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DATE: August 6, 1999
TO: Chief Winkelhake c~,-<
FROM: Captain Widmer
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REF: July Training Report ~.~ '
NATIONAL DARZ CONFERrNCE
(July 6-11)
Washington D.C.
Officers Myers & Boland
This annual training conference allows our active DARE instructors to stay abreast with
current topics, trends and issues involving the program. The Iowa City Police Department
contunues to partner with all elementary schools within our city.
DATA MASTER TRAINING
(July 8-9) One Hour
Coralville PD - Cai Rayburn, DCI Lab
All Iowa City Officers
All Iowa City Police Officers were required to be certified on the Data Master CDM, the
new alcohol measuring devise (blood-alcohol levels) that will be replacing the Intoxilizer.
This instrument is used as the evidence gathering devise in alcohol related offenses. The
first two replacements will be at Coralville PD and University DPS.
SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING
(July 13)
Iowa City/Aiflane Motel
All SRT Members (3 absent)
Special Response Team members practiced scenarios at the Airlane Motel.
FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY CONFERENCE
(July 17-21)
Seattle, Washington
Captain Harney
This annual conference is for graduates of the National Academy. This year focus was on
viewing crime from a global perspective, realizing the international connections of many
major crime issues.
SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING
(July 20)
Iowa City/House offDane's Road
All SRT Members (3 absent)
Special Response Team members practiced entry and containment scenarios at an
abandoned structure offofDane's Road. The training day was abbreviated as the SRT
members were used for the Haz-Mat Incident evacuation near Proctor & Gamble.
STATE DARE CONFERENCE
(July 25-27)
Council Bluffs
Officers Myers & Boland
This is the annual training conference for the state association o£DARE Trainers. This
year's conference offered instruction in physical indications o£drug use, childhood
addictions and gang updates.
SPI ANNUAL CONFERENCE
(July 26-30)
Louisville, Kentucky
Captain Widmer
This is the annual training conference for graduates of the Southern Police Institute's
Administrative Officers Course. This years training focused on cyberspace crime,
comstat, NCIC-2000 & IAFIS, and legal aspects of managing organizations.
FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION SCHOOL
(July 26-August 6)
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
Sgt. Heick, Officer Nixon
This training will qualify the officers as firearms instructors. Currently, three officers are
instructors for our department but none were members of the SRT. Both Sgt. Heick and
Officer Nixon are SRT members which will allow a range instructor to be present
whenever the SRT team is in training. The additional instructors will also enhance our a
capabilities during the semi-annual firearms qualification for all officers. ~....~ ~ ~
,
F.A.T.S.
(July)
Iowa City Police Department
(# of officers not available)
Officers shot a firearms scenario on the Competition Shooting Disk. The course consisted
of scenarios where officers were to make decisions on which targets to shoot at due to
varying visual cues.
Copy: City Manager
PCRB
MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of the Police Citizen's Review Board
FROM: R.J. Winkelhake, Chief of Police
REF: INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS / PCRB COMPLAINTS
DATE: August 24, 1999
Attached is the revised Internal Affairs Log for 1999 as of August 24, 1999. If
you have any questions, please contact my office.
