City of Hopkins - 2007 Police Annual Report
HOPKINS
POLICE
DEPARTMENT
2007
ANNUAL REPORT
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February 2008
Dear Mr. Getschow:
I am pleased to submit the Hopkins Police Department Annual Report for 2007.
This report contains statistical data on crime events in Hopkins along with a review
of the Department's efforts in working with the community on several long term
projects.
In 2005, an increase in crime was noted along the Blake Road Corridor in Hopkins.
The Department reached out to stakeholders throughout the community to respond
to this area. Residents and the faith community, along with representatives of city
and county government and school staff met to plan short and long term solutions
for this area. The goals were to improve the quality of life for residents in the
corridor. This was accomplished through crime reduction initiatives, increased
participation in Neighborhood Watch, identifying positive after school and summer
programs for children and reducing the turnover rate for rentals in the corridor. At
the end of 2007, our second year of programs, we can identify positive progress in
all areas.
The Department continues to identify repeat call locations throughout the city and
actively works with property owners, other government units, and the public to
reduce repeat calls.
The Department recorded reductions in violent crime and property crime in 2007.
The reduction of crime in these areas exceeded the national average. While crime
was down, the number of calls for service increased. This is the first year the
department recorded over 20,000 calls for service. The Hopkins Fire Department
assigned Rescue personnel to daytime duty shifts and responded to 580 medical calls
in 2007. That represents 44% of the medical calls for the year. This assistance is
critical in allowing the on duty police officers sufficient time to deal with other calls
for service during the day.
It is my pleasure to produce this report of activity for 2007.
Respectfully yours,
Craig A. Reid
Chief of Police
Partnering witk the Community to enhance the Quality of Life
• Inspire • educate • Involve • Communicate •
Calls for Service
The Hopkins Police Department recorded 20,130 calls for service in 2007. This figure shows an
increase of almost 4% over 2006. Calls for service include theft, assault, burglary, fraud, domestic
assault and other crime events as well as suspicious activity, lockouts, medicals, alarms, welfare
checks, and disturbances. This figure also includes data requests from law enforcement agencies,
and the public and private sectors.
Calls to assist persons with mental, alcohol or emotional health issues continue to increase. These
calls are considered high-risk and require multiple officers to respond. Public disturbance calls
declined by 6% and criminal Disturbing the Peace complaints declined 20% over 2006 totals.
The Hopkins Police Department Communications Center received 8,248 calls on the six 9-1-1
emergency lines; a slight increase over previous years. Approximately 49% of the calls were
received from landline phones (residential and business} and 49% of the calls were made by
wirelesslcell phone devices. Wireless/cell phone showed an increase and landline calls decreased
over 2006 totals.
Calls for Service Comparison
Year 2007 Calls for # of S1~vorn Officers CaIlslOfficerlYear CaIIslDay
Service
Hopkins 19,137 26 736 52
Robbinsdale 13,528 21 644 37
Golden Valley 17,687 28 632 48
In this comparison, traffic stops are included in the Calls for Service totals.
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Crime Comparison
Part I Offenses reflect information on eight serious crime classifications and is generally
referred to as the Crime Index measurement. The classifications are Murder, Rape, Robbery,
Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Theft, Vehicle Theft and Arson.
Overall, Part I Offenses continue to show a decline. Arson, aggravated assault and robbery
showed the highest decrease; 100%, 53% and 20% respectively. Burglary data showed an
increase of 51 % over 2006.
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 show decreases in several categories most notably in regard to Family/Children
cases. Narcotics and liquor violations continue to increase throughout the area and nation.
