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Police Department Annual Report 2014Hopkins Police Department 2014 Annual Report TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from the Chief ......................................................................................................................... Youth Initiatives .............................................................................................................................. Cops ‘n’ Kids Fishing & Shopping ................................................................................... Operation Recess .............................................................................................................. Empower ............................................................................................................................. Joint Community Police Partnership ........................................................................................... Celebration of Community ......................................................................................... JCPP Cadet ........................................................................................................................ Training ................................................................................................................................................ SWAT ................................................................................................................................................... Special Enforcement ................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................ ............................................................. Parking Enforcement ....................................................................................................... Bike Patrol ......................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................... Crime Free Multi-Housing .............................................................................................. Nuisance Property Ordinance ...................................................................................... Police Reserve Unit ................................................................................................................... .............................................................................................................. Crime Fund ........................................................................................................................................ Funding Awards ................................................................................................................................ New Technology ............................................................................................................................... Calls For Service .............................................................................................................................. Crime Comparison ........................................................................................................................... 2 2014 Annual Report LETTER FROM THE CHIEF 3 www.hopkinsmn.com/police YOUTH INITIATIVES Cops ‘n’ Kids FishingCops ‘n’ Kids Shopping TI n 2014, Hopkins Police partnered with Hopkins the importance of reaching out to at-risk Schools and Target Corporation to take 20 junior or disadvantaged youth in our community high youth from Hopkins shopping as part of our and creating positive social interactions with third annual Cops ‘n’ Kids Shopping event. law enforcement. Cops ‘n’ Kids Shopping offers the opportunity to not only make the holiday season a little brighter for our youth, but also gives us the opportunity to create valuable rela day for the fourth summer in a row in 2014 - . tionships with our teens—the future of our community . School counselors from North Junior High assisted with entary aged children from our community who would - High and surprised the teens with a ride in a limo to Tar a foundation of knowledge for the future while also - get in St Louis Park learning the value of outdoor recreation Each child .. . - keep, as well as a T-shirt . asset protection staff from the metro area assisted with helps foster life long relationships and mentorship wrapping gifts for the teens and then everyone headed opportunities between the police and the children involved . We were fortunate to have many businesses support our In 2014, this opportunity was funded and supported efforts and help us make a positive impact in the life of with donations from Cabelas, Target, Maynards, a teen and their family this holiday These businesses in Bay to Bay Boat Club, MN Preschoolcom, Subzero - . . Screenprinting and Embroidery Embroidery . . 4 2014 Annual Report Operation RecessEmpower OT peration Recess, an ongoing partnership between Alice Smith and Hopkins Youth Empowerment in 2013 to Eisenhower Elementary Schools and empower girls from the elementary schools Hopkins Police, continues to be a huge success. in Hopkins for personal and social transformation. This program, launched in 2012, has dramatically reduced incidents of bullying on the playgrounds at models from the police department who become strong both schools—even on days police are not presentadvocates for them by developing trusting relationships .. In 2014, 12 girls participated in the program The . school counselor and/or school principal chooses the school for three hours over recess playing games with students on the playground These games are all . inclusive, focusing on creating positive relationships and youth meet as a group once a week and partici - between youth and police, while fostering leadership pate in weekly activities Youth Empowerment provides . This fun inter and developing problem solving skillsthe tools, resources, partnerships and support girls need - . to gain their voice, reach their problem-solving capacity fear or lack of understanding about policeand realize their full potential .. Hopkins Police began Operation Recess after noticing - increased bullying at the elementary schools was also affecting neighborhoods after school School counsel than three disciplinary actions per quarter The school - ..than three disciplinary actions per quarter than three disciplinary actions per quarter ors noted increases in bullying and disagreements on provides weekly progress reports . the playground were spilling over into the classroom and disrupting learning, plus leading to students feel - that achieves her goals to Valleyfair for the day . ing unsafe and skipping school . Operation Recess has proved to be an effective part of the solution to these issues . 