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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 City of Lansing Police Department Annual ReportRECFIVFD JUL 1 9 1995 "Police and Community Partnerships for Progress-andlExcellence" 1994 ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS 120 W. Michigan Ave. Lansing, Michigan 48933 (517) 483-4600 The Honorable David Hollister Mayor, City of Lansing City Hall - Ninth Floor 124 West Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48933 Dear Mayor Hollister: The Board of Police Commissioners is pleased to forward to you this 1994 Annual Report of the Lansing Police Department which outlines activities and accomplishments. A major reorganization of the department is being implemented to divide the city into two precincts and to follow through on lessons we learned from our successful community policing program. We believe these changes will take us into the 21 st century as we strive to become a world -class city. As a board, we want to express our appreciation to you and the City Council for the increased funding for the 1996 fiscal year which will assist the department during this period of increased retirements. We commend all employees of our Police Department and Chief of Police, Jerome Boles, for their efforts and dedication to make Lansing a great place to live. As we proceed to serve as the Lansing community's liaison to the Police Department, we pledge to serve to the best of our ability in this important role. Since y, Sharon L. Kellogg,4;aCirpeson Board of Police Commissioners "Equal Opportunity Employer" POLICE BOARD COMMISSIONERS SHARON KELLOGG CHAIRPERSON ARMIDA VALDEZ JAMES PERSON In WILLARD WALKER JOHN WEIS NOLAN OWEN VICE -CHAIRPERSON LEE CANADY SHERRI HICKS A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF 1994 presented many interesting and difficult challenges to the Lansing Police Department. The year started with the inauguration of a new administration which hit the ground running and never slowed down. The transition was quick and very positive as Mayor Hollister visited many of our LPD work groups in an effort to gain as much operational knowledge as possible. Almost immediately, Mayor Hollister was witness to three major situations involving the Department. They included rallies by the Ku Klux Klan and the Michigan Militia, plus our extensive (and intensive) work in neighborhoods. Throughout all three, he clearly was an advocate for the Department, the personnel and its diversity of services being offered to the citizens of Lansing. The Department's greatest challenge during 1994 was that of keeping fully staffed. Due to budget limitations and thirty retirements, we operated at reduced staffing levels much of the year. And while the fiscal future looks brighter, it will be several months before we are able to return to the staffing levels of early 1994. While we miss the many years of loyal service and experience provided by our retirees, we wish them well in their new "assignments". The Department's technological progress in 1994 is something of which we are all very proud ... and is only the beginning of a trend which is planned for years to come. This year saw the installation of a computer aided dispatch (CAD) system as well as a video imaging system which replaced our older "mug shot" system. Plans were begun which will result in a paperless report system by the year 1996. We firmly believe that an abundance of efficiencies which benefit both citizens and officers lie in our ability to move forward as rapidly as possible with the introduction of new technologies. Finally, a group known as the Reorganization Committee spent 1994 analyzing the Department's ability to attain its goals and objectives. The Committee ultimately determined that a restructuring of the Department was necessary if we were to more fully carry out our mission and goals. As a result, 1995 will surely offer an equal number of interesting and difficult challenges as we implement the new plan. I wish to extend my sincere appreciation to each member of the Department for their service to the citizens of Lansing and dedication to the Department's mission and goals. Because of their efforts we are truly making Lansing a better city in which to live, work and visit. Sincerely, Jer Mcles Chief of Police MISSION STATEMENT OF THE LANSING POLICE DEPARTMENT The Lansing Police Department's mission is to maintain order, preserve public safety, and foster a better quality of life. It is our intent to make our City a better place to live, work, and visit. To accomplish this mission, we must: As a Law Enforcement Agency: Acknowledge the citizens as the source of police authority. Administer the law without bias. Recognize the dignity and worth of all people. Encourage cooperation and support at the neighborhood level as well as with the greater community. Provide services in a sensitive and effective manner. Seek to gain the respect of all people. As an Employer: Provide a work environment which stresses teamwork, recognizes the value of diversity, and encourages professional development. Employs aggressive management techniques emphasizing ethical behavior, leadership by example, respect for all employees, and a standard of excellence. GOALS OF THE LANSING POLICE DEPARTMENT Deliver quality police service in a lawful, sensitive, and professional manner in order to protect life, property, and maintain public peace. L, Prevent crime and maintain order through police action, targeting specific problems. Enhance organizational excellence through education, training, and technology. Identify and analyze problems, explore alternative solutions, and - encourage regional cooperation. Create and maintain open lines of communication to promote partnerships with our community. Encourage and support citizen involvement and leadership to improve the quality of life at the neighborhood level. Employ personnel that meet standards of professional excellence and represent the diversity of our community. Promote job satisfaction, open communication, and team building through employee participation in decision making. Maximize the use of available resources. 5 LANSINO POLICE DEPARTMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights of all men to liberty, equality and justice: I WILL keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and.deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty. I WILL never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities. I RECOGNIZE the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession —law enforcement. WE REMEMBER When a police officer dies in.the line of duty it is a tragedy for the entire community, but it is forever a memory of fellow police officers and their families. While on duty September 2, 1932, Patrolman Lang, 51, died instantly when struck by a car. He became a sworn of f icer on October 8, 1920. Patrolman Sohn, 61, died of an apparent heart.attack on May 23, 1943, during an altercation with a subject he was attempting to place under arrest. He became a sworn officer on May 16, 1919. During a bank robbery in June 16, 1977, Officer Donnelly, 35, heroically sacrificed his life in a successful attempt to save the lives of four civilian hostages. He became a sworn officer on May 6, 1968. Officer Whitehead, 30, died in the line of duty on May 9, 1985, during an accidental crash of Air 80, the Lansing Police Department's helicopter. He became a sworn officer on November 28, 1977. While on a routine complaint call on February 12, 1988, Officer Engelhardt was shot and died in the line, of duty. She became a sworn officer in July, 1974. DAVID E. SINCLAIR ASSISTANT CHIEF 0 JAMES COOK CAPTAIN UNIFORM DIVISION Paul Teszlewicz CAPTAIN Special Operation Division DIVISION COMMANDERS JAMES RAPP CAPTAIN Technical Services FA RICHARD FOX CAPTAIN INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION DONALD DAWSON CAPTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION Between April - November, 1994 ten detectives retired from the division. The amount of knowledge lost through these retirements created a Large training need. All new detectives are receiving ongoing and continuous training to fill that need. The division used the following programs to provide service to the community. Auto Theft Grant Michigan Auto Theft Prevention Authority renewed their grant for 1994. Detectives from Ingham County Sheriffs Department and Lansing Police continue to work as a team investigating auto theft's county wide. This grant provides 75% of the funding with the remaining 25%. provided by the city. Crime Scene Investigators In October, the investigations' division began supervising the crime scene investigation unit. Efforts focused on expanding the unit and locating sufficient training for the officers. The goal is to increase the knowledge and capabilities of the unit. CSI officers responded to most burglary crime scenes to obtain more quality evidence. Crime Stoppers Program The crime stoppers program generated 145 crime tips for 1994. 