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THE AUBURN POLICE DEPARTMENT IS A STATE ACCREDITED AGENCY
AUBURN POLICE DEPARTMENT
ANNUAL REPORT
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TABLE OF CONTENTSCore Values ...........................................2Mission Statement ...............................2Vision Statement ..................................2Message From the Chief .......................3Assistant Chief......................................4Organizational Chart ............................5Inspectional Services ............................6Patrol Division ......................................8Traffic Division ....................................11Response Times ..................................12Calls for Service ..................................132017 Crime Statistics ..........................14Investigations Division .......................16Administrative Services ......................19Training Hours ....................................20Community Programs ........................21Volunteer Program .............................21CRT .....................................................22Citizen’s Academy ...............................22Explorer’s ...........................................23Records Division .................................24Specialty Units ...................................26Animal Control ...................................28MIT .....................................................28False Alarms .......................................29Hail & Farewell ...................................30
Auburn Police Department340 East Main Street, Suite 201Auburn, Washington 98002
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Business OfficeMonday-Friday | 9am-5pmSaturday | 9am-12pmSunday & Holidays | Closed
King County District CourtSouth Division340 E Main Street, Suite 101Auburn, Washington 98002206-477-0480
OUR VISION To be a premier law enforcement agency that is trusted, supported and respected.
MESSAGE FROM CHIEF BOB LEE On behalf of all the men and women of the Auburn Police Department, it gives me great pleasure to present the Auburn Police Department’s 2017 Annual Report. This report reflects the hard work, outstanding accomplishments and professional services provided by the men and women of this agency. As with any annual reports, the pages are full of facts, details and faces, but the result are only made possible through the hard work and dedication or our exceptional employees.
The Mission of the Auburn Department is to “Provide professional law enforcement service to our community”. We are committed to building strong, effective and mutually beneficial police/community partnerships. The 139 dedicated men and women of this Washington State accredited agency strive daily to take a proactive approach to community policing and respond quickly to emergency situations, affording exceptional police services to our citizens. We are committed to working closely with our residents in a cooperative and collaborative way through geographic policing, supporting neighborhood and business crime watch initiatives, the Citizens Police Academy, and a variety of comprehensive programs designed to enhance the quality of life in the City of Auburn. Working with the community is not only a philosophy, but an organizational strategy that promotes partnerships between citizens and their police. It is based on the premise that both police and citizens must work together to identify, prioritize, and solve community problems.
The City of Auburn is an exceptional city and the efforts of our police officers, civilian support staff, volunteers, citizens and the steadfast public safety support from Mayor Backus and the City Council have made a positive impact on the quality of life in our community. I can assure you we will continue to meet the needs of our citizens and do so with a professional and dedicated staff.
I welcome you to visit our Website www.auburnwa.gov and encourage you to enjoy our City, its amenities, and know that your Police Department is always ready, should you need us.
Bob Lee Chief of Police Auburn Police Department
OUR MISSION To provide professional law enforcement services to our community.
CORE VALUES - CHIP COURAGEBravely standing up to danger and adversity
HONORServing a noble purpose, we hold this profession in high esteem
INTEGRITYOur decisions and actions are based on trust and honesty
PROFESSIONALISMOur sense of duty to conduct ourselves to the highest level of competence and character
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ASSISTANT CHIEF PIERSONAssistant Chief Pierson was hired with the City of Auburn in 1990 and was assigned to the Patrol Division where he was awarded the Medal of Distinction while in field training. In 1993, Assistant Chief Pierson became the Auburn Police Department’s first Community Policing Bicycle Officer. He celebrated 27 years of service this year.
In 1994, he was appointed as a Narcotic Detective and served on the SWAT Team as a Marksman for 5 years. In 1997, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant where he supervised the Field Training Unit. He is a certified Firearms Instructor and in 1998 became the Range Master for firearms training in 2002. Pierson was then assigned as the Special Investigations Sergeant where he supervised narcotic investigations and proactive detectives investigating vice crimes. He was also head of the Inspectional Services Unit where he obtained state and federal grants and investigated Internal Affairs issues.
Pierson was promoted to the rank of Commander in 2005 and was assigned to the Patrol Division where he managed seven sergeants, the Field Training Unit, defensive tactics and firearms training. He was then re-assigned to the Support Services Division where he managed the Training Unit, Community Response Team, DARE and Accreditation. He earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology with an emphasis on Public Policy, Law and Social Control from Washington State University and is member of the Auburn Kiwanis, a 2005 graduate of the Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound and a graduate of the FBI National Academy, and a graduate of the International Association of Chiefs of Police Leadership in Police Organizations.
