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Pictured on the Cover, Officer Micheal Johnson participating in Operation Recess (see page 13). Photograph(s) of
Operation Recess contributed by James Warden of the Hopkins Patch.
Also pictured Hopkins Police officers and reserves participating in Cops & Kids Shopping (see page 12).
Table of Contents
• Letter from the Chief...................................................................1
• Crime Comparison....................................................................2-3
• Calls Fuer SPrvirp --------------------------------- ------------------------------------------4
. Medicals............................................................................ 4
. Motor Vehicle Crashes....................................................4
. Crime Assessment & Planning....................................................5
. Funding Awards............................................................................5
. Special Enforcement.................................................................6-9
. Traffic Enforcement.........................................................6
. DWI Enforcement......................................................
. Hennepin County Traffic Enforcement Group.............7
. Parking Enforcement.......................................................7
. Drug Task Force................................................................8
. Focus Team...................................................................8-9
Graffiti Task Force............................................................9
Call Reduction Efforts...........................................................10-11
. Alarm Ordinance...........................................................10
Crime Free Multi Housing............................................10
. Nuisance Property Ordinance.....................................11
Juvenile Diversion..........................................................11
. Outreach Initiatives..............................................................12-15
Cops `n Kids Shopping & Fishing.................................12
Operation Recess..........................................................13
JCPPProgram...........................................................14-15
Police Reserves.....................................................................16-17
Public Safety Chaplain Program...............................................17
I am pleased to present to you the Hopkins Police Department annual
report showcasing the many achievements our police officers, staff
and community partners have succeeded with throughout the year.
It has truly been a year of change. We have embraced new
technology and developed new partnerships which will lead us into
the future.
Some of the major organizational changes we have made to improve
our service to our community include:
The transition from the Hopkins Police Department Communications Center to
Hennepin County Communications Center.
• The transition to a new, cutting-edge, paperless Records Management System with
the Law Enforcement Technology Group — LETG.
• The transition to a new Drug Task Force called the Southwest Hennepin Drug Task
Force — SWHDTF, which regionally aligns better with our community needs.
• Through the development of an Activities Committee within the police department,
we were able to drastically improve upon our community outreach over the last year.
Some of those improvements have been the creation of:
• Operation Recess . Youth Academy
Cops & Kids Fishing . Neighborhood Meetings
• Cops & Kids Shopping
We strive to always look for new and better ways to deliver our professional police services to
the community. Our police department and community have recently been recognized on the
world-wide stage for our community policing efforts. The Hopkins Police Department was
awarded the Finalist Award through the International Association of Chiefs of Police — IACP for
Community Policing. It is a true honor to work with the finest police officers and staff to serve
the great City of Hopkins. I look forward to many more community accomplishments as we
move forward in 2013!
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Chief of Police
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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.
Part I Offenses reported
in 2012 showed an
overall decrease of 4.5%.
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 2012 showed an
overall decrease of
3.7%.
Part I Violent Crime
2012
2011
2010
1 yr
Change
2 yr
Change
Homicide
0
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
Rae
10
8
13
25.0%
-23.1%
Robbery
14
12
12
16.7%
16.7%
Aggravated Assault
20
1 21
14
-4.8%
42.9%
Total Violent Crimes
44
41
39
7.3%
12.8%
Part I Property Crimes
Burglary
87
101
102
-13.9%
-14.7%
Larceny/Theft
334
363
383
-8.0%
-12.8%
Auto Theft
44
22
25
100.0%
76.0%
Arson
0
6
4
-600.0%
-400.0%
Total Property
465
492
514
-5.5%
-9.5%
Total Part I Crimes
509 1
533
553
-4.5%
-8.0%
Part 11 Crimes
Assault
128
149
148
-14.1%
-13.5%
Forgery/Counterfeiting
22
17
17
29.4%
29.4%
Fraud
56
54
88
3.7%
-36.4%
Embezzlement
0
0
1
0.0%
-100.0%
Possess Stolen Property
14 1
8
18
1 75.0%
-22.2%
Vandalism
176
164
318
7.3%
-44.7%
Weapons
6
11
2
-45.5%
200.0%
Prostitution
2
3
1
-33.3%
100.0%
Criminal Sexual Conduct
8
6
8
33.3%
0.0%
Narcotics
158
148
98
1 6.8%
61.2%
Gambling
1
0
0
100.0%
100.0%
Family/Children
7
7
5
0.0%
40.0%
DUI
122
86
87
41.9%
1 40.2%
Liquor Violations
56
57
32
-1.8%
75.0%
Disorderly Conduct
63
77
96
-18.2%
-34.4%
Vagrancy
0
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
All Other Offenses
195
266
170
-26.7%
14.7%
Total Part II Crimes
1,014
1,053 1
1,089
-3.7%
-6.9%
Total Crimes
1,523
1,586 1
1,642
-4.0%
-7.2%
Overall crime rate in 2012 showed a decrease of 4% from 2011 and a 7.2% decrease
from 2010.
