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Home My WebLink About092121-06.1TOWN COUNCIL UPDATE OUTREACH EMERGENCY PLANNING MID -YEAR CRIME/TRAFFIC UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2021 SAFEGUARDING THE LIVES, RIGHTS, AND PROPERTY OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT ERE, OUTSTANDING QUALITY OF LIFE The Police Department held its first Citizens Academy this Spring since the start of the pandemic. The class of residents joined officers virtually for weekly engagements. Officers provided insight into the took and techniques used to serve the community while building relationships with these community members. As restrictions loosened, the Police Department was able to hold one in-person class and bring students to experience the Force Options Simulator. Students received scenario -based training similar to what officers regularly receive. One student wrote a response to the field day stating, "The force options simulator really showed how things can turn south in an instant in the field." As the restrictions loosened, the Police Department met residents at local coffee shops and restaurants through their Coffee with the Cops program. This represented the first time since the COVID-19 Pandemic that officers conducted in-person public engagement. "The force options simulator really showed how things can turn south in an instant in the field." 2021 Citizen Academy Graduate Officers will continue with their in- person engagement efforts so long as the interactions are safe and fall within current health guidance, to continue to build outstanding relationships with those we serve. Page 2 Staff and elected officials were able to connect with various neighborhoods throughout Town on the first Tuesday in August at the National Night Out event. Sworn staff, professional staff, volunteers, and members from the Recreation, Arts, and Community Services team all joined in a community -building event that sought to promote police -community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. National Night Out was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID- 19 pandemic. Staff visited nine different neighborhoods and enjoyed spending time with community members and providing updates on Town provided services. "National Night Out is a great opportunity for the Police Department to show how grateful we are to serve such a caring community." Chief of Police Allan Shields, August 2021 Page 3 DAN -E014 ce) '90 DAN -E017 Summary IR POPULATION VEHICLES �0� AREA 1-1 Ein STRUCTURES Example zone CFnr r W ZONEHAVEN FOR THE COMMUNITY 2,224 3,706 1,239 2,478 1,349 acres 1,256 Rose Garden, Danville Woods, Middle Brookside, Autumn Creek, and portions of Sycamore neighborhoods. Sojth of Sycamore Valley Road/Camino Tassajara, West of the intersection of Sycamore Valley Road and Camino Tassalara, North of El Capitan, East of I-680, including Messian Place The Zonehaven Aware website at https://community.zonehaven.com is being built out across the Bay Area and the State of California to establish a shared map with integrated databases that can be relied upon by residents and first responders for communicating and learning about approaching fire and other emergency conditions and managing evacuations and safe post - disaster return to residences. To the right is a graphic from the Zonehaven Aware website representing the evacuation zone status for the 2021 Dixie Fire. The yellow zones indicate areas under evacuation warnings and the red zones indicate evacuation orders. The red polygon represents the fire location. Zonehaven will be live for Danville before the end of 2021. Zone data Members of the public wishing to be alerted during emergencies should sign up for Community Warning System (CWS) alerts at https://cwsalerts.com and Nixle alerts at Nixle.com or by texting their zip code to 888-777. Visit the Town of Danville's website for other ways to "Stay Connected" at: www.danville.ca.gov/798/Stay- Connected or scan the OR code. $CU -E008 SCU-E0 LAS-E031B T:H-B17 PLU-E039 PLU-E041 PLU-E040 TE TE TEH-D17 TEH- .19 PLU-E00 PLU-E007 TEH419 P -E008- PLU-E009 PLU-E0104 ,7"" Public view example for Zonehaven Aware Page 4 DAN -E001 DAN -E002 Simulation example DAN -E004 ZONEHAVEN FOR PUBLIC SAFETY Estimated traffic counts Zonehaven will provide public safety officials with a common operating picture for evacuations during large- scale events. Zonehaven allows for simulated drills to assist public safety officials in practicing virtual evacuations. Estimated traffic counts Page 5 Delivering Superior Municipal Services That Make People's Lives Better Mune 28, 2021 car Chief Shields. wanted to take a moment to bring two of your officers to your attention. 