SUE VAN SLYKE
KATHY DIVELBISS
HEATHER SHAW
ADMINISTRATIVEASSISTANTSHeather Shaw started with the Police Department in 2012 and Sue Van Slyke in October of 2014. They are responsible for providing direct support to Chief Lee and Assistant Chief Pierson, as well as the department’s Command Staff. They have a variety of duties that span from payroll, purchasing, training and travel and all responsibilities associated with administrative assistance to the department.
Kathy Divelbiss began her career 16 years ago with the Auburn Police Department and is the Investigations Administrative Assistant. She reports to the Investigations Commander.
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INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
GRANT/PIO 1 COMMANDER
2 ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARIES
CRIME/STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
1 ANALYST
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
CHIEF OF POLICEBob Lee
INSPECTIONAL SERVICESGrant/PIO - 1 Commander
ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEFBill Pierson
2 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS
PATROL COMMANDERNORTH SECTOR
PATROL COMMANDERSOUTH SECTOR
INVESTIGATIONS COMMANDER
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMANDER
POLICE RECORDS MANAGER
DAY SHIFT A1 Sergeant | 8 Officers
1 Auburn SRO - SP OP’s
DAY SHIFT B1 Sergeant | 7 Officers
1 Supernumerary1 Generalist K9 Officer
1 Administrative Assistant 1 Sergeant 2 Supervisors
8 Specialists
MID SHIFT A4 Officers
2 Bicycle Officers - SP OP’s1 Mall Officer - SP OP’s
MID SHIFT B4 Officers
2 Bicycle Officers - SP OP’s1 Mall Officer - SP OP’s
MAJOR CRIMES1 Sergeant
8 Detectives
CRT3 Officers
1 MIT Officer1 CJTC Officer/
Supernumerary
2 Evidence Technicians
SWING SHIFT A1 Sergeant | 8 Officers SWING SHIFT B
1 Sergeant | 8 Officers
PROPERTY CRIMES1 Sergeant
6 Detectives COMMUNITY SERVICES1 Officer
GRAVEYARD SHIFT A1 Sergeant | 9 Officers
1 Generalist K-9 OfficerGRAVEYARD SHIFT B
1 Sergeant | 8 Officers1 Generalist K-9 Officer
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT
1 Sergeant | 6 Detectives VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
TRAFFIC UNIT1 Sergeant
5 Traffic Officers2 Parking Officers
REGIONAL TASK FORCE1 TNET1 VNET
1 AUTO THEFT
CRIME/STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
1 ANALYST
COMMISSIONED STAFF | 1181 CHIEF OF POLICE 1 ASSISTANT CHIEF 5 COMMANDERS 11 SERGEANTS 59 PATROL OFFICERS
22 DETECTIVES5 TRAFFIC OFFICERS5 ADMIN SERVICES7 SPECIAL OPERATIONS2 SUPERNUMERARY
NON-COMMISSIONED STAFF | 211 RECORDS MANAGER2 POLICE SERVICE SUPERVISORS8 POLICE SERVICE SPECIALISTS2 EVIDENCE/PROPERTY TECHNICIANS2 PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS3 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS2 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER1 CRIME ANALYST
139 TOTAL PERSONNEL
JANUARY 1, 2017 | AUTHORIZED STAFF POSITIONS
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER 2 Officers
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Commander Mark Caillier leads Inspectional Services. This department is responsible for managing commendations and allegations of misconduct. The Inspectional Services Commander is also responsible for staff inspections and serves as the Public Information Officer. The Inspectional Services Commander reports directly to the Chief.
Commendations, Inquiries and Allegations of Misconduct (CIA) investigations are designed to allow the agency to look at our department from the eyes of our community members. To meet these demands, we must be a disciplined and well-regulated organization. The report on the next page illustrates how well the Auburn Police Department is perceived to be following our Vision and Mission statements, as well as our stated Manual of Standards.
In 2017, Auburn Police Officers responded to 97,843 Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) incidents and completed 17,128 case reports. Officers made 5,115 arrests, with 3,002 of those arrestees being booked into the SCORE Jail, and officers issued 11,483 infractions/citations. All of this activity accounts for only a portion of the personal contacts with our community members that are made by our police officers throughout the year.
As outlined in the Auburn Police Department Manual of Standards (MOS), the CIA system provides a uniform means of reporting, investigating, and documenting Commendations, Inquiries, Allegations of Misconduct and Collision Reviews.
A Commendation is used to recognize actions or performances by members of the police department who act or perform in a manner that is outstanding or beyond what is normally expected. The Commendation process recognizes employees for Professionalism, Exemplary Job, Exemplary Actions, Life Saving and Heroism.
