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Annual Report

2016

Chief Steve Conrad

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MISSION It is the mission of the Louisville Metro Police Department to deliver professional, effective services, fairly and ethically, at all times, to all people, in order to prevent crime, control crime and enhance the overall quality of life for citizens and visitors. We will encourage and promote community involvement on all levels to achieve these ends.

VALUES

Making the Community our Primary Focus We are committed to a police-community partnership in providing the delivery of police services. We shall accept a leadership role in developing relationships with the citizens of our community that foster mutual trust and open communications.

Ethical Behavior and Accountability We shall perform our duties with an unwavering commitment to integrity, professionalism and dependability. We will be accountable to those we serve for our decisions and actions.

Trustworthy We embrace honesty and openness with the community as vital to securing the public’s trust. Without reservation, we will adhere to a code of conduct that promotes truthfulness and straightforwardness.

Respect for All People We manifest commitment to justice, equal treatment of individuals, tolerance for and acceptance of diversity by demonstrating respect for human dignity and rights.

Objectivity We are committed to the fair and impartial enforcement of all laws. We value treating all persons equitably and without bias, with the highest regard for individual and constitutional rights.

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On June 10, 2016, as our community gathered along city streets to mourn Muhammad Ali’s final journey through his hometown, I witnessed something I hadn’t seen in 30 years of policing ‐‐ and people from around the world saw it too. In the midst of continued national tensions between members of the community and police, citizens from all walks of life set aside any differences and came together as a family to mourn a local legend. The mourning turned into a celebration of the life of Ali who started in boxing because a Louisville Police officer simply took the time to encourage and mentor him. The community took that spirit and rallied behind LMPD. I saw scores of our officers receiving high fives and hugs and posing for pictures and giving autographs. We witnessed what Lonnie Ali said to the world as she eulogized her husband, “America must never forget that when a cop and an inner‐city kid talk to each other, then miracles can happen.” Louisville Metro Director of Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods, Rashaad Abdur‐Rahman, recently said, “Ali week didn’t come to us, it was within us.” I believe our community can find that spirit within us again. So as I present the 2016 Annual Report, I do so with confidence that greater days are ahead of us. The men and women of the LMPD are doing amazing work despite facing a number of challenges this past year. We have experienced significant change over the past year, from the implementation of body‐worn cameras, switching to twelve hour shifts, organizational and unit restructuring, all while experiencing the largest increase in violence ever in our community. These challenges have occurred during a time when assaults on officers and public scrutiny of police seem ever increasing. While many of these challenges have been hard, I believe wholeheartedly that the LMPD is one of the nation’s finest police departments and I have been amazed how our members have met these challenges, pressed forward, and continued to faithfully serve our community despite challenges and criticism. In addition to many positives that have come through overcoming those challenges, the year 2016 brought us national recognition by the United States COPS Office for our progressive efforts toward building trust and legitimacy here in Louisville. Our members were invited several times to the White House to discuss our initiatives. We also received a federal grant through the US COPS Office to add ten new officers to be specifically tasked with community service efforts to enhance trust and legitimacy throughout our community. I commit to you that the LMPD will constantly strive to be forward‐thinking and progressive as we seek new and comprehensive ways to address the issues facing our community. While we continue to grapple with violent crime, I am confident the LMPD can help bring the community through this moment in time. We will press forward knowing that when the police and community come together, miracles can happen.

MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF

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Kim Kraeszig Michael Sullivan

Robert Schroeder Greg Burns

Deputy Chief of Police Chief of Staff

Assistant Chief of Police Patrol Bureau

Assistant Chief of Police Administrative Bureau

Assistant Chief of Police Support Bureau

EXECUTIVE STAFF

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LMPD ORGANIZATION

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PATROL DIVISIONS

The jurisdictional boundaries of the department are divided into eight (8) patrol divisions and include one (1) mobile division. Division responsibilities include the protection of life and property of the citizens, enforcement of the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the ordinances of Louisville Metro and the prevention of criminal activities through the constant patrol of designated beats.

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Year Violent Crime

Murder Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault

Property Crime

Burglary Larceny Motor Vehicle Theft

Part I Crime

Population

2011 4,126 51 222 1,645 2,208 31,972 7,932 21,544 2,496 36,098 665,152

2012 4,111 62 205 1,397 2,447 28,900 7,045 19,577 2,278 33,011 666,200

2013 3,722 48 177 1,450 2,047 28,940 6,934 19,918 2,088 32,662 671,120

2014 4,067 55 191 1,535 2,286 28,404 6,426 19,684 2,294 32,471 677,710

2015 4,338 80 163 1,537 2,558 28,055 6,229 18,751 3,075 32,393 680,550

2016 4,732 117 145 1,549 2,921 29,890 5,884 19,808 4,198 34,622 684,489

Percentage 2011 vs 2012 ‐0.36% 21.57% ‐7.66% ‐15.08% 10.82% ‐9.61% ‐11.18% ‐9.13% ‐8.73% ‐8.55%

Percentage 2012 vs 2013 ‐9.46% ‐22.58%

‐13.66% 3.79% ‐16.35% 0.14% ‐1.58% 1.74% ‐8.34% ‐1.06%

Percentage 2013 vs 2014 9.27% 14.58% 7.91% 5.86% 11.68% ‐1.85% ‐7.33% ‐1.17% 9.87% ‐0.58%

Percentage 2014 vs 2015 6.66% 45.45%

‐14.66% 0.13% 11.90% ‐1.23% ‐3.07% ‐4.74% 34.05% ‐0.24%

Percentage 2015 vs 2016 9.08% 46.25%

‐11.04% 0.78% 14.19% 6.54% ‐5.54% 5.64% 36.52% 6.88%

UCR PART I CRIME 2016

The information contained in this report includes figures extracted from LMPD’s Records Management System (RMS) and is calculated by the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Standards (UCR). This information will not match any figures published within the FBI’s Semi-Annual and Annual Crime in the United States Report. Figures within the FBI’s Crime in the United States Report are static figures calculated at one point in time while figures within this report, are obtained from the live RMS system and include any updates to reports not reflected within the published Crime in the United States Reports. All data provided reflects solely incident reports taken within

the jurisdiction of Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) and does not include statistics from other cities within Jefferson County, Kentucky unless the incident report was taken by an LMPD official and is chronicled in LMPD’s Records Management System. Population counts are as reported by the FBI's Crime in the U.S. Annual

Report (Table 8). Projected Population is calculated as the summation of the median of the annual percent change in population and 2015's population.

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4,126 4,111 3,7224,067

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YTD UCR Violent Crime Comparison

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YTD UCR Property Crime Comparison

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PATROL BUREAU COMMANDERS

FIRST DIVISION Major Andrea Brown

SECOND DIVISION Major Jimmy Harper

THIRD DIVISION Major Frank Hardison

FOURTH DIVISION Major Ryan Bates

FIFTH DIVISIONMajor Shara Parks

SIXTH DIVISIONMajor Tandeta Hettich

SEVENTH DIVISIONMajor Mike Bogan

EIGHTH DIVISIONMajor Tom Dreher

NINTH MOBILE DIVISION Major Kevin Thompson

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PATROL BUREAU

The table below details statistical data summarizing the LMPD’s reported crime based on preliminary UCR data.