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HOPKINS POLICE DEPARTMENT
2007 CRIMINAL INCIDENTS
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Part I Crimes 2007 2006
Homicide 0 0 0.0%
Rape ~ 11 11 0.0%
Robbery 16 20 -20.0%
Aggravated Assault 18 38 -52.6%
Burglary 124 82 51.2%
Larceny/Theft 332 378 -12.2%
Auto Theft 59 61 -3.3%
Arson 0 2 -100.0%
Part II Crimes
Assault 167 163 2.5%
Forgery/Counterfeiting 19 29 -34.5%
Fraud 65 63 3.2%
Embezzlement 0 0 0.0%
Possess Stolen Property 9 21 -57.1
Vandalism 345 354 -2.5%
Weapons 11 17 -35.3%
Prostitution 2 0 200.0%
Criminal Sexual Conduct 6 10 -40.0%
Narcotics 117 99 18.2%
Gambling 0 0 0.0%
Family/Children 1 8 -87.5%
DUI 178 269 -33.8%
Liquor Violations 65 55 18.2%
Disorderly Conduct 87 109 -20.2%
Vagrancy 0 0 0.0%
All Other Offenses 192 482 -60.2%
Total Part If Crimes 1,264 1,679 -24..7°I°
TOTAL PART I & II CRIMES 1,824 2,271 -19.7%
HOPKINS POLICE DEPARTMENT
2007 ACTIVITY SUMMARY
Call Type YTD
2007 YTD
2006 YTD
Total CAD entries 20,134 19, 368 3.9%
CAD Entries (minus Nexte~, Pager) ' 19,137 18,567 3.1
911 Calls for Service 4,588 4,547 0.9%
Medicals
Medicals 1,307 1,211 7.9%
Detox Holds 138 89 55.1
Psych Holds 58 113 -48.7%
Total Medicals 1,503 1,413 6.4%
Psych Calls 47
Miscellaneous
Alarm (Non-fire) 504 544 -7.4%
Domestic Disturbances 68 118 -42.4%
Disturbance 1,070 1,142 -6.3%
Lockout 302 276 9.4%
Motorist Assist 399 265 50.6%
Suspicion 2,044 2,090 -2.2%
Welfare Check 444 434 2.3%
911 Hangup 192 177 8.5%
Total Miscellaneous 5,023 5,046 -0.5%
Vehicle Crashes
Property Damage 454 337 34.7%
Personal Injury 51 51 0.0%
Hit & Run Property Damage 61 116 -47.4%
Hit & Run Personal Injury 0 1 -100.0%
Fatal 0 1 -100.0%
Total Vehicle Crashes 566 506 11.9%
Traffic Sto
4,287 3,321 29%
Call Reduction Efforts
Alarm ordinance requirements state residences and businesses that have alarms must obtain an
annual alarm permit with up to date information. It also includes a fine schedule for false alarms
and fines for failure to register the alarm. False alarm penalty fees and failure to register fines
totaled $15,625 in 2007. This figure is down from 2006.
The number of alarms calls received in 2007 totaled 504, nine (9) were actual burglaries. There
were forty-six (46) new alarms registered in 2007, bringing the total of alarm permits issued in 2007
to 433.
Nuisance property enforcement continues to be a focus and resulted in a reduction of complaints
in 2007. Police and City Inspectors investigated thirty-five (35) nuisance property complaints.
In July of 2003, a new rental ordinance took effect that included a "Disorderly Behavior section.
This section follows the Crime-free, Drug-free lease addendum, which is a key component in the
Crime-free Multi-housing program. The city notifies property owners via letter, after one disorderly
conduct incident on rental property has occurred. The ordinance allows for three notification letters
to be sent, each within three months of the previous letter. If a third notification is sent, the city has
the authority to shut the rental property down until action is taken on the part of the owner, to
correct the problem.
In 2007, there was one (1) Second Instance of Disorderly Behavior investigated and a written
action plan was put in force to correct the problem. There was one (1) Third Instance of Disorderly
Behavior resulting in an Administrative Hearing where the property owner was required to meet
with city officials and agreed to several terms in order to maintain his rental license.
The Crime-free Multi Housing program for rental property continues to be an active and useful
program. To participate in the program, the rental property needs to meet specific criteria set out in
the program which requires the use of the Crime-free Drug-free lease addendum, annual property
inspections, participation in Neighborhood Watch ,physical security measurements (locks, lighting,
signage) and an active management to enforce the requirements.
