Dunwoody Police Department Serving with Distinction

2010 Strategic Plan

A Message from the Chief

The Dunwoody Police Department began operations on April 1, 2009. In our first

nine months of operation, the department has worked hard to address the needs,

issues, and concerns of the community as well as establish various partnerships

within the community. The dedicated men and women of the Dunwoody Police

Department have exceeded all expectations. In addition, the citizens of Dunwoody

have been overwhelmingly supportive of the Department’s efforts.

The Dunwoody Police Department is not content to relax after our first year of

successes. Instead, we are determined to challenge ourselves as we move forward.

The successes of our first year are merely a snapshot of our future efforts.

The 2010 Strategic Plan of the Dunwoody Police Department is not a document that

will simply sit on a shelf or occupy space on our website. It is a vital tool that we

will use to measure our performance and progress throughout the year. Our

strategic plan is a living document that guides our daily activities and provides clear

direction to every member of the Department. It is a guide and a commitment that

working together, we can make a difference in Dunwoody.

Core Values

Service

Professionalism

Integrity

Respect

Teamwork

Courage

Mission Statement

The mission of the Dunwoody Police

Department is to work in partnership

with the residents and businesses of

Dunwoody to provide a safe and

secure environment through the

delivery of fair and impartial police

services, proactive problem solving,

and increased community

partnerships. The Dunwoody Police

Department will operate in a

transparent manner maintaining the

highest level of integrity while

working to improve the quality of life

for all those who live, work and play

in Dunwoody.

2009 Part One Crime Stats

Goal #1

Reduce Crime and the Fear of Crime

2009 Part One Crime Stats

0 Murder

5 Rape

56 Robbery

140 Assault

186 Burglary

1,015 Larceny

85 Motor Vehicle Theft

1,487 TOTAL

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Measurement 1.1 Reduce the level of property crime in the City of Dunwoody, as measured by the FBI Annual Part One Crime Index, by 5% compared to the index from 2009. Action Plans

Community Outreach will publish the On The Beat newsletter quarterly with crime prevention tips and disseminate it through the Neighborhood Watch program and various other sources.

Detectives will increase their property crime arrests by 5%.

Develop a system to target excessive call locations with a strategic analysis and plan to reduce the calls for service.

Measurement 1.2 Reduce the level of Theft from Auto crimes in the City of Dunwoody, as measured by the FBI Annual Part One Crime Index, by 10% compared to the index from 2009. Action Plans

Patrol Officers will increase the number of arrests for property crimes by 5%.

Patrol Officers will increase their patrols in areas experiencing high incidents of Theft from Auto.

Increase foot patrols and bicycle patrols in areas experiencing high incidents of Theft from Autos.

Develop a crime prevention flyer about Theft from Auto’s and distribute that flyer quarterly to local office buildings, the mall, and other retailers whose locations are prime targets for this offense.

Measurement 1.3 Reduce the level of Theft by Shoplifting crimes in the City of Dunwoody, as measured by the FBI Annual Part One Crime Index, by 10% compared to the index from 2009. Action Plans

Develop and implement the S.M.A.R.T (Strategic Management Against Retail Theft) program to increase prosecutions and awareness of the problem of shoplifting amongst retailers.

Develop and host a loss prevention class for local retailers at least three times this year to educate them about the detection of shoplifters and the legal requirements to prosecute.

Partner with the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention (N.A.S.P.) and Dunwoody Municipal Court Prosecutors to require all subjects arrested for Shoplifting to complete a mandatory Shoplifter’s Alternative home study course, at their expense, which is designed to reduce shoplifter recidivism and to help prevent their future penetration into the criminal justice system.

Measurement 1.4 Reduce the level of calls for service by adopting a False Alarm ordinance. Action Plans

Draft a False Alarm ordinance.

Present options to City Council for outsourcing the false alarm management process.

Solicit RFP’s for false alarm management.

Goal #2

Enhance Community and Police Partnerships

Dunwoody Police Department

Police Explorer Program

Law Enforcement Explorer posts help youth gain insight into a variety of programs that offer hands-on career activities. For young men and women who are interested in careers in the field of law enforcement, Exploring offers experiential learning with lots of fun-filled, hands-on activities that promote the growth and development of adolescent youth.

On July 2, 2009, the DPD Police Explorer Post #702 was organized thanks to the generous support of the Rotary Club of Dunwoody, Wal-Mart and Target stores.

The Dunwoody Police Department now has nine Police Explorers.

Neighborhood Watch

The Neighborhood Watch program is one of the oldest and best-known crime prevention concepts in North America.

