Police report for April 2015

Traffic Contacts: 182
Parking Contacts: 42
Vehicle Inspections: 41
Vehicle Unlocks: 16
Crash Investigations: 19
Public Assists: 120
Assist Other Agency: 68
Crimes Against Persons Report: 10
Crimes Against Property Report: 15
Other Reports: 31
Arrests: 34
Warrants: 4
Alcohol/Narcotics Charges: 23
Crimes Against Persons Charges: 5
Crimes Against Property Charges: 3
Other Charges: 7
Animal Calls: 50
Total Calls for Service for all calls: 1302
Total Calls for Service for the year: 5121
Training:

• An officer attended a child safety seat update class in Des Moines (8 hours)
• Two officers attended training offer at ILEA for animal neglect issues and investigations taught by Des Moines Animal Rescue League (16 hours)
• All officers attended Department Spring Handgun and Rifle qualification, which included use of force, judgment factors, and chemical munitions uses. (192 hours)
• A taser instructor attended a recertification course at ILEA (8 hours)
• Two supervisors attended Internal Affairs Investigation courses at ILEA (32 hours)
• Officers attended dive training and bomb training this month (16 hours)

Public Relations:

• Officer Santiago represented North Liberty Police at the annual “Tip-A-Cop” fundraising event for Special Olympics at Texas Roadhouse. Uniformed officers help serve lunch, refill drinks, and bus tables. All tips received ($2,439.74) from the 325+ participants went to Special Olympics.
• Officer Tygart presented a safety presentation and “What it is like to be a police officer” to 3^rd grade students at Garner Elementary.
• Business checks were conducted/completed at all area business with information about the department, who to call in case of an emergency, and record keeping.
• Officers attended the “Kite for Kids” child abuse prevention and awareness program at NCJH School. Officers assisted in kite assembly and strategic flying recommendations.
• Officers assisted with the Citizen Police academy and the 11-week graduation that was held on April 6^th.
• Chief Venenga spoke to Kirkwood Community College students about a law enforcement careers, hiring standards, and rewards of this profession.
• Chief Venenga attended the ICCSD Core management team meeting to discuss trends, charging decisions, and police relations with students.
• Officers attended the “Engaging Communities Empowering Victims” program in Iowa City for Crime Victim’s Rights week.

Equipment:

• Currently gathering quotes for the new vehicles and equipment that will be installed in the replaced patrol cars in July.
• Looking at changing the lettering on the patrol cars to incorporate the colors from our police patch. Samples will be provided by the vendor and since we are changing three cars out, we can update any future decals as we replace vehicles.

Enforcement:

• Assisted another agency in recovering stolen property that GPS tracked to property in North Liberty. NLPD officer diligently searched the area and gathered enough evidence to seek search warrants. Search warrants were obtained and the stolen property, narcotics and a stolen firearm were recovered. The individuals in possession of the items were charged.
• As a follow up from last month, the business involved in prostitution allegations has closed. The department was assisted by the FBI, the county attorney’s office, and the owners of the property.
• Numerous calls for speed enforcement in and near construction areas and the elementary schools have been requested.
• We are starting to get reports of stolen bicycles and want to remind everyone to lock up their property.

Department Admin:

• Ryan Ellis started the Iowa law Enforcement Academy on April 20^th
• The Field Training Officer schedule and assignments are being coordinated for when the Hawkeye Police Academy is completed and the new hires start their on the job training.
• Applications were taken to replace our part-time office assistant. Interviews and hiring will happen next month.
• Our current part-time records clerk has agreed to stay on in an “as needed” or call in basis. This might be only 4-5 hours a week, but is a great option for Darla and this department.
• Held a meeting with new Golfview Property manager about police and management relationship and expectations. Plus, discussions about our enforcement and problem solving strategies. I expect it will continue to be a great working relationship.
• Supervisor meetings are continually held monthly to plan and discuss the needs of this department and respond more effectively to community concerns.
• Police Chaplain Boyd has been riding along with uniform officers.