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Fredericktown Police Department

Chief Roger L. Brown

182 S. Main Street Fredericktown, OH 43019

Phone 740-694-9222 Fax 740-694-9333 Email Fredericktownpd@fredericktownpolice.com Website Fredericktownpolice.com

2017 Annual Report

The Fredericktown Police Department serves and provides protection to approximately twenty five hundred residents, seventy businesses and organizations, six churches, a K-12 School District, and hundreds of employees who work within the corporation limits. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding service to the citizens who live, visit, work, and travel through the Village. We provide the Village and citizens with Law Enforcement coverage, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and three hundred sixty five day a year. Our 2017 Budget Appropriations totaled $425,300.00 and of that total, approximately $111,800.00 was funding received from a 3-mil, 5 year Police Levy that voters approved in 2015. The Village General Fund began receiving Police Levy Funds in 2017. The police department did not add any additional staff or receive any increase in our annual budget. The Levy Funds are earmarked for police department employee wages and benefits which frees up $111,800.00 from the Village General Fund. This allows the Village to utilize that money to repair streets, sidewalks, sewer & water project and purchase equipment.

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Staff

The Police Department serves and protects the citizens of the Village of Fredericktown with a staff that includes: (1) Chief of Police, (1) Lieutenant, (3) Fulltime Patrolman, (3) Part-time Patrolman, (1) Part time School Resource Officer

Command / Administration

Roger L. Brown, Chief of Police

Kyle Johnson, Lieutenant

Patrolman

Patrolman Ronny Flynn Patrolman Rene Joris

Patrolman Matthew White

Part Time Patrolman

Patrolman Joshuah Jones Patrolman Brandon Jacobson

Patrolman Charlie Marmet

Part time Patrolman are utilized for shift coverage, traffic details, special details and annual events.

School Resource Officer

SRO/Patrolman Kirk Tranchita

The Fredericktown Local School District funds the hourly wage of the School Resource Officer for approximately 24 hours per week while assigned to the school. The district is also responsible for training costs relating to SRO duties.

The Role of the School Resource Officer

Law Enforcement, Safety and Security, School/Community Liaison,

Mentor/Counselor, Freshman Orientation, Positive Role Model/Ethics & Integrity, Problem Solver & Youth Advocate and Leadership.

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Vehicle Fleet

The Fredericktown Police Department is supported by:

(2) Police Patrolling Bicycles (1) 2016 Ford Explorer Utility Interceptor, AWD (1) 2012 Chevy Tahoe, 2x4 (1) 2011 Chevy Impala.

All cruisers are equipped with radar units, mobile data terminals,

printers, in-car cameras, mobile radios, crime scene processing equipment & evidence collection items, lockout tools, stop sticks, traffic control devices and other miscellaneous equipment.

2017 Mileage, Maintenance, Repairs, Fuel

48,414 Miles Traveled $7,932.87 General Maintenance & Repairs $8,920.40 Fuel Costs 3,923.03 Gallons

Calls for Service

2017 – (1921) Calls for Service

2016 – (1607) Calls for Service

2015 – (1275) Calls for Service

Fredericktown Police officers are dispatched by the Knox County, Ohio 911 Dispatch Center to calls and complaints received from within the Village of Fredericktown. Occasionally, officers are dispatched to provide assistance / mutual aid to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio State Highway Patrol, outside the Village limits.

The Fredericktown Police Department has experienced an increase in Calls

for Service during the past few years, but we are not alone. Law Enforcement throughout our nation has experienced the increase as well. We at the Fredericktown Police believe, portions of the increased Calls for Service are based on an Active Neighborhood Watch Program with community members who have becoming more willing to report crimes, suspicious activity and they are working closer with local law enforcement. With community member working closely with law enforcement, officers have the ability to be more proactive rather than reactive.

