2018 Celina Police Annual Report

The Celina Police Department is committed to achieving a safer community by providing dedicated service and involving our community as partners.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. City Council 3. Mayor’s Message 4. Chief’s Message 5. Police Administration 6. Population 7 - 8. 2018 Snapshot 9. Organizational Values 10. Organizational Chart 11. Domestic Violence Report 12. Hope’s Door 13-14. Racial Profiling Report 15. Response to Resistance 16. Calls for Service 17. Underage Drinking Initiative 18-19. Criminal Investigations Division 20. Property and Violent Crimes 21. Overall Crimes per 1,000 Residents 22. Response Times 23-25. Awards Banquet 26. Servant Leaders 27. Citizen’s Volunteer Group 28. Traffic Stop Statistics 29 - 30. Accident and DWI Statistics 31 - 32. Department Training Summary 33. Strategic Objectives 34-36. Department Initiatives and Community Engagement 37 - 38. Special Response Team (SRT)

CELINA CITY COUNCIL

Bill Webber, Place 1 - Andy Hopkins, Place 3 - Sean Terry, Mayor Chad Anderson, Mayor Pro Tem/Place 6 - Mindy Koehne, Place 5 Carmen Roberts, Place 4 - Wayne Nabors, Place 2 (Left to Right)

Jason Laumer City Manager

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MAYOR’S MESSAGE As Mayor of the City of Celina, I am proud to present to you on behalf of the Celina City Council the police department’s 2018 Annual Report. This annual report reflects the true character of our community, community members working together with our police department to keep our community safe.

Our police department continues to do an excellent job in keeping up with the current growth of the City and planning for the future. The Celina community works with our police department in a number of ways such as problem-solving initiatives to prevent construction thefts and preventing substance abuse by minors. Two major 2018 police/community events, National Night Out and Blue Santa were the largest and most successful in our history. These are just some of the many examples you will find in the annual report where the Celina community and our police department work together to increase the safety and quality of life in Celina.

The Celina community appreciates the hard work and dedication that our police officers put forth each day to keep our community safe. I encourage all of our community members to get to know our police department and discover ways that you can contribute to a safer community.

Henry Ford said it well “if everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.”

Sean Terry Mayor

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CHIEF’S MESSAGE On behalf of all the dedicated members of the Celina Police Department, I am proud to present our 2018 Annual Report. This report illustrates the expansion of the police department as we keep pace with the growth occurring in Celina. Most importantly, the activities highlighted in this report would not be possible without the dedication and hard work of the officers and personnel who make up the Celina Police Department team. Our department appreciates the ongoing support from our Mayor, City Council, and City Management that allows us to expand the operational capacity of the department as we focus on keeping Celina safe.

The Celina Police Department operates under the philosophy of community policing which means that we need the trust and support of our community to build a lasting framework and relationship that will serve to keep Celina a safe community for decades to come. We are proud to say that the Celina community provides that support and works with the police department to ensure our community stays safe. This report is full of examples where the community and the police department come together to increase the safety of our community.

In 2018, the police department and the community joined for the largest National Night Out event ever and reinforced our determination to keep Celina a safe community. During National Night Out, the community collected urgently needed items for Hopes Door New Beginning Center who is our partner in preventing domestic violence and increasing safety for victims. This is just one example of the police department and the community working together that you will find in the annual report.

It is the goal of the entire Celina Police Department team to increase the quality of life in Celina by working with our community to keep Celina safe. Many of the activities and events covered in this report are ongoing and we invite you to come join us, get to know your police officers, and work with us as we all work together to keep our community safe. Thank you for reviewing our 2018 Annual Report and we encourage you to share it with your neighbors.

Tony Griggs Chief of Police

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POLICE ADMINISTRATION Assistant Chief Shea Scott oversees the Operations Division, Special Operations Division, and the Support Services Division.

Assistant Chief Scott provides leadership and management to the police department, coordinates organizational activities with other departments and outside agencies, and provides executive level operational and administrative support to the Chief of Police.

Additionally, Assistant Chief Scott is the Texas Police Chief’s Association – Best Practices, Recognition Program Manager and manages Internal Affairs.

Assistant Chief Scott has been with the Celina Police Department for over 12 years and has over 24 years in law enforcement.

Lieutenant John Jackson is the Division Commander of both the Patrol Division and Criminal Investigation Division. In addition, Lieutenant Jackson manages the Training Section and is the Special Response Team Commander.