91 tips were for Lansing crimes, with the remainder covering the Tri-county area. A trial arrangement with WLNS-Channel 6 as the Crime stoppers' television sponsor is working well. The crime stoppers board also developed a "no guns in our schools"' program to develop a safe atmosphere for students. OPU (Open Unassigned Case) Letters When cases are forwarded to the division for follow-up, some do not meet the assignment criteria. We mailed letters to the victims explaining why we did not assign their cases. This program resulted in fewer calls from victims asking about the status of their cases. CASE HIGHLIGHTS In 1994, we assigned cases using our established case assignment guidelines. The quality follow-up investigations helped maintain a high clearance rate for Part 1 crimes. Crimes Against Persons The crimes against persons squad investigated and closed a total of 2118 cases during 1994. This squad investigated twelve homicides during the year. Detectives solved nine cases and three remain under investigation. One homicide investigated proved extremely controversial. The case involves the death of a newborn and parental rights. This case may be precedent setting for the State of Michigan. Detective James Kus investigated an assault with intent to commit great bodily harm case at Sexton High School in January. The victim's hair was set on fire by another student. About one foot of hair burned before another student extinguished the fire. In February Detective Steve Early investigated the death of a prematurely born infant. The father disconnected the life support connected to the infant. Death classification was homicide by the medical examiner. The prosecutor's office charged the father with manslaughter. On February 2, 1995 the jury found the defendant not guilty. Detectives Steve Early & Bob Delamarter investigated the homicide of a 5-year old boy in June. The victim died during a drive by shooting. An adult male also was shot. Two accused are in custody with one accused trial in progress. In October Detective Mickey Debnar investigated the death of two people E found in a railroad car. Death was due to exposure and/or dehydration. No identification was found with the subjects. The detective believes they boarded the train in Mexico and were unable to get off at their intended destination. Detective Owen Deatrick investigated a group of subjects pulling armed ' robberies in the Tri-county area. Lansing had a total of 16 robbery charges on several accused. These subjects were also involved in robberies outside the city and charged in other jurisdictions. Detectives closed several other armed robberies and bank robberies investigated through out the year. Several arrests helped clear up many crimes. Several car jacking cases occurred during the year., Some incidents involved narcotics and others proved to be real car jacking. Detroit police arrested one subject in the Victirh's vehicle and we arrested another in Lansing. Crimes Against Property The Crimes against Property Squad maintained the highest number of reported cases. This squad investigated and closed 1418 crimes during the year. Work continued to decrease the level of property crimes through neighborhood involvement and education. The division took over entering the pawn property information in October. Pawn stores report all property sold in the city to the department. A computerized pawned property program compares pawned property with stolen property and records any matches. Several investigations occurred due to these matches. Civilian Murray Britton discovered an employee theft case while entering the data. In January a theft of over $5,000.00 in riding equipment occurred at the Beekman Center. Investigation linked the theft to several other incidents happening through out Michigan and the mid -west. In March Detective Larry Thelen investigated a breaking and entering artist on the southwest side of the city. A victim and her neighbors caught 10 and detained the subject during a break in. The accused cleared twenty residential breaking and entering. He also identified two people buying and selling the stolen property. Fraud/UDAA/COMMUNITY POLICING This squad contains fraud, auto theft, and community policing detectives. In 1994 detectives investigated and closed 497 fraud/UDAA cases, along with 157 community policing cases. During the early months of 1994 we experienced a rash of auto thefts within the city. Investigations proved juveniles were committing most of the thefts. The UDAA squad began a series of public education projects, along with increased curfew and juvenile apprehension programs. The thefts decreased and have remained at a lower level since then. Detective Rick Gearhart held an identification etching clinic for the citizens of Lansing. Many vehicles had the vehicle identification number etched in the vehicles windows because of this program. The Fraud Squad moved their office to the Network Center due to space restrictions at the Prosecutor's office. The unit worked several large, complex fraud cases during the year. Computer fraud is on the increase with monies wired all over the United States. Detective Tom Wilson investigated an embezzlement case at the City Treasurer's office. Over $4100 was discovered missing. In January Detective Dave Castelein investigated a $50,0004100,000 embezzlement case involving a local business. This case involved people from all over the United States. Detectives Dave Castelein and Tom Wilson investigated a $129,000 bank fraud case in April. The accused had a connection with a $170,000 fraud in New York City. In July Detective Dave Castelein investigated a counterfeit check case. With the subject's arrest, the detective seized over $10,000 in computer equipment and software programs used to make the checks. The 11 department's computer programmer, Brinton Butler, helped in retrieving the data. The community policing detective works with three community policing areas. Follow-up investigation on cases in these areas remains successful and well received by the citizens. Increased community involvement with Detective Mark Wilson has helped in solving cases. Youth/Sex This squad investigated and closed 1081 cases in 1994. The Rose Larner missing person case generated much attention in the media during the year. Detective John Caudy investigated all tips received. At this time she is still missing. In March Detectives Bill Backus and Dean Crispin obtained warrants for a subject involved in two criminal sexual assaults. Victims were unable to identify the accused. In the first case of its kind in Lansing detectives used DNA testing to identify the accused. This subject's connection to another sexual assault case is a possibility. Detective Jim Kus investigated a complaint in September of Laotian parents selling minors into arranged marriages. The accused minor and adult were engaged but had no plans to marry until the minor reached 18 years. Detective Kus worked with Refugee Services to begin education programs within the Laotian community on American laws and customs. The squad continued working with Protective Services on case referrals involving child abuse and neglect. In the early months of 1994 we experienced a rash of auto thefts within the city. Investigations proved most of these thefts were being committed by juveniles. The UDAA squad begin a series of public education projects, along with increased curfew and juvenile apprehension programs. The thefts were reduced and have remained at a lower level since then. The Auto Theft Grant was again renewed for 1994 and we continue to work with the Ingham County Sheriff Department investigator. 