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Message from the Chief
Exceeding Expectations: Professionalism – Pride – Integrity – Progress
It is with great pride that I present the 2006 Annual Report for the Owatonna Police Department. This past year has been filled with many exciting changes, challenges, and accomplishments. This report is intended to provide an overview of the department, its organization, and our accomplishments over the past year. In true Owatonna tradition, we viewed the challenges to make a difference. We accepted change as leaders in law enforcement with pride, while continuing our commitment to excellence exemplified throughout our Department’s history. I am proud of the contribution that every member of this Department has made to our success during the year 2006. Each and every day, the men and women of the Owatonna Police Department provide the kind of quality service the people of Owatonna have come to expect. They do so with honor and integrity, hallmarks of the Owatonna Police Department. The mission of the Owatonna Police Department is to provide the best police services possible in order to maintain a safe environment that positively impacts the quality of life for our citizens. Our organizational performance measures are maintaining (1) a low crime rate, (2) safe streets, (3) a low response time to priority calls, and (4) quality service. We measure our effectiveness in four areas: Crime Prevention – Our primary function is to prevent crime. Officers must be in the right places, at the right times, doing the right things. Officers are encouraged to have a sense of “ownership” for their patrol districts. We need to employ directed tactics rather than depending on random patrol to solve neighborhood problems. Crime Control – When crime does occur, we are committed to responding appropriately. We always attempt to conduct thorough and complete investigations. We analyze crime and constantly shift resources as needed to respond to emerging trends. Officers are encouraged to employ current strategic policing methodologies as they address crime issues.
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Community Involvement – As a department, we realize we cannot address crime problems in this community alone. We have a duty and responsibility to involve members of the community in matters that have impact upon the quality of their lives. We constantly work to renew and develop new community bonds to ensure that the people most impacted by crime have a voice in identifying and resolving problems in their neighborhoods. Fair and Equitable Treatment – Finally, all members of our department are committed to the goal of earning and working to maintain the public’s trust. We strive to treat everyone with respect and dignity they deserve. Our department is ever-changing and growing along with our city. We heartily embrace the challenges and opportunities that come with this growth. We have set high expectations for ourselves and what we can collectively achieve. Throughout the year, our employees consistently demonstrated excellence and our community responded with their trust and support. As resources become more limited and the demand for services increases, I know that new challenges lie ahead. I am confident that with the commitment of our employees, the continued support from our public officials and city leaders, and the ongoing trust and assistance from our community we will overcome any obstacle. Together, we will continue to make Owatonna one of the safest cities in the nation. Although much work is still ahead of us, I am confident that the Owatonna Police Department will rise to the challenges ahead and emerge with a continued sense of purpose. I see future challenges bringing out the best in everyone as we tackle progress and transformations with honor and integrity. I am convinced that by working together we can continue to combat crime and keep the city of Owatonna a safe place in which to live, work and play. To that end, I will remain open to suggestions, constructive criticism and input from our community ensuring that the Owatonna Police Department best meets the needs and expectations of the community it serves. Sincerely, Shaun E. LaDue Shaun E. LaDue Chief of Police
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Table of Contents Chief’s Message Mission and Values Statement -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Budget ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 – 3 Adopted Expenditure Budget ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Expenditures Break-Down -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Dividing Up Your 2006 Tax Dollar ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Revenue Budget -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Organizational Chart---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Department Personnel -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 – 8 Patrol Division ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 – 12 Patrol ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Patrol Sergeants -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Patrol Officers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Training ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Field Training Officers -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Firearms Instructors ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Defensive Tactics Instructors ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Canine Officer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Special Weapons and Tactical Team (SWAT) ------------------------------------------------------- 12 SWAT Call-Outs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Investigations Division ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 – 18 Criminal Investigations ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 Crimes Against Persons --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 Property Crimes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 School Liaison Officers----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 2006 Investigations -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 Special Investigations Unit------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15 Professional Standards ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 Compliance Initiatives ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 Predatory Offender Registry ----------------------------------------------------------------- 17 Alcohol Compliance Checks ------------------------------------------------------------------ 17 Tobacco Compliance Checks ----------------------------------------------------------------- 17 Investigations Support----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 Evidence Technicians -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 Property and Evidence ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
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Support Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19 – 22 Administration -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19 Parking Control -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19 Community Service Officers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 Animal Control -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21 Records ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 9-1-1 Pearl Street Center ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 Community Programs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 23 – 26 City of Owatonna Landlord Association (COLA) --------------------------------------------------- 23 National Night Out --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 Law Enforcement Memorial --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 Explorers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 State Funded Grants -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27 Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) ------------------------------------------- 27 Safe and Sober -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27 Data Trend -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28 – 29 Total Part I and II Crimes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28 Part I Actual Offenses Comparison 2001-2006 ---------------------------------------------------- 28 Uniform Crime Report Summary ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 29 Looking Ahead --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 Staff Development --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 Equipment-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 Hallmark Programs --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30
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Mission We are a value driven organization that serves the community by protecting life and property, preventing crime, enforcing the laws, and maintaining order for all citizens. In serving our community, we emphasize education of citizens, voluntary compliance, partnership with the community, visual presence in the community, and detection and apprehension of offenders.