5 www.hopkinsmn.com/police JOINT COMMUNITY POLICE PARTNERSHIP (JCPP) I n 2014, the Hopkins Police ments, multicultural cadets and/ To work toward achieving its mission, or multicultural community service the JCPP adopts four main strategies: part of the Joint Community • Training for community members • creation of a Multicultural The about police procedures and laws in Police Partnership, an award- Advisory Committee order to improve community mem to serve as a winning, collaborative effort - communication bridge between the bers’ knowledge and understanding in the west metro to enhance police departments and diverse com - communication and understanding munity residents • , including . between law enforcement and the provision of information about About the JCPP multicultural residents. cultural groups residing in their cities as well as Spanish language instruc The JCPP is a collaborative effort of - With Hopkins’ diverse community, this tion the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn . program is an essential part of the • The hiring of community outreach - police department’s delivery of service personnel, such as community liai ton, Hopkins, Hennepin County, and the - to our residents sons who work at the police depart Northwest Hennepin Human Services .- JCPP Celebration of Community and Multicultural Advisory Committee hosted a Celebration of Community event in July on Mainstreet This all-inclusive event . featured a number of performers and activities for the public to to bring the community together to share in some fun with police The police department is invested in strengthening relationships with the entire community, and events such as this where we can bring all of the community together demonstrate this commitment . 6 2014 Annual Report Former JCPP Cadet Joins Hopkins Police Department The police department is continually striving to diversify the police force with the highest caliber and continues to be a constant recruitment effort . The Hopkins Police Cadet program, which is par - tially funded by Hennepin County through the Joint Community Police Partnership, is intended to diversify the department with bilingual multi- cultural candidates, so the department can be more representative of the community we serve . This program provides grants for law enforce - ment students who are beginning their education and provides them with a paid position within the police department to learn the many facets of the profession This program also provides . partial funding for college tuition in a law en - forcement program . Funding for this pro Council -The department is proud to present one of the . gram is provided by Hennepin - County Partner cities provide . - in-kind support including but det for our department in 2013 and successfully completed his law enforcement college degree space and equipment, supplies, and supervi - sory staff . - 7 www.hopkinsmn.com/police TRAINING O Training Unit conducted a department-wide in- service that encompassed all Hopkins Police other support personnel. • Sexual Assault Resource Service - sault through area hospital emergency departments 24 hours SARS counselors meet with victims and their families at a day . Hennepin County Medical Center and other participating hospi - with the trauma and consequences of the assault . • Sojourner Sojourner provides emergency shelter for women . and children, as well as legal advocacy and support to em - power all those victimized by domestic violence They also raise . awareness and promote violence prevention . • Corner House Corner House is a leader in forensic interviews . of children that are victims or witnesses to violent crime . • Hennepin County Crime Lab The crime lab processes our crime . • Hopkins City Attorney The City attorney gave an update on . emerging legal issues . • Commander Lego, St Paul Police Department. Commander Lego lectured on law enforcement ethics and professionalism . Active ShooterDomestic Abuse Study In 2014, the training unit also continued its focus - tinued our working group for best practices on active shooter tactics and response Hopkins, The group was able .. Edina, St Louis Park, Minnetonka and Eden Prai - to victims of domestic violence The study group was funded by a . Representatives from each de collectively train - . abuse advocates and the Hopkins City Attorney partment assisted in researching, developing and . implementing a shared strategy for these events Many hours were spent completing case reviews and learning how and developed a Regional Response to Active to better serve victims of domestic abuse The focus of the group . Shooter best practices In the summer and fall of . the departments trained collectively . discussing orders for protection, domestic abuse no-contact orders and harassment restraining orders - . pectations, we can better respond to an incident Plans are in place to train department staff and implement the in Hopkins or in a neighboring community . 