Annual

Report

2013

Galesburg Police Department

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2013 ANNUAL REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS

MISSION STATEMENT 3

LETTER FROM CHIEF 4

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART 5

DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL 6-8

PERSONNEL ACTIVITY 8

SPECIAL EVENTS 9-10

INVESTIGATIONS 11

D.A.R.E 12

K-9 DIVISION 13-14

SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM 15

DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES GRANT 16

SCHOOL LIAISON 17

GPD ACCOMPLISHMENTS 18-19

BUDGET 20

STATISTICS 21-25

COMMUNICATIONS & RECORDS 26

CRIMINAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION 27

MISCELLANEOUS PHOTOS 28-29

CRIME STOPPER’S OFFICER OF THE YEAR 30

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We, the men and women of the Galesburg Police Department,

are committed to the proactive and professional delivery of law

enforcement services designed to enhance the quality of life for

the Galesburg community while providing traditional and essential

public safety services.

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City of Galesburg Operating Under Council – Manager Government Since 1957

March 31, 2014 To the Citizens of Galesburg: It is my pleasure to present the 2013 Galesburg Police Department Annual Report. The 2013 report recounts the efforts and commitment of the men and women of the Police Department as they work cooperatively with the citizens of Galesburg. The members of the Police Department call Galesburg home and work hard to preserve the quality of life we enjoy in our community. Four long-serving Public Safety Employees retired in 2013. Margo Davila, Marcia Ryberg, Mary Beth Colburn and Lynn Hayes retired in 2013 with a combined 90 years of service with the City of Galesburg. Melissa Nelson, Kelsy Pacheco and Jacquelyn Dusten all began working as Communication Dispatchers during 2013. The Department retired the venerable fleet of Ford Crown Victoria patrol cars from service after many years of service. The new fleet of Ford Police Interceptor patrol vehicles proved a significant improvement with better fuel economy, all-wheel drive traction and improved ergonomics. Statistical trends of note include a steady decrease in motor vehicle accidents. In 1997, Galesburg Police Officers responded to 1470 motor vehicle crashes, 255 of those accidents involved an injury. The total number of accidents steadily declined to about 1000 in 2004 and that number has remained flat at about 1000 since. More significantly, the number of injury accidents continued to decline to a low of 103 in 2013. Better engineered roadways, vehicles and increased seat belt use all contributed to fewer injury accidents. Reported crime in Galesburg has shown a steady decline since 2005. In 1996, the number of reported crimes against property was 1613. The number increased slowly to a peak in 2005 of 1949. Three years later, in 2008, the number of crimes against property fell to 1179 with small variances in the following years with 2013 at 1190 crimes against property. Crimes against person show a similar trend with 60 reported in 1996, peaking in mid-decade followed by a steady decline to 88 in 2013. One last trend of note is in calls for service. In 1996 the Police Department answered nearly 29,000 calls for service. The number of calls remained fairly flat through 2002 and then saw a significant increase to 43,000 in 2007. Since 2007 the number has remained fairly constant between 42,000 and 43,000. As always I would like to take this opportunity to thank the dedicated employees of the Galesburg Police Department, both sworn and civilian, as they work to make Galesburg a good place to live. I would also like to thank the citizens of Galesburg for support of the Police Department. Sincerely,

David Christensen Chief of Police

City of Galesburg Police Department • Public Safety Building • 150 South Broad St. • Galesburg, IL 61401

309/345-3729 • www.ci.galesburg.il.us

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CITY OF GALESBURG Police Department Operating Under Council – Manager Government Since 1957

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POLICE CHIEF

FIELD OPERATIONS

Captain

PATROL

1st SHIFT

Lieutenant (1)

Sergeant (1)

Patrol Officers (10)

School Liasion (1)

Crossing Guards

2nd SHIFT

Lieutenant (1)

Sergeant (1)

Patrol Officers (10)

3rd SHIFT

Lieutenant (1)

Sergeant (1)

Patrol Officers (10)

INVESTIGATIONS

Sergeant (1)

General Investigators (1)

Arson Investigator (1)

Housing Investigator (1)

Crime Stoppers Investigator (1)

Juvenille Investigator (1)

M.E.G. Officer (1)

DARE Officer (1)

ANIMAL CONTROL

(P.A.W.C.)