Currently there are eight CFMH certified properties in Hopkins:
Ramsgate Apartments
Meadowcreek Condominiums
Dow Towers
Raspberry Ridge Cooperative
New in 2007:
Rosewood West Apartments
Hopkins Village Apartments
Westbrooke Patio Homes
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Medicals
There were 1,503 calls for medical assistance including Detox and Psych holds in 2007. Calls
involving alcohol increased 55%. Hopkins Fire Rescue assisted in handling 580 of these calls
during daytime hours, Monday through Friday. This assistance is critical in allowing the on duty
police officers sufficient time to handle other calls for service during the day.
Most of these 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.
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Motor Vehicle Crashes
Motor vehicle property damage crashes were up in 2007. A total of 566 crashes were reported.
There were no fatalities reported in 2007.
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Drug Task Force
The Hopkins Police Department continues its participation in the Northwest Metro Drug Task
Force. The unit is comprised of officers from several metro police agencies who handle long-term
narcotics investigations.
During 2007, 235 active cases were investigated throughout the participating communities.
Hopkins is seeing an increase in Ecstasy, cocaine and marijuana activity, but a decline in
methamphetamine activity.
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Grant Funding
The Department continues to seek and receive grant funding and equipment from Federal, State
and private sources. Grant awards were received from the following sources during 2007:
Grant Funding Awards
12,153.74 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (Tactical Vests -new)
4,849.70 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (ongoing -balance)
2,364.92 MN Bulletproof Vest Reimbursement Program (ongoing)
2,000.00 Independent Order of Odd Fellows (Bike Patrol)
74,712.00 COPS Grant Through MN Office of Justice Programs (Overtime for Blake Rd
Project - 24 months ending 613012010)
1,000.00 Glen Lake Optimists (Project Alert and School Safety Patrol)
1,312.77 MN Police Reserve Officers Association (Tactical Bicycle for Reserve Officer use)
800.00 Department of Public Safety Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement (Bike Patrol during
Total $
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99,193.13
Crime Fund Donations
The Crime Prevention Fund of Hopkins is anon-profit organization comprised of Hopkins residents
and local businesses that raise money for the Hopkins Police Department to provide crime
rewards, purchase non-budgeted equipment and conduct community programs.
Donations to the Crime fund in 2007 totaled $1,206.00.
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Internal Affairs
The department maintains procedures for the investigation of complaints of police misconduct and
violations of department rules. Captain Tony Hanlin, the Operations Commander, oversees the
investigation of complaints made against officers. Connie Kurtz, Administrative Services Director,
oversees the investigation of complaints against communications center personnel or
administrative staff.
If the complaint received is minor in nature it is normally referred to the employee's direct
supervisor. The Operations Commander handles complaints that allege an excessive use of force
or criminal activity or, the Chief may refer the investigation to an outside agency. By policy, any
officer involved shooting or unintentional death investigation will be automatically referred to
another agency for investigation.
Upon completion of the investigation, the results are forwarded to the Chief of Police for review.
Complaint results may be listed in different categories:
Sustained: complaint is support by evidence. Policy or criminal violations are present.
Not Sustained: investigation failed to disclose sufficient evidence of policy or criminal violations.
Exonerated: evidence establishes the acts were justified, lawful and proper or that the facts of the
complaint were materially false.
Informal Action: the complaint does not allege policy or criminal violations andlor the complainant
specifically requests that no formal action be taken.
Employees are always informed when they are the subjects of an investigation. Results and
findings of the investigation are always reported to the original complainant whenever practicable.
2007 Internal Affairs Investigations
Three complaints were received and investigated in 2007.
• Two complaints resulted in a finding of Exonerated. In both cases, squad car video
showed that allegations made against officer's conduct or statements did not occur.
• One complaint resulted in a finding of Not Sustained. The complainant had no proof or
evidence of wrongdoing on the officer's part. The only possible witness had moved out of
town without leaving a forwarding address.
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i Team Projects
Each year the four patrol teams are assigned a year long project. These projects allow the patrol
teams to involve neighborhoods and business areas in the search for solutions to long-term quality
of life issues they are concerned about. While the unpredictable level of calls for service on any
day may prevent team members from active work in their project area, it has been found that the
year long time period allows for project work during slow periods of calls and the extended time
frame helps impact long-term solutions.
Each of the Dog Watch teams (6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) worked on neighborhood concerns for their
team projects.
