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Chief David Duke
Honorable Mayor Chaney, distinguished members of the City Council, City Supervisor Gary
Riedner, and most importantly, citizens of Moscow. It is my honor to present to you this annual
police department report for 2010.
This last year witnessed many changes within our department. The most noteworthy change was
the retirement of Daniel L. Weaver, Chief of Police on December 31, 2010. Chief Weaver was
involved in police work in Idaho for the past 39 years. Starting as a Moscow Reserve Officer in
January 1971, he served in every major division of the department and was appointed Chief in
1995.
Chief Weaver is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and was appointed as Chair of the
Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) in 2003, 2009 and 2010. This
report is an expression of his steadfast service to our community and the community policing
model he developed and emphasized throughout his career.
Even when faced with economic hardship and reduced budget funding the department realized
many achievements during 2010. Some of the significant accomplishments include:
1. The City was awarded the law enforcement contract when the Board of Regents approved the
City’s proposal on August 12, 2010. The contract with the University of Idaho went into
effect on October 1, 2010 for a term that runs through June 30, 2014, with the opportunity to
renew for up to six years. Under the $937,715 contract for 2011, the Moscow Police
Department will provide a police commander, two dedicated campus police officers, three
operations campus officers and a detective who will work out of a campus substation within
the Idaho Commons. The department’s scope of responsibility includes responding to and
investigating criminal activity; and continuing and enhancing its community policing
services, including a focus on illegal substances. The department will continue its unvarying
education and mitigation effort with all student living communities.

The 2011 university contract award reduced budget funding for the police department by
over $210,000 from 2009 levels. Because of the loss of revenue from the university, three
police officer positions will not be funded starting in 2011. The City provided financial
support to the department and absorbed the deficit by integrating the depletion of positions
through resignations and a retirement instead of utilizing layoffs. The department
reorganized, eliminated an administrative position, and changed patrol shift hours to
acclimatize to the decrease support. These actions were taken with the intent to keep the City
of Moscow and the University of Idaho a safe and peaceful locale where one can seek a
college degree, go to work, visit, and live without apprehension.
2. In 2009, the IS Department was assigned the responsibility for City wide interoperability and
equipment acquisition. With the assistance of Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security grants and
Information Systems budgeting all the required VHF car radios and portable handheld radios
were purchased during the last two years. On August 16 th , 2010 the department transitioned
from UHF to the new VHF frequencies. This conversion now allows our department to have
interoperability with all first responders in the quad-cities area through 96 radio channels.
This wireless communications interoperability specifically refers to the ability of emergency
response officials to share information via voice and data signals on demand, in real time,
when needed, and as authorized. When responding, controlling, deescalating and providing
recovery efforts in a crisis situation our personnel can talk to other first responders to
coordinate efforts and to work effectively together. Interoperability also allows emergency
response personnel to maximize resources in planning for major predictable events such as
dignitary visits, sporting tournaments, and other keynote regional recreation or entertainment
activities.
3. The Moscow Police Department partnered with the Moscow Sustainable Environment
Commission and researched, developed, and initiated a “Turn In Prescription Medication
Program” in May of 2010. This progressive program accepts both prescription and nonprescription
medication for proper disposal.
The purpose of this program attends to two essential concerns, the first being the prevention
of prescription drug abuse and the second being the proper disposal of unused medications:
‣ Prescription drug abuse amongst our teenagers is high. Recent studies show that
prescribed and non-prescribed medications are the second most commonly abused drugs
by teenagers. The majority of these drugs are obtained from the home. Misuse and abuse
of any type of medications can have serious consequences including overdoses or even
death.
‣ In addition to addressing the issue of abuse, medications are also being accepted to
ensure that their disposal is done in an environmentally safe manner. When medications
are disposed of improperly by flushing them down the toilet or thrown in the trash the
chemicals can affect our water resources. Recent studies have shown trace amounts of
free-flowing pharmaceutical waste in lakes, rivers and streams.
This program is an excellent opportunity for citizens to clean out their medicine cabinets and
dispose of any unwanted drugs in a safe manner. Disposing of unwanted medications will
eliminate the potential for abuse and accidental ingestion. Medications are accepted at the
Moscow Police Department between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through
Friday.

