Office, we determined the cause of death was suicide, and the manner of death was asphyxiation. The blood spatter was caused when the victim fell. This case brought several experts and disciplines together. The result of the investigation was on target, but a hasty decision could have resulted in a person being wrongly charged, or even worse, a family without answers to the tragic loss of a beloved family member.

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Case Two July 2008 On Monday, July 21, 2008, patrol officers were summoned to the corner of NE 9th Street and Grant Street where a person, later identified as An- drew Hughes, was found lying dead in the street. It appeared Hughes was the victim of a hit and run accident. Ankeny Police 2008 Annual Report Department

With the help of a few witnesses, police officers determined Hughes was initially a passenger in a vehicle, but when the vehicle proceeded south on Grant Street, we learned that Hughes was actually hanging from the passenger door of the vehicle while being dragged down the street.

Investigators worked on the scene for several hours, and at times, as many as 8-10 officers were involved in inter- views, measurements, scene photography, and evidence preservation. The vehicle, registered to the victim, was recovered in Des Moines, but there was no one identified as a driver or possible suspect. Ankeny police officers combed the area where the vehicle was found, knocking on doors and interviewing neighbors about when and where they had seen the aban- doned vehicle.

This hard work eventually flushed out a suspect by the name of Michael Donte Moss as the driver of the vehicle. A material witness warrant was is- sued for Moss only 7 days after the original investigation. An- keny police had actively been searching for Moss when they learned that Moss had fled to Minnesota. Ankeny police no- tified police in Rochester, MN where Moss was eventually arrested after a lengthy stand-off with SWAT teams from the area. Moss is now in jail in Polk County awaiting trial.

25 2008 News: Year in Review

Iowa Floods The record floods in 2008 had many direct and indirect impacts on the City of Ankeny. 83 of 99 Iowa counties were declared disaster areas, making these counties eligi- ble for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance. Municipal geographic borders disappeared as highways were washed away by the flooding. Interstate commerce was slowed as a 60 mile stretch of Interstate 80 near Cedar Rapids and Iowa City was closed for over one week. The Ankeny Police Department suffered the loss of a squad car when rapidly rising waters flooded the engine as officers tried to remove a stranded motorist from her vehicle caught in the same flooded intersection. Abnormally heavy snowpack with unseasonably heavy rainfall both contributed to the record flooding in 2008. During the months of May and June, many cities recorded rainfall amounts of 15-20+ inches of rain. The economic losses were tremendous, and the price of corn rose sharply at a time when the entire country was surviving an economic downturn.

During stretches of the floods, the Police Department was summoned to assist with police calls north and east of our City as flooded highways impeded the movement of local law enforcement. The Polk County Sheriff’s- De partment temporarily moved the booking facility for the entire County into our jail as they evacuated prisoners from the downtown Des Moines jail. The Federal Government sent personnel to our police station to continue the work of the Federal Government on higher grounds as their building flooded in Des Moines.

The Floods of 2008 brought to the fore- front the grit of Iowans as people teamed together to help one another and begin the task of rebuilding. It was a time of inter- Ankeny Police Department 2008 Annual Report Ankeny Police agency cooperation and uninterrupted service; a time the Ankeny Police Department was proud to be part of the solution.

26 2008 News: Year in Review

New President Elected The caucuses, speeches, and political television commercials ended with the election of Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) as the 44th President of the United States. The election results of November 4th supported Senator Obama with 66,882,230 votes compared to 58,343,671 votes for Senator John McCain (R) of Arizona. The State of Iowa voted 54% in favor of Senator Obama, while Senator McCain captured 45% of the vote statewide.

The period of time leading up to the election was extremely busy in the State, and the Ankeny Police Department was regularly involved with candidate protection and traffic security as candidates from both parties traveled Ankeny Police 2008 Annual Report Department across central Iowa. In fact, the Ankeny Regional Airport became a favorite landing for several candidates, including New York Senator Hillary Clinton, who twice flew into the Ankeny Regional Airport.

Parkersburg Tornado On May 25, 2008, the first EF5 tornado to hit the State of Iowa in over 30 years struck Parkersburg at 4:46pm. The tornado was 1 mile in width and moved from Ackley to Applington and beyond Parkersburg, a distance of 43 miles. Seven (7) people died and 67 were injured as this tornado swept through these communities.

The Ankeny Police Department Annual Report seems an unusual place to mention the Parkersburg, Iowa tornado. In fact, it is important to mention this event because the City of Ankeny stepped up to assist Parkersburg, nearly 100 miles away, when the brave men and women of the Ankeny Fire Department sent a fire engine and a crew to assist this devastated community. Parkersburg had no water, gas, or electricity. City Hall, the fire station, and police station were all destroyed. The recovery challenges were im- mense, and the Ankeny Police Department is proud to reflect on this moment when our Fire Department responded to help this stricken community, a tes- tament to the courage of the firefighters serving the City of Ankeny.

27 Training

2008 Training Costs The Ankeny Police Department remains committed to providing meaningful training opportunities to its officers. With a growing Department, the training hours and costs have increased as the initial investment in training new officers is relatively high. New officers, who aren’t previously certified, are trained at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy over 13 weeks at a cost to the City of more than $5,000 per officer. After certification, new officers spend 15 weeks in the field training program, a program that requires the new officer to be under the supervision of an experienced Ankeny patrol officer. Only after completing this rigorous training process can a new officer begin patrolling alone.