During 2017, there were 96 commendations awarded to a total of 153 employees. Of those, 46 were generated
from within the department, and 50 were generated from citizens, businesses and those in the law enforcement community. The commendations included 13 Life Saving Medals, 3 Medals of Distinction, and 3 Letters of Commendation.
A Supervisory Inquiry involves a complaint made regarding the quality of service delivery. These complaints vary in degrees from regarding an employee’s demeanor, tardiness, related to customer service, or the nature of a department practice. The employee’s immediate supervisor typically handles this type of complaint. At times, the outcome of the inquiry will be forwarded to the
INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
INSPECTIONAL SERVICES COMMANDER
MARK CAILLIERCommander Caillier was hired by the Auburn Police Department in 1994. He served as a Patrol officer, Major Crimes Detective, Field Training Officer, SWAT Officer and a K9 handler prior to being promoted to Sergeant in 2007. Mark supervised the Major Crimes Unit from January, 2011 to November, 2013 when he was promoted to the rank of Commander. Mark holds a BA in Criminal Justice from Washington State University, is a graduate of Northwestern University Police Staff and Command and attended the Leadership in Police Organizations program.
Inspectional Services office, but many times it is not. If an employee has multiple service delivery complaints where the conduct has been determined to be unacceptable then the complaint may be handled and documented as an Internal Investigation.
An Internal Investigation involves a complaint of a possible violation of department standards, written directive, City policy or applicable Civil Service Rules. These allegations include, but are not limited to, complaints of bias based profiling, excessive force, alleged corruption, insubordination, breach of civil rights, false arrest, and other types of allegations of serious misconduct. Below are the 2017 Investigations and Findings:
No. of Investigations 14No. of Employees Investigated 17Findings of Misconduct 6
A Collision Review is conducted whenever an Auburn Police Department employee is involved in a collision while the employee is the driver and on duty, or in a city-owned vehicle while driven by a police department employee. Below are the results of collision investigations:
No. of Collisions 41Determined Preventable 30
The number of sustained allegations compared to the number of contacts that employees make every year is extremely low.
The Auburn Police Department works diligently to maintain an open environment where our community members can freely tell us when they are pleased or dissatisfied with our performance. When we receive Commendations, Inquiries, Allegations of Misconduct or an officer is involved in a collision we thoroughly investigate the incident to determine the merit and appropriate response.
Although there is always room for improvement, we believe it can be concluded that we have been successful in fulfilling our Mission and Vision statements and have been providing the utmost in quality law enforcement service to our community.
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PATROL DIVISION
DISTRICT 11 SERGEANT/9 OFFICERS
DISTRICT 21 SERGEANT/9 OFFICERS
DISTRICT 31 SERGEANT/9 OFFICERS
TRAFFIC UNIT1 SERGEANT/5 OFFICERS
2 PARKING OFFICERS
DISTRICT 41 SERGEANT/8 OFFICERS
2 MALL OFFICERS
DISTRICT 51 SERGEANT/8 OFFICERS
DISTRICT 61 SERGEANT/8 OFFICERS
K-9 OFFICERS3 GENERALIST
The Patrol Division is the Department’s largest division. In 2017, Commanders O’Neil and Stocker led a staff of 6 Patrol Sergeants, 59 Patrol Officers, 1 Traffic Sergeant, 5 Motor Officers, 2 Mall Officers and 2 Parking Enforcement Officers. They are responsible for on-going crime and related problem solving in their respective sectors. Additionally, Patrol Commanders are responsible for the Department’s Traffic, K9 and Bike Units, Field Training, Civil Distrubance Unit (CDU), Defensive Tactics & Range Staff.
Commander O’Neil has served 19 years with the Auburn Police Department. Dan was promoted to Sergeant in 2010 and Commander this year. He holds a BA in Criminology from Eastern Washington State University, a Master’s in Public Safety Executive Leadership and has attended the South Puget Sound Leadership Institute, Leadership in Police Organizations and Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command.
Commander Stocker has been with the Auburn Police Department for 25 years promoting from patrol officer to Sergeant and then Commander. Steve is also the Commander of the Valley Hostage Negotiation Team as a negotiator. Steve has a BA in Criminal Justice from the University of Washington, has attended the FBI National Academy and the Leadership in Organizations program.
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Patrol Sergeants supervise a shift of officers and are responsible for developing strategies to address on-going crime and related concerns in their respective districts.