2015 2016 Percent Change Homicide 80 117 +46.25% Rape 163 145 -11.04% Robbery 1537 1549 +0.78% Aggravated Assault 2558 2921 +14.19% Violent Crime 4338 4732 +9.08% Burglary 6229 5884 -5.54% Larceny 18751 19808 +5.64% Motor Vehicle Theft 3075 4198 +36.52% Property Crime 28055 29890 +6.54% Part I Crime 32393 34622 +6.88%

The Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) recorded a 6.88% increase in Part l Crime for 2016. Property crimes increased by 6.54% and violent crimes increased by 9.08%. Most notably, Louisville Metro experienced 118 homicides in 2016. The LMPD Patrol Bureau implemented a variety of strategies to prevent and control crime. Patrol division commanders and their staff analyze crime on a daily basis. They also enlist help from the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) and Crime Information Center (CIC), as needed. Division resources are allocated based on current and historical analysis. All eight patrol divisions conduct shift details to prevent and control crime. Several divisions have utilized mini task forces to address crime issues as they arise. These efforts are supplemented by the Ninth Mobile Division, division support units (i.e. Division Resource Officers (DROs), Downtown Area Patrol (DAP), Housing Authority Liaison Officers (HALOs) and the LMPD Support Bureau. The Ninth Mobile Division continues to focus their efforts on violent crime and targeting Louisville’s most prolific offenders. Detectives have also worked closely with Federal partners to ensure that the most effective sentences are pursued through court proceedings with the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office or the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Partnerships have been strengthened and regular meetings take place to address violent criminals who have been arrested in Jefferson County while armed. In 2016, the Ninth Mobile Division seized 536 firearms. In order to successfully prevent and combat crime, the LMPD Patrol Bureau regularly seeks out ways to improve community relations. Officers are directed to provide foot patrols on their beat in order to encourage citizen interaction. Bike and ATV patrols are also utilized, whenever possible. In addition to multiple Block Watches and Neighborhood Associations, each division has a Citizens’ Advisory Board, which provides a forum for open dialog between law enforcement and community leaders. During 2016, the LMPD hosted multiple 21st Century Policing forums, youth chats, and other initiatives. All eight patrol divisions also hosted Coffee with a Cop forums, crime prevention seminars, National Night Out celebrations, and a variety of other philanthropic and outreach efforts. In the summer of 2016, each division began participating in weekly peace walks to build trust and strengthen relationships with citizens. Likewise, Chief Steve Conrad conducted weekly Chief’s walks with his command staff. Late in 2016, the Community Policing Unit was formed, which will provide a substantial boost to LMPD’s community policing efforts.

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MEDIA & PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE

The Media and Public Relations Office acts as a liaison with local and national media. Events documented in the national spotlight in recent years highlight the importance of timely and cooperative police‐press relations. The Media and Public Relations Office is recognized throughout the media and many law enforcement circles for their progressive efforts to be transparent by disseminating timely and accurate information regarding matters of public interest and concern. The office routinely coordinates press conferences, reviews newsworthy items for release to the media and coordinates media requests for articles or programs involving the department. For 2016, the Media and Public Relations Office:

• Handled 6,031 media inquiries. • Distributed 262 press releases. • Held 38 press conferences. • Had 186 national news stories involving the department. • Coordinated 155 feature news stories. • Processed 348 open records requests.

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LEGAL ADVISOR’S OFFICE

Mr. Wm. Dennis Sims Legal Advisor

The Legal Advisor’s Office provides legal advice and guidance to departmental staff and members regarding matters of criminal and civil law. The Legal Advisor’s Office also assists the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office and Metro Risk Management Office with resolving civil suits and claims against the department and its members. The Legal Advisor’s Office:

Reviews all departmental Administrative Incident Reports (AIR) and forfeiture requests.

Receives copies of all search warrants obtained by officers and reviews and delivers them to the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office.

Reviews new and revised Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to ensure compliance with criminal and civil law.

Reviews all Professional Standards Unit (PSU) investigations and participates in all disciplinary matters before the Merit Board.

Prepares and teaches legal updates for annual mandatory in‐service training for all officers.

In 2016, the Legal Advisor’s Office:

Reviewed 112 Professional Standards Unit (PSU) cases.

Reviewed 179 Division and Court Liaison Office (CLO) disciplinary cases.

Reviewed 12 Public Integrity Unit (PIU) cases.

Received, logged, reviewed and processed 1,514 Search Warrants.

Received, logged and reviewed 90 Consent Search forms.

Received, logged and reviewed 74 Authorization of Property Owner forms.

Received, logged and reviewed 326 Covenant Not to Sue forms.

Received, logged, reviewed and processed 345 Forfeiture Requests.

Assisted the Jefferson County Attorney's Office with the processing, investigation and preparation for 54 new civil suits against the department, its members and other Metro Government departments. We continue to assist with pending claims from previous years.

Assisted Metro Risk Management with the processing and investigation of 73 new loss and/or damage claims against Metro Government. We continue to assist with pending claims from previous years.

Represented the department in 4 Louisville Metro Police Merit Board/Disciplinary Appeal matters.

Taught Legal updates to 27 LMPD mandated In‐Service training classes.

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SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

Major Eddie Jones Commander

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS UNIT (PSU)

The Public Integrity Unit (PIU) is responsible for conducting investigations on any Louisville Metro employee suspected of committing a felony. Additionally, the unit is responsible for conducting and/or monitoring all criminal investigations involving department members. The PIU also investigates:

All incidents involving the discharge of firearms by or against an officer, regardless of injuries.

Felony assaults with deadly weapons or dangerous instruments resulting in death or serious physical injury against department members while in the performance of their official duties.

In‐custody deaths.

Fatal and life‐threatening injury collisions resulting from pursuits and any fatal collision involving Metro Government‐owned vehicles.

PUBLIC INTEGRITY UNIT (PIU)

The Professional Standards Unit (PSU) is responsible for conducting internal, administrative investigations of department members. In 2016, the unit opened 112 cases and closed 53 cases. Seventeen of the newly opened cases were the result of a citizen complaint and 95 cases were initiated by the Chief of Police.

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Major Lavita Chavous Commander

SUPPORT BUREAU

MAJOR CRIMES DIVISION

The Major Crimes Division Commander is responsible for planning the department’s response to unusual criminal activities and coordinating the activities of the following units.

Homicide Unit The Homicide Unit is divided into three (3) squads:

Homicide Squad

Cold Case Squad

Missing Persons Squad Robbery/Financial Crimes Unit

The Robbery/Financial Crimes Unit is divided into two (2) squads:

Robbery Squad

Financial Crimes Squad Crimes Against Children Unit (CACU)

The Crimes Against Children Unit (CACU) is divided into three (3) squads:

Sexual Abuse Squad

Physical Abuse Squad

Internet Crimes Against Children Squad

Special Victims Unit (SVU) The Special Victims Unit (SVU) is divided into three (3) squads:

Domestic Violence Squad

Sex Crimes Squad

Crimes Against Seniors Squad

Forensic Investigations Forensic Investigations is divided into the following:

Crime Scene Unit (CSU)

Latent Print Squad

Video Forensics and Analysis Squad (VFAS)

Polygraph Squad

Photo Lab

Transcribers

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In 2016, Louisville Metro saw a spike in violent crime, specifically homicide. The unit investigated 124 homicide cases; 7 of these were determined to be non‐criminal and 118 were criminal. The clearance rate of criminal homicides was 56%; clearing 65 out of 118 homicides.

In 2016, 40% of the homicide victims were under the age of 26 and 48% of those arrested for murder were between the ages of 15‐25, thus highlighting an issue when it came to juveniles and violent crime.

The Homicide Unit took on an enormous task and began to investigate all shootings in Louisville Metro. This included the addition of 10 detectives and 2 sergeants. The unit investigated 407 non‐fatal shootings and saw a clearance rate of about 30%. In addition to investigating homicides and shootings, the unit investigated 214 suspected overdose deaths, 112 suicides, several cold case homicides, and hundreds of missing persons reports.

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ROBBERY SQUAD

FINANCIAL CRIMES SQUAD

The Robbery Squad investigated 193 business and bank robberies in 2016, which was an increase of 8% from 2015. Included in those figures are 26 bank robberies, 20 of which were cleared with an arrest, for a 77% clearance rate. The squad had an overall clearance rate of 59% in 2016, clearing 113 of the 193 cases investigated. In addition, the squad cleared 8 cold cases during 2016; 2 cases from 2013; and, the rest were from 2015. Detectives also gained confessions to robberies that occurred in Clarksville, Tennessee and Franklin County, Kentucky, both occurring in 2016.

The Financial Crimes Squad worked 1,654 cases in 2016 and secured $2,593,625 in court‐ordered restitution to victims. The squad also made 172 felony arrests and obtained 122 convictions. Detectives in the squad worked with the U.S. Secret Service Financial Crimes Task Force and the FBI Financial Crimes Task Force. These partnerships have resulted in multiple convictions.

