CHIEF OF POLICE - Montclair Township

FROM THE OFFICE OF THECHIEF OF POLICEI am proud to present to you the Montclair Police Department’s 2007 Annual Report. Early inthe year the Police Department was faced with the challenge of dealing with an increase in violentcrime. Through the use of technology, directed staffing deployments, and crime analysis we havebeen able to close the year with a 19.5% reduction in total crime as reflected in the FBI’s UniformCrime Report Index. This represents a forty year low crime rate for our community. Thesignificance of this reduction cannot be overstated in a time of reduced resources and tightbudgets.I am extremely proud of all the police officers of this Department and all that they haveaccomplished in order to keep our community safe. It is a difficult job and I am very grateful fortheir efforts.2007 was marked by significant advancements in the Police Department’s use of technologyand in our community policing programs. We have installed and are now monitoring remotecrime cameras which have been strategically placed in high-incident locations. Plans have beendeveloped to add additional cameras in designated areas. The Montclair Police Department hasalso upgraded its in-car video systems. The new digital systems provide for much greater imagequality and reliability. In addition, a regional computer photo identity program has beenimplemented to help our investigators quickly identify criminal offenders. Finally, the PoliceDepartment has expanded the capabilities of our Identification Bureau by allowing for moreeffective collection and identification of crime scene evidence through the use of technology.Our Community Policing Bureau (CPB) has once again hosted the Junior Police Academy, theCitizens Police Academy, and National Night Out. The CPB has also conducted numerousneighborhood forums addressing various topics including: neighborhood crime concerns, quality oflife issues, traffic safety, block watch meetings, and home/business crime prevention inspections.The CPB’s DARE and GREAT programs in the elementary and middle schools have beentremendously successful and continue to be well received, as has the School Resource OfficerProgram at Montclair High School.Although, as Chief of Police, I am very pleased with our accomplishments, I know there is stillmuch to be done. The tremendous growth Montclair has experienced recently has createdchallenges to which the Police Department must respond. Included among these challenges is asignificant increase in motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic, providing proper police coverage in ourgrowing and vibrant business centers, and maintaining a police omnipresence to ensure ourresidents feel safe. Other important issues that will require our continued attention includeunderage drinking and impaired driving as well as gang activity,drug use, school safety, and youth violence.The Montclair Police Department has had some great successthis past year and will continue to work hard to address thechallenges that lie ahead. As you will see in the following pages,the Montclair Police Department offers a great deal of qualityprograms for our youth and our community in addition to the moretraditional role of crime fighting. You will be hard pressed to find afiner service oriented department in the state.David P. SabaghChief of Police

MONTCLAIR POLICE DEPARTMENTANNUAL REPORT 2007Calls for Service, Arrests, and Crime Rates 1Professional Standards Office 2Field Training 2Policy Development 2Communications Center / Digital Radio System 3Capital Projects 3Gang Intelligence Officer 4Street Crimes Unit 4Patrol Division, Tour Commanders 4Patrol Division, Midnight Tour 5Patrol Division, Day Tour 6Patrol Division, Evening Tour 7Records and Identification Bureau 8Comstat 8Crime Analysis Unit 9Detective Bureau 9Juvenile Aid Bureau (JAB) 10Uniform Division Office / Traffic Bureau 11Uniform Division Office / Traffic Bureau (Continued) 12Uniform Division Office / Traffic Bureau (Continued) 13Narcotics Bureau 14Narcotics Bureau 15Community Policing Bureau 16Department Photo, Mission Statement 17Table of Organization 17Community Policing Bureau (Continued) 18Community Policing Bureau (Continued) 19Community Policing Bureau (Continued) 20Police Athletic League 21Support Service Bureau 22Notable Investigations 23Notable Investigations (Continued) 24Office of Emergency Management (OEM) 25Critical Response Team (CRT) 25Honor Guard 26Rapid Deployment Team 26Department Initiatives 27Department Highlights 28Department Highlights (Continued) 29Expected Projects and Events 30Special Olympics Torch Run 31Awards 32Department Roster 33

ADULTS801CALLS FOR SERVICE200556,502200662,660200764,013AVERAGE PER MONTH AVERAGE PER MONTH AVERAGE PER MONTH4,709 5,222 5,334TOTAL ARRESTS979CRIME RATESJUVENILES178This year we have experienced a 19.5% drop in total Part 1 reported crimes. Thisnumber represents a forty year low for the township. Although the overall crime ratedropped significantly, we did see the category of violent crime increase by 10occurrences over last year.UNIFORM CRIME REPORT2005 2006 20071,079 1,081 8691

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportPROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OFFICECAPTAIN NICKY CASTELLOThe Professional Standards Office is responsible for the investigation of allInternal Affairs Complaints and Special Investigations as assigned by theChief of Police. The Internal Affairs Officer conducts all investigations ofalleged police misconduct, conducts all mandatory drug screening tests, is responsiblefor all department inspections, and prepares summary reports of all investigations andallegations for the Prosecutor’s Office.FIELD TRAININGSERGEANT THOMAS FLYNN, PROGRAM COORDINATORIn order to meet the exceedingly high demands of the law enforcement professional,the Montclair Police Department Field Training Officer Program is committed to providingits new members comprehensive training in the field prior to their assignment in thepatrol division. The Montclair Police Department Field Training Officer Program’s missionis to train the new officer with the finest quality materials and personnel possible, therebyenabling the member to perform at their maximum potential.2007 HIGHLIGHTS• Three Field Training Officers and FTO Supervisor formally trained and certified.• Five Probationary Officers successfully trained and released to patrol assignments.• 1,980 Hours of Probationary Officer training.• Over 260 trainee evaluation reports submitted and subjected to supervisory review.• Training Officers & Trainees received numerous training brief updates new in 2007:• Homeland Security (AG Directive 2007-3 ICE)• Electronic Complaint/Restraining Order Processing• Updated Departmental Policy Manual• Case Law (DWI, Search and Seizure, etc)• Landlord/Tenant Law (AG Notice of Unlawful eviction)• Civil Law Procedures (Garage Keeper’s Liens/IntoxicatedPerson Treatment Centers)POLICY DEVELOPMENTCAPTAIN MANFORD AYERS, PROGRAM COORDINATORThe Montclair Police Department initiated a policy development project in January2007. Through this project a comprehensive police manual was developed. At present,this manual contains just over 70 policies. The manual also includes a collection ofmemorandums from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, and Chief’s memorandumsand orders. The objective was to provide officers with guidelines in their dailyoperations, specifically addressing high frequency / high liability and low frequency /high liability aspects of operations. This program has a training component that wasinitiated during the semi-annual firearms qualifications and will continue into 2008.2

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportCOMMUNICATIONS CENTER/DIGITAL RADIO SYSTEMThe Montclair Police Department operates a state of the art communications center.This center is where all Police, Fire, EMS, and 911 calls are received and dispatched.This operation staffed by civilian dispatchers and is under themanagement and direction of police supervisors. The crimecameras are monitored by our dispatchers inside this center.We have been operating with an advanced radio system thatallows communications between various departments withinthe township as well as direct communications withsurrounding law enforcement agencies.CAPITAL PROJECTSWe have just completed putting a new roof on our headquarters and we are in thebeginning phase of installing a new generator which will have the capacity to createenough power for all electrical equipment, communications, computers, a/c, and lightingwithin the entire building. Our current generator which was over 35 years old only had thecapacity to run emergency lighting and a few electrical components.We have an immediate need to replace the existing cooling tower located on the roofof police HQ. This unit is also over 35 years old and the significant leaking and corrosionhave made repairs futile. Failure to replace this unit will most certainly lead to thecomplete failure of the HVAC system at Police HQ.In 2008 we are evaluating the possibility of purchasing the small parking lot adjacentto our building to expand parking for our police fleet and vehicles that contain specializedequipment.We are also planning on renovating old office space vacated by the Fire Departmentwhen they left to occupy their new headquarters. This space will be converted into anew Detective Bureau and Evidence Room.Furthermore, we are planning on purchasing additional CCTV cameras to monitor anddetect street crime activity. The expansion of this system will serve as a crime deterrentand will allow the Police Department to maximize its resource capabilities while keepingpace with surrounding communities that have implemented similar programs.REMODELED LOBBY AREAThe lobby at Police Headquarters has been remodeledin order to provide for a safer and more welcomingreception area. Among the changes were a more up todate appearance, numerous security enhancements,and a video information board which assists to directour guests upon their arrival. The Sergeant’s Station,located within the lobby area, has also been remodeledin order to maximize functional space and to be morecompatible with our ever evolving equipment.3