Values We achieve our mission through planning and problem solving, personal responsibility, customer orientation, fairness and equity, teamwork, and INTEGRITY Above All.
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Budget The majority of the police budget is dedicated to personnel costs, accounting for 80 % of the operations budget. Capital Outlay expenditures include office equipment and furnishings, radios, radar units, systems technology, and major purchases. Materials, supplies and services include items such as office supplies, telephones, printing/publishing, conferences and training, uniforms, fuel, maintenance contracts, equipment parts and labor repair, insurance, etc.
2006 Adopted Expenditure Budget
Expenditures Break-Down Capital Outlay Materials, Supplies, & Services Personnel Total
$209,000.00 $500,498.00 $2,873,633.00 $3,583,131.00
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Dividing Up Your 2006 Tax Dollar
39¢ Steele County 32¢ City of Owatonna 29¢ Owatonna School District 2006 REVENUE BUDGET
Intergovernmental Revenue (LGA/POST) Fines & Forfeitures Other Total:
$291,620.00 $215,000.00 $92,000.00 $598,620.00
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Owatonna Police Department Organizational Chart 2006
Chief of Police Shaun E. LaDue Administrative Assistant -Cheryl Pfeifer Patrol Division
Investigative Division
Professional Standards
Interim Captain
-Captain J.H. Schramm
Internal Affairs Ethics Enforcement
- Shaun E. Ladue Patrol Sergeant
Patrol Sergeant
Patrol Sergeant
Admin. Sergeant
Patrol Sergeant
Patrol Sergeant
-Hassing
-Murphy
-Okerberg
-von Wald
-Rethemeier
-Mundale
Property & Evidence
Patrol Sergeant
CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS
-Welinski Drug Task Force Patrol Officers
Patrol Officers
Patrol Officers
Patrol Officers
Patrol Officers
CSO -Goodsell
-Schroeder
-Earl
-DeVinny
-Sorenson
-Fogel
-Drenth
Patrol Officers
C.O.L.A. Sex Offender Verification CSO Supervisor
-Eichten Forfeit ures-Steinbach Animal Control Parking Control School Bus Stop arm/ School Patrol Flag Violation
-Duchene Primar -Weber y Schedu ler C.O.L.A . Cell Phones Pagers Safe/Sober Grants Alarms Explorers
Parking Control -Wolhart -Olson Animal Control
Critical -Bartsch Incident Manage ment Annual Training Neighbor hood Watch Medical Supplies
Field -Flynn Training Officer Program K-9 Program In-Service Coordinator Stop Sticks – PIT Training & Developme nt
Sex -Hunt Offende r Verificat ion Firearms – Handgu n& Long Gun Warrant s Coordin ator Range Relocati on Evidenc e Techs
-Scott Hanson
Techn ology Liaiso n Fleet Mana geme nt
-Kniefel
-Fandel CSC Inv. CHIPS Inv. Adult Prot. Pawn Shop Admin. Predatory Offender Verification
Drug Inv. OPD/ SCSO Public Ed. Gang Inv.
-Pettereson -Magana Secon dary Sched uler
S.W.A.T.
-Schroeder -DeVinny -Matejcek -Petterson
Web site
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Corporal
Investigations
Corporal
Corporal
Corporal
-Petterson
Trainee
-Edel
-Schneider
-Munns
K-9 Officer
-Kern
-Wagoner
Corporal
PROPERTY CRIMES
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Arson Tech. Support
1 yr Rotation -Matejcek General Invest.