The Dunwoody Police Department has partnered with over 58 neighborhoods and areas across Dunwoody and has provided our own unique Neighborhood Watch sign for these areas to help deter crime.

Measurement 2.1 Increase community member participation in police programs by 10%. Action Plans

Develop a Citizen Police Academy and hold 3 classes in 2010 with enrollment of at least 20 citizens for each class.

Add 2 new members to the Police Explorers program.

Increase participation in the Ride-Along program by 10% through increased publicity of the program. Solicit a media representative to Ride-Along and do a story about it.

Solicit volunteers to input archived data into the new records management system.

Develop 2 additional measures where volunteers can assist the Department.

Measurement 2.2 Develop at least one program for teenagers. Action Plans

Purchase a franchise of Collision Avoidance Training (CAT) - an advanced defensive driving and car control program.

Provide at least 2 classes for teenagers.

Explore the possibility of conducting a Fatal Vision seminar at Dunwoody High School.

Measurement 2.3 Develop at least one safety awareness class for women. Action Plans

Host 2 safety awareness classes at the Dunwoody Police Department.

Hold 2 safety awareness classes in the community.

Dunwoody Police Ride-Along Program

Q: What is a Ride-Along program?

A Ride-Along program gives citizens a unique opportunity to learn about the daily challenges and risks that officers face while protecting the community. Citizens receive an “insider’s” view of how police officers serve the citizens of Dunwoody. In addition, citizens are able to interact with a uniformed police officer to ask questions, discuss issues, and voice concerns. All of this is accomplished while the citizen rides along in a police car accompanying an officer on a shift.

Quote from a ride-along participant:

“I had a great time learning about the new department and meeting some of your

officers. The officers I came in contact with were extremely professional and

treated me as one of their own.”

~ Andy Benfield

Goal #3

Continue Professional Development of Department and Staff

Professional Development

The Dunwoody Police Department is committed to the professional development of all members of the Dunwoody Police Team. The most valuable resource we have is our people.

It is important for all front line personnel to receive the technical skills training they need to perform their jobs in the exceptional manner which is expected.

In addition, it is also important for supervisory personnel to receive training in supervisory and leadership skills which will equip them to lead the Department.

Sample 2009 Training Classes

Records Software Training

Taser Training

Dale Carnegie Training

Officer Survival

Firearms Training

Homicide Investigations

Constitutional Law Training

Georgia Command College

Gang Investigators Training

Advanced Report Writing

FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar

Training Requirements

Q: How many hours of training are required by the Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) of Georgia?

At a minimum, P.O.S.T. requires 20 hours of training per year. Any police officer in the State of Georgia who does not obtain at least 20 hours of approved training will lose his or her certification. This is a minimum requirement and certainly not a recommended total.

As a professional police department, we will provide our officers with training

opportunities based on our needs, our staffing requirements and our budget.

Measurement 3.1 Begin certification process for the Dunwoody Police Department through the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. Action Plans

Contact GACP to obtain information about State Certification.

Review Dunwoody Police standard operating procedures for compliance with State Certification.

Complete internal audit for compliance with State Certification guidelines.

Apply for State Certification and pay fee.

Measurement 3.2 Maintain a “100% Within Policy” for Use of Force Incidents. Action Plans

Conduct Use of Force training yearly.

Discuss the proper use of force during roll call at least once a month.

Conduct a thorough review of all Use of Force incidents.

Measurement 3.3

Increase and improve the training of personnel.

Action Plans

Develop and implement an FTO program for new officers and detectives.

Develop and implement a 40 hour In-Service training program.

Assign at least 1 employee to attend Dale Carnegie training.

At least 5 Officers will achieve their Intermediate Certification.

At least 3 Officers will achieve their Advanced Certification.

Goal #4

Improve Traffic Safety

Traffic Safety

Since the Dunwoody Police Department began operations on April 1, 2009, the number one complaint received has been related to traffic. These complaints can be categorized broadly into congestion, speeding, stop sign violations and various other violations.

The Dunwoody Police Department has taken these complaints seriously. Whenever we receive a complaint, we assign an officer or officers to handle the issue immediately.

Additionally, we deploy our speed detection trailer, in conjunction with enforcement, in areas where speed is a concern. The results of the speed trailer are posted on our website.

Sample of Citations Written

1,776 Speeding Citations

85 Speeding Citations for going 34+ mph over the speed limit

192 Seat Belt Violations

451 Following Too Close Citations

Safety Checkpoint

Q: What is a safety checkpoint?

Safety checkpoints are conducted to make the roads safer for the general public. The courts have upheld the constitutionality of safety checkpoints with certain restrictions.

