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III.3. Hopkins Police Department 2016 Annual Report; Johnson2016 ANNUAL REPORT HOPKINS POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 SECTION TITLE TABLE OF CONTENTS As we reflect on this past year, it is with great honor that I have the opportunity to present this annual report and highlight many of the police department’s achievements in 2016. In ad- dition, I want to take this time to introduce myself to you as your new Police Chief. I began my career working for the City of Hopkins in 1998 as a volunteer police reserve and parking enforcement officer. I was sworn in as a police officer in 1999, and have had the opportunity to serve in various specialty assignments including detective, narcotics investigator, SWAT tactical operator, police sergeant and, for the last five years, operations captain. My education includes a master’s degree in Police Leadership, Education and Administration from St. Thomas University, and I completed Northwestern University’s Police Staff and Command program. All of these experiences provide me with a solid foundation of knowledge to draw upon when working for you to improve quality of life issues. In the last year, we have focused on key partnerships, outreach in our multi-cultural community and youth engagement initiatives. We remain committed to developing strong relationships with stakeholders in the business community, educational and religious institutions, and neighborhoods. As the new Police Chief, I took a critical look in 2016 at the department’s organizational structure and determined the importance of creating two specific captain positions. I appointed Captain Craig Kreiling to the role of Patrol Operations captain and Captain Erik Husevold as captain of Community Services and Investigations. Having a dedicated captain specifically assigned to community outreach initiatives allows for advancement in police and community relations. My vision for 2017 is to hire and train the most qualified professionals to represent our police department. We will re-evaluate our past training methods, incorporating many of the strategies produced in the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing and our strategic plan to provide our officers with the tools they need to work for you. We will continue our educational campaign with the public through various cultural events and training forums to bridge a better understanding of law enforcement in the community. We will also expand on our social media outlets to provide informative department updates. Transparency, trust and partnerships will be my goal as your Police Chief. We are proud to be an integral part of this community and respect the positions we are sworn to uphold. We are grateful for our elected officials’ partnerships, which make all of this possible. Sincerely, Brent Johnson Chief of Police LETTER FROM THE CHIEF 2 Hopkins Police Department | 2016 Strategic Planning .....................................................4–5 Youth Initiatives ............................................................6 Cops ‘n’ Kids Events ......................................6 School Resource Officer ................................6 Community Partnerships ......................................... 7–9 Minnesota Youth Community Partnership ......7 Kick-Off to Summer Safety ............................7 Summer Youth Program ................................7 National Night Out .......................................8 Chaplain Program .........................................8 Halloween at the Police Department ..............9 Alternatives to Juvenile Arrest ........................9 Coffee with a cop ..........................................9 Joint Community Police Partership .........................10–11 Hopkins Race & Equity Initiative ..................10 Government Alliance on Race Equity ............11 Multicultural Advisory Committee ...............11 JCPP Cadet Program ...................................11 Training .....................................................................12 Procedural Justice Training ..........................12 Implicit Bias Training ..................................12 Naloxone (Narcan) .....................................12 Crisis Intervention Training ..........................12 SWAT ........................................................................13 Training ......................................................13 SWAT Deployments ....................................13 Southwest SWAT Consortium ......................13 Education ................................................................ 14 Special Enforcement ..............................................14–16 Investigations .............................................14 Bike Patrol ..................................................14 Traffic & DWI Enforcement .........................15 Traffic Enforcement Group ..........................15 Parking Enforcement ...................................15 Drug Task Force ..........................................15 Crime Free Multi-Housing ...........................16 Nuisance Property Ordinance ......................16 Police Reserve Unit ................................................16–17 Crime Data & Assessment ...........................................17 Calls For Service .........................................................18 Crime Comparison .....................................................18 Support and Funding ..................................................19 Community Support ...................................19 Grant Funding ............................................19 Funding Awards ..........................................19 Crime Fund ................................................19 Caption... TABLE OF CONTENTS 3www.hopkinsmn.com/police Strategic Planning Implementation Police Chief Brent Johnson and Captain Erik Husevold attended training at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois in March 2016, which focused on Preventing