PATROL SERGEANTS
CRISTIAN ADAMSDAY SHIFT A | 8 OFFICERS
Sergeant Adams began his career with the Auburn Police Department November 21, 2005. He has served as a Detective, Defensive Tactics Instructor and Field Training Officer during those 12 years. He was promoted to Sergeant on July 1, 2017 where he is currently assigned to the patrol division. Sergeant Adams holds a Bachelor of Arts in Law, Society and Justice from the University of Washington.
ANDY CLAPPSWING SHIFT A | 9 OFFICERS, 1 K-9 OFFICER
Sergeant Andrew Clapp graduated from Seattle University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. Andrew began his career in Law Enforcement in 1996 when he was hired by the Auburn Police Department as a Police Service Specialist. Sergeant Clapp became a commissioned Auburn Police Officer in 2000. Andrew joined the Crime Scene Team in 2007 specializing in photographing major crime scenes. The same year Andrew became a Field Training Officer. In 2010 he became a member of the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) staff as an instructor of both driving and Pursuit Immobilization Technique (PIT). He is also part of the Peer Support Team.
JAMIE DOUGLASGRAVE SHIFT A | 8 OFFICERS, 1 K9 OFFICER
Jamie Douglas has 24 years of Emergency Services experience with the last 18 years in Law Enforcement. Jamie has been a Drug Lab Investigator, Narcotics K9 Handler, Motorcycle Officer and Drug Recognition Expert. Sergeant Douglas supervises the Crime Scene Response Team and the Field Training programs. Jamie also teaches at the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy on the topics of collision investigation and impaired driving. Sergeant Douglas has multiple certifications and extensive training encompassing Leadership in Police Organizations, FEMA Emergency Management Academy, Tactical Science Leadership, Leadership and Influence, Managing Homicide Investigations and Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies. Jamie also holds a Bachelor of Science in both Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine and Mathematics and a Masters in Chemistry and Toxicology.
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PATROL SERGEANTS
TODD BYERSDAY SHIFT B | 8 OFFICERS
Sergeant Byers started his law enforcement career in 1987 when he became a Police Officer for the City of Las Cruces, NM. He transferred to the Auburn Police Department in November 1996. While working in the Patrol Division, Sergeant Byers became a Field Training Officer in 1988 and trained several Officers for the Department. Byers moved to the Traffic Division as a motorcycle Officer and worked in that capacity until early 2000. In 2000, Sergeant Byers became a TAC Officer at the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission and remained there until 2003 when he returned to the Auburn Police Department Traffic unit. Byers rotated back to the Patrol Division in January 2014 and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant this year. Todd has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from New Mexico State University and is currently attending the Leadership in Police Organizations program.
JAMES HOPPERSWING SHIFT B | 9 OFFICERS
After graduating from North Thurston High School, Sergeant James Hopper served in the United States Army for five years as an intelligence analyst and Arabic linguist. After military service, he earned a BS degree from Regents College (Albany, NY). He attended graduate school at Loyola College, Baltimore, MD, earning an M.Ed. in School Counseling. He worked in public schools for 10 years, and began his police career in 2008. Since that time, James has been a bicycle officer, field training officer, property crimes detective, and master police officer. He has been an active member of the Valley Civil Disturbance Unit, participating in annual trainings and crowd control events, such as Seattle’s May Day protests. James was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in June 2017 where he is currently assigned to the Patrol Division.
SAM BETZGRAVE SHIFT B | 8 OFFICERS, 1 K-9 OFFICER
Sergeant Sam Betz has been with the Auburn Police department since 2006. His duties and experiences have included positions such as a narcotic detection K9 handler, being a member of the Crime Scene Team and a Special Investigations Unit detective. Sergeant Betz currently is an active member of the Valley Regional SWAT Team. He has also participated as president of the Auburn Police Officer’s Association and a member of the Auburn Police Guild Executive Board. Sergeant Betz has a bachelors degree from Azusa Pacific University in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries.
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TRAFFIC UNITThe primary responsibility of the traffic officers is traffic enforcement and collision investigations. Advanced expertise includes Technical Collision Investigation, Collision Reconstruction, and Drug Recognition Enforcement. Patrol’s Traffic Division investigated 1,610 traffic collisions in 2017.
BRIAN WILLIAMSSergeant Williams has been with department since 1996. He has a B.A. in Sociology from WWU and returns there yearly to help teach criminal procedure and search and seizure classes. He has been assigned to the Patrol Division, Special Operations Unit, Special Investigations Unit and was promoted to Sergeant in 2007. As a Sergeant, he has been the supervisor for Property Crimes, Special Investigations, Administrative Services and as of September 1st, 2015, he is the newest Sergeant to the Traffic division. Sergeant Williams has been a member of the Civil Disturbance Unit and the Crime Scene Team. Brian is a department instructor for Emergency Vehicle Operations and Taser Gun Operations. Brian is active with the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and has assisted with fundraising for various local charities since 1999.