During 2010 this program also went mobile and collections were made at three community
events. The first collection was held at the Senior Fair at the Palouse Mall on June 1st. The
second event where a collection site was sponsored was at the Sixth Annual Officer Newbill
Kids Safety Fair on Saturday, June 5 th , 2010. The Moscow Police Department and the City of
Moscow Sustainable Environment Commission teamed up with the U.S. Department of
Justice and The Drug Enforcement Administration during the National Take Back Initiative.
The event was held at the Farmers Market on Saturday, September 25 th , 2010.
Since the inception of the prescription drug turn in program in May, the department has
collected 152 pounds and one ounce of drugs by the end of the calendar year. All of these
drugs have been incinerated at a Spokane, Washington facility. This cooperative effort
between the City and the community has been a remarkable accomplishment to both protect
our environment and impede the abuse of prescription drugs through our area.
4. During 2010 the police department participated in eleven (11) Idaho Transportation
Department traffic mobilizations. During these traffic emphasis patrols both on-duty along
with off-duty officers on grant funded overtime concentrated education and enforcement
efforts on aggressive driving, pedestrian due care and caution, seat belt compliance,
distracted driving, school zone safety, arresting those driving under the influence with the
emphasis on reducing accident related injuries, and traffic collisions. Traffic Officer Bruce
Lovell scheduled and coordinated all department mobilizations. His outstanding
organizational deployment efforts during 2010 were recognized by the Idaho Transportation
Department in December when Sergeant Ted Piche with the Lewiston Police Department
(area ITD representative) presented Officer Lovell with a challenge coin in a ceremony at the
department.
• Dedicated on-duty mobilization time during 2010 was 864.5 hours. As a result the
department earned $9,200 in incentive funds which purchased digital pocket recorders,
digital cameras, and portable breath testing devices. Officers assigned to directed patrols
made 1192 traffic contacts, which resulted in three warrant arrests, eighteen drug or
alcohol arrests, eighteen suspended drivers, 109 speeding infractions, and 99 insurance
violations.
• The department received $15,123 in grant funds during the calendar year from ITD which
allowed off-duty officers to work overtime traffic emphasis patrols focused on all the
activities listed above.
Traffic Officer Bruce Lovell’s commitment, determination, and attention to opportunities
resulted in a substantial proliferation of traffic safety, education, and enforcement activities
which would not have been accomplished without his commendable contribution in this
specialty position.
5. The 6 th Annual Officer Newbill Safety Fair was held on June 5 at Eastside Marketplace from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. The City of Moscow and the Moscow Police Department partnered with
other sponsoring agencies and organizations to schedule this event each year. This event is
free to the public and is one of the department’s keynote community policing efforts directed
toward children’s safety and education. Activities at the Safety Fair included:
MILK Software, managing data on lost kids, the first step in the Amber Alert process.
Child Digital IDs and Fingerprint Kits, DNA Kits: 300 kits were distributed.
Water Safety Information
Bike Rodeo Safety Training

Bike Inspections by Paradise Creek Bicycles
Gun Locks: 55 handed out to community members.
Car Seat Safety Checks: 67 seats were inspected as well as 22 new child seats provided to
parents to replace old seats or installed for newborns.
Bike helmet fitting and allocation: 266 children helmets distributed at the fair and 51
coupons given to parents to redeem at Paradise Creek Bicycles for additional helmets.
Free bicycle helmet (S.H.I.E.L.D.) and car seat (W.H.A.L.E.) emergency information
stickers: 300 SHIELD and 300 WHALE stickers were distributed to parents.
Hot dogs and snacks provided by the Rotary Club & Food Services of America
Sponsors of the event include the City of Moscow, Eastside Marketplace, Safe Routes to
School, Paradise Creek Bicycles, Moscow-Pullman Daily News, Idaho State Parks &
Recreation, Gritman Medical Center, Rotary International, Moscow Volunteer Fire
Department, ZFUN 106, Army National Guard, University of Idaho, Staples, NRS, Moscow
Police Department, Avista, Moscow Chamber of Commerce, Kimberling Insurance Agency
and Wells Fargo.
The Moscow Police Department is committed to keeping the City of Moscow and the
University of Idaho a safe and peaceful community. Our department members recognize and
value the responsibility of serving our community in a respectful and helpful manner and the
importance of preserving the public trust as avowed in our oath of office and code of ethics.
The department is especially thankful to our supportive community and their involvement for
ensuring mission success. We are also appreciative and understand we could not fulfill our
obligations without the vital assistance of the Mayor, City Council, and fellow City
departments.
We have a unique opportunity and obligation through our profession to be a responsive, caring,
and ethical representative of our City government. Our core values of integrity, compassion,
quality, pride, and service expresses our conduct and relationship to those we have sworn to
serve.
David J. Duke
Chief of Police
Protecting our Community with Commitment, Honor, & Integrity