12 The Community Policing Detective position has continued with excellent results. Increased community involvement with this detective has helped in solving cases. The Fraud Squad moved their office to the Network Center due to space restrictions at the Prosecutor's office. The unit worked several large, complex fraud cases during the year. Computer fraud appears to be on the increase with monies being wired all over the United States. The Sexual Assault Squad used DNA testing to identify an accused for the first time. Warrants were obtained in 2 different incidents where the victims were unable to identify the accused. The Crimes against Persons squad investigated a homicide that has been extremely controversial so far. The case involves the death of a newborn and parental rights. This case may be precedent setting for the State of Michigan. The Crimes against Property Unit maintains the highest number of reported cases. One investigation tied 20 residential burglaries to one accused. Work continues to decrease the tide of property crimes through neighborhood involvement and education. CRIME AND ASSIGNMENT STATISTICS The following table illustrates that the case intake continues on the increase, along with the case assignment rate. The percentage of cases closed is falling somewhat as a result of these increases. 13 TABLE 1 TOTAL NUMBER CASE TOTAL ASSIGNED CASE OF CASES ASSIGNMENT CASES CASES INTAKE ASSIGNED RATE CLOSED CLOSED 1983 15,513 4,323 27% 3,320 76% 1984 15,173 4,822 32% 4,172 86% 1985 15,921 5,319 33% 4,607 86% 1986 18,641 67687 36% 5,558 83% 1987 17,490 7,138 41 % 6,137 85% 1988 17,124 7,298 43% 57902 81 % 1989 17,344 77581 44% 5,870 77% 1990 18,178 7,791 42% 5,790 72% 1991 18,165 7,668 42% 5,564 72% 1992 17,230 7,322 42% 5,739 78% 1993 16,767 6,973 41 % 6,022 86% 1994* 18,695 7,155 38% 6,110 85% *1994 data is projected for the entire year. Table 2 below compares Part 1 crime statistics from January through September, 1993 with the same period in 1994. 14 TABLE 2 NUMBER OF PART 1 CRIMES PERCENT CLOSED 1993 1994 1993 1994 Murder/Manslaughter 8 11 100% 64% Criminal Sexual Conduct 122 109 57% 50% Robbery 198 249 33% 32% Felonious Assault 865 898 61 % 62% Burglary/Forced entry 1015 1120 16% 12% Non -forced entry 17 22 12% 5% Larceny 3891 4484 14% 12% UDAA 451 833 23% 21 % Arson 56 51 25% 8% TOTAL PART ONE CRIMES 6623 7777 22% 20% 15 YEAR 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994* 20 15 F- 5 0 Ir_r30m CASELOAD RATE TOTAL INTAKE NUMBER ASSIGN ASSIGN PERCENT 15513 4323 15173 4822 15921 5319 18641 6687 17490 7138 17124 7298 17344 7581 18178 7791 18165 7668 17230 7322 16767 6973 18695 7155 CASELOAD SUMMARY TABLE 1 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994* TOTAL CASE INTAKE ® NUMBER CASES ASSIGNED I-J TOTAL CASES CLOSED PART 1 CRIMES * projected TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION Service Desk Quartermaster TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION The Technical Services Division consists of three (3) Bureaus. They are the Records Bureau, Detention Bureau and the Radio Maintenance Bureau. The automated Data Operations function is included in the Records Bureau. Records Bureau Employees of this bureau processed over 20,000 traffic citations, and over 6,000 accident reports. Nearly 7,000 warrants were processed, along with approximately 2,400 Freedom of Information requests. Personnel took in over $48,000 in fees. Our personnel finger -printed 2,000 citizens and processed over 2,500 criminal finger -print sets. Nearly 1,610 permits to purchase a handgun were issued, and 1,350 handgun registrations were completed. We now have a directed link to the Michigan State Police Gun files to help speed up gun permits and registrations. Furthermore, over 14,000 subpoenas were processed and served by personnel from this division. The Crime Scene Investigators were transferred to the Investigations Division. A Service Desk was added to this division in 1993. This makes it possible to have a uniform officer at a work station in the police building lobby during the hours the building is open to the public. This officer made over 10,000 citizen contacts, in addition to taking over 900 written police reports. Our Quartermaster personnel received over 8,500 articles of evidence/property, and disposed of more than 7,300 items. 16 Automated Data Operations Detention Bureau Automated Data Operations The Automated Data Operations unit is responsible for providing computer services to the entire Department. Toward that end, this unit engaged in a great deal of PC -related assistance in the form of setting up PC'S, providing help toward configuration and use of software packages, and troubleshooting problems. This unit also provides longer -term automated solutions to ongoing strategic or operational goals through computer project development. Projects worked on during the past year included the purchase, configuration, installation and successful implementation of a computerized prisoner photo imaging system, a system which allows for instantaneous identification of prisoners brought into our jail; assistance and participation in the new county -wide computer -aided dispatch and regional criminal records sharing projects; participation in the city-wide "Enterprise Information Technology Planning" project; participation and support for the Department's reorganization; and continuation of the effort to redesign our LEMS system to meet with the State's modified UCR requirements. Current activities revolve around further supporting the Departmental reorganization by providing communication systems via an electronic bulletin board and Electronic Mail, while attempting to streamline criminal data collection through the elimination of some paper flow and multiple data handling. Detention Bureau The Detention Bureau operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The major responsibilities of the lock -up include: booking, fingerprint, arraignments, interim bonding, and the operation of a LEIN terminal. The Lansing Police Department Detention Bureau by statute provides a 72 hour ` Lock -up by correctional definition. During 1994, 14,700 adult prisoners and 1,257 juveniles were processed through the Detention Bureau. The Court Officers arraigned 5,447 17 prisoners and obtained 8,982 complaints and warrants, along with 3,141 prisoners being sent to the Ingham County Jail. The Detention Bureau in cooperation with 54A District Court has started the process by which all warrants will be entered into LEIN and held by the Court, instead of Detention. This electronic warrant system is the start of a paper -less system between the District Court and the Lansing Police Department. In the future the District Court Quad Tran computer system and the Lansing Police Department LEMS will be integrated, sharing data and saving duplicate data entry. During the year the first step was taken with all traffic warrants being moved and entered by the District Court. During 1995 criminal misdemeanor and felony warrants will be transferred and entered into LEIN by the 54-A District Court. Also the cooperation between the Detention Bureau and the District Court continued in the area developing video arraignments. The video arraignment program is scheduled to be operational early in 1995 and will save large numbers of prisoners from being transported in the jail elevators up to the Court and down the Court hallways in front of the public, to be arraigned. This change in arraigning prisoners will increase safety in operation of both Detention Bureau and the District Court. During the year the Detention Bureau has improved the efficiency of its' operation through the use in modern technology by: placing in -line a video imaging system, installing Quad Tran from 54A District Court, improved lighting and intercom system