CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 DEPARTMENT OF POLICE PATRICK A. RIDENHOUR, CHIEF 375 MAIN STREET SHAUN J. MCCOLGAN, DEPUTY CHIEF (203) 797-4614 April 19, 2018 MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Mark D. Boughton Members of the City Council From: Patrick A. Ridenhour, Chief of Police Subject: Police Department Monthly Report April 2018 I submit this report of the activities of the Danbury Police Department for the month of April. Personnel Department Strength: Sworn Personnel 145 Injury/Extended Leave 3 Restricted Duty 1 Police Academy 8 Effective strength (as of 04-19-18) 133 **2 pending retirements Community Services (See attached) Training 4/5 LE Conference on Opioids – Det. Lt. Williams & Lt. Daniello 4/9-12 Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design – Lt. Daniello 4/16-27 Fairfield County Detective Conference/School – Dets. Perun, Kupchok, Reo, Basile & Anderson 4/17-19 L.E.A.D.S. – Sgt. Matt Georgoulis 4/23-5/6 At Scene Crash/Homicide Investigation (online) P.O. Lyder 4/24, 26, 27, 30 Essential Skills Training (EST) – All Personnel 3/26-42/ Hiring Process/Academy Preparation – Seven (7) new recruit officers 1 Chief’s Significant Meetings 4/2 Awards/Retiree Dinner Meeting 4/3 City Council Meeting 4/4 New Recruits Swearing-In 4/6 Pathways 4/9 CIRMA Workers Comp Review 4/9 Lateral Hire Interviews 4/9 Freshman Forum – Danbury High School 4/11 Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting 4/11 Lateral Hire Interviews 4/11 U.S. Citizenship Induction Ceremony 4/12 Exchange Club Officer of the Year Dinner 4/13 Pathways 4/16 IXP Oversight Board Meeting 4/17 Mayoral Hearing – City Hall 4/16 OPE Meeting – City Hall 4/19 CPCA Annual Expo & Training – Southington 4/19 Budget Meeting – City Hall E-Commerce Trading Location – no issues reported this month ***Received donation of $500.00 from Danbury Rotary Club for use by the Community Services Division to assist with the cost of the liners for the prescription/drug drop box in the lobby at headquarters. Respectfully submitted, Patrick A. Ridenhour Chief of Police PAR:mrl Attach. 2 CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 Patrick A. Ridenhour, Chief Lt. Vincent P. Daniello Department of Police Community Services Division 375 Main Street (203) 797-4577 To: Patrick A. Ridenhour – Chief of Police From: Vincent P. Daniello – Lieutenant Re: Community Services Division - Activity Reports & Staffing Levels March 15 – April 15, 2018 Date: April 19, 2018 Community Conditions Unit: (Sgt. Antonelli, Officers T. Zalenski, S. Cameron, M. Morrill,) (-1 Officer) -See attached report - Sensitive Information - Community Affairs Unit: No officer assigned (-1 Officer) -No report attached GTF/UNIT: (P.O. K. Utter) See attached report - Sensitive Information City Center Liaison: No officer assigned (-1 Officer) -No report attached Police Activities League: (No police personnel assigned) No Report School Based Officers: (P.O. S. O’Brien, P.O. M. Martinez, P.O. B. Hayes, P.O. R. Morlock) -See attached report(s) ***Current Staffing Levels*** 1 Lieutenant 1 Sergeant 8 Patrol Officers (-3) 3 CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 Department of Police Matthew McNally, Lieutenant 375 Main Street Patrol Division April 17, 2018 MEMORANDUM To: Chief Patrick Ridenhour From: Lt. Matthew McNally Subject: Police Explorer Monthly Activity Report – March 2018 March was another busy month for the explorers. Annually it heralds the beginning of the busy season for our post, with special events beginning to take place with the change of the weather. It is also the time that we reflect on the past year’s accomplishments. This year was no different than the past few years. We started the month off with the annual on Saturday, March 3rd with the Annual Danbury Dip for Charity was held at the Danbury Moose Lodge. As requested by Jack Knapp, Jr and Aaron Russell, the police explorers provided traffic and parking services as well as assisting with the safety of the crowd there to watch the “dippers” who jumped into the frigid water of Lake Kenosia through the ice. This event grows in size annually. Money is raised to support various non-profits in the Danbury community. This year’s weather was seasonable, and although the water was freezing cold, there was no ice to cut. The explorers have been a part of this event for over a decade now. Explorers at the Dip. Explorer Josh Hibbard before and after the plunge! 