Beyond the demands of initial training, officers continue to receive training throughout their careers to meet the ever-changing demands in law enforcement and to achieve and maintain various certifications in their areas of expertise.

The Department expects to save in training costs per officer with the move to the new headquarters, as much of the training will be done on-site, reducing overtime expenses and eliminating training space rental costs. Training expenditures for the fiscal year, including travel costs, are outlined in the charts below.*

FY08 Operations Division Training Expenses Allocations

$21,896.00 , 35%

$41,311.00 , 65%

New Officer Basic Academy Training Other FY08 Training Expenses By Division

Ankeny Police Department 2008 Annual Report Ankeny Police $2,126.00 , 3% $9,967.00 , 13%

$63,207.00 , 84%

Administration Operations Support Services

*Overtime costs associated with training are not included in these numbers.

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2008 Training Hours In Fiscal Year 2008, Ankeny Police Department employees accumulated nearly 8,500 hours of training, of which more than 3,800 hours were devoted to training new officers in the Iowa Law Enforcement Basic Academy. The chart below outlines training hours per division.

FY08 Training Hours per Division

101 Ankeny Police 2008 Annual Report Department 1,679

Administration Operations Support Services

6,667

Field Training The Ankeny Police Department’s in-house Field Training Program is critical in preparing the Department’s newest officers for the challenges ahead. After certification through the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, every new officer to the Department must complete field training. Field Training Officers (FTOs) guide their trainees through a 15-week program aimed at ultimately developing the skills and confidence required to function independently as Patrol Officers.

The challenging training program requires FTOs to evaluate trainees daily in 31 different areas deemed necessary for a police officer to succeed. In preparation for solo patrol, the trainees are exposed to a wide variety of increas- ingly complex duty assignments during their training period. If needed, the training period is extended until the trainee meets all 31 standards. If the trainee continues to fail to meet standards, he or she is then released from employment.

With the implementation of a 5-year staffing plan in 2007, the Ankeny Police Department is growing to meet the needs of a City expanding in population and in area. In 2008, eleven new officers completed the field training program. The Department is fortunate to have outstanding FTOs to mentor this growing number of new police officers so that the citizens of Ankeny continue to enjoy the same level of service they have grown to expect.

29 Citizens Police Academy

2008 Citizens Police Academy The Ankeny Police Department offers a 10-week glimpse into the world of a police officer each year to members of the community who want to better understand the various responsibilities members of the department are sworn to perform. 2008 marked the eleventh class to graduate from the Citizens Police Academy (CPA). Par- ticipants met for three hours once a week over the course of ten weeks. Each week, instructors from the Police Department presented hands-on training in a wide variety of topics such as defensive tactics, firearms, homicide investigation, search and seizure, felony stops, accident investigation, and narcotics investigation. 22 members participated in the 2008 CPA (pictured below). Ankeny Police Department 2008 Annual Report Ankeny Police

Front, left to right: Scott Cherry, Andrew Postma, Steve Gibbons, Jeffrey Underwood, Dave Vance, Leonard Van Lent Back, left to right: Gary Guttenfelder, Heather Handley-Cherry, Martha Coil, Tad Stansberry, Donna Moeller, Pamela Akers, Barb Garland, Brittany Connor, Deb Abramowitz, Jason Connor, Patricia Van Lent, Kimberly Johnston, Karen White, Deb Buenting, Kimberly Andresen, Julie Nelson

30 Community Outreach

Community Policing The Ankeny Police Department adopted community policing several years ago, wherein the community partners with the Police Department in a mutual effort to make Ankeny a safe place to live, work, and play. To that end, officers attend block parties, give tours of the police facility, and participate in charity, City, and school events. Some of the community outreach activities in which the Department participated in 2008 include:

Polk County Crime Stoppers Gumshoe Charity Classic Helping Hand Vouchers C r i m e On June 21, 2008, the Ankeny The Ankeny Ministerial Associa- Ankeny Police 2008 Annual Report Department Stoppers Police Benevolent Association tion supports a fund for those in is a non- held its third annual Gumshoe need of a small amount of money p r o f i t Charity Classic Golf Tourna- for gas, food, or other essentials. organi- ment. With the help of many lo- The Ankeny Police Department z a t i o n cal businesses, more than $7,000 serves as a contact point for the that pays rewards to anonymous was raised for local charities in- dissemination of funds. Twenty- callers with information about cluding the Veteran’s Airlift Com- three families were beneficiaries crimes. Citizens report informa- mand, Rebuilding Together, and of the program in 2008. tion by calling 223-1400. the Rabiner Treatment Center.

Child Passenger Seats The Ankeny Police Department installs and inspects more than 100 child passenger seats every year. Techni- cians receive training from the Iowa Department of Public Health and are certified by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Child Passenger Safety Seat Clinics are held at various locations in An- keny throughout the year. Citizens may also call the department to schedule an installation.

Rape Aggression Defense In 2008, 17 women were trained by Ankeny Police Officers in self defense in the -na tionally recognized Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Systems course. The RAD course consists of twelve hours of self-defense training over a two-week period. The Depart- ment currently has three certified RAD instructors: Lieutenant Echer and Officers Braun and Jenkins.

Ankeny Summerfest This annual celebration requires a significant time committment from the department each year. The department provides security for the various programs, and officers oversee street closings and crowd control during the parade and fireworks. In addition, the Department operates a traffic car to handle any OWI offenses. Members of the Ankeny Police Department worked over 300 hours of overtime during the 2008 Summerfest.

31 Ankeny Police Department

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