in the jail hallways, and completion of a State Grant for Live Scan. The Live Scan will be on-line early in 1995. Radio Maintenance Radio Maintenance personnel accomplished numerous tasks over the past year. Radio Lab Technicians recorded 2,353 calls for service, installed 40 radios in police or fire vehicles and removed 38 radios from various police W and fire vehicles. Close to 1,200 hours were spent servicing the Lansing Fire Department, Lansing Township Police and Lansing Community College Office of Public Safety, radio systems. In addition to maintaining the integrity of the various communications systems, numerous special projects were accomplished. They include: 1. replacement and installation of a new radio transmitter for LPD channel #1 2. replacement of the final for LPD channel #3 3. research -recommendation and installation of electronic entry locks in 6 of the Community Policing Offices 4. installation of a new wireless public address system for the Firing Range 5. complete rewiring of all computer and printer terminals including cables associated with the Live Scan finger printing system was done 6. START Team received their own radio frequency for portable to portable radio use 7. modifications were made to the stand by power supplies for the dispatch consoles central electronics bank -alarms were also added 8. firmware for dispatch consoles was rewritten for several positions making them more user friendly 9. alternate LEIN dispatch position was added to the 5th floor of LPD 10. coded electric lock was installed on the first floor of LPD providing selected access between City Hall and the Police Department 19 11. coded electric lock with camera monitoring capabilities was added to the detention area to monitor traffic between the doors separating the elevators 12. color camera system/intercom was installed to monitor vehicles entering through the police garage door 13. new console addition which was started last year was completed at the fire department end 14. license was obtained for the Police Department to operate a trucking radio system 15. two local government radio licenses were obtained for the police department (these captured licenses were ones that the City had let lapse) 16. Radio Lab assumed the responsibility of maintaining the camera system which monitors detention cell activity, 4 camera and monitors were installed in detention - one to monitor the basement door, lobby door, print room, and the hallway in front of the intended new booking station 17. 9 additional radios were- secured and assigned to detention' personnel an -intercom/audio monitoring system was installed throughout the Detention area. Currently, we are in the process of evaluating the radio systems for both police and fire. This will allow for recommendations to migrate towards a trunking radio system. The equipment considered during this evaluating process are forty new portable radios, and 10 new sirens, which were secured for the Police Department, and 10 new sirens, 26 portable, and 7 new mobile radios which were secured for the Fire Department. ce 911 COMMUNICATIONS CENTER As part of the Communication Center's effort to support regional cooperation and cost-effective sharing of public resources, the new Computer Aided Dispatch System was merged with operations on September 9th, and we are now supporting Computer Aided Dispatch operations for East Lansing, Meridian Township, the Ingham County Sheriff Department and their Delhi office. Attention is now being focused on bringing the Mobile Data Terminal phase of the new computer system to fruition. All Center personnel have attended Community Policing Philosophy Seminars to help assure that the citizen's first point of contact with their public safety resources are efficient, reliable, responsive, and professional. Also, a Total Quality Management Team was begun to identify areas that need to be addressed in every aspect of the operation, so that we can meet and exceed citizen expectations. This provides a forum for Supervisors and Technicians to participate together in decision making and improved working environments. Pen . . rim 21 SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION The Special Operations Division has completed a major upgrade in the office computer systems which allow better access and availability of the equipment. The system is now completely networked and officers are able to perform functions on all PC's which were previously limited.to each terminal. Additionally, the Quad-Tran system from 54-A District Court and the Sierra System from Building Safety are available in the Special Operations Division Office. The REACH Unit initiated 101 cases in 1994 resulting in 368 arrests on drug related charges and other warrants. There were 101 raids conducted on drug houses. The Unit conducted 5 "knock and talk" operations at local hotels and motels and made 196 prostitution related cases. As a result of the efforts of the Landlord/Tenant Detective, 200 residents were- removed who were identified as drug dealers without the cost of a search warrant being conducted. The forfeiture Detective reported $200,403.92 in illegal drug profits seized during the year. The installation of the S.T.A.T.I.S. Intelligence System is near completion. The final stage is the interfacing of the Michigan State Police's Intelligence System (S.T.A.T.I.S.) with the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN). This system will allow our personnel to enter and retrieve information on known criminals and incidents from other jurisdictions across the State of Michigan. Through the efforts of the Special Operations Division in conjunction with the Uniform Division, ten community offices have been equipped with PC/LEMS terminals. This allows the officer in the field direct access to the Departments mainframe computer as well as making it possible for the officer to complete reports in the field. Officers are also encouraged to remain in the neighborhoods instead of driving to the station to complete reports. 22 The grant funded position of "Community Landlord Organizer" was filled by Ms. Priscilla Holmes. The office has been located in the Network Center where it is accessible to the community. The objective of this office is to ' 1) establish three -person committees in each Community Policing area, 2) Assist these committees in identifying all rental properties and owners in the neighborhoods, 3) develop training, 4) establish a working relationship with Building Safety, 5) provide each committee with pertinent materials relating to landlord/tenant rights, rental agreements, repair specialists, assistance programs and other identified needs, 6) assist committees with organizing meetings with landlords and 7) to decrease the number of problem landlords and tenants, through a cooperative effort with the City of Lansing and the Lansing Police Department, by 25% in the first year. A new Drug House Reporting Form has been produced by the Landlord/Tenant Detective which is more efficient and easier to complete by citizens who wish to report the presence of a drug house in their neighborhood. Attached is a copy of the revised Drug House Reporting Form. The Crime Analysis Unit provides a variety of specialized services to the Department consisting of intelligence analysis, distribution of crime/intelligence bulletins, personal computer programming, computer training and special data requests. All of these areas of intelligence provide a direct link between the Uniform and Investigation Divisions. The major accomplishment of 1994 was the development of the AGIS Mapping software. This software enables the Analysis Unit to provide current maps of reported crime locations. Census data can be utilized with the crime data to depict crime rates based upon population and land area, for example. Various bulletins are disseminated'throughout the Police Department. Wanted Bulletins notify departmental members that a warrant has been issued for a subject's arrest. .I -Bulletins inform the Uniform Division of individuals that are involved in criminal activity. Sixty-five I -Bulletins were disseminated in the year 1994. Because of the collaborated