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III.3. Hopkins Police Department 2017 Annual Report; Johnson2017 ANNUAL REPORT HOPKINS POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 SECTION TITLE TABLE OF CONTENTS As we close out another year, I reflect upon all of the hard work and positive changes that we have made internally and in the community. First, we hired four outstanding officers: Andrew Johnson, Chris Harriman, Adam Seamans and Erin Winkler. They are all excellent additions to our team. Additionally, Officer Greg Pilon was promoted to Sergeant, and has hit the ground running with numerous administrative tasks and training functions. We also created the Community Outreach and Relationship Enhancement Team, also known as the CORE team. This group of employees works day in and day out to increase positive police and community relations within our diverse community. We have held and participated in over 270 community events this year alone. The police department activities committee also hosted many positive and impactful community events for our youth and seniors, including Cops n Kids Fishing and Shopping, Bingo, Halloween and Coffee with a Cop. All of these events are directed at building positive relationships between our staff and the community. This past year we focused on numerous advanced training courses, which include Crisis Intervention Training, De-Escalation, Procedural Justice, Implicit Bias, Narcan Opioid Treatment and Less Lethal Munitions. Less lethal force options are critical in providing our officers with the ability to keep themselves and the public safe from harm. We are the first agency in the state to implement the Procedural Justice training for all of our employees, along with a community workshop, to increase the community’s knowledge and understanding of our policing practices. The Center for Public Safety at the University of Illinois and the United States Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services sponsored this course. The department held successful and well-attended community academies and tours, with the goal of a more informed community that better understands why we do what we do. We also created another police department branding video to demonstrate who we are and what we represent as an organization. Transparency is our goal! In 2017, we held an immigration forum, participated in a racial justice panel, hosted town hall forums, participated in Hopkins Race and Equity panels and hosted Multi- Cultural Advisory Committee meetings. The department also raised money for two different non-profits: Hopkins Volunteers and the Special Olympics torch run. All department staff participated in the first Chief’s Community Policing Challenge. Each specific team within the department was tasked with creating a project that would benefit the community. These projects are highlighted within this annual report. Lastly, the core function of any police department is to respond to calls for service, prevent and deter crime, and improve the quality of life for residents. I am proud to say that we have had a 3.4 percent decrease in overall crime from last year, with an overall 3.8 percent decrease in violent crime. LETTER FROM THE CHIEF 2 Hopkins Police Department | 2017 Community Engagement ..............................4–9 Cops ‘n’ Kids Events ..........................4 School Resource Officer ....................4 Vitals Aware Service ...........................5 Kick-Off to Summer Safety .................5 Summer Youth Program .....................5 National Night Out ...........................6 Chaplain Program .............................6 Halloween at the Police Department ..7 Youth Support ...................................7 Coffee with a Cop .............................7 Community Outreach Projects ........8-9 Joint Community Police Partership .................10 Hopkins Race & Equity Initiative ........10 Police Reserve & Volunteer Unit ......................11 Sojourner Partnership ....................................11 Training ........................................................12 Procedural Justice Training ................12 Implicit Bias Training ........................12 Roll Call Training ..............................12 Community Academy .......................12 Combatting Opioid Abuse ................12 Support & Funding ........................................13 Community Support .........................13 Grant Funding ..................................13 Funding Awards ...............................13 Crime Fund ......................................13 Special Enforcement ......................................14 Investigations ...................................14 Bike Patrol .......................................14 Parking Enforcement ........................14 Traffic & DWI Enforcement ...............14 Multi-Jurisdictional Collaboration ................ 15 Hennepin County Traffic Enforcement Group ..........................15 Southwest SWAT Consortium ...........15 HopkinsVolunteers.org .....................15 Drug Task Force ...............................15 Crime Prevention & Information Sharing .........16 Crime Free Multi-Housing .................16 Nuisance Property Ordinance ...........16 Crime Assessment & Planning ...........16 Crime Mapping ................................16 Calls For Service ............................................17 Crime Comparison ........................................17 Use of Force ..................................................18 Caption... TABLE OF CONTENTS 3www.