Montgomery County Montgomery County PolicePolice

Chief J. Thomas MangerChief J. Thomas Manger

March 19, 2013March 19, 2013

MCPDMCPD

1,200 officers1,200 officers CE’s 3- year staffing planCE’s 3- year staffing plan Sector PlansSector Plans Building up SRO ProgramBuilding up SRO Program

LegislationLegislation

School SafetySchool Safety Gun SafetyGun Safety Community Mental HealthCommunity Mental Health

Domestic ViolenceDomestic Violence

911 Calls For Service (CFS) database for 911 Calls For Service (CFS) database for 2012. 2012.

Domestic Violence Assaults - CFS Domestic Violence Assaults - CFS January - June 3231January - June 3231 July - December 3487July - December 3487

TOTAL CFS 6718TOTAL CFS 6718

DV Assault Reports DV Assault Reports January – June 847January – June 847 July – December 855July – December 855

TOTAL REPTS 1702TOTAL REPTS 1702

Lethality Assessment ToolLethality Assessment Tool

Domestic Violence UnitDomestic Violence Unit

Within the Family Crimes DivisionWithin the Family Crimes Division This unit handles the most serious This unit handles the most serious

Domestic Violence CasesDomestic Violence Cases 184 cases assigned to this unit in 2012.184 cases assigned to this unit in 2012. Work with Family Justice CenterWork with Family Justice Center

Past three years the statistics for Domestic Past three years the statistics for Domestic Violence have been approximately the same.Violence have been approximately the same.

For 2011-12 the number of Protective Orders For 2011-12 the number of Protective Orders has increased by 12% (coming through FJC)has increased by 12% (coming through FJC)

Can be good or bad (increased awareness vs. Can be good or bad (increased awareness vs. increased problem) difficult to identify reason for increased problem) difficult to identify reason for this increase.this increase.

Crime StatsCrime Stats

2012 Total Crime Up .1%2012 Total Crime Up .1% Part I Crime Down 4.5%Part I Crime Down 4.5% Where crime occurs in Montgomery Where crime occurs in Montgomery

CountyCounty

Crime Statistics in 3DCrime Statistics in 3D

16 18

62

1418

4 5

3229

712

0

10

20

30

40

Robbery Agg.Assault

Burglary-Res

Burglary-Com

Larceny-Vehicle

StolenVehicle

H Sector Jan-Feb

2012 vs 2013

Jan-Feb 2012

Jan-Feb 2013

16 17

010

25 23

11 7

54 56

11 10

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Robbery Agg.Assault

Burglary-Res

Burglary-Com

Larceny-Vehicle

StolenVehicle

G Sector Jan-Feb

2012 vs 2013

Jan-Feb 2012

Jan-Feb 2013

George SectorGeorge SectorRobberies:Robberies:

January and February, the downtown G1 beat experienced a rash of January and February, the downtown G1 beat experienced a rash of both commercial and street robberies along the Eastern Avenue/ DC both commercial and street robberies along the Eastern Avenue/ DC corridor.corridor.

7-11 Robberies - 2 incidents related to a rash of incidents in PG County 7-11 Robberies - 2 incidents related to a rash of incidents in PG County and DC.and DC.

No arrests in these incidents. No arrests in these incidents. A A suspect identified and arrestedsuspect identified and arrested in two street level strong arm in two street level strong arm

robberies where cell phones and electronic equipment was taken. robberies where cell phones and electronic equipment was taken. Suspect was arrested in an unrelated robbery in the Wheaton District.Suspect was arrested in an unrelated robbery in the Wheaton District.

In late January/Early February - two robberies at apartment In late January/Early February - two robberies at apartment buildings along Eastern Avenue corridor involving a suspect who is buildings along Eastern Avenue corridor involving a suspect who is believed to be responsible for two similar incidents in DC. believed to be responsible for two similar incidents in DC.

No arrests in these incidents.No arrests in these incidents.

Residential Burglaries: Residential Burglaries: Arrests were madeArrests were made in a rash of day and in a rash of day and evening residential burglaries that plagued the sector since evening residential burglaries that plagued the sector since November. November.

The three separate groups of suspects are responsible for as may as 30 The three separate groups of suspects are responsible for as may as 30 incidents. incidents.

Henry SectorHenry Sector

Robberies:Robberies: H1 BeatH1 Beat

In mid to late January along the Piney In mid to late January along the Piney Branch Road corridor there was a rash Branch Road corridor there was a rash of armed and strong arm robberies. of armed and strong arm robberies. Similar suspects in several of the Similar suspects in several of the incidents. incidents.

Arrests were madeArrests were made by patrol and by patrol and detectives that closed as many as five of the detectives that closed as many as five of the incidentsincidents

Henry Sector continuedHenry Sector continued

Burglaries:Burglaries: Within a week time frame in late January, Within a week time frame in late January,

four commercial establishments along the four commercial establishments along the Piney Branch corridor were burglarized. Piney Branch corridor were burglarized.

These incidents occurred during the early These incidents occurred during the early morning hours and two of the incidents were morning hours and two of the incidents were found by patrol while responding to alarm found by patrol while responding to alarm calls. calls.

A A suspect has been identifiedsuspect has been identified by by investigators.investigators.

MCPD Gang UnitMCPD Gang Unit

Gang Unit Accomplishments in the Silver Spring, Gang Unit Accomplishments in the Silver Spring, White Oak and Briggs Chaney areas.White Oak and Briggs Chaney areas.