affords of the 23 Crime Analysis Unit, Uniform, and Investigations Divisions, 80% of Wanted bulletins, maps and analysis of reported crime locations, and I- • Bulletins result in arrests and 100% proactive deterrents of crime. Contacts Cards are entered into the Department's LEMS System. The contact cards contain updated address, vehicles, areas frequented and associate information on subjects who are contacted by Uniform Patrol Officers. Over 4,500 contacts were entered in the year 1994 as compared to over 2,100 in 1993. The Tri-County Metro Squad initiated 257 cases in Ingham, Eaton and Clinton and several other Mid -Michigan counties in 1994, resulting in the arrests of 240 people on 373 drug and other related charges. The total street value of drugs seized by Metro investigators in 1994 totalled $1,177,401. Metro officers seized 985 pounds of Marijuana and 1500 grams of cocaine from the streets of .the Tri-County area this year. Additionally, 158 units of LSD, 38 grams of Heroin, two grams of Methamphetamine, and 133 fluid ounces of other dangerous drugs were removed from the streets. Metro investigators executed 36 search warrants and seized 18 firearms during the course of the year. During 1994 Metro investigators arrested 48 class on violators, a 140% increase over 1993. 24 UNIFORM DIVISION UNIFORM DIVISION The Lansing Police Department's Uniform Division has spent the past year incorporating the Department's "Community Policing Philosophy" into all aspects of its operations. Initial planning has begun regarding bringing this philosophy into the mainstream of the police community. Officers assigned to each shift, the Traffic Unit, the K-9 division, and the Community Bureau are working more closely with the community than ever before. The officers are dealing with a variety of "quality of life" issues, how to be more effective in reducing crime, and empowering residents to become more effective advocates for themselves and their neighborhoods. An important part of this effort has been the Department's continued emphasis on decentralizing programs and services. Several committees have been established to study the possibility of two (2) decentralized precincts offering complete police service at two separate locations (one north & one south). An ongoing goal within the Uniform Division has been to get officers who have traditionally used the current police building for much of their work to utilize offices within the community (schools, neighborhoods, and businesses). To assist in accomplishing this goal in our current organization, the southend substation at the corner of Holmes Rd. & Washington Ave. has extended its hours of operation. A variety of services are now offered to the public from 0700 hours to 2200 hours each day. This provides citizens who live on the south side of our community a way to conduct business with us without having to make a trip to downtown Lansing. The Department now has a total of twenty-one community offices located around the city. They can be found in various residential areas, schools, and business districts. Some of these offices are used by community policing officers (C.P.O.'s) assigned to specific neighborhoods and housing developments. Other offices are used by district patrol officers to meet with citizens, write reports, access computer records, and conduct interviews. Others are located in schools and are used by officers teaching D.A. R.E. and other educational programs. It is our belief that these offices have helped 25 promote increased accessibility to police services, greater interaction between citizens and police, and more effective coordination between police and various other city service providers. Retirements, promotions, and transfers have created many changes within the Uniform Division over the past year. This has created a new pool of police officers within the Department. This new influx of personnel, combined with the transfer of many senior officers and command, has resulted in a climate throughout the Division that is change- oriented, innovative, and enthusiastic. During the past year officers from the afternoon and night shifts have become more active in setting up meeting with various neighborhoods. This type of initiative shows the officers are taking a more active role in community and neighborhood planning and problem solving. Recently the day shift command and officers have worked hard to deal with problems in and around a senior citizens apartment complex in the south end. Vandalism, juvenile trouble, and trespassing have become a concern for these members of our community. The officers coordinated with school officials and students from the adjacent middle school, management from the complex, and Officer Paul Arnold (Department's Crime Prevention Officer), to solve the problems and build a better relationship between young people in the area and the senior citizens living in the complex. During this past summer and early fall, the officers were faced with a large number of "loud party" and "disorderly subjects" complaints. These types of calls always seem to occur at the busiest time of the night. The night shift met with the 911 Center and began a new type of response for these calls. Instead of holding party complaints for what sometimes turned out to be lengthy periods of time, a specific unit was designated as the "party car." This unit was assigned to respond to all the "loud party" and other "noise" complaints in the city. This method cut response times to such calls by 50% and reduced return calls by nearly 75%. These are just a few examples of an overall approach that is being implemented throughout the Division to reach out to the community in new 26 and creative ways. The Division continues to try new suggestions and creative strategies for problem solving. A new emphasis on coalition building and team work within the Department and the City overall has proven very effective in fighting crime and coordinating services to the citizens of our community. PATROL As described above, patrol officers within the Division have greatly increased their mission and responsibilities over the past year. Officers do far more than just respond to calls and make arrests as shown by the following examples: The Day Shift has continued its successful Truancy Abatement Program (T.A.P.). This involves a coordinated enforcement effort with the Lansing School District and the Division to deal with truants. Officers work -with school officials, parents, and various social agencies to identify and apprehend truants. The goal of this program is to get kids back into school and off the streets. A team of officers working the east side of the City on the Afternoon Shift began monthly meetings at the Network Center earlier this year. The mission was to coordinate law enforcement and social services in an effort to assist "problem people." It also addressed other negative problems (i.e. trash removal, prostitution, etc.) within this specific area of the community. During the summer months, the afternoon shift officers utilized a golf cart to enhance their presence and mobility while patrolling the City's Riverwalk Trail. This innovative patrol strategy helped increase citizens' sense of safety while using the trail. It also discourages crime and provides an opportunity for officers to interact with residents in a non-traditional setting. There were also some neighborhood concern over problems with increased fighting, assaults, weapons violations, and drug activity in the parking lots of several nightclubs throughout the City. The night shift beefed up liquor inspections and enforcement activities in and around a number of these clubs and bars. Two establishments (Neo's & Club Chameleon) had an usually 27 and bars. Two establishments (Neo's & Club Chameleon) had an usually high number of these types of complaints and were ultimately shut down for • the summer. Twenty-eight violations brought by the night shift against Society Nightclub on the south side were sustained by the State Liquor Control Commission. Since then, cooperative efforts between the Department and club management have reduced these types of problems in and around the business. PATROL STATISTICS JANUARY - DECEMBER 1994 Calls for Service ................................. 