Theft of Identity, 661, 40%

Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card, 546, 33%

Forgery, 141, 8%

Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 162,

10%

TBD/TBUT, 127, 8%

Other, 17, 1%

Financial Crimes By Types of Cases

Yearly Business Robbery Comparison

Year YTD

Business

Robberies

YTD Bank

Robberies 2016 193 26 2015 178 13 2014 232 23 2013 195 24 2012 219 34 2011 175 21

Banks13%

Gas/Food Marts33%

Restaurants19%

Speciality Stores35%

Bank Drops0%

Business Types

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The Crimes Against Children Unit (CACU) investigated a total of 438 child abuse cases during 2016, compared to 550 in 2015. A total of 13 detectives were responsible for clearing 408 of those cases. They made a total of 84 arrests or indictments of child abusers and served multiple search warrants, with DNA and electronic evidence being the main focus of most of those warrants. CACU detectives received specialized training in Child Abuse Investigations and Interview and Interrogation of Child Sex Offenders that assisted them in maintaining a high clearance rate. Members of CACU also participated in the Mayor’s Annual Give‐a‐Day by volunteering their time at a local residence facility for local homeless families. They cleaned the playground, gym, classrooms, stripped floors, and cleaned walls. The overall effort of the entire unit made it successful. The CACU also donated various clothing items and toys for kids who live at the facility.

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The CACU Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force has two cybercrimes detectives assigned to the FBI Child Exploitation Task Force and the Kentucky State Police ICAC Task Force. These detectives focus on cybercrimes involving the exploitation of children and more specifically on child pornography and child trafficking. The ICAC detectives were very proactive in their investigations, using advanced equipment and software to seek out perpetrators who exploit children. They also received hundreds of cybertips (cybercrime tips) from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Each tip must be thoroughly investigated and each piece of evidence reviewed by a detective. Those cases average hundreds to hundreds of thousands of images and videos, becoming a very time and labor intensive investigation.

Another focus for the ICAC is community outreach and education. Detectives made 25 presentations to various community, schools, and church organizations to educate adults and children on the dangers of the Internet and the best safety practices to keep kids safe. It’s estimated that these detectives reached approximately 2,000 people during these presentations. Human Trafficking was again a hot topic for members of the CACU and ICAC in 2016. Several activities were conducted in an attempt to address the issues. Members of the CACU and ICAC were actively involved with the Louisville Metro Human Trafficking Task Force, attending several meetings to discuss how to combat the problem. Detectives, along with members of the FBI ICAC Task Force, LMPD Metro Narcotics Complaint Response Unit (CRU), and CACU detectives participated in a crime initiative called “Operation Cross Country”, a national crime initiative combating child trafficking and exploitation.

INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN (ICAC)

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SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT (SVU)

The Special Victims Unit (SVU) is divided into three squads: the Domestic Violence Squad, the Sex Crimes Squad and the Crimes Against Seniors Squad. The SVU investigated 5,071 cases in 2016, up from 4,201 cases in 2015.

The Domestic Violence Squad investigated 4,621 cases in 2016 which was an increase of 864 cases from 2015. The squad’s caseload increased 62% in the last 2 years. Approximately half of this increase is due to new legislation which now includes dating relationships in domestic violence law. The Sex Crimes Squad investigated 298 cases. In 2016, the charge of rape accounted for the highest percentage of cases worked at 47.9%. The Crimes Against Seniors Squad investigated 152 cases in 2016, similar to the 159 cases investigated in 2015. Caregiver and contractor exploitation decreased, but family and acquaintance exploitation increased. We believe the decrease in contractor exploitation was a direct correlation to presentations given to senior groups and neighborhood organizations. Detectives continue to work diligently in court with 37 convictions and recovered $221,956 in restitution for senior victims. The crime clearance rate was 89%. The highest number of cases continues to be financial exploitation, and family members continue to be the highest numbers of offenders against the senior victims.

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CRIME SCENE UNIT

(CSU)

The polygraph examiners performed 669 examinations in 2016. The exams consisted of criminal and pre‐employment examinations. During 2016, the polygraph examiners were involved in assisting 51 criminal cases through their examinations.

The Crime Scene Unit (CSU) answered 13,738 calls for service and completed 8,688 original and supplemental reports for the LMPD. There was a significant increase in the number of calls for service and the reports that were generated compared to 2015. The National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) Program automates ballistics evaluations and provides actionable investigative leads in a timely manner. To use NIBIN, technicians enter ballistic evidence into the Integrated Ballistic Identification System (IBIS). These images are correlated against the database in a similar fashion as fingerprints are evaluated. This program has been extremely successful and continues to expand and provide important investigative leads to LMPD. For 2016, the unit examined 2,282 exhibits, producing 398 cases being tied to NIBIN leads.

The Video Forensic and Analysis Squad (VFAS) worked a total of 699 cases. The VFAS consists of retrieving videos and digital evidence and enhancing photos for detectives to use for wanted posters and emails. The VFAS has assisted law enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and Indiana.

The Photo Lab handled 4,338 requests for pictures from the Digital Image Management System (DIMS), 2,954 CD/DVD requests, and produced over 102,000 picture prints in 2016. The Photo Lab services the requests of the LMPD and multiple outside agencies.

FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS

POLYGRAPH UNIT

PHOTO LAB

VIDEO FORENSICS AND ANALYSIS SQUAD (VFAS)

TRANSCRIBERS

The transcribers completed 153 documents, which accounted for over 5,897 pages of transcription. They completed work for all of the LMPD and for multiple local and federal agencies.

LATENT PRINT SQUAD

The Latent Print Squad assists with the photographing, preserving, analyzing and processing of latent fingerprint evidence. The squad performed 1,124 latent exams throughout the year, producing 231 hits or identifications. They also assisted outside agencies 111 times in 2016.

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Major Don Burbrink Commander

The Narcotics Division is divided into 3 operational units: the Major Case Investigation Unit, the Complaint Response Unit and the Support Unit. In 2016, the Narcotics Division had many changes, beginning with the relocation of the entire unit. The Narcotics Division had been housed in its previous location for over 30 years. Also in 2016, the Narcotics Division was expanded to include 24 more detectives and 3 more sergeants that formed 3 Street Enforcement Squads. These squads handle all of the complaints from the Tip Line, the Chief’s Office, the Mayor’s Office, members of Metro Council, the division majors, and any other complaints that come in. The reorganization has allowed the Narcotics Division to put a bigger emphasis on street‐level narcotics dealing from residences and locations. The detectives are given more time to develop investigative information in order to strengthen cases on drug dealers.

JANUARY ‐ DECEMBER 2015

JANUARY – DECEMBER 2016

FELONY DRUG ARRESTS: 589

FELONY DRUG ARRESTS: 608

SEARCH WARRANTS: 245

SEARCH WARRANTS: 196

FORFEITURES/SEIZED (CASH): $4,913,964.75

FORFEITURES /SEIZED (CASH): $3,942,007.89

FIREARMS: 153 FIREARMS: 178

PRESCRIPTION PILLS SEIZED: 15,933.5 pounds of various pills Drug Toss 898 pounds of various pills

PRESCRIPTION PILLS SEIZED: 13,657.95 pounds of various pills Drug Toss 2,507 pounds of various pills

MARIJUANA: 9,986.62 pounds (326 Pot Plants)

MARIJUANA: 8,020.99 pounds (417 Pot Plants)

METHAMPHETAMINE: 231.18 pounds METHAMPHETAMINE: 416.69 pounds

COCAINE: 187.93 pounds

COCAINE: 327.32 pounds

HEROIN: 87.83 pounds

HEROIN: 115.47 pounds

NARCOTICS DIVISION

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MAJOR CASE INVESTIGATION UNIT

The Major Case Squad conducts short‐term and long‐term narcotics and weapons violation investigations. The Major Case Squad investigates organized criminal enterprises involved in criminal activity, including narcotics and weapons.