Lieutenant Jackson recently achieved his 10-year anniversary with the Celina Police Department. Before becoming a police officer, Lieutenant Jackson served in the U.S. Marines and completed two combat tours in Iraq and Haiti. After separating from the U.S. Marines, Lieutenant Jackson spent numerous years working for Blackwater and other private companies, training military and law enforcement in weapons and tactics.

Lieutenant Jackson developed the Celina Police Department’s Special Response Team (SRT), which is now operational.

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POPULATION AT YEAR END 18860 12938 7000

2011

8000

2012

8000

2013

8191

2014

14556

9555

2015

2016

2017

2018

Population Estimates (Note: Population estimate includes a Municipal Utility District (MUD) located in the statistical reporting area of the Celina Police Department and serviced by the Celina Police Department. The total population number is the “service area” of the Celina Police Department. 2018 service area population estimate prepared by the City of Celina’s GIS Department.)

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ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES The Celina Police Department prescribes to our organizational values.

We are committed to these values for ourselves and the community we serve.

We will be truthful and trustworthy at all times.

The Celina Police Department is built upon a foundation of ethical and professional conduct. We are committed to the highest level of moral principles and ethics.

All members of the department will adhere to the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, which is part of this manual.

We believe that it is an Honor to serve our community and in return we will Honor our community with dedicated service.

We will practice openness about what our rules and procedures are and how our decisions are being made. Transparency will exist both within our organization and externally with the community. Transparency supports neutrality and fairness.

We will function as a team working collaboratively to achieve a shared vison of keeping Celina safe. We recognize that as an organization it is crucial for us to function as a team and imperative that we form partnerships with our community to achieve effective and sustainable results.

We hold ourselves responsible for our own actions. We will always be accountable to our team members and our community.

We know that to get respect we must give respect. Our community shows its respect by placing its trust in us. We must earn our community’s trust by applying the principles of procedural justice in all of our contacts.

Effective communication is often the most important element between success and failure. We will strive to communicate effectively with our team members and our community. We know that all individuals have a need to be heard and we will practice the art of listening.

Leadership is doing the right things directed toward achieving a shared vision. In our organization we are all servant leaders, servant leaders when dealing with each other and our community.

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Authorized staffing effective October 1, 2018: 23 Sworn Police Officer positions and 1 Public Safety Officer.

The FY2019 budget authorizes three additional police officer positions on April 1, 2019.

The addition of three new police officer positions is consistent with the department’s strategic planning and allows for the expansion of patrol staffing. As the City of Celina continues to experience a substantial growth rate, the police department must expand its operational capabilities and personnel.

Annually, the police department completes a staffing allocation analysis model that combines four approaches to determine staffing needs and forecast future expansion. The four models consist of per-capita, minimum staffing, workload-based, and coverage-based. The combination of the analysis derived from the four models provides the most relevant data pertaining to the identifiable factors existing in Celina, allowing for the most effective current and future staff planning.

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSES 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0

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Domestic Violence Initiative – 2018 Review

13.55% decrease in Domestic Violence Offenses rate per 1000 residents (2015-2018) In 2014, the police department and the Celina community launched an ongoing initiative to stop domestic violence and increase safety for victims. The ongoing success of this initiative is directly attributable to the partnership between the police department and the community. The overall initiative has resulted in a 28.85% reduction in domestic violence offenses from 2014 to 2018. Domestic violence offenses decreased 24.91% from 2017 to 2018 (per 1000 residents). The department will continue to focus on the domestic violence initiative by engaging the community and working with strategic partners.

The department continues to apply the Maryland Model Lethality Assessment Program to intimate partner domestic violence incidents, identifying victims who are at high risk of becoming a homicide victim. In 2018, officers administered 22 lethality assessments in the field and 10 tested high danger. High danger victims are encouraged to immediately contact an advocate at Hope’s Door New Beginning Center or other domestic violence service provider.

