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III.1. Hopkins Police Department 2018 Annual Report; Johnson2018 ANNUAL REPORT HOPKINS POLICE DEPARTMENT 1 SECTION TITLE TABLE OF CONTENTS As I reflect on this past year, it has definitely been a year of Enhanced Services. These services go above the call of duty and reflect the core values of our organization. At the same time, we handled over 26,000 calls for service and worked diligently to prevent and deter crime. Again, I am proud to say that our crime rate is 2.1 percent lower than the previous year. Some of the enhanced services from 2018 include raising money for the ICA Food Shelf, holding a school supply and winter clothing drive for ResourceWest and delivering 72 beds to children in need with the Hopkins Rotary. We also partnered with the community to clean up 11th Avenue S, Valley Park and Nine Mile Creek. In addition, members of our department assisted some residents in need with a fall yard clean-up, and others served food at Loaves and Fishes. This past year we also focused on developing meaningful relationships with the youth in our community. Some of the youth initiatives included: delivering pencils to every elementary school child in Hopkins during the first week of school and making connections with their families. We also held Cops ‘n’ Kids Fishing and Shopping events and hosted another successful Summer Youth Program. The department continued working with the Hopkins School District, Gethsemane Lutheran Church and the City on the Hopkins Race and Equity Initiative. This partnership provides for meaningful discussions to improve our services to all of the community we serve. This past year, we held eight separate community academies, educating our residents on police practices and creating an environment of transparency in which the public can trust and believe in the legitimacy of their police department. We hosted numerous trainings for the Hopkins Apartment Manager’s Association (HAMA) and other civic organizations to partner with them on crime prevention and problem solving. We also provided training to a variety of companies on workplace violence and conducted site safety assessments. As a department we developed new technology in the form of an interactive Hopkins Police App. This smartphone app enables our community to submit anonymous tips, receive crime alerts, view various resources and even compliment an officer. This past year we have increased our training standards through our use of force training and scenario-based training. We have continued de-escalation training, and began working on a mental health outreach team and procedure to provide services to underserved populations within our community. We have continued to take care of our employees by providing mental health check-ins and various wellness incentives -- and this is just to name a few. Our agency is continually enhancing our level of services to our community while simultaneously reducing crime and increasing positive, meaningful relationships with our community. We could not do this work without the support of our dedicated elected officials who partner with us to make all of this possible. Sincerely, Brent Johnson Chief of Police LETTER FROM THE CHIEF 2 Hopkins Police Department | 2018 Community Engagement ..............................4–5 Cops ‘n’ Kids Events ..........................4 Summer Youth Program .....................4 Kick-Off to Summer Safety .................4 Crime Fund .......................................5 National Night Out ...........................5 Halloween in Hopkins .......................5 Enhanced Services .......................................6-7 Vitals Aware ......................................6 Sojourner Partnership ........................6 CornerHouse Children’s Advocacy Center ...............................6 Crime Assessment and Planning Meetings .............................7 Crime Mapping .................................7 Supporting our Youth ........................7 HPD App ..........................................7 Community Engagement ..............................8-9 Department Awards .......................................9 Joint Community Police Partnership ...............10 Police Reserve & Volunteer Unit ......................10 Training ........................................................11 Roll Call Training ..............................11 Community Academies .....................11 Combatting Opioid Abuse ................11 Special Enforcement ......................................12 Investigations ...................................12 Bike Patrol .......................................12 Parking Enforcement ........................12 Traffic & DWI Enforcement ...............12 Multi-Jurisdictional Collaboration ................ 