YTD

# of investigations 199

# of cases cleared criminally 154

# of cases cleared administratively 27

$ amount of property recovered $1,403,119

The Airport Interdiction Team enforces controlled substance violations that occur through interstate and international commerce. The team has been working with the Major Case detectives in a number of high profile cases and working with all of our task force officers to assist Federal partners in large cases. Major Case detectives worked with the Airport Interdiction Team on a number of high‐profile cases in 2016.

YTD




# of controlled deliveries made 34

# of boxes forwarded 124

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COMPLAINT RESPONSE UNIT (CRU)

The Complaint Response Unit (CRU) is divided into 2 squads: The Narcotics Complaint Squad and the Script Squad. The CRU continues to work with the FBI and the Attorney General’s Office. Narcotics Complaint Squad

YTD

Street value of controlled substance $610,000

# of arrests 351

# of meth lab sites cleaned up 0

# of drug evidence transaction events 201




Script Squad

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# of arrests 380



# of drug toss events 14

SUPPORT UNIT

The Pawn Investigations Squad conducts physical examinations of pawn shops and secondhand dealers, inspects the records of pawn shops and secondhand dealers to verify compliance with applicable state statutes and local ordinances, and assists members with issues associated with pawn shops and secondhand dealers, or property from pawn shops.

YTD

Total # of cases 1,124

# of cases closed 1,111

$ amount of property recovered $486,051

LMPD assist 995

Other assist 224

# of inspections 729

# of Pawn Cards entered 225,830

# of hold investigations 1,124

# of items recovered 1,630

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The Technical Operations Team provides operational support of all specialized investigative equipment and provides specialized equipment and expertise in matters regarding electronic surveillance.

YTD

# of technical cases worked 608

# of technical hours worked 3,030

Metal Theft Investigations conducts inspections of metal salvage and scrap dealers to verify compliance with applicable state statutes and local ordinances and assists members with issues surrounding metal/salvage locations and their role in ongoing investigations.

YTD

Total # of cases 373

# of cases opened 38

# of cases closed 33

$ amount of property recovered $38,300.00

LMPD assist 186

Other assist 187

# of inspections 193

# of arrests 14

Auto Theft Investigations inspects impounded vehicles to determine if they are stolen or if they contain stolen property. Auto Theft Investigations provides technical and investigative support for auto theft investigations and provides assistance to personnel of the LMPD and other agencies, as requested, on issues of motor vehicle identification and stolen property.

YTD

Total # of cases 413

# of cases opened 76

# of cases closed 30

# of vehicles recovered 105

LMPD assist 46

Other assist 65

# of inspections 82

# of arrests 15

# of holds 18

Citizen assist/referrals 6

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SUPPORT UNIT

Homeland Security coordinates departmental compliance with national preparedness goals, as directed by the Office of Homeland Security. Homeland Security shall also act as the departmental liaison with the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF). The Clandestine Lab Enforcement Team (CLET) is made up of laboratory‐certified narcotics detectives who must be present prior to entry at locations with suspected clandestine labs. Clandestine labs shall be treated as hazardous material sites and officers shall follow the procedures outlined in policy. In 2016, the CLET had 22 meth lab recoveries. Clandestine labs include those that manufacture methamphetamine, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), Fentanyl, desmethylprodine (MPPP) and other dangerous drugs. All clandestine labs share common hazards and pose a serious danger to responders and surrounding neighborhoods. The most common form of exposure is inhalation.

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Major Curtis Flaherty Commander

TRAFFIC UNIT

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

The Traffic Unit accomplished the following in 2016:

23,244 citations written

1,191 written warnings issued

2,224 non‐fatal accidents worked

84 fatal accidents investigated that resulted in 88 fatalities

1,472 commercial vehicles inspected – with 31% put “out of service”

3,335 motorists assisted

192 DUI arrests

1,387 abandoned vehicles marked for tow on interstates, with 688 actually towed

164 details worked or assisted with

Helped supplement divisions with extra traffic patrol in the form of directed patrols

The Traffic Unit continues to work closely with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), jointly participating in numerous presentations to area schools, as well as the Annual MADD Vigil for those killed by drunk drivers and the victims’ families. They also worked closely with the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety for the Drive Sober Campaign.

The Traffic Unit continues its partnership with the County Attorney’s Office to create a positive change in DUI offenders. Traffic officers made presentations to both adult and juvenile offenders in diversion programs. In addition, traffic officers put on “mock crashes” at various schools and other interested entities.

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The Community Events Unit plans and manages medium to large special events that require police assistance. These events include runs, walks, festivals, parades, sporting events, and presidential protection details. The unit worked 121 events, resulting in 170 detail days in 2016. Some of the most significant community events for 2016 were the Triple Crown of Racing; Thunder Over Louisville; Derby Mini Marathon; Pegasus Parade; Kentucky Oaks & Derby; Mayor’s Hike, Bike, and Paddle; Kentucky State Fair; Light up Louisville; and, KFC Yum Center events.

The Community Policing Unit has the primary responsibility of enhancing the department’s community policing initiative by building public trust and addressing crime issues. The unit is made up of the following:

Community Policing Officers: Community Policing Officers work on a comprehensive plan with

community organizations to reduce crime through partnerships, problem solving and non‐

enforcement strategies. Officers participated in Coffee with a Cop; Little Hand‐Little Feet; Stop Teen

Violence Program (STVP); G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance education and Training); and the No Girl Lost

Mentoring Program, to name a few.

Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS): VIPS provides volunteer civilian support to any unit within the

department during non‐enforcement operations and provides on‐site assistance during major

events. VIPS worked a total of 19,716 hours for 2016 which was 6,150 more hours than in 2015.

Citizens Police Academy (CPA): Provides education to the public, both at the adult and youth levels,

regarding police‐related services. Adult graduates of the CPA may apply for membership to the CPA

Alumni Association. There were 198 citizens that graduated from the CPA in 2016.

Police Athletic League (PAL): Organized, educational, and sports‐related activities for youths.

Specialty Vehicles: The department’s show vehicles include the 574‐LMPD Crime Tip Car (Mustang),

the Crime Buster Car (Crown Victoria), and the static helicopter display.

Neighborhood Watch: Neighborhood watches around the Louisville Metro area. There are currently

945 Neighborhood Watches.

School Resource Officers (SROs): The SROs will be employed through a contract between the

department and Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS). Officers receive specialized training to work

with youths at schools.

COMMUNITY POLICING UNIT

COMMUNITY EVENTS UNIT

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BOMB SQUAD

DIGNITARY PROTECTION TEAM (DPT)

The Dignitary Protection Team (DPT) conducts protective details and threat assessments. Investigations consisted of threats against government officials, threats on individuals with high profiles and threats with the potential of mass casualties. These investigations were highly successful. The DPT conducted 49 protective details, 24 threat assessment cases, 13 training dates, 3 in‐service classes, and multiple days for individual detail advances and threat cases in 2016.

SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION

The Bomb Squad provides the identification, recovery, transportation and disposal of explosives and suspected explosive devices. The Bomb Squad accomplished the following in 2016:

Total Calls for Service/Activities ‐195

Presentations/Static Displays ‐ 57

Bomb Sweeps ‐ 45

Suspicious Packages/Suspected IED’s/Hoax Devices: 27

Explosive/Ordnance/Gun Recoveries‐ 23

Bomb Squad Details ‐ 13

SWAT/HNT Callouts ‐ 10

Joint Swat/Bomb/FBI Training‐ 9

Search Warrants‐ 6

Active Shooter Responses‐ 1

Explosive Disposals‐ 2

IED’s/Chemical Bombs‐ 1

Major Todd Kessinger Commander

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DIVE TEAM

HOSTAGE NEGOTIATION TEAM (HNT)

The Dive Team provides for the recovery of property, injured persons and corpses within the waters of the department’s jurisdiction. In 2016, the Dive Team had 13 callouts and 5 details. They received 16 days of training.