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2017 Criminal Charges

January

Domestic Violence 3 Assault 2 Drug Possession 2 Drug Trafficking 1 February

Domestic Violence 2 Misuse of 911 1 Drug Possession 2 Weapons Conveyance 1 Drug

Paraphernalia 2 Assault 1 March

Unruly Juvenile 3 Domestic Violence 2 Assault 3 Drug Possession 1 Child Endangering

5 Public Indecency 1 Open Container 1 Contributing to Delinquency 2 Underage

Consumption 2 OVI 3 Curfew 4 Disorderly Conduct 1 Drug Paraphernalia 2 April

Curfew 1 Underage Consumption 1 Domestic Violence 3 Criminal Damaging 1 May

Domestic Violence 1 Menacing 1 Aggravated Menacing 1 Disorderly Conduct 1 Burglary 1 Assault 1 Falsification 1 June

Dog at Large 1 Aggravated Menacing 1 Domestic Violence 3 Curfew 3 Violation of a

Protection Order 1 Burglary 1 July

Contributing to Delinquency 1 Assault 1 Telecommunications Harassment 1 Curfew 3 August

Petty Theft 1 Assault 2 Underage Consumption 2 Criminal Damaging 6 Domestic

Violence 2 Drug Paraphernalia 3 OVI 3 Drug Possession 1 Curfew 3 September

Child Endangering 3 Drug Possession 2 Drug Paraphernalia 1 Domestic Violence 1 Theft 2 Assault 1 Aggravated Trespass 1 Dog at Large 1 October

Domestic Violence 2 Trespassing 1 Endangering Children 1 Drug Paraphernalia 1 Theft 1 November

Domestic Violence 2 Endangering Children 1 Failure to Comply 1 Criminal Trespass 2 Drug Possession 2 OVI 1 Assault 1 Disseminating Matter to Juvenile 3 Underage

Consumption 1 Aggravated menacing 1

December

Obstructing Official Business 1 Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle 1 Curfew 1 Criminal

Trespass 1 Domestic Violence 1 Petty Theft 1 Disorderly Conduct 1

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2017 Traffic Citations

Offense Code Description # of Citations 313.03c1 Red light 1 331.07a Passing on a double yellow 1 331.08a1 Changing lanes without safety 2 331.10a2 Improper Left Turn 1 331.13a Backing without safety 1 331.14a Failure to use turn signals 1 331.17a Failure to yield when turning left 3 331.19a Stop sign 4 331.34a Failure to control 6 331.34c Full time and attention 1 331.36b Loud exhaust 1 333.03a Assured clear distance ahead 1 333.03b2 Speed 25mph zone 57 333.03b3 Speed 35mph zone 3 333.03c Speed 60mph zone 17 335.01b2 Expired license. 6 months or less 1 335.072a Non Compliance or FRA Suspension 4 335.073a Failure to Reinstate 3 335.09a Failure to display / obstructed tags / no plates 1 335.10d Expired plates 9 337.01a Unsafe vehicle 1 337.27b1 Seat Belt - Driver 2 4510.11A Any DUS suspension other than FRA 6 4510.11C1b Child Support Suspension 2 4510.12A2 No motorcycle endorsement 1 4510.12B1 No operator license ever 1 4510.14A DUS of an OVI, ALS, Public safety suspension 1 4510.16A FRA suspension 6 4511.19A1A Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol

and/or Drugs. 6 4511.19A1D Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol

And/or Drugs .08 of 1 gram or more but less than .17 of 1 gram by weight of alcohol per 210 1 liters of breath.

4511.19A2A Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol 1 And/or /Drugs violator within twenty years of previously having been convicted of or pleaded guilty to.

4511.203A2 Wrongful entrustment driver is DUS 2 4549.08A3 Fictitious Registration 1

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Traffic Citation Fines & Cost Revenue

The Mount Vernon Municipal Court distributes fines and costs revenue to Villages from traffic citations. The revenue is added to the Village General Fund.