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CRIME COMPARISON CONTINUED
Below is a comparison of Part I and Part II crime statistics over the past 20 years in Hopkins.
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Part I Violent Crime
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2002
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Homicide
0
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
Rae
10
5
4
100.0%
150.0%
Robbery
14
7
13
100.0%
7.7%
Aggravated Assault
20
43
22
-53.5%
-9.1%
Total Violent Crimes
44
55
39
-20.0%
12.8%
Part I Property Crimes
Burglary
87
84
135
3.6%
-35.6%
Larceny/Theft
334
352
592
-5.1%
-43.6%
Auto Theft
44
80
67
-45.0%
-34.3%
Arson
0
6
8
-600.0%
-800.0%
Total Property
465
522
802
-10.9%
-42.0%
Total Part I Crimes
509
577
841
-11.8%
-39.5%
Part II Crimes
Assault
128
123
162
4.1%
-21.0%
Forgery/Counterfeiting
22
29
17
-24.1%
29.4%
Fraud
56
61
56
-8.2%
0.0%
Embezzlement
0
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
Possess Stolen Property
14
11
12
27.3%
16.7%
Vandalism
176
219
165
-19.6%
6.7%
Weapons
6
5
12
20.0%
-50.0%
Prostitution
2
0
0
200.0%
200.0%
Criminal Sexual Conduct
8
19
27
-57.9%
-70.4%
Narcotics
158
58
44
172.4%
259.1%
Gambling
1
0
0
100.0%
100.0%
Family/Children
7
4
67
75.0%
-89.6%
DUI
122
152
149
-19.7%
-18.1%
Liquor Violations
56
40
11
40.0%
409.1%
Disorderly Conduct
63
57
106
10.5%
-40.6%
Vagrancy
0
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
All Other Offenses
195
133
273
46.6%
-28.6%
Total Part II Crimes
1,014
911
1,101
11.3%
-7.9%
Total Crimes
1,523
1.488
1.942
2.4%
-21.6%
PAGE 3
6 FIRE/EMS
911 CALLs FOR SERVICE
The Hopkins Police Department recorded 25,379 calls for service in 2012. This is a 19%
increase over the previous year and a 32% increase since 2010. Calls for service include a
variety of calls including theft, assault, burglary, fraud, domestic assault and other crime
events as well as suspicious activity, lockouts, medicals, alarms, welfare checks, and
disturbances. This figure also includes data requests from law enforcement agencies, public
and private sectors, and traffic stops.
Service calls for assisting persons with emotional/mental health issues increased 20% from the
previous year. These calls are considered high-risk and require multiple officers to respond.
Disturbance calls were up 114%; however, suspicion calls were down 42%.
MEDICALS
Medical calls for service increased in 2012 by 31%. The number of detox/alcohol related holds
decreased by 17%. Persons placed on mental health holds were up 19% as well as overall
mental health calls for service at 20%.
Hopkins Fire Rescue responded to 832 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.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES
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Motor vehicle property damage, hit and run property damage and hit and run personal
injury crashes showed an overall decrease of 7.4% from 2011. A total of 426 crashes were
reported in 2012. No fatalities occurred.
