1 2012 Annual Report Paul Blackwell Chief of Police

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2012 Annual Report

Paul BlackwellChief of Police

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Tullahoma Police Department

PURPOSE

Provide a comprehensive review of the Police Department’s composition and accomplishments of

2012. Such review will include; crime statistics, community programs, departmental statistics, and

miscellaneous topics.

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MISSION

To enhance the quality of life for the citizens and visitors of Tullahoma by providing for the safety of ives and

property.

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Section Item

I Personnel

II Training

III Fiscal Notes

IV Community Programs

V Departmental Statistics

VI Crime Statistics

VII Conclusion

INDEX

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New Hires: during calendar year 2012, five (5) new officers were hired. Of those hired, three were academy graduates and were awarded certification and two attended the law enforcement academy for certification.

Promotions:

Officer George Marsh – promoted to Patrol Sergeant

Officer Tyler Hatfield – promoted to Investigator

Investigator Dale Stone – promoted to Investigator Sergeant

Inv Sergeant Ferrell – promoted to Investigator Lieutenant

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PERSONNEL, continuedEmployee Officers Civilian

Less than 5 yrs service 16 0

6-10 yrs service 8 2

11 – 15 yrs service 2 2

16 – 20 yrs service 1 0

21 yrs and over service 8 1

Married 30 3

Male 33 1

Female 2 4

High School Diploma 22 5

Associate Degree 3

Bachelor Degree 9

Master Degree 1

Military Veteran 11 1

Officers-35Vacant- 2Civilians- 5

TOTAL=42

Part Time-14

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The department balances training through conventional in-service training to meet TN POST requirements and specialized courses to

provide officers with skills, knowledge, and abilities to provide quality service to the community. The department also encourages the

personal advancement of post secondary education by participating in a tuition assistance program.

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Specialized Training Schools – the department provided 1,604 hours of specialized training courses to officers and investigators.

Standard In-Service training – the department completed 1,560 hours of standard in-service training at local agencies.

Post Secondary education – the department had three officers complete the requirements for their Bachelor of Science degrees in Criminal Justice.

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FY 2012 operating budget: $2,742,979

FY 2013 operating budget: $2,828,628

Grants Awarded in 2012:

Governor’s Highway Safety Office (GHSO) - $16,676

Department of Justice, Bullet Proof Vest Program (BPVP) - $2,499

Remimbursements in 2012:

Coffee County Anti-Drug Coaliton (CCADC) - $8,004

Burglar Alarm collections in 2012:

Alarms Answered – 763, Alarms Billed - $28,500, Collected - $9,625

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A major objective of the department is providing community programs that contribute to the quality of life of our citizens and visitors.

A. Public Presentations: the department is often called upon to present programs, speeches, and discussions on a number of topics. In order to share the information, the department uses a variety of outlets: Churches (3), Local TV (10), Civic Clubs (3), TPD Tours (5), Schools (10), and recurring Newspaper articles (22), and other locations (29)

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IVCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS, continued

B. Media: The department understands that modern technology allows many media outlets to share information with the community. The department has embraced the technology and utilizes popular and innovative ways to keep the community informed. Such outlets include: FACEBOOK – the department maintains a page that frequently shares investigative information, requests for assistance, employee spotlight, and generally information for the public. Website – the city’s website link to the department provides information about department programs, information, and points of contact. Crime Reports – is an on-line application that features data in a map display of incidents that TPD responds to.

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Text A Tip – an anonymous program that permits citizens to contact the department, report an incident, and remain anonymous. The application provides for a back and forth communication with authorities to gain the information while remaining anonymous. The application can be through cell phone or internet programs. NIXLE – a messaging service that permits the department to send vital information to enrolled citizens via text message or email. A single message can be sent to a large number of recipients for the purpose of critical events, amber alerts, road closures, or other immediate notifications.

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C. Checkpoints & Saturation Patrols: the department participates in GHSO programs to detect and deter impaired driving. The department schedules DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols on a routine basis to focus on the incidents of impaired driving. During 2012, the department conducted four (4) DUI checkpoints and seven (7) saturation patrols

D. Prescription Drug Take Back: The department provides for the safe and anonymous disposal of expired and unused prescription medications. During 2012, a total of 294 pounds of medication were turned in to the department for destruction.