1 recently hada fa-rly major vehicle accident within the borders of Danville. I had my 12 -year- old daughter in the car and the whole event was extremely traumatic. We are ok, and thankfully the other party is also =and while the aftemnath of an accident like this will take months to resolve and has caused me a lot of stress,1 was truly overwhelmed by the quality and kindness nfynLIF officers_ Officers these days often get a lot of negative publicity and I know their job k herd and must often be confrontational, 1 think it would be easy for officers to become reserved and removed in their other interactions with people even when not dealing with criminals_ Your officers responded to the scene quickly, assessed and addressed immediate needs efficiently, and were extremely good at keeping everything calm. O-fficer Vincent Barbaro helped me initially, checkingin wrath me repeatedly to make sure I was okay, taking statements and ensuring that I understood the next steps to getting my vehicle removed. I was so shaken I couldn't figure out how to even use rnyr phone quite honestly, and he arranged for AAA to be called on my behalf. When AAA came the driver was irrrmediatel+ diverted away from my tow and I was told to waft for a different tow vehicle (this all is on A.AA). After a wit of about 3 hours AAA called me back to tell me they, just were not arming_ This left me on the side of the road, in the dark, in my broken car, in an unfamiliar place, overwhelmed, crying, trying to figure out what to do. Almost immediately after I got off the phone with AAA, Officer Barbero called just to check in and make sure I was home safely, and that I was still doing alright. When 1 informed him that I was still at the accident site, he and his fellow Officer, Emily Neabeak returned immediately, Officer Neabeak brought me water and some snacks and she made me feel like I was not all .alone_ While Officer Barbero tried again to get Information about towing my car, Officer Neabeak helped me remember that everything was okay, and no one was seriously injured. When Officer Barbero joined us after being unable to get AAA to respond, together they helped me contact a private towing company, and made sure 1 had a ride to get home. Both officers shared personal stories and got me out of panic mode; seeing the dog decals on my car they told me about their own dogs and just made me feel human again. Together they made r'efeel that I was important, that even though I was only passing through Danville, I was under their care. I have been tellingetireryone 'What an amazing experience this has been. Of course, it was awful, and I truly hope I arr neer in another actident — but if it had to happen — I could not be more im pressed with the extreme human kindness, professionalism, and just overall quality of the Officers Who shepherded tide through the experience. They are a credit to your Department and the residents of Danville are Jucky to have such wonderful. passionate, Officers serving their community, in Gratitude, Page 6 Safeguarding the Lives, Rights, and Property of Those we Serve Dear Police OFF.. Thnvv*- you Far Frovn, *f c�) igiqat 11t? fl VCa t/ Itt tcc'11. Li ,d_ Training All officers at the Danville Police Department receive perishable skills training each year required in the POST Perishable Skills Program (PSP). In addition to the training received as part of the POST PSP, officers assigned to the Town of Danville receive specialized training in traffic investigation, criminal investigations, alcohol and drug influence, crisis negotiation, and active threat intervention. TRAINING COURSES FOR ALL OFFICERS 2021/2022 2021 COURSES HOURS 2022 COURSES HOURS Firearms 8 Firearms 4 Patrol Rifle Update 4 Use of Force Update 4 Electronic Weapons 4 Emergency Vehicle Operations 4 Emergency Vehicle Operations 4 First Aid 4 Defensive Tactics 8 Patrol Rifle Update 4 Bloodborne Pathogens 1 Electronic Weapons 4 Racial Profiling 2 Domestic Violence Update 2 Defensive Tactics 4 Crisis Intervention Training 4 PHOTOS TAKEN FOR USE IN THIS PUBLICATION WERE DONE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE HEALTH ORDER GUIDANCE AND ORDERS. Page 7 PART 1 REPORTED CRIME Reported Part 1 crimes have been down for the past five years, and sharply down since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. 148% increase in reported injury collisions from 15 in the first half of 2020 to 29 in the first half of 2021 PART 1 REPORTED CRIME Homicide Rape Robbery Assault Burglary Theft Stolen Vehicle TOTAL 0 2 0 5 11 76 9 48% reduction in the total Part 1 reported crime for the first half of 2021 when compared to 2020 INJURY COLLISIONS Although the total number of collisions for the first six months of 2021 stayed relatively the same, the number of injury collisions has increased significantly. CRIME - FIRST 6 MONTHS 2021 CASE CLOSURE RATE DANVILLE 2019 NATIONAL AVERAGE N/A 100% N/A 100% 18% 19% 78% 61% 33% 31% 52% 14% 18% 14% TRAFFIC COLLISIONS - FIRST 6 MONTHS OF 2021 TOTAL FATAL INJURY HIT AND RUN PROPERTY DAMAGE 110 0 29 14 27 Page 8