HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-07-2019 Item 13 - Police 2017-2018 Comparison and Update Report
Department Name: Police
Cost Center:
For Agenda of: May 7, 2019
Placement: Business
Estimated Time: 30 minutes
FROM: Deanna Cantrell, Police Chief
Prepared By: Jeff Smith, Police Captain
SUBJECT: POLICE DEPARTMENT 2017/2018 COMPARISON AND UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the 2018 Police Department crime report.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF
On May 7th, staff will provide the City Council with an update regarding Police Department
activities for 2018. This update will provide Council with information regarding community
outreach, crime, police operations, homelessness, traffic, noise and downtown.
At the conclusion of 2018 the Police Department saw an 8% increase in violent crime and a 1.5%
increase in property crime, with a 2% increase in crime overall. This report, and the presentation
that will be presented on May 7th, will highlight the department’s success with intelligence led
policing efforts, review some of the reasons San Luis Obispo experienced increases in some
crimes, discuss the Police Department’s continued community outreach, review noise related
calls for service and briefly discuss some of the continued challenges faced in 2019. In response
to those challenges, the Police Department implemented a new Camera Mapping program that
several other cities in California have looked at to implement. We also hired Social Worker John
Klevins who works closely with the Community Action Team to address homelessness impacts.
We implemented a safe trade zone in front of the Police Department to provide a safe location
for community members selling or receiving items Online. We conducted thoughtful
reorganizations in line with the Financial Health Response Plan. We joined and completed the
International Association of Chiefs of Police One Mind Campaign and t rained 100% of our staff
engaged with the public in either First Aid Mental Health or Crisis Intervention Training. We
launched our new goals surrounding reducing harm which included improvements to our Peer
Support Team. And recently, the City Council approved, a new Cannabis Detective to assist the
Cannabis industry in successful integration into the City. City Council also approved a Field
Service Technician and Downtown Sergeant to focus efforts toward the Downtown and the
increase in nuisance activity. Also approved was the Police Department Crime Analyst to
become full time, which assists in gathering and interpreting significant crime information and
data, helping to assign limited staff more strategically to address crime.
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In 2018 the Police Department was able to make our part time Crime Analyst position fulltime.
The Police Department’s current crime analyst has helped the department to better understand
when, where, and how to focus limited resources, as well as how to evaluate the effectiveness of
our strategies. Sound public safety analysis is paramount to our success. In addition to the Crime
Analyst position the Police Department was able to partner with County Mental Health and
Transitions Mental Health Association to add a fulltime Social Worker to our Community Action
Team. This has been a tremendous new resource for the Police Department and our community, to
help address issues related to mental illness and addictions. In 2019 we are working with the
school district to fully deploy a School Resource Officer (SRO), and additional resources for our
downtown services. At the beginning of FY 2018-19, police staffing was at 85.5 FTEs. With the
addition of the SRO position and the Crime Analyst, this will increase to 87.5 FTE. For FY
2019-20, staffing will increase by another 3 Full Time Employees (FTE), bringing our total to
90.5 FTEs. These FTEs include a Field Service Technician, Civilian Training/Hiring Coordinator
and a Cannabis Detective.
DISCUSSION
Community Outreach:
The Police Department is incredibly fortunate to have a community in San Luis Obispo that
understands many of the challenges and whole-heartedly partners with the City to change public
perception and to establish a safer community. One of the Police Department’s primary goals is
to reduce harm. We reduce harm by reducing crime and victimization, reducing traffic collisions
and increasing multi-modal safety, strengthening our regional partnerships, strengthening the
health and well-being of our employees, and strengthening our relationship with the community
we serve.
To meet our goal of reducing harm by strengthening our community/police relationship, we
started the PACT (Police and Community Together) in January 2017. PACT represents a
committed and diverse group of community members/advocates that partner with law
enforcement to affect positive social change through dialogue, education and understanding.
Currently, PACT has representation from major groups representing the Jewish, Black, Latino,
Muslim, LGBTQ, Interfaith, Student and Homeless/Mentally Ill communities. The police
department has officers that serve as liaisons to each of these groups, then report back monthly to
each other about what each group is working on. The liaisons connect with and learn about their
respective communities, then serve as a conduit between the police department and the
community. Additionally, the community works with law enforcement to develop training that is
important for law enforcement to experience, and we in turn, educate them about policing.