The lethality assessment program is an evidence-based homicide prevention tool and was implemented as a component of the department’s domestic violence initiative.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSE PER 1000 RESIDENTS 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50

2.51 2.32

2.89 2.17

1.00 0.50 0.00

PER 1000 POP

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Our community stands united to end domestic violence and create safety for victims! Thank you to everyone who participated in Celina’s National Night Out and your generous donations to Hope’s Door New Beginning Center. It takes a strong partnership between the police department, the community, and Hope’s Door New Beginning Center to end the cycle of abuse. By working together, we can make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. https://www.hopesdoorinc.org

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RACIAL PROFILING REPORT The Celina Police Department, in accordance with the Texas Racial Profiling Law, collects police contact data for the purpose of identifying and responding (if necessary) to concerns regarding racial profiling practices. The law also requires that the police department submit to their governing body (city council), an annual report of the information collected. The purpose of this report is to provide annual statistical data and analysis of motor vehicle stop data covering the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. To accomplish this, this report will focus upon the following topics:

1. How the motor vehicle stop data is collected.

2. An overview of the racial/ethnic data collected.

3. A comprehensive analysis of the data to include any recommendations affecting procedural or policy areas.

How the Motor Vehicle Stop Data Was Collected The Texas Racial Profiling Law mandates collection of information relating to motor vehicle stops in which a citation is issued and to arrests made as a result of those stops. The collection of this data changed for 2018 to include new reporting requirements. Those requirements added that all warnings be recorded with the same data as citations and whether or not the offender was male or female. The following items were also required to be reported.

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The race or ethnicity of the individual detained.

Whether a search was conducted.

Whether the search was consensual.

Whether the officer knew the race or ethnicity of the individual detained before detaining that individual.

In 2009, the legislature created law that requires law enforcement agencies to begin collecting data on persons of Middle Eastern decent and report those findings along with other races or ethnicities. In 2017, the legislature retracted the reporting of ‘Middle Eastern’ and only allowed reporting of Alaska Native / American Indian, Asian, Black, Hispanic/Latino, and White.

Table 1 contains the information collected from motor vehicle stops in 2018 where a citation, warning, arrest, or a combination of those were made. Assignment of race and/or ethnicity to a category is either stated by the stopped person or determined by the officer to best of his or her ability. A consensual search is determined by a request from the officer to conduct a search. The person stopped is under no obligation to consent to the search. If they do not consent, then the officer must have probable cause for the search, which could also be obtained while discovering contraband while conducting a vehicle inventory after an arrest.

Table 1 reads, for example, that we stopped and cited or warned 4059 persons in 2018 with 2971 of them being white. This accounted for 73% of all persons stopped. In 2017, that percentage was also 73%. Of the 4059 stops, only 7% of them were searched and 50% of the searches were consensual. The rest were non-consensual, meaning there was probable cause.

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RACIAL PROFILING REPORT In conclusion, the findings suggest that the Celina Police Department does not currently experience a problem regarding racial profiling practices. There have been zero (0) complaints of racial profiling from the public. The continuing effort to collect police contact data will enable an on-going evaluation of police practices. Thus, allowing for the citizens of the community to benefit from professional and courteous service from their police department.

Table 1

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RESPONSE TO RESISTANCE REPORT

% OF FORCE USED BY RACE 90.0% 90.0% 80.0% 70.0% 60.0% 50.0%

10.0%

40.0% 30.0% 20.0%

0.0%

0.0%

10.0% 0.0%

Series1

% OF WHITE SUSPECTS 90.0%

% OF BLACK SUSPECTS 10.0%

% OF HISPANIC SUSPECTS 0.0%

% OF OTHER RACE SUSPECTS 0.0%

The purpose of this memo is to meet the requirements set forth with the Best Practices Program. The following is an analysis of the Response to Resistance occurrences for the calendar year 2018.

Officers encountered combative or resistant suspects a total of 8 times in 2018 that required officers to use force. These occurred 70% of the time on day shift, 30% of the time on the night shift. The single technique most often used ‘Empty Hand Control’ which was used 5 times. In 100% of these ‘empty hand control’ techniques, ‘verbal command’ techniques were also used.

The Baton, Lateral Vascular Neck Restraint, OC Spray and Firearm Discharge were never used in any encounter with a resistant suspect in 2018.

In these 8 cases, the suspect either resisted arrest, showed an empty hand active aggression, or the officer had exigent circumstances while the officer attempted to effect the arrest of the subject. Alcohol or drugs were a factor in 86% of these encounters.

The analysis showed that one (1) suspect sustained minor injuries while the officer involved also sustained minor injuries.