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportGANG INTELLIGENCE OFFICERThis position was recently created to address thegrowing gang problem in Montclair and surroundingEssex County. Through our investigations andintelligence gathering, the following information wascollected.Forty known gang members were identified inMontclair. These individuals have been operatingwithin the township as members of the Bloods, Crips,5%’ers and the Hollow Crime Family.A significant amount of narcotics activity has been related to gang activity. CommonlyGang members set out to recruit new members from High Schools and Middle Schools.STREET CRIME DETAILThis unit was formed in June of 2007 toaddress the violent crime incidents that hadbeen on the increase. This unit wasresponsible for 119 arrests, 3 robberysuspects apprehended, 5 handguns seized,9 gun related arrests, and 40 drug arrests.The robbery rate dropped nearly 50% sincethis unit was implemented. Within ashort timeframe, this unit has proven to bevery productive and effective.PATROL DIVISION, TOUR COMMANDERSThe patrol division is comprised of three tours which are supervised by their ownrespective Tour Commander. Each Tour Commander ensures that both the subordinateSupervisors and Officers within their tour perform their duties at an optimum level whilemaintaining the Department values of respect, accountability, and integrity. The TourCommander’s duties entail, but are not limited to, schedule maintenance, deploymentof personnel, and the statistical analysis of resource usage.As the commander of their tour, theyare also responsible to provide boththe Deputy Chiefs and the Chiefdetailed accounts of their tour’sproductivity on a bi-weekly basis.Once submitted, this information isthen examined for the purpose ofimprovement. Should there be anysuch need, the tour commander mustmake the appropriate adjustmentsaccording to the specifications of boththe Deputy Chiefs and the Chief.4

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportPATROL, MIDNIGHT TOURCAPTAIN SCOTT ROBERSON, COMMANDERDuring 2007, the midnight tour responded to 14,779 calls for service. The reducedvolume of calls during these late hours enables the officers to dedicate a great deal oftime and resources to perform more proactive patrolling. This is shown by the highnumber of area checks performed by the midnight tour this past year. The midnight touris also responsible for issuing overnight parking summonses.RADAR ENFORCEMENTA radar detail was established to combat traffic violations in areas of town wherecomplaints have been received from residents. As a result of this enforcement, movingviolations have increased by more than 50% from 1017 violations in 2006 to 1585violations in 2007.NOTABLE CASESOfficers apprehended an 11 time convicted felon for possession of over50 grams of Marijuana.Officers apprehended 2 subjects for possession of a 9mm handgun.Officers arrested one subject with 8 bags of cocaine, 29 bags ofmarijuana, and 36 ecstasy pills.Officers apprehended 2 suspects in a stolen vehicle.Officers arrested a subject for possession of a loaded .357 cal. handgun.Officers arrested a subject for possession of a loaded .45 cal. handgun.Officers located and apprehended an individual for breaking intonumerous vehicles.Officers effected a motor vehicle stop and suspects were arrested fornumerous narcotics violations as well as possession of a .22 cal. handgun.Officers successfully apprehended 2 robbery suspects.MIDNIGHT TOUR 2006 2007CALLS FOR SERVICE 14,649 14,779WRITTEN REPORTS 439 386TRAFFIC STOPS 2,747 5,133ARRESTS 228 126AREA CHECK 13,907 12,9575

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportPATROL, DAY TOURCAPTAIN MANFORD AYERS, COMMANDERThis past year the day tour handled 23,114 calls, an increase of 11% over 2006. Thisincludes emergency and non- emergency calls, self initiated incidents and administrativetasks (i.e. prisoner transports, mail detail, funeral escorts, bank escorts, and vehiclerepair issues).DAY TOUR SUB-PROGRAMSDIRECTED PATROLThe tour engaged in directed patrol activities and partnered with the investigativebureaus in response to identified crime patterns. Utilizing data provided by our crimeanalysis reports, we initiated direct patrol efforts wherever needed. We emphasizedheightened officer presence at specific locations and neighborhoods that hadexperienced spikes in criminal activity, no matter what the hour of occurrence. In doingso we have fostered community safety by seeking to provide the age old adage of theomni-present police officer.Additionally, we directed efforts towards reducing motor vehicle accidents by workingcooperatively with the Traffic Bureau and utilizing statistical data identifying those areaswith a high frequency of accidents. There we focused our education and enforcementefforts. As a result, car stops totaled 2,512, an increase of 7% over the prior year.SCHOOL SAFETY INITIATIVEWe continued to maintain a positive working relationship with both public and privateschools addressing issues of concern to faculty, students and the community-at-largerelating to the schools. Among our efforts were ensuring a police presence in andaround the public and private high schools during scheduled lunch periods and at theend of the school day. Our partnership with the SRO’s and J.A.B. enabled this agencyto address a number of school related issues.IN-SERVICE TRAININGOfficers attended a variety of training courses including several which certified them toinstruct the courses to all of our officers. The supervisory staff also trained all officers onthe use of electronic Temporary Restraining Orders and DUI Field Sobriety testing.Additionally, state mandated training requirements were fulfilled including IncidentCommand System 200, and the National Incident Management System 700.DAY TOUR 2006 2007CALLS FOR SERVICE 20,698 23,114WRITTEN REPORTS 1,643 1,297TRAFFIC STOPS 2,348 2,512ARRESTS 232 226AREA CHECK 3,788 5,8356

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportPATROL, EVENING TOURCAPTAIN WILLIAM FRAZZANO, COMMANDERThe evening tour is the busiest tour with the most in-progress calls for service. In2007 this tour responded to 25,276 calls for service. This past year, the evening tourplaced a strong emphasis on quality of life issues such as noise complaints, disorderlyconduct, blocking public passage ways, and consumption/possession of alcoholicbeverages in public. Officers issued township ordinance summonses for theseviolations and various others that have been deemed disconcerting to our citizens.As Tour Commander, I reallocated resources, when manpower permitted, in responseto specific types of crime that began to occur. Officers were reassigned to plain clothsdetails and uniformed foot patrols within high crime areas. These efforts were made inorder to address such criminal activity as car theft and robbery. The evening tour hasalso taken a very proactive approach to Homeland Security concerns. The heightenedpatrol of potential targets continues to be of great importance. In addition, officers havebeen assigned to more frequent radar enforcement in order to increase pedestrian safety.Beyond responding to routine calls for service, the evening tour has assisted ourspecialized bureaus and provided mutual aid to other township agencies andneighboring jurisdictions on numerous occasions. These additional responsibilitiesinclude lending assistance to the Montclair Fire Department during active fire calls,distributing the town council packets, and assisting the Essex County Police and theCommunity Policing Bureau with providing special attention to the Project Oasisprogram. The evening tour has also rendered assistance to NJ Transit as the regularpatrolling of bus and train stations has been elevated.NOTABLE CASESOfficers responded to an unconscious, non-breathing victim who wasrevived by the use of an AED.The Bloomfield Police Department reported a vehicle that was wantedfor brandishing a hand gun at a pedestrian. The suspect vehicle enteredMontclair where officers conducted a felony vehicle stop which led to thearrest of the driver and the recovery of a handgun, other weapons, and drugs.Officers responded to a dispute in which one of the parties attemptedsuicide by stabbing herself in the chest. Officers immediately disarmedher and got her the treatment that was needed.EVENING TOUR 2006 2007CALLS FOR SERVICE 25,192 25,276WRITTEN REPORTS 1,355 1,402TRAFFIC STOPS 5,189 4,699ARRESTS 680 583AREA CHECK 6,108 6,4787