1998 YEARRE',P. OI , T
Field Operations ..................................... Page 1
K-9 ...................................................... Page 1
Calls for Service ..................................... Page 1
Reports Taken ....................................... Page 1
Arrests ................................................. Page 1
Traffic Tickets Issued .............................. Page 2
Parking Tickets Issued ............................ Page 2
Grant Activity ......................................... Page 2
Special Response Team (SRT) ................. Page 3
Special Crimes Action Team (SCAT) .......... Page 3
Bomb and Explosives .............................. Page 4
Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS). Page 4
Drug Recognition Experts - DRE ............... Page 4
Educational Functions ............................. Page 4
Community Policing ................................ Page 4
Use of Force Summary ............................ Page 5
Oleoresin Capsicum (Pepper Spray) ........... Page 5
Investigations ........................................ Page 5
Administrative Services ........................... Page 6
Training ................................................ Page 7
Evidence & Property Control ..................... Page 8
Accreditation .......................................... Page 9
Planning & Research .............................. Page 9
Community Service ................................. Page 10
DARE ................................................... Page 10
Crime Prevention .................................... Page 10
Community Relations .............................. Page 1 1
Animal Control ....................................... Pages 11 & 12
Emergency Communications ..................... Page 13
Records ................................................ Page 14
Employee Listing .................................... Page 15
Field Operations - Patrol
The patrol division was comprised of 53 sworn officers and 4 community service
officers; 1 captain - commander of field operations, 3 lieutenants - watch commanders,
6 sergeants - watch supervisors, 43 sworn uniform officers, and 4 community service
officers.
The Patrol Division was authorized two additional sworn officers, however, two officers
left the department during 1998 and can not be replaced until entry testing is completed
in March of 1999.
K-9
Gallo, the first K-9 member of the Police Department is a two-year old German
Shephard who has been trained as a general patrol dog, plus a narcotic detection
dog.
Gallo's handler is Officer Ronnie
Gist. Officer Gist has been with
the Iowa City Police Department
since August of 1995. Before
Officer Gist's assignment
as the department
K-9 handler, he
performed the
functions of a
beat patrol
officer and
as a traffic
officer.
Calls for Service
In 1998, the Iowa City Police Department responded to 63,872 calls for service.
This reflects a decrease of 1,492 in calls for service from 1997.
Reports Taken
In 1998, Iowa City police officers, emergency service officers, emergency
communication personnel, and investigators took 12,679 reports. This reflects an
increase of 579 reports over 1997.
Arrests
In 1998, Iowa City police officers and investigators made 7,481 arrests which reflects
an increase of 306 arrests over 1997.
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Traffic Tickets Issued
In 1998, Iowa City Police officers issued 7,107 traffic tickets. This is 914 fewer than
1997.
Parking Tickets
In 1998, Iowa City police officers and community service officers issued 12,784
parking tickets. This reflects a decrease of 1,105 from 1997.
Grant Activity
GOVERNOR'S TRAFFIC SAFETY BUREAU
· Iowa Alcohol Incentive Grant ($15,000) - effective October 1, 1998 and is to
be completed November 1, 1999.
Requirements:
Conduct traffic enforcement directed at alcohol related and other traffic
violations.
Conduct one multi agency safety checkpoint.
Conduct twelve public information activities.
Conduct two occupant protection surveys during March and September.
Purchase one in car video system for OWl enforcement.
Report officer court time OWl cases.
Participate in DPS/GTSB approved training.
> Directed Enforcement = $10,000
~' Training and Travel = $1,000
> Purchase one in car video system = $4,000
· National Highway Safety Administration ($2,500) effective October 1, 1998
and is to be completed by September 30, 1999.
Grant directed at improving departmental program management and safety
capabilities, addressing special problems related to traffic related property
damage, personal injury and fatal crashes.
Requirements:
Purchase one laser quick map computer system.
Submit annual report of quick map usage quarterly.
> One laser quick map system
> Update laser systems' compatibility with laser quick map
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Special Response Team (SRT)
During 1997 the SRT was organized and equipped with high-risk incidents. During
1998 the team responded to nine high-risk incidents. All were resolved without
injur~ to anyone.
One captain, two sergeants, and fifteen officers have received the second phase of
training. An advanced phase of training will be completed in 1999. Three
negotiators have received training and they also will receive advanced training in
1999.
Special Crimes Action Team (SCAT)
The Special Crimes Action Team (SCAT) operates under Field Operations and is
directly supervised by the evening investigation sergeant. SCAT consists of 1
supervisor and five officers, one officer is also a gang investigator.