SLO 9-12 Gang Inv Juvenile Inv. Alcohol / Tobacco Complian ce
Fraud Forgeries RPA Liaison
SLO K-8 Juvenile Inv. Crime Prev. Fraud Forgeri es
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Department Personnel
Shaun LaDue Chief of Police
Joseph Schramm Captain Investigations
Thomas Murphy Sergeant
Joel Welinski Sergeant
John Petterson Corporal
Jeffery Okerberg Sergeant
Mark Edel Corporal Promoted 4/3/06
Paul Schneider Corporal
Timothy Hassing Sergeant
Jeffrey Mundale Sergeant
Eric Rethemeier Sergeant
Robbe Kniefel Corporal
Deanne von Wald Sergeant
Thomas Munns Corporal Promoted 4/2/06
David Burbank Officer Retired 12/31/06
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G. Andrew DeVinny Officer
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Andrew Drenth Officer
Tracy Duchene Officer
Michael Earl Officer
Charles Eichten Officer
Brandon Fandel Canine Officer
Bullet Police Canine
Terrence Flynn Officer
Stephanie Fogel Officer
William Goodsell Officer
Joel Hunt Officer Hired 3/5/06
Ricardo Magana Officer Hired 3/6/06
Jason Matejcek Officer
Heather Maurer Officer 8/15/06 - 12/8/06
Jason Petterson Officer
David Schroeder Officer
Joshua Sorensen Officer
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Joshua Steinbach Officer
Joseph Wagoner Officer
Sandra Olson Parking Control Officer
Cheryl Pfeifer Administrative Assistant
Chad Fisher Community Service Officer
Kevin Fisher Community Service Officer
Nicholas Kern Community Service Officer
Jason Weber Officer
Michael Bartsch Animal Control Officer
Rayelle Yankowiak Officer Resigned 10/19/06
Andrew Dickman Community Service Officer
Jerrod Hovey Community Service Officer
Rian Jensen Community Service Officer
Brady Wolhart Community Service Officer
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After 27 years of dedicated service, Officer Dave Burbank retired on December 31, 2006. Officer Burbank began his career with the Owatonna Police Department on June 25, 1979.
Gone, But Not Forgotten Sergeant Gary S. Anderson passed away on January 12, 2006. Sergeant Anderson began his career with the Owatonna Police Department on April 24, 1972 and medically retired on June 12, 1987.
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Patrol Division Patrol The Patrol Division of the Owatonna Police Department is comprised of 27 people, and is currently supervised by the Police Chief. Preparations are underway to hire a new Patrol Captain to begin with the department in early 2007. There are 17 patrol officers who are supervised by 7 patrol sergeants. One sergeant is assigned as an administrative sergeant, who assists with various initiatives such as National Night Out, training schedules, community policing initiatives, shift coverage, and staff studies requested by the Chief of Police. The patrol division is supported by anywhere from one to five Community Service Officers (CSO’s) who augment the police officers by providing a variety of services that aid in community policing efforts. The division also has a K-9 program that aids in sniffing out illegal drugs and is heavily involved in tracking and searches for individuals.
Patrol Sergeants The Owatonna Police department has seven (7) patrol sergeants, who along with day to day supervisory duties of patrol officers also coordinate several specialty assignments. These assignments include, City of Owatonna Landlord Association (COLA), Predatory Offender Registry Compliance Checks, Forfeitures, Animal and Parking Control, First-Aid/Medical Supplies Coordinator, Safe – N – Sober grant program, Firearms and Defensive Tactics training, Warrants Coordinator, Evidence Technicians, Department Scheduling Coordinator, Technology Liaison, Field Training Program, Explorer program, and Fleet Management.
Patrol Officers Patrol officers provide basic 24-hour police services to the community, and are assigned to one of five districts within the city. Each officer works to maintain public safety through enforcement, education, and prevention initiatives to each of their assigned areas. Within their assigned district, officers become familiar with crime issues and problems, and work with area residents to improve the quality of life in each neighborhood. They also perform various duties including: responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, conducting preliminary investigations of crimes, handling traffic crashes, preparing both initial and supplemental case reports, performing necessary follow-up investigations, making arrests and searches as required, identifying and attending to problem and directed patrol areas, enforcing criminal and traffic laws including city ordinances, providing courtroom testimony, and providing general security to business establishments, residential neighborhoods, school property, and the parks system.
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Training Field Training Officers The field training and evaluation process of any police department is a critical component of any successful police department. It ensures that the employer has sufficient opportunity to directly observe and certify that a newly hired officer has the essential jobrelated knowledge and skills to be an effective police officer.
Firearms Instructors 2006 brought an additional member to the Field Training Officer Corps. Officer Joshua Sorensen joined Officers Andy DeVinny, Jason Petterson, and Charlie Eichten as field trainers for the Owatonna Police Department. Officer Sorensen attended a week-long course which certified him in the training and evaluation of newly hired officers. Field Training Officers had a busy 2006 with training and evaluating of newly hired officers. New officers were put through an extensive sixteen week, four phase field training and evaluation period, in which they were evaluated on a daily basis in ten areas of core competency. Included during this period is the fourth and final phase in which the field training officer rides along in plain clothes and acts as an observer to the probationary officer. Upon successful completion of the four phase field training, new officers are certified for solo patrol duties.