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportRECORDS & IDENTIFICATION BUREAULt. Cavanaugh, CommanderThe Records and Identification Bureau is responsible for maintaining all police recordsfor this agency. The ID bureau also is responsible for processing crime scenes,processing prisoners, providing discovery records to attorneys, preparing cases for courtas well as handling OPRA requests, firearms permits, Megan’s Law registrations, taxilicenses, good conduct letters and more.The number of discoveries that were requested in 2007 were332. While this is a slight decrease in requested discoveries,350 in 2006, the trend of ordering discoveries and not obtainingthem has remained the same. In 2007, 129 discoveries wererequested and processed, but were not picked up or paid for bythe requesting attorneys.Our crime scene unit processed 150 crime scenes in 2007. Withthe assistance of one technological advancement in particular, theBlueMax System, detectives were able to better develop DNAsources which were subsequently sent to the crime lab for forensic examination. Thissystem utilizes an illumination device used for performing fluorescent examination.The year 2007 saw a dramatic increase in the requests for firearm identificationcards within the township. This bureau investigated 67 requests versus 31 the previousyear. Despite this increase, the amount of pistols purchased dropped slightly showingonly 71 versus the 72 for 2006. 2007 was the year forproving that the citizens of this township were reputable aswe processed 117 Good Conduct Letters. That is a 34%increase over 2006.It is also the responsibility of the Identification Bureau toprocess arrestees upon their arrival to Police Headquarterswhere they are photographed and fingerprinted. This processensures that our records remain current and accurate. TheIdentification Bureau processed 790 arrestees this year.COMSTAT(Computer Statistics) meetings are held every twoweeks and are directed by the Chief of Police. Allcommand level officers and other key members arerequired to attend these meetings and brief the Chiefon current crime trends and issues. It is at thesemeetings where crime maps are reviewed andstrategies are formulated. Other matters such as trafficaccident rates, motor vehicle enforcement, andcommunity policing efforts are reviewed and analyzed.It was through these meetings that a plan was devised to redesign our patrol zonesbased on current crime rates and patterns. These zones were reshaped and madesmaller which has permitted our officers to be more visible and patrol high crime areaswith greater frequency.8

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportCRIME ANALYSIS UNITDETECTIVE BUREAUOn a daily basis all police reports are reviewed and importantinformation (i.e. victim & target descriptors, suspect descriptors,suspect vehicle descriptors, modus operandi factors, physicalevidence information, and geographic factors) are recorded. TheCrime Analysis Unit prepares reports for the bi-monthly Comstatmeetings. Maps are computer generated in order to accuratelyanalyze crime patterns based on types of crime, times theyoccur, and offender patterns. Additional reports/chartsare generated which aid in determining accountabilityand the most effective deployments of staffing.LIEUTENANT JAMES CARLUCCI, COMMANDERThe Detective Bureau is tasked with the investigation of allcrimes committed by adult offenders within the Township and thepreparation of cases to be adjudicated in both Municipal andSuperior Courts. The Detective Bureau also is responsible for theinvestigation of all domestic violence crimes committed within theTownship. A specially trained investigator is assigned to workthese high priority cases. The Domestic Violence ResponseTeam (DVRT) comprised from a group of volunteer residents,assists victims of domestic violence during this very difficult time.DETECTIVEBUREAUAnother Unit assigned under the Detective Bureau’s umbrella is the Crime Analysis Unit.As mentioned above, the Crime Analysis Unit is responsible for the gathering of crimestatistics, the analysis and comparison of data, and presenting this intelligenceinformation to the Chief of Police.EVIDENCEAll evidence that this Department assumes control over is maintained by a supervisorwithin this Bureau. All pieces of evidence are inventoried and stored until formalrequests for discovery are processed. Upon adjudication of each case, these items arereleased and returned to the owners, destroyed, or turned over to another agency.This year, this office destroyed 723 items of evidence related to 501 cases. In addition,489 items pertaining to 304 cases are slated for destruction within the upcoming weeks.Forty eight pieces of evidence were returned to the owners and 27 were turned over toother agencies for pending cases.DETECTIVE BUREAU 2005 2006 2007INVESTIGATIONS ASSIGNED 842 1,102 1,098CASES CLOSED WITH ARREST 237 275 247CASES CLOSED 407 546 571SEARCH WARRANTS COMPLETED 3 5 11EVIDENCE SEIZED 640 766 6839

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportJUVENILE AID BUREAU J.A.B.Lieutenant Robert G. Rowan, CommanderThe Montclair Police Department Juvenile Aid Bureau (JAB) isresponsible for investigating all crimes committed by juveniles under theage of 18 that occur within the Township of Montclair. The Juvenile AidBureau is staffed with a balance of male and female detectives in orderJUVENILEAID BUREAUto better handle the sensitive investigations they encounter. These Detectives arespecially trained to conduct criminal investigations as well as interact with and mediateproblems that youths may have. In addition, they continually receive training to assist intheir investigative duties and enhance their skills.The Juvenile Aid Bureau’s primary objective is to protect the youth within thiscommunity. This is performed by maintaining a constant, meaningful, and positivecommunication with the youth in order to develop cooperative relationships andfacilitate leadership skills. It is important to identify youths at risk and to provide anarena in which positive interaction/intervention can take place between youths, parents,school staff, and the police. In addition, the Juvenile Aid Bureau must detect and arrestoffenders, keeping in mind some of the alternatives that are unique to the Juvenile AidBureau (i.e. curbside warning, stationhouse adjustment, Juvenile Conference Committee).JUVENILE DISPOSITIONS 2006 2007TOTAL COMPLAINTS SIGNED 273 227CURBSIDE ADJUSTMENTS 41 47STATIONHOUSE ADJUSTMENTS 7 19MEDIATIONS 58 123CONFERENCE COMMITTEE 104 69JUVENILE ARREST 2006 2007JUVENILE AID BUREAU 87 59SCHOOL RESOURCE 13 23DETECTIVE / NARC. 12 8PATROL 161 88TOTAL 273 178SENTENCING / RELEASE 2006 2007PARENT/GUARDIAN 239 194JUVENILE DETENTION 34 32SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS SROThe Montclair Police Department has two specially trainedofficers assigned to the Montclair High School in the capacityof School Resource Officers. These officers work with thestaff and students to resolve conflicts, teach, and mentor thechildren as they navigate through the high school system. In2007 these officers have been involved in over 900 fieldcontacts with students and have made over 20 arrestsincluding incidents involving weapons and assaults. Inaddition, these Officers have conducted 83 mediations.SCHOOL RESOURCE PROGRAMS / INVOLVEMENTRAPE AWARENESSPTA MEETINGSLAW RELATED EDUCATIONCRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONCONFLICT RESOLUTIONDRUGS & ALCOHOLDOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESPECT & RESPONSIBILITY GANG AWARENESSDWI (WITH IMPAIRMENT GOGGLES) DRIVING SAFETY AND TRAFFIC OFFENSES10

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportUNIFORM DIVISION OFFICE/TRAFFIC BUREAULIEUTENANT JOHN BEYER, COMMANDERThe Uniform Division Office is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of thepatrol division, maintaining the scheduling of the police department, and special events.The coordination of off-duty assignments such as road construction details and crowdcontrol for major events are also the responsibility of this office.The Traffic Bureau is responsible for the enforcement of motor vehicle laws, educatingthe community of this laws and safety, the assistance in roadway engineering andassessment, and the maintenance of all motor vehicle crash reports. Furthermore, fourParking Enforcement Officers and fifty Crossing Guards fall under the supervision andcontrol of this Bureau. The Uniform Division Office works in conjunction with the TrafficBureau, sharing all personnel and responsibilities.TRAFFIC SUMMONS PRODUCTIVITYOver 1000 radar summons and a total of 9,535 movingviolations have been issued this year. Total summonses wereup over (623) from last year. We have made 58 DWI arrestsand issued 30 citations for school bus violations. We havefocused heavily on speeding violations in areas surroundingour schools as well as pedestrian safety at several high-usecrosswalk locations. Another initiative was our motor vehiclesafety program in cooperation with the NJ Motor VehicleCommission. Five check points were conducted this year with over 175 violationsissued for various motor vehicle safety infractions.TRAFFIC SUMMONS 2005 2006 2007MOVING 7,232 7,815 8,404SPEEDING 1,036 1,097 1,131TOTAL 8,268 8,912 9,535DWI/DUI CHECKPOINTSThe organization and execution of sobriety checkpoints are one of the assignments thatare overseen by the UDO / Traffic Bureau. In 2007 this bureau performed fivecheckpoints which produced 12 arrests and 391summonses issued.DWI / DUI 2006 2007CHECKPOINTS 4 5CHECKPOINT ARRESTS 9 12CHECKPOINT SUMMONSES 261 391DEPARTMENT ARRESTS 50 5811