Lieutenant Dave Lemitz
The Campus Division of the Moscow Police Department provides police services to the campus
community and serves as the liaison between the University of Idaho and the Moscow Police
Department. The goal of the Campus Division is to develop an active community policing
partnership with students, staff, faculty, and administration of the University of Idaho. This
partnership ensures the University of Idaho campus is a safe and fun place to study, work, live
and recreate.
In 2010 the Campus Division was comprised of two Campus Community Policing Officers;
Officer Joe Knickerbocker and Cpl. Lindsay McIntosh. The Campus Division operates from the
Commons building located in the core of the University of Idaho campus. Officer
Knickerbocker transferred back to operations in August of 2010 and Officer Bill Shields joined
the team as a Campus Community Policing Officer. The Campus Division also uses the services
of a Technical Reserve Crime Prevention Specialist, Tom Partington. Officers assigned to the
Campus Division are selected from volunteers within the Moscow Police Department. In 2010,
the Campus Division was commanded by Lt. Dave Lehmitz.

The Campus Division recorded a number of successes in 2010. The most significant success was
the City of Moscow was awarded the law enforcement contract for continued services to the
University of Idaho. The Moscow Police Department and the University of Idaho continued to
build on the 2009 commitment to a stronger response to sexual assaults and alcohol abuse.
Campus Officers worked in conjunction with University Student Affairs, Greek Life, and
Violence Prevention Programs by giving numerous awareness presentations to incoming
freshman students. The Campus Division also continued providing internships through the
Justice Studies Program. Other successes were the policing of special events, including Vandal
football, Vandal basketball, and the world famous Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival.
Cpl. Lindsey McIntosh
Officer Bill Shields
A key duty of the Campus Division is the maintenance of a safe campus environment. Crime
statistics gathered in 2010 reveal the University of Idaho remained an exceedingly safe campus.
The low crime rate at the University of Idaho is the direct result of the continued interaction
between the Moscow Police Department, students, the faculty, staff, and administration of the
University of Idaho. Campus Division personnel will continue to work closely with everyone on
campus to preserve the University of Idaho as one of the safest residential campuses in the
country.
The Campus Division’s Crime Prevention Specialist, Tom Partington, is trained in Crime
Prevention through Environmental Design. Partington can be reached by contacting the Moscow
Police Campus Division and provides this service as a private contractor.

DETECTIVE UNIT
Sergeant Bruce Fager
In December Sergeant Bruce Fager took over as the Detective Sergeant. During the 2010 year
the detective unit was supervised by Sgt. James Fry and investigated 185 cases. The unit
consisted of Corporal Scot Gleason, Cpl. Marr and Sgt. Fry. Last year the detective unit
investigated 153 Computer/Cell phone forensics cases. The ability to forensically download
computer and cell phone information continued to prove valuable during 2010.
In 2010 Cpl. Bob Marr resigned and Cpl. Scot Gleason took over many of the duties provided by
Cpl. Marr. Cpl. Gleason deals with all computer and cell phone forensic needs that the police
department encounters.

Cpl. Scot Gleason
Cpl. Gleason is a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Cpl. Gleason
continues to investigate child pornography and enticement crimes. The task force provides
resources for educational programs that are accessible to our community to detect and prevent
crimes against children associated with internet activities. Chief Weaver was a sitting member of
the Idaho ICAC Executive Board and has made numerous contributions on training programs
and budget appropriate.
Dave Lehmitz, Lieutenant
Campus Division Commander

