citizen’s academy - city of gainesville
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Citizen’s Academy
October 2014
Gainesville Police Department
Our Vision and Mission
GPD Vision:
Gainesville is a safe and
healthy community.
GPD Mission:
Together as a community
we foster order, safety
and freedom.
By The Numbers
Personnel Allocation
Sworn 298
Civilian 62 FTE, approx. 27 part-time (includes School Crossing Guards)
2013
Calls for service 130,142
Arrests 8,528
Sworn Complaints 1,658
Traffic citations 25,378
Written reports 18,470
Part I Crimes 2012 2013 Percent Change
Murder 6 6 0%
Forcible Sex
Offenses 95 71 - 25.3%
Robbery 171 155 - 9.4%
Aggravated Assaults 579 574 - 0.9%
Burglary 1,009 742 - 26.5%
Larceny 3,953 4,000 + 1.2%
Motor Vehicle Thefts 239 244 + 2.1%
Total Part I Crimes 6, 052 5,792 - 4.3%
Crime Stats 2012-2013
Police Chief
Major
Office of Legal Services
Professional Standards
and
Support Services
Bureau
Investigations
Bureau
Operations
Bureau
Organizational Chart
Youth and
Community Services
Bureau
Office of Chief of Police
Chief Tony Jones
Major Rick Hanna
Chief Tony Jones
Lee Libby
Police Legal Advisor
GPD Command Staff
Chief Tony Jones
Captain Will Halvosa
Youth and
Community Services
Bureau
Lieutenant Tim Hayes
Investigations
Bureau
Lieutenant David Rowe
Professional Standards
and Support Services
Bureau
Captain Ed Posey
Operations
Bureau
Office of The Major
Operations Bureau
Youth and Community
Services Bureau
Professional Standards and
Support Bureau
Investigations Bureau
Special Investigations
Internal Affairs
Public Information Officer
Special Weapons & Tactics
Major Rick Hanna
Captain Ed Posey
Operations Bureau
Exec. Lt. Anthony Ferrara
District 1
Operations Bureau
Exec. Lt. Brian Helmerson
District 2
Lt. Rob Koehler
Special Operations Unit
Department Zone Map
Operations Bureau
• Patrol split into 2 Districts
• Oaks Mall
• North Florida Regional
Medical Center
• Police Service Technicians
• School Crossing Guards
• Teleserve / Front Desk
• Citizens on Patrol / Volunteers
District 1 Overview
West & Southwest Gainesville
Surrounds the University of Florida
Neighborhoods & large apartment complexes
Business corridors University Avenue / Newberry Road
Oaks Mall
University Context Area
SW 13th Street
SW 34th Street & Archer Road
Principle Concerns: Burglaries & Thefts (Scooters & Mopeds)
Traffic
Neighborhood issues such as alcohol related crimes, noise, parties, parking, & occupancy
District 2 Overview
Downtown / Hospitality and Innovation Square
East and Center City
Neighborhoods & large apartment complexes
Alachua County Fairground Events
Thefts
Grace Marketplace
Principle Concerns:
Street level drug areas
Gang activity
Burglaries and Thefts
Issued Weapons
Vehicle and Equipment
Special Operations Unit
SOU bridges the gap between
officers and detectives
Primarily handle burglaries
Also handles street-level drug
crimes
Mixture of uniform and covert
patrol tactics
Lt. Rob Koehler
Special Operations Unit
Specialty Units
• Airport Unit
• Joint Aviation Unit
• Downtown Unit
• Mounted Patrol Unit
• K-9 Unit
• School Resource Officers
• Traffic Safety Team
• Negotiations Response Team (NRT)
• Advanced Law Enforcement Rifle Team (ALERT)
• Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT)
Joint Aviation Unit
Mounted Patrol Unit
Traffic Safety Team
Special Weapons and Tactics
K-9 Unit
GPD Honor Guard
Investigations Bureau
Criminal Investigation Division Crimes Against Persons Unit
Crimes Against Property Unit
Domestic Violence Unit
Juvenile Resource Detective
Forensic Crime Unit
Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC)
Victim Advocates
Special Investigations Division
Gainesville-Alachua County Drug Task Force
Drug Enforcement Agency
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA)
Lt. Tim Hayes Lt. Matt Nechodom
Investigations Bureau
US Marshal Service Task Force Benefits
Enhanced ICAC efforts
Gainesville-Alachua Drug Task Force
Cold Case Initiative
Violent/Repeat Offender Aggressive Prosecution
w/State Attorney’s Office
Targeting Gun Offenses and Implementing Enhanced
penalties.
