LAS VEGASLas Vegas METROPOLITAN Metropolitan POLICE Police DepartmentDEPARTMENT || 11 2 || 20142012 ANNUAL ANNUAL REPORT REPORT - Douglas- Dedicated C. Gillespie: to our Overcoming Community Adversity Message from the Sheriff The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department met its share of challenges in 2014. With the opportunity to lead this organization as its 7th Sheriff, I am proud that we have withstood and overcome so much. Last year, LVMPD weathered budget cutbacks. The ratio of officers to citizens dropped to record lows. And, a heated battle between rancher Cliven Bundy and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management placed us in the middle of an intense standoff that endangered officers’ lives. The largest tragedy last year and arguably in the history of this agency was the brutal slaying of officers Alyn Beck and Igor Soldo. The tragedy of that moment reminded the community of the real dangers officers face and reminded us that most of our community supports us. We also underwent several key changes organizationally. The body-worn camera pilot program was launched and the new radio system came online last year, making us more technologically advanced than ever before. All of these changes come at a time when more criminals are willing to confront police and where there’s a national conversation about police use of force. Looking ahead, my number one priority is to secure the level of funding needed to put more officers on the streets and ensure Patrol has the backup it needs. The largest change on the horizon is our move toward decentralization, which will allow officers to be area- focused and share information in real time. For example, officers working a robbery in the Problem Solving Unit can share information on a case with Robbery detectives. Cases will be rerouted to the Area Command where the crime occurred and an investigative sergeant will manage the case load. I am aware of all of the challenges that lie ahead, but progress is not possible without change. The LVMPD stands apart from others. We have been used as a model for policing across the country and we will continue by being efficient with the resources we have and innovative in the way we do things. I will continue to work with all of you to keep this great city safe. Thank you, Sheriff Joseph Lombardo LAS VEGASLas Vegas METROPOLITAN Metropolitan POLICE Police DepartmentDEPARTMENT || 33 Table of Contents Vision, Values, Mission and Goals ..................................2 Message from the Sheriff .................................................3 Jurisdiction .........................................................................5 Department Organization Chart ..................................6-7 Tribute: Sheriff Douglas C. Gillespie ..............................8 Crime Index .......................................................................9 Performance Measures ..............................................10-11 Director Susana McCurdy ..............................................12 Personnel Stats ................................................................13 Financial Stats .................................................................14 Traffic Stats ......................................................................15 Best Dressed Uniform Award .........................................16 Arrests ...............................................................................16 Awards .........................................................................17-18 Retirements ......................................................................19 4 || 20142012 ANNUAL ANNUAL REPORT REPORT - Douglas- Dedicated C. Gillespie: to our Overcoming Community Adversity Jurisdiction 2013 2014 Square Miles .................................................................................................. 7,560 ................................. 7,560 Jurisdiction Population ................................................................................... 1,483,047 ........................... 1,500,942 Clark County Population ............................................................................... 2,031,723 ........................... 2,051,946 Tourist Volume ................................................................................................ 39,688,221 ......................... 