2005 Annual Report - City of Downey

City of Downey
FUTURE UNLIMITED
January 2006
Mr. Gerald M. Caton
City Manager
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, California 90241
Dear Mr. Caton:
Representing the men and women of the Downey Police Department, I am honored and
proud to submit to you our 2005 Annual Report.
The Report contains a comprehensive overview of Department activities including
valuable traffic-related numbers and crime statistics. Downey experienced a 6%
decrease in crime from the year before, as measured by the FBI.
However, the underlying spirit of the Report is to capture the heart and true essence of
the Downey Police Department—our people and their endeavors and accomplishments.
This is a tradition that has been passed on to us by Department leaders who came
before, starting in 1957 when Ivan A. Robinson was hired as the City’s first Chief of
Police. That tradition was perpetuated by police chiefs who followed, including John C.
Finch, who retired in October after 30 years of inspirational public service, including six
years as chief.
I speak for all members of the Downey Police Department in conveying our thanks and
gratitude to all who have helped us fulfill our police services mission during the year,
including our City Council, fellow City departments, and to you and your staff.
Sincerely,
Roy Campos
Roy Campos
Chief of Police

THE YEAR IN REVIEW……………………..……………….................….1-5
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION…………………………………….………..6
PERSONNEL ROSTERS…………………………………………..…...….....7-9
FAREWELL/WELCOME…………………………………………………..…….10
STATISTICAL DATA…………………………………………………….………11
FBI INDEX CRIMES…………………………………………………………..…12
RECORDS…………………………………………………………………..……...13
COMMENDATIONS............................……………………………………..14
SPECIAL RECOGNITION……………………..……………………………….15
DOWNEY POLICE DEPARTMENT
10911 BROOKSHIRE AVE
DOWNEY, CA 90241

1
Recruitment was a major focus of department efforts this past
year. In July of this year, the Police Department’s management
team held an off-site meeting to discuss various strategies for
recruiting qualified police officer candidates in the competitive
Southern California environment. A multi-pronged approach
was developed that encouraged both lateral candidates to
switch over to Downey P.D. and off-the-street candidates to
apply.
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The Special Enforcement Team (SET) has aggressively
recruited police officers at a number of different venues, including job fairs at nearby
military facilities, schools and colleges. We foresee, by targeting groups such as the
military, obtaining highly
motivated and focused applicants. This past year has realized candidates having a
greater success rate during the background process (pass rate of 27% versus last
year’s 12%). Some of this is attributable to the structure and discipline of former
military personnel. In addition, posters and flyers were designed and distributed at
various locations. Local businesses posted flyers and posted our recruitment
messages on their marquee signs. Many may have seen our five-minute recruitment
interview on local cable
television or have visited our
website.
SET has processed 91
police employee applicants
during the last year. While
this number is down from the
previous year, more
applicants have been
successful. This is directly
attributable to greater
success in the background
process. In addition, they
have processed in excess of
260 police permits and
conducted over 175 alcohol
compliance checks at local
businesses.

2
In July, Downey Detectives, in cooperation with investigators
from the Recording Industry of America (RIAA) and the Motion
Picture Association of America (MPAA), initiated an investigation
into a complaint of sales of unauthorized, pirated music CDs and
DVD movies at the swap meet held at Warren High School. The
investigation resulted in the arrest of seven persons and the
seizure of approximately 325 DVD movies and 2400 music CDs.
Subsequently, the RIAA and MPAA presented several detectives
and their supervisors with “Gold Album” plaques in appreciation
for their efforts in combating music and video piracy.
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In May, ten new members of the FBI Gang Task Force came to our department for field
training in the area of Gang Recognition and Suppression. The training was provided by
Downey detectives. Several members of our Gang Unit are recognized experts and
regularly share their expertise with other agencies. Because of the increase in gangrelated
crimes, this type of training is particularly beneficial to law enforcement and the
officers that patrol the neighborhoods suppressing crime.
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Since the late 80s, the Downey Police
Department Narcotics Unit has had a
close working relationship with FBI
agents assigned to narcotics
enforcement. Downey detectives have
been assigned to federal task forces
and have worked many major cases in
the region. This relationship continues
today. The Downey Narcotics Unit is
currently being used to train new FBI
agents assigned to narcotics
enforcement in the Los Angeles region.
These new agents work with our unit
for a period of six weeks before
returning to their office for permanent
assignment. Several agents have been
trained by our detectives during the
past year.

