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1000 Telleen Avenue | P.O. Box 510 | Erie, CO 80516p: 303-926-2800 | www.erieco.gov/police

TOWN OF ERIEPOLICE DEPARTMENT

ANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR 2018

LETTER FROM THE CHIEFKIMBERLY A. STEWART | CHIEF OF POLICE

Citizens, Visitors, Town Staff and Members of the Erie Police Department –

2018 was a year for continued growth and an amazing year overall for the Erie Police Department. Our police staffing increased by three authorized positions in which two of the slots were filled. We were also fortunate to be approved to hire our first Code Enforcement Officer/Animal Control Officer during the 3rd Quarter. This position had not been filled for the last 15 years. Hiring the Code Enforcement Officer/Animal Control Officer definitely helped free up the police officers to handle calls for service (CFS) needing a police response.

With more citizens moving to our wonderful community, accidents and crime were bound to increase. Crime did indeed increase in 2018, arrests increased, injury accidents increased while property accidents decreased. Our ratio for traffic stops remained virtually unchanged. For traffic stops in 2018, we issued 60% warnings compared to 40% citations. Our goal with traffic and code enforcement issues has been and will continue to be - to provide education and obtain voluntary compliance.

Even though we have been in our building for about 3.5 years, visitors still stop by to say hi or to get a tour. We remain very proud of our Police Department and Municipal Court and strive to keep it in tip-top shape. If you have not taken the time to swing by, please feel free to do so. We continue to be here to serve.

Thank you,

Kimberly A. StewartChief of PoliceErie Police Department

MISSIONThe mission of the Erie Police Department is serving and protecting our community with honor.

VALUESAs members of the Erie Police Department, we proudly commit to the following values that will be

used to guide our daily thoughts and actions:

Integrity Impartiality Compassion Accountability Excellence Dedication Courage

VISIONTo be highly trained police professionals committed to our community.

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

The National Incident-Based Reports (NIBRS) Program divides offenses into two groups, Group A and Group B crimes. Each month, law enforcement agencies submit information to the FBI on the number of Group A offenses which become known to them, those offenses cleared by arrest or exceptional means, and the age, sex, and race of persons arrested for each of the offenses. In addition, law enforcement agencies submit information to the FBI on the arrest data of Group B incidents. The NIBRS Program collects data about offenses in order to measure the level and scope of crime occurring throughout the nation. The program’s founders chose the 62 offenses because they are serious crimes, they occur with regularity in all areas of the country, and they are likely to be reported to police.

CRIME 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 % CHANGE2017 to 2018

Murder 0 0 0 2 0 -200%

Sex Offense 5 16 6 3 10 233%

Agg. Assault 4 9 7 7 19 171%

Simple Assault 63 37 41 52 61 17%

Robbery 1 1 1 1 3 300%

Burglary 16 19 24 27 25 -7%

Theft 113 115 103 151 222 47%

Vehicle Theft 4 10 11 14 16 14%

Weapon Offenses 5 8 12 6 11 83%

Drug Offenses 66 47 59 80 97 21%

Criminal Mischief 108 74 71 91 86 -16%

Arson 2 4 2 3 0 -300%

TOTALS 387 340 337 437 550 26%

TOWN OF ERIE PART GROUP A HISTORICAL COMPARISON

2018 CRIME STATISTICS

CRIME 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 % CHANGE2017 to 2018

Murder 0 0 0 2 0 -200%

Sex Offense 5 16 6 3 10 233%

Agg. Assault 4 9 7 7 19 171%

Simple Assault 63 37 41 52 61 17%

Robbery 1 1 1 1 3 300%

Burglary 16 19 24 27 25 -7%

Theft 113 115 103 151 222 47%

Vehicle Theft 4 10 11 14 16 14%

Weapon Offenses 5 8 12 6 11 83%

Drug Offenses 66 47 59 80 97 21%

Criminal Mischief 108 74 71 91 86 -16%

Arson 2 4 2 3 0 -300%

TOTALS 387 340 337 437 550 26%

2018 CRIME STATISTICS

NIBRS is an indispensable tool in the war against crime because it is capable of producing detailed, accurate, and meaningful data. When used to its full potential, NIBRS identifies with precision when and where crime takes place, what form it takes, and the characteristics of its victims and perpetrators. Armed with such information, law enforcement can better define the resources it needs to fight crime, as well as use those resources in the most efficient and effective manner. The following statistics show the Group A crimes reported in the Town of Erie during 2018 and in past years for comparison.