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The suspects were male in 80% of the encounters. The race of the suspects was white in 90% of the encounters, 0% were Hispanic and 10% were black. During 2018, there was 1 instance where more than one suspect was encountered at once, who presented a threat and required a use of force.

CALL FOR SERVICE DISPATCHED VS SELF INITIATED 6 YEAR COMPARISON 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0

SELF INIT DISPATCHED

Self-Initiated vs. Dispatched Calls for Service Self-initiated activity consists of calls and traffic stops generated by the officer, representing proactive police work vs. reactive. There is an effective balance between self-initiated and dispatched calls, which directly affects crime in the community. Officers, having the time to proactively address crime, rather than responding to crime after it has occurred, is a key component in keeping crime rates down. In 2018, the percentage of dispatched calls was 23.77% and self-initiated calls was 76.23%. This proactive element is a major component of the department’s strategic operations system (a proactive system consisting of interdependent components).

Calls for Service Calls for service are any response by officers to any situation. In 2018, The Celina Police Department recorded 14,852 calls for service.

CALL FOR SERVICE 6 YEAR COMPARISON

18000 16000 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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UNDERAGE DRINKING

Preventing underage drinking is a component of the police department’s initiative on preventing substance abuse by minors. The initiative is multifaceted consisting of public awareness and education, community involvement, strategic partners, officer training, and the effective and consistent enforcement of substance abuse laws. Substance abuse among minors affects individuals, families, communities, the criminal justice system, the medical community, and others. The Celina Police Department is committed to this ongoing initiative to prevent substance abuse among minors.

ALCOHOL OFFENSES BY MINORS

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67 35

2015

2016

2017

2018

ALCOHOL OFFENSES BY MINORS PER 1000 RESIDENTS 5.00

4.08

4.00

4.02

4.60

3.00 2.00

1.86

1.00 0.00

2015 2016 2017 17

2018

The Criminal Investigation Division investigates and prepares cases for filing with the District Attorney’s Office in both Collin and Denton Counties. Since 2016, the total number of cases filed has increased by 17.83%.

CASES FILED WITH DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 168

168

180

144

160 140

107

120

91 100 80

49

60 40

13

20

20

MISDEMEANOR

5 FELONY

0 2016

JUVENILE

2017

2018

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The Criminal Investigation Division prepares cases for filing with the District Attorney’s Office, provides follow-up investigation for all offenses, investigates major crimes, investigates narcotic offenses, processes crime scenes, and is responsible for the analysis of information resulting from the department’s intelligence-led policing operations.

The Criminal Investigation Division is responsible for the management of the Property and Evidence section. During 2018, 426 items of property and evidence were recorded and secured in the department’s Property and Evidence Room.

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120

108 73

100

92

72

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PROPERTY CRIMES

64

60

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20

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2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

PROPERTY CRIMES Property crime (burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft) decreased 45.3% since 2014).

2017 – 2018 Property crime decreased 34.3% (total offenses shown; percent rate per 1000 residents).

2018 National – (Cities with population 10,000 – 24,999) property crime decreased 7.9%.

The 2017 – 2018 decrease in property crime is largely due to a decrease in construction related thefts.

The City of Celina is a rapidly growing community with a substantial number of developments underway. Construction related thefts increased from 16 in 2016 to 59 in 2017, a 268.75% increase. The police department and all identified stakeholders addressed construction thefts with a problem-solving initiative that resulted in over a 60% reduction in construction thefts from 2017 to 2018.

VIOLENT CRIMES Violent crime (murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault) decreased 35% 2014-2018. 2017-2018, the violent crime rate increased 5.2% (total offenses shown; percent rate per 1000 residents). 2018 National – (Cities with population 10,000 – 24,999) violent crime decreased by 2.9%.

VIOLENT CRIMES

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2014

15

13 11

2015

2016

2017

2018

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OVERALL CRIME 119 83

85

2014

2015

107 77

2016

2017

2018

Overall Crime Overall crime (property crime + violent crime) decreased 44.03% since 2014; 2017 – 2018, overall crime decreased 30.68% (total offenses shown; percent rate per 1000 residents). During 2016 – 2017, overall crime increased primarily due to a large increase in construction thefts. The 2017 – 2018, 30.68% decrease in overall crime is in part due to a construction theft problem-solving initiative implemented by the police department and identified stakeholders that resulted in over a 60% reduction in construction thefts. At the same time, the police department’s proactive strategic operations system is bringing the Celina community and the police department together to proactively prevent crime and keep Celina safe.

