Brownsburg Police Dept Phone 317-852-1107 31 North Green Street Dispatch 317-852-1100 Brownsburg, IN 46112 Fax 317-858-2023 Major Joseph Grimes

SEPTEMBER 2015

MONTHLY SUPPORT REPORT

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Brownsburg Police Department

The following information contained within this report summarizes information deemed pertinent for dissemination from Major Joseph Grimes. -Investigations -Records -Community Relations -Public Information -Purchasing/Quartermaster

-Information & Technology -Human Resources -Training -Emergency Response Team

Investigations

The Investigations Division received 48 new cases in the month of September, closed and/or suspended 26 cases and closed 3 cases with arrests. The Investigations Division once again experienced a busy month. One major case remains under active investigation. The suspect in the bank robbery is believed to be a serial robber. The entire Investigations Division dedicates their time and expertise towards this case. The Division continues to operate under staffed, which has resulted in more of a stringent case assignment and case matrix. The Enforcement Division Captain and Investigations Captain have made some minor, but very helpful adjustments in order to better assist in the daily operations. The crime trend for this month was weighted in crimes against persons. Capt. Barrett received a new child pornography investigation that has now been linked to a prior case that allegedly involved several local female victims. As with the other case, this case will result in criminal charges. Capt. Barrett is still actively overseeing and assisting Cpl. Stanford in the bank robbery investigation. This investigation is time intensive and is seemingly moving along. This investigation has allowed the Division Detectives to utilize two different sources of investigative tools and skill set that will surely prove to be valuable in future investigations. The investigation has also allowed the Division Detectives to work closely with the Indiana State Police Technology Unit. Captain Barrett researched and revised the job descriptions of the Technology Administrator and the Community Relations/Juvenile Officer. This will enable the Support Division to operate more efficiently as both mentioned positions will fall under the direct supervision of Captain Barrett. Captain Barrett spent much of the month researching funding for the Division and planning the upcoming trainings for the future growth of the Division. Sgt. Bass investigated a major child abuse case this month. A 2 year old child presented to Riley Hospital with a significant head injury. The child had been in the sole care of the mother’s boyfriend when the injury occurred. Interviews were conducted with the

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boyfriend and a 5 year old witness. The case was deemed accidental and no criminal charges will be filed. Sgt. Bass made a felony arrest for child molest. The crime was said to have occurred 5 year prior. The suspect is family friend of the then 11 year old victim. The incident was said to be isolated to one time. Cpl. Stanford remains the primary investigator on the bank robbery with Captain Barrett actively assisting. Much of his time is dedicated to the investigation of this case. Cpl. Stanford made a felony arrest for counterfeiting this month. The suspects that passed the bills at a local business provided information for the main target that was producing the bills. The main target was charged. Det. McCoy made a felony arrest for auto theft this month. This was a cold case dating back to May 2015. A vehicle was stolen and later located. CSI Stewart took prints from the vehicle and those prints were sent to the ISP lab for comparison to some potential juvenile suspects. In the meantime, a tip was provided to Detectives of a possible suspect. Det. McCoy interviewed the juvenile and obtained an admission. CSI Stewart processed 120 pieces of evidence, returned 7 pieces of property, and processed 2 crime scenes. Stewart had 2 trips to the ISP lab. Stewart spoke at a Cathedral High School to 4 groups about her position here at the BPD. Administrative Assistant Belinda Sharkey spent most of her month in a true support capacity as the division was extremely busy. Sharkey scanned 577 documents into laserfiche, researched 18 dispositions, ordered supplies, arranged a vest fitting, and continues to follow-up on Det. Morgan’s outstanding cases that have pending subpoena and lab results. PROSECUTOR UPDATE: Hendricks County Prosecutor’s Office disposed of 27 OWI cases in August. All plead or were found guilty of OWI for a conviction rate of 100 percent. For the year they have disposed of 357 OWI cases with 351 resulting in OWI convictions, which is a conviction rate for the year of 98 percent. Records

Throughout September, the Records department operated with two staff members, Deborah Umbanhowar and Kim Shupert. On September 11th, the department began accepting applications through September 25th, for the vacant position of Records Assistant, receiving 90. The process currently has 15 candidates remaining with the next phase being the oral interview. Assuming the Recruitment Plan proceeds as planned the department hopes to have a new member of Records by the end of November. In the month of September, the Records Department entered 43 hand-written citations or warnings, processed 18 public access requests, 7 criminal history requests, 27 gun permit applications, 106 alarm permit transactions, 1 rider request, and 12 sets of

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fingerprints. Fees generated totaled $2,526.00. Below is a breakdown of the collected fees:

� Accident Reports $180.00 � Incident Reports $45.00 � Gun Permits $1,020.00 � Notary Fees $1.00 � Criminal Histories $35.00 � Fingerprints $50.00 � Alarm Transactions $1,195.00 � Vehicle Inspections $0.00 � Photos $0.00

