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

2. “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”

3. 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.

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

5. Animal Services Statistics
Calls for Service
Impounded
Rescued
Strays
Owner Claimed
Adoptions include Texas, Oklahoma, Washington

6. Crime Statistics Three-Year Trend
2010 Census Population by Race and Hispanic Origin and Occupancy Status for Bridgeport, Texas
Crime Statistics Three-Year Trend
Calls for Service 40, , ,903
Arrest
Citations
Warnings
Accident
*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%

7. 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.
Assaults led all categories in 2017 – 65
Police Officer Assaulted 2017 – 1

8. Internal Report / Information
Use of Force Incidents
Taser Deployed
Physical Restraint
Firearm Displayed
Complaints UOF
Pursuit Incidents
Vehicle
Foot
Internal Affairs Inv
Sustained *
Unfounded
*agency initiated

9. Training Report
The below list highlights some of the various training/s the employees received in
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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. Questions?
“In God we TRUST”