DRUG FREE

COMMUNITIES GRANT

STAFF & SERVICES

Captain

STAFF & SERVICE

Lieutenant

INFORMATION

SYSTEM

Supervisor

Information Systems

Technician (1)

Public Safety Clerks (4)

EVIDENCE

Sergeant

Maintenance (1)

STAFF & SERVICE

Sergeant

Communication

Clerks (14)

Telephone

System Clerks

(5)

NEIGHBORHOOD

ENHANCEMENT

Inspector (1)

Secretary (1)

Community Service

Officers (3)

Secretary

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CHIEF OF POLICE

David S. Christensen

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY

Amanda Jennings

FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION Captain Rodney Riggs

PATROL INVESTIGATIONS

FIRST SHIFT SECOND SHIFT THIRD SHIFT SPECIAL OPERATIONS

Lt. Thomas LaFollette Lt. James Bradford Lt. Scott Billeter Sgt. Robert Schwartz

Sgt. Paul Vannaken Sgt. Bradley Cirimotich Sgt. Lee McCone

OFFICERS OFFICERS OFFICERS OFFICERS

T. Carnes-89 L. Rigg-102 M. Ingles-130 D. Shea-107

W.T. Boynton-96 R. Nichols-110 A. Ritter-136 S.Cromien-113 (DARE)

D. Salter-105 J. Sperry-118 R. Sage-146 T. Olinger-126

D. Williams-114 R. Sweeney-128 (K9) G. Huwe-148 K. Legate-127

D. Worsfold-117 J. Paulsgrove-131 J. Medhurst-152 M. McLaughlin-129

P. Kisler-120 A. Musser-145 C.A. Bush-153 B. Anderson-132

P. Pieper-122 J. Kubis-149 K. Winbigler-154 T. Smith-142

C. Hootman-124 K. Veal-155 M. Cibulskis-158

M. Semington-139 T. Spitzer-156 J. Matuszyk-159

L. Mings-147 (K9) J. Micetic-160 Z. Tuley-161

J. Luna-103 (GHS School Liasion)

DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES GRANT

Tina Gummerson, Coordinator

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STAFF & SERVICES DIVISION Captain Chris Howard

LIEUTENANT

Russ Idle

STAFF & SERVICES 9-1-1/INFORMATION SYSTEMS EVIDENCE

Sgt. Jason Shaw Vicki Miller, Supervisor Sgt. Daniel Hostens

COMMUNICATION CLERKS INFORMATION SYSTEM TECHNICIAN

TELEPHONE SYSTEM CLERKS Cameron LeMaster

1st SHIFT PUBLIC SAFETY CLERKS B. Grohmann (SOR) M. Colburn N. Budde, C/C S. Gash M. Ryberg, T/S A. Mink J. Hennenfent, C/C K. Nolan T. Petermann, T/S P. Pierce D. Vandell, C/C

2nd SHIFT L. Haynes, C/C S. Helms, T/S C. Swanson, C/C B. Pierson, C/C

J. McEwen, C/C

3rd SHIFT M. McKillip, T/S

J. Gummerson, C/C

D. Bower, C/C

E. Anderson, T/S

S. Salsman, C/C

M. Nelson, C/C

In Training K. Pacheco, C/C

J. Dusten, C/C Communications Center – Dispatch Console

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NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCEMENT DIVISION

INSPECTOR SECRETARY COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS S. Scott L. Hayes S. Rodriguez L. Crane D. Lomax

DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL ACTIVITY

RETIREMENTS

Margo Davila, Administrative Secretary

Retired January 5, 2013 with 25 years of service

Marcia Ryberg, Telephone Systems Clerk

Retired June 22, 2013 with 29 years of service

Mary Beth Colburn, Public Safety Clerk

Retired May 31, 2013 with 13 years of service

Lynn Hayes, Neighborhood Enhancement Secretary

Retired December 7, 2013 with 23 years of service

NEW EMPLOYEES Melissa Nelson, Communications Clerk

Kelsy Pacheco, Communications Clerk

Jacquelyn Dusten, Communications Clerk

YEARS OF SERVICE

25 Years- Captain Chris Howard, Sgt. Robert Schwartz, CSO Sylvia Rodriguez

20 Years- Officer Terry Boynton

15 Years- Officer Daniel Williams, Public Safety Clerk Sadel Gash, Officer Darrin Worsfold

10 Years- Investigator Mark McLaughlin, Officer Michael Ingles

5 Years- Officer Andrew Musser, Officer Lane Mings, Officer Ryne Sage,

Officer Gregory Huwe, Officer James D. Kubis, TSO Sara Helms

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CSO Rodriquez and GHS CARE Group

GHS CARE Group

Rodriquez, DARE Officer

Cromien, and Dispatcher Pierson with Santa

1st Row: Officer McLaughlin, Mings, Cibulskis, Paulsgrove, Cromien, CSO Rodriguez, Dispatcher Nelson 2nd Row: Officer Legate, Spitzer, Kubis, Carnes, Huwe, Veal, Dispatcher Pierson, Pacheco 3rd Row: Officer Luna, TSO Anderson, Dispatcher Bower

Thank You

to

Target & HyVee

For your

donation to

assist our PBPA

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Officer Boynton and Officer Worsfold did a great job

and the kids especially enjoyed the sirens!

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2013 TOTALS

SEARCH WARRANTS – 84 *majority issued for computer and cell phone forensics

VEHICLE IMPOUNDS – 322 IMPOUNDS PAID – 224 ($112,000)

IINNVVEESSTTIIGGAATTIIOONNSS

Investigator Anderson

18 search warrants

$34,000 in assets

seized

Noteworthy case:

Bath Salt

Investigation at Main

Street Tobacco

Investigator Legate

Director of Crime

Stoppers

Implemented Text

for Tips Program

Attended training for

forensics of social

media

Investigator McLaughlin

ILEAS Team

Commander

Attended National

Fire Academy for

Arson Investigation

Investigator Olinger

Attended training on

Homicide

Investigation for

Children

Noteworthy case:

Kia Lefler arrest for

Homicide

Investigator Smith

Attended Basic

Investigations

Training

Attended DEA Basic

Narcotics Training

Investigator Shea

Attended training on

cell phone and

computer forensics

Noteworthy case:

Robert Walker arrest

for Aggravated

Criminal Sexual

Assault

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Drug Abuse Resistance Education, more commonly known as D.A.R.E., is taught in all of the Galesburg elementary schools. The D.A.R.E. program is a positive program that discusses resistance strategies to negative situations, self esteem, and how to handle

conflict. The course of instruction is provided to third and fifth grades and consists of training in 45 minute segments. This

program encompasses challenges that our young people deal with, including the daily peer pressure to use drugs, cigarettes and alcohol. The children are taught the dangers of these risk taking behaviors and ways to avoid them. An overall objective is to prepare the students for real life scenarios.

The D.A.R.E. program also offers D.A.R.E. Club, which is an after school program that is held at the school. The programs are educational and include entertaining activities for the students.

During the school year 2013 – 2014, approximately 360 fifth grade students, and 375 third grade students completed the D.A.R.E. program. In a corporative partnership, the Galesburg Police Department and Galesburg School District 205 strive to positively influence the youth in our community.

We believe the D.A.R.E. program is very valuable to our community and if we can

impact even one child in a positive way, it is worth it.

D.A.R.E. Officer Cromien

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K9 DIVISION

Officer Sweeney with Kelly and Officer Mings with Ares

Officer Mings and Ajax giving a presentation

at Gale Elementary School

K9 ARES

Years of Service: August 2006 to August 2013 Shortly after retirement, Ares succumbed to a non-treatable illness.

