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Hopkins Police Department Annual ReportHUPKI NS F'ULILI: DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT .Service to the Community with Honesty, Integrity and Respect City of ffopkins ftfice Depanment 1010 First Street Soutfi ❑ kopkns, WX 55343-7573 ❑ (Phone 952-938-8885 ❑ Tax952-939-1375 Michae(Y. Tsynofds, Chief of(Police Dear Mr. Mornson: I am pleased to submit the Hopkins Police Department 2011 Annual Report. This report is a review of the department's efforts in working with the community as well as statistical analysis on various crimes that occurred throughout the year. We have completed our fourth year in participation with the Hennepin County Joint Community Police Partnership and again identified many community building opportunities. We also hired a new Police Community Liaison, Mercy Das- Sulc. Ms. Das-Sulc was instrumental in the organization and planning of two new multi -cultural celebrations: the Cinco de Mayo Festival and Somali cultural celebrations. We continue to collaborate with our various multi -cultural communities in an effort to build upon the trust and relationships which have evolved. This last year the JCPP also hosted a youth academy, and conducted various educational sessions on consumer rights and responsibilities of new Americans. We continue to look forward to future relationship and community building opportunities. In addition, our Police Services Liaison, Anne Marie Buck, again won a statewide award for the second year in a row. The Minnesota Association of Women Police presented her with an Excellence in Service Award. Ms. Buck continues to be recognized for her great service to our community. During the last year we also developed a Crime Assessment & Planning initiative, which fits directly into our community policing model. These weekly crime strategy meetings include the various departments within our city, which provide us with the framework to strengthen our problem solving capabilities. Due to these meetings, we have realized the need to create a proactive policing unit to focus solely on improving the quality of life for our citizens. This proactive unit had been functioning briefly during the month of November, but due to temporary staff shortages has been suspended until the second quarter of 2012. As a result of these creative initiatives, strong partnerships and collaborations with the community, our department was successful in receiving the MetLife Foundation $20,000 grant along with a COPS grant through the Department of Justice for $242,000. These grants provide funding for additional outreach opportunities with our youth, along with the ability to hire another police officer for the department. Due to receiving these grants, we have been asked to share our successes with other law enforcement agencies so they can model many of our programs. The 2011 crime statistics indicate a decrease in both Part I and Part 11 crimes, however it is important to point out that we experienced a significant increase in calls for police services. I feel that these crime statistics reflect positively on our police department staff, which continues to provide outstanding service to our community. It is my pleasure to produce this report of activity for 2011. Respectfully Yours, Michael J. Reynolds Chief of Police Wm*ing in Tartnersfiip With the Community .An EquarOpyortunity Employer I i Calls for Service The Hopkins Police Department recorded 21,257 calls for service in 2011. This is an 11% increase over the previous year. 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 22% from the previous year, while calls regarding alcohol detox holds held steady. These calls are considered high-risk and require multiple officers to respond. Domestic disturbance calls were up 11 %; however, public disturbance calls were down 19%. The Hopkins Police Department Communications Center is staffed 24/7 to answer emergency and non -emergency calls and handle walk-in service. In 2011, 9,382 calls were received on the six 9-1-1 emergency lines. Of that total, 4,434 calls resulted in an officer response. Approximately 69% of the calls were received from wireless/cell phone devices. Wireless/cell phone calls increased 10% from 2010. Cell phone and VoIP usage continues to increase over landline phones. 700 Goo 500 400 300 200 100 0 9-1-1 Calls by Tlme of Day Total incoming calls for 2011 - 9,382 (Light Gray represents 2010 - 9,194) o° .o° o° o° o° o° o° .o° o° o° o° o° o° o° o° o° o° o° o° o° o° o° o° o° o° oti. o°y. op" 05. 