HENRICO COUNTY POLICE DIVISION ANNUAL REPORT 18 A Report on Significant Achievements Made July 2017-June 2018 HENRICO COUNTY POLICE DIVISION From the Chief of Police Our exceptional organization contin- ues to grow and transform to fulfill the ever-evolving role of law enforce- ment. Our organization could not be successful without the continued sup- port of its governing body. In Henrico, we are truly blessed to have a govern- ing body that not only supports the Police Division, but literally stands by our side. This partnership enables us to remain successful in our mission to the citizens of Henrico County and provide a safe place to live, work and raise our families. To stay at the fore- front of law enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth, we must remain committed to providing exemplary customer service to our citizens. As the county continues to grow and flourish we are faced with new chal- lenges and opportunities for change. Both our sworn and civilian person- nel remain dedicated to continuous improvement and best practices in law enforcement. It is apparent that our members truly have that ‘flame of passion’ that burns within a public servant. This flame of passion burns brightly and drives us to serve with honor, professionalism, commitment, Humberto I. Cardounel, Jr. compassion and accountability. Henrico County Chief of Police I am honored to serve as your Chief of Police and look forward to our future accomplishments. HENRICO POLICE ANNUAL REPORT I FY18 CHIEF’S LETTER I 1 WE ARE TRI-ARC ACCREDITED One of Only 18 Agencies World-Wide One of Only 14 in the United States One of Only Four in Virginia Table of Contents Chief’s Letter …………………………………. 1 SUPPORT OPERATIONS Mission, Vision, Principles ……………… 4 Administrative Services Bureau In Remembrance ………………………...... 7 Communications ……………………….…. 19 Table of Organization …………………..… 8 Criminal Records ………………………….. 19 Executive Staff ……………………….......... 9 Evidence and Logistics …………………. 20 Crime Trend ………………….................… 10 Fleet Services ……………………………..... 20 FOIA and Grants …………………………… 20 Significant Accomplishments: Support Services Bureau CHIEF’S OFFICE Animal Protection Police ………………. 21 Professional Standards ...................... 12 Community Services Policy and Accreditation …………....….. 12 Community Policing ……………………... 22 Court Services ……………………………..... 13 Prevention Services …………………….… 23 Quality Assurance …………………………. 13 School Services ………………………........ 23 Honor Guard ……………………………...... 13 Personnel and Training Public Information Office ……….…. 13 Personnel …………………………………..... 24 FIELD OPERATIONS Training ……………………………….....…… 25 Patrol Bureau ……………………….…….... 14 Fitness and Wellness ……………….…… 26 Investigative Bureau CASE ……………………………………........… 16 Contact Henrico Police ....……….….. 27 Criminal Investigations Section Task Force ........................................... 16 General Investigations ………………….… 16 Organized Crime Section Drug Enforcement ………….……….……. 17 VICE ...........................……….……….…….. 17 Technical Support .………….……….……. 17 Special Operations Group Metro Aviation ……………….........………. 17 Marine .......................………………………. 17 Traffic Enforcement ………………….…… 18 HENRICO POLICE ANNUAL REPORT I FY18 TABLE OF CONTENTS I 3 Mission, Values and Principles The Guiding Principle of the Henrico OUR MISSION County Police Division is to treat our citizens, co-workers, and all individuals As an internationally accredited law enforcement with whom we come in contact with respect, compassion, and integ- agency, our mission is to enhance the quality of rity. We will ask ourselves after each life in Henrico County through innovative crime interaction a simple question that will prevention strategies and partnerships. guide us to do the right thing, the right way, and in keeping with our mission statement and values. “Did my actions reflect how I would want a member of my family to be OUR VALUES treated?” HONOR We serve a community of great diver- As it is displayed in the integrity of our members, the trust we sity. In that diversity there is strength place in each other, and the respect we earn from and give for our future and for our growth as a to the public. County. The Guiding Principle of our organization will help us achieve our responsibility to treat all individuals PROFESSIONALISM we serve - regardless of age, race, re- In our response to the needs of the citizens and community. ligion, color, handicap, sex, physical Professionalism is achieved through training, commitment, condition, developmental disability, and acting within the rule of the law. sexual orientation, economic status, or national origin - as we would want COMMITMENT to be treated and as we would want To the proactive prevention of crime in our County by achiev- our family members to be treated. Our ing a close