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GRIME ASSESSMENT & PLANNING
The Crime Assessment & Planning (CAP) weekly meeting brings a number of departments
together to work collaboratively to address livability issues. All personnel from the police
department have an opportunity to be part of these meetings along with other departments
within the city such as: Inspections, City Attorney's Office, Public Works, Planning and
Economic Development, and the Fire Department. Representatives from each of these
departments attend on a regular basis.
The CAP meetings have had great success in strategizing crime prevention by focusing on
current crime statistics and trends. The police department has continued its Sector Policing
program which has provided the framework to reduce crime and address livability factors
within the city. A patrol sergeant is assigned to each sector. Each sergeant is responsible for
knowing what crime and other issues may be occurring in their areas. Not only does this
create accountability in all areas of our city, it also allows our citizens and business owners to
have a point of contact with a supervisor in the police department. Using crime & call analysis
and direct contact with citizens, each sergeant and team is able to identify issues, problem
solve and improve livability throughout the city.
Through the CAP meetings, the police department has identified a need for a proactive
policing team. The FOCUS Team launched in June 2012. See page 9 for further on the new
FOCUS Team.
FUNDING AWARDS
The Hopkins Police Department continued to seek and receive funding for equip-
ment and programs from Federal, State and private sources. Funding awards
were received from the following sources during 2012.
$ 26,360.00
State of Minnesota, Office of Traffic Safety grant (TZD)
$ 242,266.00
Department of Justice COPS grant
$ 3,039.96
Bulletproof Vest Partnership (Federal grant - ongoing)
$ 6,533.82
MN Bulletproof Vest Reimbursement Program (State grant -ongoing)
$ 20,000.00
MetLife Foundation Community -Police Partnership Award
$ 5,569.00
Private Corporation and Civic Group Donations
$ 1,200.00
6 students to Legionville School Patrol Camp
Total $304,968.78
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SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
Sergeant Matt Struck is the Traffic Sergeant who coordinates traffic enforcement requests
from citizens as well as special enforcement projects.
The Hopkins Police Department received a $6,768 grant 2012 for seatbelt enforcement from
the State of Minnesota, Office of Traffic Safety. The goal of this enforcement detail was to
reduce senseless traffic deaths through extra enforcement, high visibility patrols and
education. The Hopkins Police Department conducted educational events and presentations
at some of the larger apartment complexes explaining and demonstrating child safety seat
laws, requirements and proper usage. These presentations were not only conducted in
English, but Somali and Spanish as well. Educational brochures highlighting seat belt laws and
requirements were also distributed in the various languages. A recent seatbelt survey within
Hopkins revealed slightly over 90 percent seatbelt compliance.
DWI ENFORCEMENT
The Hopkins Police Department continued to participate in the Towards Zero Deaths (TZD)
grant, a DWI enforcement project funded by the State of Minnesota which includes Safe and
Sober, and Night Cap. TZD is the states cornerstone traffic safety program that employs and
interdisciplinary approach in lowering the number of traffic crashes, injuries and deaths on
Minnesota roads. In 2012, the Hopkins Police Department received $15,191 in grant money to
cover overtime costs for the extra DWI enforcement. Officers working the Nightcap detail
stopped 355 vehicles, arrested 9 impaired drivers and issued 93 traffic citations.
The total amount received for the grant was $26,360 to be used by the participating agencies -
Hopkins, Golden Valley, Crystal, New Hope and Robbinsdale to focus on high visibility traffic
enforcement details related to: Seat Belt/ Child Safety Seat, DWI, Distracted Driving, Speed,
and the Foss Law (Move Over.) DWI specific training is required by the grant and each officer
is required to maintain a shift log to document productivity. The agencies involved have
specific goals and objectives for the grant throughout the year, with the number one goal of
reducing the number of traffic related fatalities.