RIVER PATROL UNIT

The River Patrol Unit provides waterborne law enforcement services and emergency assistance on 37 miles of the Ohio River and its tributaries within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan area. Falling under the Special Operations Division of the LMPD, the River Patrol Unit patrols 365 days a year, utilizing various patrol vessels, depending upon the weather. All of the unit’s personnel are certified by the National Association of State Boating Law Administration as Marine Patrol Officers. The River Patrol plays a key role in working with the United States Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security keeping the Port of Louisville safe. The River Patrol Unit is the lead law enforcement agency on the water during the summer months. During 2016, the River Patrol Unit received 184 calls for service; 32 call‐outs; had 318 self‐initiated activities; conducted 126 boat safety inspections; and towed 114 vessels in distress. The River Patrol Unit also had 16,028 critical asset checks; escorted 1,373 non‐hazardous and 688 hazardous commercial barges through the downtown Metropolitan area and conducted 2,586 facility checks. These patrols are directed in areas such as marinas, Metro Parks along the river, and islands on the river to prevent and reduce the number of break‐ins, thefts, and criminal activity in the area. The unit continues to play a vital role in the Area Maritime Security Council (AMSC) in the Port of Louisville.

The Hostage Negotiation Team (HNT) responded to 17 incidents in 2016. This is up 4 from the 13 incidents to which HNT responded in 2015. The HNT continued their effort to introduce new and valuable training to team members on Special Weapons and Tactics, Equipment and Terminology and Interviewing and Listening Skills. In addition, the HNT participated in joint training exercises with Homeland Security as well as attending the Kentucky Crisis Intervention Team Conference.

JOINT EMERGENCY SERVICES UNIT ( ESU)

The Joint Emergency Services Unit (JESU) responds to incidents involving human biological vectors and hazardous material situations that require a police presence. In 2016, the JESU consisted of 15 LMPD members and a total of 36 operations members from 15 different agencies.

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SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS TEAM (SWAT) TEAM

The SWAT Team participated in the following operations during 2016:

172 High Risk Warrants/Vehicle take downs/MIW

16 Barricaded Subjects

46 Demonstrations/Presentations

24 Details

1 Active Shooter

1 KLEC SWAT Basic Course

928 Training Hours for LMPD Mandated In‐Service (baseline hours)

The SWAT Team conducted a large amount of warrants that far exceeded any year prior to 2016. The SWAT Team, in conjunction with the Louisville Fire Department (LFD), County Fire Departments, Emergency Management Agency (EMA), and Louisville Metro Emergency Management Services (LMEMS) continued the new Rescue Task Force (RTF) Program. The team has conducted numerous active shooter scenarios with these new partners. Also while conducting these scenarios, partnerships were built with General Electric at Appliance Park, U of L at First Build, Beth Haven School, PNC Plaza, Career Development, Muslim Community Center, ADP, National Guard, Ft. Knox Adjutant General and Colonels, Center for Women and Families, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Jewish Hospital, Papa John’s Corporate, American Printing House for the Blind, Metro Health Department, Sullivan University, YUM Center, Amazon, and JCPS. The SWAT team also taught 29 weeks of active aggressor training to the entire Louisville Metro Police Department. On July 2, 2016, the team conducted 4 high risk warrants (HRWs) in the DEA and narcotics roundup of the number one most violent offender in Louisville and Cartel members. The operation had no injuries and large amounts of narcotics and currency were seized. The SWAT Team also responded to Mental Inquest Warrant (MIW) calls for service to make sure that the least amount of force was used and to ensure the consumers received the correct treatment without incident. The SWAT Team also had a unique opportunity conducting the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Conference in Louisville in August of 2016. The 2016 NTOA Conference was the largest in the history of the conference. The conference had the most attendees, courses, and financial gain. The financial impact for Louisville Metro was almost 2 million dollars.

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PEER SUPPORT TEAM (PST)

SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM (SRT)

The Peer Support Team (PST) assists departmental members who have been involved in critical incidents, such as police‐related shootings or serious injuries. The PST was extremely successful in 2016 by assisting numerous department members. Significant activities and accomplishments of the team include:

Police Psychologist, Dr. Mike Freville, served as an outstanding resource for the PST and LMPD. Officers and members reached out to Dr. Freville for assistance with personal and professional issues. Dr. Freville continues to be an outstanding resource for officers and members who have experienced critical incidents and traumatic events.

The PST and Police Psychologist responded to 6 critical incidents in 2016. PST members assisted the involved officers through the investigation process, provided information on critical incident stress, and continued to check on the well‐being of the involved officers after the incident.

The PST also provided assistance to numerous officers exposed to traumatic events. These requests for assistance came from various sources after the events had already occurred. When informed of these events, PST members “reached out” to these officers to ensure that they were coping effectively with these events. The PST and the Police Psychologist provided assistance following 21 traumatic events in 2016.

PST members coordinated and completed 12 debriefing sessions for officers and members involved in critical incidents or traumatic events. These sessions are beneficial to those involved by bringing them together and discussing the incident and stress reactions in a confidential setting.

One of the biggest responses in 2016 for the PST was to the death of one of our own, Detective Jason Schweitzer. Numerous PST members and the Police Psychologist responded to the hospital in Lexington and assisted officers and family members dealing with the loss. PST members also assisted with roll call informational sessions on loss and grief to numerous platoons and units in the Sixth Division.

The PST continues to prove itself as a valuable resource to department members. The PST strives to continue to improve and increase its availability to department members.

The Special Response Team (SRT) responds to situations that involve, or might involve, civil disturbances, weapons of mass destruction (WMD), natural disasters, and other major events. In 2016, the SRT responded to 40 details in Louisville Metro in which there was a threat of civil disorder or unrest or a crowd control issue. Some of the more significant details included the Donald Trump Rally; NRA Detail; Muhammed Ali Funeral Detail; Post‐Election Protests; and, assistance at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.

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AIR UNIT

MOUNTED PATROL UNIT

The Air Unit provides aerial surveillance, search and apprehension duties and rescue services. The Air Unit conducted the following in 2016:

Calls for service 3,140

Vehicle pursuits 39

Vehicle pursuits with arrests 15

Missing persons 65

Calls for assistance 1,165

Total arrests 127

Missions to backup specialty units 14

Rescue/Fire assists 29

Calls for service involving violence 202 (domestics, robbery, shooting ,fight)

Hours flown 861.3 The Air Unit participated in 86 details including: Dignitary visits; Thunder Over Louisville; SWAT high risk warrant support and FBI Drug Task Force; Louder Than Life; bridge opening; Assisted the Kentucky State Police (KSP); National Night Out; funeral flyovers; robbery details; Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks, and Kentucky Derby Festival events; West Louisville Appreciation Festival; numerous public presentations‐including the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of America; public schools, and Kaleidoscope.

The Mounted Patrol Unit provides patrol support by addressing quality of life issues, assisting in crowd control at public events and maintaining increased visibility in targeted areas. The Mounted Patrol Unit accomplished the following in 2016:

Number of Citizen Contacts 14,221

Number of Deployments for Crowd Control 24

Number of Hours for Crowd Control 502

Number of Neighborhood Deployments 185

Number of Hours for Neighborhood Deployments 2,421

Number of Ceremonial Deployments 5

Number of hours for Ceremonial Deployments 84.0

Number of Static Details 30

Number of Hours for Static Details 292

Number of Training Hours 2,795

Number of Citations 1

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CANINE UNIT

The Canine Unit responds to situations calling for trained police dogs, which include building and area searches, evidence/property recovery, the tracking and apprehension of suspects and searches for narcotics and hazardous devices. The Canine Unit accomplished the following in 2016:

Number of Callouts 9,983

Number of Property Searches 957

Number of Evidence Searches 139

Number of Narcotics Searches 518

Number of Narcotics Finds 247

Number of Human Searches 352

Number of Building Searches 102

Number of Tracks 128

Number of Area Scouts 59

Number of Other Searches 63

Number of Arrests (Apprehensions) when Canine is Deployed 62

Number of Canine Bites 14

Number of Bomb Searches 75

Number of Bomb Finds 0

Number of Training Hours 5,396

Number of Canine Demonstrations 49

HONOR GUARD

The Honor Guard, with the assistance of the Training Division, conducted two Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) certified Honor Guard courses where 22 outside agencies where present. In 2016, the Honor Guard represented the LMPD at 48 separate details totaling approximately 1,400 man hours, to include:

National Police Week in Washington D.C.