13 Southwest SWAT Consortium ...........13 Drug Task Force ...............................13 Use of Force ..................................................14 Calls For Service ............................................15 Crime Comparison ........................................15 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3www.hopkinsmn.com/308/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. The department participates each year in Cops ‘n’ Kids Fishing for kids ages 8 to 10 and Cops ‘n’ Kids Shopping for ages 12 to 14. The Hopkins Police Department, in partnership with the Hopkins Fire Department, hosts the Kick-Off to Summer Safety event annually in May. Families can gather information from experts on water safety, and meet bike patrol officers 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 & Ski. Kick-Off to Summer Safety Cops ‘n’ Kids Events In 2018, Hopkins Police and Joint Community Police Partnership Liaison Julia Ross facilitated the third annual Summer Youth Program. 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. The group met every Thursday for nine weeks during the summer. Staff incorporated fun activities like kickball while teaching the kids life lessons on positive self-image and healthy relationships. Guest speakers educated the youth on a variety of topics and mock interviews helped to prepare them for their future. The kids had a lot of fun getting to know each other, and learning about the police and things that will help them navigate through life. The department is excited for the 2019 Summer Youth Program and have invited past program participants to join us as ambassadors. Public Service Officer Brian Bakeberg helps a child with his helmet Cops ‘n’ Kids Fishing on Lake Minnetonka Staff and summer Youth Program Participants Want to learn more about the Hopkins Police Department’s outreach events? Find us on social media at facebook.com/hopkinspolice, Instagram/hopkinspolice and twitter.com/hopkinspolice. Summer Youth Program COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Hopkins Police Department | 20184 Halloween in Hopkins The second annual Halloween in Hopkins event was bigger than ever. The police department and the Hopkins Business and Civic Association (HBCA) partnered together 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 them a safe and fun environment, and allowed officers to have some fun as well. New in 2018 was the HBCA sponsored costume contest and pumpkin display contest. Check out the #halloweeninhopkins hashtag for additional photos and stories. 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. Donations are tax deductible and can be mailed or delivered in- person to the Hopkins Police Department located at 1010 First Street S. Thank you for your support! A future Hopkins police officer National Night Out The 2018 National Night Out (NNO) offered the opportunity to create many valuable new relationships with the community. The NNO celebration in Hopkins continues to grow every year with 52 neighborhoods participating in 2018, several of which participated for the first time ever. The NNO kick-off event was held at Valley Park and was sponsored by Luther Hopkins Honda. The celebration featured hometown DJ Xeno, The Purple People Feeder food truck and hometown root beer from LTD! Hundreds of neighbors, many of whom had never met each other before, spent the night getting to know each other and playing with their children at the park. Several neighbors agreed to organize Neighborhood Watch groups on their block and will be leading efforts to plan NNO 2019. Thank you to all of the neighborhood coordinators who hosted block parties and invited the mayor, city council, police, fire fighters and public works crews to join you. Also a big thanks to our partners at the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office for joining us and educating neighbors. The HBCA costume contest winnter (Photo courtesy of Vanessa Swenson) Hopkins Officers and McGruff at National Night Out Want an officer to participate in your event? Visit www.hopkinsmn.com/797/Police- Participation-Request to fill out an online request form. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 5www.hopkinsmn.com/308/police CornerHouse Children’s Advocacy Center Founded in 1989, CornerHouse is an accredited Children’s Advocacy Center that coordinates a multi-disciplinary team to assist children and their families. In order to effectively investigate a traumatic case involving a minor while being cognizant of the delicate nature of a juvenile’s perspective, the police department utilizes the forensic interviewers at CornerHouse. In addition to forensic interviews, CornerHouse also provides services to families and training to law enforcement. In 2018, the Hopkins Police Department utilized the services of CornerHouse on eight separate occasions. Additionally, the Hopkins Police Department hosted a training with CornerHouse to provide officers, surrounding police agencies, local school employees and social workers with more information