Montgomery County Police Chief J. Thomas Manger March 19, 2013

MCPD 1,200 officers 1,200 officers CE’s 3- year staffing plan CE’s 3- year staffing plan Sector Plans Sector Plans Building up SRO Program Building up SRO Program

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Domestic Violence 911 Calls For Service (CFS) database for Calls For Service (CFS) database for Domestic Violence Assaults - CFS Domestic Violence Assaults - CFS January - June 3231 January - June 3231 July - December 3487 July - December 3487 TOTAL CFS 6718 TOTAL CFS 6718 DV Assault Reports DV Assault Reports January – June 847 January – June 847 July – December 855 July – December 855 TOTAL REPTS 1702 TOTAL REPTS 1702

Lethality Assessment Tool

Domestic Violence Unit Within the Family Crimes Division Within the Family Crimes Division This unit handles the most serious Domestic Violence Cases This unit handles the most serious Domestic Violence Cases 184 cases assigned to this unit in cases assigned to this unit in Work with Family Justice Center Work with Family Justice Center Past three years the statistics for Domestic Violence have been approximately the same. Past three years the statistics for Domestic Violence have been approximately the same. For the number of Protective Orders has increased by 12% (coming through FJC) For the number of Protective Orders has increased by 12% (coming through FJC) Can be good or bad (increased awareness vs. increased problem) difficult to identify reason for this increase. Can be good or bad (increased awareness vs. increased problem) difficult to identify reason for this increase.

Crime Stats 2012 Total Crime Up.1% 2012 Total Crime Up.1% Part I Crime Down 4.5% Part I Crime Down 4.5% Where crime occurs in Montgomery County Where crime occurs in Montgomery County

Crime Statistics in 3D

George Sector Robberies: January and February, the downtown G1 beat experienced a rash of both commercial and street robberies along the Eastern Avenue/ DC corridor. January and February, the downtown G1 beat experienced a rash of both commercial and street robberies along the Eastern Avenue/ DC corridor Robberies - 2 incidents related to a rash of incidents in PG County and DC Robberies - 2 incidents related to a rash of incidents in PG County and DC. No arrests in these incidents. No arrests in these incidents. A suspect identified and arrested in two street level strong arm robberies where cell phones and electronic equipment was taken. A suspect identified and arrested in two street level strong arm robberies where cell phones and electronic equipment was taken. Suspect was arrested in an unrelated robbery in the Wheaton District. Suspect was arrested in an unrelated robbery in the Wheaton District. In late January/Early February - two robberies at apartment buildings along Eastern Avenue corridor involving a suspect who is believed to be responsible for two similar incidents in DC. In late January/Early February - two robberies at apartment buildings along Eastern Avenue corridor involving a suspect who is believed to be responsible for two similar incidents in DC. No arrests in these incidents. No arrests in these incidents. Residential Burglaries: Arrests were made in a rash of day and evening residential burglaries that plagued the sector since November. The three separate groups of suspects are responsible for as may as 30 incidents. The three separate groups of suspects are responsible for as may as 30 incidents.

Henry Sector Robberies: H1 Beat H1 Beat In mid to late January along the Piney Branch Road corridor there was a rash of armed and strong arm robberies. Similar suspects in several of the incidents. In mid to late January along the Piney Branch Road corridor there was a rash of armed and strong arm robberies. Similar suspects in several of the incidents. Arrests were made by patrol and detectives that closed as many as five of the incidents Arrests were made by patrol and detectives that closed as many as five of the incidents

Henry Sector continued Burglaries: Within a week time frame in late January, four commercial establishments along the Piney Branch corridor were burglarized. Within a week time frame in late January, four commercial establishments along the Piney Branch corridor were burglarized. These incidents occurred during the early morning hours and two of the incidents were found by patrol while responding to alarm calls. These incidents occurred during the early morning hours and two of the incidents were found by patrol while responding to alarm calls. A suspect has been identified by investigators. A suspect has been identified by investigators.

MCPD Gang Unit Gang Unit Accomplishments in the Silver Spring, White Oak and Briggs Chaney areas. Gang Unit Description Gang Unit Description The Southern Gang Unit is assigned to Bethesda, Silver Spring and Wheaton Districts. The Southern Gang Unit is assigned to Bethesda, Silver Spring and Wheaton Districts. Team consists of 7 multi agency detectives from MCPD, Takoma Park and Sheriff’s Department. Team consists of 7 multi agency detectives from MCPD, Takoma Park and Sheriff’s Department. The Team is also dedicated to the Bi-County Gang Initiative and works joint operations and investigations with Prince George’s Gang Unit. The initiative receives analytical support from HIDTA (Baltimore/Washington High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. The Team is also dedicated to the Bi-County Gang Initiative and works joint operations and investigations with Prince George’s Gang Unit. The initiative receives analytical support from HIDTA (Baltimore/Washington High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.