117,876 Felony Arrests .................................... 2,158 Misdemeanor Arrests .........................'..... 9,449 Appearance Tickets ................................. 950 Moving Citations ................................... 3,765 Non -Moving ...................................... 8,887 Parking Citations .................................. 8,855 Investigative Reports ............................. 15,350 Accident Reports ................................. 4,768 Bar/House Checks .................................. 681 Stolen Vehicle Recoveries ............................ 640 Drunk Drivers (O.U.I.L.'s) ..................... :....... 450 Adult Contacts ................................... 9,446 Juvenile Contacts ................................. 3,531 COMMUNITY BUREAU The Community Bureau remained in the forefront of the Department's decentralization efforts. Officers involved in School Safety Programs and both officers assigned to Neighborhood Watch, (Officer Patty Luciano & Officer Dave Stacey) moved into their new offices away from the main police • building. Community Policing Officers continued to achieve new levels of citizen participation and community building within their neighborhoods. In the FAB Acres neighborhood, Officer Ray Hall & William Fabijancic worked diligently with residents to create the "Barb Dean Tot Lot," a new park and playground area located at the corner of Garden and Martin streets. A special dedication ceremony for the lot was held at its completion. It featured the unveiling of a sculpture that symbolized diversity within the area. C.P.O.'s made good use of the V.I.S.T.A. workers during the City's. "Summer of Safety Program." This program was run and organized by Lt. Rick Cook, Sgt. Steve Luciano, and Sgt. Mark Alley. The C.P.O.'s and V.I.S.T.A. personnel kept young people from community policing neighborhoods involved in a variety of recreational activities. Sports programs such as the Lansing Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) and other community projects kept everyone busy over the summer and fall month. COMMUNITY BUREAU STATISTICS JANUARY - DECEMBER 1994 K-12 Programs in Schools .......................... 1,269 School Visits ...................................... 1,329 D.A.R.E Programs ............................... 28,366 Neighborhood Watch Contacts ........................ 3,.038 Business Cards Obtained/Updated .................... 3,067 Crime Prevention Programs ............................ 88 Alarm Investigations ............ ................... 428 29 K-9 UNIT The Department's K-9 Unit has had a particularly successful year despite the retirement of two (2) dogs and one (1) handler. K-9 "Chase," one of the Department's original and best animal, retired because of medical problems after eight (8) years of service. His partner Officer William Burtch is now working on the night shift on regular patrol duties. K-9 "Mitch" was retired after three (3) years of street duty when his partner, Officer Dave Joppie, retired from the Department last fall with twenty-five (25) years of. service. The Unit has had two (2) handlers and two (2) dogs successfully complete a thirteen week Basic K-9 School that concluded in December. Officer Matt Ramsey is assisting Trainer Craig Desonia with this school. Upon completion of this training, Officer Ramsey will be certified as the Department's second K-9 Trainer. K-9 STATISTICS JANUARY - DECEMBER 1994 Building Searches ................................... 481 Area Searches ..................................... 204 Tracks............................................ 493 Weapons Searches ................................... 21 Demonstrations ...................................... 37 Felony Apprehensions ...............................: 86 Misdemeanor Apprehensions ........................... 68 30 TRAFFIC UNIT . As Michigan's Capitol City, Lansing is the location for numerous special events, cultural activities, rallies, and demonstrations that require special planning, coordination and crowd control services. These types of functions are handled by the L.P.D. Traffic Unit. Here are some examples of the forty (40) special events and twenty-eight (28) parades that were handled by the unit this past year, i.e., K.K.K. rallies, the Gus Macker Basketball Tournament, Riverfest, the Downtown Art Fair, the Safety Patrol Picnic, the Tour De Michigan Bicycle Race, the Michigan Run, the Y.M.C.A. Corporate Challenge, and many other events. Every division within the Department contributed manpower to make these celebrations a success. The Traffic Unit is also responsible for the daily traffic enforcement, accident investigation, and abandoned vehicle complaints within our boundaries. Enforcement and prevention continue to be a top priority with the unit. Traffic enforcement activity remains high even though officers from this unit have been utilized on an almost daily basis to help cover the Day Shift manpower shortages (due to retirements and training needs). TRAFFIC UNIT STATISTICS JANUARY - DECEMBER 1994 Accident Reports ................................ Hit & Run Accident Investigations .................... Accident Related Citations ......................... Radar Citations .......... :....................... Other Moving Citations .........................:. . Non -Moving Citations ............................. Parking Citations ................................. Abandoned Vehicle Complaints ..................... 31 1,256 1,370 ... 713 . 2,034 ... 794 1,151 1,028 1,922 DIVE TEAM The City's renewed interest in the Grand River as a recreational and environmental focal point has caused the Department's Dive Team to upgrade its equipment, coordinate training with other agencies, and patrol the river in new and creative ways. During the past year, the Dive Team has purchased a new underwater communications system. Team members have trained over the past summer with the Ingham County Dive Team. The department has also acquired a jet ski donated by Shep's Motor Sports. Its primary function is to patrol the river during special events and access areas that were previously difficulth m possible to reach. These jet ski patrols have proven very popular with the public and have helped to improve boating/water safety during special events. DIVE TEAM STATISTICS JANUARY - DECEMBER 1994 TrainingDives ........................................ 9 Evidence Dives ....................................... 4 Body Recoveries ...................................... 3 Vehicle Recoveries .......:............................. 4 Community Events .................................... 5 Boat Accidents ....................................... 1 SPECIAL TACTICS & RESCUE TEAM (S.T.A.R.T.) Protection of the public and police personnel in dangerous/high risk situation continues to be the primary purpose of the Team. Highly trained personnel, sophisticated equipment, and a commitment to safety first are just a few of the • reasons why its members are considered to be one of the best tactical teams in the nation. 