Lethality Assessment Program (LAP)
ReportRapeGainesville.org
(Anonymous Sexual Battery Reporting)
Professional Standards and
Support Services Bureau
Accreditation & Policies
Building
CCC Liaison
Court Liaison
Fiscal/Grants
Fleet
Information Technology
Intake
Office Supplies
Operational Skills Unit
Overtime
Personnel
Property & Evidence
Records
Reserves/Auxiliary
Special Events
Towing/Vehicles for Hire
Lt. David Rowe
Youth and Community Services Bureau
Captain (1)
Lieutenant (1)
Sergeant (1) Sergeant (1) Sergeant (1)
CPO (3) DMC/
System of Care SRO (13)
Cadet / Explorer Program Youth Gang (2)
Crime Analyst (1)
Volunteers / Citizens on Patrol Black on Black
Restorative Justice
Reichert House /
B.O.L.D.
Captain Will Halvosa
Youth and
Community Services
Bureau
Disproportionate Minority Contact
2nd Year of a two year grant from the The Center for
Childrens Law and Policy.
Leading the efforts in reducing the arrests of African
American youth in our schools and our community.
Developed alternatives to arrests through our
collaboration with Meridian and CDS.
Give the Officers and Supervisors other options besides
arresting our youth.
Demand the issuance of Civil Citations for first time
Misdemeanor offenders.
Police/Youth Dialogue
Once a month meeting involving 13-15 officers with
13-15 at-risk youth utilizing community
conferencing techniques.
Breakdown and understand behavior of
youth and officers.
Learn about brain development
nature vs nurture.
One-on-one dinner between the youth
and the officer.
Discuss similarities – hope and dreams.
Role playing – flip the script – let the kids be cops.
Consequence and decision making discussion.
Officer Justin Torres Officer Ernest Graham
Crime Prevention Unit
Officer Nicole Lardner Sergeant Jaime Kurnick
Crime Prevention Campaigns
Lock It or Lose It
GPD On-Line
GPD Vial Of Life
Community Outreach Programs
Summer Heatwave Citizen’s Academy “Kid’s Kamps”
Helpers and Heroes Walks with the Chief Silver Santa
Volunteer Programs
Aid in the reduction of crime
Strengthen the relationship
between the community and
the Gainesville Police
Department.
Safety and security within our
neighborhoods.
Citizen’s Academy Alumni
Citizens’ Academy
Citizens on Patrol
Reserves & Auxiliary
Police Advisory Council and
Monthly Minister Meetings
Police
Advisory
Council
Pastors blessing Chief Jones
on National Day of Prayer
Reichert House
After school program designed for 4th – 12th grade youth
who are in need of assistance in making the transition from
adolescence to adulthood. The Reichert House is operated
in a Para Military fashion. The program has a middle school
and separate high school component.
The Reichert House offers a combination of discipline,
work, and social and recreational activities which foster a
balanced environment for those enrolled.
Elementary Wing and STEM center opens November 5th.
BOLD Re-Entry Program
A sampling of the activities and events that occur each year include:
Academic assistance
Vocational training
Etiquette training
Anger/Stress management techniques and training
Employment through YES program
Trips to local institutions and other cities and theme parks in the region
Nightly meals in a traditional family setting
Community Service
B.O.L.D. Re-Entry Program
Brave Overt Leaders of Distinction (BOLD)
is a re-entry program designed for young men
18-24
Participants have been in the criminal
justice system and need assistance with
their path towards personal success.
Participants lack a high school diploma
or GED and are currently unemployed
BOLD provides education, work and life
experience
Gainesville Police Explorers
Explorer Post 917 began over 30 years ago, and is a youth program for high school students interested in law enforcement.
Explorers gain knowledge of the law, develop importance of community service, leadership qualities and responsibility. Post 917 is chartered through the Boy Scouts of America and is sponsored by GPD. Explorers are volunteers and receive community service hours, which averages over 4,000 community service hours a year for the Gainesville Community.
Post 917 is a member of the Florida Association of Police Explorers (FAPE). Explorers compete for awards and prizes. A competition team travels statewide to events competing and representing Post 917.
Requirements for Post 917:
14-20 years old (in or entering school)
Must be in school and maintain a “C” average or better
No major criminal charges
Free of drugs, alcohol and smoking
Parental Consent
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