The SCAT officers have been assigned to patrol designated neighborhoods
throughout the community. Their presence in these neighborhood areas has
effectively displaced negative activities, which were taking place in the assigned
neighborhoods.
The SCAT officers have been instrumental in many drug arrests and have provided
pertinent information about gang members and their associates to investigators from
many other jurisdictions. Several arrests have been made from information obtained
by the SCAT officers.
The SCAT officers made 1,453 arrests, including:
Drug Violations 225
Aggravated Assault 18
Disorderly Conduct 61
Liquor Violations 312
OWl 56
Intoxication 193
Juvenile 77
Shoplifting 11
*Other Miscellaneous Charges 500
*s/a Driving While Revoked, Driving Under Suspension, Arson, Possession of a
Fictitious DL, etc.
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Bomb and Explosives (Johnson County Metro Bomb Squad) ~J ~'~
The Iowa City Police Department has one officer that is trained in handling explosive
devices. The officer works with Coralville Police and the Johnson County Sheriff's
Department who each also each have an officer trained to work in this area.
In 1998 the team handled seventeen incidents of explosives or possible explosives
and handled an additional three by telephone. Fifteen of these incidents were in
Iowa City.
The Johnson County Metro Bomb Squad has training exercises once a month. They
.also routinely train with the Cedar Rapids Bomb Squad.
Training for Intervention Procedures - (TIPS)
Two officers are trained as trainers for the TIPS program. The officers have been
training employees of establishments that serve alcoholic beverages on how to
recognize and discontinue serving persons who already are or are becoming
intoxicated.
The officers also review liquor laws during the training and provide information on
the detection of fraudulent or fictitious identification cards and drivers licenses.
Drug Recognition Experts- DRE
Two officers have received extensive training in DRE. They are trained to recognize
individuals who are under the influence of drugs and can determine the type of drug
involved. One officer is a trainer in DRE and assists in the training of other officers
throughout the state. He has conducted the training through the Governor's Traffic
Safety Bureau in Des Moines. He conducted training for the Iowa State Patrol
during 1998.
Educational functions
Officers have assisted at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy throughout the year
with training for firearms, defensive tactics, DRE, and driving courses. Officers who
attend the various courses come from every part of the state.
Community Policing
Officers have been very active in community policing. Forty-six uniformed officers
have been involved in over 141 community events from January through December.
The events include speaking engagements, community activities, and interacting
with neighborhood associations.
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__,..% Bicycle patrol officers have not only been in the downtown area, but
also in the residential areas where they are in contact with the
citizens. There are 18 officers trained for bicycle patrol. Walking
patrol has been increased in the downtown area and in the Plaza.
Officers also walk throughout many of the larger apartment
complexes in various neighborhoods of our community.
Use of Force Summary
Dudng 1998 there was 307 reported instances of officers use of force. The reports
include issues from handcuffing to drawing side arms and destruction of injured
animals. Instances were as follows:
January 23 July 23
February 16 August 25
March 33 September 32
April 27 October 41
May 23 November 28
June 12 December 24
Oleoresin Capsicum (Pepper Spray)
In 1997 officers were trained in the use of pepper spray on a voluntary basis. Most
officers have been trained in the use of pepper spray and are currently carrying the
spray. Pepper spray is used to temporarily incapacitate an aggressor when sprayed
into the eyes. During 1998 officers not previously trained in the use of pepper spray
were trained. Pepper spray was used several times during 1998 and has proven to
be a very useful tool. Officers have found that oleoresin capsicum has become
much more effective than using a PR-24 (nightstick). Persons recover within ten to
fifteen minutes after being sprayed when the eyes are flushed with water. The spray
has been used and is very effective in most incidents when needed.