Community Crisis: Implicit Bias, Procedural Justice and Police-Community Partnerships. The training was conducted by law enforcement professors, academia and the past president of the International Association of Chief’s of Police, who is also current law enforcement practitioner. Some of the highlights included: • Gaining tools to improve relations with all stakeholders in the community. • A police and community checklist to evaluate one’s agency. Learning and implementing procedural justice and implicit bias training. • Evaluating the President’s 21st Century Task Force Report (TFR). • Evaluating the “six pillars” from the TFR to improve one’s own department. President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing: The Six Pillars In April 2016, a strategic planning session was held for the Hopkins Police Department. In attendance were members from the supervisory and administration staff, the multi-cultural liaison, and various po- lice union representation. Chief Johnson required each of the six sergeants to prepare a presentation on the six pillars from the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing to evaluate where the department is as an agency. The six pillars are: Pillar 1: Building Trust and Legitimacy Pillar 2: Policy and Oversight Pillar 3: Technology and Social Media Pillar 4: Community Policing and Crime Reduction Pillar 5: Training and Education Pillar 6: Officer Wellness and Safety The task force report and associated pillars assisted the officers in creating a strategic plan for the future. Many of the recommendations are not new to the Hopkins Police Department. As outlined in this annual report, the department is already conducting business practices in this way. Sergeant Glassberg at the Strategic Planning Session STRATEGIC PLANNING Hopkins Police Department | 20164 Hopkins Police Department STRATEGIC PLAN 2016 The Hopkins Police Department will: 1. Continue to embrace the “Guardian” role in our policing philosophy and embrace the procedural justice recommendations into our culture. a. We will train the department in the principles of procedural justice. 2. Continue to build community trust and strengthen our partnerships with the diverse communities. a. Increase and diversify membership on the Multicultural Advisory Committee (MAC). b. Increase involvement of MAC in our community and police department. c. Increase involvement/participation with Big Brothers Big Sisters program. d. Maintain levels of involvement with our youth programs and always be open to new ideas or ways of delivering these services. 3. Commit to training all of our sworn staff with the 40-hour Critical Incident Training (CIT) by the end of 2018. 4. Develop a Hopkins Police Department YouTube channel so we have the ability to share our story. a. Increase our current presence on social media and technology with more public safety messaging opportunities. 5. Assess our current model of field training for our police officers and move to a more problem solving field training, such as the Police Training Officer (PTO) program originally initiated by the Community Orientated Policing Services (COPS) Office of the U.S. Department of Justice. 6. Research best practices of current models being used concerning the regular mental health check-in pro- grams with police staff. 7. Promote all staff to continue their education, whether through their formal education or career development. a. Commit to sending all of our Officer In Charge (OIC) officers through formal leadership training. STRATEGIC PLANNING 5www.hopkinsmn.com/police The Hopkins Police Department recognizes the importance of reaching out to youth in the community and creating positive social interactions with law enforcement in an effort to cultivate partnerships that secure the future. With this in mind, the department participates each year in Cops ‘n’ Kids Fishing and Cops ‘n’ Kids Shopping. Now more than ever, it is important to build positive, lasting relationships with the youth in the community. Officer Jessica Thomas is the Hopkins Police Department’s school resource officer, covering all eight public, private and charter schools, located within the city limits of Hopkins. Her role as the school resource officer is focused on building positive relationships while helping ensure the safety of the schools. When “Officer Jessica” is mentioned to many of the youth around town, most tend to know her or have seen her at their school. Not only is she at the schools in Hopkins, she also educates students at Hopkins West and North Junior High schools on internet safety, driver safety, and drug and alcohol awareness. The drug and alcohol awareness education includes a demonstration and practical application of the “fatal vision goggles,” as well as a view of the drug presentation box. School Resource Officer Cops ‘n’ Kids Events In June 2016, Hopkins officers took several youth from Eisenhower and Alice Smith elementary schools fishing on Lake Minnetonka. Although quite a few fish were reeled in early, the group had to leave the lake after lunch due to the weather. The rest of the afternoon was spent bowling at Tuttle’s Eat Bowl Play. Both the officers and the kids had an equally great time. In December, Cops ‘n’ Kids Shopping stayed local. A limousine picked up selected youth from Hopkins West and North Junior High schools and brought them to Kiddywampus on Mainstreet where they met officers, shared hot cocoa and cookies, and got to know each other. Each youth partnered with an officer and headed out to Mainstreet businesses to buy gifts for their families. The youth were given $100 to buy presents for their family and were surprised with an extra $50 to spend on themselves. The event wrapped up with a tour of the Hopkins Police Department and dinner catered by Mainstreet Bar and Grill. The department thanks Hopkins JCI and local businesses for making the event happen. Officer Jessica Thomas with students at Alice Smith Elementary School Cops ‘n’ Kids Fishing on Lake Minnetonka Cops ‘n’ Kids Shopping at