Agenda Item 4D - Police Dept 1st Quarter 2014Highlights
Atlantic Beach
Police Department
1st Quarter 2014
AGENDA ITEM# 4D
JUNE9, 2014
The inaugural Citizens Police Academy began during this quarter. Police Department
personnel finished planning and creating the CPA program during the first two months of
this year for the start of the inaugural session in March. Each weekly session is planned
to cover different topics taught by different police department personnel. Everyone put
great effort and enthusiasm into this program, which is off to an excellent start! We had a
surprising amount of interest in the CPA and due to this; we had to create a waiting list
for citizens to join the 2nd session (to be scheduled later this year).
We continue to have one full time officer dedicated to the COPS (Community Oriented
Policing) program. This officer spends much ofhis time interacting with citizens within
the community, building positive relationships. He spends most of his days visiting the
community centers, city parks, and conducting patrol on foot and bicycle. Additionally
the COPS officer contacts citizens in need of services to offer different resources. This
officer has become a member of the beaches citizen advisory board for local youth who
are first time offenders.
The Atlantic Beach Police Department has an exceptional emergency response time. The
average emergency response time for January through March 2014, from the time the
first call is received to the first officer on scene, is 2 minutes 52 seconds.
Crime
The state wide annual Part I crime statistics (Murder, Rape, Robbery, Aggravated
Assault, Burglary, Larceny and Auto Theft) for 2013 have just been published. Although
higher than 2012, Atlantic Beach continues to have the lowest per capita crime rate in
Duval county.
Location AB NB JB JSO Florida
Per Capita 32.22 32.35 46.19 45.84 36.27
Crime Rate
annual2013
2012 28.86 33.18 56.16 48.13 40.70
Percent 11.6% -2.5% -17.8% -4.7% -4.7%
change
The Part I crimes were for 2012 were artificially low due to a vacant multi-family
complex. An increase in crime starting in the end of2013 was anticipated. Staff further
expected the increase to continue into 2014. Although an 11% increase was noted, it was
still substantially less than 2011, 2010 and 2009.
Productivity
AGENDA ITEM# 4D
JUNE 9, 2014
In the first quarter, there were 5,516 calls for service. Officers made 165 arrests, 63 of
which were for DUI. 867 traffic citations were issued between January and March of this
year, and 51 traffic accidents were reported. The Animal Control Division received 3 81
calls this quarter, issued 17 citations, and impounded 52 animals.
Personnel
Currently the Police Department has 2 police officer vacancies and 1 emergency
communications operator vacancy. We are in the process of screening applicants for
these positions.
Training
The Department is deeply committed to providing quality training to all its employees. In
the first quarter of 2014, employees have attended training in the following topics:
• Sovereign citizen encounters course
• Managing Multiple priorities, projects and deadlines
• Radar/laser speed measurement
• Developing a comprehensive traffic safety program
• General Instructor Techniques
• Active Shooter Course
• Firearms Armorer Course
• Dispatcher FTO Program
• Linx End User training
• Recovery from Disaster: the local government role
• Managing the Accreditation Process
Advanced training keeps employees current and on the cutting edge of Public Safety
techniques, trends and strategies. The Department believes a better trained employee
results in the delivery of a higher quality of service. The above list does not include
classes taken by the employees who are enrolled in various college degree programs.
Quarterly Report
Murder
Rape
Robbery
Part I Crimes
Aggravated Assault
Burglary
Larceny
Auto Theft
Tot al
Calls for Service
TOTAL ARRESTS
DU I Arrests
Traffic Cit ations
Auto Accidents
Emergency Response T ime Ave rage
St olen Property
Recovered Property
Recovery Percentag e
Crime Suppression
, Felony Arrests
Misdemeanor Arrests
Alcohol Deployment Arrests
Prostitution Arrests
Animal Control
Phone Calls
Citations
Animal Bites Reported
Animals Impounded
FIRE DEPARTMENT
EMS Calls
Response Time
Rre Calls
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