Investigations
The investigations unit is comprised of eight sworn officers and one community
service officer assigned to the unit on a part time basis. A lieutenant serves as the
investigation commander, along with the position of project manager for the multi-
agency drug task force. A sergeant is assigned as the evening supervisor of the unit
and is also in charge of the SCAT unit. There are three general criminal
investigator's, a gang investigator assigned to the SCAT unit, a narcotics
investigator assigned to the drug task force and a domestic violence investigator.
The positions of narcotics investigator and domestic investigator are paid through
grants. The grant for the narcotics investigator is paid through the Governor's
Alliance on Substance Abuse (GASA). The information on the grant investigators
statistics are maintained outside the investigative unit and are forwarded to GASA
on monthly, biannual, annual reports and yearly audits and on site visits.
Information on the domestic investigator is also maintained outside the investigative
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Information on the domestic investigator is also maintained outside the investigative
unit. The domestic violence investigator also is required to make monthly, quarterly,
and yearly reports to the state on the cases that are investigated.
Investigators are assigned to many different training schools throughout the year.
There is a thirty-two hour block of training during the first quarter of the year for all
investigators. In May an investigator was assigned to attend the annual Law
Enforcement Intelligence Network (LEIN) school. This training prepares the
investigator to work with other agencies on task force and
intelligence gathering operations. There is training
on a wide vadety of topics such as Drug
Enforcement, Domestic Violence,
Financial Crimes, Child Abuse,
Interviewing, etc. In addition to the
high level of training involving the
investigation unit, there are monthly
information meetings. There is a
Drug Task Force meeting every
month, along with an Area
Investigator's Meeting, and a LEIN
meeting. These meetings afford the investigative unit a chance to exchange
information with other area law enforcement agencies.
The largest case of the year started in June of 1998. This case involved an
investigation into Child Pornography. The investigation expanded to a level when
federal authorities joined the investigation. This case is currently ongoing. The
extent of the investigation and the amount of resources that have been directed
towards resolving the case have been unusual.
The total number of cases cleared for 1998 is 713 cases. This reflects an increase
over the 1997 figures by 165. The majority of this increase is based on the
increased number of reported domestic abuse cases. Most of the reported
categories indicated a decrease in the numbers.
Domestic Abuse created the largest number of cases, followed by theft by check
cases. In 1998 the Investigation Unit cleared 134 theft by check cases. These
cases were cleared by arrest, suspension, or by restitution of monies to the
business. Half of the cases (67) were cleared by restitution resulting in a recovery of
$43,080.33 for local businesses and individuals.
Administrative Services
The Administrative Services function of the Iowa City Police Department consists of
Emergency Communications, Police Records, Animal Control, Planning & Research,
Community Relations, Evidence & Property Control, Uniform Issue/Control, Training
and Accreditation. Captain Tom Widmer is in charge of these divisions/functions.
They are made up of 24 full-time, 6 part-time and 3 work-study employees.
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Items of note for 1998 are as follows:
· purchased "Judgmental Use of Force" training system & implemented
training program
· reorganization of evidence room to include all property
· development of controlled substance destruction procedure (adopted
county-wide)
· completed officer lobby photo display project
· selected to serve on the board for the Mobile Team Training Unit IV
Training
~ 1998 saw the continuation of making selected training available. In our
,~uest to enhance the quality of services we provide, 66 different schools or
blocks of training were offered for an average of 93.6 hours of training to
each sworn officer (does not include Special Response Team (SRT) or
new recruit academy training). Eight of the schools were offered threugh
the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, eight threugh the Mobile Team Training Unit,
and nine were developed and conducted "in-house". The remainder was through
institutions, agencies and organizations.
Mandatory training accounted for 59 hours of the 93.6 per officer. It included semi-
annual firearms training, Domestic Abuse instruction, OC Spray defense update,
monthly Fire Arms Training System (FATS) judgmental use of force scenarios and
Iowa City Employee training. Additionally, all officers attended the annual
countywide training sessions known as Multi-Agency Training System (MATS).