Kiddywampus (photo by Glen Stubbe for the Star Tribune) YOUTH INITIATIVES Hopkins Police Department | 20166 Kick-Off to Summer Safety For the third year in a row, the Kick-Off to Summer Safety event was held in May to help families get ready for warmer weather and the activities that come along with it, including biking, walking and swimming, as well as campfires, fireworks and family vacations. The Hopkins Police Department, in partnership with the Hopkins Fire Department and the Hopkins/Minnetonka Recreation Department, hosted the event allowing families to gather information from experts on safe practices, and meet bike patrol officers, lifeguards and firefighters. Parents had the opportunity to purchase half- price bike helmets and get their children’s car seats inspected, while children enjoyed bubble fun and sidewalk chalk drawing. Summer Youth Program The Summer Youth Program was the newest initiative added to the Hopkins Police Department’s ongoing commitment to connecting with the youth of Hopkins. The objective of the program was to connect with youth that are in transitional grades from junior high to senior high school, and to break down barriers that sometimes exist between youth and the police. The department identified students from diverse backgrounds who demonstrated leadership qualities while desiring additional mentoring. The program started with 10 Hopkins students, ages 12-15, who participated in a nine-week structured program that included lessons in life skills, Police Youth Academy training, and recreational/community activities. Additionally, all students were certified in CPR. Summer Youth Program participants Minnesota Youth Community Partnership The Hopkins Police Department is proud to partner with Minnesota Youth Community (MNYC) in support of youth academics, athletics and arts. Hopkins police are dedicated to supporting youth and MNYC’s vision, which involves “building our community one child at a time.” Hopkins officers had a great year supporting the initiatives for youth created by MNYC, including the first ever Major League Baseball Youth Homerun Derby, Ballin’ 4 Tucker and Cooking with Kids. Staff at the Ballin’ 4 Tucker charity event Half-price bike helmets at the Kick-Off to Summer Safety COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 7www.hopkinsmn.com/police Hopkins Police Chaplains Police departments benefit immensely from chaplains’ services. Chaplains improve the overall functioning of police departments through involvement with community-police relations, assisting with death notifications, crisis intervention, and improving the well-being of officers and police department staff. National Night Out The National Night Out kick-off event was held at the redeveloped Cottageville Park and drew neighbors from the surrounding area. Forty- seven other neighborhoods from almost every block in the community participated in the annual event. Officers and firefighters, as well as the Mayor, City Council and other city staff, visited many of the neighborhood parties. The Hobby Acres neighborhood won the annual National Night Out food and school supply drive, and neighborhoods across the community collected almost 1,000 pounds of food and school supplies. The night concluded with an outdoor movie screening of “Up” at Cottageville Park. It was a great night to celebrate Hopkins’ strong police-community partnerships. The Hopkins Police Department has had a police chaplaincy program for several years and currently has four dedicated chaplains. These men and women will occasionally ride along with patrol officers and assist with calls for service. They are also available “on call” to assist with crisis situations, day or night. Hopkins police chaplains have connections to a variety of faith community leaders and can call on them to assist with problem solving and to provide additional resources to families in need. One of the greatest strengths of a chaplaincy program is the ability to offer a variety of services. In 2016, the Hopkins police chaplains created a brochure to help residents through one of the most difficult experiences of life – the loss of a loved one. The booklet assists families with preparation for funeral arrangements and of- fers advice on working through grief. It also provides valuable advice on home security and fraud prevention, which are some of the last things on one’s mind at this time. The brochure is available in the English and Spanish languages, and will soon be translated into the Somali language. Hopkins police offers and residents at the 2016 National Night Out kick-off event Police officers and firefighters at Cottageville Park on National Night Out COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Hopkins Police Department | 20168 Halloween at the Hopkins Police Department Halloween 2016 brought trick-or-treaters to the police department. The event gave families a safe and fun environment for kids, and allowed officers to have fun as well. An inflatable Halloween arch greeted kids and parents as they entered the department lobby, which was decorated with lights, pumpkins, cobwebs and spiders. The kids received a treat, had the chance to take pictures with officers, and had the opportunity to participate in coloring and pumpkin carving contests. Prizes were given to coloring contest winners in their age bracket. The police department is looking forward to making Halloween an annual tradition in Hopkins and is hoping for some awesome submissions in next year’s 2017 pumpkin carving contest. Coffee with a Cop As part of National Community Policing Week in October, Hopkins police partnered with the Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS offices) to host Coffee with a Cop at the Depot Coffee House. The event allowed the public to see and interact with officers in a non-enforcement capacity. It also provided a welcoming environment to ask questions and an opportunity for officers to speak with many supportive members of the public while enjoying coffee and hot chocolate from the