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 designated 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 applica- tion of the “fatal vision goggles,” as well as a view of the drug presentation box. School Resource Officer Cops ‘n’ Kids Events While Hopkins doesn’t have any lakes on which to launch a boat, staff again took several youth from the area to Lake Minnetonka for Cops ‘n’ Kids FIshing. Thanks to Bay to Bay Boat Club, it was the first time on a boat for many of the students. Many fish were caught using bait from Cities Live Bait. Each student came home with a fish tale to tell, as well as a life jacket and fishing pole donated by Cabin Fever in Victoria. Even more exciting was docking the boats at Maynards, where everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch donated by the restaurant. In 2017, the department also partnered with the St. Louis Park Police Department on their inaugural event “Fishin’ with a Cop,” which was sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. For the second year in a row, students from Hopkins area schools enjoyed an evening of Cops ‘n’ Kids Shopping at Hopkins area businesses. Not only were the students given money to buy gifts for themselves, they were given additional money to buy gifts for other household members. The department is grateful for the partnership with some of the amazing businesses and civic organizations in Hopkins, such as JCI-Hopkins, Kiddywampus, Driskill’s Downtown Market, DNR Screenprinting, City View Limo, Hance Hardware and many others, who have helped the department keep Cops ‘n’ Kids events local. Officer Jessica Thomas reads to children at the department Cops ‘n’ Kids Fishing on Lake Minnetonka Cops ‘n’ Kids Shopping at Kiddywampus COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Hopkins Police Department | 20174 Kick-Off to Summer Safety The Hopkins Police Department, in partnership with Hopkins Fire Department and Hopkins/Minnetonka Recreation Department, hosts the Kick-Off to Summer Safety event annually on the first Saturday in May. Families can gather information from experts on safe practices, and meet bike patrol officers, lifeguards and firefighters. While at the event, children can enjoy bubble fun and sidewalk chalk drawing, while their parents have the opportunity to purchase half-price bike helmets and have their children’s car seats inspected. In the event the car seat is expired or unsafe, parents are provided with a new child safety seat. All participants are encouraged to enter the drawing for a bicycle donated by Tonka Cycle. Summer Youth Program This year’s Summer Youth Program saw some new activities, training and experiences. The objective of the program is 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. Learning to square dance was not on many of the youths’ summer list of things to do, however, they thoroughly enjoyed learning how to do so from seniors at the Hopkins Activity Center. Another activity brought the youth and adult members to MSP Escape, where they were split into two teams and worked together to solve the puzzle and “escape the room” within one hour. While neither team was able to escape the room, it was a valuable lesson in working together to solve problems. Summer Youth Program participants play rugby Vitals Aware Service The Hopkins Police Department is consistently looking for new innovations, tools, trainings, and ways to improve safety for officers and the residents and visitors staff come in contact with. In 2017, the police department rolled out the new Vitals app to help improve communication and increase understanding between the police and those living with invisible disabilities such as mental health, autism and dementia, among others. What does the Vitals app do? It provides officers with the following information: • Individual demographics • Behavior triggers and de-escalation techniques • Primary and secondary conditions • Medications • Medical information • Contact information • Videos and photos. Residents who would like more information about the Vitals app can contact the Hopkins Police Department or visit www.thevitalsapp.com. Officers hand out popsicles at the Kick-Off to Summer Safety Want to learn more about the Hopkins Police Department’s outreach events? Find us on social media at facebook.com/hopkinspolice and twitter.com/hopkinspolice. Summer Youth Program graduate Paul Nsubuga with JCPP Liaison Julia Ross and Chief Johnson COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 5www.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 National Night Out in 2017 was the biggest ever in Hopkins, with 51 neighborhoods participating. The Hobby Acres Homeowners Association hosted the National Night Out kick- off event. Local Monks from Wat Thai Temple, in partnership with restaurant Amazing Thailand, sponsored fun activities and provided diverse food for everyone in the neighborhood. Officers and firefighters, as well as Mayor Molly Cummings, City Council members, and other City staff welcomed new Hopkins School District Superintendent Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed to visit many of the neighborhood parties. 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. 