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PORTLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT 2008 Annual Report

The mission of the

Portland Police Department

is to enhance the quality of life

throughout the City of Portland

by working cooperatively with all of our citizens

to preserve the peace, enforce the law,

reduce fear and promote a safe and caring environment.

Message from the Chief

I am honored and proud to have served as interim Chief in a year

marked by change and challenge. As you will see in the following pages, the men and women of the Portland Police Department rose to the challenge, serving our community with exemplary police work.

This report will give you an overview of our special initiatives this year, a summary of our recognitions for 2008 and an explanation and analysis of the city’s crime statistics.

We continue to work to improve upon our technology to better work internally as well as work proactively with surrounding communities and their agencies. We also look forward to the completion of two major construction projects at police headquarters.

The year was marked with loss, but also with gains and the department is focused on the coming year with determination and strength. I hope you will find this report informative and I welcome your input. We can always be reached at our website, www.portland-police.com. We look forward to hearing from you. On behalf of all of us, thank you for allowing us to serve such a wonderful community.

Joseph K. Loughlin Interim Chief of Police

Portland at a Glance City of Portland Incorporated: 1876 Government: City Council/Mayor City Manager: Joseph Gray City Budget: $182,668,779 Population: 64,249 Area: 26.2 square miles Portland Police Department Organized: 1848 Chief: Joseph K. Loughlin Sworn Officers: 160 Civilian Employees: 51 Headquarters: 109 Middle St Budget: $12,816,240 2008 Statistics Calls for Service: 80,954 Arrests: 4,318 Traffic Stops: 12,912 Traffic Citations: 5835 Motor Vehicle Accident Reports: 3570

Year in Review

Marked by tragedy and transition, 2008 was a challenging, but productive year for the men and women of the Portland Police Department. After nearly 27 years of service, Chief Timothy Burton left the Department to be the Chief of Police in Odessa, Texas. Chief Burton was appointed Chief of Police in 2006. His tenure was marked by a shift from reactive policing to a proactive, neighborhood based force. He also championed several regionalization efforts including the consolidation of dispatch services and the construction of a regional crime laboratory. Deputy Chief Joseph Loughlin, a 27 year veteran of the Department, was appointed acting Chief in August. Chief Loughlin’s experience includes time as a patrol officer, detective, and drug agent. He has held numerous leadership positions including Criminal Investigations Division Commander, Captain of the Patrol Division, and Deputy Chief of the Bureau of Operations. Chief Loughlin also served as the commander of the Special Reaction Team and founded the Peer Support Team. Known for his compassion and positive demeanor, Chief Loughlin was appointed acting Chief at one of the most challenging times we remember.

On May 5, 2008, the Department suffered a devastating loss when Sergeant Rob Johnsey died after his service weapon accidentally discharged while he was preparing for duty. A devoted father of two, Rob was known for his constant desire to improve himself. He was certified as a canine handler in 2004 and went on to become supervisor of the Department’s canine unit. He worked the front lines of Patrol for most of his career and was certified as a Crisis Intervention Specialist. To honor his memory and recognize his outstanding contribution to the Portland Police Department, Rob’s badge was retired at the 2008 Awards Ceremony. Compounding the tragic loss of Sergeant Johnsey, the Department was forced to eliminate seven sworn officers and six civilian positions as part of the city-wide budget reductions in July. Shortly thereafter, Deputy Chief Bill Ridge, retired from the Department after 25 years of service leaving a significant gap in knowledge and leadership. Two tragic homicides occurred during the year which tested the department as well. Despite these challenges, the men and women of the Department came together, assumed additional responsibilities, and continued to serve the citizens of Portland in a professional and compassionate manner. The Department also united to provide emotional and financial support to Sergeant Johnsey’s family. All in all, the year ended with a sense of commitment to work together to provide the best services possible.

Initiatives of 2008 Arts and Equity Calendar: Portland Police Officers partnered with local poets and photographers to produce a calendar to benefit the Johnsey family fund. The calendar provides a unique window into the perspective of Portland Police Officers and showcases the poetry of Sgt Rob Johnsey. Media outlets across the country have highlighted the calendar and numerous cities have expressed interest in undertaking similar ventures. Port Security: In July 2008, the Portland Police Department assumed responsibility for the security of the City-owned waterfront facilities that are subject to federal security regulations. A designated and fully trained Facility Security Officer manages daily security operations at these facilities and is responsible for the development and implementation of all federally mandated security regulations.