Depot. Hopkins joined over 500 agencies across the United States participating in this inaugural event, which was live-streamed by the department on Facebook. Alternatives to Juvenile Arrest Secure detention of juveniles has been shown to have a negative impact on behavior and often leads to a higher risk of recidivism. In accordance with the Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative (JDAI), the Hopkins Police Department collaborates with several local resources to limit instances of secure detention of juveniles, instead offering families positive and constructive options. Resources include: The Juvenile Supervision Center The Juvenile Supervision Center is a non-detention, 24/7 supervised space for youth who have been arrested/ cited for low-level crimes or who are at a high risk for trafficking. Northern Star Juvenile Diversion Program Juveniles who are arrested/cited for low-level offenses are referred to the Northern Star Juvenile Diversion in lieu of prosecution. Bridge for Youth The Bridge for Youth is a place where youth between 10-17 years can go for a night or longer. They offer counseling for the child, parents and families with the hope of reuniting them and keeping the child from becoming homeless. Other Resources Families who come into contact with the police department who are in need of family services are often referred to Hopkins Resource West, MoveFWD and My Health, which are non-profit community agencies based in Hopkins. They provide various programs to assist families and connect them to needed resources. Hopkins police officers with a trick-or-treater on Halloween Coffee with a Cop at the Depot Coffee House COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 9www.hopkinsmn.com/police The Hopkins Police Department is proud to be one of six communities in Hennepin County to partner with the Joint Community Police Partnership (JCPP), an award-winning, collaborative effort in metro suburban areas. The JCPP mission “is to enhance communication and understanding between law enforcement officers and multi-cultural residents.” The JCPP has adopted four main strategies to aid in achieving their results: • Training for community members. • Training for police officers. • Hiring personnel sensitive to the needs of the diverse community. • The creation of a Multicultural Advisory Committee. In 2016, JCPP Liaison Julia Ross highlighted the Hopkins Police Department in several presentations focused on community policing. Among the audience members who received the message about JCPP and the effectiveness of community policing in Hopkins were a group of International students from Western Australia representing various government and law enforcement agencies, and The Governor’s Council on Law Enforcement and Community Relations. Hopkins Race and Equity Initiative The Hopkins Race and Equity Initiative (HREI) is a collaborative effort creating opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of race, equity and diversity, while promoting a sense of community that welcomes and values its residents. This unique partnership represents the Hopkins Police Department, the City of Hopkins, Gethsemane Lutheran Church and Hopkins Public Schools. Hopkins is a strong community with great racial, cultural and socio-economic diversity, and a heritage of quality schools, vibrant faith communities and progressive city services. For generations, the Hopkins community has worked together to increase the quality of life for all of the residents, celebrating the rich diversity that Hopkins finds to be its greatest strength. Department staff member Julia Ross at a Multicultural Advisory Committee meeting JOINT COMMUNITY POLICE PARTNERSHIP Hopkins Police Department | 201610 About the JCPP The JCPP is a collaborative effort of the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Richfield, St Louis Park, Bloomington, Hopkins, Hennepin County and the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council. Funding for this program is provided by Hennepin County, while partner cities provide in-kind support including, but not limited to, providing office space and equipment, supplies and supervisory staff. Multicultural Advisory Committee Since 2008, the Joint Community Police Partnership’s Multicultural Advisory Committee (MAC) members have been representing various cultural groups in the City of Hopkins. The MAC provides advice, suggestions and assistance to the Hopkins Police Department to aid officers in better serving, communicating with, and understanding the many cultures that reside in, work in, or visit the Hopkins area. This committee is a subset of the JCPP. MAC activities include: • Community engagement. • Facilitated discussions. • Creating printed media for immigrant community members to better understand police services and laws. • Creating a safe platform to share community information and concerns. • Organizing and presenting cultural training for police officers and community. • Representing a positive presence in the community. • Community building through fostering diverse relationships. Cadet Program The Hopkins Police Cadet program, which is partially funded by Hennepin County through the Joint Community Police Partnership, is intended to diversify the department with bilingual, multicultural candidates, who reflect the community the department serves. This program provides grants for law enforcement 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 enforcement program. In July 2016, Leland Coleman joined the police department as a cadet. After less than three weeks on the job, Cadet Coleman proved he had what it takes to be an officer with the Hopkins Police Department when he assisted with life saving CPR on an 11-year-old female who was found lifeless at the bottom of a swimming pool. Cadet Coleman was sworn in as a Hopkins police officer in October 2016. Cadet Leland Coleman (left) saved a young girl from drowning Government Alliance on Race and Equity In 2016, Hopkins police joined City staff as one of several city, state