New

Addition

To GPD

In August

2013

K9

AJAX

Officer Sweeney and Kelly after a bust in May

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GALSEBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT

150 S BROAD ST

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS 61401

(309) 343-9151

2013 Criminal Interdiction Statistics from Amtrak

18 large drug arrests

35 total arrests

U.S. Currency Seized - $145,375.00 Dollars

Cannabis Seized - 68.5 pounds

Hash Seized - 1.5 pounds

Heroin Seized - 3 grams

Cocaine Seized - 28.3 grams

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GALESBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT

SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM

The Galesburg Police Department maintains a twenty-two man Special Response Team (SRT)

supervised by a Team Commander, Assistant Team Commander and two Team Leaders.

History has proven that the presence of a highly skilled and trained special response team

substantially reduces the risk of injury or death to citizens, police officers, and suspects. A

specially trained and equipped response team can provide an essential tool for the resolution of

many types of critical incidents.

Currently the Galesburg Police Department SRT trains a minimum of 48 Hours per year on the

following topics:

Advanced Firearms Training (Pistol & Rifle)

High Risk Search Warrant Execution

Meth Certified / Lab Dismantling

Dynamic and Covert Clearing Techniques

Close Quarter Battle Training

Mechanical Breeching

Vehicle Takedowns / Extractions

Suspect Apprehension and Control

Downed Officer Rescue

Barricade / Hostage rescue Response

Active Shooter / Acts of Violence Response

Emergency First Aid / Officer Self Aid Medical

All team members go through a selection process prior to becoming a team member. All team

members are required to maintain a specific level of fitness and pass an annual physical agility

test.

The Galesburg Police Department SRT has been involved in the execution of numerous High

Risk Narcotic and Felony apprehension Search Warrants. The Team has worked with outside

Agencies to include the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, Peoria Multi Agency Enforcement

Group, Illinois State Police, D.E.A., U. S Marshall Service and F.B.I.

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6th Grade

Cigarettes: 3%

Alcohol: 8%

Marijuana: 2%

Binge Alcohol: 4%

*Binge Alcohol Use is

defined as 5 or more drinks in

a row

8th Grade

Cigarettes: 7%

Alcohol: 21%

Marijuana: 9%

Binge Alcohol: 7%

*Binge Alcohol Use is

defined as 5 or more drinks

in a row

10th Grade

Cigarettes: 18%

Alcohol: 29%

Marijuana: 15%

Binge Alcohol: 13%

*Binge Alcohol Use is

defined as 5 or more drinks

in a row

12th Grade

Cigarettes: 21%

Alcohol: 41%

Marijuana: 14%

Binge Alcohol: 29%

*Binge Alcohol Use is

defined as 5 or more drinks

in a row

The Knox County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition has been in existence since 2004. In 2010, the Coalition

received a Federal Drug Free Communities Grant that provides $125,000 per year for five years. The City of

Galesburg is the fiscal agent for the grant and the Project Coordinator is under the Police Department oversight.

Priority Problems in Knox County:

* Parents and adults knowingly providing alcohol to minors

*Adult and youth attitudes of alcohol and marijuana as not harmful

*Lack of communication and monitoring with kids & teens

*Bullying

Projects: Safe Homes Pledge

o Parents pledge to not provide alcohol or other drugs to kids and to supervise gatherings in their home. Their

name goes on a list and is distributed among other parents participating in the pledge to create a support

system for parents to better monitor their children.

ICARE Message

o ICARE is a guideline to help keep kids drug free, it stands for Identify your kids’ friends and their family,

Consistent no use messages, Accountability for breaking rules, being a responsible Role Model and

Encouragement. This is a positive message to help parents better communicate with their kids-

communication isn’t just talking.

Policy Changes

o Social Host laws help hold parents and adults accountable for providing alcohol to minors. While there was a

statewide law that went into effect in January, 2013 it is very vague and has a higher burden of proof. Local

ordinances can be more specific and includes administrative sanctions similar to a speeding ticket that

assesses fines for violating the ordinance.

