Table of Contents Introductory Letter to Mayor Holly C. Brinda Elyria Police Department 2011 Roster of Personnel Distribution of Personnel

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2 Table of Contents Introductory Letter to Mayor Holly C. Brinda 1 Elyria Police Department 2011 Roster of Personnel 2 Distribution of Personnel 4 Organizational Structure 5 Comparison of Selected Categories 6 Reported Offenses By Month 7 Adult Arrests 8 Juvenile Arrests 9 Map of Reporting Sections Reported Serious Offenses - By Area/Section of the City 11 Calls for Service 13 Domestic Violence - Offenses and Arrests 15 Traffic Accidents and Enforcement 16 Towed / Impounded Vehicles 17 Warrant Processing 18 Special Response Team - SRT 19 K9 Unit 20 Jail Operations 21 Support Services - Training 22 Support Services - Safety Town 23 Investigative Division 24 Elyria Police Auxiliary 25 Special Area Statistics - Wilkes Villa / Westway Gardens 27

3 Dear Mayor Brinda, The 2011 Annual Report of the Elyria Police Department is respectfully submitted for your review. This report is based strictly on the NIBRS format for reporting crime data. It contains no Uniform Crime Report defined data. The total calls for service in 2011 were 42,140. Total calls for service equal the number of incidents officers responded to 34,749, along with the number of officer initiated calls, 7,391 to equal total calls for service of 42,140, which is an increase of 5% from Serious crimes in the City of Elyria increased by 4% in 2011 over the previous year. During 2011, reports showed an increase in juvenile arrests of 26% and a 34% increase in adult arrests. The number of traffic arrests was up for the year showing an increase of 37% from The police department s budget increased 5% from what it was in We started 2011 with 81 sworn officers, 17 full-time civilian employees. We hired four officers through the COPS grant we received in late 2010, however, one of the four officers hired did not make it through the training program. We ended the year 2011 with 82 sworn officers and a total of 16 civilian employees (15 fulltime and 1 part-time). Capt. Jaykel retired in October Sgt. Behne retired in October Ptlm. Eric Palmer was deployed for at least a year starting in Sept He was deployed all of 2011 and is not likely to be back until July According to the city charter, the authorized strength of the police department is 102 officers. The retirements and resignation lead to the reduction in total staffing. The department did not fill either the Captains position nor the Sergeants position created with the retirements of Capt. Jaykel and Sgt. Behne. Lt. Juncker was assigned as the Acting Patrol Commander. The police department was in desperate need of new equipment. During 2011, the police department added or replaced several pieces of equipment, including the purchase of 6 Ford Crown Victorias and 4 Chevy 4wd Tahoes. Near the end of 2011, City Council approved $323, for the police department to purchase equipment. $23, of the $323, came from grants applied for and received by the police department. While the orders for the equipment were made in 2011, the equipment did not arrive until The police department also received a grant through the State of Ohio to purchase a fifth 4wd Chevy Tahoe. The department made positive steps forward in 2011, however, we are still in need of additional staffing, equipment, and training. The city has taken steps to help us move forward in equipment and training and while we need to continue to improve in those areas, staffing remains our greatest deficiency. Sincerely, Duane P. Whitely Chief of Police 1