and county agencies who participated in the League of Minnesota Cities sponsored Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE). GARE is a national network of government agencies working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all. Staff with Justice Alan Page at a book reading event JOINT COMMUNITY POLICE PARTNERSHIP 11www.hopkinsmn.com/police The Hopkins Police Department continues to strive toward building trust with the community through a dedication to enhancing officers’ abilities. In 2016, the police department participated in and planned for trainings in accordance with recommendations from the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing. Procedural Justice Training In accordance with the Hopkins Police Department Strategic Plan, police department supervisors attended “Procedural Justice For Law Enforcement Agencies: Organizational Change through Decision Making and Policy” training in a collabora- tive partnership with the St. Louis Park Police Department. The University of Illinois Center for Public Safety and Justice and the United States Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) conducted the training. The four pillars of procedural justice are fairness, voice, transparency and impartiality. The training course provided supervisory staff with practical strategies for the application of procedural justice internally within the police department. The procedural justice training for supervisors was the first of a series of trainings presented by the COPS Office. The Police Department is preparing to present Procedural Justice training to the front-line officers and other police depart- ment staff in 2017. The training will provide officers and staff with strategies for incorporating procedural justice in interactions with the community. Implicit Bias Training Maintaining our dedication to the Strategic Plan, the police department created two training positions to allow for the presentation of Implicit Bias training to department members. The President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing determined “to achieve legitimacy, mitigating implicit bias should be a part of training at all levels of a law enforcement organization.” Officer Rachael Denny and Officer Nathan Hanson attended a three-day course exposing them to an understanding of institutional and structural racism and the historical importance of racial implicit / explicit bias. They will be present- ing the training to all department members during 2017. According to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehen- sion, the course has been successfully implemented at St. Paul Police Department and found to be very valuable for their community. Naloxone (Narcan) The police department is devoted to exhausting all options to save the lives of those who may overdose on narcotics and opioids (heroin). Officers have been trained in the delivery of Naloxone, and each squad medical bag is outfitted with a Naloxone kit. In 2016, there were three instances in which the police department successfully counteracted an opioid overdose. Crisis Intervention Training Recognizing the need to find viable solutions when dealing with members of the public experiencing a mental health crisis, one third of the police department sworn staff attended training on Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) in 2016. The majority of the remaining sworn staff are scheduled to attend CIT training in 2017. The techniques learned during the training provide officers with safe and compassionate alternatives when dealing with individuals in need of mental health care. TRAINING Hopkins Police Department | 201612 2016 SWAT Deployments In 2016, the Hopkins Police Department SWAT Team responded to five incidents. Of those incidents, four were search warrant assists to the Southwest Hennepin Drug Task Force in Hopkins and Edina. The service of those warrants resulted in the recovery of multiple firearms and various narcotics. The fifth call was a report of several family members who were inside a residence with a suicidal male. SWAT operators were able to get the family members safely out of the home and helped the suicidal male get the medical assistance he needed. Southwest SWAT Consortium The Hopkins Police Department SWAT team is a member of the Southwest SWAT Consortium. The Southwest SWAT Consortium is comprised of the police departments from the cities of Hopkins, Edina, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park and Eden Prairie. All five teams that make up the Southwest SWAT Consortium train together bi-monthly and have the same operating principals. Through this partnership, the department is able to call upon a large amount of resources, if needed. Photo courtesy of Adam Bettcher Photography SWAT Hopkins SWAT Team In a society that is constantly changing, the need for a highly trained and deployable SWAT team is more important now than ever. Recent high profile incidents across the nation have highlighted the need for highly trained and immediately available officers every day of the year. The faster the department can react to such events, the faster they can be resolved, and the propensity for loss of life is greatly reduced. The Hopkins Police Department SWAT team handles warrant service and other high-risk calls when the risks involved and resources required exceed the capabilities of detectives and officers working the street. The SWAT team supports the effort to create a safer environment for our citizens and enhance the quality of life in Hopkins. Hopkins Police Department SWAT team officers use their training and experience to enhance their roles as patrol officers, detectives and sergeants. By having this level of training and experience available every day of the year, full- team call outs can sometimes be avoided by utilizing the expertise of these men and women. Training Members of the Hopkins Police Department SWAT team train a minimum of one day a month to maintain a high level of proficiency and to maintain their membership