Parking Control Officers Ron Reardon and Suzette Conner. Their primary responsibility is to enforce the parking ordinances of Auburn and respond to abandoned vehicle complaints. In 2017, the Auburn Police Department wrote 3,777 parking tickets in the City of Auburn.
Traffic Unit Officers include Brian Williams, Darrell Jones, Derek Anderson, Tyson Luce, and Erik Wickman.
Our Bike Unit consists of Officer’s Sedillo, Mattson, Kapule, and Pakney
RESPONSE TIMES
RESPONSE TIMES (IN MINUTES)
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Definition of Response Times Priority ratings PRI 1 = Highest priority, confirmed hazard which could result in extensive loss of life or propertyPRI 2 = Minimal hazard with considerably less potential for loss of life or propertyPRI 3 = Low hazard, non-life threateningPRI 4 = Police reports or cold calls
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Pri1 3.89 3.86 3.71 4.17 4.35 4.40
Pri2 12.35 14.60 14.92 16.54 16.40 14.50
Pri3 19.13 22.10 22.78 23.71 24.51 20.20
Pri4 32.83 36.10 43.01 44.99 41.08 38.90
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Pri1 3.89 3.86 3.71 4.17 4.35 4.40 4.00
Pri2 12.35 14.60 14.92 16.54 16.40 14.50 12.08
Pri3 19.13 22.10 22.78 23.71 24.51 20.20 18.12
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Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) calls for service have increased approximately 50% over the past 6 years. Auburn police received 97,843 calls in 2017.
CALLS FOR SERVICE
CALLS FOR SERVICE
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62,488 65,750
71,512
88,30692,872 94,348
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Larceny accounted for the largest number of reported property crimes in 2017. Larceny is defined as theft, which includes crimes like theft from vehicle, shoplifting, a bicycle being stolen, etc. Vehicle theft continues to be a hot topic for every agency, the prosecutor’s office, and the legislature.
Reported violent crimes in 2017.
2017 CRIME STATISTICS
Robbery Homicide Forcible Rape Aggravated Assault
2011 109 3 23 148
2012 110 6 23 110
2013 109 5 26 145
2014 105 1 35 156
2015 91 8 31 186
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2012 983 2,415 588
2013 651 2,583 678
2014 811 3,200 639
2015 851 2,728 654
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2012 110 6 23 110
2013 109 5 26 145
2014 105 1 35 156
2015 91 8 31 186
2016 98 6 36 179
2017 117 3 46 198
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2013 651 2,583 678
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2016 727 2,235 715
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TOTAL ARRESTED PERSONS
6,012
4,8034,414
5,1894,985
4,7165,115
3,2822,858
2,293
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PROPERTY CRIMES SERGEANT
JON THORNTONSeargeant Thornton has been with the department for over 27 years. He is currently a Team Leader on the Valley Civil Disturbance Unit and is the Sergeant for the Auburn PD Honor Guard. Jon had attended classes for Crime Scene Management for Patrol Supervisors, Homicide Investigations, Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings, Tactical Science and Leadership in Police Organizations.
5 DETECTIVES1 TASK FORCE DETECTIVE
PROPERTY CRIMES SERGEANT
INVESTIGATIONS COMMANDER
MAJOR CRIMES SERGEANT
8 DETECTIVES
1 CRIME ANALYST
SIU SERGEANT
5 DETECTIVES2 TASK FORCE DETECTIVES
INVESTIGATIONS SECRETARY
MAJOR CRIMES SERGEANT
JAMES FRITHSeargeant Frith has over 20 years of law enforcement experience. He is a Defensive Tactics trainer and is on the EVOC team. James is a graduate of Leadership in Police Organizations and is steps away from completing his Bachelors in Law Justice with a minor in Human Resource Management.
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT (SIU) SERGEANT
TYLER CHRISTIANSeargent Christian has over 15 years of law enforcement experience and is an active member of the Valley Regional SWAT Team. He holds the title of Range Master for the Department. Tyler has a BA in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia Southern University and had attended the Leadership in Police Organizations program.
INVESTIGATIONS COMMANDER
MIKE HIRMANCommander Hirman has 26 years of law enforcement experience. His commander duties include Investigations and the Emergency Vehicle Operation Training. Mike has a BS in Criminal Justice & Criminology and is working towards his Masters in Homeland Security and Terrorism.
INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
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The Investigations Division remained very busy in 2017. All felony cases are assigned to a detective for review whether or not there is actual suspect information.