2015: Fredericktown, $6,830.00. 2016: Fredericktown, $6,025.00; 2017 (through Oct): $5,865.00

Nuisance Ordinance Violations

Fredericktown Police Department issued 97 Nuisance Ordinance Violation letters to residents throughout the Village in 2017. The violations related to; high grass, trash, construction debris, furniture, appliances, inoperable vehicles and auto parts. Approximately 99% of the residents ratified the violations immediately.

2017 Training

Fredericktown Police Officers completed approximately 623.5 hours of training in 2017, at a cost of $1,829.00. The training costs are minimal in comparison to the total training hours received and this is due to the police department taking advantage of free training provide by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office and other organizations.

In 2017 the Ohio Police Officer Training Commission, “OPOTC”,

required all certified law enforcement officers to receive 20 hours of Continuing Professional Training, “CPT”. All FPD officers completed the required CPT training and the OPOTC reimbursed the Village $2660.00 to compensate for a portion of officers hours required to complete the training.

2017 Training Completed:

o Active Assailant Conference o ALICE Instructor o BAC Data-Master Instrument o Blue Courage Series o Building Search & Clearing o Chiefs’ In-Service o Civil Liability for Officers o Companion Animal Encounters o Crisis Intervention Team o Domestic Violence o Emergency Operations Center o FMLA & ADA o Human Trafficking

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2017 Training continues:

o Interrogations & Confessions o K-9 Backup o LE Sexual Harassment o Narcan Update o Opiate Epidemic Conference o Pipeline Emergency Response & Damage Prevention o Police Legitimacy / Procedural Justice o Recertification: Firearms, Taser, Mace, Impact Weapons, AED, First Aid, AED o Search & Seizure o Stop the Bleed o Street Smarts o Taser Instructor o Threat Assessment o Trauma Informed Policing o Use of Force

Equipment / Funding

The Fredericktown Police Department transitioned from VHF to the MARCS radio platform. Fredericktown received 10 portable and 4 mobile radios at a cost of approximately $34,771.00 with grant funding obtained by Knox County 911 and the Knox County Commissioners.

Drug Task Force

The Fredericktown Police Department continues to be an active member of the METRICH Drug Task Force along with the Mt. Vernon and Danville Police Departments.

Task Force Purpose and Mission

The primary purpose of the METRICH Task Force is the coordination,

investigation and prosecution of multi-jurisdictional Narcotics / Drug Traffickers, Weapons Offenses, Organized Crime / Conspiracy Offenses, and the seizer of criminal assets.

Funding

Grant funding obtained by the METRICH Task Force provides the

Fredericktown Police Department with the opportunity to obtain equipment necessary for drug enforcement investigations and wage reimbursements for drug related investigations

2016: $2500.00, Wages Reimbursement 2017: $2500.00, Wages Reimbursement

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Neighborhood Watch Program

“OUR BEST DEFENSE IS LOOKING OUT FOR EACH OTHER”

2015 was the inception of the Fredericktown Neighborhood Watch Program. Since 2015, Village Residents and the Fredericktown Police Department continue to meet and participate in monthly & quarterly meetings.

During monthly meetings, residents discuss current events and crime

trends. During the quarterly Neighborhood Watch Meetings, keynote speakers are invited to conduct presentations while Neighborhood Watch Members enjoy a potluck lunch and learn about resources throughout Fredericktown and Knox County.

2017 Keynote Speakers

Health Commissioner Julie Miller, Knox County Health Department

Chief Probation Officer Dave Priest, Mt. Vernon Municipal Court Judge Jennifer Springer, Knox County Probate Juvenile Court.

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Neighborhood Watch Members, Boy Scouts, community members and Fredericktown Police Department staff helped beautify the Village by covering the graffiti under the Mill Street Bridge.

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Neighborhood Watch Members took a fieldtrip to the Knox County Sheriff’s office where they toured the jail.

On the 1st Tuesday in August, Neighborhood Watch Members in collaboration with the Fredericktown Police Department hosted the 2nd annual Fredericktown National Night Out Event.