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SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT CONTINUED
HENNEPIN COUNTY TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT GROUP
The Hopkins Police Department partnered with 14 other law enforcement agencies in
Hennepin County in 2012 to conduct monthly, high visibility enforcement details throughout
the year in the various communities. These agencies worked together to identify traffic
patterns, crash data, and crime trends to allocate resources to the most beneficial areas of
each of the communities. Studies have proven that high visibility traffic enforcement helps
reduce crashes, crime problems, and increases public awareness about traffic safety. This is
the 2nd year of this multijurisdictional effort for each of the communities involved.
Participating agencies include: Bloomington, Corcoran, Crystal, Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins,
Maple Grove, Medina, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Robbinsdale, Hennepin
County Sheriff's Department and Minnesota
State Patrol.
OTHER TRAFFIC EFFORTS
The use of the speed monitoring trailer and
handheld radar unit provides neighborhoods
with tools to deal with traffic concerns. Upon
request, neighborhoods with concerns are
provided a handheld radar unit to use and they
report violators to the police department.
In the summer months, officers trained in bike patrol safety spent many shifts patrolling the
City of Hopkins on bicycle.
Officers initiated 7,602 traffic stops during 2012 which is a 45% increase from 2011. This is
due in part to participation in the above programs as well as increased traffic enforcement.
PARKING ENFORCEMENT
During 2012, the Parking Enforcement Officer issued 958 citations for parking and registra-
tion violations. Fine revenue collected was $ 22,419.91. This amount does not reflect mon-
ies from the number of citations issued, but rather the citation fines that were paid in 2012.
All fine monies collected from citations issued by the Parking Enforcement Officer go back to
the Parking Fund to support the maintenance of city owned parking lots and the municipal
ramp.
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SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT CONTINUED
DRUG TASK FORCE
In 2012, The Hopkins Police Department joined the Southwest
Hennepin Drug Task Force (SWHDTF). One Hopkins officer is assigned
to the unit which is comprised of officers from several south metro
agencies who handle long-term narcotics investigations.
In 2012, the SWHDTF conducted 113 search warrants and made 161
arrests. Marijuana constitutes the majority of drug activity. The numbers of drugs seized by
the SWHDTF in 2012 are:
• 37,449 grams of marijuana—up 75%
• 330 grams of cocaine — up 145%
• 55 grams of crack cocaine—up 203%
• 795 grams of crystal methamphetamine — up 2,689%
• 1,879 grams of heroin—up 2,663%
101 firearms were seized by the SWHDTF in 2012 compared to 9 firearms in 2011, a 1,022%
increase in firearms taken off the streets!
The SWHDTF conducts drug awareness presentations to the community.
The SWHDTF continues to be one of the most productive and cost effective task forces in the
state.
Focus TEAM
In June 2012 a proactive team called the FOCUS (Focusing on Crime Using Strategy) unit was
created. The FOCUS unit consisting of a sergeant and two officers was created to identify and
address incidents that affect the quality of life within the City of Hopkins and its citizenry.
Through a combined effort of the police department and all members of the community, the
FOCUS unit is developing innovative programs that address issues of societal concern. The
FOCUS unit has a direct and positive impact on public disorder crimes, and has aided in
identifying emerging criminal trends.
The FOCUS unit's primary initiative is community outreach. Through direct interaction the unit
capitalizes on the opportunity to speak directly with the members of the community. In many
cases these interactions have provided many opportunities for our citizens and community
stakeholders to partner with the police department to organize events and activities that bring
the community closer together. FOCUS unit members are chosen for their commitment to
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SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT CONTINUED
FOCUS TEAM CONTINUED
professional, proactive law enforcement and their embodiment of the Hopkins Police
Department's Mission; "Service to the community with honesty, integrity and respect."
The FOCUS unit is additionally tasked with addressing community concerns and criminal
activity that demands a higher level of law enforcement attention than a routine patrol
response. The FOCUS unit is regularly tasked with aggressively addressing quality of life issues
and supplementing the everyday operations of the Patrol Division. In this capacity the FOCUS
unit researches, builds, and implements operations to target criminal activities such as
burglary, robbery, and theft trends within the City of Hopkins. The FOCUS unit also works with
surrounding cities to address criminal activity that may filter into our city.