3
In 2005, the police Communications Center answered a total
of 29,399 9-1-1 calls for service. Of those calls, over 98%
were answered in under 16 seconds (four rings).
In April, the Communications Center’s telephone server was
upgraded enabling us to track the number of incoming calls
to our seven-digit business lines. From May 1st to December
31st, Communications Operators received over 111,000 calls
to these business lines.
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In its continuing effort to preserve the Department’s integrity, the Professional
Standards Unit took an active role in the areas of internal audits, force incident reviews,
and personnel investigations. Additionally, the Unit expanded its responsibilities in 2005
by incorporating Advanced Officer Training, necessitating the addition of a part-time
civilian Training Coordinator. In keeping with the increased demands of the Professional
Standards Unit, a Sergeant was added to carry out the functions of the Unit under the
direction of the Professional Standards Lieutenant.
Some of the accomplishments of the Professional Standards Unit in 2005 include:
Coordinating state mandated training for all the Department’s sworn personnel below
the rank of Lieutenant. Known as Perishable Skills Training, personnel
received advanced instruction in safe driving techniques and force options
utilizing state-of-the-art-simulators.
Reviewing a total of 74 force incidents involving officers. Of the 4,402 arrests
officers made in 2005 (202 higher than the previous year) less than 2%
necessitated that force be utilized. Additionally, Tasers were deployed in 19% of force
incidents and proved to be an effective tool at reducing injuries to officers and
combative suspects.
Disseminating training recommendations on several of the force incidents
reviewed. The Unit also circulated training bulletins used to inform Department
personnel of recent changes to policy or law.
Conducting follow-up audits in both the Property Room and MDC (Mobile Data
computer) usage in order to ensure compliance with Department policy.

4
In 2005, The Downey Police Department, under the strict guidelines of P.O.S.T. (Peace
Officer Standards and Training) began the process of re-certification of its Training
Manual. All California Law Enforcement agencies are required to submit their Training
Manuals for inspection and approval every two years. This process can take up to six
months to complete.
The Downey Police Department takes great pride in maintaining a training program that
is up-to-date and adheres to the guidelines set forth by The Commission on Peace
Officer Standards and Training. Because of this, The Downey Police Department’s
Training Manual was sent to P.O.S.T. for approval and received certification on the first
submission.
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The Downey Police Department Field Training Program has a total of 22 P.O.S.T.
Certified Field Training Officers. After a recruit is hired, he or she must successfully
complete six months of Police Academy training before entering our training program.
The 18-week program, which is supervised by a Field Training Officer, includes traffic
enforcement, report writing, verbal communications, tactics, court testimony and
enforcement of state and local laws. Peace Officers Standards and Training require
that a trainee complete 12 weeks of post-academy training before they can be certified
as a sworn Police Officer in the State of California. The Downey Police Department
requires 18 weeks of
training, which far exceeds
the State requirements.
In the past year, four new
officers successfully
completed over 1,880
hours of training. The
Department’s Field Training
Program is committed to
producing the finest and
most qualified, competently
trained officers for the City
of Downey.

5
Since introducing the Taser (less-lethal) weapon to our patrol force in 2003, officers
have shared the devices from shift to shift due to the limited quantity in our inventory.
However, because officers have successfully deployed the Taser in numerous incidents
involving combative and/or fleeing suspects, and because the Tasers have established
themselves as an effective tool toward reducing both officer and suspect injuries, the
Department expanded its Taser deployment in 2005 by providing a Taser to every
officer on patrol. The new complement of Tasers are also more compact, making them
easier for officers to carry.
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During 2005, the Code Enforcement Unit concluded over 2,000 investigations
involving violations of building, health, housing, licensing, water quality, commercial and
planning codes. Code Enforcement works actively to reduce threats to life-safety
caused by illegal habitation, homeless encampments, and hazardous materials.
Members of the Unit are currently working with Police Neighborhood Preservation
teams to reduce blight and crime within designated Preservation Areas.