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2017 Fredericktown National Night Out

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Crime Prevention

Crime prevention is a personal and community responsibility. We strongly

encourage our community members to work together, in partnership with the

Fredericktown Police Department, to keep our community safe and resistant to

criminal activity. The Police cannot be everywhere at all times, so we rely on our

community members to assist in reporting suspicious activity in a timely manner,

and assist in being a good witness when the need arises. Please join us at one of

our monthly neighborhood watch meetings to learn how you can help make a

difference. These meetings are held on the second Tuesday of February, March,

May, June, August, September, November, and December at 6:30pm at the

Fredericktown Police Department. We also hold a quarterly meeting with a

potluck meal available on the third Saturday of January, April, July, and October

at 11:00am at the Fredericktown Local Schools High School Commons area.

Please join us at one of these meeting to learn more about how you can have an

impact on the crime in your neighborhood. If you witness something that you feel

needs an immediate response by a police officer, the fastest way to reach us is by

dialing 911. However, if you have concerns in your neighborhood that do not

require an immediate response, we can be reached in any of the following ways:

To have an officer dispatched at any time, call 740-694-9222, press option #1

To leave a message on our crime tip line, call 740-694-9222, press option #8

To email a crime tip or information,

email: fredericktownpd@fredericktownpolice.com

We look forward to speaking with you about any concerns that you may have, as

the citizens of Fredericktown you are a vital piece of the crime prevention puzzle.

Home and Business Security Assessment A Home and Business Security

Assessment completed by the Fredericktown Police Department is designed to

help homeowners, business owners, operators and staff to assess the overall

security of their home and business. It covers potential areas of vulnerability, and

provides suggestions for adapting your security to reduce the risk of crime and

lessen liability.

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Crime Prevention continues

The security assessment can be tailored to fit the needs of your home or

particular business and will be conducted by Lt. Kyle Johnson, who is certified by

the Ohio Crime Prevention Association as a Crime Prevention Specialist. Lt.

Johnson also holds a certification as a Department of Homeland Security

protected critical infrastructure information authorized user. Below is just a

glimpse of the items that can be reviewed and discussed at your home or facility.

The success and longevity of your business is vital to the growth and continued

development of the Fredericktown area and we are eager to be a strategic partner

in your success. Contact us today to inquire about a free of charge security

assessment for your home or business.

Exterior Spaces

Interior Spaces

Building Access

Property and Equipment

General Security Systems

Sensor and Alarm Systems

Cash Management

Bank Deposits

Opening and Closing of Facility

Vendors and Contractors

Employee Training

Guest Security

Emergency Procedures

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Fredericktown Police Department received the Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Agency Certifications:

Use of Force, Recruitment and Hiring, Community Engagement

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About the Ohio Collaborative

In December 2014, Gov. John R. Kasich signed Executive Order 2014-06K, announcing the Ohio Task Force on Community-Police Relations after a series of incidents in Ohio and around the nation highlighted the challenges between the community and police. The task force included 24 members representing the governor, legislature, attorney general, the Supreme Court of Ohio, local law enforcement, organized labor, local community leaders, the faith-based community, business, municipalities and prosecuting attorneys. On April 29, 2015, after a series of public forums held around the state, the task force delivered its final report to the Governor, who in turn signed Executive Order 2015-04K, established the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board (Ohio Collaborative) to oversee implementation of recommendations from the Ohio Task Force on Community-Police Relations. The Ohio Collaborative, a 12-person panel of law enforcement experts and community leaders from throughout the state, established state standards – for the first time in Ohio’s history – on August 28, 2015, for use of force including use of deadly force and agency employee recruitment and hiring that can help guide law enforcement agencies in Ohio. These new standards will hold everyone accountable and instill a greater confidence with the public. The Collaborative works closely with partners, including the community and law enforcement agencies, to implement the new standards. All law enforcement agencies are expected to meet or exceed these new standards as they develop policies and procedures to meet these new expectations. The Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS), a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, communicated those new standards to Ohio’s nearly 960 law enforcement agencies. The Ohio Collaborative also provided model policies as a resource for agencies, and OCJS serves as a contact and is available to assist agencies with implementation. OCJS published a report on March 31, 2017, listing which state and local law enforcement agencies have adopted and fully implemented the new minimum standards. More than 500 agencies employing over 27,000 officers (in all 88 counties, representing 79 percent of all law enforcement officers in Ohio and most of Ohio’s metropolitan departments) are participating in the certification process.

