Bridgeport Police Department Annual Report 2017 Steve Stanford, Chief of Police A Texas Best Practices Recognized Police Agency 2009, 2013, 2017

“A Partnership with the Community” Our Foundation Vision To create a higher quality of life for the citizens of Bridgeport, through the timely delivery of skilled, professional and modern law enforcement practices. Mission The mission of the Bridgeport Police Department is to work in partnership with all citizens to enhance community safety and reduce the fear and incidence of crime. Motto “A Partnership with the Community”

Personnel Currently (1) Police Officer position is open – (1) frozen position. We are struggling with recruiting applicants that meet our standards. We look to address the recruitment issue during budget session.

Code Enforcement Statistics Incidents Investigated 2015 – 1191 2016 – 2600 2017 – 2863 Enforcement 2016 – 137 Citations 2017 – 185 Citations

Animal Services Statistics Calls for Service 1805 Impounded 236 Rescued 99 Strays 212 Owner Claimed 67 Adoptions include Texas, Oklahoma, Washington

Crime Statistics Three-Year Trend 2010 Census Population by Race and Hispanic Origin and Occupancy Status for Bridgeport, Texas Crime Statistics Three-Year Trend 2015 2016 2017 Calls for Service 40,347 48,564 47,903 Arrest 350 317 296 Citations 1836 1741 1625 Warnings 4226 4663 3466 Accident 169 161 171 *Statistical information impacted due to calendar year being understaffed. 1 open position – 33% of the year 2 open positions – 50% of the year 3 open positions – 17% of the year Occupancy Status Number Percent Total Housing Units 1,877 100.0% Occupied 1,692 90.1% Vacant 185 9.9%

Uniform Crime Reporting Annual Crime Data In the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, violent crime is composed of four offenses: Murder and Non-Negligent Homicide, Forcible Rape, Robbery, and Aggravated Assault. Also included in the report is Burglary, Larceny (Theft) and Motor Vehicle Theft. 2015 2016 2017 110 155 150 Assaults led all categories in 2017 – 65 Police Officer Assaulted 2017 – 1

Internal Report / Information 2016 2017 Use of Force Incidents 10 31 Taser Deployed 2 7 Physical Restraint 5 9 Firearm Displayed 1 10 Complaints UOF 1 0 Pursuit Incidents 3 Vehicle 3 3 Foot Internal Affairs Inv. 0 1 Sustained 1* Unfounded *agency initiated

Training Report The below list highlights some of the various training/s the employees received in 2016-17. Firearms (Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun) Qualification Less Lethal Training / Certification Various Narcotic Enforcement Schools Building Searches DWI / DUI Enforcement Intermediate Core Courses 911 Communications / Operations Body Camera Operations Fire Dispatch Less Lethal Update

Training Report NIMS Training City Personnel – Assist in future Grants Developed Shooting Competition / Training for officers Developed training / policy for mental health related incidents Community Training – Situational Awareness Active Shooter School Based Law Enforcement Racial Profiling Policy Use of Force Policy Deadly Force Policy Pursuit Policy

Activities / Programs Coffee with a COP We held 5 Coffee with a COP meetings. Santa COPS This was second year of program and we sponsored 56 children, who received gifts and clothing essentials. Initiated a Community Outreach program in the Senior Care Facility

Activities / Programs Drug Take-Back Program – This program was initiated in June ’16 – over 140 pounds of medications surrendered to date. Upgraded Radio System – $67K grant Upgraded Dispatch Console - $76k grant Developed ammunition reload program through donation of equipment DPS TCIC / NCIC Audit – Superior (5 years since last) -suggested our personnel become assoc. trainers 2016 TCOLE Audit – Superior (8 yrs since last) – Self audit 2017 CJIS Audit – Network failure. Network issue addressed during Jan council meeting. Grant Audit – Successfully passed. Received 3rd Recognition Achievement – Texas Police Chief’s Association 13th agency in state to achieve such designation. Currently 2,664 police agencies in Texas.

Special Events Fall Festival Christmas Parade / Tree Lighting Homecoming Parade Butterfield Stage Days BISD Fun Run x 3 Special Olympics Misc. BISD Drug / Safety Misc. Cub / Boy Scouts Wise County Toy Run

Special Events - Continued Careers on Wheels Coordinate all security for BISD events Fingerprint awareness class in BMS - lab Internet Safety Drug Awareness – All grades at BMS Red Ribbon Week for the HS Junior Achievement at the Intermediate and Elementary Campus

Operational Goals 2017-18 Action Plan Develop Citizen Survey Community Inspection / Crime prevention program Joint Special Response Team Training Wireless Data System / E-Ticket Writers in patrol units EMD – Fire SOP for Com Center Police Honor Guard – Joint Team Recruitment Program – Revamp all hiring documents / practices Burglary / Narcotic Strike Team Mentoring Program in Schools

17-18 Goals – Budget Related Grants Opportunities Staff has applied for (1) Federal Grants to improve our operation and service to our citizens. Address Radio Communications - $60k+ Fleet Replacement Need to address patrol fleet capital through lease option Personnel Need to address starting pay – be competitive in local market – become more attractive to new recruits / those that have experience Police Officer

Questions? “In God we TRUST”