Systems Changes

o Substance abuse and addiction happens for many reasons based on individual experiences, genetics, etc. We

do know that childhood trauma and stress can make it more likely for a teenager to start using alcohol and

other drugs. There are programs for schools that try to identify at risk students before it’s too late. The

coalition hopes to promote and provide support for schools to implement these programs.

o People who have a substance use problem often end up in the ER for one reason or another. They are also

often more receptive to advice about reducing substance use or the need for treatment while they are in that

situation. There are practices that can provide a brief intervention and referral to treatment when necessary.

The coalition hopes to promote and provide support for hospitals to implement these programs.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN KNOX COUNTY

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In 1995, The City of Galesburg Police Department and Community Unit

School District #205, entered into an agreement which provides for a Police

Liaison Officer Program at Galesburg High School.

The Police Liaison Officer position is assigned to the day shift patrol section

and is subject to the same chain of command and supervisor structure as

other officers assigned to that section. The Officer assigned as the Police

Liaison is considered on special assignment to the school district during the

regular school year.

While on special assignment the Police Liaison Officer shall seek to promote

a positive relationship between law enforcement personnel and the youth of

the community while representing the Police Department in matters

concerning the school district’s students, administration and education staff.

Another duty is to serve as a consultant to the school district in matters of

crime prevention, law enforcement community youth services and other

related matters. The Officer assigned utilizes a “triad” approach to the

assignment consisting of law enforcement, teaching and counseling.

The assigned officer deals with dozens of calls for service every year at the

school ranging from thefts, fights, disputes, accidents and truancy.

The Police Liaison Officer also runs the GHS Chemical Abuse Resistance

Education (C.A.R.E.) program which helps to support the DARE program with

positive high school student role models. The GHS CARE group consists of

approximately 80 to 100 students who are selected yearly based on

character, academics and staff referrals. These role models represent some

of the finest students at GHS who go to the grade schools and assist the

DARE Officer with role modeling sessions and role play sessions. These

students also serve as youth ambassadors from GHS, participating in

parades, reading buddies and the annual “Shop with a Cop” program just to

mention a few. Every year the PB&PA award two $500 scholarships to the

top two seniors in the program to use toward their college expenses.

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Galesburg Police Department

The Galesburg Police Department

continued to provide management and

leadership training for officers in supervisory positions. New first-line

supervisors completed a

supervisory/leadership course. Lt. Russ Idle graduated completed the

Law Enforcement in the 21st Century

course conducted by the Illinois Training

and Standards Board Executive

Institute.

The Department continued to use

advancing technology to enhance communication and the delivery of law

enforcement services. Work continues

toward electronic accident reporting. Electronic accident reporting software is

available at little or no cost and would save staff time in data entry.

The transition to a bar code system for

evidence is complete.

Installation of a voting system to

enhance portable radio transmissions was completed in 2013. As the city

expands portable radio clarity is diminished. The voting system is

specifically designed to extend portable

ranges.

Neighborhood Watch groups remain

active though the number of groups has declined in the past few years.

Department officers continue to work

with NW group members and will assist any neighborhood wishing to form a

new NW group.

Community Policing activities remain a

focus for the Department with public

awareness and education for community and family with the DARE program, high

school liaison officer, drug awareness

and recognition talks, Public K9 Demonstrations and working closely

with Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Coalition through the Drug Free

Community Grant.

Completed installation of an air

conditioning system in the computer

room.

Officers continued proactive

enforcement in 2013 including; Safe

Streets Grant funded projects, traffic details, noise details and school and

construction zone enforcement.

Worked closely with and evaluated the

performance of Prairie Land Animal

Welfare Center and the animal control officer.

Continued current drug enforcement

efforts with search warrants,

confidential sources buys, seizures and

neighborhood sweeps. The narcotics interdiction efforts at the Amtrak Depot

were very successful with significant quantities of drugs and cash seized.

Continued alcohol compliance checks.

Sought and received an IDOT grant for increased patrols for DUI enforcement.

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Galesburg Police Department

Worked closely with Knox County

Housing Authority by conducting

appropriate checks on new tenants, patrols and summer activities for KCHA

resident children.