Lieutenant Paul Kwiatkowski
The Operations Division is responsible for responding to all calls for service, patrol functions,
the Field Training Officer Program, roll call training, Crime Prevention, Bicycle Patrol, Traffic /
Motor Unit, and our Self-Sponsor Level I Reserve Program. At the end of 2010, this division
was staffed with one lieutenant, three sergeants, four corporals and fourteen officers. Patrol
officers worked three ten-hour shifts to provide twenty-four hour community policing to area
residents. Officers worked a total of 4,272 shifts throughout the year, resulting in 42,720 workhours
between the following rotations:
Day Shift:
Swing Shift:
Graveyard Shift:
7 A.M. to 5 P.M.
5 P.M. to 3 A.M.
9 P.M. to 7 A.M.
The Operations Division incorporated a variety of specialized approaches to patrol the City of
Moscow. Officers patrolled the city with ten marked police vehicles and two Harley Davidson
Motor Units. In addition to motorized vehicles the bicycle trained officers pedaled a distance of
1016 bike miles. Officers conducted 7,529 business checks and made 33,151 citizen contacts.
Statistics:
During 2010, the Moscow Police Department generated 12,013 case numbers. Officers made
5,986 traffic stops and issued 1,772 uniform citations for traffic offenses. In addition, officers
issued another 890 uniform citations for criminal offenses. There were a total of 99 arrests for
defendants driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Finally, patrol officers issued 1,184
parking citations.

The following table is prioritized based on the type of service requested and number of officers
required:
TYPE OF INCIDENT RESPONSES TYPE OF INCIDENT RESPONSES
Loud Noise Complaints: 779 Trespassing Calls: 180
Suspicious/Prowler Calls 596 Agency Assists: 222
Accident Calls: 720 Burglary Calls: 195
Business Alarms: 465 Domestics/CPOR Violations: 207
Disturbance/Fight Calls: 565 911 Hang-up Calls 266
Animal Related Calls: 287 Found Property: 424
Traffic Hazards: 194 Threatening/Harassing Calls: 238
Theft/Shoplifter Calls: 526 VIN Checks: 144
Parking Complaints: 456 Traffic Offenses 678
Ambulance/Medical Calls: 543 Drug Related calls: 202
Mental Health Transports: 31 ID Checks: 50
Vehicle Impounds/Releases: 46 Fraud/Forgery Calls: 109
Malicious Injury/Vandalism: 277 Alcohol Offenses: 256
Abandon Vehicles: 228 Runaway/Missing Persons: 71
U of I Related Calls: 2042 Firearm Offenses: 31
Civil Calls: 342 Stolen/Recovered Vehicles: 30
Fire Alarms/Calls 127 Intoxicated Persons: 79
Welfare Checks: 369 Sex Offense Calls: 26
Officers responded to seven hundred twenty reports of traffic collisions during the calendar year.
Two hundred and seventy one of these accidents met the guidelines for State Accident Reports.
Of the two hundred and seventy one of the state reportable accidents, forty two resulted in
injuries requiring a medical response. The estimated total property damage for the two hundred
and seventy one accidents exceeded $406,500.00.
Officer arrested 36 suspects on felony charges. Two hundred and seventy nine individuals were
incarcerated on misdemeanor charges, 99 of these were for driving under the influence and 59
individuals were apprehended for arrest warrants issued throughout the United States.
Officers wrote 1,772 traffic summons in 2010. The following graph breaks down how they were
issued.
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144 4358 1184