ALL FELONY INVESTIGATIONS CASES ASSIGNED
MAJOR CRIME CASES ASSIGNED
4,228
3,489 3,274
3,821 4,0464,235
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The Property Crimes Unit investigates the crimes of auto theft, felony theft, burglary, fraud, and forgery.
PROPERTY CRIMES UNIT
The Special Investigations Unit is responsible for investigating drug and vice complaints as well as directed enforcement for specific problems.
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT
PROPERTY CASES ASSIGNED
SIU CASES ASSIGNED
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2,130
1,945
2,308
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMANDER
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICESSERGEANT
COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
3 CRT OFFICERS1 MIT OFFICER1 CJTC OFFICER
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMANDER
DAVE COLGLAZIERCommander Dave Colgazier has over 23 years of law enforcement experience. Along with his duties as the Administrative Commander, he is the Commander over SWAT, K9, and Peer Support. Dave has a BA in Psychology from the University of Washington. He has attended the Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound and the Leadership in Police Organization program.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS/TRAINING SERGEANT
JAMES NORDENGERSergeant Nordenger began his law enforcement career in 1993 in the City of Newport, Oregon. He transferred to the Auburn Police Department in 1999 and has held many positions within the department. James was promoted to Sergeant in 2006. He holds a degree in Criminal Justice and is a graduate of the Leadership Institute of Puget Sound and Northwestern Command College.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
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Training by the different divisions in 2017 was comprehensive. All commissioned staff are tasked to achieve a minimum of 30 training hours per year. Non-commissioned staff receive a minimum of 20 hours per year. The patrol hours also include training provided to new recruits at the State Basic Law Enforcement Academy and post academy training.
The Department demonstrated its commitment to maintaining a high level of competence and professionalism to serve the Auburn Community.
TRAINING HOURS
TOTAL TRAINING HOURS
20,154
11,24712,865
13,94412,964
20,006
16,449
20,425
15,241
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The Auburn Police Volunteer Program remained very vibrant and supportive in 2017. 30 volunteers contributed 3,631 hours throughout the year supporting numerous community program events, as well as many of the above listed Citizens on Patrol missions. The Citizens on Patrol (COP) division of the volunteer program drove 8,108 miles in 586 hours in 2017 and had 135 patrols.
Along with the Citizens on Patrol division, we also have volunteers who help with events and fingerprinting. Volunteers also assist the department with projects of many different levels. We are actively seeking new volunteers. For more information on volunteering with the Auburn Police Department, visit auburnwa.gov/police.
The following are some of the 2017 event highlights:• Career Fairs• Recruiting Events• Love Your Community Event• S.A.F.E.R. Program• Clean Sweep• YMCA Healthy Kid’s Day• Relay for LIfe• Petpalooza• Community Picnics• Family Health Fair• Kid’s Day
• 4th of July Festival• National Night Out• Barkfest• Law Enforcement Memorial• Auburnfest• Operation Clear Truck• Coffee With Cops• Auburn Civics Academy• Trunk or Treat• Citizens Academy• Shop WIth a Cop
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS OFFICERDOUG KOCHOfficer Koch began his law enforcement career with the Auburn Police Department in 1989 and has over 28 years of law enforcement experience. Officer Koch has served as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor and Armorer. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Washington State University. In his current assignment as the Community Services Officer and Accreditations Manager he maintains the accreditations files with WASPC, oversees the police volunteer program, attends career and recruitment fairs, assists with the Citizen’s Academy and organizes police department events held outside of the department.
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CRTThe Community Response Team is a significant resource within the police department to problem solve issues that arise within the city. Problem solving and reducing crime is addressed through tracking all rental properties throughout the city and taking an active role in enforcing the Multi-housing ordinance. CRT Officers review police activity through reports and crime analysis to identify on-going difficulties and coordinate efforts utilizing all city, county and state resources. CRT Officers make every effort to initiate contacts in the city through community meetings and Blockwatch efforts. Additionally, CRT Officers play a large role in collecting and tracking gang intelligence and activity.
CRT Officers perform a slightly different role from officers in the Patrol Division, as they are able to be more pro-active in their duties. They are, however, in uniforms and assigned patrol vehicles. CRT Officers are visible in the community and take an enforcement role to address problems that are identified and will work with the Patrol Division in a collaborative effort.