Gang Unit Cont. Active Gangs in Silver Spring: (Active Gang = Growing membership, Recent Crimes, Threat to Public Safety) Active Gangs in Silver Spring: (Active Gang = Growing membership, Recent Crimes, Threat to Public Safety) Silver Spring Generally Silver Spring Generally MS-13 MS-13 Maple Ave Crew Maple Ave Crew Hampshire Towers Crew Hampshire Towers Crew Around the Way Around the Way Flower Ave Flower Ave White Oak White Oak Bloods Bloods Castle Blvd. Castle Blvd. Cash Money Cash Money

Gang Unit Cont. Measurements used: Measurements used: Once gang members are identified the Unit attempts to interrupt the activity through intervention, and suppression. Once gang members are identified the Unit attempts to interrupt the activity through intervention, and suppression. On an average the Unit has contact with 40% of the members in an active gang. Contact can be made through schools, families, probation agents, intervention programs and arrests. On an average the Unit has contact with 40% of the members in an active gang. Contact can be made through schools, families, probation agents, intervention programs and arrests.

Gang Unit Cont. Summary Gang incidents have not increased over the past 12 months. Gang incidents have not increased over the past 12 months. Gang-related arrests have increased dramatically (proactive approach) Gang-related arrests have increased dramatically (proactive approach) MCPD anticipate a gradual decrease in gang crime over the next year. We have already experienced a positive impact in gang crime with no gang-related homicides since MCPD anticipate a gradual decrease in gang crime over the next year. We have already experienced a positive impact in gang crime with no gang-related homicides since One of the greatest accomplishments has been the improved relationship between the Montgomery County Public Schools and County Resources such as the Recreation Department, HHS and the Police. One of the greatest accomplishments has been the improved relationship between the Montgomery County Public Schools and County Resources such as the Recreation Department, HHS and the Police. These relationships have improved the early identification of at risk youth. One setback has been the reduction of SRO’s which negatively impacts the effectiveness of the Gang Unit in terms of communication and awareness. These relationships have improved the early identification of at risk youth. One setback has been the reduction of SRO’s which negatively impacts the effectiveness of the Gang Unit in terms of communication and awareness.

Truancy MCPS Truancy Contact – Mr. Steve Neff MCPS Truancy Contact – Mr. Steve Neff Less than 1% of all school population is “truant” Less than 1% of all school population is “truant” Truant defined – 20% or more unexcused absences Truant defined – 20% or more unexcused absences Problem is best addressed through positive intervention (MCPS theory) Problem is best addressed through positive intervention (MCPS theory) Three Truancy Programs exist in the County: Three Truancy Programs exist in the County: Truancy Court Truancy Court Attendance matters – MCPS early intervention program (Steve Neff’s shop) Attendance matters – MCPS early intervention program (Steve Neff’s shop) Truancy Review Board (MCPD participates) Truancy Review Board (MCPD participates)

Truancy Cont. Truancy Court Truancy Court deals with middle school age children only (6-8th grade) deals with middle school age children only (6-8th grade) 10% or more unexcused absences 10% or more unexcused absences In session now until early May In session now until early May Stakeholders Stakeholders Judge from court volunteers Judge from court volunteers ASA (George Simms and Steve Chaiken) ASA (George Simms and Steve Chaiken) Univ. of Baltimore Law School Mentor Univ. of Baltimore Law School Mentor This is an outreach program to the parents and their consent is required This is an outreach program to the parents and their consent is required three schools participate (must be a student at one of these schools) three schools participate (must be a student at one of these schools) Neelsville MS (5D) – 12 students as participants Neelsville MS (5D) – 12 students as participants Francis Scott Key MS (3D) – 10 students as participants Francis Scott Key MS (3D) – 10 students as participants Loiederman MS (4D) – 9 students as participants Loiederman MS (4D) – 9 students as participants

Truancy cont. If under 16 no violation If under 16 no violation MCPS only enforces ages under 14 MCPS only enforces ages under 14 Parents can be charged Parents can be charged 82 total serious truancy cases in total serious truancy cases in 2012 Only 6-10 are charged (parents) in District Ct. Only 6-10 are charged (parents) in District Ct. Can get jail time or fine ($50/day of absence) Can get jail time or fine ($50/day of absence) Usually a PBJ Usually a PBJ

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