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Police Patrolling Bicycle Unit

Fredericktown Police Department obtained a second Police Patrolling Bicycle made possible by a Grant from Walmart and additional funding from Y-NOT Cycling & Fitness.

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Fredericktown Police Department hosts a Mock Crash Event Fredericktown Police Patrolman Ronny Flynn planned and organized the mock crash event for the Junior / Senior High School students at Fredericktown Local Schools. The event would not have been possible without the assistance and participation of Fredericktown Schools students and staff, Fredericktown Community Fire District, Fredericktown EMS, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Knox County 911 Tactical Dispatch Team, Knox County EMA, Knox county Health Department, Knox County Coroner’s Office, Village of Fredericktown Street Department, Fredericktown Recreation District Air Evac, MEDFLIGHT, Snyder Funeral Homes, Hupp Stiberson Vault Company, Danville Tire, Elliston's Repair, Mike’s Fredericktown Marathon, Above the Light, Williams Flower Shop.

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2017 Fredericktown Local Schools Mock Crash

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Active Intruder Training

The Fredericktown Police Department currently has 3 officers certified to Instruct school staff & students on the ALICE Principals, “ALERT, LOCKDOWN, INFORM, COUNTER, EVACUATE”, in the event of an Active Intruder, Active Shooter or Active Killer situation. We collaborate with the Danville & Mt. Vernon Police Departments, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Knox County Emergency Management Agency, Fredericktown EMS and the Ohio State Highway Patrol to provide ALICE training to all schools throughout Knox County.

Due to the increase in Active Intruder, Active Shooter and Active Killer events throughout our state and country, Knox County Law Enforcement also provides “Run, Hide, Fight” training for local businesses, group, organization and churches.

National Drug Take Back Days

Annually the Fredericktown Police Department participates in the National Drug Take Back Days in April and October. In 2017 approximately 68 pounds of unused, unwanted and/or expired prescription drugs were dropped at the police department during the two events and the drugs were disposed of properly.

Collaborative

Knox County Domestic Violence Collaborative Knox County Child/Adult Protection Team Knox County Emergency Management, Emergency Operations Center Knox Substance Abuse Action Team, “KSAAT” Local Emergency Planning Committee, “LEPC” Sexual Assault Response Team, “SART” Safe Communities, Knox County

Memberships

International Association of Chiefs of Police METRICH Enforcement Unit MAGLOCLEN, Middle Atlantic Great Lakes Organized Crime LE Network Ohio Chiefs of Police Association Ohio Crime Prevention Association Ohio School Resource Officers Association Ohio Tactical Officers Association

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Knox County Law Enforcement Crime Tip Lines

Danville Police 740-393-3959

Fredericktown Police 740-694-9222, OPT # 8

http://fredericktownpolice.com/crime-tips/

Knox County Sheriff 740-393-3959

Mt. Vernon Police 740-393-9500

Ohio State Highway Patrol #677

Knox County Law Enforcement Non-Emergency Contacts

EMERGENCY 911

Danville Police 740-599-6888

Fredericktown Police 740-694-9222

Knox County Sheriff 740- 397-3333

Knox County 911 Dispatch 740-397-2222 or 740-397-3333

Mt. Vernon Police 740- 397-2222

Ohio State Highway Patrol 740-397-5115

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