8 2014 Annual Report SWAT T Hennepin County Advanced SWAT SWAT team participated in the Hennepin County able to respond to higher risk incidents within the city. Some of these incidents include high risk warrant service and barricaded subjects. The SWAT team is comprised of was present as an instructor was present as an instructor. was present as an instructor sergeants. and forming additional professional partnerships, we are making sure that we can provide the best possible service to the citizens of Hopkins . - Southwest SWAT Consortium specialized responsibilities on the SWAT team, such as snipers, are required to complete additional monthly training to maintain their skills member of the Southwest SWAT Consortium The . . Southwest SWAT Consortium is a partnership with the Edina, Minnetonka, St Louis Park and Eden team is a member of the Minnesota make up the Southwest SWAT Consortium train together bi-monthly and have the same operat - Every member of the team completes ing principals . an initial one-week SWAT basic school and participates in a 3-day SWAT Through our partnership with these police depart - conference hosted by the MTOA in ments we are able to call upon a large amount September at Camp Ripley of resources if needed . . 9 www.hopkinsmn.com/police SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT Hennepin County Traffic Traffic & DWI Enforcement Enforcement Group T safety program that utilizes an enforcement and education other law enforcement agencies in Henne - pin County in 2014 to conduct monthly, high visibility enforcement details throughout the deaths on Minnesota roads. year in the participating communities . Studies have proven that high visibility seatbelt enforcement details . crime problems, and increases public - - The agencies work together to identify trends to allocate resources to the most This is the fourth year of this multijurisdic - tional effort for each of the cities involved . Participating agencies include: Bloom - Parking Enforcement Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Plymouth, citations for parking and registration violations and collected State Patrol . during 2014 . parking lots and the municipal ramp . 10 2014 Annual Report Bike Patrol T he Hopkins Police Bicycle Patrol Unit logged just over 100 hours of bicycling in the summer of 2014. The unit consists week course on bicycle skills and tactics. better able to assist all members in the community, making it safer for able to interact with the public and improve community relations . camps, security and enforcement while on patrolThey also assist with . various city events, such as the Raspberry Festival, National Night Out, and Celebration of Community . The unit is headed up by Sgt Mike Johnson, an International Police . departments across the country . Members of the unit are required to ride 10 hours a month during the Drug Task Force T metro agencies who handle long-term narcotics investigations. 2014 were: • • methamphetamine • • • • the community about opiate abuse . 11 www.hopkinsmn.com/police SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT Crime Free Nuisance Rental Property Ordinance N Multi-Housing uisance property enforcement continues to be a focus of the police department and the City of Hopkins. The City’s The Crime Free Multi- rental property ordinance includes a section regarding Housing program, disorderly behavior, which includes: designed for rental • • Any illegal drug activityLoud noise property, continues to • • Verbal & physical altercations Use of vulgar language or any be a valuable program . act that offends public decency • • CFMH property, the rental property must Any act that annoys, injures or Harassing communications endangers the safety, health • Weapons offenses or comfort of a considerable • one-day training for managers • Obstructing legal process number of persons • lease addendum occurred on rental property If a second instance occurs at the property the • criminal background checks on . owner must provide the City a written action plan to abate the behavior prospective tenants .owner must provide the City a written action plan to abate the behavior owner must provide the City a written action plan to abate the behavior If there is a third instance within a 12-month period, City ordinance allows • annual property inspection for suspension, revocation or non-renewal of the rental license . • participation in Neighborhood WatchIn 2014, police and City inspectors partnered to investigate 144 nuisance Of those cases, 11 resulted in a second instance of nuisance • property cases physical security measurements . property which required meetings and written remedy plans submitted to (locks, lighting, signage) • an active management to enforce the property where eviction actions took place just prior to Council action requirements . The partnership between rental property owners, managers, City inspec Failure to meet these requirements an - - tions and police coupled with active enforcement is working to increase the quality of life throughout the community property . . POLICE RESERVE UNIT uring 2014, the Hopkins Police Reserve Unit emergency response and emergency driving, allowing them to donated nearly 3,400 hours of volunteer service to the City of Hopkins. - teer 10 hours each month to the department through a variety of different functions - . They often erations and crime prevention related activities . serves as the reserve coordinator, who oversees daily opera - help with parking enforcement, motor vehicle lockouts, ani - tional functions The reserve unit itself has an internal command . structure that is made up of one reserve captain, one reserve community events in Hopkins, as well as provide assistance lieutenant, and two reserve sergeants The Hopkins Police to many other police agencies in the metro area . . 