MATS covers most of the mandatory instruction needed for yearly certification and
legislative mandates. Also included were sessions in Interview & Interrogation,
Ethics, and police vehicle operation.
Four officers went through recruit training, two at the Cedar Rapids Police
Department Academy (14 weeks) and two at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
(12 weeks). A total of 6 officers, including the four who attended the recruit training,
were in Field Training for a combined total of 70 weeks (two at 12 weeks, 2 at 16
weeks, and 2 at 7 weeks) during 1998. There were 8 Field Training Officers
assigned to conduct the training with the six new hires in the Field Training Program.
The Special Response Team (SRT) trained together monthly. Each member
received an average of 104 hours of training, the bulk of which was handled in-
house.
Goals
· Refine the documentation, record keeping and officer tracking function
· Turn Training responsibilities over to a designated Training Sergeant.
Administrative Captain will oversee
· Develop watch training
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Evidence & Property Control
Community Service Officer David Harris continues to be assigned this function,
however, the overall authority has been moved from Investigations to the Captain of
Administrative Services. In addition to the evidence, the responsibility for all "found
property" (including bicycles) was moved to this position. There were a total of
1145 cases where property was submitted into evidence and 328 incidents where
item(s) were submitted to found property in 1998. In addition, 493 bicycles were
recovered last year, many of which are sold at auction due to no owner able to be
located.
There had been several years worth of controlled substances that were no longer
needed as evidence being housed in the Police Department. Due to confusion over
State and Federal guidelines on destruction of this sort of property, the drugs were
being placed in storage rather than disposed. Research was done and a system of
legal and proper destruction was developed bringing enhanced integrity and needed
space to the evidence room.
Goals
· Track evidence and found property by "article" rather than "cases".
· Document in "written standards" all procedures/protocol currently in practice
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Accreditation
Officer Kevin Hurd was selected to facilitate the accreditation process. Due to
staffing needs, he is assigned to work on this project three days per week and
returns to patrol for two. This procedure involves looking at all the functions we do
as a police department. It then sets out procedure and documentation requirements
for all of these functions in the form of general orders. Officer Hurd has been looking
at current general orders of the Iowa City Police Department to insure that they meet
the standards. He is reviewing, rewriting, and in some cases developing, general
orders that govern all aspects of the department. After a series of reviews with the
Chief and Captains and key personnel, the general order is posted for all officers to
have input. Any concerns or clarifications are then addressed just prior to
forwarding it to the City Attorney's Office for their review. Once the City Attorney's
Office has input, the general order goes to the Chief for his final approval. The order
is then adopted and communicated to all department personnel. Steps are being put
into place to insure that proper training/understanding is obtained for all directives.
Of the 439 standards put forth by CALEA, approximately 165 have been dealt with.
This includes Use of Fome, Vehicle Pursuits, Building Seamhes, and Internal Affairs.
Several other are currently in the process and are expected to be adopted in the first
part of 1999.
Planning and Research
Sergeant Jim Steffen finished out his two-year assignment in the Planning and
Research function. In 1998, he did the daily report review for 12,679 cases, an
increase of almost 5% over the number of cases last year. This daily review is a
check of completeness, possible errors and overall quality. It requires written
communication/documentation with officers and their supervisors. Monthly and
annually, this information is added to other production output measures in several
pertinent areas for each officer.
In reviewing the documentation of calls for service, Sgt. Steffen daily compiles an
information bulletin/hot sheet that is disseminated during the watch meetings prior to
beginning their tour of duty. This report allows for a consistent and timely means to
get pertinent information to all officers. Other information compiled by planning and
reseamh are the vehicle/deer accident report (monthly & yearly), the bar check
report (weekly) and the use of force incident report (monthly & yearly). S9t. Steffen
also has responsibility to track and compile all reports for the use of force committee,
as well as taking part in this bi-monthly review.