1§111,11 01• oe,• °�• tio• ^ry'• �3• ^pa• 1h ^m• ,�1. ^0 ,lo;• 'y ,y� ,�j,• l• Service to the Coramui7ity, with t-fonesty, h7tegrit;� ai7d Respedf Medicals Medical calls for service in general held steady in 2011 as did the number of detoxlalcohol related holds. However, calls for mental health holds were up 19% as well as overall mental health calls for service at 22%. Hopkins Fire Rescue responded to 699 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. l�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 2011 showed an overall decrease of 4%. Part 11 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 2011 showed an overall decrease of 3.5%. Se` -vice to the Cot77vrtv3ity with t-lonestlt, h7tegrit , al7d Respect 2009.2011 CRIME COMPARISON YTDx YTD YTD 1 yC % Part.I VIo[ent, Crim® .` ..X „ 7 , 2011. k 2010. 2009,,. , ,Can"`Chan 2 yr e Homicide 0 0 1 0.0% -100.0% Rae 7 13 17 -46.2% -58.8% Robbery 12 12 17 0.0% -29.4% 'Aggravated Assault 20 14 24 42.9% -16.7% Total Violent Crimes 39 39 59 0.0% -33.9% �. � 1C,x^✓u f{.pC�el { ,Xi�'f TLG 2�k'� t t4.iiAwYtT '! t -o � .)T �_,:�yF i"v ��f (` iF..'T� .'.t P 7 fi'$'J � � � 7 Par�.1,Prope�rtypCrimesc��� *3�,.. Burglary 101 102 112 -1.0% -9.8% Larceny/Theft 363 383 289 -5.2% 25.6% Auto Theft 22 25 52 -12.0% -57.7% Arson 6 4 6 50.0% 0.0% Total Part I Crimes 531 553 518 -4.0% 2.5% Assault 149 148 159 0.7% -6.3% Forgery/Counterfeiting 17 17 27 0.0% -37.0% Fraud 53 88 69 -39.8% -23.2% Embezzlement 0 1 0 -100.0% 0.0% Possess Stolen Property 8 17 18 -52.9% -55.6% Vandalism 164 318 283 -48.4% -42.0% Weapons 10 2 5 400.0% 100.0% Prostitution 3 1 0 200.0% 300.0% Criminal Sexual Conduct 6 8 7 -25.0% -14.3% Narcotics 147 98 113 50.0% 30.1% Gambling 0 0 0 0.0% 0.0% Family/Children 7 5 4 40.0% 75.0% DUI 86 87 106 -1.1% -18.9% Liquor Violations 57 32 49 78.1% 16.3% Disorderly Conduct 77 96 90 -19.8% -14.4% Vagrancy 0 0 0 0.0% 0.0% All Other Offenses 266 170 206 56.5% 29.1% 7:76%: Total Crimes 1,581 1,641 1,654 -3.7% -4,4% Service to the Community with 1- onesty, Integilt y and Respect Below is a comparison of Part I and Part II crime statistics over the past 20 years in Hopkins. YTD YTD Y1'1�Ex1� Bart li`;Violent'Cnrne 201.1. 2001,. 1981 yr :` Chari 20 yr Chang a Homicide 0 0 1 0.0% -100.0% Rape 7 6 5 16.7% 40.0% Robbery 12 21 13 -42.9% -7.7% Aggravated Assault 20 51 26 -60.80yo -23.1% Total Violent Crimes 39 78 45 -50.0% -13.3% �,ar� 1�Prtip�rY-1-16- 9§24. Burglary 101 64 121 57.8% -16.5% Larceny/Theft 363 454 1 493 -20.0% -26.4% Auto Theft 22 109 84 -79.8% -73.8% Arson 6 8 12 -25.0% -50.0% T�Sa�, ro e I . ,9Z ;rte f�3'71042%r�.30 7%'i Total Part I Crimes P r� Hies a 531 �r� 713 755 F -25.5% -29.7% IN ,v zx.r &. Assault 149 131 123 13.7% 21.1% Forgery/Counterfeibn 17 47 17 -63.8% 0.0% Fraud 53 32 69 65.6% -23.2% Embezzlement 0 0 0 0.0% 0.0% Possess Stolen Property 8 16 19 -50.0% -57.9% Vandalism 164 254 299 -35.4% -45.2% Weapons 10 7 4 42.9% 150.0% Prostitution 3 1 0 200.0% 300.0% Criminal Sexual Conduct 6 20 39 -70.0% -84.6% Narcotics 147 74 36 98.6% 308.3% Gambling 0 0 0 0.0% 0.0% Family/Children 7 14 57 -50.0% -87.7% DUI 86 186 141 -53.8% -39.0% Liquor Violations 57 58 31 -1.7% 83.9% Disorderly Conduct 77 135 125 -43.0% -38.4% Vagrancy 0 0 .0 0.0% 0.0% All Other Offenses 266 185 84 43.8% 216.7% Total Crimes 1,581 1,873 1,799 -15.6% -12.1% Service to the Con7n�unit3t with honesty, Integrity and Respect N w E Sector Policing In 2011, the police department continued its Sector Policing program. Sector Policing, along with the development of weekly meetings called Crime Assessment & Planning (CAP), has provided the framework to reduce crime and address livability factors within the city. The overall goal of Sector Policing and CAP is to achieve accountability in all areas of our city and to problem solve on issues concerning crime and quality of life issues. The City of Hopkins is divided into four sectors: North, South, East, and West. A patrol sergeant is assigned to each sector: Sergeant Glassberg - North Sector, Sergeant White - South Sector, Sergeant Struck - East Sector, and Sergeant Hill - West 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. LOH .ZA 0 Crime 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 and we have had great success. Through the CAP meetings, the police department has identified a need for a proactive policing team. A proactive team consisting of a sergeant, detective and a patrol officer will be launched sometime during the second quarter of 2012. The main focus of this team will be to reduce low- level crimes and provide a force multiplier for our patrol staff during busier times of the day and week, This team will be very active in community outreach and collaborative efforts. Service to 67e Cotnrnivnity with Honesty, Integ ity and Respect Call Reduction Efforts 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. 