Warnings given by officers indicate educational discretion was applied at 73 percent of all traffic
violator interactions.
Traffic / Motor Unit
The mission of the traffic unit is to address traffic issues using education, environmental issues,
engineering, and enforcement. Officer Lovell was responsible to identify areas in Moscow with
traffic issues and worked with the City of Moscow Street and Engineering departments on
solutions. In 2010 Officer Lovell was responsible for 638 traffic stops issuing a total of 319
traffic citations. Warnings given indicated education discretion 50% of all his stops. In addition
to his traffic responsibilities he handled 353 calls for service. Officer Lovell also worked in
conjunction with the Idaho Transportation Department traffic enforcement programs. For the
year 2010 Officer Lovell received over $9,000.00 in grant funding used to pay overtime and
purchase additional equipment directly related to traffic enforcement from the Idaho
Transportation Department.
Field Training Officer Program
Our Field Training Program is constructed to blend training acquired at the Peace Officers
Standards and Training Academy with the commitments and obligations of an officer assigned to
patrol duty. The police recruit is assigned to sixteen weeks of extensive training and evaluation
by Field Training Officers. The recruits are critiqued daily on their performance in thirty-one
divergent fields.
School Resource /Crime Prevention Officer
In 2010 Officer Jesse Applehans was assigned as the Crime Prevention and School Resource
Officer. The School Resource Officer position continues to be a valuable asset to our
community and to the Moscow School District. The mission of the School Resource Officer is
to be the primary police responder to school-related calls and requests. Officer Applehans has
developed a professional relationship between the school district and the police department.
As our Crime Prevention Officer this past year Officer Applehans spearheaded the department’s
tenth annual Citizen Police Academy and he was a key player in the annual “Officer Newbill
Kids Safety Fair”. He has continued to provide talks to community organizations, make public
service announcements and press releases to keep our community informed on specific topics
related to crime prevention.
Bike Officer Program
At the end of 2010 the department had nine dedicated officers trained for bike patrol who
pedaled a total of 1,016 miles. These officers are not only great ambassadors for the department
but the community as well. This program is a proven asset to the department. Bike officers gave
safety talks to community organizations, participate in the annual “Officer Newbill Kids Safety
Fair and provide dedicated security to special events.

Latah County Drug Court
Lieutenant Kwiatkowski continues to bring the law enforcement perspective to drug court as our
department representative. This court meets bi-monthly and manages cases. Through this
valuable community policing initiative, the department assists Probation and Parole with random
curfew check and home searches to name a few, but our most important role is our input to the
court in reference to our daily interactions with the clients.
The court consists of several disciplines; psychologists, social workers, and attorneys, each
offering a different point of view to the issues brought to the table. Our corporate knowledge is
based on the input from all of the law enforcement agencies partnered through Whitcom. Our
contribution provides the court with valuable information on client’s recent involvement with
law enforcement. For many of the clients of Drug Court this is possibly their last chance at
changing their lives. During 2010, the drug court admitted eleven new clients for a total of
twenty-six associates. Eleven of the twenty-six associates graduated from the program. Nine of
the clients were enrolled in school and exceled by receiving good grades. By the end of 2010 all
associates were actively employed. One year of treatment and supervising a drug court client
costs $4,500. When contrasted to housing an inmate in the county jail at $18,500 per year or
$30,000 in the state prison system this program demonstrates it value and outstanding
accomplishment. The police department’s commitment to the Latah County Drug Court is
positive and helps ensure its success.
Paul Kwiatkowski, Lieutenant
Operations Division Commander

Lieutenant James Fry
Lieutenant James Fry
In December, Sergeant James Fry was promoted to lieutenant and started his transition to
become the Support Services Commander as part of the department’s reorganization beginning
January 1, 2011.
During 2010 the Support Services Division was supervised by the Assistant Chief. A.C. Duke
supported the Chief in planning, directing, and organizing the operations of the department.
Along with having administrative oversight of the two divisions, the Assistant Chief had direct
supervision over the Records Unit, Parking Enforcement, Administrative Sergeant, Animal
Control, and coordination with the Whitcom Communications Center for E-911 and dispatching.
Functional areas the Assistant Chief was accountable for included budgetary oversight, policy
review and revision, department accreditation, and media relations.
The department continues to remain active in local collaborative community activities.
Operational partners for 2010 included the Child Abuse Task Force, A Child is Missing
Incorporated, National Tactical Officers Association, National Animal Control Association,
Latah County Local Emergency Planning Committee, Law Enforcement Information Exchange,
Rocky Mountain Information Network, Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force,
Volunteers in Police Services, Latah County Violence Response Task Force, Latah Youth
Advisory Council, Region II Critical Incident Task Force and the Quad-Cities Drug Task Force.
The job description for the Animal Control Officer was revised in 2010 and reclassified as a
Code Enforcement Officer. This reclassification information was forwarded to BDPA who
performed a job evaluation analysis and recommended an adjustment on the Kinds and Levels
pay grade chart from position three (3) to position four (4).
At the end of 2010, this office was staffed with an assistant chief, one sergeant, one records
supervisor, two records technicians, two parking enforcement specialists, one code enforcement,
and five volunteer front lobby receptionists.

RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Jackie Lovell
Records Supervisor Jackie Lovell managed 11,944 case records during 2010. During 2010 the
department recorded 141 new bike licenses and issued 108 dog licenses. Following up on false
business alarms the records section was able to recover $2,445.00 for expenses in responding to
malfunctioning or employee error alarms. Another $15,823.66 was collected for reimbursement
to the City for vehicle impounds and tow charges related to arrests, abandon vehicles, or parking
tows.
Kirstin Meyer
Tim Smalldridge
The records technicians are responsible for public service assistance through the front lobby.
Tim Smalldridge and Kirstin Meyer provide exceptional customer service in this function. The
front lobby service hours are from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Services offered by
our records technicians are phone inquiries and transfers, freedom of information requests,
receiving and recording parking citations and fines, processing false alarms, tracking abandon
and towed vehicles, balancing the cash register receipts, criminal history checks, Idaho Law
Enforcement Telecommunication System (ILETS) entries and purges, NIBRS statistical
reporting, and posting the daily press log. They also perform numerous other record keeping
duties as well as manage a myriad of requests by department members and the public.

The records technicians receive assistance at the front lobby from our volunteer reception
personnel. During 2010 we had five volunteers who participated in the program. Dave Benson,
Bill Brocklesby, Jean Knierim, Jeremy Foster and Teressa Smith devoted 391 volunteer hours to
serve their community and our department.
Jackie Lovell supervises all the data entry into our Spillman records system and forwards all our
information to the Idaho State Police who generate our criminal statistics.
PRELIMINARY 2010 CRIME DATA

PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE MANAGEMENT
Mariah Atkinson
In her second year as Property Manager, Mariah Atkinson booked 2,100 pieces of property into
our Property Room. She released 419 pieces of property to responsible parties while destroying
710 items of contraband. 59 pieces of evidence were sent to Idaho state crime labs for forensic
examination. Mariah prepared 27 items for viewing for either legal proceedings or identification
and copied 73 video/audio cassettes for court officials.
The department organized two internet based auctions during the year. The Spring on-line
auction occurred from May 4 th through May 11 st with 148 items being auctioned generating
$11,524.11 in revenue after expenses. The Fall auction occurred from the 19 th of October
through the 26 th of November, generating $13,863.98 in revenue from 149 items. The on-line
process continues to demonstrate a more efficient use of resources to dispose of surplus property
while bringing in additional revenues for the General Fund.
Mariah tracks all uniform allowance requests and prepares worksheets on uniform funds
distributed for the department. Mariah is cross training with Records Supervisor Jackie Lovell
and through their assiduous efforts delivers competent records and evidence management
services.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERGEANT
Sergeant Danny Bruce
On May 1, 2010 Sergeant Danny Bruce took over the responsibilities of the Administrative
Sergeant. Sgt. Bruce oversees Parking Enforcement and Code Enforcement. Other
administrative duties include being responsible for scheduling and processing training requests,
developing training curriculum, performing pre-employment background checks, conducting
internal administrative investigations, managing the 6.34 acre firearms training facility and is the
department’s range master.
During the calendar year, Sergeant Bruce scheduled and processed forty-eight specialized
training schools to account for 1,245 hours of training. Of these schools, five were leadership
schools attended by twelve supervisors that encompassed subject matter across a spectrum from
first line supervision to executive development accumulating to over 156 training hours. A total
of fifteen members of our special response team/riot control team acquired 232 hours of training
to improve skills in high-risk operations. Detectives participated in 242 hours of training in
investigative schools to gain knowledge or improve expertise in managing and examination of
felony incidents. Four officers attended 32 hours of police mountain bike training to become
certified to ride mountain bikes on patrol. Twelve field patrol schools were attended by twentyfour
officers which included interview and interrogation, street crimes, motorcycle operations,
emergency vehicle operations, drug interdiction, field training, street survival and Amber Alert
procedures.