In 2018 PACT was advised that they were selected to receive the prestigious Anti-Defamation
League (ADL), 2019 Helene and Joseph Sherwood Prize for Combating Hate. This award was
presented to members of the PACT Team in March at the Skirball Cultural Center. It was an
amazing honor to be recognized by ADL for our work with PACT. Additionally, PACT
members are assisting the Human Relations Commission with their goals of increasing diversity
and inclusivity.
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In June 2018, SLOPD in partnership with the Homeless Services Oversight Council, Transitions
Mental Health, County Behavioral Health, and the Sheriff’s Office held a panel discussion to
address concerns surrounding homelessness and impacts within our community. Our goal during
these talks was to educate the public on current state laws and to emphasize the importance of
providing service fairly and impartially to all individuals who reside within our city. In July a
homelessness camp cleanup task force was started by Captain Smith to address homeless
encampment clean-up in SLO.
Lastly, police officers assigned to neighborhoods continued to attend neighborhood outreach
meetings to discuss current issues and neighborhood safety. Outreach was already in place, such
as the neighborhood officer program, neighborhood outreach and civility effort and Cal Poly
partnerships, and those have and will continue to grow.
Crime:
Overall, SLOPD has had significant success with intelligence led policing efforts. The City of
San Luis Obispo experienced an unprecedented increase in crime since 2015 (21% from 2014 to
2015), and that trend continued in 2016 (11% from 2015 to 2016). After starting a part time
crime analyst, SLO realized a 13% reduction in Part I (one) crime1 from 2016 to 2017. Based on
the success of our part time Public Safety Analyst, the Council authorized and funded a fulltime
benefited position, which began in early 2019. The Department’s Analyst has continued to focus
attention on high-crime places and high-rate offenders to effectively reduce crime within the
community. The analyst continues to help SLOPD staff and officers understand when, where,
and how to focus limited resources, as well as how to evaluate the effectiveness of our strategies.
Sound public safety analysis has been paramount to our success.
By the end of 2018, SLO realized a 14% increase in violent crime and a 1% increase in property
crime, with a 2% increase overall. Throughout 2018, SLOPD saw increases in the number of
reported sexual assaults, with a 41% increase over 2017. With the #MeToo movement in 2017,
the positive impact was that victims of sexual assault and rape were far more likely to report to
the police of their attacks than in previous years. Research has shown that up to 90% of sexual
assault victims on college campuses do not report the crime, making sexual assault crimes one of
the most underreported crimes.
In 2018 SLOPD also saw a significant increase in the number of residential burglaries. From
2017 to 2018 residential burglaries increased by 56%. In 2018, 77% of the reported residential
burglaries were committed with NO FORCE entries being made. This was a 20% increase from
2017. The majority of the residential burglaries (43%) occurred in the neighborhoods
surrounding Cal Poly campus. Targeted enforcement, education, social media reporting and
increased officer presence were utilized to address increased crime in these areas. During
SLOPD’s investigation, several “crews” from outside our county were identified as committing
multiple residential burglaries. In 2018 SLOPD arrested 14 individuals who committed
burglaries in our city, which accounted for 27 of the reported residential burglaries.
SLOPD continued to receive complaints regarding adverse homeless behavior in the downtown.
1 See PART 1 CRIMES table for crime type and 2017-2018 data
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Many of these behaviors can be attributed to substance abuse, mental illness or a combination of
both. In 2018 SLOPD added a full-time mental health specialist to the Community Action Team
(CAT). Transitions Mental Health Association (TMHA) was awarded the contract from County
Behavioral Health and worked with SLOPD to hire John Klevins. We are very excited to add the
social worker position to our CAT team, which has already had a significant impact on the work
we are doing in the field. At the conclusion of 2018, SLO downtown had a 5% decrease over
2017 in calls for service and a 10% decrease in officer-initiated activity downtown. Part of this
decrease may be attributed to the fact SLOPD had to reassign the Downtown Bike officers to
patrol, due to low staffing levels. SLOPD anticipates having all bike officers back in place by the
summer of 2019.