4 This month the program held its Annual Awards Night Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 24th at Anthony’s Lake Club. The public was welcome and encouraged to attend this semi-formal event, where we honor our explorers and advisors for their work during the preceding year. It is also the time when the Post changes its youth executive board through elections which take place preceding the awards night. The annual awards dinner was again a success. The dinner was delicious and plentiful, as usual. Over 180 people were in attendance. We were again honored to have both Chief Ridenhour and Deputy Chief McColgan in attendance, as well as several other adult dignitaries who were also honored for their assistance to our explorer program. Chief Ridenhour presented several Law Enforcement Assistance Awards to explorers, who acted outside their explorer role, with distinction in assisting law enforcement in criminal investigations or emergency response. Many explorers received awards after dinner for their hard work over the past year, their tenure, training etc. Over 200 awards were issued this year. The past year, 2017, was a busy one for the post and we have also witnessed an influx of new explorers this year. We have only a handful of older seasoned explorers in the program at this time. We also said goodbye to one explorer who has been with the post for a long time, as he “aged out”. Explorer Deputy Chief Henry Peralta-Espinal (8 years) received the Most Honorable Discharge certificate. Explorer Lieutenant Dylan Perna (5 years) was presented an Honorable Discharge certificate, as he has left to pursue his affinity for Emergency Medicine by joining the ambulance crew stationed at Stony Hill VFD in Bethel, CT. The youth executive board for the 2018 year is President Matthew Regalado, Vice-President Dayanna Pillcorema, Secretary Samantha Lassen, Assistant Secretary James O’Donnell, and Treasurer Emily Perna. 5 Below is the listing of the specific awards that the explorers will be awarded for our annual awards, i.e. Tenure Award, Community Service, Law Enforcement Training, Law Enforcement Service, etc. – Explorer of the Year – Awarded annually to the one Explorer who best exemplifies the spirit of the Danbury Police Explorers and it’s “Can Do!” attitude of the Post. Henry Peralta (2nd award) Rookie Explorer of the Year – Awarded to the first year Explorer who best demonstrates the qualities of leadership sought out by the Post and it’s mission. Kiandry Marte Advisor of the Year – Awarded annually to the Advisor who has put in the most commitment of time and effort during the past year. Recommended by vote of the explorers of the Post. Steven Wong Explorer Proficiency Award Nancy Cabrera (2nd Award) Milena Caetano Juan Peralta James O’Donnell Jasmine Salinas David Sanchez Explorer Award of Meritorious Service Felix Escobar Fabricio Fernandes Dylan Perna James O’Donnell Omar Guachun Edisson Yunga Ronald Ginin Explorer Leadership Award Nancy Aldana Devin Alward Juan Peralta Kiandry Marte Matthew Regalado Ronald Ginin Explorer Achievement Award Richard Bessel Erki Ramirez Fabricio Fernandes Carol Granda Samantha Lassen Omar Guachun 6 Explorer Academic Excellence Award (*These are the most awards we have ever given in this category. The recipients must have made Highest Honors in their respective schools) Ambrot Ginin Alex Morquecho Evelyn Chacon Dennis Chavez Erika Yunga Diego Fernandes Brian Galarza Thalia Garcia Jennifer Yunga Nick Laber Kimberley Macancela Kiandry Marte Carolyn Mejia Citlaly Morales Denise Pagan Jasmine Salinas Liseth Siranaula Alex Uzhca Brian Valverde Ximena Yunga 2nd Awards-Richard Bessel Emily Perna Kelly Cordova 3rd Award- Maribel Ramirez Explorer Volunteer Service Award – Explorer with the most accumulated volunteer job hours Matthew Regalado (423.75 hours) 2nd Award in a row! Explorer Ethics Award Ashanda Council Emily Perna Leonardo Marin Dayanna Pillcorema Mario Vidal Law Enforcement Assistance Award (presented by Chief Patrick Ridenhour) Devin Alward Matthew Cisewski (2 Awards) Matthew Regalado 2nd Awards- Henry Peralta Matthew McNallyV Lifesaving Award Henry Peralta Edisson Yunga Dylan Perna (2nd Award) Below is the listing of the specific awards that the explorers were awarded for annual awards, i.e. Tenure Award, Community Service, Law Enforcement Training, Law Enforcement Service, etc. Congratulations to all of our honored explorers! Tenure Award Awarded to those Explorers who complete one full year of satisfactory service to the post. Nancy Aldana Devin Alward Richard Bessel Nancy Cabrera Milena Caetano Eric Cameron Kimberly Chacho Gabriel Campos Dennis Chaves Ashanda Council Felix Escobar Fabricio Fernandes Zanones Fernandes Freddy Genao Ambrot Ginin Ronald Ginin Carol Granda Britney Guachun Omar Guachun Emanuel Guaman Josh Hibbard Nick Laber Kreshnik Lajqi Ebelin Lalvay Samantha Lassen Valeria Macas Luis Masincho Matthew McNally V Emily Meade James O’Donnell Jefferson Penaranda Henry Peralta Juan Peralta Emily Perna Dayana Pillcorema Brian Quinde Christopher Quinde Erik Ramirez Maribel Ramirez Matthew Regelado Jocelyn Salazar Jasmine Salinas David Sanchez Mario Vidal Courtney Yaroscak Edisson Yunga Civilian Advisors- Kevin Almeida Daniel Cohn Bernadette DaSilveira- Stevenson Meighan McNally Steven Wong Sienna Ratigan Brianna McNally Rayniel Brito Johnny Quinde Kevin Posadas Perfect Attendance Recognizes attendance at each scheduled meeting of the post during the preceding year. 7 Edisson Yunga Fabricio Fernandes Samantha Lassen James O’Donnell Juan Peralta Erik Ramirez Matthew Regalado Luis Masincho Ronald Ginin 2nd Awards- Ambrot Ginin Emanuel Guaman Omar Guachun Ronald Ginin 3rd Award- Dayana Pillcorema Community Service Award Acknowledges 100+ hours of community service, including crowd traffic control, parking service, community events, etc.