The following are a portion of their results from their proactive stops in 2012:
7 DWI Arrests
18 Warrant Arrests
19 Narcotics Citations
• 3 Felony Narcotics Arrests
4 Felony PC Arrests
GRAFFITI TASK FORCE
3 Search Warrants Executed
151 Traffic Citations Issued
7 Juvenile Citations Issued
• 96 grams of Marijuana Seized
9 Grams of Crack Cocaine Seized
The Hopkins Police Department works with Hopkins Public
Works personnel to routinely look for new graffiti events to
insure reports have been made and clean up is under way.
Graffiti is removed from public structures within 48 hours of
notification. Personnel notify and track graffiti on private
property to insure removal occurs within 72 hours.
Police and city staff continue to work in partnership with businesses, refuse collection
companies, local railway companies and commercial property owners to identify and remove
graffiti immediately. Dumpsters with graffiti are removed and replaced the same day, free of
charge to customers.
With the use of Graffiti Net, the Hopkins Police department coordinates investigative leads
with other cities and submits photographs of local graffiti into this database program. This
database matches incidents from many surrounding communities and helps identify suspects
through comparisons of known events.
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0 CALL, REDUCTION EFFORTS
ALARM ORDINANCE
The city's alarm ordinance requires any residence or business that has police, fire and/or
medical alarms must obtain an annual alarm permit and provide up to date information. The
ordinance also establishes a fine schedule for false alarms and fines for failure to register the
alarm. In August of 2012 as the Hopkins police switched over to Hennepin County Dispatch
services, false alarm billing was suspended. During this time staff at the police department
researched and instituted a new false alarm management database with the company Digital
Design Group, Inc. Revisions to the annual registration form were completed and letters were
sent to current commercial and residential alarm users. The new software will allow officers
to access critical information instantly from their squad cars should the need arise as well as
provide for more efficient management of false alarms throughout the community.
CRIME FREE MULTI HOUSING
Crime -free Multi Housing (CFMH) program is designed for rental property and continues to be
a valuable program. To become a certified CFMH property, the rental property must meet
specific criteria set out by the program and city ordinance. Requirements include mandatory
one day training for managers, the use of the Crime -free Drug-free lease addendum, criminal
background checks on prospective tenants, annual property inspections, participation in
Neighborhood Watch, physical security measurements (locks, lighting, signage), and an active
management to enforce the requirements. Failure to meet these requirements annually will
result in decertification of the property.
Currently there are seven fully certified CFMH properties in Hopkins:
Dow Towers Ramsgate Apartments
Hopkins Village Apartments
Meadow Creek Condominiums
New in 2012...Creekwood Estates!
Rosewood West Apartments
Westbrooke Patio Homes
Note: Raspberry Ridge Cooperative is working toward the renewal of their fully certified
status.
PAGE 10
2012
2011
Number of alarm calls received
282
400
Actual alarms that resulted in a burglary
1
1
Number of registered alarms
390
421
CRIME FREE MULTI HOUSING
Crime -free Multi Housing (CFMH) program is designed for rental property and continues to be
a valuable program. To become a certified CFMH property, the rental property must meet
specific criteria set out by the program and city ordinance. Requirements include mandatory
one day training for managers, the use of the Crime -free Drug-free lease addendum, criminal
background checks on prospective tenants, annual property inspections, participation in
Neighborhood Watch, physical security measurements (locks, lighting, signage), and an active
management to enforce the requirements. Failure to meet these requirements annually will
result in decertification of the property.
Currently there are seven fully certified CFMH properties in Hopkins:
Dow Towers Ramsgate Apartments
Hopkins Village Apartments
Meadow Creek Condominiums
New in 2012...Creekwood Estates!
Rosewood West Apartments
Westbrooke Patio Homes
Note: Raspberry Ridge Cooperative is working toward the renewal of their fully certified
status.