Firearms Instructors ensure all officers are trained and knowledgeable in the use of their firearm. 2006 Firearms Instructors include Sergeant Jeff Mundale and Officer Jason Petterson. Trainings are held at least three (3) times per year and include various situations and conditions such as low light, and cold weather.
Defensive Tactics Instructors Officers Andrew Drenth and Joshua Sorensen are Owatonna Police Department Defensive Tactics Instructors. Officers are trained to handle combative persons as well as how to defend themselves in various situations.
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Canine Officer The Owatonna Police Department began its new canine program with a selection process involving several internal candidates. An officer was selected to attend the St. Paul Police Department’s twelve (12) week Police Canine Training Academy. The Department also outfitted a fully marked police car with specialized equipment designed specifically for canine patrol. The equipment included a modular roll bar cage and stainless steel containment system which replaced the entire rear seat of the police car. The temperature inside the vehicle is controlled by a thermostat and fans, and the rear windows are tinted to reduce sun exposure to the dog. The selected officer is allowed to use this squad as a “take home” vehicle. The squad and officer were outfitted with all of the necessary training aids and equipment required for a police canine including bite sleeves, leashes, toys, and grooming equipment.
On May 28, 2006, Officer Brandon Fandel and his canine partner, “Bullet”, graduated from the St. Paul Police Canine Training Facility. They completed an intense twelve (12) week training program. Officer Fandel and Bullet are trained to track criminals and people who are lost or missing. They are able to check buildings or homes for burglary suspects and they are trained to apprehend criminals who try to run or escape from officers. Bullet is also trained to defend and protect Officer Fandel if he is attacked or threatened by a suspect. In October of 2006, Officer Fandel and Bullet returned to the St. Paul Police Canine Training Facility for further instruction. The training concentrated on the many facets of narcotics enforcement, with specific emphasis on the effective use of a police canine. Bullet learned how to use his nose to detect and alert his handler of the presence of illegal narcotics, including Marijuana, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and Heroin. Officer Fandel learned how to interpret the alerts (signals) his canine partner gives him. They trained in buildings, homes, vehicles, and a variety of containers. Upon completion of this training program, Officer Fandel and Bullet were narcotics certified. Not only will Officer Fandel be able to use Bullet to find illegal drugs, he will be able to build criminal cases against suspects and testify in court, thus sending more bad guys to jail. Officer Fandel and Bullet are a special team for the Department and a great addition in the war against crime. The Owatonna Police Department has had fantastic support from our community and financial assistance from Cash Wise Grocery Store and Wal-Mart. Without public and private support, the canine program would not have gotten off the ground. Owatonna Police Department – 2006 Annual Report
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SWAT The primary goal of the Special Weapons And Tactical Team is safety and preservation of all human life. The SWAT Team is a law enforcement support unit, which is specifically trained and equipped to resolve critical high-risk situations. Containment of suspects and negotiation procedures are the team’s first responsibilities. Team members are selected from law enforcement agencies within Steele and Rice counties. Each agency is responsible for equipping the assigned officer.
2006 SWAT CALL-OUTS January 1 January 1 January 7 January 27 January 29 February 12 March 23 April 20 June 22 June 29 August 10 August 16 December 23
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Investigations Division Criminal Investigations The Investigations Division is comprised of a Captain, five (5) Corporal Investigators, and an Investigator Trainee, who are responsible for the investigation of crimes committed within the city. The division reviews and investigates reports of felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor crimes, both adult and juvenile, and prepares cases to present to the appropriate prosecuting attorney’s office. The Captain oversees the operation of the division and is in charge of criminal investigations, professional standards, internal affairs, and property and evidence. Within the Investigations Division, investigators specialize in three different sections: Crimes Against Persons, Property Crimes, and the Drug Task Force. Investigators are on a one-week on-call rotation and available to respond immediately to the scene of a crime, when necessary.
Crimes Against Persons The Investigators working under the Crimes Against Persons subdivision cover investigations involving Criminal Sexual Conduct, Predatory Offenders, Children in need of Protective Services (CHIPS), Adult Protection, Pawn Shop, Arson, Technical Support, Robberies, and Homicides. Within this subdivision, investigators work collaboratively with numerous resources throughout the state.
Property Crimes Investigators working under the Property Crimes subdivision investigate crimes such as burglaries, thefts, fraud, forgeries, computer crimes, the Worthless Check Diversion Program, the Retailer’s Protection Agency (RPA) as well as alcohol and tobacco compliance checks, gangs, and other adult and juvenile investigations.