ARRESTS 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 % CHANGE 2017 TO 2018

Juvenile 40 63 68 84 86 100 99 95 115 101 -12%

Adult 272 267 213 206 276 341 369 347 283 334 18%

TOTALS 315 316 266 273 337 441 458 439 398 435 9%

The number of arrests reflected in the chart above includes any individual who was charged with committing a criminal offense within the Town of Erie in 2018. It does not include traffic violations, code violations, and other minor municipal code violations which are not reported to the FBI as arrests.

NIBRS

ARRESTS

In 2018, the Investigations Section of the Erie Police Department fielded two general detectives. The general detectives typically investigate all felony and serious misdemeanor crimes. In 2018, the detectives were assigned 173 cases for investigation/follow-up and managed a 32% clearance rate.

CASES ASSIGNED

USE OF FORCE

The use of force is defined as any action which may cause, is alleged to cause, or does cause injury to a person. By Erie Police Department Directive (020.000) the pointing of a firearm at an individual is considered a use of force.

Total Number of Use of Force Incidents in 2018 13

Use of Force percentage compared to number of Arrests 3%

CLEARANCE DATA TRAFFIC

CALLS FOR SERVICE

TOTAL CALLS

FOR SERVICE

2016 2017 2018% CHANGE

2017 TO 2018

9,956 13,777 15,647 13.5%

The Erie Police Department is dispatched by the Boulder County Communications Center. Data from the center shows Calls for Service (CFS) increasing in Town over the last three years. It is anticipated this increase will continue as Erie sees its population grow. Calls for Service include criminal and non-criminal requests for service. On-duty officers respond to these calls.

CLEARANCE DATA

The concern most often expressed to the Police Department by citizens is generally regarding traffic safety within the Town of Erie. Below is a breakdown of citations and warnings given by officers during traffic stops made in 2018. Officers focused on violations which affected traffic safety in 2018, including speeding, traffic signal violations and other serious violations.

DUI ARRESTS

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

40 63 68 84 86 81 69 76

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTSProperty damage accidents decreased by approximately 16% in 2018 compared to 2017. Injury accidents increased by approximately 57% compared to the previous year.

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Injury Accidents 17 11 19 13 28 32 23 36

Property Damage Accidents 127 113 137 151 161 190 262 221

TOTALS 144 124 156 164 189 222 285 257

TRAFFIC CONTACTSErie Officers made 4,189 Traffic Contacts in 2018:

» Citations = 1,659 » Warnings = 2,530

Citations

Warnings

TRAFFIC

CALLS FOR SERVICE

40%

60%

The Erie Police Department saw a 10% increase in DUI arrests in 2018 from the previous year. The Police Department received grant funding for DUI enforcement.

The Restorative Justice Program allows first time juvenile offenders and some young adults the opportunity to reintegrate into the community as someone who has taken responsibility for their actions and repaired the harm they have caused. Offenders sometimes are required to complete community service, pay restitution or take other approved actions.

CASES REFERREDOFFENDERS

PARTICIPATING

13 20

Statistics stayed consistent with data from 2017

Represents a 23% decrease compared to 2017.

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER In 2018, the School Resource Officers (SROs) were responsible for patrolling and taking criminal reports at all of the St. Vrain Valley School District schools in Erie, including: 1 high school, 1 middle school, and 4 elementary schools. In addition, the two SROs taught and presented in multiple schools on various subjects throughout the school year.

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

The School Resource Officer program helps to build relationships as well as improve communication and cooperation with the St. Vrain Valley School District staff and students.

ANIMAL CONTROL

CODE ENFORCEMENT

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

Erie Police Officers are responsible for Animal Control in the Town of Erie. Below are some statistics relating to animal control performed by the Erie Police Department in 2018. Dogs impounded by officers are transported to the Humane Society in Boulder.

GENERAL ANIMAL COMPLAINT REPORTS*

ANIMAL IMPOUNDED BY OFFICERS

ANIMAL RELATED CITATIONS ISSUED

155 21 21

*Includes Barking Dog, Animal Neglect, Dog at Large and other types of Animal Complaints.

Code Enforcement addresses various issues within the town, such as upkeep of property and nuisance abatement. The officers of the Erie Police Department work hand-in-hand with property owners to address these issues, improve the overall appearance of the Town and improve the quality of life for all.

Erie Police Officers investigate code enforcement complaints and animal complaints within the Town of Erie. During the third quarter in 2018, a full time code enforcement/animal control officer was authorized and hired. Please note, the sharp decline in the number of code complaints was due to a change in the method of tracking such calls. A case report was only generated for these calls in 2018 if voluntary compliance was not achieved, citation needed to be completed or the incident otherwise necessitated specific documentation.

