2010 dunwoody police department strategic plan
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The Dunwoody Police Department is pleased to be able to provide our citizens with our 2010 Strategic Plan. A strategic plan helps us set our priorities and gives us direction as we move forward. Our strategic plan was not designed to describe every single thing we would like to accomplish in the year. Instead, it guides us through the areas our efforts will be concentrated in. As we continue to provide professional police services to the citizens of Dunwoody, it is our wish that our citizens work with the department so we can achieve our goals and help make Dunwoody a safer community.TRANSCRIPT
Dunwoody Police Department Serving with Distinction
2010 Strategic Plan
A Message from the Chief
The Dunwoody Police Department began operations on April 1, 2009. In our first
nine months of operation, the department has worked hard to address the needs,
issues, and concerns of the community as well as establish various partnerships
within the community. The dedicated men and women of the Dunwoody Police
Department have exceeded all expectations. In addition, the citizens of Dunwoody
have been overwhelmingly supportive of the Department’s efforts.
The Dunwoody Police Department is not content to relax after our first year of
successes. Instead, we are determined to challenge ourselves as we move forward.
The successes of our first year are merely a snapshot of our future efforts.
The 2010 Strategic Plan of the Dunwoody Police Department is not a document that
will simply sit on a shelf or occupy space on our website. It is a vital tool that we
will use to measure our performance and progress throughout the year. Our
strategic plan is a living document that guides our daily activities and provides clear
direction to every member of the Department. It is a guide and a commitment that
working together, we can make a difference in Dunwoody.
Core Values
Service
Professionalism
Integrity
Respect
Teamwork
Courage
Mission Statement
The mission of the Dunwoody Police
Department is to work in partnership
with the residents and businesses of
Dunwoody to provide a safe and
secure environment through the
delivery of fair and impartial police
services, proactive problem solving,
and increased community
partnerships. The Dunwoody Police
Department will operate in a
transparent manner maintaining the
highest level of integrity while
working to improve the quality of life
for all those who live, work and play
in Dunwoody.
2009 Part One Crime Stats
Goal #1
Reduce Crime and the Fear of Crime
2009 Part One Crime Stats
0 Murder
5 Rape
56 Robbery
140 Assault
186 Burglary
1,015 Larceny
85 Motor Vehicle Theft
1,487 TOTAL
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Measurement 1.1 Reduce the level of property crime in the City of Dunwoody, as measured by the FBI Annual Part One Crime Index, by 5% compared to the index from 2009. Action Plans
Community Outreach will publish the On The Beat newsletter quarterly with crime prevention tips and disseminate it through the Neighborhood Watch program and various other sources.
Detectives will increase their property crime arrests by 5%.
Develop a system to target excessive call locations with a strategic analysis and plan to reduce the calls for service.
Measurement 1.2 Reduce the level of Theft from Auto crimes in the City of Dunwoody, as measured by the FBI Annual Part One Crime Index, by 10% compared to the index from 2009. Action Plans
Patrol Officers will increase the number of arrests for property crimes by 5%.
Patrol Officers will increase their patrols in areas experiencing high incidents of Theft from Auto.
Increase foot patrols and bicycle patrols in areas experiencing high incidents of Theft from Autos.
Develop a crime prevention flyer about Theft from Auto’s and distribute that flyer quarterly to local office buildings, the mall, and other retailers whose locations are prime targets for this offense.
Measurement 1.3 Reduce the level of Theft by Shoplifting crimes in the City of Dunwoody, as measured by the FBI Annual Part One Crime Index, by 10% compared to the index from 2009. Action Plans
Develop and implement the S.M.A.R.T (Strategic Management Against Retail Theft) program to increase prosecutions and awareness of the problem of shoplifting amongst retailers.
Develop and host a loss prevention class for local retailers at least three times this year to educate them about the detection of shoplifters and the legal requirements to prosecute.
Partner with the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention (N.A.S.P.) and Dunwoody Municipal Court Prosecutors to require all subjects arrested for Shoplifting to complete a mandatory Shoplifter’s Alternative home study course, at their expense, which is designed to reduce shoplifter recidivism and to help prevent their future penetration into the criminal justice system.
Measurement 1.4 Reduce the level of calls for service by adopting a False Alarm ordinance. Action Plans
Draft a False Alarm ordinance.
Present options to City Council for outsourcing the false alarm management process.
Solicit RFP’s for false alarm management.
Goal #2
Enhance Community and Police Partnerships
Dunwoody Police Department
Police Explorer Program
Law Enforcement Explorer posts help youth gain insight into a variety of programs that offer hands-on career activities. For young men and women who are interested in careers in the field of law enforcement, Exploring offers experiential learning with lots of fun-filled, hands-on activities that promote the growth and development of adolescent youth.