SLOPD continued to carry several vacancies in 2018 due to resignations, injuries and officers
not making it through probation. These positions are currently being filled and recruitment
efforts continue. The vacant positions created increased workload that was absorbed through the
temporary reassignment of officers in special assignments. Positions that were reassigned to
patrol in 2018 (either for the full year or partially), included the Narcotics Task Force (1),
Special Enforcement Team (1), Downtown Bikes (4), Traffic (1), and Community Action Team
(1). Unfortunately, the temporary reassignment of these positions had negative impacts in their
respective assignments in the loss of proactive policing and community engagement. Currently
we are operating with three (3) sworn vacancies, one (1) new officer in training, two (2) cadets in
the academy, three (3) sworn long-term worker’s comp cases, and one (1) communications
supervisor vacancy.
Hiring, for all agencies has continued to be very challenging. Like many law enforcement
agencies, we are having difficulty recruiting lateral employees. Hiring/retention continues to be a
major challenge for both sworn officers and civilian communications personnel. In 2018 and
continuing in 2019 SLOPD has focused some of our recruiting efforts on hiring police officers.
Currently SLOPD is working on a recruiting video, to strengthen our outreach on Social Media
and within communities outside of SLO County, as well as a hiring bonus for out of county
laterals.
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PART 1 CRIMES
Violent Crime Property Crime
2017 2018 2017 2018
1st Half % change 1st Half % change
Homicide 0 0 0% Commercial Burglary 32 40 25%
Rape 15 26 73% Residential Burglary 49 100 104%
Robbery 7 13 86% Theft from Vehicle 340 186 -45%
Agg. Assaut 62 57 -8% Stolen Vehicle 35 40 14%
General Theft 478 541 13%
Total 1st Half 84 96 14%
Total 1st Half 934 907 -3%
2nd Half % change
Homicide 0 0 0% 2nd Half % change
Rape 24 25 4% Commercial Burglary 37 40 8%
Robbery 16 20 25% Residential Burglary 54 64 19%
Agg. Assaut 49 46 -6% Theft from Vehicle 226 246 9%
Stolen Vehicle 59 34 -42%
Total 2nd Half 89 91 2% General Theft 472 520 10%
Total Year Violent 173 187 8% Total 2nd Half 848 904 7%
Total Part I Crime 1955 1998 2% Total Year Property 1782 1811 2%
Police Operations:
Records:
In the Records Division the number of reports processed went from 8,073 in 2017 to 7,465 in
2018 (8% decrease). The number of citations processed by Records had a decreased from 7,084
in 2017 to 6,018 in 2018 (15% decrease). Records had increases in walk in reports, phone calls
received, public records requests and other areas.
Property:
In the Property Division the number of Evidence Items booked in went from 7,801 in 2017 to
7,035 in 2018 (10% decrease). Discovery Orders processed increased from 816 in 2017 to 906 in
2018 (10% increase). As part of this increase there has been a significant increase for video
evidence. This evidence takes a great deal of time to produce. WatchGuard video recorded went
from 62,815 in 2017 to 79,375 in 2018 (23% increase). WatchGuard Video/Cases booked in as
evidence went from 1,043 in 2017 to 745 in 2018 (15% decrease). The numbers are by case
number, not by the number of videos in each case, which can be upwards of 10-15 videos per case.
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Dispatch:
In the Communications Center we saw an increase regarding the number of calls into the center.
The number of calls increased by 5% in 2018, from 101,917 in 2017 to 106,780 in 2018. Calls
for service decreased in 2018 from 39,514 in 2017 to 38,662 in 2018 (2% decrease). Through
much of 2018 dispatch operated with vacancies and new dispatchers in training. To keep
dispatch fully staffed, these vacancies were primarily filled through overtime.
Investigations:
In the Investigations Bureau the number of cases assigned for follow up by an Investigator went
from 317 in 2017 to 293 in 2018 (8% decrease). This decrease can be attributed to two factors in
2018. With the reassignment of the Special Enforcement Team (SET), due to staffing levels,
fewer cases were generated with this vacancy. There was also a notable homicide investigation, a
murder for hire, and an extensive robbery investigation in 2018, requiring a tremendous amount
of our investigator’s attention. Many cases that would typically be referred to investigators were
handled at the patrol level.