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CALL REDUCTION EF'F'ORTS CONTINUED
NUISANCE PROPERTY ORDINANCE
Nuisance property enforcement continues to be a focus of the police department and the city.
The city's rental ordinance requires rental property owners/managers to conduct a criminal
background check on all prospective tenants as well as use of the Crime -free Drug-free lease
addendum. The ordinance also includes a section regarding "disorderly behavior". Disorderly
behavior includes; Any illegal drug activity, use of vulgar language or any act that offends
public decency, verbal & physical altercations—fights, harassing communications, weapons
offenses, obstructing legal process, loud noise and any act that annoys, injures or endangers
the safety, health, comfort or of a considerable number of persons. The city notifies property
owners after one disorderly conduct incident has occurred on rental property. If a second
instance of disorderly behavior occurs at the property the owner must provide the city a
written action plan to abate the behavior. If there is a third instance within a 12 month period
at the property city ordinance allows for suspension, revocation or non -renewal of the rental
license.
In 2012, police and city inspectors partnered to investigate 74 nuisance property cases. Of
those cases, 10 resulted in a second instance of nuisance property which required meetings
and written remedy plans were submitted to the city building official. Four cases went on to a
third instance of nuisance property where eviction actions took place just prior to council
action.
In 2012 the number of 2nd instance of nuisance property cases dropped dramatically and the
total number of nuisance property cases dropped by an overwhelming 28%. The partnership
between rental property owners, managers, city inspections and police coupled with active
enforcement is working to increase the quality of life throughout the community.
JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM
The Hopkins Police Department continues it's partnership with Northern Star Juvenile
Diversion to divert juvenile offenders from the court system . In 2012, the Hopkins Police
Department referred 54 youths to the diversion program with 52% of those youths completing
the program. Northern Star Juvenile Diversion program has an outstanding success rate
reporting that 80% of youths that complete the program do not re -offend in subsequent years
(www.juvenilediversion.org).
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OUTREACH INITIATIVES
COPS & KIDS FISHING
The Hopkins Police Department recognizes the
importance of reaching out to at risk or
disadvantaged youth in our community and creating
positive social interactions with law enforcement in
an effort to prevent and deter crime. With this in
mind, we reinstituted the Cops'n' Kids fishing
program that began in the 1990's in 2011. We
continued this program in 2012.
In partnership with the Hopkins School District,
twenty elementary age children were selected from
our community who would benefit from this
interaction.
This crime prevention initiative and educational
opportunity provided these children with a
foundation of knowledge for the future where they
learn the value of outdoor recreational opportunities.
This fun filled experience provided the children with
their own fishing equipment and supplies for the
future as well as a t -shirt. A day on the lake, lunch
and a great experience helped foster life long
relationships and mentorship opportunities between
the police and the children involved.
This opportunity was funded and supported by a
grant from the State of Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources, Hopkins Police Department Crime
Fund and community donations.
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COPS & KIDS SHOPPING
In December of 2012 the Hopkins Police sponsored
the first ever "Cops and Kids — Shopping" similar to
the Shop With A Cop'" program and a spin off from
the Hopkins "Cops and Kids Fishing" event. "Cops
and Kids — Shopping" offered the opportunity to not
only make the holiday season a little brighter for our
youth, but also gave us the opportunity to create
valuable relationships with our teens —the future of
our community.
Hopkins police partnered with Hopkins Schools,
Hopkins Fire Fighters, MN State Patrol and Target
Corporation to take 20 junior high youth from
Hopkins shopping.
School counselors from North Junior High assisted
with nominating youth for the event. On December
11, 2012 Hopkins officers met up with youth after
school at North Junior High and surprised the teens
with a ride in a limo to the Hwy 100 Target in St.
Louis Park.
Teens and officers shopped for gifts for the teen's
family members and then officers surprised the
youth with an additional $50.00 gift card to spend
on themselves! Target asset protection staff from
the metro area assisted with wrapping gifts for the
teens and then everyone headed back to the
Hopkins Police Department for a pizza party.