working association with all citizens in eliminating duty as a law enforcement agency is to the opportunities for crime and reducing the fear of crime. protect our community and to ensure justice is served fairly and equitably COMPASSION as well as to honor the Constitution of In our response to victims and others in need. We strive to be the United States and the Constitution compassionate by treating everyone with fairness, respect, of the Commonwealth of Virginia by protecting the rights of all of our citi- and sincerity. zens to the best of our ability. We are the GUARDIANS of the right to life, ACCOUNTABILITY liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, As we hold ourselves to the highest standards of conduct in and as such we accept our responsibil- performing our service to the community, embracing the ide- ity to live by our Guiding Principle with als of our Constitution and democratic society. enthusiasm and commitment. HENRICO POLICE ANNUAL REPORT I FY18 MISSION, VALUES AND PRINCIPLES I 4 In Remembrance John Yarbrough Lewis Beddow Welford Green July 6, 1895 September 8, 1946 December 22, 1948 Jerry Trimmer Barry Maham Donald Stillman August 14, 1966 August 8, 1978 November 8, 1984 John Harris William Edwards III Andre Booker August 19, 1994 February 2, 1998 January 12, 2003 HENRICO POLICE ANNUAL REPORT I FY18 IN REMEMBRANCE I 7 Table of Organization HENRICO POLICE ANNUAL REPORT I FY18 TABLE OF ORGANIZATION I 8 Executive Staff Lt. Colonel Carl A. Mueller Lt. Colonel Albert J. Scott, III Support Operations Field Operations Major Albert T. Leary, III Major Peter T. MacRae Patrol Bureau Administrative Services Bureau Major Michael E. Palkovics Major Linda N. Toney Investigative Bureau Support Services Bureau HENRICO POLICE ANNUAL REPORT I FY18 EXECUTIVE STAFF I 9 Crime in Henrico County For five consecutive years Henrico County’s Part I Crime Data is based on Uniform Crime Reporting guidelines established by Rate per 1,000 residents has remained below 27. the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Not only did we conclude our fifth straight year with a Part I Crime encompasses both vio- crime rate below 27, since we began tracking in 1975, lent and property-related offenses Henrico County is at an all-time low with a rate of reported in Henrico County, Virginia. 25.48 per 1,000 residents. Part I Violent Crime includes crim- inal homicide, rape, robbery and For detailed crime statistics, download a copy of the aggravated assault. Henrico County Police Division Crime Report online Part I Non-Violent Crime includes at henrico.us/police. burglary, larceny, automobile theft and arson. Crime rate data for 2017 is based on the most current Henrico County Planning 3-C Population Estimate of 332,368. 44.06 40.52 40.01 4% 27.28 27.01 26.76 26.71 26.6 26.57 26.44 25.48 1985 1995 2005 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 HENRICO POLICE ANNUAL REPORT I FY18 CRIME RATE I 10 Significant Accomplishments Chief’s Office PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS Professional Standards Members of the Professional Stan- dards Unit organized and implement- ed one promotional ceremony in which 11 members were promoted to management and staff-level posi- tions within the Division. Members of the unit also coordinated the annual Police Division Memorial Ceremony, honoring our officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. We were privileged to have the St. Paul’s Baptist Church Praise Ensemble sing the opening and closing songs once again during this year’s ceremony. Policy and Accreditation The Policy and Accreditation Unit was tasked with the MS4 Permit for Police Division Maintained Facilities. MS4 is a program by the U.S. Environmen- tal Protection Agency and Virginia De- partment of Environmental Quality to protect surface water quality and elim- ination of non-storm water discharge. The unit is responsible for maintaining policies to include regular inspection and documentation of the Division’s facilities to identify and mitigate poten- tial environmental concerns. Henrico County Police Division Honor Guard at the National Police Week Memorial Ceremony. HENRICO POLICE ANNUAL REPORT I FY18 CHIEF’S OFFICE I 12 Court Services PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE The Court Services Unit acts as liaison between Henrico County Courts and the Police Division. The Public Information Office produced five Unit members continually complete compliance recruiting videos and utilized social media plat- audits of the Officer Scheduled Court Appear- forms and media partnerships to promote all ance Resolution (OSCAR) check-in system to en- Police and Communications hiring processes, as sure accurate arrival and departure times. In June well as the Diversity in Law Enforcement recruit- 2017, the Henrico County General District