4 2 Elyria Police Department 2011 Roster of Personnel As of December 31, 2011 Chief of Police D P Whitely 05/07/1990 Captain D P Jaykel 09/02/1979 Retired 10/31/2011 Lieutenant R L Juncker 10/06/1985 A D Eichenlaub 04/02/1990 S P Sargent 10/06/1985 M E Dussel 09/29/1986 C P Costantino 04/02/1990 P C Hammonds 09/06/1994 Sergeant M G Behne 02/25/1974 Retired 10/31/2011 L H Robinson 11/28/1977 K A Smith 10/06/1985 D G Mayne 05/07/1990 D Bermudez 08/30/1993 R Ellis 10/06/1985 L R Frank 01/03/1995 M J Eichenlaub 01/11/1993 W R Pelko 09/06/1994 C R Warfield 02/07/1994 D L Baker 12/23/1996 H P Adams 01/11/1993 J D Cunningham 03/23/1998 Patrolman K H Roth 09/02/1979 B E Currier 09/02/1979 E A Halvorsen 11/19/1979 S A Ashley 04/02/1990 S L Willis 04/02/1990 J B Vankerkhove 05/07/1990 J A Sword 05/07/1990 A J Urban 05/11/1992 R L Hall 05/11/1992 W A Ward 01/11/1993 R G Walker 01/11/1993 G A Longacre 01/11/1993 J D Cooley 01/11/1993 L J Barbee 08/30/1993 M J Mitchell 08/30/1993 R M Baker 08/30/1993 P A Lesner 02/07/1994 W C Witt 09/06/1994 J C Rider 09/06/1994 F M Merrill 09/06/1994 M J Darmstadt 09/06/1994 J A Loesch 01/03/1995 R E Hudzinski 01/03/1995 U H Rebsamen 01/03/1995 E S Vankerkhove 08/28/1995 P H Vanwormer 08/28/1995 B R Miracle 12/23/1996 T J Kenneally 08/25/1997 D J Ross 03/23/1998 M D Fairbanks 09/18/1998 2

5 J P Widmer 09/18/1998 J P Welsh 09/18/1998 T S Baracskai 09/18/1998 J J Homoki 09/18/1998 D J Sumpter 09/28/1998 J S Currier 09/13/1999 D C Kerecz 09/13/1999 L M Dietsche 09/13/1999 D L Moss 03/30/1998 R D Ilcisko 03/30/1998 J G Figula 02/24/1999 R T Buckway 10/02/2000 T E Wade 10/02/2000 J W Davidson 10/02/2000 G W Lantz 01/04/2002 V M Ligas 01/04/2002 G W Drake 01/04/2002 S R Zacharias 09/06/1994 D M Marsico 09/23/2003 M P Groomes 09/09/2005 E J Grove 09/09/2005 N A Eichenlaub 04/03/2006 T M Orsik 04/03/2006 T B Straub 04/03/2006 A M Varga 04/03/2006 C L Constantino 12/11/2006 J D Webber 01/12/2007 E R Palmer 09/10/2007 R C Whiting 02/26/2001 M A Mullins 09/10/2007 D M Binford 02/28/2011 B L Pool 02/28/2011 B T Remy 02/28/2011 Resigned 11/13/2011 J V Matula 03/21/2011 Civilian - Full Time Patricia Lesher Dispatcher 04/03/1983 Susan Stefek Secretary 05/03/1982 Rene Stiles Dispatcher 07/02/1989 Paulette Kelley Records Clerk 05/03/1992 Vickie Felder Dispatcher 05/06/1993 Denise Pack Records Clerk 11/27/1979 Frances Ross Dispatcher 10/17/1994 Brian Rothgery Computer Systems Manager 12/24/1995 Transfer 06/26/2011 Gina Rothgery Secretary 06/20/1994 Stacy Witt Dispatcher 05/12/1997 Susan Patton Records Clerk 02/16/1998 Brett Schneider Building Maintenance Specialist 05/26/1998 Debbie Powers Dispatcher 03/06/2000 Terminated 12/24/2011 Mary Gibbs Secretary 02/26/2001 Tina Thompson Dispatcher 03/06/2006 Elaine Muniga Dispatcher 12/11/2006 Kathleen Stephens Dispatcher 06/09/2008 Resigned 03/06/2011 Alain Maes Dispatcher 02/14/2011 Civilian - Part Time Denise Morrison Dispatcher 02/14/2011 Resigned 05/24/2011 Alana Gaines Dispatcher 05/09/2011 Resigned 08/30/2011 Jennifer Ferrebee Dispatcher 10/10/2011 Resigned 11/14/2011 Ashley Drage Dispatcher 12/12/2011 Other Curtis Daniel Police Chaplain 03/01/2002 Chris Hinckley Police Chaplain 04/28/2010 3

