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HomeMy WebLinkAbout090324-07.1- Police Department Quarterly Report PresentationDANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Quarterly Update September 2024 Crime Update (NIBRS) DUI Enforcement E-Mobility Outreach Small Town Atmosphere, Outstanding Quality of Life Safeguarding the Lives, Rights, and Property of the People We Serve Starting in January 2023, the Danville Police Department transitioned from the Summary Reporting System (SRS), which only included data on Homicide, Rape, Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Theft, Vehicle Theft, and Arson, to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). This shift marked a significant enhancement in crime data collection, offering: Detailed Incident Data: NIBRS provides specifics on each crime, including offense details, property, demographics, and weapon use. Broader Crime Coverage: NIBRS captures a wider range of crimes beyond the SRS's limited scope, offering a fuller picture of criminal activity. Accurate Crime Estimates: NIBRS offers a more precise national crime overview, covering over 82% of the U.S. population by 2024. Advanced Analysis Tools: Tools like LEARCAT enable detailed crime data analysis. This transition not only improves the accuracy and depth of crime data but also aids in better-informed public safety strategies and policies. However, it's important to acknowledge that the initial years of this transition might show fluctuations or gaps in data, potentially affecting the completeness of the data set during the early stages of implementation. FROM SUMMARY CRIME DATA TO NIBRS CRIME DATA PAGE 02 Aggravated Assault 6 All Other Larceny 36 Arson 3 Burglary/Breaking and Entering 15 Counterfeiting/Forgery 21 Credit Card/ATM Fraud 9 Curfew/Loitering/Vagrancy Violations 1 Destruction/Damage/Vandalism 43 Disorderly Conduct 9 Driving Under the Influence 24 Drug Equipment Violations 6 Drug/Narcotic Offenses 13 Embezzlement 1 Extortion/Blackmail 2 False Pretense/Swindle/Confidence Game 35 Family Offenses, Non Violent 2 Fondling 5 Hacking/Computer Invasion 2 Identity Theft 12 Impersonation 8 Intimidation 3 Kidnapping 1 Motor Vehicle Theft 12 Pocket-Picking 3 Pornography/Obscene Material 1 Purse-Snatching 2 Rape 4 Robbery 4 Sexual Assault with an Object 1 Shoplifting 34 Simple Assault 38 Stolen Property Offenses 1 Theft from a Building 5 Theft from Motor Vehicle 18 Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessory 13 Trespass of Real Property 2 Weapons Violations 2 Grand Total 397 2023 2024 Homicide Rape Robbery Assault Burglary Theft Vehicle Theft Arson 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 0 0 1 5 2 4 8 6 15 15 129 109 18 12 1 3 CRIME TOTALS NIBRS CRIME FOR JANUARY - JUNE 2024 (NEW WAY) SUMMARY DATA COMPARISON (OLD WAY) JANUARY - JUNE 2023 AND JANUARY - JUNE 2024 PAGE 03 NIBRS CRIME DEFINITIONS CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS CRIMES AGAINST SOCIETY PAGE 04 Aggravated Assault: An attack involving a weapon and/or severe injury to the victim. Simple Assault: An attack not involving a weapon or severe injury to the victim. Intimidation: To place another person in reasonable fear of bodily harm through the use of threats. Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter: The willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another. Negligent Manslaughter: The killing of another person through negligence. Commercial Sex Acts: To induce a person into participating in prostitution through coercion. Involuntary Servitude: To lure a person into participating in forced labor. Kidnapping/Abduction: The seizure, transportation, and/or detention of a person against their will. Rape: The carnal knowledge of a person, forcibly and/or against that person’s will Sodomy: Oral or anal sexual intercourse with another person, forcibly and/or against that person’s will. Sexual Assault with an Object: To use an object or instrument to unlawfully penetrate, however slightly, the genital or anal opening of the body of another person, forcibly and/or against that person’s will Fondling: The touching of the private body parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification, forcibly and/or against that person’s will. Incest: Nonforcible sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each. Statutory Rape: Nonforcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the age of consent. Animal Cruelty Offenses: Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly taking an action that mistreats or kills any animal without just cause. Drug/Narcotic Violations: The unlawful cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, purchase, use, possession, transportation, or importation of any controlled drug or narcotic substance. Drug Equipment Violations: The unlawful manufacture, sale, purchase, possession, or transportation of equipment or devices utilized in preparing and/or using drugs or narcotics. Betting/Wagering: To stake money or something else of value on the happening of an uncertain event. Operating/Promoting/Assisting Gambling: To unlawfully operate, promote, or assist in the operation of a game of chance, lottery, or other gambling activity. Gambling Equipment Violations: To unlawfully manufacture, sell, buy, possess, or transport equipment, devices, and/or goods used for gambling purposes. Sports Tampering: To unlawfully alter, meddle in, or otherwise interfere with a sporting contest. Pornography/Obscene Material: The violation of laws prohibiting sexually explicit material. Prostitution: To engage in commercial sex acts for anything of value. Assisting or Promoting Prostitution: To solicit customers or transport persons for prostitution purposes; to own, manage, or operate a dwelling or other establishment to provide a place where prostitution is performed; or to otherwise assist or promote prostitution. Purchasing Prostitution: To purchase or trade anything of value for commercial sex acts. Weapon Law Violations: The violation of laws or ordinances regulating weapons. NIBRS CRIME DEFINITIONS CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY PAGE 05 Arson: To intentionally damage or attempt to damage any property by fire or incendiary device. Bribery: The soliciting of anything of value to sway judgment or action of a person in a position of trust. Burglary: The unlawful entry into a building or other structure with the intent to commit a theft. Counterfeiting/Forgery: Creating or possessing items to deceive or defraud by passing them off as genuine. Embezzlement: The misappropriation of money, property, or things of value entrusted to their care. Extortion/Blackmail: To unlawfully obtain anything of value, through the use of threats or coercive means. False Pretenses/Swindle/Confidence Game: Misrepresentation of existing fact or condition, or the use of some other deceptive scheme or device, to obtain money, goods, or other things of value. Credit Card/ATM Fraud: The use of a credit card or automated teller machine for fraudulent purposes. Impersonation: Falsely representing one’s identity to deceive others and thereby gain a profit. Welfare Fraud: The use of deceitful statements, practices, or devices to unlawfully obtain welfare benefits. Wire Fraud: The use of electronic communications to intentionally transmit a deceptive message in furtherance of a fraudulent activity. Identity Theft: Wrongfully obtaining and using another person’s data. Hacking/Computer Invasion: Wrongfully gaining access to another’s computer without permission. Pocket-picking: The theft of articles from another person’s physical possession. Purse-snatching: The grabbing or snatching of a bag from the physical possession of another person. Shoplifting: The theft of goods or merchandise exposed for sale by someone other than an employee. Theft From Building: A theft from within a building open to the general public. Theft From Coin-Op Machine or Device: A theft from a machine or device operated by the use of coins. Theft From Motor Vehicle: The theft of articles from a motor vehicle, whether locked or unlocked. Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories: The theft of any part or accessory affixed to the vehicle. All Other Larceny: All thefts that do not fit any of the definitions of the specific subcategories. Motor Vehicle Theft: The theft of a motor vehicle. Robbery: To take or attempt to take anything of value from another person by force or intimidation. Stolen Property Offenses: Receiving, buying, selling, possessing, concealing, or transporting any property with the knowledge that it has been unlawfully taken. Vandalism: To willfully or maliciously destroy, damage, or otherwise injure real or personal property. The transition from the Department of Justice (DOJ) Summary Reporting System (SRS) to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) represents a shift in how crime data is collected and reported, not an expansion of criminal statutes. This change aims to standardize the categorization of existing criminal offenses across the United States, ensuring a more uniform and detailed approach to crime statistics. NIBRS IS NOT ADDING NEW CRIMES PAGE 01 Driving Under the Influence Arrests by Year 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 (est.) 0 20 40 60 80 100 DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE DEFINITIONS AND STATISTICS 85 62 63 82 50 17 30 22 79 81 DUI arrests are categorized under various sections of the California Vehicle Code: Minor DUI Statutes: Vehicle Code Section 23140: Infraction. Prohibits individuals under the age of 21 from driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.05 percent or more. Vehicle Code Section 23136: Zero Tolerance. Administrative violation. Prohibits those under the age of 21 from driving with a BAC of 0.01 percent or more. Violation = license suspension. DUI Without Injury: Vehicle Code Section 23152: Misdemeanor. Prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both, including having a BAC of 0.08 percent or higher. DUI With Injury: Vehicle Code Section 23153: Felony. Prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination thereof, including having a BAC of 0.08 percent or higher, when such driving results in injury to someone other than the driver. The ten-year chart provided in this report reflects all DUI arrests/detentions made under these sections, showcasing a trend of relatively stable arrests over the decade. However, fluctuations during the years coinciding with the global health crisis are noteworthy, indicating a temporary impact on DUI enforcement or occurrence during that period. The 2024 data is estimated based on the total number of arrests made (53) from January - August 2024. PAGE 06 E-BIKE OR NO E-BIKE MOVE FROM EDUCATION TO ENFORCMENT The surge in popularity of e-mobility has led to a market filled with various types of electric and motorized vehicles, each with different regulations. The public's misunderstanding often stems from the visual similarity and the term "e-bike" being applied to any electric or motorized two-wheeler. Most of the egregious violators are on dirt bikes and mopeds operating illegally, and not “e-bikes.” The Danville Police Department has added enforcement of its year-long educational campaign on e- mobility vehicle usage. Officers have the discretion to issue citations for poor driving on e-mobility vehicles and to tow vehicles operating illegally on the road. This additional strategy is intended to correct unsafe driving behaviors observed by both officers and community members, promoting a safer environment through stricter compliance with traffic laws. PAGE 07 OUTREACH AND SPECIAL EVENTS SPECIAL EVENT MANAGEMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT OUTREACH Events for safe disposal of prescription drugs. Weekly live sessions on social media via the 10-8 In-Service Podcast to augment the Police Department’s regular stream for community engagement. Community Updates via Social Media: Informal community-police interactions at local coffee shops 2-3 times a month. Coffee with the Cops: Educational program for citizens about police operations. Twice a year for adults and once a year for middle and high school students. Citizen's Police Academy: Drug Takeback Days: Special Event Management: Police presence at community events for safety and engagement. Open House at Police Department: Community interaction with police resources including demonstrations of equipment and tours of the Police Department (September 28, 2024) Neighborhood Watch Programs: Encouragement of community vigilance groups. Recess with the Cops: Police engagement with local elementary and middle schools. Volunteer in Police Services (VIPS) Program: Encourages community volunteering with the police department - Team of Community Liaisons who cast out the Police Department’s Vision to the community. The Danville Police Department plays a pivotal role in planning and executing traffic and security measures for special events, ensuring safety and operational efficiency. Our involvement: Enhances Public Safety: by controlling traffic and crowds, reducing the risk of accidents, and facilitating emergency responses. Assists with Event Success: through effective management that minimizes disruptions and ensures smooth flow for attendees. Strengthens Community Ties: by fostering positive interactions between law enforcement and the public. Provides Crisis Management Capabilities: ready to respond to unexpected incidents swiftly. In 2024, Danville Police planned and attended National Night Out across 12 neighborhoods, Devil Mountain Run in downtown, and the 4th of July Parade downtown drawing about 35,000 visitors. The Hot Summer Sundays Car Show and Run for Education from Danville to San Ramon add to the vibrancy, culminating with the Lighting of the Old Oak Tree attracting 8,000 people for holiday festivities, all showcasing community spirit and safety. PAGE 08