Police report for May 2017

Traffic Contacts: 419
Parking Contacts: 33
Vehicle Inspections: 32
Vehicle Unlocks: 29
Crash Investigations: 19
Public Assists: 233
Assist Other Agency: 121
Crimes Against Persons Report: 10
Crimes Against Property Report: 14
Other Reports: 21
Arrests: 18
Warrants: 1
Alcohol/Narcotics Charges: 9
Crimes Against Persons Charges: 5
Crimes Against Property Charges: 0
Other Charges: 5
Animal Calls: 42
Total Calls for Service: 1671
*Total Calls for Service for the year: 9062

Training:

• All officers completed the handgun, shotgun and rifle qualification and training. We also completed 2 hours of defensive tactics (168 hours).
• All officers completed an hour of training on heroin overdoses and investigations. (20 hours).
• The driving Instructor completed the re-certification training class in Newton (8 hours).
• Our investigator attended training to become an instructor for Human Trafficking identification and prevention in Scott County. Funds for this training were provided by a grant. (24 hours)
• Officer attended Bomb Squad training this month ( 8 hours)
• Four additional officers attended the Johnson County CIT week long training (160 hours). We have committed to sending all officers to this training.
• The Chief and the Lieutenant attended the Law Enforcement Chief’s Conference in Coralville. This conference focuses on leadership development, best practices, and legal issues facing agencies. Topics included Line of Duty Deaths, Use of Force issues, the Boston Marathon Bombing, and using the resources of our Federal partners. (48 hours)

Public Relations:

• Officers participated in the Annual Safe Kids day at Coral Ridge Mall. Several agencies were on hand for tours of the equipment, patrol cars and to handout safety brochures.
• Officers attended the Careers on Wheels event at North Bend Elementary.
• Bike officers assisted with a Bike Rodeo, bike safety and helmet fitting at North Bend Elem.
• An off-duty officer went to pay his respects and represent NLPD at the funeral of fallen Deputy Mark Burbridge of the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office.
• Officers hosted 80 2^nd grade Garner Elementary Kids at the PD. They talked about safety and gave tours of the equipment and vehicles.
• The department received a beautiful quilt from Pat Fish and Lois Ludvigson during Police Week. The quilt will be auctioned off and the money raised will go towards the police canine fund. This will done online with help from the Communications Department.
• Officers continued the public safety planning portion for community events like the Slow Ride, Blues and BBQ and respond to several special events permits (like graduations, runs, and outdoor music).

Equipment:

• The department is exploring a local software provider that will be used to track stolen computers. The software was developed by a local investigator.
• We had several issues with the Dodge Chargers and repair orders for the vehicles out of warranty.
• Because of the better weather, the speed trailer is being deployed more in neighborhoods, construction zones, and crash locations.
• The L-3 DVD burner in the front office was replaced. We were having issues with the older one which was no longer under warranty. The burner is used daily for the recording of in-car and body-worn camera videos.
• We are obtaining quotes for the new investigative vehicle from local dealers and following the state bid.
• Still exploring the best audio and video solution for the grant purchase that will be happening in the next few months.

Enforcement:

• Officers spent time on searching for a 14-year-old runaway. The juvenile returned home after an Operation Quickfind was issued with the local media.
• Officers worked extra traffic enforcement for speeding in school zones and conducted two seat belt enforcement projects.

Department Admin:

• Ongoing for Policy migration, and Target Solutions Records Management software initial design.
• Completed the 41 point scoring at 100% for the body worn camera policy to be accepted by the DOJ. 80% was required for the grant. The Professor/Subject Matter Expert said our policy is one of the best policies she has reviewed so far.
• Continued with discussions concerning the need for a new PD building. The surveys from visitors to the PD were tallied and comments were shared.
• Labor Management Committee (LMC) Team meeting was held with union representatives and supervisory staff.
• One Military Member completed his 2 week required (AT) leave this month.
• Planning has begun for the hiring of the next police officer position. This is expected to happen in the middle of summer.
• Drafting the MOU for the canine handler position and making contact with kennels.
• We were notified that an officer, who is also a member of the military, may be deployed in September and are planning for that absence.