6 ### Distribution of Personnel As of December 31, 2011 Chief Change Administration % Patrol % Neighborhood Impact Unit % Adult Investigation % Juvenile Investigation % Narcotics % Property Room % Services % Records % Communications % Corrections % Crossing Guards % Park Rangers % 2011 TOTAL % 2010 TOTAL Change 0% -100% 0% -8% 5% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% -100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% -6% Captain Lieutenant Sergeant Police Officer SWORN TOTAL Park Ranger Jail Administrator Corrections Officer Inmate Services Animal Control Officer Computer Operations Speciali Building Maintenance Speciali Parking Enforcement Clerk Computer Systems Manager Dispatcher Records Clerk Records Supervisor Secretary School Crossing Guard Super School Crossing Guard CIVILIAN TOTAL 2011 TOTAL 2010 TOTAL 4

7 ### Organizational Structure Chief's Office Budget & Grants Fatal Accidents Long Term Planning Operations Division Services Division Investigative Division 0600 Patrol Shift Parking Support Services Records Bureau Adult Bureau Enforcement Training 1400 Patrol Shift Equipment Maint. Juvenile Bureau Evidence Control Special Events Building Maint. Administrative Evidence Technicians 2200 Patrol Shift Coordination Safety Town Services Neighborhood Bombs/Arson Professional Standards Impact Unit Information Technology Policy & Procedure Hiring Process Purchasing Audits Personnel Issues Investigative Services Public Information Office 5

8 Comparison of Selected Categories Category Change Reported Serious Offenses Murder And Non-Negligent Manslaughter % Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0% Justifiable Homicide 0 0 0% Kidnapping/Abduction % Forcible Rape % Forcible Sodomy 0 0 0% Sexual Assault With An Object 0 0 0% Forcible Fondling % Robbery % Aggravated Assault % Simple Assault % Intimidation % Arson % Extortion/Blackmail 0 0 0% Burglary/Breaking And Entering % Larceny (Except Motor Vehicles) 1,477 1,515 3% Motor Vehicle Theft % Counterfeiting/Forgery % Total 3,433 3,577 4% Arrests Adult 6,809 9,159 35% Juvenile 934 1,182 27% Total 7,743 10,341 34% Domestic Violence Total Offenses % Total Arrests % Traffic Traffic Accidents 1,772 1,834 3% Traffic Citations 2,869 4,548 59% Warrants Warrants Received 2,097 2,487 19% Warrants Served/Recalled 2,057 2,144 4% Calls for Service Reported Incidents 35,436 34,749-2% Officer Initiated 4,696 7,391 57% Total 40,132 42,140 5% 6

9 Reported Offenses By Month 2011 Offenses (NIBRS Definition) JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL Murder And Non-Negligent Manslaughter Negligent Manslaughter Justifiable Homicide Kidnapping/Abduction Forcible Rape Forcible Sodomy Sexual Assault With An Object Forcible Fondling Robbery Aggravated Assault Simple Assault Intimidation Arson Extortion/Blackmail Burglary/Breaking And Entering Larceny ,515 Motor Vehicle Theft Counterfeiting/Forgery False Pretenses/Swindle/Confidence Game Credit Card/Automatic Teller Machine Fraud Impersonation (For Profit Or Advantage) Welfare Fraud Wire Fraud Embezzlement Stolen Property Offense Destruction/Damage/Vandalism Of Property Drug/Narcotic Violations Drug Equipment Incest Statutory Rape Pornography/Obscene Material Betting/Wagering Operation/Promotion/Assisting Gambling Gaming Equipment Operations Sports Tampering Prostitution Assisting Or Promoting Prostitution Bribery Weapon Law Violations Bad Checks Curfew/Loitering/Vagrancy Violations Disorderly Conduct Driving Under Influence (D.U.I.) Drunkenness Family Offenses, Non-Violent Liquor Law Violations Peeping Tom (Voyerism) Run-Away Trespass Of Real Property All Other Offenses ,215 Total ,345 7