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportUNIFORM DIVISION OFFICE/TRAFFIC BUREAU CONTINUEDCRASH INVESTIGATIONEach of the Montclair Police Department’s accidentinvestigators has received various degrees of training,beginning with the basic Crash Investigation course.Others have progressed through three additional phases oftraining to become Certified Accident Reconstructionists.There are currently six Montclair police officers certified asAccident Reconstructionists. Each accident report submittedby our officers is reviewed by the Traffic Bureau. Afterapproval, the accident reports are forwarded to the NewJersey Division of Motor Vehicle where all motor vehicle accident files are maintained.GRANTS / CAMPAIGNSPedestrian Safety – Walk Safe Montclair ( 10/01/07 – 10/01/08)Aggressive Driving – MVA reduction ( 7/01/07 - 7/31/07 )Over the Limit Summer Crackdown ( 7/01/07 - 7/31/07 )You Drink, Drive, Lose – year end campaign (12/07/07 - 1/04/08 )Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) (1/01/07 - 12/31/07)Applied for Child Seat Safety Grant 200712

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportUNIFORM DIVISION OFFICE/TRAFFIC BUREAU CONTINUEDMOTORCYCLE SQUADThe Motorcycle Squad is equipped with three police motorcycleswhich are operated by three specially trained Officers. TheseOfficers’ primary functions are traffic enforcement (issuing ofsummonses) and addressing all aspects of traffic safety. Thissquad is responsible for the maintenance and implementation ofvarious traffic safety tools and campaigns which are designed toheighten and promote traffic safety. The following are some of theprojects that the Motorcycle Squad have worked on in 2007.WALK SAFE AND PROVISIONAL DRIVERS - Classes were taught at Montclair High School toeducate students on pedestrian safety as well as rules for provisional drivers. Topicscovered how to properly cross a roadway, utilizing crosswalks if available, walking withthe green and not in between, and yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.PASSAIC COUNTY AGGRESSIVE DRIVING TASK FORCE - During the months of August andNovember, Officers worked in conjunction with Passaic County Agencies, in addition tobordering agencies, addressing Aggressive Driving within Montclair.COMMUNITY MEETINGS - Officers attended community meetings concerning traffic issuesthroughout the Town. In addition, we spoke to numerous residents on a one on onebasis in regards to speeding motorists and Aggressive Drivers.PROVISIONAL DRIVERS EDUCATION / ENFORCEMENT - Officers taught several classes atMontclair High School on Provisional Driving. These classes explained the rules of aProvisional Driver’s License, as well as the penalties. This was followed up withongoing enforcement in the area of MHS. Officers also attended the New JerseyDivision of Highway Traffic Safety board meeting and gave suggestion on re-vampingthe NJ Provisional Driver’s License law.SCHOOL BUS VIOLATION ENFORCEMENT - Officers made a strong effort to combat schoolbus violations in response to the concerns of residents within the area of Grove St.This led to a town-wide effort.PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICERSThere are four full time, uniformed Parking Enforcement Officers (PEO's) in Montclair.Each PEO is assigned a different sector of town daily. Each responsible for enforcingparking meter violations, permit violations, driveway setbacks, loading zones, and anyviolation that may create a hazardous roadway condition. In 2007, the PEO’s issued17,005 overdue meter summonses and 13,499 various other parking violations.SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDSCurrently the Township of Montclair employs 48 part-time uniformed Crossing Guards.Each guard is expected to be on post, no matter what the weather brings, as long asschool is in session. Each guard is trained through departmental and AAA regulations.They are sworn in each year and work between one and four and a half hours daily.13

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportNARCOTICS BUREAULIEUTENANT TODD CONFORTI, COMMANDERThe Narcotics Bureau is responsible for investigating drug activity, gang activity,prostitution, gambling, and alcohol related offenses, with the majority of time spent ondrug related activity. In carrying out its objective, the primary responsibilities include,but are not limited to, the following:Identifying, investigating, and apprehending violators of controlled dangeroussubstance laws and vice related crimes that are operating in or involve this Township.Prepare any criminal cases for the prosecution that violate controlled dangeroussubstance laws and vice related crimes.Target repeat drug distribution or vice related crime offenders for investigation.Discourage open drug transactions and eliminate drug activities within school zones.Exchange information with outside agencies to collect further intelligence in order toenhance ongoing investigations.Seizure / forfeiture of assets intended to be used in or obtained from illicit drug trafficking.Investigate State-issued alcoholic beverage licensees who operate in the Township ofMontclair for compliance with Alcoholic Beverage Control laws, rules and regulations.Ensure that all gang intelligence is accurate and available as needed. Photographand document any gang graffiti that has not been previously reported. Provide reportsof all gang activity and forward all intelligence through the proper chain of command tothe Chief of Police.Responsible for all narcotic related evidence, controlled buys, and found property andensure that the safekeeping, storage, transfer, release, disposal, final disposition, andrecord keeping is accurate. Additional responsibilities consist of submitting andretrieving all narcotic evidence to and from the laboratory for analysis. The NarcoticsBureau has seized several different types of narcotics over this past year; below areexamples of the types of drugs seized:MARIJUANA CRYSTAL METH COCAINE CRACKHEROIN ECSTASY PRESCRIPTION14

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportNARCOTICS BUREAU CONTINUEDLIEUTENANT TODD CONFORTI, COMMANDERIn 2007, the Narcotics Bureau continued to work with outside agencies that assistedwith intelligence gathering and investigations. A decision was also made to focus equaltime on covert investigations which require more time to collect intelligence through streetlevel encounters. As a result, the Narcotics Bureau experienced both large seizures andaddressed several quality of life concerns in town.TOTAL ARRESTS - 94NARCOTICS/VICE OTHER ADULTS JUVENILES71 23 80 14SEARCH WARRANTS ISSUED32ACTIVITY OVERVIEWNARCOTICSThe demand for marijuana appears to be higher than any other illicit drug in Montclair,however cocaine and crack are readily available and frequently abused. In addition,incidents where arrests occurred involving heroin have doubled for the Department fromthe previous year with a total of 14 incidents. According to the U.S. Drug EnforcementAdministration (DEA), heroin purity levels in the Newark area continue to be among thehighest in the nation.In 2007, the Narcotics Bureau had received information pertaining to a certain trendthat is becoming more common in the Montclair area involving the use of tobacco ormarijuana cigarettes that had been soaked in embalming fluid. Cigarettes soaked inembalming fluid produce a hallucinogenic effect and tend to burn slower, therebyincreasing the chance for a prolonged high. Each cigarette cost about $20.00 and ismost commonly known on the street (within this area) as “leak” or “wet”. Anyonecoming in contact with this fluid (formaldehyde) should exercise extreme caution, sinceexposure can cause serious health issues. Containers should not be opened and itscontents should not be inhaled or come in contact with the skin.GANGSForty subjects had been identified as a gang member or an affiliate. There has been anincrease of gang members from other towns visiting Montclair.In 2007, there was a steady increase in the number of gang members with themajority of the confirmed members not being residents of Montclair.15