Council approved the purchase of 13

new patrol vehicles in late 2012 and

early 2013. The new squads were equipped with new equipment and in-

car computers.

Funds received from wired and wireless

telephone surcharge has been in decline

for several years. Operation of the Galesburg/Knox County 9-1-1

Communication Center, through the Emergency Telephone Systems Board

(E.T.S.B.), is dependent on surcharge

revenue. All remaining communication salaries were moved from E.T.S.B. to

fund 550-Communications (City/County shared fund) in 2013. Funding for those

salaries will come through the recently

approved Telecom Tax.

Maintained current staffing levels both

sworn and civilian. Sworn staffing was set at 52 in FY 2012; the department is

authorized 53. Staffing in Communications was short in 2013 due

to retirement and resignations. During

the year we hired and are training new staff to fill the gap. A 9-1-1 call-taker

retired in June of 2013 and that position has been left open as a way to save on

personnel costs. The open position has

created additional overtime costs.

Upgraded of interview room DVR

system.

The Neighborhood Enhancement

Division continued to handle a high

volume of property code enforcement issues. Those issues include: grass and

weeds, inoperable vehicles, junk and

debris, demolitions, open and dangerous dwellings, abandoned vehicles and

bicycles and other property maintenance issues. Neighborhood Enhancement

Officers continue to assist the police

department with bicycles, animals, traffic control, special events, council

packet delivery and many other tasks not requiring a sworn police officer.

Neighborhood Enhancement began using new and updated modules in

Springbrook as part of the recently

approved Springbrook upgrade. The new modules will streamline the process

between City departments, make for central reporting, and allow for easy

case monitoring.

Conducted combined training with the

Fire Department in the area of SCUBA to

form a Public Safety Dive Team, and trained a number of firefighters to

operate the command vehicle.

Implemented a use of force reporting

system to track uses of force events

whenever an officer uses force beyond a routine arrest. Data will be collected

and analyzed concerning use of force incidents.

In August of 2013 police canine Ares

retired. A new police dog was purchase and the dog, Ajax, and handler Officer

Lane Mings began the ten-week training course in August.

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Police (510) 68% Emergency Police

(520) 0%

Crossing Guards (525) 1%

Communications & Records (550)

24%

Public Safety Building (565)

3%

Neighborhood Enhancement (575)

4%

Fire & Police Commission (505)

0%

FY 2013 BUDGET POLICE DEPARTMENT $6,564,610

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GALESBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT

YEAR TO YEAR COMPARISON

CRIME RELATED ACTIVITY 2013 2012

CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS

MURDER/NEG. MANSLGHTER 2 1

CRM SEXUAL ASSAULT 24 18

ROBBERY 11 13

AGG. BATTERY/AGG. ASSAULT 82 88

SUB-TOTAL 118 120

CRIME AGAINST PROPERTY

BURGLARY 217 239

BURGLARY FM MOTOR VEH 203 173

THEFT 802 793

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT 20 19

ARSON 1 5

SUB-TOTAL 1243 1229

ARRESTS

TOTAL ARREST JUVENILE 213 219

TOTAL ARREST ADULT 2670 2818

TOTAL ARREST JUV-ADMIN 56 108

TOTAL ARREST ADULT-ADMIN 158 372

TOTAL ARREST 3097 3517

VEHICLES

STOLEN VEHICLES RECOVERED 21 16

VALUE OF VEHICLES RECOVERED $ 144,000.00 $ 24,580.00

OTHER PROPERTY RECOVERED $ 49,271.00 $ 74,920.00

TOTAL PROPERTY RECOVERED $ 193,271.00 $ 99,516.00

SELECTED ACTIVITY

CURFEW VIOLATION 14 14

TRUANCY VIOLATION 22 29

CANNABIS 120 129

CONTROL SUBSTANCE VIOLATION 76 90

METHAPHETAMINE VIOLATION ACT 26 8

DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 45 90

ILLEGAL POSS LIQ MINOR 36 35

ILLEGAL CONSUMP LIQ MINOR 23 27

BURGLARY/ROBBERY ALARM 616 533

FIRE ALARM 458 433

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SELECTED ACTIVITY-CONTINUED

MISSING PERSON ADULT 11 8

MISSING PERSON JUVENILE 59 69

SUICIDE 6 3

SUICIDE ATTEMPTS 28 40

ADMINISTRATIVE TICKETS

POLICE DEPARTMENT TOTAL 243 407

OTHER DEPARMENTS TOTAL 268 74

SUB-TOTAL 511 481

TRAFFIC RELATED ACTIVITY

WARNING TICKETS ISSUED 2053 1888

CITATIONS/MOVING 2516 2577

ADMINSTRATIVE 2 15

TOTAL MOVING ISSUED 4571 4480

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS

FATAL ACCIDENTS 1 1

INJURY ACCIDENTS 109 144

NON-INJURY ACCIDENTS 934 918

INDIVIDUAL REPORTED ACC. 10 9

TOTAL ACCIDENTS REPORTED 1054 1059

INJURY/PROPERTY LOSSES

PERSONS KILLED 1 1

PERSONS INJURED 112 171

ENFORCEMENT INDEX

TOTAL TICKETS 5044 4914

INJURY ACCIDENTS 109 144

INDEX TOTAL 46.3 34.1

TELEPHONE CALLS

CALLS ON 911 20352 21584

TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICE 41936 43465

REPORTS COMPLETED 7733 8292

MILEAGE

TOTAL MILES 368085 358427

TOTAL FUEL 28611 33150

MILES PER GALLON 12.9 10.8

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Crime Prevention:

Neighborhood checks

Motel Checks 17 32

Park Checks 4307 4119

School Checks 281 416

Vacation Checks 978 874

Zone Checks 3323 3765

Bar Checks 3648 4230

Business Checks 5867 7609

Housing Checks 4122 4579

Sub-Total Crime Prevention Checks: 22543 25624

Traffic Stops 5628 4597

Total Crime Prevention: 28171 30221

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1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Calls for Service 1996-2013

Total Calls for Service

Service Requests

24

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Crime Against Property 1996-2013

Burglary

Burglary from Motor Vehicle

Theft

Arson

Motor Vehicle Theft

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1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Motor Vehicle Crashes 1996-2013

Accidents-Total

Injury Accidents

25

14,550

14,789

16,155

16,263

15,363

21,225

21,665

22,384

21,584

20,352

0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

9-1-1 CALLS

Total 911 Calls

911 Calls from Cell Phones

4680 4126

8419

4864 4885 5256

7768 7426

7088 6571

6050 6017

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Administrative Calls in Communications

Five year comparison of 9-1-1 calls received by the Communications Center

Year Total= 73,150 administrative calls

Combined total calls received in Communications= 93,502

*Average of 256 calls per day

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Communications Division

The Communications Center is comprised of two dispatch consoles, two call taker stations, and two back

up work stations. The Communications Center is responsible for receiving calls and dispatching for all

incidents in Knox County including law enforcement, fire, and EMS. Telecommunicators (dispatchers)

and Telephone Systems Operators are also responsible for processing warrants, order of protections,

stolen property, missing persons, officer reports and several other records.

Records Division

The Records Division consists of three full-time and one part-time Public Safety Clerks. Clerks are

responsible for answering the main telephone switchboard for the City of Galesburg, assisting citizens in

our lobby, and maintaining the Department’s records. This includes processing public requests for

records and reports.

REPORT REQUESTED (FEE CHARGED)

2013 TOTAL

Record Check 197

Subpoena Response 25

Taxi Permit Check 59

Accident Reports 739

FOIA (information on CD, photos, etc) 15

TOTAL RECORDS REQUESTED 1035

REPORT REQUESTED (NO FEE)

2013 TOTAL

Adult Probation 104 City Attorney 127

DCFS 178 Freedom of Information 718

Gaming Board 5 Housing 8

Illinois State Police 29 School Liaisons 17

Juvenile Court Services / Teen Court 318 Lexis Nexis 62

Liquor Commission 170 Military 30

Miscellaneous 50 Other agencies 230 States Attorney 861

US Office Personnel Management 145 US Probation / Parole 71

TOTAL RECORDS REQUESTED 3123

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Criminal Offender Registration

Certain convicted offenders are required to register with the Galesburg/Knox County Criminal Offender

Registration Administrator located at the Galesburg Public Safety Building. The administrator is an

employee of the Galesburg Police Department. Offender registration requirements vary depending on

charge as set by State Statute. Registration time frames are mandated yearly, quarterly, or weekly.