10 Adult Arrests 2011 Charges (NIBRS Definition). JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL Murder And Non-Negligent Manslaughter Negligent Manslaughter Justifiable Homicide Kidnapping/Abduction Forcible Rape Forcible Sodomy Sexual Assault With An Object Forcible Fondling Robbery Aggravated Assault Simple Assault Intimidation Arson Extortion/Blackmail Burglary/Breaking And Entering Larceny (Except Motor Vehicles) Motor Vehicle Theft Counterfeiting/Forgery False Pretenses/Swindle/Confidence Game Credit Card/Automatic Teller Machine Fraud Impersonation (For Profit Or Advantage) Welfare Fraud Wire Fraud Embezzlement Stolen Property Offense Destruction/Damage/Vandalism Of Property Drug/Narcotic Violations Drug Equipment Incest Statutory Rape Pornography/Obscene Material Betting/Wagering Operation/Promotion/Assisting Gambling Gaming Equipment Operations Sports Tampering Prostitution Assisting Or Promoting Prostitution Bribery Weapon Law Violations Bad Checks Curfew/Loitering/Vagrancy Violations Disorderly Conduct Driving Under Influence (D.U.I.) Drunkenness Family Offenses, Non-Violent Liquor Law Violations Peeping Tom (Voyerism) Run-Away Trespass Of Real Property All Other Offenses ,961 Total , ,159 8

11 Juvenile Arrests 2011 Charges (NIBRS Definition). JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL Murder And Non-Negligent Manslaughter Negligent Manslaughter Justifiable Homicide Kidnapping/Abduction Forcible Rape Forcible Sodomy Sexual Assault With An Object Forcible Fondling Robbery Aggravated Assault Simple Assault Intimidation Arson Extortion/Blackmail Burglary/Breaking And Entering Larceny (Except Motor Vehicles) Motor Vehicle Theft Counterfeiting/Forgery False Pretenses/Swindle/Confidence Game Credit Card/Automatic Teller Machine Fraud Impersonation (For Profit Or Advantage) Welfare Fraud Wire Fraud Embezzlement Stolen Property Offense Destruction/Damage/Vandalism Of Property Drug/Narcotic Violations Drug Equipment Incest Statutory Rape Pornography/Obscene Material Betting/Wagering Operation/Promotion/Assisting Gambling Gaming Equipment Operations Sports Tampering Prostitution Assisting Or Promoting Prostitution Bribery Weapon Law Violations Bad Checks Curfew/Loitering/Vagrancy Violations Disorderly Conduct Driving Under Influence (D.U.I.) Drunkenness Family Offenses, Non-Violent Liquor Law Violations Peeping Tom (Voyerism) Run-Away Trespass Of Real Property All Other Offenses Total ,182 9

12 Map of Reporting Sections Some of the statistcis provided in this report are broken down by section of the City. The sections referred to are shown below: 10

13 Reported Serious Offenses By Area/Section of the City Offenses (NIBRS Definition) 1A 1B Area 1 Total 2A 2B 2C Area 2 Total 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 3F Area 3 Total 4A 4B 4C 4D Area 4 Total Murder And Non-Negligent Manslaughter Negligent Manslaughter Justifiable Homicide Kidnapping/Abduction Forcible Rape Forcible Sodomy Sexual Assault With An Object Forcible Fondling Robbery Aggravated Assault Simple Assault Intimidation Arson Extortion/Blackmail Burglary/Breaking And Entering Larceny (Except Motor Vehicles) Motor Vehicle Theft Counterfeiting/Forgery Total Reported Offenses include those that were attempted or committed 11