We were fortunate to have the many businesses
support our efforts and help us make a positive
impact in the life a teen and their family this holiday
including; Target, Cargil, City Scape Limo, Wrap City
Graphics, Sarpino's Pizzeria, Northstar Lacrosse and
Markina Professional Photography.
OUTREACH INITIATIVES CONTINUED
OPERATION RECESS
Hopkins police began noticing an increasing problem at the schools, which was
also affecting neighborhoods after school. Elementary youth at both schools in
Hopkins were experiencing increases in bullying as well as disagreements and
disruptions on the playground. These incidents were spilling over into the
classrooms and disrupting learning. Hopkins police and school counselors knew
that this can lead to feeling unsafe at school and truancy (fear of going to
school). There also seemed to be a fear or lack of understanding of police and
lack of problem solving skills for youth.
Hopkins police had been given a prestigious national award and monetary gift of
$20,000 for problem solving efforts in the Blake Road neighborhood on behalf
of LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) and MetLife. The Chief had asked
staff for creative ways to use the funds that would benefit youth. "Operation
Recess" was launched!
Operation Recess is a partnership between
Alice Smith and Eisenhower Elementary Schools and the Hopkins Police.
Patrol officers spend one day per week at each school for three hours over
recess playing games with students on the playground. These games are all
inclusive, focusing on creating positive relationships between youth and
police, while fostering leadership and developing problem solving skills. The
ultimate goal of this partnership is to create an even greater peaceful
environment in the school.
Operation Recess was a huge success! Incidents of bullying on the
playground dropped dramatically — even on days when the officers were not
on the playground. Incidents where discipline action had to be taken at
school also dropped in both buildings. After much media attention to the
new pilot program, law enforcement agencies and school districts from around the country began contacting
Hopkins to find out how they could implement a similar strategy.
YOUTH ACADEMY
In March of 2012 Hopkins police partnered with the school district, Hopkins firefighters and the FBI to conduct a
youth academy for 40 teens from Hopkins High School through the Joint community police partnership (JCPP).
On an early release day, these youth boarded buses and had lunch with officers, fire fighters and FBI agents.
After lunch, interactive presentations on professions in law enforcement and public safety were given. Youth
learned what education and qualifications are required for each specific profession.
Youth later split up into two groups. One group toured the fire department with hands on activities involving the
use of equipment while the other group traveled to the police department to meet up with detectives to conduct
mock investigations and tour the police department. The groups later switched places and then all met back at
the fire department for closing ceremonies. Chief Reynolds presented each youth with a certificate of
achievement and photos were taken.
Officer enjoyed building relationships with youth while showcasing their professions. A survey of youth showed
that the really enjoyed the time they spent, learned a lot of new information and better understood the first
responders who serve them. Several youth were overheard commenting "this was really cool!".
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JOINT COMMUNITY POLICE
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The Joint Community Police Partnership
(JCPP) is an award winning program that is
a collaborative effort of the cities of
Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Richfield
and Hopkins, Hennepin County, and the
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council. The mission of the Joint Community Police
Partnership is to enhance communication and understanding between law enforcement
and multicultural residents of these cities. The success of the JCPP program in the four cities
has caught the attention of area communities. With Hopkins' diverse community, this
program is an essential part of the police department's delivery of service to its residents.
To work toward achieving its mission, the JCPP adopts four main strategies:
1. Training for community members about police procedures and laws in order to
improve community members' knowledge and understanding about what is
expected of them.
2. Training for police officers, including the provision of information about cultural
groups residing in their cities as well as Spanish language instruction.
3. The hiring of community outreach personnel, Community Liaisons who work at the
police departments, multi-
cultural Cadets and/or
multicultural Community
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4. The creation of a �.,� ., � �►
Multicultural Advisory
Committee to serve as a
communication bridge
between the police
departments and diverse
community residents.
Multi Cultural Celebration
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Funding for the Community Liaison
position and this program is
provided by Hennepin County.
Partner cities provide in-kind
support including but not limited to
providing office space and
equipment, supplies, and
supervisory staff for the
Community Liaison.