Cops in Shops: Leading up to the 2008 holiday season one of Portland’s patrol officers heard about an initiative in the Midwest and wanted to try it here in Portland. The Portland Police Department invited Portland Recreation's East End Community School after School Program to participate in our first annual Shop with a Cop Contest. Children filled out a registration form and wrote a few words on why they would like to go holiday shopping for their family with a Portland Police Officer. Two children were chosen and they planned a holiday outing with two of Portland’s finest. The officers and children shopped together for their families. Donations paid for the presents and the officers donated their time. After the shopping trip the group went up to The Munjoy Hill Community Policing Center where they wrapped the gifts and then were safely delivered home in a Portland police patrol car. The holidays felt a little more fun for those two families and for us too! Police Headquarters Renovation Initiated by former chief Tim Burton and former Mayor James Cohen, the METRO coalition was formed to unite a regional effort to combine resources, skills and equipment and ultimately provide a top quality forensic lab at police headquarters. With this in mind, eight area law enforcement agencies joined with PPD to finance and outfit a new regional crime lab that went under construction in October 2008. The new lab is expected to be in use next year and we look forward to this regional collaboration. In addition to the lab construction, the police firing range was also reconstructed in 2008. The new range will provide an excellent training facility for officers to qualify and stay proficient with their service weapons.

Women in Law Enforcement: In October, the Department proudly hosted the National Center for Women and Policing annual conference. This exciting event brought law enforcement professionals from around the country together to discuss topics foremost in the field. Discussions focused on leadership and workplace issues for women in law enforcement and addressed best practices for recruitment, retention, and crisis leadership. The conference also provided an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women in law enforcement and a Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Maine’s Public Safety Commissioner, Anne Jordan.

Breaking the Glass Ceiling award winners at the National Conference for Women & Policing

Employee and Citizen Recognition Each month, a sworn officer and civilian employee of the Portland Police Department is recognized for exceptional performance and dedication to their jobs. The following personnel were honored in 2008: Officer Civilian January Ryan Rooney Cheryl Brewster February Richard Ray Bettiann Cotter March Terry Fitzgerald Sanela Dobric April Christopher Shinay Erin Clark May Raymond Ruby Sarah Colton June Thien Duong Carole Dunphe July Jeffrey Calloway Donna Cummings August Karl Rybeck Toni Doucette September David Cote Linda Cole October Andjelko Napijalo Michelle Lauture November Joshua Wiseman Andrew Dziegielewski December Cheryl Holmes Vickey Schroth Each year, the Portland Police Department holds a formal awards ceremony to recognize the outstanding efforts of Department employees and members of the community. The 2008 Awards Ceremony was held on January 24, 2009 with the generous assistance of Portland’s Downtown District and many generous business sponsors. Awards presented that day include:

Commendation for Heroism

Officer James Davison For risking his own safety to assist an officer being dragged by a motor vehicle during the

arrest of a suspect.

Officer Terry Fitzgerald For forcing his way into a carbon monoxide filled garage without regard for his safety and

pulling an unconscious male out of a vehicle.

Commendation for Bravery

Officer Michael Galietta For physically engaging and disarming a male who threatened officers with a gun.

Commendation for Merit Officer Robert Bickford

For his tenacious investigation of an alcohol involved accident.

Captain James Ross Officer Martin Ney For intervening in a suicide in progress and delivering emergency medical care until Medcu

arrived on-scene.

Officer Gayle Petty For delivery of emergency medical care to a man suffering a severe laceration.

Detective Mark Gibbon Detective Karl Rybeck

Detective Joseph Fagone Evidence Technician John Halpin For identifying and arresting a suspect in a cold-case homicide.

Detective Richard Beaumont & Detective Maryann Bailey

For identifying a suspect in a robbery of a pharmacy.

Officer Robert Pelletier For a follow-up investigation that result in the discovery of a significant amount of cocaine.

Officer Christopher Mitchell

For saving a woman attempting to jump from the Casco Bay Bridge.