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Homelessness:
This past year the police department responded to numerous complaints regarding the increase
transient camp occupancies. The Community Action Team, City Rangers and patrol officers
increased their presence in known transient camp locations to enforce violations committed in
their presence. The challenge law enforcement often faces is when there is no law or city code
violation being committed, but there is considerable nuisance behavior. Being homeless or being
in a group of transients in a space open to the public is not a crime. We have continued to
educate and encourage the public and business owners to contact the police department when
they observe violations being committed. In 2018, SLOPD worked with Rangers, Public Works
and Code Enforcement to establish a Service Level Agreement regarding posting and removal of
trash from identified camp locations. This agreement provides city departments guidance in
addressing these issues collaboratively and in a timely manner.
In evaluating calls for service pertaining to the homeless population during 2018 (to include
contacts as suspects, victims or witnesses) these contacts increased by 489 for a total increase of
7% compared to 2017. In 2018 the police departments overall calls for service decreased by a
total of 2%. Homeless related calls for service accounted for 23% of all calls for service citywide
compared to 21% last year. Some of the challenges the department faced this past year was
shortages in patrol, which had an impact on our downtown bike team and CAT. For much of the
year CAT has only been able to have one CAT officer and a social worker. The downtown bike
team was reassigned to patrol for almost half of 2018. This has limited some the effectiveness
these teams can have on many of the crimes and negative transient impacts within our
downtown.
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Traffic:
Vehicle collisions have decreased 1%, with a 24% decrease in pedestrian involved collisions, but
an increase of 21% in collisions involving bicycles. SLOPD has continued to focus on public
outreach related to bicycle safety and primary collision factors related to these accidents. At the
beginning of the 2018 school year, SLOPD implemented a new warning program related to
bicycle violations. The goal was to use warnings when contacting individuals committing bicycle
related violations. Officers were given the option to provide a warning and ask the violator to
share the details regarding the violation they committed to help educate others. The violator was
provided a card with the legal definition of the violation committed and asked that they share this
information on Social Media. The goal of this program was to educate a greater number of
individuals, while promoting a positive police image by helping to educate the public. The traffic
team also conducted special enforcement related to primary collision factors in bicycle
collisions.
In 2018, SLOPD received a grant through the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) which funded 8
special enforcements to address bicycle violations and 3 two-hour presentations on bicycle
safety. Traffic and patrol continue to collaborate with Public Works as we examine collision
prone locations in our City to address through education, enforcement and engineering efforts. In
2018, there was a 16% decrease in traffic citations issued and a 6% increase in warnings. In 2018
there were 9,944 traffic stops completed, compared to 2017 there were 8,671 a 15% increase.
DUI arrests from 2017 to 2018 decreased by 10%. DUI’s will continue to be a priority for our
officers, especially with the legalization of Cannabis.
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Noise:
Party related noise complaints decreased by 3% in 2018. This decrease marks the second year in
a row that SLOPD has seen an all-time low in party related noise complaints since tracking
began in 1998. This decrease is attributed to a variety of efforts made by the police department
and building upon past initiatives and campus partnerships. Police department staff continued to
participate in summer orientation assemblies for over 4,500 incoming Cal Poly Freshmen and
parents. These presentations provide staff with the opportunity to “front load” incoming students
and their supporters with information on living in SLO, city laws that are important to know and
how to stay safe.
Neighborhood officers continue to be engaged in community outreach, providing education at
neighborhood meetings and conducting problem-oriented policing at locations before calls for
service are generated. Neighborhood officers also visit properties that have had multiple noise
violations to help educate residents and encourage wise social event planning. We have seen
continued success with the newly instated party registration program which launched in May
2017. In 2018, 115 party registration applications were received and 88 were approved. Of the
approved, only 9 phone warnings were made, and 1 single citation issued to an event that failed
to eliminate noise after the warning phone call. A wide variety of messaging methods are used
by the police department to reach residents: social media ads, doorhangers, posters/flyers, e-
blasts, in-person presentations, media releases and participation in the Student Community
Liaison Committee.
Lastly, the partnerships with Cal Poly and Cuesta College continue to provide many more
opportunities for the noise and neighborhood wellness messaging. Information shared is
dispersed through many different avenues including, student government, housing, Greek life,
athletics, clubs and Off-Campus Programs.