86 68 83 85 77 119 107

Overall Crime Decreased

47%

Since 2012

(Total offenses shown; percent rate per 1,000 residents)

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Response Times Incoming calls for service are prioritized to effectively facilitate a response. Shown below are the last 5 years of PRIORITY 1 call response times in minutes. Priority 1 calls, considered extremely urgent, require an immediate response. These calls include inprogress crimes that pose an immediate threat to life or property, or where a suspect is still on scene or within the area. The police department monitors and analyzes response times to calls for service and includes this analysis in the department’s strategic planning.

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AWARDS BANQUET

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PROMOTIONS AND NEW EMPLOYEES Officer Jordan Cantu was promoted from Public Safety Officer to Police Officer in January 2019.

Officer Erika Fairchild was hired as a Police Officer in October 2018.

Officer Dennis Ray Marshall was hired as a Police Officer in October 2018.

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AWARD RECIPIENTS Officer of the Year – Alexander Jones Officer Jones was awarded ‘2018 Officer of the Year’ by a vote of all sworn personnel. Officer Jones has been with the Celina Police Department since December 2017.

Supervisor of the Year – Kyle Peck Sergeant Kyle Peck was awarded ‘2018 Supervisor of the Year’ by nominations from officers and a decision by the Assistant Chief of Police and the Chief of Police.

Sergeant Peck has received this award 2 years in a row.

Sergeant Peck has been with the Celina Police Department since May 2015.

Rookie of the Year – Andrew ‘Cody’ Kincaid Officer Kincaid was awarded ‘2018 Rookie of the Year’ by nominations from all sworn personnel and voted on by Supervisors.

Officer Kincaid has been with the Celina Police Department since October 2017.

Excellence in Leadership Award Lieutenant John Jackson was awarded the ‘2018 Excellence in Leadership Award’ by nominations from command staff and decision by the Chief of Police.

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SERVANT LEADERS The Servant Leadership Award is presented to any sworn or civilian member of the department who demonstrates exceptional servant leadership qualities and strives to practice the 12 Principles of Servant Leadership.

Recipients of the Servant Leadership Award in 2018 • • • • • •

Sergeant Sammy Hernandez Officer Erika Fairchild Officer Jonathan Harris Sergeant Kyle Peck Officer KC Robinson Assistant Chief Shea Scott

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CITIZENS VOLUNTEER GROUP

During 2018, the police volunteers assisted the police department at community events where the volunteers staffed a police information booth that provided information on police initiatives, answered questions from citizens, and fingerprinted children for child identification kits.

(Public Safety Day)

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Traffic Stops in 2018 Celina Police Officers stopped 4,059 vehicles in 2018. In those stops, 3,459 warnings were issued for either 1 or more violations. 1,637 citations were issued for 1 or more violations. Between warnings and citations, warnings were issued in 68% of all the violations. (Note: The number of warnings and citations combined total more than the total number of traffic stops due to multiple warnings and citations being issued from one stop.)

Traffic law enforcement is designed to educate and increase compliance with the traffic laws.

Adherence to the traffic laws increases the safety of motorist and pedestrians on our streets.

Voluntary compliance is the ultimate goal. Traffic accidents occurring in Celina increased by 26.47% from 2017-2018.

The Celina Police Department received only one formal complaint from a traffic stop (0.0246%) and that complaint was exonerated.

Procedural Justice is a major component of the department’s strategic operations system. Every officer practices procedural justice with all contacts. Procedural justice means that officers treat everyone with fairness, allow each person a voice to be heard, treat everyone impartially, and all with transparency. Celina police officers when conducting traffic stops apply procedural justice.

TRAFFIC STOP STATISTICS 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0

2018

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ACCIDENT AND DWI STATISTICS ACCIDENTS 3-YEAR COMPARISON

250

154

200

170

215

150

100

50

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2016 2017 2018 DWI ARRESTS - 3 YEAR COMPARISON

73

80

66

70 60 50

44

40 30 20 10 0

2016 2017 29

2018

ACCIDENT AND DWI STATISTICS 2018 ACCIDENT TOP CONTRIBUTING FACTORS ALCOHOL RELATED, 8, 10%

FAILED TO YEILD AT STOP SIGN, 13, 16%

DRIVER INATTENTION, 31, 37%

FAILED TO CONTROL SPEED, 31, 37%

2018 ACCIDENTS WITH INJURIES OR DEATH

22

25 20

9

15

21

10 5

2

0

INCAPACITING INJURIES

NON-INCAPACITING POSSIBLE INJURIES INJURIES FATALITIES 30

DEPARTMENT TRAINING SUMMARY Strategic Training The police department focuses on seven strategic training topics that support the department’s overarching philosophy of community policing, operational strategies, officer safety, and safety within the community. Annually, the department analyzes each training category to determine the number of training hours allocated, effectiveness of the training, and relationships between the categories. The analysis is available for each officer individually or department wide.