Gang Unit DescriptionGang Unit Description The Southern Gang Unit is assigned to Bethesda, Silver The Southern Gang Unit is assigned to Bethesda, Silver

Spring and Wheaton Districts.Spring and Wheaton Districts. Team consists of 7 multi agency detectives from MCPD, Team consists of 7 multi agency detectives from MCPD,

Takoma Park and Sheriff’s Department.Takoma Park and Sheriff’s Department. The Team is also dedicated to the Bi-County Gang The Team is also dedicated to the Bi-County Gang

Initiative and works joint operations and investigations Initiative and works joint operations and investigations with Prince George’s Gang Unit. The initiative receives with Prince George’s Gang Unit. The initiative receives analytical support from HIDTA (Baltimore/Washington analytical support from HIDTA (Baltimore/Washington High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.

Gang Unit Cont.Gang Unit Cont. Active Gangs in Silver SpringActive Gangs in Silver Spring: (Active Gang = : (Active Gang =

Growing membership, Recent Crimes, Threat to Growing membership, Recent Crimes, Threat to Public Safety)Public Safety)

Silver Spring GenerallySilver Spring Generally MS-13MS-13 Maple Ave CrewMaple Ave Crew Hampshire Towers CrewHampshire Towers Crew Around the WayAround the Way Flower AveFlower Ave 8888

White OakWhite Oak BloodsBloods

Castle Blvd.Castle Blvd. Cash MoneyCash Money

Gang Unit Cont.Gang Unit Cont.

Measurements used:Measurements used: Once gang members are identified Once gang members are identified

the Unit attempts to interrupt the the Unit attempts to interrupt the activity through intervention, and activity through intervention, and suppression.suppression.

On an average the Unit has contact with On an average the Unit has contact with 40% of the members in an active gang. 40% of the members in an active gang. Contact can be made through schools, Contact can be made through schools, families, probation agents, intervention families, probation agents, intervention programs and arrests.programs and arrests.

Gang Unit Cont.Gang Unit Cont.

SummarySummary

Gang incidents have not increased over the past 12 Gang incidents have not increased over the past 12 months.months.

Gang-related arrests have increased dramatically Gang-related arrests have increased dramatically (proactive approach) (proactive approach) MCPD anticipate a gradual decrease in gang crime over the MCPD anticipate a gradual decrease in gang crime over the

next year. We have already experienced a positive impact in next year. We have already experienced a positive impact in gang crime with no gang-related homicides since 2010. gang crime with no gang-related homicides since 2010.

One of the greatest accomplishments has been the One of the greatest accomplishments has been the improved relationship between the Montgomery County improved relationship between the Montgomery County Public Schools and County Resources such as the Public Schools and County Resources such as the Recreation Department, HHS and the Police. Recreation Department, HHS and the Police. These relationships have improved the early identification of at These relationships have improved the early identification of at

risk youth. One setback has been the reduction of SRO’s which risk youth. One setback has been the reduction of SRO’s which negatively impacts the effectiveness of the Gang Unit in terms negatively impacts the effectiveness of the Gang Unit in terms of communication and awareness.of communication and awareness.

TruancyTruancy MCPS Truancy Contact – Mr. Steve NeffMCPS Truancy Contact – Mr. Steve Neff Less than 1% of all school population is Less than 1% of all school population is

“truant”“truant” Truant defined – 20% or more unexcused Truant defined – 20% or more unexcused

absencesabsences Problem is best addressed through positive Problem is best addressed through positive

intervention (MCPS theory)intervention (MCPS theory) Three Truancy Programs exist in the County:Three Truancy Programs exist in the County:

Truancy CourtTruancy Court Attendance matters – MCPS early intervention Attendance matters – MCPS early intervention

program (Steve Neff’s shop)program (Steve Neff’s shop) Truancy Review Board (MCPD participates)Truancy Review Board (MCPD participates)

Truancy Cont.Truancy Cont. Truancy CourtTruancy Court deals with middle school age children only (6-8th grade)deals with middle school age children only (6-8th grade) 10% or more unexcused absences10% or more unexcused absences In session now until early MayIn session now until early May StakeholdersStakeholders

Judge from court volunteersJudge from court volunteers ASA (George Simms and Steve Chaiken)ASA (George Simms and Steve Chaiken) Univ. of Baltimore Law School MentorUniv. of Baltimore Law School Mentor

This is an outreach program to the parents and their This is an outreach program to the parents and their consent is required consent is required

three schools participate (must be a student at one of these three schools participate (must be a student at one of these schools)schools) Neelsville MS (5D) – 12 students as participantsNeelsville MS (5D) – 12 students as participants Francis Scott Key MS (3D) – 10 students as participantsFrancis Scott Key MS (3D) – 10 students as participants Loiederman MS (4D) – 9 students as participantsLoiederman MS (4D) – 9 students as participants

Truancy cont.Truancy cont.

If under 16 no violationIf under 16 no violation MCPS only enforces ages under 14MCPS only enforces ages under 14 Parents can be chargedParents can be charged 82 total serious truancy cases in 201282 total serious truancy cases in 2012

Only 6-10 are charged (parents) in Only 6-10 are charged (parents) in District Ct.District Ct.

Can get jail time or fine ($50/day of Can get jail time or fine ($50/day of absence)absence)

Usually a PBJUsually a PBJ

Speed CamerasSpeed Cameras

Increasing public confidence by Increasing public confidence by doing it right.doing it right.

Questions?Questions?

MCPD Chief for e-mailMCPD Chief for e-mail MCPDChief@montgomerycountymd.govMCPDChief@montgomerycountymd.gov

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