Gaithersburg Police 2012 Annual Report - City of Gaithersburg

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Gaithersburg Police 2012 Annual Report 5 Member Status Offense Results Police Officer Conduct Unbecoming Unfounded Police Officer Neglect of Duty Not Sustained Police Officer Discourtesy Sustained Civilian Conduct Unbecoming Unfounded Police Officer Unsafe Driving Sustained Civilian Altering Official Documents Sustained Police Officer Neglect of Duty Sustained Police Officer Neglect of Duty Sustained Police Officers Violation of Policy Sustained Police Officer Abusive Language Sustained Police Officer Abusive Language Sustained Police Officer Speed Camera Violations (3) Sustained Police Officer Unsafe Driving/Failure to Secure Weapon Sustained Police Officer Failure to Process Evidence Sustained Holiday Safety Initiative In an effort to reduce calls for service and increase the overall safety and security in the area, the Gaithersburg and Montgomery County Police Departments, in partnership with mall security, conducted a two-day “Holiday Safety” initiative at Lakeforest Mall, located at 701 Russell Avenue. The initiative, conducted on November 23 and 24, resulted in 13 individuals being charged with various crimes or arrested on open warrants. The operation consisted of officers from both the Gaithersburg and Montgomery County Police working in plainclothes inside and outside the mall, identifying criminal activity. Of those arrested, four were charged with misdemeanor thefts, three were charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance/paraphernalia, one was charged with possession of alcohol, two had outstanding warrants for failure to appear, and three were charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance. Based on the outcome of the first initiative, a second Holiday Safety Initiative was conducted at Lakeforest Mall in December, resulting in one arrest. Gaithersburg Police Foundation The Gaithersburg Police Foundation (GPF), formed as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in January 2008, seeks to support the members of the GPD with its mission of providing quality services to the citizens of Gaithersburg. The Foundation offers educational opportunities to members of the Department, enhances recruitment and retention SERVICE H INTEGRITY H RESPECT
6 Gaithersburg Police 2012 Annual Report Training of officers, provides logistical support and technology assistance to officers and helps to finance community outreach initiatives. The GPF board currently has sixteen members. Gil Price, M.D. is Chairperson and Tamara Clarke is Vice Chairperson. Ron Perrell was Treasurer through November 2012, with David Elder stepping in to fill the position. Board members at large are Ayesha Arora-Sharm, Ralph Billeter, Ron Canova, Candace Child, Clark Day, Gary Hann, Aris Mardirossian, Chris O’Brien, Jeffrey Penn, Jeff Rankin, Pinky Rodgers, Clark Wagner, and Lori Weiman. In 2012, funds donated to the Foundation were used to sponsor events such as a table at the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Awards Breakfast, Chief’s Pistol Competition, K-9 Trials, Thanksgiving dinner for officers that were on duty, and the Department Holiday party. Funds were also used to purchase surveillance cameras, bike racks, a K-9 bite suit and K-9 trading cards. Training Training of GPD personnel, both sworn and non-sworn, remains a priority; it enhances the skills, knowledge and abilities of staff and identifies gaps in capabilities and procedures. Gaithersburg police officers, like all sworn officers across the state, must meet the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission annual certification requirements, which include a minimum of 18 hours of on-going “in-service” training. This training was completed jointly with the various law enforcement agencies from across the county to ensure a coordinated response to emergency situations. The training included legal updates, domestic violence, domestic terrorism, mental health awareness with a specific component on autism, diversity, use of force, defensive tactics, and firearms safety and qualifications. All officers with the GPD exceeded Commission requirements by attending specialized classes in supervisory/management topics, investigations and firearms/patrol tactics. Supervisors, patrol officers and detectives attended a wide range of training programs designed to improve their skills, including responses to public safety-related situations. The training covered traditional areas such as managing a police shooting incident, active shooters and traffic stops. Patrol officers and detectives also focused on emerging issues such as use of social media sites, cellular phone data recovery, advanced collision reconstruction and new technology in forensics investigation. The training of newly hired officers remained a priority again in 2012. The opportunity to train a new officer, who will have an impact on the Department and community for years, is critical to the future of the agency. As a result, in 2012, two local academies, Frederick City Police and Montgomery County Police, provided entry level training to newly hired Gaithersburg police officers. Staff also attended Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor and Taser Instructor certification courses in order to enhance the capabilities of current and newly hired sworn staff. SERVICE H INTEGRITY H RESPECT
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