Funeral of Officer Jason Schweitzer

Kentucky Derby Festival Events

Muhammad Ali’s Funeral Detail

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Major David Ray Commander

ADMINISTRATIVE BUREAU

TRAINING DIVISION

The Training Division is responsible for basic training, in‐service training, firearms qualifications, remedial training, mandated re‐certification classes, state mandated re‐certification classes, career development course, legal updates, law enforcement seminars, Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) compliance, Police Training Officer (PTO) Program, Police Training Sergeant (PTS) Program and Veterans Affairs Program. During 2016, the Basic Training Section conducted 4 basic academies and graduated 86 LMPD police officers. Each recruit was provided over 970 hours of basic academy instruction. In addition to the mandated training, LMPD recruits exemplified community involvement by engaging in several community service projects. The In‐Service Training Unit introduced 10 new in‐service courses and 32 revised or resubmitted courses for continued certification. The training included the Policing in 21st Century class, which was conducted 26 times and attended by every officer. In addition, there were 41 other in‐service courses offered throughout the year covering various law enforcement topics. To advance the Training Division’s mission and values, the In‐Service Training Unit is always seeking ways to improve. Members continue to seek outside workshops or seminars and have implemented an online training program (PoliceOne Academy). The Firearms Training Section is responsible for the development and implementation of all training and curricula associated with firearms and less‐lethal weapon systems. The firearms training property includes a 24‐lane, 50 yard indoor firearms range, 2 student classrooms, staff office space, 2 conference rooms, a 2 story tactical training house, and additional land for cover course training and/or less‐lethal training. The Recruitment and Selection Unit accomplishments for 2016 included advertising efforts where they launched a digital campaign by partnering with the Red Tag Media Group targeting a wide variety of applicants. Social media campaigns using both Twitter and Facebook have proved valuable with the Public Information Officers assisting Recruitment and Selection in that effort. The unit also, launched a Radio Campaign by partnering with the Alpha Media Group which aimed to reach millennials, specifically targeting the female and minority population in our community.

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In 2016, the LMPD graduated 3 Metro Academy (MAC) Classes and 1 lateral class. Given the large number of officers needed by LMPD, the amount of female and minority recruits was notable. Continued efforts are to remain on the cutting edge of recruiting are always in place with new community partners joining the LMPD in reaching that goal every year.

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Police Human Resources is responsible for maintaining records of past and current departmental members. They handle administrative needs with regards to computing payroll, preparing reports, and hiring/terminating members. Projects completed in 2016 include the following:

Developed templates and moved sworn employees in the Patrol Bureau into new schedules in AgencyWeb

Completed a new performance appraisal system for sworn. (Roll out Spring 2017)

Audited and updated ¼ of all civilian job descriptions (required by Metro HR Policy every year)

LEAN and CPR certified for all Police HR staff

Hired 17 sworn retirees back into the LMPD along with 4 laterals and 112 police recruits

Negotiated and implemented the civilian teamsters contract

Completed a mass departmental reorganization

POLICE HUMAN RESOURCES

Ms. Cheryl Triplett

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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION

Major Eric Johnson Commander

In 2016, the Administrative Services Division saw an expansion of the Crime Information Center (CIC), Inspections and Compliance, and Technical Services. The LMPD continued deployment of Wearable Video Systems (WVS) in 2016 and have outfitted all of the LMPD patrol. The focus now is to outfit a number of LMPD support units as we move into 2017. The WVS has proven to be an invaluable tool and have assisted in court prosecutions, officer complaints, as well as in enhancing public trust. In addition, the LMPD is pursuing new in‐car camera systems, new interview room systems, gunshot detection, as well as license plate reading technology. The first ever mobile application for the LMPD was introduced in 2016 and has been a huge success.

Strategic Planning acts as a liaison with the Office of Performance Improvement (OPI) while overseeing the implementation of the strategic plan for the LMPD. Data is collected and analyzed from across the LMPD to create quarterly LouieStat reports for the Mayor and his senior leadership team. LouieStat brings individual Metro departments before the Mayor and his senior leadership team in order to identify, through consistent metrics tracking and data analysis, what the department can do to continually improve the services that it delivers to the citizens of Louisville. In 2016, the LMPD continued to participate in a number of White House initiatives to include the Police Open Data Initiative and the Initiative to Advance 21st Century Policing.

STRATEGIC PLANNING

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INSPECTIONS & COMPLIANCE UNIT (ICU)

Research & Development (R&D) conducts research, completes and conducts surveys, writes and revises policy, creates and maintains departmental forms, completes special projects as assigned by the Chief’s Office, publishes the departmental newsletter and annual report, and maintains state accreditation status. During 2016, R&D accomplished the following:

29 research requests completed

151 policies written/revised

229 special projects completed

142 miscellaneous requests

The Inspections and Compliance Unit (ICU) is responsible for inspectional service duties, which include tracking departmental inventory as well as conducting staff and field inspections. Additional inspectional tasks include the oversight of PowerDMS compliance, secondary employment compliance, and audits of court‐ordered expungements. The ICU Commander also oversees LMPD’s part‐time and full‐time Health and Safety Officers (HSOs), Research and Development, Open Records, and the Court Liaison Office (CLO). In 2016, 1,223 sworn personnel were trained on overdose response using Naloxone and were provided additional training on bloodborne pathogens. The following statistics were produced and/or tracked by the ICU for 2016:

Inspections (Secondary Employment, Workplace, Audits) ‐ 43

Health and Safety

o Exposure Incidents – 50

o Outside Agency Assists ‐ 30

o Court Orders – 18

o Trainings – 86

o PEP Medicine administrations – 16

o Gas Masks Fit Tests – 209

o Naloxone patients – 480

o Naloxone doses ‐ 688

Expungements ‐Court Orders – 7,054

Open Records

o Open Records Requests – 3,585

o Video Records – 7,515

Court Liaison

o Call to Court Line (sick, emergency, etc.) – 318

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REAL TIME CRIME CENTER (RTCC)

The Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) is responsible for monitoring MetroWatch cameras and relaying any significant activities, civil disturbances, and disorderly crowds to MetroSafe dispatchers and sworn personnel; monitoring MetroSafe dispatch communications in order to provide real‐time intelligence and information before, during, and after sworn personnel arrive on the scene of a dispatched call; providing continual analytical and tactical support for sworn personnel during critical incidents, significant activities, SWAT Team call‐outs, civil disturbances, disorderly crowds, special events, and major disasters; and researching and providing intelligence and information to sworn personnel in response to requests for information regarding ongoing investigations. During 2016, the RTCC:

Assisted officers nearly 5,500 times with information or intelligence.

Witnessed or viewed over 360 incidents caught on camera.

Assisted with information or intelligence that has led to over 100 arrests and the recovery of multiple stolen vehicles.

During 2016, the RTCC gained access to many new pieces of technology and, along with assistance from the LMPD Technical Operations Team and the Department of Information and Technology (DoIT), gained access to over 30 new camera locations.

CRIME INFORMATION CENTER (CIC)

The Crime Information Center (CIC) analyzes multiple sources of data and provides officers and detectives with actionable information to assist in their efforts in solving crime‐related issues. The CIC creates information bulletins on crimes for divisions and major crime units. The unit further provides an analysis of robbery information for division majors to help in robbery reduction efforts. The CIC continues to build on the success of information sharing among local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies as well as agencies in surrounding counties. The CIC greatly expanded in 2016 with two sides working cooperatively to address the intelligence and analytical needs of the LMPD and its law enforcement partners. In 2016, the CIC supported nearly 60 events. The CIC is tasked to track crime trends, groups, and emerging criminal threats to the community in which it serves. The CIC has been trained and is in compliance with federal law, specifically 28CFR Part 23.