(Total department training hours for each category is listed in the chart below) The department totaled 5132 overall training hours in 2018 (all training areas included).

CELINA POLICE DEPARTMENT Strategic Training Topics - All Years COMMUNITY POLICING, 295, 3% PROCEDURAL JUSTICE, 284, 3%

DE-ESCALATION, 842, 9% ETHICS, 74, 1%

LEADERSHIP, 2867, 30% DE-ESCALATION ETHICS

USE OF FORCE, 3743, 40%

USE OF FORCE CRISIS INTERVENTION LEADERSHIP PROCEDURAL JUSTICE COMMUNITY POLICING

CRISIS INTERVENTION, 1281, 14%

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DEPARTMENT TRAINING SUMMARY 4 YEAR TRAINING HOURS

5132 3396 1179 2015

1824

2016

2017

2018

2018 Overall Training In addition to the seven strategic training topics, all officers receive training that is mandated by the state and training that supports operational capacity.

The department totaled 5132 overall training hours in 2018.

Examples of Training Courses Attended by Officers in 2018: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Confidential Source Child Safety Check Alert List Update Hostage/Crisis Negotiations I and II Child Abuse Prevention and Investigation Missing and Exploited Children Legal Update SWAT Team Leader Interacting with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Canine Encounters Field Training Officer Mental Health Officer Child and Infant Deaths

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Undercover Survival and Techniques for Narcotics Officers Less Lethal Instructor SFST Practitioner Special Investigative Topics Identity Theft Crimes Spanish for Law Enforcement Basic Property Technician Analytic Interviewing I and II Force Encounters Analysis Hostage Negotiations III Intermediate Crime Scene Death and Homicide Investigation Taser CEW Instructor Patrol Rifle Instructor Narcotics 101 Basic Instructor

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• • • • • • • • •

Civilian Response to Active Shooter Instructor Texas Police Chief Leadership Series Sexual Assault and Family Violence Operation Planning Safer Schools/Threat Assessment De-escalation Crisis Intervention Basic Criminal Investigation Fusion Center Liaison Criminal Investigative Analysis

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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES The police department remains focused on the 2015 – 2020 Strategic Plan, which identifies six strategic objectives designed to guide the department in effectively meeting the current and future safety needs of the City of Celina.

In 2018, the department began the development of a 20–Year Comprehensive Plan (2018-2038), as a guiding document into our vision of the future. The long-range plan identifies five long-range goals that align with the future vision of the City.

1. Enhance and sustain a highly desirable quality of life in Celina through the continued implementation of community policing.

2. Plan police department facilities to accommodate a 20-year growth period.

3. Identify technology and equipment that enhances the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the police department.

4. Determine future staffing requirements and organizational configuration of the department.

5. Identify strategies and organizational components that enhance the operational capacity of the department.

OPERATIONAL STRATEGIES

POLICE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

OPERATIONAL CAPACITY

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES 2015-2020 STRATEGIC TRAINING

COMMUNITY POLICING

ORGANIZATIONAL CONFIGURATION, GROWTH AND STAFFING

Glendenning Ranch Development Courtesy of Celina EDC

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DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

National Night Out – 2018 The Celina Police Department would like to thank all of the community members, police volunteers, and special guests who made National Night Out a big success. All of our officers look forward to this event each year and cherish the time spent with our community. This event is the start of a partnership between the police department and our community that continues throughout the year and serves to keep Celina a safe community where neighbors care about each other and the quality of life that we all share. This is Celina!

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DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

As part of the police department’s community policing philosophy and proactive strategic operations system, the department focuses on initiatives, programs, and events that bring the police and the community together as partners in keeping Celina a safe community. Many of these initiatives are ongoing and continue to produce outstanding results.