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 offers 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. Children at the National Night Out kick-off event Officer Leland Coleman with Thai Monk Pra Than Va at National Night Out COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Hopkins Police Department | 20176 Halloween in Hopkins was a Huge Success! Incredible things can happen when creative partners come together. In 2017, the police department made Halloween even more fun by partnering with the Hopkins Business & Civic Association to feature a haunted jail tour and trick-or-treating on Mainstreet at local businesses. Hundreds of children and their families came out for the Saturday event, which provided families a safe and fun environment, and allowed officers to have some fun as well. The annual trick-or-treating event was held at the police department on October 31. 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, took pictures with officers and created some great memories. Coffee with a Cop Expanded in 2017 As part of National Com- munity Policing Week in October, Hopkins Police partnered with the Department of Justice Com- munity Oriented Policing Services (COPS offices) to host National Coffee with a Cop at Starbucks. Partners from the Hopkins Fire Department and the Minnetonka Police Department joined officers and staff at the event. Hopkins police also participated in Coffee with a Cop events at the Hopkins Activity Center and other senior centers such as Open Circle, The Glenn and Hopkins Health Services. Staff also joined Minnetonka police at their Coffee with a Cop events at McDonald’s just across the Hopkins border. These events allow the public to see and interact with officers in a non-enforcement capacity, and provide a relaxed, informal and welcoming environment to ask questions and learn from one another. Supporting our Youth 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 organizations to limit instances of secure detention of juveniles, instead offering families positive and constructive options. Organizations 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. Officer Chris Harriman with a trick-or-treater on Halloween Coffee with a Cop at Starbucks COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 7www.hopkinsmn.com/police Chief Johnson’s Community Policing Challenge - Team Projects In 2017, Chief Johnson challenged each patrol team to identify a community policing project where they could make a positive impact in the community. Some of the community projects included volunteering at a children’s hospital, meeting new residents and providing them with a welcome packet full of resources, connecting with seniors in various care facilities, and providing underprivileged families with meals. It truly is a team effort in to build a connected and healthy community. University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital Patrol officers and McGruff the crime-fighting dog went to the at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital to visit with the children. Officers interacted with the children, decorated cookies, and provided the children with police souvenirs and stuffed animals. Parks and Recreation Partnership Patrol officers attended multiple playground activities and interacted with the children ranging in age from four to 12-years-old. Officers worked on establishing positive relationships with the younger community members through participating in games and events at five different parks in the City.Sergeant Glassberg at the Strategic Planning Session McGruff and a child at the Masonic Children’s Hospital Police department support services staff pack bags for Teaming Up for Teens COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Hopkins Police Department | 20178 Teaming Up for Teens with the Hopkins Elks Lodge #2221 The police department’s support services staff worked together with Joint Community Police Partnership (JCPP) Liaison Julia Ross to help pack bags for local youth for the Teaming Up for Teens project. This Hopkins Elks Lodge #2221 program assists local at-risk teens with basic living incidentals, including shampoo, deodorant, school supplies and other seasonally appropriate items. In some cases, there are local teens in transition between homes and are sometimes able to find a friend’s home to sleep at, but they don’t always have access to basic hygiene or school necessities. This program helps these teens with this gap. To learn more about the program or to donate, visit the program website at tup4t.hopkinselks.org. Thanksgiving Meal Delivery Investigators and the Community Outreach and Relationship Enhancement Team chose to bring Thanksgiving meals to families in need throughout the City. They identified the families with the help of school personnel at North Junior High, Alice Smith Elementary, Eisenhower Elementary and Gatewood Elementary. The team secured a $2,500 grant from Cargill’s SALT division and a discounted price of $100 per pre-cooked meal was negotiated with Driskill’s Downtown Market. The meals consisted of a full turkey and all the fixings. On November 22, the team delivered 11 meals to families in need. In addition, the families were given a $100 gift card to Driskill’s, healthy eating tips and ICA Food Shelf information. Lastly, families were also given a holiday wish list to complete and return. On December 20, gifts from their wish list were delivered to the families. New Resident Welcome and Information Brochure Recognizing the need for new residents to have valuable, timely information and resources, a group of patrol officers produced a brochure to welcome residents to the City of Hopkins. The brochure provides an overview of the police department, along with parking information, community outreach activities and partnerships, and a list of references for parents and their children. The brochure is available in a printed and electronic format. Senior Community Outreach Patrol officers met with members of the senior community for “Coffee with a Cop” sessions to discuss consumer protection and fraud trends. Officers also participated in the National Drug Take Back Day and other forums to discuss proper disposal of prescription medications. Police Department staff visit with Hopkins Activity Center members Officers deliver Thanksgiving meals to families in need COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 9www.hopkinsmn.com/police JCPP 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 by recruiting underrepresented populations to work in law enforcement. 