Technical Services oversees the Crime Information Center (CIC), the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC), and Technical Services. The Technical Services lieutenant also acts as the departmental liaison with the Department of Information Technology (DoIT) and MetroSafe.

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TECHNICAL SERVICES

Technical Services introduced its first ever mobile app, designed for Android and iOS platforms. This app, which community members can use via their mobile devices, allows instant communication regarding crime tips, crime concerns, compliments, and complaints. A variety of links to city services and the LMPD photo gallery are also featured.

The LMPD researched and will be implementing Gunshot Detection Technology to help better respond to and mitigates gun violence. The LMPD will be partnering with ShotSpotter to enable its officers to respond to incidents of outdoor gunfire that often go unreported. This will assist in suspect apprehension, evidence collection, officer safety, and community engagement. The conclusion of the Wearable Video System (WVS) deployment occurred in 2016. The LMPD now has nearly 1,000 wearable video systems (body cameras) deployed across every division. The WVS has led to a department wide reduction in complaints and use of force incidents. In support of the LMPD’s reorganization, Technical Services worked with the Department of Information Tecnhology (DoIT) to equip 80 personnel with new computer equipment. This undertaking incorporated new technology platforms as well, including the first ever deployment of tablet computers. These will be used by units such as Community Services to be more mobile and better equipped to engage the community.

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Records Management is comprised of the LMPD Service Center, Data Integrity Unit, Records and Alarm Unit, and Expungement Unit. Each unit works to help improve the quality of data that is entered into the Records Management System to ensure compliance with state and federal standards and requirements and provide services to the public that help free up officer time and make it easier for the public to report crimes and tips. Records Management underwent a vast number of changes in 2016, moving from 3 separate locations to 701 West Ormsby, the refurbished, Edison Building. Having all of Records Management together has allowed operations to become more effective and efficient.

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RECORDS MANAGEMENT

The Records and Alarm Unit is responsible for the following: Records provides customer service to the public, law enforcement officers, government agencies, insurance companies, lawyers, and other private businesses as well as provide copies of accident reports and incident crime reports to requestors. In 2016, Records accomplished the following:

Distributed 16,358 accident and incident reports, generating $59,563 in revenue

Entered 272 accident reports

Submitted NIBRS reports to the KSP

Generated revenue for reports that were sold online in the amount of $336,285

Responded to 1,601 fax requests and 1,732 email requests for accident and incident reports

Alarms enforce the Louisville Metro Codified Ordinance Chapter 127. The ordinance governs alarm systems and requires licenses, establishes fees, provides civil penalties for violations, establishes a system of administration, sets conditions for suspension and/or revocation of licenses for alarm users, businesses, and alarm technicians. In 2016, Alarms accomplished the following:

Responded to 17,796 alarms, which is a 2% decrease from 2015

Responded to 3,899 phone calls, which was an increase of 71% from 2015

Issued citations, which generated $722,700

In February 2016, the Alarm Unit enacted the Alarm School. This program runs through the software program “Wufoo” and allows the alarm user to read a 2 page educational overview on the major causes of false burglar and hold‐up alarms, and also covers items within the ordinance that the alarm user may not be aware of. An insert on how to take the exam is included in all false burglar and hold‐up alarm notifications. The LMPD Service Center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Service Center answers calls to the 574‐LMPD (Crime Tip Line). In 2016, the Service Center started tracking all calls being received on the Crime Tip Line and began entering these calls into the Crime Tip module in our Records Management System. There was a 44% increase in tips and better tracking of the types of calls that were received. There were 518 arrests that occurred as the result of a tip. The LMPD Service Center took 15,661 Incident reports and 5,301 supplemental reports, saving 11,113 hours of time that officers’ would have spent on these calls to complete the reports. This is an increase of 22% from 2015. The Telephone Reporting Unit takes reports from the public in lieu of sending an officer, thus saving time for both officers and the citizen. Another responsibility that they undertake is making sure that all cars towed or repossessed within Jefferson County are logged in the Records Management System (RMS).

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RECORDS MANAGEMENT

The Data Integrity Unit (DIU) is responsible for ensuring that all data is entered into the Records Management System and that the data is correct. All data is reviewed to meet National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) requirements and Kentucky Incident Based Reporting System (KIBRS) requirements. A monthly NIBRS report is also produced and submitted to the Kentucky State Police (KSP.) This unit enters all handwritten arrests, citations or incident reports. The DIU is also responsible for keeping the fleet database monthly mileage report current, as well as forwarding subpoenas and requesting retired officer court pay. The DIU handles citizen issues from MetroCall 311’s program and forwards requests to the correct division or unit. Employees of this unit enter prison release notifications issued by the Department of Corrections; these notifications alert local law enforcement of convicted felons being released within their jurisdiction. Personnel are responsible for logging, processing, and submitting all handwritten court citations to the Jefferson County courthouse for processing. Accomplishments for the Data Integrity Unit were:

Performed quality assurance on 80,812 incident reports; 30,394 supplemental reports; 43,633 arrests;

and, 42,255 citations

Verified 13,396 warrants

Corrected over 20,225 errors on incident/supplement reports

The DIU saw a 5% increase in incident reports; a 12% increase in supplemental reports; nearly a 5% decrease in arrests; and, over a 25% decrease in citations. The Expungement Unit is responsible for ensuring that all names listed on court orders and juvenile expungements are removed from the Records Management System (RMS). The unit also contacts the division who made the arrest or report on the expungements to ensure measures are taken to protect the expunged individual so no report is released listing their name and charge or arrest. Weekly information is sent to the divisions of all juveniles in the RMS who are turning 23 so that copies of case files or documents related to that juvenile can be sent to the unit for archiving. Circuit Court felony dismissals are also processed by the unit and the information is forwarded to the Court Liaison Office (CLO).

# of expungements processed 6,336

# of expungements orders received 10,208

# of expungement letters mailed to divisions 6,254

# of expungement letters received back 7,020

# of juvenile expungements (in above total) 3,639

# of Juvenile Case Files received from divisions 576

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The Property Room accomplished several projects and goals in 2016. This included numerous procedural changes that were made to increase efficiency, an example being reworking its processes when depositing hazardous narcotics or materials. Capital budget projects involving the installation of 2 additional hazardous storage bunkers were also successfully completed, leading to additional space to safely store hazardous property. Finally, the biggest goal realized was the disposition of over 53,000 pieces of property, which equates to a 2% gain versus the number of items received annually (approximately 52,000). The disposition of more items annually than are received, helps to better manage the finite amount of space available for storage. Property Room highlights for 2016:

1,814 Firearms were turned over to the Kentucky State Police (KSP) for auction

Over 5,100 items were turned over to Louisville Metro Government for auction utilizing GovDeals

Over 800,000 dollars were turned over to the LMPD via court ordered forfeiture

$66,000 dollars were turned over to Louisville Metro Government

Finally, a yearly internal reconciliation schedule was completed in November and December 2016, where firearms, currency, jewelry, and narcotics were audited and accounted for.