The Blue Santa Program experienced its largest year ever in 2018! This program brings together the police department, the Celina community, and strategic partners who work together, ensuring that Celina families in need during Christmas receive assistance. Members of the Celina community are very generous in providing gifts of clothes, toys, and gift cards for adopted families. Police officers deliver the gifts just before Christmas. In 2018, Blue Santa adopted 34 families and assisted over 100 kids.

National Night Out – 2018 is a major event each year for the police department and the community. As the Celina community continues to grow, National Night Out continues to expand with organized block parties throughout the community. This is an annual event where the police and the community come together to show their solidarity and determination to work as partners in keeping Celina safe. Neighbors watching after neighbors is the foundation of a safe community!

Hoopin’ With the Blue – Success in community policing is realized when a community member comes to the police department with the concept of a program designed to facilitate interactions between the kids in the community and the police. Hoopin’ with the Blue is just that program! A community member provides a large number of basketballs, branded with a Celina Police patch, for this program. Officers, while on patrol, stop by community wide basketball courts and visit with the kids. The officers give the kids a basketball during the visit. These interactions may be the beginning of lifelong positive relationships.

Public Safety Day – 2018 was a great success! The Celina Police Department and the Celina Fire Department partnered for this event which took place in the parking lot of Brookshire’s.

Members of the Celina Police Volunteer group and staff from the Celina Municipal Court staffed a police information booth. Important safety information was passed out to the community and kids were fingerprinted for safety identification.

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DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEA National RX Take Back Day is a major part of the initiative to prevent substance abuse among minors. A large quantity of drugs are collected on this day and delivered to the DEA for destruction. This event helps to remove these drugs from our homes and keeps them out of the hands of minors and off our streets.

Preventing Substance Abuse among Minors is an ongoing initiative to prevent substance abuse (alcohol, narcotics, and drugs) among minors. The initiative, implemented in 2017, is an action recommendation of a problem-solving initiative focused on preventing substance abuse among minors. This initiative focuses on the police department, the community, and strategic partners working together in a proactive approach to prevent and reduce the impact of substance abuse among minors. (See update on p. 17)

Preventing Domestic Violence and Increasing Safety for Victims is an ongoing initiative that was implemented in 2014 to stop the rise in domestic violence offenses and increase safety for victims. The police department focus on the domestic violence initiative throughout the year by engaging the community and working with strategic partners such as Hope’s Door New Beginning Center (domestic violence service provider) and the District Attorney’s office. Since 2014, domestic violence offenses have been reduced by 28.85% (rate per 1000 residents).

As part of the initiative, the police department implemented the Maryland Model Lethality Assessment program, which is an evidence based program designed to prevent intimate partner homicides. (See update on p. 11)

Lock Take and Hide – The Celina Police Department works with the community to place LockTake-Hide signs in both commercial and residential settings. Input from the community and crime analysis helps determine the placement of the signs. The signs are not only a helpful reminder to drivers, but serve as a warning to potential auto thieves and burglars as well. In addition, scheduled social media posts promote the message of Lock-Take-Hide. In an extension of the program, the department’s crime prevention cards include an image of the Lock-Take-Hide sign.

Firearm Safety – The police department encourages residents to pick up a Project ChildSafe safety kit to secure firearms. The goal is to prevent a child or any other unauthorized person from accessing a firearm in the home. Police volunteers hand out safety kits and promote the safety program at city events.

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SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM (SRT)

Mission Statement The Special Response Team’s mission is to proactively address crime, utilizing focused deterrence, community policing, and intelligence led policing while maintaining a high level of tactical proficiency.

Philosophy The philosophy of the Special Response Team is the dedication of a single or specific number of officers that provide a strategic and tactical response to critical incidents, in a proficient and competent manner that focuses on peaceful resolution and the preservation of life. In doing so, they will have a positive and definitive impact upon criminal activity within the City of Celina. They will operate at the direction and discretion of the Chief of Police, Patrol Lieutenant, and SRT Sergeant.

SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM (SRT)

SRT Development Each member of the Special Response Team is trained in special weapons and tactics, and has the ability to conduct special operations within the city and surrounding areas. Each member undergoes extensive mental and physical testing during the assessment to be on the Special Response Team.

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We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, military or veteran status, the presence of medical condition, or any other legally protected status. The City of Celina is an equal opportunity and ‘at-will’ employer.