on how to receive reports of abuse involving children. Sojourner Partnership In order to provide the best possible service to Hopkins residents, the Hopkins Police Department employs the services of the Sojourner Domestic Abuse Shelter. The Sojourner Project is a local domestic abuse shelter that serves over 1,000 women and children a year. When officers respond to a domestic disturbance, officers will contact the domestic abuse shelter and advise them of the situation. This notification to the shelter occurs no matter if an arrest is made or not. On occasion, Hopkins officers will work with shelter advocates to visit involved families after the initial call to ensure services are provided to potential victims. In addition to working with the shelter regarding cases of domestic abuse, Hopkins officers provide presentations at the shelter several times a year on topics such personal safety and internet safety. Residents who have any concerns about domestic abuse can contact the Hopkins Police Department at 952-258-5323 or the Sojourner Domestic Abuse Shelter at 952-933-7422. Vitals Aware Service The Hopkins Police Department is consistently looking for new innovations, tools, training, and ways to improve safety for officers and the residents and visitors we come in contact with. Hopkins police are proud to partner with the Vitals organization to offer an 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 Contact the Hopkins Police Department or visit www. thevitalsapp.com for more information about the Vitals app. 2018 Statistics • 165 adult residents received a total of 836.2 hours of intervention advocacy consultation and support in criminal cases • 103 adult residents received a total of 821.6 hours of more intensive advocate support related to extended safety planning • 16 residents in non-arrest cases received home visits and follow-up advocacy services as a result of referrals by the Hopkins Police Department. ENHANCED SERVICES Hopkins Police Department | 20186 Crime Assessment and Planning Meetings 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 the City Inspections Department, 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. Crime Mapping The Hopkins Police Department continued efforts in 2018 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. Visit www.communitycrimemap.com to view the map. HPD App The new HPD app allows users to stay in touch with the police department in a variety of ways, all from the convenience of a mobile phone. The app includes pertinent information regarding the department and the many services available to serve the citizens of the community. It also provides users with the opportunity to submit tips (written and photo) to help solve or prevent crime in Hopkins neighborhoods. Among the features users will find is the ability to sign-up for additional patrols while on vacation, receive urgent push notifications and local news updates. 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. Staff and partners at a Crime Assessment and Planning Meeting ENHANCED SERVICES 7www.hopkinsmn.com/308/police Chief Johnson’s Community Engagement Team Projects In 2018, Chief Johnson challenged each patrol team to identify a community policing project where they could make a positive impact in the community. Building Relationships with Youth In coordination with the Hopkins Schools, the police department delivered pencils to all elementary children the first week of school. This interaction allowed staff to build relationships with the youth and their families. Department staff also spent time throughout the year having lunch with the students and reading to various classes. Beds for Kids Program In partnership with the Hopkins Rotary, the police department identified children in the community who did not have a bed to sleep in. Together department staff and Rotary members delivered 72 beds to Hopkins children this past year. Community Assistance - Giving Back Officers spent time in 2018 serving food at Loaves and Fishes, which provides free meals to families in need. The department also spent time helping families with fall yard clean-up. Cleaning Up the Community The police department adopted 11th Avenue S from Excelsior Boulevard to Smetana Road. A half dozen citizens joined staff to improve roadways in the community. Staff also spent time cleaning up Nine Mile Creek and Valley Park with community members. Pride in the community is contagious! Sergeant Glassberg at the Strategic Planning Session Department staff help a Hopkins family with yard clean-up Police department staff hand out pencils on the first day of school COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Hopkins Police Department | 20178 Tree Planting The police department participated in a boulevard tree planting activity with Hennepin County, partnering with community members and the county’s Forestry workers to plant several dozen trees along Excelsior