On July 2, 2009, the DPD Police Explorer Post #702 was organized thanks to the generous support of the Rotary Club of Dunwoody, Wal-Mart and Target stores.
The Dunwoody Police Department now has nine Police Explorers.
Neighborhood Watch
The Neighborhood Watch program is one of the oldest and best-known crime prevention concepts in North America.
The Dunwoody Police Department has partnered with over 58 neighborhoods and areas across Dunwoody and has provided our own unique Neighborhood Watch sign for these areas to help deter crime.
Measurement 2.1 Increase community member participation in police programs by 10%. Action Plans
Develop a Citizen Police Academy and hold 3 classes in 2010 with enrollment of at least 20 citizens for each class.
Add 2 new members to the Police Explorers program.
Increase participation in the Ride-Along program by 10% through increased publicity of the program. Solicit a media representative to Ride-Along and do a story about it.
Solicit volunteers to input archived data into the new records management system.
Develop 2 additional measures where volunteers can assist the Department.
Measurement 2.2 Develop at least one program for teenagers. Action Plans
Purchase a franchise of Collision Avoidance Training (CAT) - an advanced defensive driving and car control program.
Provide at least 2 classes for teenagers.
Explore the possibility of conducting a Fatal Vision seminar at Dunwoody High School.
Measurement 2.3 Develop at least one safety awareness class for women. Action Plans
Host 2 safety awareness classes at the Dunwoody Police Department.
Hold 2 safety awareness classes in the community.
Dunwoody Police Ride-Along Program
Q: What is a Ride-Along program?
A Ride-Along program gives citizens a unique opportunity to learn about the daily challenges and risks that officers face while protecting the community. Citizens receive an “insider’s” view of how police officers serve the citizens of Dunwoody. In addition, citizens are able to interact with a uniformed police officer to ask questions, discuss issues, and voice concerns. All of this is accomplished while the citizen rides along in a police car accompanying an officer on a shift.
Quote from a ride-along participant:
“I had a great time learning about the new department and meeting some of your
officers. The officers I came in contact with were extremely professional and
treated me as one of their own.”
~ Andy Benfield
Goal #3
Continue Professional Development of Department and Staff
Professional Development
The Dunwoody Police Department is committed to the professional development of all members of the Dunwoody Police Team. The most valuable resource we have is our people.
It is important for all front line personnel to receive the technical skills training they need to perform their jobs in the exceptional manner which is expected.
In addition, it is also important for supervisory personnel to receive training in supervisory and leadership skills which will equip them to lead the Department.
Sample 2009 Training Classes
Records Software Training
Taser Training
Dale Carnegie Training
Officer Survival
Firearms Training
Homicide Investigations
Constitutional Law Training
Georgia Command College
Gang Investigators Training
Advanced Report Writing
FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar
Training Requirements
Q: How many hours of training are required by the Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) of Georgia?
At a minimum, P.O.S.T. requires 20 hours of training per year. Any police officer in the State of Georgia who does not obtain at least 20 hours of approved training will lose his or her certification. This is a minimum requirement and certainly not a recommended total.
As a professional police department, we will provide our officers with training
opportunities based on our needs, our staffing requirements and our budget.
Measurement 3.1 Begin certification process for the Dunwoody Police Department through the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. Action Plans
Contact GACP to obtain information about State Certification.
Review Dunwoody Police standard operating procedures for compliance with State Certification.
Complete internal audit for compliance with State Certification guidelines.
Apply for State Certification and pay fee.
Measurement 3.2 Maintain a “100% Within Policy” for Use of Force Incidents. Action Plans
Conduct Use of Force training yearly.
Discuss the proper use of force during roll call at least once a month.
Conduct a thorough review of all Use of Force incidents.
Measurement 3.3
Increase and improve the training of personnel.
Action Plans
Develop and implement an FTO program for new officers and detectives.
Develop and implement a 40 hour In-Service training program.
Assign at least 1 employee to attend Dale Carnegie training.
At least 5 Officers will achieve their Intermediate Certification.
At least 3 Officers will achieve their Advanced Certification.
Goal #4
Improve Traffic Safety
Traffic Safety
Since the Dunwoody Police Department began operations on April 1, 2009, the number one complaint received has been related to traffic. These complaints can be categorized broadly into congestion, speeding, stop sign violations and various other violations.
The Dunwoody Police Department has taken these complaints seriously. Whenever we receive a complaint, we assign an officer or officers to handle the issue immediately.
Additionally, we deploy our speed detection trailer, in conjunction with enforcement, in areas where speed is a concern. The results of the speed trailer are posted on our website.
Sample of Citations Written
1,776 Speeding Citations
85 Speeding Citations for going 34+ mph over the speed limit
192 Seat Belt Violations
451 Following Too Close Citations
Safety Checkpoint
Q: What is a safety checkpoint?