2012 Hopkins Police Department
JCPP interacted with over 1,000 people 2012 Youth Police Academy
through the following activities:
• Youth Police Academy
• Cinco de Mayo celebration
• Multi Cultural Festival
• 2 workshops on consumer rights and responsibilities
• Raspberry Festival, Mainstreet Days and National Night Out
• MAC members presented at the Hopkins Activity Center's global coffee chat and other
civic organizations
• Presentations to school, parent, civic, religious and neighborhood groups about JCPP
• Presentations by JCPP Cadet in several classes—ELL and ECFE
The JCPP program provided funding for interpreters for educational sessions on afterschool
activities and car seat safety sessions.
The Hopkins JCPP hosted law enforcement personnel from South America and Spain who were
interested in community policing, provided information to the cities interested in establishing
a similar program, participated in the DHS community roundtable, served on the Somali Youth
Summit panel on police and community relations, and presented a workshop on immigrant
outreach with other JCPP Liaisons. The process for hiring of a new JCPP cadet is currently
underway to replace the cadet who resigned in 2012.
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O
1i 1r POLICE RESERVE UNIT
The Hopkins Police Reserve Unit was established in 1968. The unit began 2012 with 9 active
members and hired 5 new reserve officers, for a combined strength of 14 members. The
reserve unit has an authorized strength of 25 members. During 2012, the reserve unit
donated nearly 3,300 hours of volunteer service to the City of Hopkins. Each reserve officer
is required to volunteer 10 hours each month to the department through a variety of
different functions.
The reserve officers perform an essential role in many areas of both police operations and
crime prevention related activities. Common activities that the reserve officers become
involved in are assisting sworn patrol officers on calls for service along with parking
enforcement, motor vehicle lockouts,
animal calls, and officer training.
Reserve officers assist with community
events within the city of Hopkins, as
well as provide assistance to many
other police agencies in the metro
area.
Some of the reserve officers are
trained in medical emergency response
and emergency driving, allowing them
to respond to medical emergencies,
personal injury crashes, fires, and
natural disasters.
Officer James Niemackl of the Hopkins Police Department serves as the reserve coordinator,
who oversees the daily operational functions. The reserve unit itself has an internal
command structure that is made up of one reserve captain, one reserve lieutenant, and two
reserve sergeants.
In 2012, the reserve officers participated in several major events including:
Race For The Cure- This annual event is held at the Mall of America in Bloomington and
reserve officers assisted with traffic control. The Bloomington Police Department pays the
reserve officers for their assistance. This money is used to assist in the purchase of needed
supplies and equipment, including bullet resistant vests.
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Hopkins Raspberry Festival- The reserve officers
presence and assistance during this annual event is
vital to the Hopkins Police Department. Reserve
officers assisted in posting no parking signs and
street closures for events. They also assisted with
many of the events during our festival, including the
Raspberry 5K Run, tent dances, Grande day parade,
and family day.
Tour de Tonka- reserve officers assisted the
Minnetonka Police Department with traffic control
during this annual event.
Harley Hopkins Vehicle Fair & Cops & Kids Shopping
(see page 12 for further information).
The Hopkins Police Reserve Officers are an asset to
the department and their dedication and
commitment to the city and community is invaluable.
PUBLIC SAFETY CHAPLAIN CORPS
The Hopkins Police and Fire Department Chaplain Corps was created in 2006. The Chaplains
are ordained members of various faith communities in Hopkins. They have been trained to
help victims and family members deal with crisis situations such as fires, fatal crashes, sudden
death events and death notifications.
The Chaplains provide non -denominational support on a volunteer basis. The Chaplains attend
regular meetings, training and ride along with members of the department on a regular basis.
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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.
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.
PROGRESSIVE - LOOKING AHEAD TO FIND NEW WAYS,
PROCEDURES, AND TOOLS TO BEST SERVE THE
COMMUNITY.
PROBLEM SOLVERS -- WE ARE COMMITTED TO
IDENTIFYING AND SOLVING PROBLEMS THROUGH BUILDING
POSITIVE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.