The Auburn Police Department has hosted a Citizens Academy for over 20 years. Each session we invite citizens to apply to attend this 13 week (40 hour) course that allows people living and/or working in Auburn, to see and experience what our officers and detectives do on a daily basis. The class covers everything from laws and policies, to investigations, K9, Response to Resistance, Police Pursuits, and much, much more. There is usually a waiting list to attend and citizens are encouraged to apply early in order to reserve a spot. People attending must pass a background check prior to acceptance and must be over 18 years of age. Citizens that complete the academy receive a certificate of completion from Chief Lee and Mayor Backus. The feedback from the academy has been overwhelmingly positive.
38 people attended the 2017 Citizen’s Academy which was lead by Sergeant James Nordenger.
CITIZENS ACADEMY
CRT OFFICERAPRIL CLAPP
CRT OFFICERAARON WILLIAMS
CRT OFFICERBRIAN ANDERSON
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The intent of law enforcement exploring is to educate and involve youth in police operations, to interest them in possible law enforcement careers and to encourage community involvement. The education aspect provides knowledge of patrol operations, the justice system, and corrections operations. The intent of exploring also encourages involvement in the community by assisting in street fairs and events, traffic control, and security. The Post is committed to the philosophy of community oriented policing and the vital role that young people have in the concept. Being an Explorer offers many opportunities to learn valuable leadership and life skills, make new friends, interact with the public and most of all, have fun!
EXPLORERS
Skills Acquired• Leadership• Confidence• Situational Awareness• Public Speaking• Discipline
Meeting Activities• Practice Mock Scenes• Learn Washington State
Criminal and Traffic Laws• Learn Basic Police Patrol
Skills• Team Building Skills• Event Planning
Community Activities• Traffic Control• Security at Local Events• Child Fingerprinting• Assist in Training• Participate in
Competitions
APD Advisors• Officer Ren Kapule• Officer Chris Burger• Officer Charlene Hoch
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The Records Division consists of a manager, 2 supervisors, 8 specialists, and 2 evidence technicians. The Records Division processed over 20,648 police reports in 2017 and is responsible for records retention along with providing statistical data for the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). In addition, they process warrants and court mandated orders. They administered 1,038 concealed pistol licenses, 1,881 firearm transfers, and 10 dealer’s licenses.
EVIDENCE TECHNICIANLISA DAVIES
EVIDENCE TECHNICIANBETH BERGEON
The evidence room is staffed by evidence technicians Lisa Davies and Beth Bergeon who are responsible for the proper storage, disposal, and destruction of all the evidence and property taken into custody by the Auburn Police Department. The evidence technicians received 8,050 items in 2017 and disposed or destroyed approximately 3,743 items.
RECORDS MANAGERCHRISTINE JAMESChristine James, Police Records Manager, has been with Auburn PD since September 2012. Chris has 27 years of experience in law enforcement support services. Experience includes acting as an Accreditation Assessor for Washington Association of Sheriff’s and Police Chiefs; Certified Public Records Officer with Washington Assoc. of Public Records Officers; graduate of Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound and Leadership in Police Organizations.
RECORDS SUPERVISORSANDI ULLRICH
RECORDS SUPERVISORJAMIE HELSIN
RECORDS DIVISION
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5,143
2,6362,198
2,979
6,245
2,929
2,058
2,918
5,643
4,149
2,3432,452
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Records Division Processed2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
In addition to the 20,648 case reports, the Records Division processed thousands of citations, infractions, arrest warrants and protections orders.
Gathering information for Public record requests has become a large part of the Records Division duties.
PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS
PROCESSED REQUESTS
RECORDS PROCESSED
HOURS SPENT NUMBER OF REQUESTS
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The Auburn Police Department supported the City and greater law enforcement community with a variety of well trained and equipped specialty units. They include, but are not limited to, the following:
• SWAT team• Crime Scene Response Team• Bicycle Unit• Crisis Communications Unit (CCU – Hostage Negotiator)• Civil Disturbance Unit (CDU – Riot Control)• Honor Guard• K-9 Officers• VIT - Valley Investigations Team (Officer Involved Incident)
Types of Missions Executed (SWAT) 2017Search Warrant 28Barricaded Subjects 10Dignitary Protection 0Special Details 7
Officers during a recent SWAT training exercise at the Auburn shooting range.
These Auburn SWAT team members are part of the Valley SWAT team which is comprised of Auburn, Tukwila, Renton, Port of Seattle, Kent and Federal Way.
SWAT TEAMThe SWAT team trains three times a month and completes a team training week every year. The team was called out to execute 45 actual missions during 2017.
SPECIALTY UNITS
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The Auburn Police Department partners with Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Tukwila, and the Port of Seattle Police Departments to provide a well trained and equipped civil disturbance/civil disobedience response for South King County and the region. This unit has a fully equipped “Cut Team”, skilled and equipped to defeat obstacles and locking devices commonly used by demonstrators
CDU SART team members during their unified training.