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 May of 2017, the cadet program welcomed Erin Winkler, who was promoted to a patrol officer in August. Joint Community Police Partnership The Joing Community Police Partnership (JCPP) is a collaborative effort between Hennepin County and the cities of Hopkins, St. Louis Park, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Richfield and Bloomington. The mission of the JCPP Mission “is to enhance communication and understanding between law enforcement officers and multi-cultural residents.” JCPP liaisons within these cities employ the following strategies to aid them in their work: • Establish a Multicultural Advisory Committee (MAC) • Provide education for both officers and community members • Focus on community outreach and engagement • Establish and maintain the Cadet Program. 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 Hopkins 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 live, work, worship and visit our community. Focused recruitment efforts have helped us to create a space where all voices can be honored. MAC activities in 2017 included: • Roll Call training for police officers • Procedural Justice Training • Celebration of Community Event • Community building through fostering diverse relationships. 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. In its second year, the HREI collaborative sponsored two events that helped to facilitate conversations around race and equity. The group continues to move conversations while promoting a sense of community in Hopkins. Department staff member Julia Ross at a Multicultural Advisory Committee meeting Cadet Erin Miller helps with Cops ‘n’ Kids Fishing Residents at an HREI Community Book Read JOINT COMMUNITY POLICE PARTNERSHIP Hopkins Police Department | 201710 Police Services Liaison Anne Marie Buck, Reserve Officer Jordan Ellis and Volunteer Sue Rhodes POLICE RESERVE & VOLUNTEER UNIT Hopkins Police Reserve Unit & Volunteer Group The Hopkins Police Reserve Unit is an essential component of the Hopkins Police Department. In 2017, the dedicated men and women of the reserve unit volunteered over 2,200 hours of service to the City of Hopkins. Reserve officers have a variety of duties, such as parking enforcement, motor vehicle lockouts, animal control and motorist assists. Many reserve officers are trained as Emergency Medical Responders and can respond to medical related calls as well. Reserve officers can also supplement sworn officers by assisting on calls for service. Reserve officers are committed to furthering the Hopkins Police Department’s community policing philosophy and participate in many outreach initiatives. The Hopkins Police Department is committed to providing a high level of training to its employees, including the reserve unit. During monthly meetings, reserve officers receive training on a variety of topics including, defensive tactics, firearms familiarization, policy and procedure, report writing and dealing with people in mental crisis. Residents interested in becoming a member of the Hopkins Police Reserve Unit can contact Officer Kevin Frederick at 952-938-8885 (kfrederick@hopkinsmn.com). Additionally in 2017, the Hopkins Police Department established a civilian volunteer group. The Police Volunteers assist the agency in several ways. Volunteers help officers at outreach events such as Cops ‘n’ Kids Shopping and with the Summer Youth Program. Volunteers also assist at the department with clerical tasks and building tours. For more information on how to become a Police Volunteer, contact Police Liaison Anne Marie Buck at 952-548-6407 (abuck@hopkinsmn.com) or JCPP Liaison Julia Ross at 952-548-6428 (jross@hopkinsmn.com). 11www.hopkinsmn.com/police SOJOURNER PARTNERSHIP In 1977, two Hopkins residents started the Hopkins Project, which later became known as The Sojourner Project. The Sojourner Project is a local domestic abuse shelter that now serves over 1,000 women and children a year. In 1982, the shelter partnered with the Hopkins Police Department. When officers responded to a domestic assault, they would contact the Sojourner Project and provide them information on the incident. However, in 2017, the Hopkins Police Department expanded upon the partnership with the Sojourner Project. There are domestic related calls, to which officers respond, where the victim is hesitant to report the abuse. With the new, expanded partnership, officers contact the shelter regarding calls in which they suspect domestic abuse is occurring, but the victim(s) are reluctant to report it. At a later time, Sojourner Project staff will partner with an officer and connect with the involved persons. This second meeting provides an opportunity for people affected by domestic assault to confidentially and safely speak with a Sojourner