Detective Andrew Hagerty For the identification, pursuit, and arrest of a dangerous known sex offender.

Officer Christian Stickney K-9 Roky

For persistence in searching for and eventually locating a distraught male.

Sergeant John Nueslein For identifying and locating the suspect in a series of vehicle arsons.

Officer Joshua Wiseman

For intervening in an assault involving a knife-wielding perpetrator.

Law Enforcement Awards Detective Robert Keating, Manchester, NH Police Department

Detective Stacy Howe, Manchester, NH Police Department Sergeant William Gagne, Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office

Citizen Awards

Frank and Venus Nappi Peter Lund

Jones, Rich and Hutchins

Administrative Awards Officer Christopher Hawley

Tracey Cornell

Unit Commendations

Officer Gayle Petty Officer Jay Twomey Officer Jeffrey Druan Officer Robert Hawkins Detective Andrew Hagerty Officer Thien Duong Detective Maryann Bailey

For peacefully resolving a situation involving a barricaded individual.

Lt Nelson Bartley Sgt. Rick Betters Officer Robert Pelletier Officer Anthony Balzano Officer Aaron Pepin Officer Roland LaChance Officer Andrew Hutchings Officer Michael Rand

For identifying and arresting a suspect in an armed bank robbery.

T/C Herb Dennison T/C Jamie Morrisseau T/C Hiram Del Rio T/C Bonnie Ray T/C Supervisor Andy Dziegielewski

For the professional and compassionate handling of a situation involving an armed, barricaded individual.

Sgt Troy Bowden Officer Jessica Googins Sgt. Glen McGary Officer David Mulry Officer Frank Pellerin Officer Terry Fitzgerald Officer Jeffrey Ruth Officer Kevin Haley

For the pursuit and apprehension of a suspect in an armed robbery.

Officer Amie Rapa Officer Jacob Titcomb Officer Kevin Haley Officer Terry Fitzgerald Officer Jeffrey Tully For the diligent investigation into a series of motor vehicle burglaries resulting in the arrest of

a suspect and the recovery of numerous stolen items..

Lt Michael Sauschuck Officer Chris Mitchell Officer Thomas Reagan Tracey Cornell

For the identification and capture of a suspect in a series of burglaries. Officer Randy Richardson Officer Andrew Hutchings Officer Christopher Hawley Officer Mark Keller Officer Jay Twomey Paul Rollins

For successfully locating the murder weapon in a cold case homicide. Officer Daniel Knight Officer Anthony Balzano Officer Heath Gorham Officer James Keddy Officer Karl Geib Michelle Lauture

For working cooperatively to identify and interdict a marijuana shipment. Sgt. Kevin Cashman Officer Ryan Gagnon Officer Christopher Shinay

For their professional response to and investigation of a domestic violence murder. Sgt. Scot Mattox Officer Jessica Brown Officer Josiah Keefer Officer John Cunniff For successfully diffusing a dangerous situation involving a mother suffering from severe post-

partum depression and her newborn child.

Crime in Portland

Four murders were reported in 2008. Two were classified as domestic and two were random attacks. Weapons were used in three of the murders.

Forty-three rapes were reported in 2008. Almost half of the reported incidents involved alcohol or drugs and the majority involved known suspects.

One hundred and eight robberies were reported in 2008. One third of reported robberies involved a weapon and the majority were classified as street robberies.

One hundred and two aggravated assaults were reported in 2008. Gun and knife use was up compared to last two years.

Four hundred and eighty six burglaries reported in 2008. The majority, threee hundred and six, were classified as residenital burglaries. More than half of all burglaries did not require a forced entry.

Two thousand one hundred and sixty nine thefts were reported in 2008. The most common types of thefts in Portland last year were: motor vehicle burglaries, thefts from buildings and shoplifting.

One hundred and thirty vehicles were stolen in 2008. The majority of stolen vehicles were taken for transportation and recovered within city limits or nearby towns.

Thirty six arsons were reported in 2008. Although much higher than reports filed in recent years, much of the increase is related to a one night arson spree that occurred in the West End.

IN MEMORIAM

ROBERT JOHNSEY 1970-2008

“One of the best cops in the history of law enforcement.” A.J. Johnsey

Eulogy to his Father May 9, 2008