Boulevard from Central Park to Blake Road. Partnerships with the ICA Food Shelf and ResourceWest This past year the police department raised money and held “Stuff the Squad” food drives to support ICA, the local food shelf. The department also sponsored school supply drives and winter clothing collection for ResourceWest. The Hopkins Police Department is truly a service-oriented agency! Officers hold a “Stuff the Squad” food drive for the ICA Food Shelf DEPARTMENT AWARDS Hopkins Race and Equity Initiative Award 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 is made up of members from the Hopkins Police Department, the City of Hopkins, Gethsemane Lutheran Church and Hopkins Public Schools. The Humphrey Institute recognized HREI in 2018, awarding the group with a Local Government Innovation Award. International Association of Chiefs of Police 40 Under 40 Award Captain Erik Husevold was recognized in 2018 by the International Association of Chief’s of Police for his leadership and dedication to the profession. Captain Husevold has been instrumental in many of the department’s community outreach initiatives and works diligently to improve community and police relations. Mothers Against Drunk Driving Award In 2018, Mothers Against Drunk Driving recognized Officer Lucas Wilcox for his proactive impaired driving efforts. Officer Wilcox removed over 100 impaired drivers from City roadways in the last year, making the community a much safer place. HREI members at the Humphrey Institute award ceremony Captain Husevold accepts his 40 Under 40 Award COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 9www.hopkinsmn.com/308/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. Joint Community Police Partnership The Joint 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 Over the past 10 years, the JCPP’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 2018 included: • Roll Call training for police officers • Procedural Justice Training • Celebration of Community Event • Community building through fostering diverse relationships. In 2018, the Hopkins Police Reserve Unit donated over 1,000 hours of service to the City of Hopkins. These dedicated volunteers supplement patrol officers by responding to animal complaints, parking complaints, motor vehicle lockouts and motorist assists. This allows sworn officers more opportunity to conduct proactive patrols. While many reserve officers have aspirations to become a licensed police officer, it is not a requirement. Interested in becoming a Hopkins Police Reserve? Contact Sergeant Greg Pilon at 952-548-6421 or gpilon@hopkinsmn.com. Additionally, the Hopkins Police Department has a civilian volunteer group. Police volunteers assist the agency by helping officers at outreach events, and performing 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 or abuck@hopkinsmn.com, or JCPP Liaison Julia Ross at 952-548-6428 or jross@hopkinsmn.com. Police Cadet Eliana Welbes and Officers Winkler and Frederick help with Cops ‘n’ Kids event Reserve Officer Alex Malmstedt at a Daddy & Me reading event JOINT COMMUNITY POLICE PARTNERSHIP POLICE RESERVE & VOLUNTEER UNIT Hopkins Police Department | 201810 Sergeant Greg Pilon instructs on safety at Ramsgate 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. Officer Alex Cady answers questions about police equipment TRAINING The Hopkins Police Department continues to pride itself on the level of training provided to employees that continually exceeds state minimum standards. Department instructors strive to facilitate in-house training that mirrors real life situations, not only in terms of physical activity, but also decision making. Officers proactively seek outside training opportunities to further enhance their skill set. The Hopkins Police Department also takes a proactive role in bringing valuable training to the region by hosting training opportunities that would not otherwise be available to the department and law enforcement partners. Roll Call Training The Hopkins Police Department facilitates various roll call trainings throughout the year. These sessions, typically held over the evening shift change, cover a variety of subjects to include overviews of resources available in the community, overviews of training other officers have attended, and updates on policy and procedure. Community Academies In an ongoing effort to promote transparency, the Hopkins Police Department facilitated eight Community Academies in 2018. These Community Academies are facilitated at various locations within the community and provide an opportunity to showcase the police department’s mission, vision and core values. The academies also create an environment where people feel comfortable seeking answers to questions regarding the department, community or other law enforcement related issues. In addition to the Community Academies, the Hopkins Police Department also participated in the biennial Hopkins Academy. Participants received a tour of the police department, conducted a traffic stop as a role player and participated in a use of force demonstration. The Hopkins Police Department is continually looking for opportunities to build relationships through transparency and education. 