PARKING ENFORCEMENT
Diane Erickson
Chris Gilbertson
For fiscal year 2010, revenues for parking fines and vehicle boots totaled $134,870.00. Another
$12,505.00 was collected for parking permits. We continued to use the “Credit Bureau” in
Lewiston as our collection agency for overdue parking citations. During the year they were
successful in collecting $2,705.00 on parking citations past due by more than six months.
The City of Moscow restructured the green parking permit management. By doing this the city
has improved parking availability in the downtown area to business owners, their employees and
customers. This has resulted in an affordable parking solution.
The two automated parking ticketeers continue to be very efficient by digitally downloading
citations into the AIMS computer software saving time on data entry. The tickeeters have been a
benefit to the record technicians and save on paper cost and reducing entry errors.
Diane Erickson is entering her sixth year with the department and Christopher Gilbertson was
hired on August 10, 2009 to fill the vacancy created by the promotion of Kirstin Meyer. One
supplemental duty assignment tasked to Parking Enforcement at the end of 2010 was to actively
patrol the city streets for abandon vehicles. This duty was in concurrence with recommendations
made by the Snow Removal Task Force and the designation of snow routes. After the first
measurable snow fall during the first week of December, fifty-seven vehicles were identified as
possible abandons. Forty-five were moved after first notification, twelve were issued tickets and
only one had to be towed because of the diligent efforts on the part of Diane and Chris.

CODE ENFORCEMENT
Kristin Graham
Kristin Graham continued in her seventh year as our Code Enforcement officer. Kristin
Graham’s main responsibility focuses on animal cases, with emphasis on code violations
pertaining to dogs. During 2010 she responded or assisted in 698 animal related calls. Of those,
55 were related to vicious dog incidents. In addition to animal incidents, Kristin responded to 56
weed complaints, 192 abandon bicycle retrievals, and she investigated 43 snow complaints
because of sidewalk obstructions. A separate responsibility that Kristin performs exceptionally
as our Code Enforcement officer is to deploy our radar trailer throughout the City. She was able
to deploy the trailer 106 days during the year. This essential tool is a key part of our traffic and
community policing efforts to reduce accidents, bring awareness to speed limits, and make our
streets safe.
The department continues to work in a partnership though a personal services agreement with the
Humane Society of the Palouse. The City of Moscow supports the Animal Shelter with fiscal
funds to keep the shelter functional. For fiscal year 09-10 the City of Moscow distributed
$42,600.00 to support personnel costs for the Humane Society, $10,000 was allocated for shelter
utilities. Sanitation expenses were set at $2,950.00, and $5,000.00 was spent for building
maintenance.
For the year the Animal Shelter took in 380 cats and 463 dogs. The shelter was able to return 28
cats and 290 dogs to their owners. In addition, 332 cats and 167 dogs were adopted.

Administrative Assistant
Kathleen Kinman
Kathleen Kinman commemorated her seventh anniversary in 2010 as our administrative
assistant. She provides daily executive support to the command staff and organizational resource
acquisition for the department. During 2010, Kathy processed 39 street closure authorizations,
227 catering permits, 121 daycare fingerprints and background applications, 35 police patch
requests and one discharge of a firearm permit. Each week she sends out 20 citizen surveys and
processes these feedback records to acknowledge outstanding performance and identify areas of
improvement.
She created an “Officer of the Month” award after joining the department and has continued this
practice by providing incentives and awards. She personally contributes various food and drink
provisions on a weekly basis and maintains the kitchen so department members have a multitude
of menu and snack choices as well as keeping the coffee pots full and fresh.

WHITCOM COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
The City continued its seventh year of contracting all dispatching and E-911 responsibilities to
the Whitcom Communications Center in Pullman, Washington. The City expended $440,195.00
for fiscal year 2010 to Whitcom for police and fire dispatching services. Another $13,125.00
was paid to support Whitcom for access to the Idaho State Police for ILETS functions.
The partnership with Whitcom has provided the community of Moscow and the University of
Idaho with advanced support in many technical fields. Whitcom employs a mapping system
which provides dispatchers with overhead pictures of the address in question. They also use a
geographical information system (GIS) on Moscow in conjunction with the local cellular
telephone companies for locating cell phone calls. All cellular vendors are Phase II compliant
which gives a dispatcher the ability to pinpoint a 911 cell phone call within a 300 foot perimeter
of the location of the cell phone.
A City staff representative meets once a month with the Whitcom Executive Board to keep a
voice in dispatching matters and makes recommendations for improvements. City Supervisor
Gary Riedner is the City of Moscow ex-official board member and works closely with other
executive board members.
James Fry Jr.
Support Services Commander