School Liaison Officers Two School Liaison Officers are assigned to work within local schools in Owatonna. School Liaison Officers maintain a safe, secure, and uninterrupted learning environment for the students, staff, administration and parents of the Owatonna School District. In addition, they serve as a resource to improve school safety and prevent crime and violence. School Liaison Officers collaborate with school administration and staff to investigate crime on school property and improve reporting of criminal activity. In 2006, School Liaison Officers implemented state mandated lock down drills at all schools.
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250 200
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150 100
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2006 Top Ten Types of Investigations* 1. Theft 2. Criminal Damage to Property 3. Burglary 4. Hit and Run Accidents 5. Harassment/Terroristic Threats 6. Assault 7. Forgery 8. Criminal Sexual Conduct 9. Child/Adult Protection 10. Fraud
Four Year Trend: Number of Investigations
*Information taken from 2006 OPD Investigator Assignments
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Special Investigations Unit The Owatonna Police Department co-employs one Task Force Field Agent with the Steele County Sheriff’s Office. This agent, along with agents from other counties, specializes in gang and drug enforcement investigations throughout the five county areas served by the task force. In 2006, the South Central Gang and Drug Task Force conducted 309 investigations, resulting in 215 arrests. In addition, Task Force members outreached to more than 2300 people by providing 68 educational presentations.
*Statistics from 2006 South Central Gang and Drug Task Force Review
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Professional Standards Today’s society is complex and diversified requiring a highly trained professional police department to protect the life, property and rights of all citizens. Maintaining the internal integrity of the police department is the primary function of the Professional Standards Section. The Captain of Investigations is responsible for the Professional Standards Section of the Owatonna Police Department. Police are afforded enormous power, including the use of physical and deadly force, to enforce the laws of society. Citizens must have a recourse which objectively, fairly and thoroughly investigates allegations of police misconduct. If such a structure is not in place, citizens will lose confidence in their police department. At the same time, by the very nature of their work, police officers are subjected to false claims of misconduct. The officers must also have faith that an objective, fair and competent structure exists to consider their position in matters in question. Professional Standards serves to ensure the department's internal integrity as well as seeing that an equable balance is maintained between the citizens' right to be fairly policed and the officers' right to be protected from false accusations. Within the parameters of Professional Standards is Internal Affairs. This is the process of ensuring Owatonna Police Department members comply with Department rules and procedures. When a complaint is received, an internal affairs investigation is initiated to determine if disciplinary action is necessary. If criminal wrong doing is alleged, the Owatonna Police Department often requests an outside agency complete the criminal investigation. In 2006, the Owatonna Police Department had 28 disciplinary actions taken. Disciplinary actions can include verbal warnings, written warnings, suspension, and dismissal and can be taken for such things as missing court appearances, vehicle accidents, loss of or damage to department equipment, etc.
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Compliance Initiatives Predatory Offender Registration Under Minnesota State Statute, predatory offenders are required to register with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and are assigned a level based on their risk to re-offend. Level One is considered minimal risk, Level Two is a moderate risk, and Level Three is a high risk. In 2006, there were no Level Three offenders living in Owatonna. The Owatonna Police Department takes an aggressive stance concerning registered predatory offenders. The Patrol and Investigations Division work together to ensure compliance of those offenders that are living within our jurisdiction. Unannounced visits to the homes of those registered occur at least four times per year. These visits are designed to confirm that the offender is living at their registered address provided to the BCA and the Owatonna Police Department. Those found to be non compliant are investigated and prosecuted through the Steele County Attorney’s Office.
Alcohol Compliance Checks The Owatonna Police Department, with the assistance of underage operatives, conducts alcohol compliance checks with retailers that possess a current liquor license. These checks are done at least two times per year and operatives are trained, photographed, and equipped with electronic listening devices so officers can monitor the conversations. In 2006, a total of eight (8) liquor establishments were found to be in violation.
Tobacco Compliance Checks Tobacco compliance checks are also done at least two times per year. With the assistance of high school students, the Owatonna Police Department conducts checks at local businesses that sell tobacco. The underage buyers are photographed, trained, and wired with transmitting devices so officers are aware of the conversation between the buyer and seller. Checks done in 2006 resulted in five (5) violations. Owatonna Police Department – 2006 Annual Report
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Investigations Support Evidence Technicians In 2006 the Evidence Technician program was started. Three officers were selected to attend Crime Scene Investigation School and learned crime scene processing techniques. Evidence Technicians were trained in crime scene photography, latent print development and recovery, footwear evidence, recovery of biological evidence, trace evidence recovery, and basic crime scene reconstruction. These officers are available to both the Patrol and Investigations Division when needed. Evidence Technicians attend regular training and keep up to date with new forensics technology.