Offenders are also required to register within three days any change of address, phone number,

employment, education, vehicles driven, computer sites, scars, marks, and tattoos. The Administrator

works with numerous agencies including the Attorney General’s Office, U.S. Marshals, Illinois State

Police, State’s Attorney Office, Parole, Probation, Correctional and Juvenile Detention facilities, and sex

offender units and investigation departments throughout the country. Additional duties are attending

court hearings as requested, assisting with mapping, and maintaining the database for the Illinois State

Police and Knox County sex offender websites.

CLASSIFICATION (City) TOTAL

Registered Sex Offenders (Victims are Children) 65

Registered Sex Offenders (Victims are Adults) 5

Registered Juvenile Sex Offenders (Victims are Children) 6

Total Registered Sex Offenders 76

Female Registered Sex Offenders 3

Male Registered Sex Offenders 73

Arrests Made For Violation Of Registration 12

CLASSIFICATION (County) TOTAL

Registered Sex Offenders (Victims are Children) 22

Registered Sex Offenders (Victims are Adults) 3

Registered Juvenile Sex Offenders (Victims are Children) 1

Total Registered Sex Offenders 26

Female Registered Sex Offenders 1

Male Registered Sex Offenders 25

Arrests Made For Violation Of Registration 1

CLASSIFICATION (City & County) TOTAL

Registered Sex Offenders (Victims are Children) 87

Registered Sex Offenders (Victims are Adults) 8

Registered Juvenile Sex Offenders (Victims are Children 7

Total Registered Sex Offenders 102

Female Registered Sex Offenders 4

Male Registered Sex Offenders 98

Arrests Made For Violation Of Registration 13

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Presidential Visit

Top: Officer Veal on

patrol for the

Motorcade

Middle Left: Chief

Christensen assisting

with security

Middle Right: Officers

gathered for security

*Photos provided by

the Register Mail

Special Olympics Torch Run

Veterans

Day Parade

Photo courtesy

of Trooper

Scherpe

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Knox College Girls Basketball Team assisting with Shop with a Cop

9-1-1 Coordinator Vicki Miller educating youth

about 9-1-1 at the YMCA Healthy Kids Day

Officer Tuley visiting Officer Nichol’s

GAVC Law Enforcement class at GHS

Dispatcher Budde and Dispatcher

Gummerson educating youth on 9-1-1 at the

Knox County Fair

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OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Officer Lane Mings has been selected as the 2013 Crime Stopper’s Officer of the Year. Officer Mings has been with

the Galesburg Police Department since July 2008. During his tenure, he has been a patrol officer and now serves as

one of the Department’s canine officers.

Officer Mings and Officer Carnes conduct mass transit interdictions through Amtrak, UPS, and Trailways. This

proactive approach, along with the use of his canine, has produced 125 pounds of cannabis, 1.1 pounds of heroin,

cocaine and other drugs. The heroin seizure is the largest in GPD history.

Officer Mings is always quick to respond when called upon, even when off duty. He is very committed to the

Department and gives demonstrations and talks within the community. He also assists other local agencies with K-9

sweeps in the school systems. Mings is an active member of the SRT and the bicycle team.

Officer Mings has since retired one canine and has attended a second training with his new canine, Ajax. In April

2014, Mings will receive an award at the National Interdiction Conference held in Nashville, Tennessee for the

service of canine Ares in 2013.

Usually an honor of Officer of the Year is presented to an officer with much more experience; however, Mings has

shown the maturity, ability and excellence to achieve such an award.