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Chief of Police
Campos, Roy**
Secretary to the Chief
of Police
Wild, Patricia N.
Captain
Esteves, Jerry R.**
Executive Secretary
Reyes, Luz M.
Lieutenant
Heckel, James M.
McCulloch, William J.
Sergeant
Olson, Ronald D.
Patrick, Randall C.
Special Enforcement Team
Boggs, Garth C., Cpl.
Loughner, Scott R.
Training Coordinator
Vazquez, Yesenia, G.
Records Supervisor
Hughes, Marilynn C. **
Police Records Specialist I
Christiansen, Patricia A.
Doyle, Brandi A. P/T
Dutot, Margaret E.
Henson, Jessica W., P/T
Kohatsu, Momi N.
Lizarraga, Denice R., P/T
Lopez, Adriana
Pungdumri, Viyarat
Silveira, Linda D.
Wilson, Cheryl A.
Police Records Specialist II
Rodriguez, Maria
Williams, Lynette M. P/T
Volunteer
Taylor, Bette
Stenographer P/T
Babilius, Charlene B.
Lino, Lavender K.
Neely, Merrilee M.
Robles, Denise L.
Watanabe, Margo S.
Police Aide I P/T
Vasquez, Vanessa
Senior Code Enforcement
Officer
Eggert, Joseph F.
Administrative Clerk I
Faulkner, Marie C.
Code Enforcement Officer
Detterich, Mark V. P/T
Seib, Vicki E.
Walker, Edward S.
Weinrich, Robert L.
Zia, Amir A.
Neighborhood Preservation
Coordinator
Galvan, Mark J.
Chaplains
Guerra, Mario (Volunteer)
Kravig, Glenn (Volunteer)
Lopez, Manuel (Volunteer)
Network Engineer
Parker, Craig D.
Police Officer Recruit
Edwards, Douglas P.
Mendoza, Peter
**Promotions in 2005

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Captain
Miller, Michael J.
Secretary
Mangold, Katherine G. **
Lieutenant
Charles, Carl D.
Sergeant
Calhoun, Jeffrey L.
Murray, Leslie R.
Wells, Randy R.
Investigator
Aubuchon, Steven R., Cpl.
Baker, Brian D., Cpl.
Del Rio, Robert, Cpl.
Galindo, Mark A., Cpl.
Gatfield, Sam W., Cpl.
Griffin, Jeffrey P., Cpl.
Hansen, Christopher P., Cpl.
Hidalgo, Dwayne A., Cpl.
Hill, Jeffrey J., Cpl.
Koppes, Paul J., Cpl.
McCullah, Herbert E. III, Cpl.
Medina, Lorraine, Cpl.
Parino, Michael V., Cpl.
Price, Jerry A., Cpl.
Salazar, Raul, Cpl.
Sanchez, Javier, Cpl.
Villegas, Maria A., Cpl.
Zimmerman, David K., Cpl.
Sr. Forensic Specialist
Fitz-Gerald, Gail M.
Forensic Specialist
Hiler, Ted
Stickely, Christine M.
Martinez, Gladys E., Intern P/T
Police Assistant
Cole, Leisure L.
Medina, Luis
Police Aide I P/T
Rendon, Brittany N.
**Promotions in 2005

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Captain
Dryer, Mark A.
Secretary
Gill, Darita P.
Lieutenant
Garza, Stephen D.
Griffin, Gregory N. **
Pruitt, Terry A.
Rego, Phillip R. **
Sergeant
Ballou, Richard L.
Cooper, Dwayne **
Irizabal, Alex M.
Kelly, Edward A. **
McDaniel, Mark **
Mendoza, Kathleen M.
Milligan, Dean R.
Murray, Dan R.
Romero, Ralph J.
Toledo, Gilbert
Accident Investigator
Gutierrez, Rocio, Cpl.
Motor Officer
Bauer, Anthony B., Cpl.
Haxton, Mark L., Cpl.
McNeill, Rodney J., Cpl.
Miller, Perry S., Cpl.
Penrose, Sean P., Cpl.
Raymond, Allan W., Cpl.
Walton, James M., Cpl.
Patrol Officer
Aldridge, David B.
Bedoka, Christopher
Bejines, Carlos H.
Brazil, Adrian R.
Brown, William D.
Bustos, Jose A.
Chamberlin, Peter L.
Devine, Tristine M.
Dillow, Donald R.
Doyle, Dustin R .
Galindo, Michael H.
Garcia, Michelle
Gee, Ronald E., Cpl.
Gellis, Yolanda
Goeckner, Terence L., Cpl.
Gomez, Jose J.
Hano, Edward F.
Huang, Stanley
Joy, Leandra M.
Kautz, William J.
Kendall, Kevin L., Cpl.
Klevos, Jason P.
Kroll, Norman G., Cpl.
Kurtz, Christopher J.
Lacy, Leigh M., Cpl.
Lau, Timothy Y.
Llamas, Jose
Lockwood, Todd M.
Maher, Christopher L.
Massie, Gerald W., Cpl.
McCaster, Kevin D., Cpl.
Pelayo, Jaime J., Cpl.
Pope, Michael R., Cpl.
Prentice, Justin E.
Quinonez, Rolando L.
Roberts, Ethan L.
Rodriguez, Alejandro M.
Rosario, Vincent R.
Runyan, Scott I.
Samano, Daniel J., Cpl.
Sherman, Boady L., Cpl.
Shockey, Richard S., Cpl.
Stroup, Lawrence B.
Tuttle, Richard W., Cpl.
Villegas, Angel
Weinrich, Nathan T.
Welander, Bernard A.
Yarbrough Joanne M.
Yepes, Jonathan A.
Police Assistant
Bruner, Jeana M.
Diers, Barbara A.
Meteyor, Toshiba M.
Perez, Alicia
Smith, David A.
Dispatch Supervisor
Calhoun, Heidi H.
Communications Operator
Butler, Sheri Beth G.
Casados, Lisa M.
Coyne, James E. P/T
Feliz, Terry A.
Flinn, Brian M.
Foster, Rhonda D.
Ruiz, Maribel
Ruiz, Marisa F.
Shore, Melinda K. P/T
Uva, Marie A. P/T
Wells, Margarita
Parking Enforcement
Melcarek, Mary A.
Roldan, Vincent B.
Police Aide I P/T
Bonilla, Brian M.
Chaidez, Bryan
Estrada, Jason R.
Guzman, Jane
Hernandez, Carlos
Hernandez, Michael
Ruiz, Jessica E.
Olivas, Carmen Soler
Villagrana, Crystal M.
**Promotions in 2005