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportCOMMUNITY POLICING BUREAULIEUTENANT KENNETH V. MISCIA, JR., COMMANDERThe Montclair Police Department CommunityPolicing Bureau is dedicated to bridging thegap between the Police Department and thecommunity it serves. The Community PolicingBureau is located in the Lackawanna PlazaMall (adjacent to Pathmark). This allows theMontclair Police Department to have a greaterpresence in the Community it serves. Thefollowing are some of the programs that theCommunity Policing Bureau has to offer.PROGRAMS D.A.R.E. G.R.E.A.T. CHILD SEAT SAFETY TALKS/EVENTS BIKE REG.2007 230 103 139 31 662006 212 77 95 85 282005 205 5 86 68 45BUREAU OVERVIEWThis Bureau has continued to teach both the DARE(Drug Abuse Resistance and Education) and GREAT(Gang Resistance Education and Training) programs toelementary and middle school children. A simulatedimpaired driving program has also been introduced to theDrivers Education program at Montclair High School. Inaddition the Community Policing Bureau has alsoprovided 139 child safety seat installations, conductedover 27 community meetings, initiated and maintained 8Neighborhood Watch Groups and performed 11 Safety Talks in the Community. Thisyear we also hosted our second Citizen’s Academy for adults and our fourth JuniorPolice Academy for children.CHILD SAFETY RESTRAINTSThe Community Policing Bureau has provided town residentswith assistance in installing child safety restraints in 139vehicles this year. Each seat is inspected and installed byofficers who have received training in child restraintinstallation/construction, crash dynamics, and seat beltstructure. These officers ensure that each seat is safe,compatible with both the vehicle and child, is installedproperly, and is recall free. Parents and expecting parents areprovided safety information and are shown how to install theseat themselves should they need to. Furthermore, parents are encouragedto check the seat regularly in order to ensure that it remains in safe working order.16

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Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportCOMMUNITY POLICING BUREAU CONTINUEDPROGRAMSNATIONAL NIGHT OUT“National Night Out” has proven to be an effective tool andan enjoyable program to promote neighborhood spirit andencourage police-community partnerships. At this event theMontclair Police Department heightened crime, drug, andviolence awareness/prevention. Bicycle registration, childidentifications, and a number of safety demonstrations weremade available to all who attended. Our focus was to make our community familiar withspecific crime prevention practices in a fun and relaxing setting. Live entertainment, acaricaturist, face painters, great food, and various activities provided for an enjoyableevening for everyone.With over 1,000 in attendance, our Officers wereable to grasp the attention of a large audience andspread our safety message. This Department pridesitself on our strong sense of community involvementand National Night Out helps us to maintain that.The benefits of “getting to know” your neighborsextends far beyond the fun and camaraderie onthis particular evening. When neighbors knoweach other, they instinctively tend to keep an eyeout for each other and notify the Police when something just doesn’t look right.Neighborhood safety is a top priority at the Montclair Police Department. Our goal is tostrengthen the bond between the Police Department and the citizens within our Township.Working together as a team will keep our community the wonderful place that it is.Communities bonding together to support neighborhood crime prevention will demonstratethe kind of resolve that sends a much stronger message to criminals than anything lawenforcement officers can do by themselves. Standing together, we can fight crime andprotect our neighborhoods from the scourge of crime, drugs, and violence.CRIME PREVENTION UNITThe Crime Prevention Unit, as part of Community Policing Bureau, conducted atownwide effort to get the word out about reducing crime. In October 2007, aproclamation was signed by the Mayor, designating October as Crime Prevention Month.Officers traveled to train stations, bus stops, and school drop off points throughout thetown, issuing crime prevention tips to residents. The goal of this unit is to prevent crimebefore it happens. We offer aid in establishing neighborhood watch groups, the propertyidentification program, and "free" home security surveys for town residents.18

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportCOMMUNITY POLICING BUREAU CONTINUEDPROGRAMSThe Community Policing Bureau presents a number of programs to the youth and adultsof Montclair which give us the opportunity to interact with all of the citizens within theCommunity on a more personal level.SIMULATED IMPAIRED DRIVING EXPERIENCE S.I.D.N.E.The Montclair Police Department has taken a newapproach to raising awareness of the dangers of drivingunder the influence. The Department, in cooperation withMontclair High School, has incorporated the S.I.D.N.E.program (Simulated Impaired Driving Experience) into theDrivers Education program. Students are taught about theseriousness of driving under the influence throughinstruction and a hands-on simulated driving component.The instructing officers stress the dangers of being underthe influence of alcohol or drugs while operating a motorvehicle. This instruction is followed by each student navigating the S.I.D.N.E. through astrategically designed obstacle course. As the students operate the S.I.D.N.E., theinstructing officer can remotely reduce and restore the vehicle’s steering and brakingresponse times to simulate impairment. This feature enables the operator to realizehow reaction time is critical during the operation of a motor vehicle. When used aloneor in conjunction with Fatal Vision ® glasses, S.I.D.N.E. allows the student/operator toexperience vehicle operation with impairment, first hand. The Fatal Vision ® glassesfurther enhance this program providing limited visual clarity similar to that of a personunder the influence of alcohol or drugs.DARE DAY“D.A.R.E. Day” is the graduation for the students that havesuccessfully completed the D.A.R.E. program. Over sevenhundred fifth graders and their teachers got together at WoodmanField in order to recognize this achievement. At this event the students were exposed tovarious facets of law enforcement and safety. Numerous demonstrations were givenby our officers and other agencies. Among the participants were, our Critical ResponseTeam, the Essex County K-9 Unit, and the Essex County Mounted Unit. In addition, theF.B.I., N.Y. Aviation Operations Squad flew into the event in their helicopter and alsogave a demonstration. The students were able tooperate the S.I.D.N.E. and experience the FireDepartment’s “Smoke Truck” which is a tool that helpsprepare people in the event they are caught in a fire.D.A.R.E. Day ends the student’s school year with astrong safety message. They are also reminded thatthey are members of a group of youths that are drug,tobacco, alcohol, and violence free on a much largerscale than their classroom.19

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportCOMMUNITY POLICING BUREAU CONTINUEDJUNIOR POLICE ACADEMYPROGRAMSThe objective of the Junior Police Academy is toprovide the youth of Montclair an opportunity tolearn about police work while having a positiveinteraction with Montclair Police Officers. Thisweek long program provides our youth a safe, yetfun way to gain insight on how officers are trained.Each year dedicated members of the Department’svarious bureaus volunteer their time to help teachthe Recruits about their responsibilities within theDepartment. It is also explained to the children whatis required to be a Police Officer and the role police play in our community. Self esteem,the importance of doing well in school, and not succumbing to peer pressure isreinforced in every lesson.Throughout the Academy, the Recruits go over theimportance of being individuals who can worktogether in a positive, productive manner byparticipating in various leadership and teambuilding exercises. These skills are then practicedwhen the Recruits are placed into their own “bureaus”and attempt to solve a staged crime scene. At theend of the program a graduation ceremony is heldwhere all graduates receive a certificate ofcompletion and celebrate their achievement.CITIZEN’S POLICE ACADEMYThe Department hosted our second annual Citizen’sPolice Academy. This program consists of a 13-weekseminar, which covers such topics as criminal law,domestic violence and identity theft. The Citizen’sPolice Academy has been implemented to heightencitizen awareness of modern law enforcementpractices and current criminal trends. These classesare tailored to instill crime prevention skills and give ourresidents some insight into the workings of the policedepartment and the criminal justice system. Our Citizens also get the opportunity toutilize some of our hands on training such as the driving simulator and the weaponssimulator where attendees are put through several shoot/don’t shoot scenarios. Theinstructional staff is comprised of Montclair Police Officers who volunteer their time topresent an interactive curriculum that allows them to make learning fun and enjoyable forall. They, along with our Township’s Prosecutor and members of the Sheriff’s Departmentmake our Citizen’s Academy a huge success.20

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportMONTCLAIR POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUEThe Montclair PAL promotes trust, understanding and respectbetween youth and the police officers. Such respect is beneficialto the youth, the police officers, the neighborhoods, the businesscommunity and community leaders.To foster and encourage in the youth of our community a spirit of loyalty and faith inthe American traditions and institutions, to participate actively in constructive movementsand endeavors for the promotion of the interest and general welfare of the youth of thecommunity; to promote the spirit of benevolence, friendship, sociability, goodwill, andtolerance among the youth of our community; to cultivate and improve the moral andcivic standards of the youth of the community; to provide a safe meeting place wherethe youth of the community may enjoy educational or social benefits and athleticactivities under competent supervision.The Montclair Police Athletic League wasestablished in 1996, continues its mission throughits basketball program, summer camp scholarships,the Youth Leadership Council (YLC), and annualfishing derby. The basketball program consists offour teams, skills development sessions, andsummer camp scholarships. The YLC has servedas volunteers in the community serving food to thehomeless and collecting food to be distributedto the needy.The Montclair Police Athletic League continues to operate due to the generousdonations of our supporters. Donations of time (volunteers) and monetary donationsallow us to serve the children of our community. We need and appreciate yourcontinued support.“Serving the Children in Our Community”BOARD OF TRUSTEESDetective Lynn McCarthy Detective Tyrone Williams, Jr.DirectorActivities/Athletics DirectorADVISORY BOARDChief David P. SabaghDeputy Chief Roger S. Terry, Sr.Sergeant Stephen L. WyattPatrolman Thomas Liloia21