Project Advocate, and to learn more about the services offered by the shelter. Additionally, Hopkins Police Department officers present quarterly at the domestic abuse shelter on topics such as personal safety and internet safety. Residents affected by domestic abuse can contact the Hopkins Police Department at 952-258-5323 or the Sojourner Domestic Abuse Shelter at 952-933-7422 or www.sojournerproject.org. 2017 Statistics • 172 adult residents received a total of 932.3 hours of intervention advocacy consultation and support in criminal cases • 107 adult residents received a total of 835.8 hours of more intensive advocate support related to extended safety planning • 15 residents in non-arrest cases received home visits and follow-up advocacy services as a result of referrals by the Hopkins Police Department. The Hopkins Police Department continues to provide the highest level of training and education to its employees and the community, carrying out several recommendations from the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing to ensure officers are providing the best service to the community. The Hopkins Police Department is constantly evaluating new training concepts and technology to enhance its training program. Procedural Justice Training The Hopkins Police Department completed the Procedural Justice training series developed by the Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Services Division. The series culminated with a community workshop titled “A Dialogue to Change.” Members of the police department, school district and community participated in the workshop, which focused on the Four Pillars of Procedural Justice: Fairness, Voice, Transparency, and Impartiality. The Hopkins Police Department is proud to be the first agency in the state of Minnesota to complete the Procedural Justice training series. Implicit Bias Training As a progressive law enforcement agency, the Hopkins Police Department recognizes the need to understand how implicit biases can affect how the police and community interact. Two members of the department are trained as implicit bias instructors and in 2017, all members of the Hopkins Police Department received training in understanding implicit biases. The training is now being expanded to all City staff. Roll Call Training Throughout the year, police department staff received training through numerous roll call trainings. During these informal training sessions, officers received information on a variety of topics, including child protection services, sexual violence resources, community mediation resources and a background of Indian culture. Community Academy In an ongoing effort to educate and build relationships with the community, the Hopkins Police Department held a series of Community Academies in 2017. The Community Academies serve as a way for residents to learn about the police department and interact with police department staff. Community Academy attendees were given an overview of the department, learned about the use of force, toured the police department and observed a traffic stop demonstration. Combatting Opioid Abuse Law enforcement continues to battle opioid abuse and overdoses by promoting awareness and education. In addition to the deployment of Naloxone in 2016, the Hopkins Police Department acquired and began disbursing medical disposal bags in 2017. The bags facilitate the safe deactivation of prescription pills, liquids and patches. The availability of abused drugs is reduced by safely and effectively deactivating prescriptions and controlled substances. The Hopkins Police Department also participated in the National Drug Take Back Day in October, which resulted in over 100 pounds of prescription medications being turned over for proper disposal. Captain Kreiling at the Procedural Justice Training workshop A group photo of Community Academy participants TRAINING Hopkins Police Department | 201712 Grant Funding The Hopkins 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 administered valuable grant initiatives through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Office of Traffic Safety. These grants included: • A dedicated DWI Officer • Child Passenger Safety Seat Distribution • Toward Zero Deaths (TZD). Funding Awards The Hopkins Police Department sought and received funding for equipment and programs from federal, state and private sources. The following funding awards were received during 2017: • 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 that 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. Donations and funds are also used for engaging in activities and cooperating with other groups for the purpose of preventing crime or apprehending criminals. Hopkins JCI’s present the police department with a check for Cops ‘n’ Kids Shopping The DWI Officer’s designated squad car SUPPORT & FUNDING Community Support Community Support for the police department in 2017 was unparalleled. 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 $20,000 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 collaboration that the department is able to make positive things happen in Hopkins. The entire police department thanks the community for their trust, dedication and ongoing support. 