Police Report for September 2023

Traffic Contacts 519
Parking Contacts 72
Vehicle Inspections 18
Vehicle Unlocks 20
Crash Investigations 22
Public Assists 360
Assist other Agency 12
Crimes Against Persons Report 11
Crimes Against Property Report 7
Other Reports 37
Arrests 25
Warrants 5
Alcohol/Narcotics Charges 10
Crimes Against Persons Charges 3
Crimes Against Property Charges 0
Other Charges 17
Animal Calls 45
Total Calls for Service 2164
*Total Calls for Service for the year 19882

Training:

• Members attended monthly Canine, Tactical Team, and Honor Guard Training. (56 hours)
• A sergeant recertified as a Drug Rrecognition Expert (DRE) in Des Moines. (8 hours)
• Two officers attended the Basic Tactical medical Instructor Training Program presented by the federal government at Camp Dodge. (48 hours)
• All officers completed VR training on de-escalation, the first amendment, violent intruders, officer communication, and duty to intercede. Total of 24 hours.
• All officers attended Taser, Emergency Vehicle Operations and use of breeching tools at Hawkeye Downs. This was taught by in-house instructors. (176 hrs)
• Officer Jirak is continuing in the FTO process. He is currently in the mid-term process. He should be moving to solo patrol in November.
• All officers completed online Safe Approaches to Buildings, using scanning, and cover and concealment techniques (11 hours)
• Officer Monroe attended a First Responders Wellness Conference in West Des Moines. This is part of the peer support program for the officers.   (20 hrs.).
• Three members attended the Excessive Use of Force legal update presented by ICAP (3 hours)

Public Relations:

• Our community outreach officer, Jordan Gallagher and Investigations Admin Lieutenant Rueben Ross, conducted a bulling prevention presentation at 1^st United Methodist Church
• Active Shooter Training was completed at North Bend Elementary with all staff.
• Community outreach officer Jordan Gallagher presented Online Safety and Etiquette for Liberty High Students.
• In response to traffic complaints, community outreach officer Jordan Gallagher deployed speed trailers in two neighborhoods. After, he shared the data with the complainants as well as the Patrol Division.
• United Action for Youth (UAY) presented the referral services and programs they provide for kids and families in Johnson County. Their staff met with the patrol officers during the beginning or the end of their shift.
• Officers worked Football games at the request of Liberty High School and the University.
• Officers, as well as the Street Department Crew, monitored the Liberty Homecoming Parade.
• Two Officers worked the open house at the old Casey’s convenience store.
• Officer Davis presented the colors at EMSLRC Graduation to represent the Johnson County Metro Honor Guard Team.

Equipment:

• We are trying out AT&T FirstNet Wireless services in two of our patrol cars for coverage in North Liberty. We currently have Verizon but have noticed a few dead spots in town where our mobiles disconnect or the connection drops.
• We continue to have issues with our HVAC systems and software monitoring. We are working with AAA service to upgrade the service maintenance agreement.

Enforcement/Crime:

• Officers worked traffic to complete the GTSB State funded traffic enforcement program.
• To review any criminal complaints for the month List of Criminal Complaints | Johnson County Iowa or see North Liberty Calls for service go to Joint Emergency Communications Center (jecc-ema.org) or you can visit the crime map at LexisNexis® Community Crime Map and type in North Liberty.

Department Admin:

• Officer Chuck Tygart retired after almost 22 years with NLPD on Sept 28^th. We wish him a very happy retirement.
• Chief Venenga assisted Anamosa Police Department in the Chief Selection Process.
• Members attended the JFACT, Chief’s, Drug Task force quarterly meeting at the JECC.
• Chief attended the JECC policy board meeting as an alternate.
• The Chief and Canine Commander attended a union meeting to update the Canine MOU contract.
• The Chief attended a review of the traffic control plans for during football games and the impact it has on the surrounding areas. Chief also participated in Penn Street reconstruction public safety impact internal review/planning process.
• The Chief attended the Iowa Police Chief’s monthly meeting via zoom to discuss statewide initiatives and needs from the association.
• The planning and budget recommendations were sent to all staff. Instructors and supervisors submitted needs for future budgetary items and justifications.
• Chief held a special counsel meeting for ILEA to discuss Indian Hills Community College hosting a Level II basic police academy. It was approved by the ILEA council.