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RECENTLY ONBOARD
JASON R. ESTRADA, Police Aide January 3, 2005
STANLEY HUANG, Police Officer Recruit February 14, 2005
WILLIAM D. BROWN, Police Officer Recruit February 23, 2005
MICHAEL F. HERNANDEZ, Police Aide P/T March 20, 2005
ALEJANDRO M. RODRIGUEZ, Police Officer Recruit March 28, 2005
JESSICA E. RUIZ, Police Aide P/T June 6, 2005
YESENIA G. VAZQUEZ, Police Aide P/T July 18, 2005
JANE GUZMAN, Police Aide P/T July 18, 2005
DOUGLAS P. EDWARDS, Police Officer Recruit September 5, 2005
PETER MENDOZA, Police Officer Recruit September 12, 2005
BRITTANY N. RENDON, Police Aide P/T September 21, 2005
ALICIA PEREZ, Police Assistant October 10, 2005
BRYAN CHAIDEZ , Police Aide P/T October 17, 2005
CARLOS A. HERNANDEZ, Police Aide P/T October 17, 2005
VANESSA M. VASQUEZ, Police Aide P/T November 7, 2005
MICHELLE GARCIA, Police Officer December 12, 2005
RETIRED
STEVEN J. GARCIA, Police Officer January 18, 2005
MICHAEL T. BLACKSTAD, Police Officer March 2, 2005
RONALD B. NORMAN, Corporal April 30, 2005
LAURA L. WILSON, Code Enforcement Officer August 11, 2005
GLENN T. BURNEY, Police Officer September 1, 2005
KEITH R. BIARNESEN, Corporal September 1, 2005
GEORGE L. MYERS, Code Enforcement Officer September 30, 2005
LORRAINE A. HARRISON, Records Supervisor October 3, 2005
JOHN C. FINCH, Chief of Police October 28, 2005
STEVEN J. GUTHRIE, Sergeant November 3, 2005
RESIGNED
JACQUELINE R. DIAZ, Police Aide P/T April 7, 2005
JULIA GUITRON, Stenographer April 16, 2005
DEBORAH A. CURTIS, Secretary May 6, 2005
LISA M. ZIMMERMAN, Communications Operator May 9, 2005
TOSH D. TIPTON, Police Officer June 1, 2005
MAGALI GUEVARA, Police Aide P/T July 21, 2005
KAREN PETERSEN, Forensic Specialist August 9, 2005
ILEANA INFANTE, Secretary August 9, 2005
ROSEMARY TUCKETT, Police Records Specialist I August 12, 2005
HAILEY S. BEHRENS, Communications Operator October 26, 2005
SUSAN R. SCIRE , Police Assistant November 26, 2005
CAROLINA P. AGUILAR, Police Aide P/T December 20, 2005

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1995-2005
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
COLLISION REPORTS
Fatal 4 9 2 7 2 3 9 3 2 3 5
Injury 374 344 352 436 416 440 477 458 469 489 489
Property Damage 795 700 695 689 581 401 415 400 566 882 829
Hit and Run 235 222 283
TOTAL COLLSIONS 1,173 1,053 1,049 1,132 999 844 901 861 1,272 1,596 1,601
REPORTED CRIMES
& INCIDENTS
14,709 14,136 14,501 14,241 14,385 13,941 13,891 12,297 13,933 14,129 14,139
TRAFFIC CITATIONS
Moving 17,613 20,010 18,350 18,924 20,205 20,685 16,237 16,939 14,427 16,001 16,872
Non-Moving 15,065 20,012 22,014 20,777 24,845 24,777 24,504 31,042 31,184 26,478 24,627
TOTAL VEHICLE 32,678 40,022 40,364 39,701 45,050 45,462 40,741 47,981 45,611 42,479 41,499
ARRESTS
Adult 3,324 3,250 3,398 3,527 3,379 4,152 3,857 3,906 2,648 3,297 3,434
Juvenile 783 910 1,192 1,224 948 904 810 879 703 931 968
TOTAL ARRESTS/
CITES
4,107 4,160 4,590 4,751 4,327 5,056 4,667 4,785 3,351 4,228 4,402