12 2014 Annual Report CRIME DATA & ASSESSMENT Crime Assessment & Crime Data/DDACTS Planning Meetings T he police department holds Crime Assessment & Planning weekly - meetings in order to bring a number of departments together to work We continued using crime mapping software collaboratively to address livability issues. through BAIR Analytics and used one crime analysis program, RaidsOnline, to make All personnel from the police department have an opportunity to be part data available to all citizens of HopkinsThis . of these meetings, along with other representatives from departments program allows citizens to do their own crime happening in their neighborhoods . The CAP meetings have had great success in strategizing crime prevention Tip 411 by focusing on current crime statistics and trends . The police department Sector Policing also offers Tip411 to allow citizens to make The police department has continued its sector policing program which has provided the framework to reduce crime and address livability factors with iPhone or Android devices can also - sible for knowing what crime and other issues may be occurring in their download the Tip411 app and send picture messages and anonymous crime tips areas . . Not only does this create accountability in all areas of our city, it also al Users can also sign up for the Hopkins Police - lows citizens and business owners to have a point of contact with a super - visor in the police department Using crime and call analysis and direct website (wwwcom) to receive citizenobserver . ..citizenobserver contact with citizens, each sergeant and team is able to identify issues, updates from the department on community problem solve and improve livability throughout Hopkins issues or safety concerns . . Presence at Events The Hopkins Police Reserves volunteer their time at many local Some of the events they worked in 2014 included the events . - closures for events They also assisted with many of the events . department and their dedication and commitment to the City and community is invaluable . 13 www.hopkinsmn.com/police FUNDING & NEW TECHNOLOGY New Technology Crime Fund The police department continues to make technological advances and T recently implemented new squad car computers and a fully integrated cam - in providing monetary rewards for crime information, leads or by law enforcement agencies through - The Crime Fund also provides funding for crime prevention initiatives, public out the country . awareness and community building opportunities, and is used to support pro - grams which are not within the scope of the City’s general fund budget This system replaces the Toughbook . computers which are no longer com - This organization is overseen by a board of directors who are represented by patible due to outdated operating local businesses and residential areas The Chief of Police makes recommenda - . It will also replace the ICOP systems . tions to the Board for funding based on the needs of the community and the department Many recent donations to the crime fund have invested in pro - . potential for future technological capabilities allowing for integrated body camera and license plate reader - technology ing with other groups for the purpose of preventing crime or apprehending . criminals . quality, assisting the department with Funding Awards gathering evidence for court and recording public interactions which can T be used for future training, continued accountability and professionalism . funding for equipment and programs from Federal, State and The department continues to look private sources. for new ways to improve operations Funding awards were received from the following sources during 2014 In 2014, while spending responsibly . . the police department began a new $33,100 vehicle leasing program for some Bulletproof Vest Partnership a substantial monetary savings In . MN Bulletproof Vest Reimbursement Program program, we are able to save purchases and acquire vehicles that $48,655 Total: 14 2014 Annual Report 2014 CALLS FOR SERVICE & CRIME COMPARISON Calls for Service H opkins Police recorded hit-and-run property damage and partment is critical No hit-and-run personal injury crashesin allowing the on- . fatalities occurred 2014. . Medical calls for service increased in Calls for service include a variety of service during the day . calls including theft, assault, burglary, Many of the requests for assistance fraud, domestic assault, and other crime events, as well as suspicious activity, lockouts, medicals, alarms, welfare checks, and disturbances medical or assistance calls for service . - during daytime hours, Monday through Friday The assistance the daytime were reported in 2014 These include . . rescue crew provides to the police de - motor vehicle property damage, response . Crime Comparison Part I Offenses Part II Offenses reported in 2014 showed an overall 10-Year 1-Year 201420132004ChangeChange Part II Offenses Part II Crimes that include assault, vandalism, fraud, narcotics, liquor 130116+12.1%-15.6% Assault154 laws, drunk driving, family/children and disorderly Forgery/Counterfeiting222530-12%-26.7% conduct . 7670+8.6%+40.7% Fraud54 10-Year 1-Year 0000%0% Embezzlement 201420132004ChangeChange Possess Stolen Property8+37.5%-26.7% 1115 Part I Violent Crimes 184179303+2.8%-39.3% Vandalism 00+100%+100% Homicide1 9+80%+28.6% Weapons57 89+60%-11.1% Rape5 2-50%0% Prostitution11 1210+20%+9.1% Robbery11 Criminal Sexual Conduct910-18.2%-10% 11 192078-5%-75.6% Aggravated Assault 8972-19.8%+23.6% Narcotics111 Total Violent Crimes403598+14.3%-59.2% Gambling000%-100% 1 Part I Property Crimes Family/Children63+20%+100% 5 94+25.3%+27% Burglary75748866231+33.3%-61.9% DUI Larceny/Theft356376309-5.3%+15.2% 194982-61.2%-76.8% Liquor Violations 3338-13.2%-55.4% Auto Theft74Disorderly Conduct385686-32.1%-55.8% 30+300%-40% Arson50000%0% Vagrancy Total Property Crimes486489462-0.6%+5.2% All Other Offenses125127351-1.6%-64.4% Total Part II Crimes8078301,400-2.80%-42.40% Total Part I Crimes526524560+0.4%-6.1% Total Crimes1,3331,3541,960-1.60%-32% 15 www.hopkinsmn.com/police MISSION Service to the community with honesty, integrity and respect. VISION STATEMENT To be recognized as a progressive law enforcement agency striving to enhance the quality of life for all citizens. We seek to collaborate with all stakeholders to continually improve our community. The Hopkins Police Department will recruit, hire and retain the most qualified personnel to fulfill this vision. CORE VALUES ETHICAL– DEDICATED– We employ personnel Being committed to oneself, partner, of the highest ethical character department and the public which we serve where going above and beyond the call of duty who are guided by the principles of honesty, integrity and respect. is the expectation, not exception. PROGRESSIVE– PROBLEM SOLVERS– Looking ahead to find new ways, We are committed to identifying and solving problems through building procedures, and tools to best serve the community.positive community partnerships.