32 In 1994 the Lansing Police Special Tactics And Rescue Team, completed it's 21 st year of service to the Greater Lansing Community. A total of 117 incidents were resolved without any serious injury to officers or any other persons. The types of incidents resolved by the team included, barricaded gunmen, mentally incapacitated person, drug raids, high risk search warrants, and suicidal persons. The team is comprised of 30 volunteer officers who serve on the team in addition to their regular duties. There are 6 sergeants, 18 tactical officer, and 6 crisis negotiators. Team training methods developed over the last two years were continued, including a liaison with Lansing Community College and the West Michigan Tactical Officers Association. This allows interactive training with other agencies. Many of our own members serve as instructors with this system. New capabilities were developed during 1994. A low lethality response system for mentally incapacitated persons and two officers were trained and certified as Explosive Handlers/Explosive Entry Technicians. Both these capabilities enhance officer and citizen safety. For 1995, we will be exploring possible grant options for training facility improvements. We are also in the planning stages of a Tri-County Tactical Team, training session. This is the first step to organizing the mutual aid departments into a consolidated response for even the largest of incidents. In 1995, we are also working with Sheriff Wrigglesworth on a method of integrating paramedics, who have tactically trained with S.T.A.R.T., into our team responses. As we enter 1995, S.T.A.R.T. is prepared to employ it's equipment and expertise towards the safe resolution of high risk incidents. We exist for the purpose of saving lives. During the past year, the Team was utilized as an entry team for all of the departments' raids. The Tri-County Metro Narcotics Squad has also utilized the Teams expertise during similar operations throughout the area. The Team was also called in to safely conclude several incidents involving barricaded subjects and to assist with the execution of five (5) search 33 warrants. The Team received four (4) commendations from Ingham County Sheriff Gene Wriggleworth for resolving four (4) separate out -county barricaded gunman incidents. S.T.A.R.T. STATISTICS JANUARY - DECEMBER 1994 Raids............................................ 101 Barricaded Subjects ................................... 5 Search Warrants .................................... 5 Other Incidents ....................................... 5 34 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT DIVISION ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT DIVISION PERSONNEL AND TRAINING The Personnel and Training Bureau had the responsibility of filling 32 sworn and nonsworn positions vacated during 1994. This required that our personnel officer, Officer Richard Holm administer or supervise over 400 selection instruments to complete those hiring processes. To fill the sworn vacancies with the best candidates possible, our recruiting officer, Officer Darin Larner conducted 239 office interviews, over 1300 telephone interviews and attended over 40 job fairs, high school assemblies and other recruiting related presentations. Other highlights from the recruiter's desk included the new color recruiting pamphlet, the establishment of a new recruiting team, and participation in the Joint Committee on Police Recruitment. 1994 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION Twenty-one departmental and twenty seven citizen awards were presented at the 1994 Awards Banquet. The following is a summary of the departmental awards and recognition of civilians receiving awards this year. 35 CERTIFICATE OF MERIT - Awarded to an officer for outstanding performance of duty under unusual or difficult conditions. The action need not involve the protection of life or property and must involve unusual thoroughness. Officer Mark Wilson On April 23, 1994, Officer Mark Wilson was assigned to the "Bravo Company" of the Mobile Field Force for the Ku Klux Klan rally. At 3:15 p.m. the Bravo Company was deployed to the intersection of Allegan & Walnut for a disturbance. As the company set-up a line formation in the intersection, a mass of protesters ran west from the front of the Capitol Building toward Allegan and Walnut. Within seconds the Bravo Company was surrounded by approximately 400 protesters. The angry crowd began chanting and yelling profanities at the officers. ..................................................... The crowd grew in number and refused to back -off. A barrage of rocks and pieces of cement were thrown by the protesters at the officers. A 3 to 5 pound piece of cement was hurled from the crowd and hit Officer Wilson in the back. Officer Wilson wavered, but to the amazement of everyone he did not go down. He held his place in line and kept the protesters back. Several minutes later the back-up units arrived and assisted the Bravo Company in dispersing the crowd. When the incident was finally over, Officer Wilson was treated by Lansing Fire Department personnel for a contusion on his back. 0 INDIVIDUAL COMMENDATION - Awarded to departmental personnel who have performed efficient and valuable service to the Department, either in carrying out a specific task, or in the performance of general duties over an extended period of time. Sergeant Greg Ventre From January 1990 through March 1993 Sgt. Ventre was assigned to the Special Operations Division as an undercover officer in the REACH Unit. He was involved daily in undercover narcotics buys of crack cocaine throughout his tenure with the unit. His work ethic and dedication to his job resulted in over 425 narcotics cases assigned to him for investigation. Included in these investigations were over 275 hand to hand narcotics buys Sgt. Ventre did with drug dealers. Sgt. Ventre was also involved in several major investigations of drug dealers. One of these major investigations lead to the execution of 5 search warrants on 5 different houses. A total of 17 individuals were arrested and charged with various drug charges during a day long sweep. The sweep also netted the seizure of crack cocaine, powder cocaine, heroin, marijuana, over 1,000 dollars in cash and a vehicle. Sergeant .Chris Magnus In January of 1993 Sergeant Chris Magnus was given the assignment of rewriting the Department's Report Writing Handbook. Sergeant Magnus immediately went to work on this project and spent a year collecting and 37 cataloguing information from a long list of sources. Much of the time required to successfully complete this project was his own, since Sgt. Magnus was assigned to the night shift and many of the sources needed were only available during regular working hours. As a result of Sgt. Magnus' efforts and dedication to duty, the Lansing Police Department has a comprehensive, easy to use, and up -dated report handbook. Officer William Burtch and K-9 Chase For the past 8 years, Officer Burtch and K-9 Chase have teamed up to be a formidable opponent against crime. During this 8 year period, Officer Burtch has not only been a K-9 handler, but also a K-9 trainer of the Department's K-9 Unit. In addition to being a dedicated and knowledgeable K-9 handler and trainer, Officer Burtch and K-9 Chase has made numerous public appearances, showcasing their talents. Officer Burtch's dedication and expertise is such that in his last 2 years as a K-9 handler, he and Chase have received no less than 16 letters of recognition from this and other Departments for their work. Officer Linda Doherty -Wright In June of 1991, Officer Doherty -Wright was assigned to the Cherryhill neighborhood and the downtown area as a community policing officer. She was one of the original officers assigned to the newly formed Community Policing Unit. Sgt. Andrew George said that Linda's contributions have been made with a high degree of professional excellence and because of that, the department has received a tremendous amount of positive credit. Officer Doherty -Wright has been able to balance law enforcement, community building and youth programs in an extraordinary manner. A few Kc : examples of the activities and community problems she has dealt with are hosting annual Christmas parties which provided the youth in her neighborhood with bicycles, coats, hats, mittens, and food. Planning trips -to Cedar Point, Splash Mountain, Summer Camps, and ice skating at MSU. She changed River Street Park's name to Cherryhill Park with neighborhood youth raising money to place a volleyball net and basketball court in the park. She has conducted neighborhood clean-ups, paint blitzes and summer picnics. Officer Doherty -Wright has also worked to get the drug interdiction and prostitution out of the Bus Station. She has worked closely with the Building and Safety Code compliance officer to eradicate the neighborhood from absentee landlords and she has worked closely with the courts on problem people from her neighborhood. These are just a few of the activities Officer Doherty -Wright has been involved in since June of 1991. Lieutenant Paul Teszlewicz, Sergeant Mark Burns, Officer Brian Ellis, Officer