Safety checkpoints are conducted to make the roads safer for the general public. The courts have upheld the constitutionality of safety checkpoints with certain restrictions.
In October 2009, the Dunwoody Police Department conducted our first safety checkpoint. Here are the results:
2 Arrests for DUI
3 Arrests for Suspended Driver’s License
42 Arrests for Unlicensed Driver
63 Total Citations Issued
Measurement 4.1 Reduce the number of injury accidents by 5%. Action Plans
Conduct an analysis of accident data and determine the top ten locations for accidents with injuries.
Target the top ten locations for accidents with injuries with appropriate traffic enforcement measures.
Measurement 4.2 Examine the adoption of the Data Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety program by the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. Action Plans
Contact the GOHS for more information on DDACTS.
Explore the costs associated with this program.
Examine the personnel costs of the program.
Examine the technical considerations.
Prepare a report for consideration of program.
Measurement 4.3 Conduct at least four safety checkpoints in 2010. Action Plans
Examine relevant data to determine location of checkpoints.
Schedule and execute a safety checkpoint approximately once a quarter.
Goal #5
Use Technology to Become More Efficient and Effective
Technology at Work
The use of technology in law enforcement has excelled rapidly in the last several years.
The Dunwoody Police Department uses the latest technology to deliver quality service to the citizens of Dunwoody.
2009 Technology in Use
Electronic Control Devices
Mobile field reporting
Records management software
In-car digital video recordings of traffic stops
Webpage for Police Department
Use of Twitter and Facebook to disseminate information
Surveillance video of the Police Department and City Hall offices
Ability to run vehicle tags and individuals from uniform patrol cars
Latest technology in firearms
Police-to-police technology which enables data sharing between police agencies
Latest police digital radio technology
Dissemination of AED units (Automated External Defibrillator) inside Department and City Hall as well as in each patrol car through Hearts of Dunwoody program
Technology Today
Q: How has the use of technology changed the recruitment of police officers?
In years past, the technology in use by most police departments was limited. As a result, police departments did not require skills such as data entry or software knowledge to become a police officer.
Today, standards have changed. Police Officers are now highly skilled in the use of computers and possess exceptional data entry capabilities. In addition, they are much more adaptable to changing technology than police officers in the past.
All of the employees within the Dunwoody Police Department possess great foundations in using the latest technology and are always eager to learn and adapt to new programs if it will benefit the Department and the community.
Measurement 5.1 Explore options for E-911 services for the Dunwoody Police Department. Action Plans
Establish projected revenues for 911 services.
Outline pros and cons for various 911 options.
Hire consultant to evaluate best option.
Present recommendation to City Council.
Measurement 5.2 Complete Records Management System (RMS) transition. Action Plans
Complete the implementation of the records management system.
Complete the implementation of electronic tickets and the interface with the new court software.
Complete the implementation of the online access to police reports module for citizens.
Complete the Online Report module for citizens.
Measurement 5.3 Research License Plate Reader (LPR) cameras for use in Dunwoody. Action Plans
Contact other departments who are using LPR cameras successfully.
Speak to various vendors and establish cost of product and expected uses.
Prepare report and recommendations.
Dunwoody Police Department Employees
Lieutenant David Barnes Evidence Tech KC Kramer
Officer Robert Barrett Officer Patrick Krieg
Sergeant Mario Beneito Officer Dale Laskowski
Detective Robert Bentivegna Officer Jason Lewis
Officer Alan Brooks Officer Jesus Maldonado
PSR Rhonda Brown PSR Beverly Morrison
Sergeant Mike Carlson Officer Tony Nagel
Detective Curtis Clifton Officer Robert Parsons
PSR Rochelle Coleman Officer Kenneth Peck
Sergeant Gary Cortellino Officer Minh Pham
Sergeant Jason Dove Officer Alvin Rodriguez
Officer Eric Drum Deputy Chief David Sides
Officer Robert Ehlbeck PSR Robyn Smith
Officer Fidel Espinoza Officer Frank Sommo Jr
Lieutenant Oliver Fladrich Executive Assistant Liz Stell
Sergeant Andrew Fondas Officer Mark Stevens
Officer Rusty Furman Officer JB Tate
Detective Kelly Gobely Detective Andrew Thompson
Officer Ronny Gomes-Delima Officer Joseph Tomalka
Chief Billy Grogan Officer Tim Waldron
Officer Lee Hasseltine CST Sybil Warner
Lieutenant William Hegwood Sergeant Jason Witcher
Officer Richard Heintz Officer William Yeargin
Officer Chris Irwin Officer Timothy Fecht
Closing Comments
This document is not meant to be a comprehensive list of everything the Dunwoody Police Department plans to accomplish in 2010. Instead, it will be used as a road map to guide us through the year.
Dunwoody Police Department
41 Perimeter Center East, Ste: 100 Dunwoody, Georgia 30346
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