14 2011 Reported Serious Offenses By Area/Section of the City Offenses (NIBRS Definition) 5A 5B 5C Area 5 Total 6A 6B Area 6 Total 7A 7B 7C Area 7 Total 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F Area 8 Total Out Grand Total Murder And Non-Negligent Manslaughter Negligent Manslaughter Justifiable Homicide Kidnapping/Abduction Forcible Rape Forcible Sodomy Sexual Assault With An Object Forcible Fondling Robbery Aggravated Assault Simple Assault Intimidation Arson Extortion/Blackmail Burglary/Breaking And Entering Larceny (Except Motor Vehicles) ,515 Motor Vehicle Theft Counterfeiting/Forgery Total ,577 Reported Offenses include those that were attempted or committed 12

15 Reported Incidents By Source of Call Source of Calls Change Enhanced 911 1,596 1,678 5% In-Person 2,227 1,654-26% Radio or By Officer 1,464 1,937 32% Telephone 30,145 29,476-2% Other 4 4 0% Total Reported Incidents 35,436 34,749-2% Officer Initiated Activity Change Created 5,475 8,736 60% Converted to Incident 779 1,345 73% Difference 4,696 7,391 57% Calls for Service Totals Change Reported Incidents 35,436 34,749-2% Officer Initiated 4,696 7,391 57% Total Calls for Service 40,132 42,140 5% 13

16 Reported Incidents By Area/Section of the City Section Change 1A % 1B 2,536 2,339-8% Area 1 Total 3,035 2,736-10% 2A % 2B 989 1,129 14% 2C 1,058 1,081 2% Area 2 Total 2,782 2,914 5% 3A % 3B 1, % 3C % 3D 1,390 1,312-6% 3E % 3F 1,434 1,427 0% Area 3 Total 5,753 5,423-6% 4A 1,535 1,690 10% 4B % 4C % 4D 997 1,100 10% Area 4 Total 3,612 3,893 8% 5A 2,521 2,197-13% 5B % 5C % Area 5 Total 3,587 3,305-8% 6A 2,560 2,292-10% 6B 1,773 1,721-3% Area 6 Total 4,333 4,013-7% 7A 1,877 2,050 9% 7B 2,282 2,346 3% 7C 1,153 1,127-2% Area 7 Total 5,312 5,523 4% 8A % 8B % 8C 1,473 1,346-9% 8D 1,673 1,596-5% 8E % 8F 1,952 2,030 4% Area 8 Total 6,284 6,227-1% Outside City % Total 35,436 34,749-2% 14

17 Domestic Violence - Offenses and Arrests 2011 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL Reported Offenses Adult Arrests Juvenile Arrests Total Arrests JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL Reported Offenses Adult Arrests Juvenile Arrests Total Arrests Comparison JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL Reported Offenses -11% -10% 45% 26% 21% 0% 22% 69% 12% 29% -18% 68% 19% Total Arrests -7% -26% 64% 4% 89% -27% 50% 43% -30% -3% -19% -13% 8% 15

18 Traffic Accidents and Enforcement 2011 Type of Accident JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL Fatal Personal Injury Property Damage ,463 Unknown Type Total Accidents ,834 Special Types (Included in Total) JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL Motorcycle Pedestrian Accidents Bicycle Hit Skip-Public Hit Skip-Private Property Private Property Accidents Enforcement Action JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL Accident Citations ,858 Total Traffic Citations ,548 16