Community Relations

Sgt. Fleck provided presentations to various groups this month. One of those presentations was at the Brownsburg High School in which he discusses topics such as laws, minor in consumption, other alcohol related offenses and the dangers of use, illegal narcotics, toxic relationships, and media influences on youth. This particular presentation was a week long and a full school day program. Sgt. Fleck hosted a self-defense class for a local Girl Scout Troop and presented to the Home Owners Association of Sugar Bush. Sgt. Fleck gave a general safety talk to preschool children at Kidz Corner, and hosted two Explorer meetings that educated explorers in the subjects of Field Sobriety Testing and First Aid. Sgt. Fleck also hosted a Crime Watch meeting and had a guest speaker form Sheltering Wings speak about domestic violence and their facility. Sgt. Fleck instructed Defensive Tactics for the Reserve Academy this month, provided Town Court Security, participated in the 9/11 ceremony and Homecoming Parade, and worked Nationals. Sgt. Fleck trained at the range this month and sent off juvenile information to the appropriate database.

� September 2- Crime Watch meeting, guest speaker from Sheltering Wings spoke about domestic violence and their facility.

� September 3 through 7th- Nationals � September 8, 9, 10, 14 15th- High school program, seven periods each day

discussing laws, alcohol, illegal narcotics, violence, toxic relationships and media influences.

� September 11- 9/11 ceremony at the town hall � September 14- Self-defense class for Girl Scout troop � September 16- Explorer meeting emphasizing Field Sobriety Testing with drunk

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� September 17- Range in Lebanon � September 18- Home Coming Parade � September 26- Explorer meeting emphasizing first aid � September 28- Presentation to Home Owners Association for sugar bush at the

Fire HQ � September 29- Safety talk at Kidz Corner for preschool children � September 8, 10, 12, 22, 24, 26 and 29th- Instructed Defensive Tactics for reserve

academy � September 2, 9, and 23rd- court security � Juvenile information was sent to state database before September 10

Public Information

The department also released 5 Facebook posts. Current subscriber lists report the following number of members:

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Purchasing/Quartermaster

As of September 01, 2015, the department expended 69.80% of its budget. We remain slightly under budget.

Information Technology

Lt. Depinet anticipates a new radio channel update template from the HCCC to be able to be utilized in the 4th quarter of 2015 that would allow Officers to have their radios programmed at the PD rather than an alternative location as in the past. Lt. Depinet is working to create new forms within the Interact system in order to reduce the amount of redundant paperwork in the spirit of time management for the Officers. These forms are tentatively due to be released January 1st, 2016. Human Resources

On September 11, 2015, Brownsburg Fire Territory hosted a 9-11 Memorial Service, to which Brownsburg Police Honor Guard had representatives participate along with members from the fire department Honor Guard.

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Training

During the month of September trainings involving the Brownsburg Police Department (BPD) personnel and BPD training facility were as follows: On September 9th The US Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General utilized the mat area of the BPD Training Facility. This generated revenue in the amount of $180. On September 14th the Central Indiana Law Enforcement Training Council (CILETC) co-hosted the Police Use of Force in-service training at the BPD Training Facility. This training was completely free to CILETC member agencies. On September 15th the IMPD SWAT utilized the Training Facility for their training session. On September 15th and 17th the BPD conducted firearms training at the Boone County Sheriff’s Department outdoor range. This in-service included rifle and handgun stress courses. On September 23rd Sgt. Andy Watts conducted Taser in-service for Brownsburg School System officers at their central office location. On September 29th the BPD ERT conducted its monthly training at the BPD Training Facility including annual physical agility testing and gas deployment training. Finally, during the week pf September 7th-11th Sgt. Watts and Sgt. Bryan Fultz traveled to Arlington, VA for Tactical Ops East training and seminar. Topics covered included Team Leader Development, Current Training Trends, Misc. Court Decisions and their effect on tactical operations across the country, as well as debriefs of several SWAT incidents from across the country. Overall, it was worthwhile to observe many units/teams from across the US facing the same concerns and struggles as our local team and sharing information/trainings. In addition to the above trainings, the BPD 2015 Certified Reserve Academy has met each Tuesday and Thursday evening as well as every other Saturday. Topics covered this month included Physical Tactics training. Currently, there are 23 active reserves in the training. BPD instructors continue to provide excellent instruction and dedication to the success of these reserve recruits. Emergency Response Team There were no documented calls for service during the month of September for the members of the Emergency Response Team. As stated above, operators conducted their regularly scheduled monthly training. Training included the annual required Operational Fitness Testing and Chemical/Less Lethal deployment training. Scenario based training was implement along with chemical munitions, to which the team had to negotiate real life scenario exercises while functioning in a gas mask in addition to their uniform and normal deployment equipment. Portions of training included implementation of the APC (Armored Personnel Carrier) and exposure to chemical munitions the team has at its disposal.

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