on the team. Officers with specialized responsibilities on the SWAT team are required to complete additional monthly training to maintain their skills. The Hopkins Police Department SWAT team is a member of the Minnesota Tactical Officers Association (MTOA), the Special Operations Training Association and the National Tactical Officers Association. By participating in regionally and nationally recognized training, the department is ensuring that citizens of Hopkins receive the most professional service possible from their SWAT team. Photo courtesy of Adam Bettcher Photography 13www.hopkinsmn.com/police Bike Patrol The Hopkins Police Bicycle Patrol Unit consists of 18 officers who have completed a challenging one-week course on bicycle skills and tactics. By utilizing police officers on bicycles, the Hopkins Police Department is better able to assist all members in the community, making it safer for pedestrians, bicycles and motorists. Officers are also able to better interact with the public and improve community relations. Officers on bicycles help provide community outreach, education, safety camps, security and enforcement while on patrol. They also assist with various city events, such as the Raspberry Festival, National Night Out and Celebration of Community. The Hopkins Police Department offers residents and members of the business community valuable training resources for free in an effort to educate and partner to prevent crime. Opportunities offered in 2016 included: • Home Alone safety class for youth. • Certified child passenger car seat installations. • Alcohol and tobacco compliance training for licensed businesses. • Bike safety events, seminars and skill development sessions. • Safety camps for youth and families. • Internet safety seminars. • Fraud and identity theft prevention. • Drug prevention and recognition initiatives. • Emergency management and physical security assessments. • Personal safety seminars. Investigations The Investigations Division consists of three full-time detectives and a division supervisor. Detectives take cases generated by the patrol division that require additional follow-up, which include search warrants to gather evidence, interviewing subjects and submitting cases to prosecution for criminal charges. Investigators work closely with the Hopkins City Attorney and the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office to provide the best possible service to the community and to maintain the integrity of the criminal justice system. The Investigations Division partners with the Hennepin County Crime Lab regarding the forensic collection and processing of evidence, as well as with Hennepin County Child Protection and Adult Protection when there are concerns for children and vulnerable adults in the community. Investigators also handle administrative tasks, including pre-employment background checks, gun permits and information sharing with other law enforcement agencies. Members of the Hopkins Police Bicycle Patrol Unit SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION 14 Hopkins Police Department | 2015 Hennepin County Traffic Enforcement Group The Hopkins Police Department continued to partner with several law enforcement agencies in Hennepin County in 2016 to conduct monthly, high-visibility enforcement details throughout the year in the participating communities. Studies have proven that high visibility traffic enforcement helps reduce crashes and crime problems, and increases public awareness about traffic safety. The agencies work together to identify traffic patterns, crash data, and crime trends to allocate resources to the most beneficial areas. This is the sixth year of this multi- jurisdictional effort for each of the cities involved. Participating agencies include 12 cities, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Department and the Minnesota State Patrol. Officers initiated 6,910 traffic stops throughout 2016. Drug Task Force Hopkins police dedicate one investigator to the Southwest Hennepin Drug Task Force (SWHDTF). Members of the drug task force work diligently to rid the community of dangerous narcotics. Task force officers conduct their own investigations and also regularly assist local departments when patrol officers encounter narcotics. In addition to enforcement and proactive police work, members of the SWHDTF also educate the community about narcotics by presenting at community meetings, town hall events and apartment manager meetings. The SWHDTF is comprised of several southwest metro police agencies, including Edina, St. Louis Park, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie and the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office. Traffic & DWI Enforcement The Hopkins Police Department again participated in the Towards Zero Deaths (TZD) grant in 2016, funded by the state of Minnesota. TZD is the state’s cornerstone traffic safety program that utilizes an enforcement and education approach to lowering the number of traffic crashes, injuries and deaths on Minnesota roads. DWI Officer Grant The Hopkins Police Department has a DWI officer position funded by the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety. This is an approximate $500,000 grant, funding an additional officer for four years. This officer works solely in traffic enforcement, with the main objective to arrest impaired drivers and improve traffic safety. The department is looking for a 25 percent reduction in alcohol- related crashes within the city of Hopkins. The officer assigned to this position works during the peak times of impaired driving, based on past data. In 2016, DWI Officer Rob Rebai made 1,982 traffic stops and the department made 103 DWI arrests. Many other drivers were cited for no license violations and other moving violations. Parking Enforcement In 2016, the parking enforcement officer issued 640 citations for parking and registration violations, and collected approximately $20,000 in fines. This amount does not reflect monies from the number of citations