Sergeant Kristine Smith's team continued their 2006 project to develop a closer working
relationship with the Cottageville Park Neighborhood Watch Association. Initial concerns about
drug and crime activity in the Blake Road Corridor led to creation of the association. Her team met
regularly with residents. Joint Police Bicycle Patrols were conducted with St. Louis Park PD and
Three Rivers Park District Police to increase police visibility in the area. The National Night Out
event was attended by over 100 residents. The growth of the association has been so successful;
there are plans to split the group into three associations in 2008.
Sergeant Tom Lorentz's team worked to identify department procedures and expertise in
recognizing and charging vehicle drivers operating under the influence of drugs. The number of
cases where drivers exhibit an inability to drive, but show no signs of alcohol intoxication are
increasing. Officers worked with other jurisdictions to train staff on methods to detect drug use in
driver testing.
Both dayshift teams were assigned projects with a traffic emphasis and are reported on the next
page.
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Traffic Projects and Enforcement
During 2007, team-based traffic projects continued to be a focus of the Patrol Division. Sergeant
Tom Lorentz is the Traffic Sergeant and coordinates traffic enforcement requests from citizens.
Each of the Day shift teams (6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) worked on a year long traffic project. Traffic
concems continue as the number one complaint of residents.
Sergeant Mike Glassberg's team worked on pedestrian and bicycle violations near the LRT
crossing at Blake Road. This project involved working with residents and businesses in the area,
along with joint operations with Three Rivers Park District Police. Motor vehicle operators failing to
yield, along with bicycle and pedestrian violations were addressed. Patrol officers first stopped
violators and warned about violations, and later static enforcement with marked and unmarked
vehicles was used.
Sergeant Gordy Klingbeil's team worked on commercial vehicle enforcement. In cooperation with
Commercial Vehicle Inspectors, the team used check points to look for basic commercial vehicle
violations. Over a dozen citations were issued in two check point operations, but overall
compliance of commercial vehicles was found to be high.
Overall traffic enforcement recorded some gains in 2007. Officers initiated 4,287 traffic stops
which resulted in issuing 1, 505 citations, 1,629 verbal warnings, and 378 written traffic warnings.
Traffic stops were up 3% over 2006.
Efforts to work with neighborhoods on traffic concems continue through the Neighborhood
Partnership Program. The Speed trailer and handheld radar are available for use and follow up
letters are sent to the violators when noted by residents.
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Parking Enforcement
During 2007, the Parking Enforcement Officer issued 747 citations for parking and registration
violations. Fine revenue collected was $18,511.43. This amount does not reflect monies from the
number of citations issued, only citation fines that were paid in 2007.
All fine monies collected from citations issued by the Parking Enforcement Officer goes back to the
Parking Fund to support the maintenance of city owned parking lots and the municipal ramp.
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Police Reserve Unit
The Hopkins Police Department fist organized a Civil Defense Reserve Unit in 1955. In 1968, the
Unit was reorganized as a Police Reserve Unit with an authorized strength of 25 officers.
Reserve Officers are trained in many aspects of police operations and fill a critical role by assisting
the Department in meeting call load demands. Each Reserve Officer is required to donate a
minimum of 10 hours per month to the Reserve Unit. Typical activities include assisting officers
with patrol and training, and community, school and special events.
Sergeant Mike Glassberg of the Hopkins Police Department serves as the Reserve Administrator
and Officer Elizabeth White serves as the Reserve Coordinator. Reserve Captain Reid Peterson
and Reserve Lieutenant Sue Rhodes, oversee the unit.
Public Safety Chaplain Corps
In conjunction with the Hopkins Fire Department, a Chaplain Corps was formed in 2006. The
Chaplains are ordained members of various faith communities in Hopkins. They have been trained
to the help victims and family members deal with crisis situations such as fires, fatal crashes,
sudden death events and death notifications. The Chaplains provide nondenominational support on
a volunteer basis.
The Chaplain Corps members are:
Padre Howie Krienke
Pastor Christian Ruch
Pastor Steve Thom
Pastor Wayne Hanson
Deacon Juan Duran-Ulloa
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