In addition, the Planning and Reseamh Sergeant also serves as the Public
Information Officer, responsible for providing information to the various Iowa City
media. He serves as the contact person and department spokes person for people
wanting information on crimes, trends and procedures concerning the Iowa City
Police Department. He is also responsible for the daily update of police department
information placed on the Government Cable Channel 4.
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During 1998, Sgt. Steffen changed the procedure for all of these reports. All reports
generated from Planning and Research are now e-mailed to the designated
recipients rather that printing, copying and physically routing through the mailbox
system. This has made the system moro efficient.
Community Se ice
Community Services is comprised of two uniformed officers. It encompasses the
DARE Unit, the Crime Prevention Unit and the Community Relations Unit. Both
officers are cross-trained in all three areas as well as an additional patrol officer for
DARE. Many officers are involved in programs coordinated by Community Services
throughout the year.
*DARE
Joel Myers continues to be the lead officer in this area. Again thi,' ~1~1111~
year, we were involved in all twelve elementary schools located
within the Iowa City limits. The curriculum was taught to more than
500 fifth and sixth graders. At the completion of the 17-week
course, the program is capped with a culmination ceremony. Each
school has their own unique program in which it recognizes its
students while showcasing its school.
The special relationship with the University of Iowa Women's Gymnastics Team
continues. Student athlete's act as mentors and DARE students are invited to a
gymnastics meet at which the DARE students are VIPs.
The local DARE Program is promoted at civic group presentations, on radio talk
shows, through continues utilization of the Government Channel on cable TV, and
through corporate sponsorships with local business'. One such partnership includes
the use of an Isuzu Trooper 4x4 courtesy of Community Motors.
*Crime Prevention ~
In 1998, Kevin Berg completed his assignment as the Crime Prevention Officer. He
coordinated 9 new Neighborhood Watch Groups, bringing the total to 100 active
groups made up of 1553 homes. Part of this program includes the preparation and
distribution of a quar/erly newsletter, the Sentinel Voice. In addition, any resident in
Iowa City who becomes the victim of a burglary is sent information concerning home
security and the Neighborhood Watch Program.
Kevin spoke to numerous groups in 1998, is involved in the Juvenile Shoplifting
Prevention Program, and is the 1997 president of the Iowa Crime Prevention
Association.
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*Community Relations
Monthly reports are filed documenting the community activities in which the Iowa
City Police Department participates. During 1998, the department conducted 141
community presentations. This involved 203 of participation/presentation with citizen
contacts numbering approximately 6,800.
~ The unit plays a leading role in
summertime playground activities as
well as continued involvement with the
Johnson County Safe Kids Coalition
and Safety Village of Iowa City. The
unit is also a resource to the community
in issues involving child occupant
protection. Several officers have
received training in proper use of child
safety seats and make themselves
available for presentations and citizen
assists regarding installation and use.
This summer, the unit coordinated a
special project with Patrol to staff Safety
Check Points which provided education
to operators of vehicles utilizing child
J safety seats.
Special coordinated activities included the annual business fair
at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in which a driving impairment
theme was used, special walking plaza community relations
events updating and monitoring the Iowa City Police
Department web site.
Animal Control
Animal Control is made up of non-sworn
personnel. Misha Goodman-Herbst is the
supervisor, assisted by three animal control
officers and two kennel assistants (one is part-
time). The addition of a part-time clerk in 1998
has greatly aided timely data entry and increased
efficiency in record keeping. The care of animals
and the upkeep of the facility is aided by
approximately 200 community volunteers who
worked over 2400 hours.
At right, during a spare moment, Animal Control Officer
Vicky Dibona pampers one of the pups placed for adoption.