John Prince, Officer Lynn Kentner, Officer Mark Wilson, Detective Lucius Hayward, Detective John Caudy, Center Supervisor Daniel McCullough, and Dispatcher Kim Gray. On September 27, 1993, at 11:30 a.m. a plane crash occurred in the area of Waverly Road and Hunters Ridge. The personnel involved worked in unison to effectively handle the incident. Until one has been at the site of a plane crash and viewed the wreckage, one can not comprehend the destruction both to the physical area as well as the human beings involved. Lt. Teszlewicz was in charge of the entire incident and coordinated all of the events intra departmentally as well as with other government agencies. Sgt. Burns set up the perimeters and photographed the bodies for the medical examiner. Officers Ellis, Prince, and Kentner assisted in the removal of the bodies and were assigned to crowd control. Officer Wilson was the first officer on the scene and confirmed the fatalities. He also 39 located a key witness to the crash and calmed this person until they could be interviewed. Detectives Hayward and Caudy took statements from numerous witnesses and did all of the investigative follow-up. Center Supervisor McCullough coordinated all phone messages and acted as a liaison between the FAA and Lt. Teszlewicz. Dispatcher Gray handled all radio traffic and kept track of all units and made the necessary phone calls. DEPARTMENTAL UNIT COMMENDATION - The Departmental Unit Commendation may be awarded in recognition of outstanding police services performed by any departmental unit. Officer Donald Gilbert and Officer Ronald Dishaw The DARE program started in our City in 1991 as a pilot project. Officers Gilbert and Dishaw were the first pioneers of this project through a Federal Grant. Both of these officers worked very hard at making this a top notch program in the Lansing Schools. They have fought the many battles needed to move the DARE program to the forefront of Lansing's war on drugs. They have spent countless hours of their personal time -to make sure the program would be a success. The program has been so successful that it is now seen nation wide. LIFE SAVING AWARD - Awarded to a citizen or officer for the saving of a human life. This award is intended for all citizens or officers, directly responsible for the saving of a human life, which can be supported by M evidence such as statements by physicians, witnesses and or officers at the scene. The citizen's or officer's actions must have led to the sustaining of human life, until the victim was released to the care and custody of proper medical authority. Recipients are eligible to receive this award, even though the victim may have expired at a later time. Officer Marcel Holloway On December 15, 1993, at approximately 2:00 a.m. Officer Holloway responded to an attempt suicide in the 800 block of W. Holmes. A distraught subject had climbed 85 feet up a radio tower and was threatening to jump. Officer Holloway initiated verbal contact with the. subject and talked to him for approximately 30 minutes. The subject was intoxicated and distraught over his domestic problems. The subject made several threats to jump, however each time he did, Officer Holloway calmly talked the subject out of jumping. Officer Holloway finally convinced the subject to come down: The subject took 20 minutes to come down, as he slipped several times on the wet metal tower. Each time he would slip, Officer Holloway calmly told the subject to rest and take his time coming down. The subject made it safely to the ground and Officer Holloway sought psychological counseling for him. Officer Holloway showed extreme patience and calm during this trying event. Officer Mary Stevens On November 4, 1993, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Officer Stevens responded to a report of a man hanging over the edge of the Kalamazoo St. Bridge at Cedar and River streets. Upon her arrival, she found a subject who was clinging to the outside of the railing over the river. 41 Relying on her negotiator training and experience, she was able to work her way close enough to him to engage in a conversation. During the 20 minute conversation, Officer Stevens was able to learn that the man had become despondent over an argument he had with his girlfriend. Officer Stevens displayed compassion and understanding. She was able to gain the trust of the subject and subsequently convinced him to climb over to the safe side of the railing. He was eventually transported to the hospital so he could speak with a therapist. Officer Stevens' display of patience and concern for the subject was a significant factor in the outcome. Had the subject fallen into the freezing waters, his existence would have certainly been jeopardized. DEPARTMENTAL CITATIONS - Awarded to departmental personnel for outstanding contributions to law enforcement through the success of difficult police programs, projects, or situations, such contributions being made with a high degree of professional excellence. Captain James Rapes In 1988 the City of Lansing witnessed an invasion of crack cocaine and related violence associated with street level crack cocaine sales. Captain James Rapp took on the difficult task, of dealing with this growing problem. Captain Rapp's first plan was the creation of the REACH Unit, which was developed to deal with street level crack cocaine problems as well as crack houses in neighborhoods. The REACH Unit quickly went to work on closing down drug houses and making hand to hand buys from street dealers. The impact was quick, thus accomplishing the goals of improving the quality of life in many neighborhoods. Captain Rapp continued.,his innovative methods by developing a Landlord Tenant Program, assigning a Detective to work forfeitures and developing a Hotel -Motel program where members of the unit would go out and talk 42 with managers of hotels and motels requesting their help in identifying drug dealers. Captain Rapp also secured many grants including funding for a City Attorney for the handling of drug cases and forfeitures, additional officers for the community policing program, and a new crime analysis unit. In addition to securing grants, Captain Rapp worked with the City Attorney's Office, the Mayor's Office, and the City Council in establishing the City's tough ordinances against drug loitering, prostitute loitering and the Drug House Ordinance. Without a doubt, Captain Rapp has distinguished himself in the Department's efforts to make Lansing a world class city. 43 U 0 Twenty seven civilians received awards this year. The awards were received as follows: CIVILIAN CITATIONS - Awarded to citizens whose actions resulted in the prevention or solution of a serious crime, the apprehension of a dangerous criminal, or other meritorious action such as life saving, or assistance to an officer with disregard for the recipients personal safety. Veronica Moore James Koon William Abfalter Scott Slee, Dustin Shelp, Tom Beard Tami Nearing -Keller Tom Elred Darnell Ishmel Harley Hood, Louis Tallarica, Mihai Horj,Joshua Scott Ruth Hallman Loretta Kalla, Rich Rushton, Bob Perhna Gordon Lunsted, Albert Smith Craig Brown, Tim Bridenbaker, Steve Ulman, David White Jay Rioux Tanika Williams LIFE SAVING AWARD - Awarded to a citizen or officer for the saving of a human life. This award is intended for all citizens or officers, directly responsible for the saving of a human life, which can be supported by evidence such as statements by physicians, witnesses and or officers at the scene. The citizen's or officer's actions must have led to the sustaining of human life, until the victim was released to the care and custody of proper medical authority. Recipients are eligible to receive this award, even though the victim may have expired at a later time. Lester McMahan CITIZENS MEDAL OF VALOR - Awarded to a citizen who voluntarily comes to the aid of a police officer or another citizen at great personal risk of their own lives in situations arising out of criminal activity wherein the citizen involved has no personal motive or stake in the outcome. Tracy Stuer *Chief and Assis Chief photos were captured by the new Photo Imaging System 45