E. Child Safety Restraint Program: The department participates in the GHSO program providing child restraint systems to citizens, at not charge. The five TPD technicians provided 67 child systems and provided installation training to others.

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F. Gov Deals: The city participates in the online auction program that provides for the recurring and quick disposal of surplus and seized property. During 2012, the department was able to dispose of surplus police vehicles, seized property, and multiple items that were found property.

G. Other programs: The department continues to participate in programs that occur throughout the year. The department supports various community programs and projects by funding assistance and personnel involvement. Such activities include the Tullahoma Youth Development, Coffee County Leadership, Employers Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Coffee County Anti Drug Coalition, Special Olympics and others.

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2011 2012 Change

Calls for Service 12,743 11,444 (1,029)

Officer Initiated Activity 3,393 6,189 2,796

TOTAL ACTIVITY 16,136 17,633 1,497

Accidents w/o injury 521 369 (152)

Accidents with injury 102 110 8

TOTAL ACCIDENTS 623 479 (144) / (23%)

Arrests 1,027 1,198 171

Reports Written 3,261 2,934 (327)

Special Patrol Requests 5,257 3,475 (1,782)

Total Miles Driven 349,175 330,530 (18,645)

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V2012 DEPARTMENTAL STATISTICS, continued

TRAFFIC ENF. 2011 2012 Change

Speeding

Citations 895 1,155 260

Warnings 3,094 1,186 (1,908)

TOTAL TRAFF ENF. 3,989 2,341 (1,648)

Stop Signs – Citations 81 105 24

Warnings 325 159 (166)

Seat Belts – Citations 255 417 162

Warnings 748 143 (605)

Other Viol – Citations 1,900 2,753 853

Warnings 2,236 1.109 (1,127)

TRAF ENF. – Citation 3,131 4,518 1,387

Warnings 6,361 2,295 (4,066)

TOTAL 9,492 6,813 (2,679)

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GROUP “A” OFFENSES: CY 2009 - 2012

YEAR

POP. USED BY TBI

2009

18,579

2010

18,655

2011

18,655

2012

18,725 DIFF. % change

Crimes Against Persons

623 551 566 517 (49) (8.48%)

Crimes Against Property

1169 1120 1173 974 (199) (16.97%)

Crimes Against Society

216 196 220 259 39 17.73%

Total Group “A” Offenses*

2,008 1,867 1,959 1750 (209) (10.67)

Tullahoma Crime Rate/100,000**

10,807 10,008 10,501 9,346 (1,155) (11%)

*(does not take population into consideration)**(population is different for each year)

TBI CRIME RATE FORMULANumber of Offenses x 100,000

Population

CRIME RATES(TBI Crime in Tennessee 2011) Crime rated in Crime in Tennessee reflect all 22 Group A

OffenseCategories. Crime rated in the FBI’s Crime in the United States are only based upon 8 Index Offenses. The crime rates in the TIBRS publications will be a more accurate reflection of the

crimeOccurrences in the state.

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TULLAHOMA CRIME RATES PER 100,000 POP.CY 2005 - 2012

9346

10,50110,008

10,80710,825

11,209

11,359

10,676

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9000

10000

11000

12000

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

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CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS: CY 2009-2012Crimes Against

Persons 2009 2010 2011 2012 Diff.% change from

previous year

Murder 0 3 1 2 1 100%

Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0 0

Kidnapping/Abduction 4 2 0 7 7 700%

Forcible Rape 7 2 4 2 (2) (50%)

Forcible Sodomy 1 0 1 0 (1) (100%)

Sex Asslt w/object 3 0 1 0 (1) (100%)

Forcible Fondling 3 4 7 2 (5) (71.43%)

Incest 0 0 0 0 0 0

Statutory Rape 1 1 1 4 3 300%

Aggravated Assault 118 102 91 91 0 0

Simple Assault 386 350 345 331 (14) (4.06%)

Intimidation 91 82 105 69 (36) (34.30%)