CODE ENFORCEMENT

COMPLAINTS

2015 2016 2017 2018

144 67 48 34

ANIMAL CONTROL

CODE ENFORCEMENT

COMMUNITY NEW ARRIVALS & PROMOTIONS

Anti-bullying CampaignJanuary 2018

Bird WhispererApril 12, 2018

Bike PatrolMay 2018

Broncos Law Enforcement Torch RunSeptember 18, 2018

TipACopAugust 2018

Au Pair Safety PresentationMarch 2018

Tip-A-CopMarch 2018

Chili CompetitionFebruary 2018

Selflessness & RespectJanuary 2018

Safety Talk featuring Division Chief

May 24, 2018

Operation ChillAugust 3, 2018

Lafayette Safety DayJuly 2018

COMMUNITY

Jodi PenmanSeptember 20, 2018

Wesley GittinsNovember 30, 2018

Stephen WilliamsNovember 8, 2018

Justin SlavinJanuary 4, 2018

Ian BastresFebruary 8, 2018

Mike Lowder - PromotionJanuary 4, 2018

Sarah Lambert - PromotionJanuary 4, 2018

NEW ARRIVALS & PROMOTIONS

Andrea Van Doorn - PromotionJanuary 4, 2018

Mauricio GonzalezJanuary 4, 2018

Kevin CallahanDecember 17, 2018

Joel MaynsDecember 17, 2018

Alex TroskyDecember 17, 2018

AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

SAFETY AWARDS

» 2018 Safest Cities in Colorado: National Council for Home Safety & Security - #2, January 24, 2018

» Top 15 Safest Cities in Colorado: HomeSnacks - #3, July 31, 2018

» 20 Safest Cities in Colorado: SafeWise - #7, August 13, 2018

CITIZENS' POLICE ACADEMYAWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Firearms Competition Winner and Employee of the Year

December 2018

STAFF RECOGNITION & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

» 95 percent of 2018 Strategic Plan Goals Accomplished

» Employee of the Year: Officer Christina Muzzipapa

» Annual Firearms Competition Winner: Officer Mike Castle

» STAR Award: Inaugural National Night Out committee

» STAR Award: Detective Wilson's exemplary work on a case.

STAR AwardNNO Committee members:

Haefele, Carranco, Lambert, Van Doorn, Jamison

STAR AwardDetective Brittany Wilson

AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS CITIZENS' POLICE ACADEMY

The Citizens' Police Academy assists the Erie Police Department in meeting one of its primary goals which is to provide assistance and customer service through education, advice, community involvement and proactive law enforcement operations.

LESSONSThe academy was designed to provide a medium for citizens to understand why police do the things they do, encourage citizens to become active in volunteering to help police their own neighborhoods and to heighten citizen ownership in the Erie Police Department.

PARTICIPATION The Erie Police Department Citizens' Police Academy offers the following:

• Building searches, including shoot / don’t shoot scenarios• Criminal law and civil liberties education• Introduction to prosecution, the courts and trials• Investigative techniques• Officer survival• Ride along with on-duty police officers• SWAT team demonstration• Vehicle stops, DUI investigations and defensive driving

2018 Citizens' Police Academy Graduating Class

AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

WHY A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM?The volunteer program in the police department enhances customer service and community outreach. The police department's volunteer program helps improve quality of life in Erie by increasing the rapport between the police department and citizens, bringing innovation and advocacy, and providing opportunities for citizens to participate and learn about the police department and local government.

WHY VOLUNTEER?Volunteering can assist with training and career experience for obtaining a new job or changing careers. The volunteer program can also aid in citizen creativity, networking, and involvement in challenging activities.

Volunteers can share new ideas and bring forth many skills and talents. Satisfaction can also be gained in knowing a difference is being made in self and community improvement. In essence, volunteering gives people a sense of contribution to their community.

PHILOSOPHYThe members of the Erie Police Department are dedicated to educate and work with the community to maintain a safe environment, prevent crime and enforce the law, while preserving the rights of everyone. Our police department works in partnership with our community where together we creatively and effectively identify and resolve community concerns.

This collaborative partnership ensures we share responsibility in maintaining a safe community. We provide our community with a well-trained workforce by recruiting, hiring and training individuals who bring a variety of life experiences, perspectives and skills to the job. Members of our organization are committed to leadership, unity and excellence.

VOLUNTEERS IN POLICE SERVICE 2018 AND BEYOND

VOLUNTEERS IN POLICE SERVICE

The members of the Erie Police Department and I appreciate you taking the time to review our 2018 Annual Report. A great deal was accomplished and we are proud of our efforts.

2018 AND BEYOND

We, as a department, pride ourselves on our commitment to the community and welcome feedback and suggestions. Please keep in touch with us.

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ERIE POLICE DEPARTMENT1000 Telleen Avenue | P.O. Box 510 | Erie, CO 80516

p: 303-926-2800 | www.erieco.gov/police

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