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportSUPPORT SERVICES BUREAUCAPTAIN TIMOTHY CUMMINGS, COMMANDERThe Support Services Bureau has the responsibilityof maintaining the facilities at Police Headquartersand satellite offices. The Bureau oversees thepurchase, outfitting, and maintenance of theDepartment’s fleet of vehicles in addition tomaintaining all information systems, such as; radiocommunications, video cameras systems, buildingand mobile computers, network administration, andthe purchase/maintenance of all police equipmentfrom clipboards to data terminals. The Bureau acts as a liaison to all service vendorsthat the police department contracts and processes all bid proposals.The staff in the Support Services Bureau is responsible for overseeing in excess of500 department training courses and training recertification annually. Some of thetraining for 2007 included Active Shooter, Firearms, Arrest/Search/Seizure, Street Gangs,Incident Command Systems, Bicycle Patrol, Impaired Driving, Terrorism Awareness,DARE, Domestic Violence, AED and CPR just to name a few.SPECIAL PROJECTS2007 included the installation of L3 Mobile Vision camera systems into the majority ofour patrol vehicles and traffic motorcycles. The new all digital systems, with no movingparts, replace aging problematic VHS systems that have required frequent and costlyrepairs. In addition these new systems allow automatic wireless download of videodata from patrol cars to headquarters, which eliminates the need for annual videotapepurchase, and destruction costs. This year the Support Services Bureau contractedvendors for the relocation and design of a new record bureau archive room, installationof a new roof on the Public Safety Building and a new 350-kilowatt generator that isexpected to last for many generations to come and will supply adequate power for allnecessary police functions in the event of a power failure.This past year the police fleet has been upgraded with safety and economy in mind. The2007 Dodge Charger replaced the aging fleet of Ford cruisers with a new color schemeand some important safety/economic features. Research suggested that the DodgeElectronic Stability Program (ESP) and Multi Displacement System, (MDS) would be agreat benefit to the police fleet. ESP supplements braking and reduces traction lossthrough a series of sensors and algorithms thatassists drivers to avoid loss of control on uncertainroad conditions. MDS automatically switches theeight-cylinder engine to 4-cylinder mode under normaldriving conditions for improved gas mileage. Thesefeatures coupled with an improved vehicle center ofgravity and braking distance were found to be animportant move toward a safer more economicalpolice vehicle. The vehicles have proven to besignificantly more reliable over the coarse of 2007.22

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportNOTABLE INVESTIGATIONSSEXUAL ASSAULT • 08-29-07Montclair Police were summoned to a residence on the report of a Burglary / SexualAssault. The victim reported that she was at a house party on the first floor of theresidence and later retired for the evening to her second floor apartment. She informedofficers that an unknown black male entered her bedroom and sexually assaulted her.Witnesses were interviewed, but at the time no solid suspect information was obtained.One of the witnesses provided false information to the Detectives who were conductingthe follow-up investigation. Subsequently, this individual was arrested and laterprovided accurate information on the suspect who had a previous sexual assault chargefrom North Carolina. A sequential line up was conducted and the victim positivelyidentified the actor. As a result, the actor was charged with first degree aggravatedsexual assault, second degree burglary, and third degree terroristic threats.DOMESTIC VIOLENCE • 03-06-07Montclair Police were summoned to a residence on the report of a domestic violenceact. The suspect caused significant property damage to his former girlfriend’s homeand threatened to kill her. Subsequent phone contact with the suspect led to him“mocking” the police and threatened harm on any officer he came across. The suspectcontacted detectives and challenged them to catch him, giving him the name the“Gingerbread Man”. Investigative personnel went above and beyond the generalinvestigative steps in successfully locating and arresting this individual. Detectivesprepared three separate affidavits and search warrants including a communicationdata warrant, a search warrant for his vehicle, and a search warrant for his computertower. Two of these warrants required the approval of a Superior Court Judge andinvolvement from the U.S. Marshall’s Office.Arson • 03-04-07Montclair Police and Montclair Fire Personnel were summoned to the BellevueParking Lot on the report of a vehicle fire. The vehicle was found to contain a “Blitz”plastic gasoline container, which was ¾ full, within the vehicle. The registered ownerstated that the vehicle in question had been stolen. The fire department determinedthat the origin of the fire was the rear passenger seat and the cause was incendiary.Subsequent follow-up investigation conducted by Detectives led to discrepancies in theinitial report. As a result of the interview conducted, the Essex County Prosecutor’sOffice, Arson Unit approved arson, insurance fraud, and theft by deception chargesagainst the vehicle’s owner.ARMED ROBBERIES • 05-07During the last week in May, the Township of Montclair experienced a rise in armedrobberies. As a result of the initial police response from the Edgemont Park robberyand subsequent follow-up investigations, three individuals were charged with and inconnection with all three incidents.23

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportNOTABLE INVESTIGATIONS CONTINUEDBURGLARY • 01-02-07Montclair Police were dispatched to a residence on the report of a burglary that hadjust occurred. A perimeter was immediately set up around the residence of a knownburglar, which based on his previous record was determined to be a possible suspect.A boot print was located in the rear yard and was later casted by our detectives.The Essex County K-9 unit was contacted and tracked to the residence of the suspect.Detectives prepared a search warrant for this individual’s residence. During the search,the boot in question and a screwdriver used to gain entry were recovered. The StatePolice examined both the cast and the boot and determined the two were a match. Theactor is a career criminal with numerous burglary charges lodged against him.HOMICIDE • 11-12-06Montclair Police were dispatched to a residence on the report of a disturbance.Officers found the victim in a nearby car, bleeding profusely from injuries to his headand face area. The suspects had left prior to the police arrival. The victim wastransported to University Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries 21 days later.During the investigation, numerous witnesses were interviewed and it strongly appearedthat two particular individuals were involved. During an interview of one witness, it wasdetected that the information provided appeared to be inconsistent. Further interviewsof other witnesses placed this individual closer to where the incident occurred. As aresult of his false statements to detectives, this individual was charged with hindering.The same charges were filed against the initial suspects. The witness who initiallyhindered this investigation was arrested and provided further information indicating theinitial suspects’ involvement. A search warrant was executed and the victims blood wasfound on clothing belong to one of the suspects. This individual was charged withAggravated Manslaughter.BURGLARY ARREST • 11-07 & 12-07A rash of apartment/multi-family home burglaries had occurred during the months ofNovember and December in the township of Montclair. A resident returned home andheard noise coming from inside his apartment. He observed a black male fleeingthrough the rear window and through the adjoining yard. Officers in the field wereprovided a detailed description of the suspect and were able to locate an individualmatching that description. The victim was able to positively identify this individual asthe actor. Found on the suspect, in a bag he was carrying, was a laptop computer that wasreported by the victim as being stolen. The actor’s M.O. and time frame of theburglary matched previous incidents that have occurred over the past six weeks,however there was no evidence him to them. Detectives conducted several interviewsof the actor, gaining a rapport with each interview. On the day he was being transportedto the county jail, he was interviewed for a third time and ultimately admitted to (14)burglaries. This individual also identified two others as being involved. Other detectivesconducted a search, with consent, at this individual’s residence and located numerousproceeds from other burglaries.24