13www.hopkinsmn.com/police Investigations When criminal cases need addition- al follow-up, such as interviewing witnesses, victims and suspects, writing and executing search war- rants and submitting cases to prosecution for criminal charges, the investigations unit will take over the case. This helps to keep patrol officers on the street and available for calls. Because of this, 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 further cases through the criminal justice system. They also partner 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 administra- tive tasks, including pre-employment background checks, gun permits and information sharing with other law enforcement agencies. Hopkins Police Bicycle Patrol Unit Officer Hanson with a child during a Summer Safety Camp Traffic & DWI Enforcement In 2015, the Hopkins Police Department received a $500,000 grant from the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety to fund a DWI officer position for 4 years. The officer assigned to this position focuses solely on traffic enforcement, with the main objective being to arrest impaired drivers and keep roads safe. The officer assigned to this position works during the peak hours for DWI arrests based on past data. In September 2017, Officer Lucas Wilcox was assigned to the position and has since made 565 traffic stops, with a total of 7,191 traffic stops made by all officers. Through traffic enforcement, not only did officers arrest 103 impaired drivers in 2017, they also removed guns and drugs from the street, as well as take wanted persons into custody. Additionally, the Hopkins Police Department continues to participate in the Towards Zero Deaths (TZD) campaign funded by the state of Minnesota. TZD is the state’s cornerstone traffic safety program, utilizing an enforcement and education approach to lowering the number of traffic crashes, injuries and deaths on Minnesota roads. Bike Patrol The Hopkins Police Bicycle Patrol Unit consists of 14 officers and/or public service officers who completed a challenging one-week course on bicycle skills and tactics. Having officers out in the community on bicycles increases positive contacts with community members. This helps reinforce efforts to establish relationships of trust between the community and the de- partment. Bicycle patrol officers also provide education, safety camps, security and enforcement while on patrol. Residents are likely to see Hopkins Bike Patrol Officers at various city events, such as the Raspberry Festival, National Night Out and Celebration of Community. Parking Enforcement The parking enforcement officer issued 662 citations for parking and registration violations in 2017. The parking enforcement officer position is a non-sworn position, meaning that the officer does not have arrest or other authority granted to sworn police officers. The parking enforcement officer’s job is to respond to parking complaints and to patrol the city, looking for parking violations, expired registration and vehicles parked in designated areas over the time limit allowed. SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT 14 Hopkins Police Department | 2017 Hennepin County Traffic Enforcement Group The Hopkins Police Department partners with several law enforcement agencies in Hennepin County, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota State Patrol to conduct monthly, high-visibility enforcement details throughout the year. The agencies work together to identify traffic patterns, crash data and crime trends to allocate resources to the most beneficial areas. 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 south metro police agencies, including Edina, St Louis Park, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, and the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office. Hopkins SWAT Team The Hopkins Police Department has a ten-person SWAT team, which is utilized when a situation exceeds the capabilities of patrol. The SWAT team members train at least once a month in order to maintain a high level of proficiency in all tactical fields. The Hopkins SWAT team routinely trains together with partners in the Southwest SWAT consortium, Edina, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park and Eden Prairie. The partnership with these police departments allows the Hopkins Police Department to call upon a significant amount of resources, if needed. 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 As- sociation. By participating in regionally and nationally recognized train- ing, the department is ensuring that the citizens of Hopkins receive the most professional service possible from its SWAT Team. HopkinsVolunteers.org The City of Hopkins is fortunate to have an excellent network of educational, charitable, medical and civic organizations helping to support residents in need. These organizations rely on volunteers to maximize the reach and effectiveness of their programs. HopkinsVolunteers.org connects those who want to serve and the organizations that need their help. The Hopkins Police Department SWAT Team partnered with Hopkinsvolunteers.org and committed to raise money for their operating costs. As a show of support, members of the SWAT Team ran the five-mile Raspberry Race and raised over $5,000 that went directly to HopkinsVolunteers.org to maintain a high level of service to the community. The department’s SWAT Team raised over $5,000 for HopkinsVolunteers.org MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL COLLABORATION 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 certi- fied 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 five rental properties that have the distinguished designation as fully certified. Several others have work plans in place to achieve this distinction. Crime Assessment and Planning The police department hosts Crime Assessment and Planning meetings to bring members of various departments together to address community concerns. Active representation includes members from; Inspections, Public Works, Planning and Economic Development, the Fire Department and the City Attorney’s Office. 