The Vehicle Impoundment Unit (VIU) is responsible for the impoundment of vehicles that are in violation of traffic regulations, blocking streets/right‐of‐ways, abandoned in public areas, trespassing on private property or participating in illegal dumping. The VIU is also responsible for providing towing and impoundment services for vehicles identified as nuisances by the Department of Codes & Regulations and clearing streets after vehicular accidents. The unit stores vehicles involved in fatal accidents, arson investigations and other criminal activity. The VIU collects all towing and storage charges and releases vehicles on‐site. Unclaimed vehicles are disposed of at public auctions, pursuant to state law. The VIU/Fleet Lieutenant works with Metro Fleet Services to manage, operate, repair and/or replace departmental vehicles. The VIU completed the following in 2016:

19,358 Calls for Service

4,005 Calls for Service by Contractors

8,601 Vehicles Released

1,060 Citations Written

3,244 Vehicles Auctioned

PROPERTY ROOM

VEHICLE IMPOUNDMENT UNIT (VIU)

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To find current information, go to: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/police/lmpd-transparency Click on the “Employee Demographics Report”

White Male

White Female

Black Male

Black Female

Asian Male

Asian Female

Hispanic Male

Hispanic Female

Native American Male

Native American Female

Other Male

Other Female

Total LMPD

Members

Sworn 888 152 130 17 20 3 25 1 3 1 1 0 1241

Civilian 50 157 16 73 1 1 2 1 0 1 0 0 302

Total by Race/Sex 938 309 146 90 21 4 27 2 3 2 1 0 1543

Percentage by Race/Sex 60.79% 20.03% 9.46% 5.83% 1.36% 0.26% 1.75% 0.13% 0.19% 0.13% 0.06% 0.00%

Total by Race only 1247 236 25 29 5 1

Percentage by Race only 80.82% 15.29% 1.62% 1.88% 0.32% 0.06%

Males Females

Total by Sex 1136 407

Percentage by Sex 73.62% 26.38%

60.79%

20.03%

9.46%

5.83%1.36%

0.26% 1.75% 0.13% 0.19% 0.13%0.06%

0.00%

White Male White Female Black Male Black Female

Asian Male Asian Female Hispanic Male Hispanic Female

Native American Male Native American Female Other Male Other Female

EMPLOYEE DEMOGRAPHICS

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2016 AWARDS

Commanding Officer of the Year Lieutenant Mike O’Neil Officer of the Year Officer Kevin Bevil Civilian Supervisor of the Year Ms. Cheryl Triplett Civilian of the Year Ms. Amanda Dickerson Explorer of the Year Mr. Nicolas Hughes Medal of Honor Officer Kerry Ball Officer Kyle Carroll Officer John Kirk Officer Dan Montgomery Officer Brian Wyatt Medal of Valor Officer Eugenio Castaneda Detective Vadim Dale Detective Bert Delong Officer Javar Downs Detective Dominque Fearen Lieutenant Don George Detective Cole Gibson Detective Tom Hodgkins Officer Jonathan Huelsman Officer Gary Jaggers Detective Chad Johnson Officer Zachary Johnson Officer Chris Kitchen Officer Greg Mudd Detective Ryan Nichols Officer Anthony Padgett Detective Billy Pearson Detective Shane Peek Officer Chad Woods Purple Heart Officer Kyle Carroll Officer Jeromy Lynton Community Partnership The Ali Center Mr. Pat Evans Ms. Amy Rodgers Mr. Rob Stephenson

Distinguished Citizen Service Mr. Jessie Higbee Mr. Randy Pennoyer Pastor Ken Vickery Distinguished Community Service Officer Kelly Hanna Officer Chibundi Lawman Officer Sam Mason Officer Michael Parson Exceptional Merit Officer Jeremy Allen Officer Rob Andres Detective Mark Braden Ms. Sandra Breit Officer Johnny Burgraff Officer David Crask Detective William Cundiff Officer John Daniel Officer Javor Downs Mr. Eric Estes Detective Mark Final Detective Jon Fischer Officer Sara Goff Detective John Green Officer Chris Grossman Detective David Hall Officer Kelly Hanna Lieutenant Shawn Hensler Officer Nathaniel Hernandez Detective Kierstin Holman Detective Josh Hughes-Miller Officer Erick King Detective Mary King Sergeant Mike King Sergeant Rob King Detective Michelle Knight Officer Matt Koestel Sergeant Brian Kuriger Sergeant Steve Lacefield Sergeant Shannon Lauder Detective Kevin Lewis Officer Tim Likins Sergeant Bryan Luckett Detective Ben Lunte Officer Erik Marshall Sergeant Donnie Masden Officer Anthony McMahan Officer Burke Mengel Officer Joe Miller – P&P Detective Deborah Minniear

Exceptional Merit Mr. Brent Monroe Officer Dennis Poteet Sergeant Charles Robinson Ms. Theresa Roth Detective Brian Royse Officer Ariel Saylor Lieutenant Micah Scheu Detective Jason Schweitzer (Posthumously) Sergeant Shawn Seabolt Officer Mike Seymour Officer Bradley Shouse Detective Josh Spalding Ms. Candice Starcher Officer James Steffan Ms. Patsy Renee Stigall Detective John Stone Officer Alexander Thomas Detective Aaron Tinelli Officer Erik Velten Officer Tim Walker (P&P) Detective Damon Wamsley Officer Chris Watkins Detective Ryan Whitford Detective Bryan Wilson Distinguished Lifesaving –Tier 1 Officer Roberts Augst Officer Justine Bates Officer Joseph Berg Officer Clint Brake Officer Tim Davis Officer Nick Dewees Officer Larry Dison Officer Javor Downs Officer Charles Druin Officer Chris Dudley Officer Jeff Eberenz Officer Charles Ennis Officer Eric Goldschmidt Officer Malliccaaii Green Officer Christopher Grossman Officer Joseph Hardison Lieutenant Shawn Hensler Officer Paul Hieb Officer Heather Jaynes Officer Erik Kemp Officer Lance Kilkelly Officer Russell Lassiter Officer John Livers Officer Jeromy Lynton

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Distinguished Lifesaving –Tier 1 Officer Alex Mattingly Officer Steven McAtee Officer Jason McNeil Officer Dezmon Moore Detective Mark Moore Officer Chris Mostek Officer Dexter Pitts Officer Kevin Roy Officer Matt Sanders Officer Philip Satterhwaite Lieutenant Micah Scheu Officer Demiche Sewell Officer David Silverblatt Officer Luke Singleton Officer Ryan Spalding Officer Mont Taylor Officer Tulio Tourinho Officer Erik Velten Officer Sean Verdi Officer Christopher Vlahos Officer Christopher Watkins Officer Zachery Weiter Sergeant Todd Whitehead Officer Jeremy Wright Officer Robert Yoshioka Distinguished Lifesaving –Tier 2 Officer Matthew Aden Sergeant Chris Abersold Officer Chase Allen Officer Rob Andres Officer Andrea Anthony Officer Chase Barnett Officer Andre Bottoms Officer Clinton Brake Officer Joe Burden Officer Pablo Cano Officer Kevin Carrillo Officer Kevin Crawford Officer Robert Engle Officer Samantha Ernst Officer Ryan Forgey Officer Heather Fritz Officer William Garrett Officer Steven Gida Officer Eric Goldschmidt Officer Simone Greenwade Officer Thomas Hanbrock Officer Kelly Hanna Officer Joseph Hardison Officer Matthew Hayden Officer Stephanie Huffman Officer Robyn Jennings

2016 AWARDS

Distinguished Lifesaving –Tier 2 Officer Kyle Jordan Officer Lance Kilkelly Officer Kenneth Koester Officer Adam Lady Officer Timothy Lanham Officer Gage Love Officer Erik Marshall Officer Tate Mason Officer Chris Maybody Officer George McMillian Officer Kelly Murphy Officer Lisa Nagle Officer Justin Nava Officer Jonathan Noe Officer Paul Oliver Officer Rob Oliver Officer Kevin Pickerrell Officer Nick Rodman Officer Luke Shingleton Officer James Simon Officer Deandre Simpson Officer Brian Smith Officer Ryan Spalding Officer James Talley Officer Deanna Thomas Officer Damon Wamsley Officer Alan Ware Officer Athena Weber Officer Zachary Weiter Officer Willie Williams Officer Fred Wilson Officer Robert Yoshioka Officer Tevis Younger Sergeant Carmine Zoeller

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On Saturday, October 29, 2016, Detective Jason Schweitzer of the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) was struck and killed by a drunk driver in Lexington, Kentucky. Jason was a pedestrian along with Timothy Moore of Lexington when they were struck and killed. Jason started his career in 2001 and was assigned to the Sixth Division. Jason also served as the Vice President of the River City F.O.P. Lodge 614 since 2010. Jason was 37 years old and a delightful young man. He was full of life, a friend to all, and he never met a stranger. Most of all, Jason was an amazing husband, father, son, and brother. Jason will be missed. May he rest in peace.

Officer Jason Schweitzer 1979-2016

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Louisville Metro Police Department 633 West Jefferson Street

Louisville, KY 40202

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