The Auburn Police Honor Guard performs in numerous community events such as :
• Auburn Days Parade• Veterans Day Parade• Officer’s Funerals
The Auburn Police Department has three K-9 Units. All are generalists (tracking dogs).
HONOR GUARD
K-9 UNITS
CIVIL DISTURBANCE UNIT (CDU)
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Animal services in the City of Auburn are provided by the Auburn Police Department’s Animal Control officer. If you are experiencing a life-threatening animal-related emergency, call 911.
For non-emergency animal control service, please call 253-931-3062 or the non-emergency police line at 253-288-2121. The Animal Control Officers respond to the following requests:• Vicious animal complaints • Animal complaints/bites • Disruptive animals • Injured wildlife• Injured animal rescues • Dead-on-arrival livestock/cats/dogs • Police department calls for assistance
• Loose livestock on roadways • Aggressive or sick animal pickup • Animal cruelty investigations • Wildlife in the living area of a home
The Auburn Police Department continues a positive relationship with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe with its law enforcement partnership. The department has an officer assigned full time as the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Officer who acts as a liaison between the Auburn Police, the Tribe and the King County Sheriff’s Office Muckleshoot Detachment.
Master Police Officer Stan Adamski has been the department’s MIT liaison officer since April 2017.
MPO Adamski is primarily responsible for incidents involving tribal members inside the city limits, but also assists the King County Deputies outside the city limits with Muckleshoot related matters. Some of his daily responsibilities include working with the King County Deputies on joint projects, as well as interacting with the Muckleshoot Tribal Council, Child and Family Services, Elder Services, Security, Code Enforcement, and Housing. MPO Adamski’s office is located in the Muckleshoot Community building at Auburn Way S and Fir St SE.
MPO Adamski has been with the City of Auburn since 1998 and the Auburn Police Department since 2000. In addition to patrol, he has been assigned as a Crime Scene Investigator, Field Training Officer, Bicycle Patrol Officer, Civil Disturbance Unit member, and Police Explorer advisor.
ANIMAL CONTROL
MUCKLESHOOT OFFICER
MIT OFFICERSTAN ADAMSKI
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERGEORGE WINNER
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False Alarms
FALSE ALARMSScarce resources combined with an increased demand for services make responding to false alarms an extreme burden for public safety agencies. Non-critical calls for service, such as false alarms, decrease the amount of time officers spend responding to true emergencies and reduce the number of staff available for crime prevention. Without effectively managing false alarms, the number of false alarms continues to increase every year. With the comprehensive false alarm ordinance in place by the City of Auburn, our officers are freed to spend more time proactively patrolling their districts.
FALSE ALARMS
CJTC OFFICER
MIT OFFICERSTEPHANIE BENNETT
Officer Bennett is currently assigned as a TAC Officer (Teacher, Administrator, Counselor) at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) in Burien. The CJTC provides law enforcement and corrections training to all Police Officers, Corrections Officers, Fish and Wildlife Officers and Indian Tribal Police who are hired in the State of Washington. Officer Bennett is a full time instructor for the Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) where she is assigned as the lead instructor for Criminal Investigations. Officer Bennett is also a part of the Skills Team which includes the instruction of scenario based/reality based training to recruits.
Officer Bennett has been assigned to the CJTC since April, 2017 and currently is fulfilling a three year contract with the BLEA Basic Training Division.
Officer Bennett has been with the Auburn Police Department since 2011 and serves on the board of the Auburn Police Officers Association. Officer Bennett is also a member of the Crime Scene Response Team and is on the Auburn Police Department Honor Guard.
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HAIL AND FAREWELL
POLICE OFFICERDEVIN NELSON
POLICE OFFICERRYAN BEMIS
POLICE OFFICERKYLE ACITO
POLICE OFFICERTRENT DOW
POLICE OFFICERHELENA STOUT
POLICE OFFICERDUSTIN MELTON
THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL JOINED THE AUBURN POLICE DEPARTMENT IN 2017
THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL DEPARTED THE AUBURN POLICE DEPARTMENT IN 2017
Matt Arneson, Jamie Sidell, Mac Tugman, Les Muterspaugh, and George Winner.
POLICE OFFICERJON DOYEN
POLICE OFFICERMICHAEL GARCIA
POLICE OFFICERALYSSA SLATE
AUBURN POLICE DEPARTMENT340 EAST MAIN STREET, SUITE 201, AUBURN, WA 98002
The Auburn Police Department is actively looking for volunteers. If you are interested in being a part of our volunteer program please visit our website at www.auburnwa.gov/police
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