issued, but rather the citation fines that were paid in 2016. All fine monies collected go to the Parking Fund to support the maintenance of City-owned parking lots and the municipal ramp. The grant also provided the funds for an additional squad car and equipment. SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT 15www.hopkinsmn.com/police Crime Free Multi-Housing The Crime Free Multi- Housing (CFMH) program designed for rental property continues to be a valuable program. To become a certified CFMH property, the rental property must meet these specific criteria: • One-day training for managers. • The use of the crime-free, drug-free lease addendum. • Criminal background checks on all prospective tenants. • Annual property inspection for physical security measurements (locks, lighting, landscaping, signage). • Participation in Neighborhood Watch. • An active management to ensure safety and address quality of life issues. Currently, Hopkins has four rental properties that have the distinguished designation as fully certified. Several others have work plans in place to achieve this distinction. Nuisance Property Ordinance Nuisance property enforcement continues to be a focus of the police department and the City of Hopkins. The police department utilizes the rental property ordinance to remedy quality of life issues that arise in the community, which include: • Any illegal drug activity. • Verbal and physical altercations (fights). • Harassing communications. • Weapons offenses. • Obstructing legal process. • Loud noise. • Use of vulgar language or any act that offends public decency. • Any act that annoys, injures or endangers the safety, health or comfort of a considerable number of persons. Notification of a violation is made to property owners after the first incident occurs. If further violations occur, the property owner must provide the city a written plan of action to abate the behavior. Further violations within a 12-month period at the property may result in suspension, revocation or non-renewal of the rental license. In 2016, police and city inspectors partnered to investigate 109 nuisance property cases. Of those cases, 10 resulted in a second instance of nuisance property, which resulted in written plans of action submitted to the city. Two habitual offenders were evicted by property owners for failing to abide with the requirements of ordinance. The partnership between rental property owners, managers, city inspections and the police department worked to increase the quality of life throughout the community. In 2016, The Hopkins Police Reserve Unit donated nearly 2,500 hours of volunteer service to the City of Hopkins. Reserve officers perform essential roles in both police operations and crime prevention-related activities. They often assist sworn patrol officers on calls for service, along with parking enforcement, motor vehicle lockouts, animal calls and officer training. Reserve officers assist with community events in Hopkins and provide assistance to many other police agencies in the metro area. Some reserve officers are trained in medical emergency response and emergency driving, allowing them to respond to medical emergencies, personal injury crashes, fires, and natural disasters. Each reserve officer is required to volunteer for the department 10 hours each month through a variety of different functions. Officers Kevin Frederick and Bill Garlington of the Hopkins Police Department serve as the reserve coordinators, who oversee daily operational functions. The reserve unit itself has an internal command structure that is made up of one reserve captain, one reserve lieutenant and two reserve sergeants. The Hopkins Police Reserve Unit was established in 1968. The reserve unit has an authorized strength of 25 members. SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT POLICE RESERVE UNIT 16 Hopkins Police Department | 2015 Crime Data/DDACTS The Hopkins Police Department continued efforts in 2016 to reduce crime and traffic crashes through crime mapping. LexisNexis Community Crime Map data is available to all citizens of Hopkins. This program allows citizens to do their own crime mapping and analyzing to find out what is happening in their neighborhoods. Tip 411 Tip411 allows citizens to make anonymous crime tips and notifications to the police department via text message. Citizens can text 847-411 with the keyword HOPKINSPD. The Tip411 app for iPhone or Android devices allow citizens to send picture messages and anonymous crime tips. Members of the community can sign-up for the Hopkins Police Department group on Citizen Observers website (www.citizenobserver. com) to receive safety concern updates from the police department. Crime Assessment and Planning Meetings The police department holds Crime Assessment and Planning meetings to bring members of various departments together to address community concerns. Active representation includes staff members from Inspections, the City Attorney’s Office, Public Works, Planning and Economic Development, and the Fire Department. Staff from the Hennepin County Adult and Juvenile Probation Offices also attend. By focusing on current crime statistics and trends, this collaborative effort successfully strategizes for improving crime prevention methods. Presence at Events The Hopkins Police Reserves volunteer their time at many local events. Area events they assisted with in 2016 included Winterfest, Homerun Derby, Cody’s Dash, Noonyears, National Night Out and Seniors Thanksgiving. The reserve officers presence and assistance at the annual Hopkins Raspberry Festival is vital to the Hopkins Police Department. Reserve officers assisted in posting “no parking” signs and street closures for events. They also helped with many festival events, including the Raspberry 5K Run, tent dances, Grande Day Parade and Family Day. Reserve Officers Johnson and Harriman at City Hall Captain Husevold presents at a Citizen’s Academy Meeting CRIME DATA & ASSESSMENT 17www.hopkinsmn.com/police 2016 2015 2006 1-Year Change 10-Year