Stalking 9 5 10 10 0 0%

Overall Persons Crimes 623 551 566 518 (48) (8.59%)

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Crimes Against Property; CY 2009 - 2012

Crimes Against Property 2009 2010 2011 2012 Diff. %change

Arson 3 3 4 3 (1) (25%)

Bribery 0 0 0 0 0 0

Burglary 150 181 184 149 (35) (19.02%)

Counterfeiting/Forgery 29 27 28 21 (7) (25%)

Destruction/Damage/Vandal 258 210 239 220 (19) (7.95%)

Embezzlement 5 5 8 4 (4) (50%)

Extortion/Blackmail 0 0 0 1 1 100%

Fraud (multiple types) 61 68 58 67 9 15.52%

Motor Vehicle Theft 33 21 22 28 6 27.27%

Robbery 19 20 21 7 (14) (66.67%)

Stolen Property Offenses 1 1 2 0 (2) (100%)

Theft-Pick pocketing 0 0 0 0 0 0

Theft - Purse Snatching 3 0 0 0 0 0

Theft - Shoplifting 196 138 145 127 (18) (12.41%)

Theft From Building 54 114 119 109 (10) (8.40%)

Theft From Coin Machine 2 1 7 3 (4) (57.14%)

Theft From Motor Vehicle 99 109 103 65 (38) (36.89%)

Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts 64 85 59 50 (9) (15.25%)

Theft - All Other Larceny 192 137 174 120 (54) (31.03%)

Overall Property Crimes 1169 1120 1173 974 (199) (16.97%)

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CRIMES AGAINST SOCIETY; CY 2009 - 2012

Crimes Against Society 2009 2010 2011 2012 Diff. % change

Drug/Narc Viol 144 123 119 148 29 24.37%

Drug/Narc Equip 59 56 80 88 8 10%

Gambling - Betting/Wagering 0 0 0 0 0 0

Gambling - Operating/Promo 0 0 0 0 0 0

Gambling - Equip Viol 0 0 3 0 (3) (100%)

Gambling - Sports Tampering 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pornography/Obscene Mat 1 3 0 1 1 100%

Prostitution 1 0 0 1 1 100%

Prostitution Assisting/Promo 0 0 0 0 0 0

Wpns Law Viol 11 14 18 21 3 16.67

Overall Society Crimes 216 196 220 259 39 17.73

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COMPARISON OF OFFENSES CLEARED (in %)

CY 2011 CY 2012

Tullahoma 39.46% 48.91%

Manchester 36.89% 44.42%

Shelbyville 45.01% 39.77%

Winchester 42.81% 47.22%

Coffee County 50.13% 51.33%

Moore County 33.20% 37.23%

Statewide Average 36.10% 37.23%Source: TBI Crime in Tennessee 2012

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NOTES ON DATA

• Data Sources: • Tullahoma Police Dept. Record Management System

• Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS)

Format Change: Effective with the CY2010 report, the Police Department will present the annual data in a style that more closely resembles the statistical data as reported by TBI. The emergence of criminal activity in an array of categories will provide a better picture of criminal activity.


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SIMPLIFIED DEFINITIONS

• Homicide: The killing of one human being by another.• Forcible Rape: The carnal knowledge of a person, forcibly and/or against that

person’s will; or not forcibly or against the person’s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent.

• Robbery: The taking, or attempting to take, anything of value under confrontational circumstances from the control, custody, or care of another person by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear of immediate harm.

• Aggravated Assault: Unlawful attack by one person upon another using a weapon.• Assault Offenses: An unlawful attack by one person upon another.• Burglary: The unlawful entry into a building or other structure with the intent to

commit a felony or theft.• Larceny: The unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the

possession, or constructive possession, of another person.• Motor Vehicle Theft: The theft of a motor vehicle.• Arson: To unlawfully and intentionally damage, or attempt to damage, any real or

personal property by fire or incendiary device.\• Intimidation: To unlawfully place another person in reasonable fear of bodily harm

through the use of threatening words/or other conduct, but w/o displaying a weapon or subjecting the victim to actual physical attack.


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VIICONCLUSION


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