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The Animal Control statistics for 1998 are as follows:
Live animals impounded into the shelter 2,042 +4.6%
Adoptions 694 +4.0%
Reclaims by owner 611 -9.5%
Euthanized (due to aggressiveness, disposition, injury, illness) 416
Euthanized (due to overcrowding / lack of cage space) 85 +51 animals
Wild animals relocated 56
Animals transferred to rescues / rehabilitators 153
Note * 27 animals still in shelter from 1998
Dog and cat licenses issued 9,611
Field calls handled 3,120
Citations issued 56
Warnings issued 1,080
Animal control staff continues to utilize the media (radio,
cable access television, print media) to promote adoption
and proper care of pets. Staff, aided by Iowa City
merchants, conducted the annual weekend "Adopt-a-
thon". This year's efforts resulted in 35 adoptions.
Animals available for adoption continue to be shown on
the Iowa City Info Vision channel, as well as Channel 9
News airing "pet of the week~' 26 times per year. There
were a total of 122 tour and presentations in 1998.
With the building renovation being completed at the beginning of the year, this
summer saw the shelter beautification project this summer. The shelter grounds
were landscaped including a dog walk trail. The outdoor cat exercise area
(Constance F. Irwin bequest) was begun the last part of 1998 and will be completed
in early 1999.
The operation of the shelter continues to be aided by the animal control advisory
board. This dedicated group of individuals makes recommendations, provides
insight and oversees the administering of special private funds donated to the
shelter.
Goals
· Implement micro chipping of all adopted animals to increase owner reclaim.
· Study ways to increase adoptions with the possible implementation of mobile
adoption centers and joint ventures with pet shops displaying available animals.
· Implement animal care classes to be offered to the general public.
· Increase the number of animals spayed and neutered prior to adoption.
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Emergency Communications
The emergency communications center is staffed by non-sworn personnel who
provide dispatching duties for the Police and Fire Departments. Staffing consists of
Nancy Sereduck, who is the supervisor, nine full- time and two part-time emergency
communication operators (ECO). Two new ECO were hired this year to replace
vacancies, both have successfully completed their training.
In 1998, the ECO Unit
handled 68,257 Police
calls for service (4.4%
increase) and 3,677
Fire Department calls
for service (14.4%
increase). These
numbers include 2076
emergency medical
dispatches (7.5%
increase) and 17405
"911" calls (16%
increase).
At left, Sue Thomas and
Kelly Jehle, Emergency
Communications
Operators take calls in
the Emergency
Communications Center.
The past year has seen technology and equipment upgrades which will continue into
1999. Currently our IOWA/NCIC access has been upgraded to a Windows format
and is running successfully on Windows NT software. The paging system is now
accessible through the PC as well as through the radio console. It allows the use of
Alpha messaging to both Police and Fire. Many hours were spent researching
different software venders to upgrade the communications system. This in turn will
affect decisions on hardware replacement. The communications supervisor has
served on a committee to make recommendations for implementation of this project
in 1999. The project to terminate our direct alarm monitoring responsibilities was
completed much to the delight of ail the dispatchers.
Goals
· SucCessfully complete system integration, including installation of new CAD
software.
· Offer additional computer training to all ECO.
· Continue to improve our "Customer Service" capabilities using updated computer
capabilities and training.
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Records
The records section of the Iowa City Police Department is staffed by non-sworn
personnel. It consists of one supervisor, Kathy Lippold, and three full-time
personnel. A temporary position is also utilized on an average of one day per week.
The successful practice of utilizing University students in the "work-study" program
to do filing and data entry was continued. In 1998, three students were hired each
semester, working an average of 12 hours each per week.
A total of 12,679 cases (4.8% increase) were processed this year in the records
section. Using the conservative estimate that each file contains a minimum of five
pages, that would indicate a handling and duplicating of approximately 63,400
pieces of information in the initial filing of the cases alone. There were 7357
property data entries (7.6% increase) tracking seized, stolen, lost and found items.
1998 saw a 4.2% increase in the number of criminal arrests, up 4.2%, for a total of
7481 charges involving 5977 individuals.