Property and Evidence The Property and Evidence Technician is tasked with maintaining the chain of custody for all evidentiary items submitted to the Property Room. The chain of custody starts with the submitting officer. The technician is responsible for documenting the intake, storage, security, release and disposal of all submitted items. Coordinating the movement of evidence through the court system is also done through the Property and Evidence Room Technician. The Property and Evidence Room is overseen by the Captain of Investigations. There are five main categories of evidence maintained in the Property Room. These are Main Property Room items, Items requiring refrigeration, Firearms, Narcotics, and Cash. In 2006, the Property and Evidence Room logged 583 pieces of property.
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Support Services
Administration The Owatonna Police Department employs one Administrative Assistant. The assistant is responsible for all administrative duties within the police department. This includes completing payroll, managing accounts payable and receivable as well as maintaining personnel records, completing background checks, and preparing liquor license applications. The administrative assistant also facilitates the hiring process for the police department and tracks all Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) continuing education credits and licensure requirements.
Parking Control 2006 Ticket Totals Green Tickets – 1709 2 – 4 Hour Red Tickets – 6190 Odd/Even Tickets – 671 TOTAL: 8570 The Parking Control Officer is responsible for enforcing codes and ordinances governing parking, and assisting the public by providing information about parking locations and regulations.
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Community Service Officers Community Service Officers are law enforcement students currently enrolled in an approved POST program. Many become licensed peace officers after graduation. Community Service Officers (CSO) patrol the city parks and schools. Working closely with the Owatonna Park and Recreation Department, they look for signs of vandalism to city parks and trails as well as assist with locking park buildings at park close. Community Service Officers also respond to minor calls such as minor accidents, thefts, and vandalism. In addition, they aid the Parking Control Officer and Animal Control Officer when necessary. Ordinance violations, junk vehicle complaints, and house checks are also the responsibility of a Community Service Officer. Community Service Officers are tasked with administrative duties such as crime mapping, maintaining the warrant list on the department’s web page, and updating the organizational chart. Furthermore, Community Service Officers transport evidence to the BCA crime lab, deliver paperwork to other government entities, and complete other deliveries as needed. Squad Maintenance is assigned to Community Service Officers. CSO’s track monthly vehicle mileage for all police vehicles, track problems with squad cars and arrange for maintenance and repair with City Shop. They also assist with portable radio repair and maintain the LIDAR equipment. Like all department personnel, community service officers display a positive image for the Owatonna Police Department. Officers respond to requests from the community such as providing funeral escorts, assisting with Safety Camp each summer, and offering an opportunity to view squad cars and other police equipment to various community organizations.
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Animal Control Animal Control is a contracted position within the City of Owatonna that is supervised by the police department. The duties of Animal Control include investigating and responding to various animal complaints within the city. The duties of the animal control officer are to respond to concerns about domestic animals, track the frequency of all animal control calls, and request citations when necessary. When the animal control officer is not available, the Patrol Division responds to calls for service. Animal Control Five Year Trend
In 2006, Animal Control received 1322 calls for service. The numbers reflected above in the chart are for 2006. All statistics were furnished by Animal Control Officer Mike Bartsch.
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Records The Records Department is staffed with five full time and one part time Steele County employees. The Owatonna Police Department contributes 50% of their salary. The Records department updates all names, locations, arrests, and property-loss reports as well as handles non-emergency calls, background checks, transcription, and other general requests from the public. In 2006, the City of Owatonna generated 12,491 Initial Complaint Reports.* *Statistics from 2006 Offense Summary Report, PC Enfors
Pearl Street 9-1-1 Center The 911 Center answers all requests for law enforcement assistance via 91-1 and the local police number. The center serves 9 law enforcement agencies, 10 fire and rescue departments, and 5 ambulances services within Rice and Steele County. The Center is currently staffed by 1 administrator, 2 managers, 1 administrative assistant, 1 mapping specialist, and 17 dispatchers. According to the 2006 Pearl Street 911 Center Annual Report, the total call load for 2006 was 189,408 (incoming and outgoing calls). Owatonna Police Department – 2006 Annual Report
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Community Programs
COLA: CITY OF OWATONNA LANDLORD ASSOCIATION In 2006 the Owatonna Police Department, along with landlords throughout the city of Owatonna continued to develop a working relationship in an effort to insure safe rental property for tenants and safe neighborhoods the in which they are located. COLA began with 87 members and we currently have 102 registered users on the website which the City of Owatonna maintains. Seventy five landlords completed Phase I of the Crime Free Multi-Housing Training in 2006 and three currently are in the process of completing Phase II and III. Phase I completion requires attendance in an eight hour class sponsored by the Police Department. A board of directors for COLA was formed in 2006 and meets monthly in conjunction with general membership meetings held on the third Tuesday of every month from September through May. Discount Cards are provided members, and an attorney has been hired to represent and provide advice. The Owatonna Police Department maintains a website in which only members are allowed to enter. Landlords are provided with new lease agreements, applications and monthly evictions as well as numerous other forms. Minutes of each monthly meeting and the new agenda are also posted. Mass E-Mail is sent on occasion to update members on new information which had been posted. COLA members have also become associated with the Chamber of Commerce and have worked with the Police Department regarding trespass notifications after the ordinance was approved by the City Council. Over 85 Trespass notifications were given to individuals by officers in 2006. 