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. 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 2017, police and city inspectors partnered to investigate 124 nuisance property cases. Of those cases, 15 resulted in a second instance of nuisance property, which resulted in written plans of action submitted to the city. There was one case of a third instance of nuisance property reported, where 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. Crime Mapping The Hopkins Police Department continued efforts in 2017 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 analysis to find out what is happening in their neighborhoods. Visit www.communitycrimemap.com to view the map. CRIME PREVENTION & INFORMATION SHARING 16 Hopkins Police Department | 2017 Calls for Service Hopkins Police Department recorded 26,724 calls for service in 2017, an 8.9 percent increase from 2016. Calls for service included 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 658 motor vehicle crashes were reported in 2017. These included motor vehicle property damage, hit and run property damage, and hit and run personal injury crashes. Medical calls for service increased in 2017 by 3.3 percent, with a total of 1,655 calls. Hopkins Fire Rescue responded to 626 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. 2017 2016 2007 1-Year Change 10-Year Change Part I Violent Crimes Homicide 1 0 0 +100.0%+100.0% Rape 6 13 11 -53.8%-45.5% Robbery 13 15 16 -13.3%-18.8% Aggravated Assault 30 24 18 +25%+66.7% Total Violent Crimes 50 52 45 -3.8%+11.1% Part I Property Crimes Burglary 71 65 124 +9.2%-42.7% Larceny/Theft 268 336 332 -20.2%-19.3% Auto Theft 34 18 59 +88.9%-42.4% Arson 3 6 0 -50.0%+300.0% Total Property Crimes 376 425 515 -11.5%-27.0% Total Part I Crimes 426 477 560 -10.7%-23.9% Part II Crimes Assault 141 128 167 +10.2%-15.6% Forgery/Counterfeiting 27 12 19 +125.0%+42.1% Fraud 102 91 65 +12.1%+56.9% Embezzlement 1 0 0 +100.0%+100.0% Possess Stolen Property 8 7 9 +14.3%-11.1% Vandalism 164 140 345 +17.1%-52.5% Weapons 11 10 11 +10.0%0.0% Prostitution 0 0 2 0.0%-200.0% Criminal Sexual Conduct 16 15 6 +6.7%+166.7% Narcotics 84 102 117 -17.6%-28.2% Gambling 0 0 0 0.0%0.0% Family/Children 3 7 1 -57.1%+200.0% DUI 100 103 178 -2.9%-43.8% Liquor Violations 6 11 65 -45.5%-90.8% Disorderly Conduct 58 61 87 -4.9%-33.3% Vagrancy 0 0 0 0.0%0.0% All Other Offenses 107 134 192 -20.1%-44.3% Total Part II Crimes 828 821 1,264 +0.9%-34.5% Total Crimes 1,254 1,298 1,824 -3.4%-31.3% Crime Comparison Part I Offenses reported in 2017 showed an overall decrease of 10.7 percent from 2016. 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 2017 showed an increase of 0.9 percent with an overall total crime reduction of 3.4 percent from 2016. CALLS FOR SERVICE & CRIME COMPARISON 17www.hopkinsmn.com/police Use of Force The force used by an officer in a given situation needs to be reasonable and necessary given the totality of the circumstances. Officers may lawfully use force to control an individual during varying and rapidly unfolding circumstances, which are often unpredictable. The Hopkins Police Department trains officers to the highest of standards, and attempts to use de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques. The department provides officers with state of the art technology, such as Tasers and less lethal munitions. The Use of Force continuum used to train officers begins with verbal skills and escalates incrementally to lethal force. Officers must document force used upon an individual in accordance with the department’s Use of Force policy. Officers responded to approximately 27,000 calls for service in 2017. During these interactions, officers used force requiring documentation in 50 incidents or less than one percent of the time. Each documented use of force incident requires a thorough review for training and policy compliance to ensure officers are performing to the highest of professional standards. The entire Hopkins Police Department policy manual, including the Use of Force policy, is available on the police department’s website. Use of Force Definitions Verbal Use of Force When an officer gives commands to an individual in a situation. Soft Hand Techniques When an officer places their hands on an individual to escort or direct them. Pain Compliance When an officer inflicts momentary discomfort to achieve compliance. Hobble Restraint A device used to restrain the lower body of an individual who is violent or resisting. Taser Pointed When a Taser is pointed at an individual to gain compliance but is not discharged. Firearm Pointed When a firearm is pointed at an individual to gain compliance, but is not discharged. Firearm Pointed 35% Soft Hand Techniques 23% Verbal 17% Taser Pointed 14% Hobble Restraint 7% Pain Compliance 4% USE OF FORCE Hopkins Police Department | 201718 A Year in Photos Clockwise from top left: Officers assist with Drug Take Back Day; HPD staff and community members at the Celebration of Community event; HPD staff at Mainstreet Days; School Resource Officer Jessica Thomas fits helmets at the Kick-Off to Summer Safety event; Officer Wilcox with Junior Life Saving Award recipients; HPD staff participate in the Torch Run for Special Olympics 19 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.