The records section has responsibility for entering all required Iowa City criminal
statistics for the Uniform Crime Report. They also continued the task of data entry
for traffic tickets issued by the Iowa City Officers. A total of 7101 tickets were
entered in 1998, a decease of 11.4%.
The records supervisor has responsibility for the tracking and billing of police
response to false alarms as set out by city ordinance. Last year a total of 1668
alarms were responded to by Iowa City officers, 993 of which were false. This billing
generated fines of $15,865. The records supervisor also assists the Sgt. of Planning
& Research with tracking and analyzing the "use of force" reports so that a summary
report may be compiled for review.
The assignment of creating and/or updating a new business callback list was
completed in 1998. This entailed sending letters to all businesses in Iowa City and
doing data entry of all the information received in response.
Goals
· Installation of new records
management system hardware &
software).
· Acquisition of an imaging system to
eliminate the need to put old cases '.~
on microfilm.
*Note-both carryover from last year
due to delays.
At right, Marry Russell, Senior Records
Clerk, files an arrest record on one of many
shelves in the Records Department.
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IOWA CiTY POLICE OEPT EMPLOYEES
SWORN PERSONNEL SWORN PERSONNEL (cont) NON-SWORN
Chief R. J. Winkelhake Officer Kevin Heick Administrative Clerk-Typist
Captain Pat Harney Officer Mark Hewlett Linda White
Captain Tom Widmer -Officer Brent Hilzendager
Lieutenant Ron Fort Officer Patrick Hoeff Ernerqenciz Communications
Lieutenant Matt Johnson Officer Harry Huff Nancy Sereduck, Supervisor
Lieutenant Dan Sellers Officer Gregory Humrichouse Donna Bogs
Lieutenant Rick Wyss Officer Kevin Hurd +Kathy Droll
Sergeant Mike Brotherton Officer Paul Jacobs Dawn Gerst
Sergeant Bill Campbell Officer Troy Kelsay Sandy Heick
Sergeant Kevin Heick Officer Steven Kivi Kelly Jehle
Sergeant Sid Jackson Officer Gerald Knock +April Miller
Sergeant Vicki Lalla Officer Brian Krei -Kat Pence
Sergeant Jim Linn Officer Martin Leik Lori Peterson
Sergeant Mike Lord Officer Erik Lippold -Lakeetha Ringer
Sergeant Jim Steffen Officer Jonathan Luellen +Merry Rooks
Officer Chris Akers +Officer Andrew Martin Sandy Seelhammer
Officer Paul Batcheller Officer Larry Maurer -Lori Storm
Officer Kevin Berg Officer Edwin McMartin Sue Thomas
Officer Jerry Blomgren Officer R. A. Mebus
Officer Laura Boland Officer Scott Miller Community Service Officers
-Officer David Brucher Officer Daniel Moore Lynda Ambrose
Officer Jennifer Clarahan Officer Joel Myers Dave Harris
Officer Ralph Cox Officer David Nixon John McCreedy
-Officer Michael Delaney Officer Tony Noble Dave Soils
+Officer Neal Denison Officer Kristen Piatz Don Strand
Officer Daniel Dreckman Officer Kevin Prestegard
Officer David Droll Officer Debora Protaskey Records
Officer Steven Duffy Officer Becki Sammons Kathy Lippold, Supervisor
Officer Nicole Fjelstad Officer Edward Schultz Jo Famsworth
Officer Steven Fortmann Officer Denise Shaffer Marry Russell
+Officer Derek Frank Officer Charles Singleman Beth Windsor
Officer Scoff Gaarde Officer Donald Steva
Officer Robert Gass +Officer Arnulfo Trevino Animal Control
Officer Ronnie Gist Officer Darin Zacharias Misha Goodman-Herbst, Svr
Officer David Gonzalez Amanda Cardenas
Officer Douglas Hart +Vicky Dibona
Heather Murray
+ Hired in 1998 +Leana Stormont
- Left employment -Kelly Taylor
Chris Whitmore
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