11www.hopkinsmn.com/308/police Investigations When criminal cases need additional follow-up, such as interviewing witnesses, victims and suspects, writing and executing search warrants 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. 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 administrative 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. In 2018, Officer Wilcox made 1,263 traffic stops , with a total of 6,212 stops made by all officers. Through traffic enforcement, not only did officers arrest 158 impaired drivers in 2018, 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 department. 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 542 citations for parking and registration violations in 2018. 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 12 Hopkins Police Department | 2018 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 Association. By participating in regionally and nationally recognized training, the department is ensuring that the citizens of Hopkins receive the most professional service possible from its SWAT Team. Officers participate in SWAT training Officers participate in SWAT training MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL COLLABORATION 13www.hopkinsmn.com/308/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 26,000 calls for service in 2018. During these interactions, officers used force requiring documentation in 75 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 Firearm Pointed - When a firearm is pointed at an individual to gain compliance, but is not discharged. Hard Hand Techniques/Impact Weapons - When an officer strikes a combative individual to gain control of them with either the officer’s body or a baton. Hobble Restraint - A device used to restrain the lower body of an individual who is violent or resisting. Less Lethal Pointed - When an officer points a less lethal launcher at an individual. Pain Compliance - When an officer inflicts momentary discomfort to achieve compliance. Soft Hand Techniques - When an officer places their hands on an individual to escort or direct them. Takedowns - When an officer forces an individual to the ground to control them. Taser Pointed/Deployed - When a Taser is pointed or deployed at an individual to gain compliance. Verbal Use of Force - When an officer gives commands to an individual in a situation. Soft Hand Techniques 27% Verbal 18% Takedowns 9% Taser Pointed 13% Pain Compliance 6% Less Lethal Pointed 1% Impact Weapons 1% Hard Hand Techniques 2% Hobble Restraint 3% Taser Deployed 2% Firearm Pointed 18% USE OF FORCE 14 Hopkins Police Department | 2018 Calls for Service Hopkins Police Department recorded 26,063 calls for service in 2018. 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 584 motor vehicle crashes were reported in 2018. These included motor vehicle property damage, hit and run property damage, and hit and run personal injury crashes. Medical calls for service in 2018 remained the same as 2017, with a total of 1,655 calls. Hopkins Fire Rescue responds to 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. 2018 2017 2008 1-Year Change 10-Year Change Part I Violent Crimes Homicide 0 1 1 -100%-100% Rape 7 6 14 16.7%-50% Robbery 8 13 25 -38.5%-68% Aggravated Assault 23 30 22 -23.3%4.5% Total Violent Crimes 38 50 62 -24%-38.7% Part I Property Crimes Burglary 58 71 121 -18.3%-52.1% Larceny/Theft 307 268 366 13.7%-16.1% Auto Theft 20 34 57 -37.5%-64.9% Arson 0 3 1 -300%-100% Total Property Crimes 385 376 545 2.4%-29.4% Total Part I Crimes 423 426 607 -0.7%-30.3% Part II Crimes Assault 124 141 153 -12.1%-19% Forgery/Counterfeiting 34 27 22 25.9%54.5% Fraud 102 102 83 0%22.9% Embezzlement 0 1 0 -100%0% Possess Stolen Property 7 8 16 -12.5%-56.3% Vandalism 153 164 456 -6.7%-66.4% Weapons 3 11 18 -72.7%-83.3% Prostitution 1 0 1 100%0% Criminal Sexual Conduct 12 16 11 -25%9.1% Narcotics 44 84 150 -47.6%-70.7% Gambling 0 0 0 0%0% Family/Children 3 3 2 0%50% DUI 158 100 162 58%-2.5% Liquor Violations 9 6 49 50%-81.6% Disorderly Conduct 46 61 88 24.6%-47.7% Vagrancy 0 0 0 0%0% All Other Offenses 112 107 174 4.7%-35.6% Total Part II Crimes 808 831 1,385 -2.8%-41.7% Total Crimes 1,231 1,257 1,992 -2.1%-38.2% Crime Comparison Part I Offenses reported in 2018 showed an overall decrease of 24 percent from 2017. 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 2018 showed an increase of 2.8 percent with an overall total crime reduction of 2.1 percent from 2017. CALLS FOR SERVICE & CRIME COMPARISON 15www.hopkinsmn.com/308/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. TRANSPARENCY– Through openness we will build trust and mutual understanding.