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1995-2005
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
HOMICIDE 7 7 7 6 9 4 5 1 4 0
RAPE 20 33 30 24 17 11 20 17 23 19
ROBBERY 353 318 303 269 228 177 208 195 216 238
AGGRAVATED
ASSAULT
198 232 133 136 127 148 200 270 257 192
BURGLARY 848 932 763 635 681 499 490 556 589 548
LARCENY-
THEFT
MOTOR
VEHICLE THEFT
2,096 2,077 1,965 1,890 1,606 1,430 1,793 1,595 1,818 2,109
1,269 1,185 1,247 1,186 978 811 999 1,064 1,178 1,113
TOTALS 4,791 4,784 4,448 4,146 3,646 3,080 3,715 3,698 4,085 4,219
2005
7
30
250
161
579
1,848
1,102
3,977
FBI Index Crimes
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

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RECORDS BUREAU
The Downey Police Department Records Bureau is comprised of Records Specialists
who work around the clock processing our City’s arrests and crimes into local, state and
national databases. Records Bureau Specialists must maintain a level of expertise in
each of these databases, knowing the criteria and coding that is critical to the entries
required. Accuracy and timeliness are paramount in this undertaking. The
Department of Justice tests and certifies each Records Specialist every two years.
Additionally, the Department of Justice regularly audits the Records Bureau to ensure
that accuracy and confidentiality are maintained.
In 2005, the Records Bureau processed 4,402 adult and juvenile arrests checking for
warrants and preparing court documentation. The Records Bureau processed 14,139
reports, coding and compiling the statistics required by State and Federal government.
These statistical reports are the main vehicle by which the City receives Federal and
State funding for its operation.
Included in the many other responsibilities handled by this Bureau are Missing Persons,
“Be-on-the-Lookout” telecommunications and Stolen Vehicle reports. Additionally,
Records Specialists respond to public requests for reports, vehicle releases, local
records checks, and information on arrested subjects. When females are arrested,
Records Specialists conduct the required pat-down search known as Matron Duty. At
times, Records Specialists provide care for the children of victims or arrestees.
The work performed by the Records Bureau is vital to the efficient functioning of the
Police Department. The Records Specialist is a unique position requiring extensive
knowledge, dedication, patience and a commitment to serve our community.

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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
On January 24, 2006, Corporal Terry Goeckner and Officer Jose Gomez
received Distinguished Service Awards for saving the life of a 2 1/2 year-old
boy who fell into a swimming pool. The boy was not breathing when found, but
Corporal Goeckner and Officer Gomez administered CPR until relieved by
paramedics. Their heroic efforts were credited with saving the boy’s life.
The Distinguished Service Award is the Department’s highest award for service
and was presented to Corporal Goeckner and Officer Gomez by Chief Roy
Campos at a Downey City Council Meeting.

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The Department is proud of the following individuals who were recognized
by community groups for their exemplary public service during 2005.
MASONIC LODGE
Annually, the Masonic Lodge honors members of the Police Department for their
outstanding public service to the City of Downey
Ted Hiler Justin Prentice Nathan Weinrich
Forensic Specialist Police Officer Police Officer
AMERICAN LEGION AWARD
In recognition of his service to the community, the American Legion honored:
Ronald Gee
Corporal
METROPOLITAN LODGE #352
At their annual Constitution Observance Day Ceremony,
the Metropolitan Lodge honored:
Steve Guthrie
Sergeant
CHP STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERY AWARD
The CHP “10851” Award recognizes officers who recover a specified number of
stolen vehicles. Leading the Department in this effort were:
Chris Bedoka Jason Klevos Chris Kurtz
Police Officer Police Officer Police Officer
Justin Prentice Nathan Weinrich Jonathan Yepes
Police Officer Police Officer Police Officer
MADD
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) will recognize one of our officers for the outstanding
work he provided to the community in 2005 by apprehending 59 drunk drivers. For the second
consecutive year, this honor goes to:
Jason Klevos
Police Officer