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Downtown:
Downtown calls for service for daytime activity increased by 6% and nighttime activity
decreased by 6%. As previously mentioned, we operated with several shortages in specialty units
throughout the year. Not operating fully staffed throughout the year was a contributing factor to
the increased calls for service during the daytime. When fully staffed the departments daytime
bicycle team stays very proactive within the downtown, often handling problems prior to them
being called in by the public. Downtown will continue to be a priority for Bicycle officers, CAT
and all of patrol. In 2018, the department saw a 12% decrease in officer initiated calls in the
downtown, which is attributed to the reassignment of both the day and nighttime bicycle teams.
Downtown officers have been utilizing crime prevention through environmental design
techniques while partnering with Public Works and local businesses to improve conditions such
as lighting, landscape, building maintenance, fencing, programming and traffic flow. By
addressing some of these issues the city and local businesses can deter criminal activity.
Currently there are seven public cameras placed in the downtown core. Two cameras monitor the
Globe and Mission area, two cameras monitoring Mitchell Park and the other three monitor the
central core of downtown on Higuera. The City has purchased an eight camera for downtown
that will be added to the center of Mission Plaza to capture areas not covered by the other
cameras. Two additional cameras were purchased in 2018 that are used throughout the city to
address problem area and notable crime trends.
Conclusion:
Our efforts are shown positively in many areas as demonstrated by the information above. Crime
will continue to be a major priority for SLOPD. After significant increases in crime in 2015, and
the implementation of numerous crime reduction initiatives and community programs, San Luis
Obispo has seen a 1% decrease in Part 1 crime over the last 2 years. In 2018, SLOPD did see a
2% increase in property related crimes. Property crimes continue to be a significant issue within
the city, and throughout the state. Theft from unsecured vehicles and residences continue to be a
problem within the city. Continued education has helped with decreasing the trend, which we
will continue throughout 2019. These measures will include directed patrols targeted at problem
locations, utilization of stings and undercover operations to catch criminals engaged in or
looking for crimes of opportunity and using print media, social media and community meetings
to educate our citizens to reduce victimization and increase awareness.
Public Engagement
The public will be allowed to submit comments in writing at the meeting regarding this item. No
other public engagement was completed.
CONCURRENCES
None.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The report is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: Yes Budget Year: 2018
Funding Identified: Yes
The Police Department is funded through the General Fund’s annual budget appropriation
adopted by the City Council. All efforts within the report are covered through the annual
program allocations as outlined in the City’s Financial Plan.
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council could choose not to receive and file the report. This is not recommended as the
report provides a record of key crime related statistics and trends that are important for policy
makers and the public to be aware of in our community.
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05‐07‐2019 Item 13 ‐ Staff Presentation 1
Police Department
2017/2018 Update
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Accomplishments
PACT/PEACE/Community Engagement
Camera mapping
Social Media Outreach and Engagement
SW John Klevins work with CAT
Safe Trade Zone
IACP One Mind Pledge completion
Peer Support Team revisions
Cannabis businesses integration
Lowest noise on record
Compstat – 28 day accountability meetings
Thoughtful re-organizations internally
FTE Crime Analyst, SRO, Cannabis Det, DT Sgt., Field Service Tech
Crime Comparison
2017 / 2018
2016 2017 %Dif 2018 %Dif
Murder 0 0 N/A 1 0
Rape 39 37 -5% 52 41%
Robbery 21 22 5% 32 45%
Agg. Assault 108 97 -10% 93 -4%
Burglary 254 174 -31% 235 35%
Larceny 1,759 1,558 -11% 1,529 -2%
MV Theft 98 99 1% 78 -21%
Part 1 Violent 168 156 -7% 178 14%
Part 1 Property 2,111 1831 -13% 1842 1%
Total Part 1 2,279 1987 -13% 2020 2%
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Violent Crime US/Ca 2017
Rape US/CA comparison 2017
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Violent crime in CA 2017
Violent crime increased in a majority of counties in CA
A total of 33 of the state’s 58 counties saw increases in
their violent crime rates in 2017.
Among the counties experiencing decreases in violent
crime, seven saw declines of more than 10% (El Dorado,
Madera, Mendocino, San Luis Obispo, Sierra, Tehama,
and Yolo).
Of the state’s 15 largest counties, 7 saw increases and 8
saw decreases in violent crime.
Violent crime CA – 4.49/1000 SLO 3.78/1000
Property Crime CA 2017
Of all reported property crimes in California in 2017,
65% were larceny thefts, 18% were burglaries, and
17% were auto thefts.