In October 2009, the Dunwoody Police Department conducted our first safety checkpoint. Here are the results:

2 Arrests for DUI

3 Arrests for Suspended Driver’s License

42 Arrests for Unlicensed Driver

63 Total Citations Issued

Measurement 4.1 Reduce the number of injury accidents by 5%. Action Plans

Conduct an analysis of accident data and determine the top ten locations for accidents with injuries.

Target the top ten locations for accidents with injuries with appropriate traffic enforcement measures.

Measurement 4.2 Examine the adoption of the Data Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety program by the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. Action Plans

Contact the GOHS for more information on DDACTS.

Explore the costs associated with this program.

Examine the personnel costs of the program.

Examine the technical considerations.

Prepare a report for consideration of program.

Measurement 4.3 Conduct at least four safety checkpoints in 2010. Action Plans

Examine relevant data to determine location of checkpoints.

Schedule and execute a safety checkpoint approximately once a quarter.

Goal #5

Use Technology to Become More Efficient and Effective

Technology at Work

The use of technology in law enforcement has excelled rapidly in the last several years.

The Dunwoody Police Department uses the latest technology to deliver quality service to the citizens of Dunwoody.

2009 Technology in Use

Electronic Control Devices

Mobile field reporting

Records management software

In-car digital video recordings of traffic stops

Webpage for Police Department

Use of Twitter and Facebook to disseminate information

Surveillance video of the Police Department and City Hall offices

Ability to run vehicle tags and individuals from uniform patrol cars

Latest technology in firearms

Police-to-police technology which enables data sharing between police agencies

Latest police digital radio technology

Dissemination of AED units (Automated External Defibrillator) inside Department and City Hall as well as in each patrol car through Hearts of Dunwoody program

Technology Today

Q: How has the use of technology changed the recruitment of police officers?

In years past, the technology in use by most police departments was limited. As a result, police departments did not require skills such as data entry or software knowledge to become a police officer.

Today, standards have changed. Police Officers are now highly skilled in the use of computers and possess exceptional data entry capabilities. In addition, they are much more adaptable to changing technology than police officers in the past.

All of the employees within the Dunwoody Police Department possess great foundations in using the latest technology and are always eager to learn and adapt to new programs if it will benefit the Department and the community.

Measurement 5.1 Explore options for E-911 services for the Dunwoody Police Department. Action Plans

Establish projected revenues for 911 services.

Outline pros and cons for various 911 options.

Hire consultant to evaluate best option.

Present recommendation to City Council.

Measurement 5.2 Complete Records Management System (RMS) transition. Action Plans

Complete the implementation of the records management system.

Complete the implementation of electronic tickets and the interface with the new court software.

Complete the implementation of the online access to police reports module for citizens.

Complete the Online Report module for citizens.

Measurement 5.3 Research License Plate Reader (LPR) cameras for use in Dunwoody. Action Plans

Contact other departments who are using LPR cameras successfully.

Speak to various vendors and establish cost of product and expected uses.

Prepare report and recommendations.

Dunwoody Police Department Employees

Lieutenant David Barnes Evidence Tech KC Kramer

Officer Robert Barrett Officer Patrick Krieg

Sergeant Mario Beneito Officer Dale Laskowski

Detective Robert Bentivegna Officer Jason Lewis

Officer Alan Brooks Officer Jesus Maldonado

PSR Rhonda Brown PSR Beverly Morrison

Sergeant Mike Carlson Officer Tony Nagel

Detective Curtis Clifton Officer Robert Parsons

PSR Rochelle Coleman Officer Kenneth Peck

Sergeant Gary Cortellino Officer Minh Pham

Sergeant Jason Dove Officer Alvin Rodriguez

Officer Eric Drum Deputy Chief David Sides

Officer Robert Ehlbeck PSR Robyn Smith

Officer Fidel Espinoza Officer Frank Sommo Jr

Lieutenant Oliver Fladrich Executive Assistant Liz Stell

Sergeant Andrew Fondas Officer Mark Stevens

Officer Rusty Furman Officer JB Tate

Detective Kelly Gobely Detective Andrew Thompson

Officer Ronny Gomes-Delima Officer Joseph Tomalka

Chief Billy Grogan Officer Tim Waldron

Officer Lee Hasseltine CST Sybil Warner

Lieutenant William Hegwood Sergeant Jason Witcher

Officer Richard Heintz Officer William Yeargin

Officer Chris Irwin Officer Timothy Fecht

Closing Comments

This document is not meant to be a comprehensive list of everything the Dunwoody Police Department plans to accomplish in 2010. Instead, it will be used as a road map to guide us through the year.

Dunwoody Police Department

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