19 Towed / Impounded Vehicles Through the course of a year, the Elyria Police Department tows many vehicles. These vehicles are towed for many reasons. In some cases, the owner never reclaims the vehicles, so the police department overtakes ownership of the vehicle. With ownership, the department can auction the vehicle at the annual police auction or have it sent for salvage at a contracted salvage dealer. The following are the statistics for activity on towed and impounded vehicles by the Elyria Police Department for 2011: Activity Summary Calls for Tows for Impounds Carried Over From Prior Years 86 Total Vehicles Released in Impounds to Carry Over to Disposition for Released Vehicles: Carry Overs From Prior Years Total Vehicles Released 2011 Tows Affidavit in Progress Sold at Auction Destroyed-Abandoned Junk Motor Vehicle EPD Ownership Ordered by Court Released to Non-Owner Released to Other family Member Released to Other Agency Released to Owner Tow Cancelled Salvaged at Universal Joint Salvaged at Sugar Ridge Towing Company took Title Notifications Affidavits Submitted to the State* 290 Certified Mail to Owners/Lienholders 260 U.S. Mail to Owners 234 Vehicles Unclaimed and Disposed of per ORC % * Affidavits are submitted to the state requesting authorization for disposal. Auction Summary Auction Income # of Vehicles Amount Impounded Vehicles 0 $0.00 Seized/Forfeited Vehicles 0 $0.00 Total 0 $0.00 Dispersements Amount General Fund $0.00 Elyria Towing Service $0.00 Knott's Towing Service $0.00 Elyria Police Department $0.00 Lorain County Prosecutor $0.00 Task Force $0.00 Total $

20 Warrant Processing JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL Warrants Received ,487 Warrants Served/Recalled , JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL Warrants Received ,097 Warrants Served/Recalled ,057 Comparison JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 463 Warrants Received 23% 2% 23% 42% 3% 3% 24% -3% 148% -1% -4% 49% 19% Warrants Served/Recalled 44% -28% 2% 39% 13% -3% 19% -13% 3% -28% 7% 30% 4% 18

21 Special Response Team - SRT In 2011 The Elyria Police Department Special Response Team conducted 12 monthly trainings. These trainings consisted of 4 quarterly Physical fitness tests, 2 firearms qualifications, and 4 tactical shoots. Monthly trainings also covered dynamic entry, covert searches, vehicle assaults, dignitary protection, less lethal force training and active shooter training. SRT operators were also trained in subject control tactics. The officers assigned to SRT where responsible for their own physical conditioning and to maintain the required physical fitness standard to stay on the team. These officers dedicate their own time to stay physically fit and to pass the required fitness tests. The SRT Team was also activated to serve 4 Narcotics search warrants in All search warrants were executed without incident. The SRT Team was not called out for any barricaded subjects in

22 ### K9 Unit 2011 The Elyria Police K9 unit was created after a generous donation from Sue Everett, owner of Dynatech Systems Inc. on Resar Ct. in Elyria. Sue, being a devoted pet owner and a friend of the police department, saw a need at the Elyria P.D. She also saw a way for her to give back to the community that she is an everyday part of by donating the money for two K9's and their training. The first K9 that was placed on the streets of Elyria was K9 Stuka in October of He has since been followed by K9 Foky in February of The K9 unit adds another tool for the police to combat and prevent crime in and around the City of Elyria. The K9's are each paired, trained and certified with a Handler/Officer. The Officer and K9 are commonly referred to as a team. The K9 teams are used for narcotic detection, tracking, building searches, area searches, warrant services, perimeter security, public appearances, and apprehensions of violent or fleeing subjects that would otherwise pose a risk to Officers. In addition to working in the City of Elyria the K9 units are available, and have been called to assist neighboring departments through a mutual aid agreement. The K9 teams are certified every two years with the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy. They also maintain their training with weekly documented training and evaluations. ACTIVITY COUNT Comparison Track % Perimeter Security % Narcotics Vehicle Search % Narcotics Room Search % Narcotics Person Search 0 0 N/A Building Search % School Search 0 0 N/A Area Search % Article Search % Apprehension % Crowd Control % Public Relations % Training % Total % Stuka Foky 20

23 Jail Operations 2011 Due to serious budget issues facing the City of Elyria in 2009, the Elyria City Jail was forced to close on October 2nd, As a result of this, 15 corrections officers were laid off. All prisioners are now held at the Lorain County Jail pending the posting of bond, or an appearance in court. Through an agreement with the City of Elyria, the Lorain County Sheriff is now operating the Jail for the purpose of housing female inmates. 21