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportOFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTThe mission of the Township of Montclair Office of Emergency Management(OEM) is to maintain a high level of preparedness, to protect the citizensof the Township of Montclair; to mitigate loss of life and vital assets priorto, during, and in the immediate aftermath of a disaster; and to facilitatethe speedy recovery of the township in the mid and long term intervalsfollowing a disaster.OEM has the statutory responsibility to coordinate all township emergency responseplans. OEM's responsibilities are to identify vulnerabilities, effectively mitigate disasters,public education, respond to all-hazard emergency situations, protect the township'sfirst responders, ensure continuity of government and business, and to facilitate aneffective recovery. OEM will coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies, as wellas private entities to develop, maintain, and implement the Emergency OperationsPlan (EOP). OEM is prepared to activate an Emergency Operations Center during anymajor disaster to allow for the coordination of all support agencies to provide continuityof services to the public.In 2007, the Department implemented the Emergency Notification System. Thissystem enables the Police Department to send out urgent or emergencynotifications to the residents of Montclair with just a few clicks of a computer mouse.Notifications can be sent out to the entire town or to specific areas. Any residents thathave published phone numbers are already in the System Database. However, if youhave an unpublished phone number and would like to receive emergency notificationsyou can be added to the database by calling (888) 221-0002.CRITICAL RESPONSE TEAM C.R.T.The Montclair Police operates a team of specially trained officers thatutilizes special weapons and tactics to combat serious threat events suchas barricaded subjects, hostage situations, active shooter situations, crowdcontrol and many other high risk incidents. These Officers train frequentlywith area SWAT teams as well as the FBI.The prime objective of the Critical Response Team, shall be resolutionof high-risk police situations with minimum use of force, injury and property damageand reducing community tensions during crisis situations.C.R.T. VEHICLEIn 2007 the CRT acquired a newcritical response vehicle through anagreement with Brinks Armored CarService for a cost of $10. This vehiclehas been customized to suit the needsof this highly trained team and willenable them to perform any of theabove mentioned tasks with a higherlevel of safety and efficiency.25

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportHONOR GUARDMISSIONThe Honor Guard is the formal unit of the MontclairPolice Department charged with performing at ceremonialrites or observances. Members of the Honor Guardexemplify professionalism as law enforcement officersand personify decorum and respect while striving towardperfection in the presentation and display of both thecolors of the United States of America and the Townshipof Montclair. A highly trained and disciplined unit, theirfunctions include, but are not limited to:• PARADES • HOLIDAY OBSERVANCES • PUBLIC FACILITY DEDICATIONS• FUNERALS • BURIALS OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS • OTHER PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS(as deemed appropriate)"The Honor Guard exists to pay respect and to give honor to those who serve inexemplary fashion, and more importantly, to remember those who gave their livesin the service of their community. When you see the Honor Guard marching at aparade, performing at public ceremonies or providing services at a funeral, pleaseremember that it is not about the individual recognition or fancy uniforms, but whatis in the heart of each member of the Honor Guard."RAPID DEPLOYMENT TEAM RDTIn addition to the traditional police activities and responsibilities police officersnormally address, we must also address many of the new Homeland Security initiativesthat have been mandated. One of the most significant initiates is the requirement tostaff a Rapid Deployment Team (RDT) as part of the Urban Area Security Initiative(UASI). This team of officers (six members at this time) is part of the Essex CountyRDT, which is a specially trained team of police officers, equipped with specific gear fordealing with terror related incidents. These Officers are required to wear radiationdetectors, not only when assigned to an RDT detail, but on normal patrol as well. Wecurrently have three radiological detectors deployed in patrol.26

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportDEPARTMENT INITIATIVESFALSE ALARM REDUCTION PROGRAMSince the implementation of the False Alarm Reduction Program,we have experienced a 24% reduction in false alarm calls. In2007 we responded to 3,334 false alarm calls as opposed to 4,363in 2006. That’s a reduction of 1,029 calls which equates to a savingsof over 515 man-hours where officers can be assigned to other lawenforcement matters such as directed patrol, radar enforcement etc.TRAINING DIVISIONThe Training Division launched our schoolsafety initiative which provided for a totaldepartment training exercise on activeshooter incidents and school violenceincidents. Every member of the departmentfrom Chief on down was trained in properresponse and tactics for dealing with activeshooter incidents. Police vehicles are nowequipped with ballistic shields acquiredthorough a grant providing necessaryprotection for officers responding to activeshooter incidents.In an effort to further enhance our training, we will be introducing simunitions into ourtraining program. Simunitions, or simulated ammunition, enables our officers to engagein various training exercises that will become as realistic as possible. The necessaryequipment has been acquired through the use of seized narcotics funds. In ourincreasingly violent world, realistic training will assist our officer to be prepared shouldany such incident occur.A CHILD IS MISSINGThe Montclair Police Department has incorporated this valuable toolinto our procedures in early 2007. A Child Is Missing (ACIM) is anational non-profit organization that offers free assistance to lawenforcement by aiding in the recovery of missing persons (includingchildren, elderly, and the disabled). They provide immediate telephonealerts to the surrounding communities when an individual goesmissing. ACIM alerts have led to more than 310 recoveries.The speedy recovery of a missing person is vital to their safety. In conjunction with ourown search and recovery efforts, the ACIM alert system provides additional resourcesduring such a time sensitive situation.27

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportDEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTSCHARITY BASKETBALL GAMEThe Montclair Police Department and the Montclair FireDepartment hosted our third annual Charity Basketball Game onFriday, June 8, 2007. The event took place at Montclair High Schooland benefitted three local charitable causes in their time of need.Once again the Fire Department was victorious despite the PoliceDepartment’s valiant efforts.The participation and dedication shown towards this event has growntremendously allowing members of both the Police Department and the Fire Departmentto help people within our community in a different way. This year’s game raised $19,000which was distributed to the following causes:DION ANDERSONADRENOLEUKODYSTROPHY (ALD)RALPH NICASTRO, JR. SCHOLARSHIPVIOLENT CRIME VICTIMOFFICER KIM NELSONBREAST CANCER SURVIVORFIREFIGHTER JOSEPH CRISCITIELLONON-HODGKIN’S LYMPHOMAPOLICE UNITY TOURThe Police Unity Tour was founded in 1997. The primarypurpose of the tour is to raise awareness and honor officers whohave made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting theircommunities. The secondary purpose is to raise funds for theNational Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum. The PoliceUnity Tour is a bicycle ride which takes place during National LawEnforcement Week in May.Over the course of four days, riders journey from New Jersey to Washington D.C.where they gather with other chapters of the Police Unity Tour (Virginia, Florida, andSouthern California). Together, over 1000 members rideunited into the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.This year Chief David Sabagh, Officers John Bossolt,Brian Fazio, Glenda Rivera, and John Timchak were proudto represent the Montclair Police Department, along sidefellow officers from around the country to help honor ourfallen brothers and sisters.28

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportBICYCLE AUCTIONDEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUEDBIKE RODEOOn Saturday, June 9, 2007, the Community Policing Bureau,hosted our first annual Bike Rodeo at Mt. Hebron School. Theobjective of this event was to provide young bicyclists withsafety instruction to prepare them for the road. At the event,Patty DiFillippo from Mountainside Hospital and her volunteerstaff ensured that all helmets were properly used and providedhelmets to children in need. Lou Cederberg of Diamond Cyclevolunteered his time to provide safety inspections andadjustments to the children’s bicycles. Also, Applegate Farmgave out free ice cream to everybody that attended.Stations were set up depicting different traffic scenarios one may encounter during abicycle ride. These stations gave the children a chance to practice their riding skills andlearn the safety rules of the road in a controlled environment. Approximately 70 children(accompanied by a guardian) attended, 20 bicycles required and received safetyadjustments, and over 40 helmets were given away.On June16, 2007 the Juvenile Aid Bureau, with the assistance of the CommunityPolicing Bureau, conducted the Department Bicycle Auction. The auctioned bicyclescame into the possession of the Department after being abandoned or found on thestreet; some were recovered stolen bicycles that were not retrieved by their owners andsome had been seized as evidence. Approximately 75 bicycles were sold generatingfunds totaling over $2500.00 which were deposited into the Township’s “general fund”.Thirty remaining bicycles and miscellaneous parts were donated to Pedals for Progress,www.p4p.org, which is an organization that donates the bikes to developing countries.These bikes are packed into shipping containers and the recipients repair them whichfosters economic development. We hope to continue to work with Pedals for Progressin the years to come.INTERNSHIP PROGRAMThe Police Department’s Internship Program began in January 2007. The programwas implemented to work in conjunction with Montclair State University’s CriminalJustice Program and has also been extended to the students of Montclair High School.Coordinated by the Traffic Bureau, the program was designed to provide students withinsight into the law enforcement profession in order to aid them should they want topursue this as a career. Two schedules were created, a 90 hour (3 credit) course andan 180 hour (6 credit course). These schedules were designed to cover each and everyaspect of the day-to-day functions of the Montclair Police Department. Each internspent time in every bureau/division, and was shown different aspects of policeoperations from dispatch to Grand Jury, as well as the administrative concept of a policeofficer’s duties. This year one student from Montclair State University and two studentsfrom Montclair High School completed this program.29

