Diversity training continues

The Diversity and Inclusion Unit has provided Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) training to 993 commissioned police officers. ABLE training will be provided to all new academy classes and newly hired experienced officers.

The Bureau of Communications handled 703,361 total radio calls for service for 2022. 227,406 calls were initiated from phone calls from the public. 294,395 calls were initiated by officers. 181,560 were assists. For comparison purposes, the same time span in 2021, the Bureau of Communications handled 743,226 total radio calls. 230,672 calls were initiated from phone calls from the public. 327,779 calls were initiated by officers. 184,775 calls were assists.

The Public Information Office issued 18 official press releases and 202 news releases and assisted the media in countless endeavors. Three Critical Incident Videos were released to the public to improve transparency regarding officer involved shootings and other critical incidents. These videos were the first of this type to be released from any area agency.