1st 2nd 3rd 2006 Violation Violation Violation In conjunction with the Crime Free Program, the Disorderly Use and Nuisance Ordinance Violations were Disorderly enforced by the department. In two cases, evictions Use 55 8 2 were referred to the Steele County Attorney’s office Violation and in both cases, the tenant elected to leave prior to eviction. Many more evictions were forced because of Nuisance behavior issues which were violations of lease 38 2 1 Violation agreements resulting from communication with local law enforcement. Police Officers were assigned to districts in 2006 and routinely worked with landlords in their areas to resolve problems. The Owatonna Police Department also provided background checks for the landlords on prospective tenants. Two hundred and sixteen background checks were completed in 2006. With increased awareness by Officers, it is expected that the number of reported violations and problems addressed will increase in 2007 as well as continued use of Criminal History Checks. With increased awareness and education by officers, landlords and tenants, we look forward to continued growth in a Crime Free Community in this area.
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT On August 1, 2006, the City of Owatonna participated in the 23rd Annual National Night Out event. The National Night Out event is designed to heighten crime and drug awareness; to generate support for, and participation in local anticrime programs; to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and to send a message to criminals, letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back against crime. Together, through collaboration, citizens and the police can have a dramatic effect on the reduction of crime and drugs in neighborhoods. The 2006 event was successful in organizing thirty-four block parties throughout the city, and they had an estimated 20 plus citizens at each party. In all, approximately 700 citizens attended neighborhood block parties. The Owatonna Police Department had officers stop by the block parties to discuss and strategize ways of making our neighborhoods a safer place to live. To top off the event, a central block party was sponsor by the Owatonna Police Department in Central Park. Organizers of the event served over 300 root beer floats in Central Park, bringing the total number of participants for the entire event to approximately 1000. The Owatonna Police Department strives to succeed in developing strong community-police partnerships and this can only be done through joint efforts such as the National Night Out event.
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Law Enforcement Memorial
On October 1, 1962, U.S. President John F. Kennedy signed into public law a joint resolution of the 87th Congress designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of federal, state, and municipal peace officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty. Each year, the calendar week in which May 15 falls is called Police Week. In 1994, U.S. president William J. Clinton signed into public law a joint resolution of the 103 rd Congress directing that the flag of the United States be flown at half-mast on all government buildings on May 15. On National Peace Officers Memorial Day, flags are flown at half mast to honor police officers who died in service to the community and country. Owatonna Police Officers take an oath to protect and serve and sometimes that may mean making the “ultimate sacrifice.” Each year, Officers volunteer their time to guard the Law Enforcement Memorial in St Paul to honor law enforcement personnel who have made that “ultimate sacrifice.”
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EXPLORERS POST #204 Law Enforcement Exploring is a worksite-based career education program for young adults. The Owatonna Police Department Law Enforcement Explorer Post #204 was founded in 1998. The program was developed through Learning for Life and the Boy Scouts of America. The Explorer program is a young adult career education program for young adults who are 14 and graduates of eighth grade or are 15 through 20 years of age. Explorer programs are based on five areas of emphasis: career opportunities, life skills, service learning, character education, and leadership experience. The Explorers develop skills that will assist in future careers in law enforcement along with self development and personal growth. The Explorers also provide valuable assistance to the police department, all while giving them insight into the many varied duties of the department. Members of the Owatonna Police Department Explorer Post #204 participate in both classroom and scenario based lessons, which provide them real hands on experience. After attending training sessions, Explorers are invited to participate in the Minnesota Law Enforcement Explorer Conference. The Conference allows the Owatonna Law Enforcement Explorers to test their knowledge of law enforcement and the skills they have learned against Explorer teams from across the state. In 2006, Owatonna Explorers had two teams compete. The teams were judged in a number of scenarios including; traffic accident investigation, crime scene search, emergency first aid and bomb threat response. Explorer members that attended the 2006 Minnesota Law Enforcement Explorer Conference were; Chris Aamot, Christian Berg, Matt Oeltjenbruns, Brady Vaith, Sam von Wald, Ryan Noble, and Michael Engen 2006 Explorer Post members Brady Vaith and Matthew Oeltjenbruns have accepted license police officer jobs. Other 2006 members are currently enrolled in college with law enforcement majors. Learning for Life Mission Statement “The mission for Learning for Life is to serve others by helping instill care values in young people and in other ways prepare them to make ethical choices throughout their lives so they can achieve their full potential” Owatonna Police Department – 2006 Annual Report
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State Funded Grants HEAT (Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic) HEAT is a state-wide project to address speed violations and the public perception that one can drive an additional 10 mph over the speed limit without being stopped. Enforcement zones are assigned by the Department of Public Safety with Owatonna Police Department Officers, Steele County Deputies, and the Minnesota State Patrol covering the zone on assigned dates. The goal of the project is to lower speeds and decrease fatal and serious injury crashes; ultimately saving lives and reducing injuries. Funds for this project are provided by the Office of Traffic Safety within the Department of Public Safety.