2011 2010 Number of alarm calls received 400 433 Actual alarms that resulted in a burglary 1 13 Number of registered alarms 421 409 False alarm penalty fees and failure to register fines billed by the police department in 2011 totaled $10,325. False fire alarms are billed by the Fire Department. � MKfl'r.pr�� 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 six fully certified CFMH properties in Hopkins: Dow Towers • Hopkins Village Apartments • Meadow Creek Condominiums • Ramsgate Apartments • Rosewood West Apartments • Westbrooke Patio Homes Note: Raspberry Ridge Cooperative is working toward the renewal of their fully certified status. Interest in the Crime -Free Multi Housing program continues to grow. There are three properties that are continuing in the process to become fully certified. They are: Brentwood • Valley Park Condominiums • Westbrooke North Condominiums Seivice to the Commur ibt vifitn Honest3l, h7tegrity acid , -SPect 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". The city notifies property owners after one disorderly conduct incident has occurred on rental property. 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 2011, police and city inspectors investigated 103 nuisance property cases. Of those cases, 18 resulted in a second instance of nuisance property which required meetings and written remedy plans submitted to the city building official. Also, three cases went to a third instance of nuisance property where eviction actions took place just prior to council action. The number of second instance of nuisance property and notice of eviction increased from the previous year; however, the total number of nuisance property cases is down 6%. 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 $2,500.00 grant in May 2011 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. DUI Enforcement The Hopkins Police Department continued to participate in Operation )Nightcap, a DWI enforcement project funded by the State of Minnesota, In 2011, the Hopkins Police Department received $5,500.00 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. Saivice to the Cornmunity with Honest,, , integrity arra` Respect Hennepin County Traffic Enforcement Group The Hopkins Police Department partnered with 14 other law enforcement agencies in Hennepin County in 2011 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 in 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 first 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. Towards Zero Death Grant The Hopkins Police Department is also pleased to announce its first year in participating in the State of Minnesota, Office of Traffic Safety, Towards Zero Death (TZD) grant; also previously known as Safe & Sober. Total grant amount is $26,360 to be used by the grant partners - Hopkins, Golden Valley, Crystal, New Hope and Robbinsdale to focus on high visibility traffic enforcement details related to: Seat Belo Child Safety Seat, DWI, Distracted Driving, Speed, and the Foss Law (Move Over.) The grant began in October 2011. 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. 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. Follow up letters are sent by the police department to those violators. The speed monitoring trailer is also placed throughout the city to remind drivers of the speed limit. Officers initiated 5,231 traffic stops during 2011 which is double the total from 2010. This is due in part to participation in the above programs as well as increased traffic enforcement. Motor Vehicle Crashes Motor vehicle property damage, hit and run property damage and hit and run personal injury crashes showed an overall decrease of 28% from 2010. A total of 460 crashes were reported in 2011. No fatalities occurred. SGP -vice to the Community with 1-ilonesty, h7tegi ity and Respect 4 Parking Enforcement During 2011, the Parking Enforcement Officer issued 865 citations for parking and registration violations. Fine revenue collected was $ 20,901.00. This amount does not reflect monies from the number of citations issued, but rather the citation fines that were paid in 2011. 