24 Support Services Training In 2011, many members of the Elyria Police Department received training in numerous law enforcement related subjects. This training was accomplished through the use of outside schools and seminars, roll-call training and in-service training. The following is a list of some of the topics covered: Firearms Child Abuse Controlled Force Field Training Officer Death Investigations Field Force Voice Stress Analysis Evidence Technician Data Master Accident Investigation Interview and Interrogation Crisis Intervention Field Training Officer During 2011, there were a total of 3,096 hours of training provided to police officers, corrections officers, dispatchers, and civilian personnel within the department at a cost of $35, The following is a breakdown of the distribution of the training and cost by departmental unit. During 2011, the Elyria Police Department provided tours of the police station to 233 juveniles and adults on a total of 13 organized tours. There were also 10 speaking engagements where presentations were provided to approximately 1,102 people. 22

25 Support Services Safety Town The 2011 Safety-Town was a cooperative effort of the City of Elyria, the Elyria Kiwanis Club, and the Fraternal Order of Police Associates and is conducted at Northwood Junior High School. A total of 375 children received instruction during the Safety-Town Program in Since 1990, over 9,000 children have benefited from the Safety-Town Program. In general, personal safety, as well as safety going to, from and while at school is taught during the program. There were 120 student volunteers who donated hours as Safety-Town instructors. The 2011 adult instructors included: Officer Wandra Ward Auxiliary Holly Huff Lynn Medders Mrs. Tallarino 23

26 Investigative Division During the year 2011 the Elyria Police Investigative Division investigated a wide range of crime. The Investigative Division was comprised of four different divisions, the Narcotics Unit, the Neighborhood Impact Unit, the Youth Bureau and the Detective Bureau. The Narcotics Unit primarily investigated crimes such as Possession of Drugs, Trafficking in Drugs, Prostitution and Gambling. On March 23rd, 2011 the Narcotic Unit was disbanded and a single officer was assigned to the Lorain County Drug Task Force. The Lorain County Drug Task Force will conduct narcotics investigations within the City of Elyria. The Neighborhood Impact Unit is primarily a street crimes unit. They will continue to address neighborhood concerns and investigate Possession of Drugs, Prostitution and Gambling. The Youth Bureau primarily investigated felony crimes involving juveniles as suspects or victims, as well as missing persons. The Detective Bureau primarily investigated felony crimes involving adults as suspects or victims, as well as missing persons. During the year 2011 there was one homicide. On April 16, 2011 officers responded to a scene locating two victims of fatal gunshot wounds. This crime scene was secured and evidence was seized and processed. The victims were identified and witnesses were interviewed. The investigation revealed this incident to be a murder/suicide. The Investigative division investigated 431 cases during of those cases remain open. 140 (32.4%) of those cases were cleared by arrest or indictment. During the year 2011, the Elyria Police Department s Narcotics/Neighborhood Impact Unit was involved in numerous drug investigations. The unit conducted controlled drug buys. Some of these controlled drug buys led to the immediate arrest of the suspects. Many of these narcotics buys were considered for indictment by the Lorain County Grand Jury. Some of the buys were used in conjunction with on-going investigations into drug complaints and high drug trafficking areas. These investigation are continuing through the Lorain County Drug Task Force. These investigations directly led to 15 search warrants yielding illegal narcotics, firearms, illegally obtained currency and criminal tools. The Elyria Police Neighborhood Impact Unit attends the monthly meetings of the 15 Neighborhood Watches and assists and addresses their concerns. Their efforts resulted in 518 total arrests and the issuance of 338 citations. The Neighborhood Impact Unit is also responsible for the seizure of illegal narcotics, illegally obtained currency, firearms and criminal tools. The Neighborhood Impact Unit conducted investigations into the illegal sale of alcohol resulting in 10 citations being issued for underage sales. The Neighborhood Impact Unit, working with the U.S. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) sought and received 5 federal indictments for federal firearms violations. The Elyria Police Department Narcotics/Neighborhood Impact Unit, working with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) sought and received 6 federal indictments for federal firearms violations. The Elyria Police Investigative Unit operates and maintains the Property/Evidence Room and is responsible for the return or disposition of abandon vehicles. During 2011, a total of 4,912 pieces of property/evidence were processed into the Property Evidence Room. Property/Evidence is then disposed of in accordance with law. 1,172 vehicles were towed by the Elyria Police Department. 109 were determined to be of little value and were destroyed, 48 from prior years. 8 were placed into service. 62 are pending disposition. The Elyria Police Department Investigative Unit presented 257 felony cases generated by the Patrol Division to the Lorain County Grand Jury. 93 percent were True Billed. 24