Safe and Sober Grant The Owatonna Police Department has been involved the Safe and Sober program since 1998. The Owatonna Police Department, in partnership with the Steele County Sheriff’s Office and Blooming Prairie Police Department, applied for Safe and Sober overtime grant monies that allow officers to work specific overtime hours during specific traffic enforcement waves. A grant period begins October 1 and goes through September 30 th the following year. During a grant period, the focus of the traffic enforcement is designated by the Safe and Sober Guidelines. These focuses range from alcohol and/or drug impairment to speeding to underage consumption and seatbelt/child restraint enforcements. Even though there is a specific focus, officers working these overtime shifts still enforce all traffic infractions. The wave’s focus is determined through statistical analysis done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Data Trend Owatonna Police Department Total Part I & II Crimes CRIME
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Homicide
0
0
0
0
0
0
Rape
2
12
5
8
8
3
Robbery
6
3
4
10
4
4
Aggravated Assault
35
27
32
35
30
19
Burglary
123
200
121
132
141
135
Theft
667
558
519
609
621
499
Auto Theft
20
36
24
26
33
30
Arson
5
5
6
0
2
7
Total Part I
858
841
711
820
839
697
Total Part II
1567
1700
1573
1700
1582
1603
2425
2541
2284
2520
2421
Total
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2006 UNIFORM CRIME REPORT SUMMARY Part I Crimes Murder Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault Burglary Larceny Motor Vehicle Theft Arson Total Part I Part II Crimes
# of Offenses 0 3 4 19 135 499 30 7 697 # of Offenses
Offenses Cleared
% Cleared
0 3 1 15 32 173 10 3 237 Offenses Cleared
0 100 25 78 23 34 33 42 34 % Cleared
Crime Rate per 100,000 0 12 16 79 565 2091 125 29 2921
Other Assaults Forgery/Counterfeiting Fraud Embezzlement Stolen Property Vandalism Weapons Prostitution Other Sex Offenses Narcotics Gambling Family/Children DUI Liquor Laws Disorderly Conduct Other Offenses Total Part II
159 58 66 0 7 307 79 0 29 78 2 14 131 65 114 494 1603
123 25 32 0 4 38 74 0 19 77 2 5 129 64 90 466 1148
77 43 48 0 57 12 93 0 65 98 100 35 98 98 78 94 71
Crime Rate per 100,000 666 243 276 0 29 1286 331 0 121 326 8 58 549 272 477 2070 6719
GRAND TOTAL
2300
1385
60
9641
*Statistics furnished from the 2006 Version of the Minnesota BCA/CJIS Uniform Crime Report
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Looking Ahead
STAFF DEVELOPMENT: Northwestern University – Staff and Command Leadership Development – Sergeant Rank Workplace Spanish Annual In-Service – Department wide Build and Enhance Annual Training Plan Review and update department policy and procedures manual Sustain and enhance community/police partnerships Develop and implement three year strategic plan Select/appoint a peace officer to the rank of Captain to oversee Patrol Division Select/appoint a civilian to the Investigations Division to serve as an Administrative Assistant, including property and evidence management. Hiring processes – replace and fill all authorized FTE’s to reach full strength authorized under 2007 budget approvals Restructuring of department and duty assignments and placement thereof
EQUIPMENT: Public safety radio improvements for first responders – improved repeater system Participate in research and selection of new CAD / Records / MDC software suite – LOGIS Research and select bar coding software for Property / Evidence Storage Develop and properly equip an interview and interrogation room Research, selection and implementation of scheduling software for Patrol Division Taser Cams / Tasers Research, selection and implementation of electronic ticketing software – parking enforcement Video cameras added to a portion of police vehicles acquired through grants
HALLMARK PROGRAMS: City of Owatonna Landlord Association (COLA) Crime Free Multi-Housing Certifications National Night Out Police Explorers Hotel / Motel Drug Interdiction
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