41,126,512 1Clark County Comprehensive Planning 2State Demographer Projections 3Las Vegas Convention Visitors Authority Las Vegas Valley Clark County LAS VEGASLas Vegas METROPOLITAN Metropolitan POLICE Police DepartmentDEPARTMENT || 55 6 || 20142012 ANNUAL ANNUAL REPORT REPORT - Douglas- Dedicated C. Gillespie: to our Overcoming Community Adversity LAS VEGASLas Vegas METROPOLITAN Metropolitan POLICE Police DepartmentDEPARTMENT || 77 Gillespie was elected Sheriff in 2006, taking office in 2007. Almost immediately, he encountered, and steered the department through some of the most troubling adversity the LVMPD has faced. When asked to recall some of the more significant incidents of his eight-year tenure, Gillespie quickly rattles off several, “Losing seven officers; explosive (population) growth, the MORE COPS initiative, and hiring 400 officers per year; then the budget and economic recession and hiring no one; use of force issues, working with the Department of Justice and Community Oriented Policing Services office; and building the new Headquarters and North Valley Complex.” Throughout those difficult economic times, Gillespie remained true to his vow that he would not lay-off any department members and, as a result, many department members owe A young man in Rochester, New York, pursuing a Bachelor’s a debt of gratitude to Sheriff Gillespie. He is responsible Degree in Criminal Justice at the Rochester Institute of for starting several programs with LVMPD, as well. Among Technology, accepted an internship with the Rochester Police them, Leadership Development Class; the K-9 Trials, and; Department and, with that, Doug Gillespie was convinced he as a Commander, he was a founding member of the Health wanted a career in law enforcement. and Welfare Trust. Gillespie was able to find gratification in every assignment, “I never looked at accomplishments as When he saw that the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police one greater than the other. I never had a bad job. Whether Department was hiring, Gillespie applied and was hired on it was administrative or otherwise, I always found something November 12, 1980. His initial plan was to stay in Las Vegas for rewarding. (I spent) My first 15 years in a uniform, I always had four or five years, gain some experience as a police officer, and a connection to that side of the department.” return to New York to resume his career as a police officer. It didn’t take long for Gillespie to embrace Las Vegas and decide to make the city his home. As a police officer, Gillespie served at the West and South Substations. Promoting to sergeant in 1988, he was assigned to the Southeast Area Command, K-9 Unit, Field Training Office, the Office of the Deputy Chief, and handled various special projects and events. Gillespie indicates that serving as K-9 sergeant stands out among his favorite assignments. Of that position, Gillespie said, “I enjoyed training the dogs, (that) all the calls were hot calls. It was a small, tight group of seven officers. It’s definitely a ‘working sergeant’ position.” Gillespie was promoted to lieutenant in 1995 and served at the Southwest Area Command, the Academy, Training Bureau and SWAT. Promoting to captain in 1998, Gillespie was the A family man, Gillespie has been married for 32 years. He and bureau commander at Southeast Area Command and the his wife, Louise, have two daughters: Karen, an environmental Vice/Narcotics Bureau. engineer; and Susan, a manager at a hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. Gillespie is pleased to report that he intends to pursue In 2000, Gillespie was appointed as Commander of the Central no further profession, “I’m retiring. (I’ll) continue to enjoy life, I Patrol Division. In June of 2002, he was appointed to the position just won’t be coming to work,” he says with a smile. “Las Vegas of Deputy Chief of the Detention Services Division, before being is home, I wouldn’t change a thing. I’m not leaving a bitter appointed as Undersheriff by then-Sheriff Bill Young in 2003. man. I will miss the people, my co-workers.” Gillespie has the distinction of working for every LVMPD Sheriff, save one, Ralph Lamb. Gillespie and Lamb are now friends. 8 || 20142012 ANNUAL ANNUAL REPORT REPORT - Douglas- Dedicated C. Gillespie: to our Overcoming Community Adversity Crime Index UCR INDEX CRIMES AND CRIMES COMPARISONS January through December, 2014 Crime Rate Crime Rate 2014 (YTD) 2013 (YTD) 2009 (YTD) Classification Percent of Percent of Change Change of Offenses Rate per Rate per Rate per Actual Actual 2014 Actual 2014 (Part 1 Only) 100,000 100,000 100,000 Occurred Occurred vs. Occurred vs. Popul. Popul. 2013 Popul. 2009 Murder and non-negligent 121 8.06 97 6.54 23% 111 7.10 14% Manslaughter Forcible Rape 780 51.97 705 47.54 9% 699 44.70 16% Aggravated Assault 7,089 472.30 6,500 438.29 8% 7,735 494.70 -5% (felony) Robbery 4,885 325.46 4,072 274.57 19% 4,494 287.42 13% Burglary 14,150 942.74 14,785 996.93 -5% 13,512 864.17 9% Larceny - Theft 23,432 1561.15 26,548 1790.10 -13% 25,229 1613.53 -3% Auto Theft 7,172 477.83 6,635 447.39 7% 8,927 570.93 -16% Crime Index Total 57,629 3,839.52 59,342 4,001.36 -4% 60,707 3,882.54 -1% Crimes Against Persons Total 7,990 532 7,302 492 8% 8,545 546 -3% Crimes Against