27 Elyria Police Auxiliary 2011 The Elyria Police Auxiliary continued to be active during Donating 2,619 hours of public service to the Elyria Police Department and the community. The Auxiliary Officers perform a multitude of duties and services for the City of Elyria. Including: Working on patrol with patrol officers Providing traffic control and security at special events Checking houses of persons on vacation Reporting for duty for emergency callouts During 2011, the Auxiliary Unit volunteered their time at many special details including: Cleveland Pops Weekend Memorial Day Parade The Elyria Apple Festival EHS Home Football Games Safety Town EHS Graduation Special Olympics Kerstetter 5K Race New recruits attend the Lorain County Sheriff s Auxiliary Police Academy, which provides a well-rounded introduction to the skills needed in auxiliary law enforcement. Current members also attend several classes at the Academy each year in order to keep their knowledge and tactics in areas such as baton skills and selfdefense current. During 2011, the Auxiliary Unit began to implement regular training during some of its monthly meetings. This training included reviews of traffic control and stop-and-frisk searches. In addition several auxiliaries participated in Firearms Simulator Training with the full-time officers. During 2012, the Auxiliary will aim to expand and improve upon this regimen. The Auxiliary Unit volunteered a record number of hours during the year 2011, donating 2,618.6 hours of service to the Police Department. Hours contributed for the year are categorized below: Category Hours Percentage Patrol 1, % Meetings % Callouts % Special Details 1, % Administrative % Court % Percentages rounded to nearest tenth An overview of hours contributed over the last ten years is charted below: 25

28 Elyria Police Auxiliary 2011 The Auxiliary Unit ended the year 2011 with 16 members. Members of the Elyria Police Department Auxiliary in 2011 Administration Captain William Keaton Lieutenant Holly Huff Lieutenant Michael Cierri Lieutenant David Meredith Sergeant Michael Wimsatt Officers Cervone, Gregory Ferrebee, Jennifer Lubert, Michael Miller, Mark Neitzel, Randall Quest, Adam Rourke, Megan Schmittle, Mike Shepherd, Raymond Smith, Chris Vincent, John Whitfield, Johnathan 26

29 ### Special Area Statistics Wilkes Villa Change Calls for Service % Reported Serious Offenses Murder And Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0% Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0% Justifiable Homicide 0 0 0% Kidnapping/Abduction 0 0 0% Forcible Rape 1 1 0% Forcible Sodomy 0 0 0% Sexual Assault With An Object 0 0 0% Forcible Fondling % Robbery % Aggravated Assault 2 2 0% Simple Assault % Intimidation % Arson % Extortion/Blackmail 0 0 0% Burglary/Breaking And Entering % All Other Larceny (Except Motor Vehicles) % Motor Vehicle Theft % Westway Gardens Change Calls for Service % Reported Serious Offenses Murder And Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0% Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0% Justifiable Homicide 0 0 0% Kidnapping/Abduction % Forcible Rape % Forcible Sodomy 0 0 0% Sexual Assault With An Object 0 0 0% Forcible Fondling 0 1 increase Robbery % Aggravated Assault % Simple Assault % Intimidation % Arson 0 0 0% Extortion/Blackmail 0 0 0% Burglary/Breaking And Entering % All Other Larceny (Except Motor Vehicles) % Motor Vehicle Theft % 27