SLO Property crime percentages in 2018 are 83%
larceny, 13% burglary, 4% auto thefts.
Property crime CA – 29.46/1000 SLO 39.19/1000
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Property Crime US/CA 2017
Rate of all Property Crime Offenses by Population
Traffic
2017 / 2018
2016 2017 %Dif 2018 %Dif
Collisions 499 533 7% 522 -2%
Pedestrian 33 37 12% 33 -11%
Bike 54 39 -28% 48 23%
Traffic Cites 5649 5894 4% 5015 -15%
Warnings 5753 3702 -36% 5223 41%
DUI Arrests 426 363 -15% 329 -9%
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Noise
2017/ 2018
2016 2017 %Dif 2018 %Dif
Noise Complaints 1572 1483 -6% 1439 -3%
Cites 223 209 -6% 204 -2%
DACS 471 456 -3% 363 -20%
UTL 134 117 -13% 140 20%
Neg. Violation 703 661 -6% 681 3%
Landlord Cites 138 122 -12% 97 -20%
Noise Complaints Past 10 Years
This is a 44% Decrease over the past 10 years.
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Total Calls for Service
2009 - 2018
Calls for service have increased 15% in the past 10 years.
Call for Service by Type
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Homeless SLO
City & County
SLO City 2013 2015 %Dif 2017 %Dif
Sheltered 148 158 +6% 189 +20%
Unsheltered 602 324 -46% 222 -31%
Total 750 482 -35% 411 -15%
SLO County 2013 2015 %Dif 2017 %Dif
Sheltered 235 392 +66% 345 -12%
Unsheltered 1951 1123 -42% 780 -31%
Total 2186 1515 -30% 1125 -26%
Homeless Calls for Service
2018 – 24% of Citywide CFS
In 2018 there was a 6% increase from 2017
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Downtown Calls for Service
2018 – 15% of Citywide CFS
In 2018 there was a 5% decrease from 2017
Homeless vs. Downtown Homeless CFS
In 2018 21% of all Homeless Calls for
Service Occurred in Downtown
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Mental Health Related
Calls for Service
2017/2018 -31% -7%
% Change
Calls Transported %Transported
2016 288 88 31%
2017 303 111 37%
2018 207 103 50%
Top 10 Offenders
Average age is 54 Years Old
Total arrests – 186
Citations issued – 82
Violations Include
Alcohol Offenses
Drugs
Trespassing
Smoking in Public Place
Leash Law
Warrants
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Community Action Team (CAT)
Social Worker
John Klevins first 6 months with CAT
Over 200 different individual engaged
Over 300 total contacts during this period
40 of the 200 individuals John Klevins has continued to
provide mental health services
25 individuals entered a Behavioral Health Program
22 individuals have received assistance in getting off the
streets. This included:
Relocation to Prado
50 Now Program
Family Reunification
Drug & Alcohol Programs
Records
Evidence
2016 2017 %Dif 2018 %Dif
Reports 8908 8073 -10% 7465 -7%
Cites 7049 7084 +5% 6018 -15%
2016 2017 %Dif 2018 %Dif
Evidence
Booked
7542 7801 +3% 7196 -9%
PRR 716 816 +14% 906 +10%
Video
Evidence
25,081 62,815 +56% 79,375 +21%
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Strategies for Crime Reduction
Intelligence led policing efforts
– added Crime Analyst
Community outreach and
education
Innovative enforcement
strategies
Camera Mapping Program
CFS reduction initiatives
Focus on downtown
Partnership with residents,
businesses
Continued partnership with
homeless outreach agencies
Cal Poly and Cuesta outreach
and collaboration
Increased enforcement efforts
Added Social Worker to
department staff
Current Challenges
Meeting community needs while addressing increases
in workload
Officer recruiting/retention
Homeless and transient impacts
Crime and nuisance
Increased special events
Continued impacts related to changes in California
Law
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Current Projects
Supporting FHRP (Dispatch Consolidation Feasibility Study)
Working with the cannabis industry for successful integration in
SLO
Implementation of the Police Department strategic plan
Development of goals to incorporate regionalism, climate action
and diversity/inclusion
Crime reduction strategies
Transitioning the Police Department to Motion
Planning for Funding the Future and a new police facility
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