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. JiDrug Task Force The Hopkins Police Department continued its participation in the Northwest Metro Drug Task Force (NWMDTF). One Hopkins officer is assigned to the unit which is comprised of officers from several metro agencies who handle long-term narcotics investigations. In 2011, the NWMDTF conducted 141 search warrants and made 122 arrests. Marijuana and cocaine constitute the majority of drug activity. • 2517.72 grams of cocaine — up 45% • 1910.9 grams of methamphetamine — down 55% • 4444.96 ounces of marijuana — up 93% a $208,028.85 in cash was seized • $ 85,500.00 in vehicles was seized The NWMDTF also conducted 11 drug awareness presentations to a combined audience of over 450 people. The NWMDTF continues to be one of the most productive and cost effective task forces in the state. Graffiti Task Force 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 Service to the Gomrrjuj7itJ,( witf,7 F'oi7es(v, lategrity and Respect 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. There were 37 instances of graffiti reported in 2011 as compared to 148 when the program started in 2008. Funding Awards The Hopkins Police Department continued to seek and receive funding for equipment and programs from Federal, State and private sources. Funding awards were received from the following sources during 2011. $ 2,500.00 State of Minnesota, Office of Traffic Safety grant (seat belt enforcement) $ 5,500.00 State of Minnesota, Operation Nightcap grant (DWI enforcement) $ 242,266.00 Department of Justice COPS grant $ 7,469.91 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (Federal grant - ongoing) $ 6,272.28 MN Bulletproof Vest Reimbursement Program (State grant -ongoing) $ 20,000.00 MetLife Foundation Community -Police Partnership Award $ 1,200.00 — 6 students to Legionville School Patrol Camp Total $285,208.19 Service to the Community with i-ionesty, Integrity, and Res,peci r' Outreach Initiatives Cops `n' Kids Fishing Outing June 9, 2011 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 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. Cottageville Park In collaboration with the Blake Road Corridor Collaborative and other partners, the Hopkins Police Department, participated in and/or sponsored several activities at Cottageville Park located along Blake Road. In 2011, the Hopkins Police Department helped with the annual neighborhood clean up event, the Cottageville Park Garden, and held a summer bike/animal safety clinic. Girls Soccer Police Services Liaison, Anne Marie Buck, took on the task of teaching basic soccer skills to girls who attend the Ubah Academy in Hopkins. Most of the participants were seniors at the academy. Approximately 10 girls participated in the weekly sessions over a period of 3 months during the school year. Seivice to the Community with Hoi7esty, Iritegi7tw anti Respect JOINT COMMUNITY POLICE PARTNERSHiP 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, multicultural Cadets and/pr multicultural Community Service Officers. 4) The creation of a Multicultural Advisory Committee to serve as a communication bridge between the police departments and diverse community residents. 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. 2011 Hopkins Police Department JCPP interacted with over 1,000 people through the following activities • Youth Police Academy • Cinco de Mayo celebration • Somali cultural celebration • 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 SCFE The JCPP program provided funding for interpreters for educational sessions on afterschool activities and car seat safety sessions. S,envice to the Community vvith Honesty, fnteg,ity and /Resiiect 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 was initiated to replace the cadet who resigned in September 2011. Infernal Affairs The Hopkins Police Department maintains procedures for the investigation of complaints of police misconduct and violations of department rules. Captain Brent Johnson, 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 and/or the complainant specifically requests that no formal action be taken. Employees are always informed when they are the subject of an investigation. Results and findings of the investigation are always reported to the original complainant whenever practicable. 2011 Internal Affairs Investigations — No written complaints were filed against officers. Service to the Coi-m-nunity with honesty, Integrity and Respect 0 Police Reserve Unit The Hopkins Police Reserve Unit was established in 1968. The unit began 2011 with 8 active members and hired 7 new reserve officers, for a combined strength of 15 members. The reserve unit has an authorized strength of 25 members. During 2011, the reserve unit donated nearly 2, 800 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 three reserve sergeants. In 2011, 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. 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. The Hopkins Police Reserve Officers are an asset to the department and their dedication and commitment to the city and community is invaluable. Seivice To The Cornm nity with Honestji, integrity and Respect Public Safety P P 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. In 2411, Chaplains were notified to respond to eight calls for service. Service to the Comrnunity with Honesty, Integrity and Respect