Change Part I Violent Crimes Homicide 0 0 1 0%-100.0% Rape 12 12 8 0%+50.0% Robbery 15 10 12 +50.0%+25.0% Aggravated Assault 24 26 20 -7.7%+20.0% Total Violent Crimes 51 48 41 +6.3%+24.4% Part I Property Crimes Burglary 65 65 95 0%-31.6% Larceny/Theft 336 291 358 +15.5%-6.1% Auto Theft 18 32 33 -43.8%-45.5% Arson 6 5 2 +20.0%+200.0% Total Property Crimes 425 393 488 +8.1%-12.9% Total Part I Crimes 476 441 529 +4.9%-10.0% Part II Crimes Assault 125 139 128 -10.1%-2.3% Forgery/Counterfeiting 12 24 22 -50.0%-45.5% Fraud 91 93 81 -2.2%+12.3% Embezzlement 0 0 0 0%0% Possess Stolen Property 7 8 12 -12.5%-41.7% Vandalism 139 154 183 -9.7%-24.0% Weapons 10 6 9 +66.7%-11.1% Prostitution 0 0 2 0.0%-200.0% Criminal Sexual Conduct 15 4 11 +275.0%+36.4% Narcotics 102 96 97 +6.3%-+5.2% Gambling 0 0 0 0%0% Family/Children 7 5 6 +40.0%+16.7% DUI 103 113 98 -8.8%+5.1% Liquor Violations 11 22 20 -50.0%-45.0% Disorderly Conduct 61 32 40 +90.6%+52.5% Vagrancy 0 0 0 0%0% All Other Offenses 132 175 236 -24.6%+0.8% Total Part II Crimes 815 871 840 -6.4%-3.0% Total Crimes 1,291 1,312 1,369 -1.6%-5.7% Crime Comparison Part I Offenses reported in 2016 showed an overall increase of 6.3 percent from 2015. Part I Offenses reflect information on eight serious crime classifications and are generally referred to as the crime index measurement. Part II Offenses represent less serious crime classifications that include assault, vandalism, fraud, narcotics, liquor laws, drunk driving, family/ children and disorderly conduct. Part II Offenses reported in 2016 showed a decrease of 6.4 percent with an overall total crime reduction of 1.6 percent from 2015. Calls for Service Hopkins Police Department recorded 24,549 calls for service in 2016, a 4.3 percent increase from 2015. Calls for service include a variety of calls including theft, assault, burglary, fraud, domestic assault and other crime events, as well as suspicious activity, lockouts, medicals, alarms, welfare checks and disturbances. A total of 662 motor vehicle crashes were reported in 2016. These include motor vehicle property damage, hit- and-run property damage, and hit- and-run personal injury crashes. One fatal crash occurred. Medical calls for service decreased in 2016 by 0.5 percent with 1,602 total calls. The number of detox/alcohol related holds were 123. Hopkins Fire Rescue responded to 711 medical or assistance calls for service during daytime hours, Monday through Friday. The assistance the daytime rescue crew provides to the police department is critical in that it allows the on duty police officers sufficient time to handle other calls for service during the day. Many of the requests for assistance require two certified first responders. In addition to all officers being trained first responders, Hopkins Police Public Service Officers and a number of experienced Police Reserve Officers have been certified for emergency medical response. CALLS FOR SERVICE AND CRIME COMPARISON Hopkins Police Department | 201618 Grant Funding The police department continues to evaluate operational expenditures and seek out new and innovative ways to provide services to the community. In the past year, the police department continued the administration of valuable grant initiatives through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the Office of Traffic Safety. These grants include: • A dedicated DWI Officer. • Child Passenger Safety Seat Distribution. • Toward Zero Deaths (TZD). Funding Awards The Hopkins Police Department continued to seek and receive funding for equipment and programs from federal, state and private sources. The following funding awards were received during 2016: • State of Minnesota, Office of Traffic Safety grants (DWI and TZD). • Bulletproof Vest Partnership (ongoing federal grant). • Minnesota Bulletproof Vest Partnership (ongoing state grant). • Private corporation and civic group donations. Crime Fund The Hopkins Police Department Crime Fund helps provide monetary rewards for crime information, leads or arrests through a non-profit, tax-exempt fund. The Crime Fund also provides funding for crime prevention initiatives, public awareness, and community building opportunities, and is used to support programs which are not within the scope of the City’s general fund budget. The fund is overseen by a board of directors who represent local businesses and residential areas. The Chief of Police makes recommendations to the board for funding based on the needs of the community and the department. Many recent donations to the crime fund have been invested in the youth of Hopkins (see pages 6–7). Donations and funds are also used for engaging in activities, and cooperating with other groups to prevent crime or apprehend criminals. Community Support Community support for the police department was amazing in 2016. The department is fortunate to have strongly rooted partnerships with businesses, civic organizations, the school district, faith leaders and residents. Partners supported the police department with over $11,000 in monetary donations for community outreach efforts, as well as hundreds of hours of volunteer time and in-kind services. It is through this support and true collaboration that the department is able to make positive things happen for the entire community. The entire Hopkins Police Department thanks the community for their trust, dedication and ongoing support. Local Girl Scouts stop by the department to thank officers for their work SUPPORT AND FUNDING 19www.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– We employ personnel of the highest ethical character who are guided by the principles of honesty, integrity and respect. PROGRESSIVE– Looking ahead to find new ways, procedures, and tools to best serve the community. DEDICATED– Being committed to oneself, partner, department and the public which we serve where going above and beyond the call of duty is the expectation, not exception. PROBLEM SOLVERS– We are committed to identifying and solving problems through building positive community partnerships.