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportEXPECTED PROJECTS AND EVENTSCHILD INTERNET SAFETY INITIATIVEMontclair Officers will be providing instruction to townresidents covering the potential dangers of the internet andimportant safeguards. These presentations were researchedand developed with both the parent and the child in mind. Inpartnership with the organization “i-safe”, an internet safetyadvocate, this department will certify and equip individualswho are interested in promoting internet safety for children.This effort was set forth in hopes to make internet safety aswell known as the lesson “never take candy from strangers”.COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM - C.E.R.T.The Police Department along with the Office of Emergency Management and othertownship emergency services will be offering free CERT training to township residents.CERT training is designed to prepare our citizens in the event of a catastrophicdisaster. This training will enable individuals to assist themselves, their families, andtheir neighbors during a critical incident. This training develops skills that are importantto have during a disaster when emergency services may not be available.125 TH ANNIVERSARYThe Montclair Police Department’s origin is tracedback to James McNamara who, in 1884, was thisCommunity’s first police officer. McNamara was soonjoined by two additional police officers, William Dunlopand Hugh Tunney, and our first Chief, Robert English.Together, these Officers set the foundation for a legacyof service.The shield of a Montclair Police Officer is asymbol of the public trust. Respect,accountability, and integrity are the values thatwe have embraced in the fulfillment of ourduties. Every member of this Department tookan oath to uphold the United States Constitutionand to serve this Community with honor. Twoof whom, Alfred Sellick and Raymond Bustard,gave the ultimate sacrifice, laying down theirlives in the line of duty.In 2009 we will invite the community to help us celebrate 125 years of dedicatedservice by the men and women that have worn the uniform and carried the shield ofthe Montclair Police Department.30

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportSPECIAL OLYMPICS TORCH RUNThe mission of The Law Enforcement Torch Run ® is to raiseawareness of the Special Olympics movement worldwide andto secure funding for this vital cause.In 1984, the first New Jersey Torch Run was conceived to raise funds and awarenessfor the Special Olympics program. Today the Torch Run travels 950 miles, originating in27 separate points statewide, and travels through 384 communities with some 2,700officers from all branches of law enforcement participating. The final leg runs into Lion’sStadium at the College of New Jersey and lights the caldron for the Opening Ceremonyof the Special Olympics New Jersey Summer Games.The New Jersey branch of this volunteer organization, headed by a team of 50 TorchRun committee members, raises funds through programs that vary from two PolarPlunges, a Motorcycle Run, the Lincoln Tunnel Challenge Run/Walk, the Adopt-A-CopTorch Run Program, the Plane Pull, numerous Golf Tournaments, and an ever expandingvenue of fundraising initiatives.In 2007, the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey wasnamed second highest grossing fundraising program of its kind in the world. Last yearalone, this group raised a record breaking $ 2,043,162.The Montclair Police Department’s involvement with the Special Olympics began in1996, while a part of Torch Run leg #5, that ran from West Caldwell to Newark. Shortlythereafter, a new Torch Run leg was created under the coordination of Deputy ChiefPerry Mayers. This new Torch Run leg, Leg # 18, runs from West Orange to Bloomfield,running through Verona, Montclair, and Glen Ridge and includes officers from each ofthose jurisdictions plus agents from the F.B.I. and the Federal Air Marshals Service. In2005, Lieutenant Kenneth Miscia joined Deputy Chief Mayers as Torch Run legco-coordinator. Since our involvement in the Law Enforcement Torch Run, we havebeen able to raise over $100,000 for the Special Olympics.If you would like to contribute to this worthy cause, please contactLieutenant Kenneth Miscia at kmiscia@montclairnjusa.org31

AWARD RECIPIENTS “2007”MERITORIOUS SERVICE - CLASS B AWARD“Awarded for an act of bravery intelligently performed involving personal risk of life”OFFICER FRANCIS GOWENMERITORIOUS SERVICE - CLASS C AWARD“Awarded for an act involving grave personal danger in the intelligent performanceof duty, or a highly creditable unusual police accomplishment”CAPTAIN SCOTT ROBERSONSERGEANT THOMAS FLYNNDETECTIVE RAYMOND GULBINDETECTIVE JAMES MILANODETECTIVE TERENCE TURNEROFFICER JOSEPH ANDERSONOFFICER ANTHONY SWANLIEUTENANT JAMES LALORSERGEANT ROBERT ROMITODETECTIVE DAVID O’DOWDDETECTIVE JAMES SNODGRASSOFFICER MICHAEL DEGRAZIOOFFICER PAUL RUSINIAKLIFE SAVING AWARD“An act performed in the line of duty, which through disregard of personalsafety or prompt and alert action, results in the saving of life.”OFFICER PETER MISCIAOFFICER MARIA ARROYOOFFICER SHAWN DEPOEOFFICER DANIEL ENGOFFICER MALIK RIVERSOFFICER MICHAEL LUZZIHONORABLE SERVICE“To any member who performs a credible act in the line of duty which meetssome, but not all, of the requirements for other awards and is unusual innature, showing initiative and showing accomplishment.”DET. LIEUTENANT JAMES LALOR***SERGEANT THOMAS FLYNNDETECTIVE JAMES MILANOOFFICER THOMAS WESTERLUND*OFFICER THOMAS LILOIAOFFICER EDWARD CSUKADET. SERGEANT WILHELM YOUNG*DETECTIVE RICKY SINGLETON*OFFICER ALAN CUMMINGOFFICER ANTHONY CHAPMANOFFICER JOSEPH ANDERSON**UNIT CITATION“Awarded to members of an operating unit that aided in a coordinated effort, beyondan ordinary or routine nature, and that is above and beyond the call of duty which isdone showing acclaim to themselves and the Montclair Police Department.”CAPTAIN MANFORD AYERSDET. LIEUTENANT TODD CONFORTIDET. SERGEANT SCOTT BUEHLERDETECTIVE TYRONE WILLIAMS JR.DETECTIVE JAMES SNODGRASSDETECTIVE RONALD REDMONDOFFICER FRANK TAYLOROFFICER JAMES LYNCHDET. LIEUTENANT JAMES CARLUCCIDET. SERGEANT WILHELM YOUNGDETECTIVE DAVID O’DOWDDETECTIVE JAMES MILANODETECTIVE MIGUEL VELEZOFFICER STEVEN JOHNSONOFFICER PETER MISCIAOFFICER SHAWN DEPOE* Each asterisk indicates an additional award of the same class 32

MONTCLAIR POLICE DEPARTMENTROSTER OF OFFICERSROGER S. TERRYDEPUTY CHIEFDAVID P. SABAGHCHIEF OF POLICEPERRY T. MAYERSDEPUTY CHIEFCAPT. MANFORD G. AYERS CAPT. NICKY CASTELLO CAPT. SCOTT A. ROBERSONCAPT. WILLIAM A. FRAZZANOCAPT. TIMOTHY M. CUMMINGSLT. JAMES MARTIN LT. STEPHEN GRAYBUSH LT. ROBERT ROWANLT. RICHARD PINCK LT. KENNETH MISCIA JR. LT. JOHN BEYERLT. JAMES CARLUCCI LT. RICHARD CAVANAUGH LT. STEVEN LONGOLT. JAMES LALORLT. TODD CONFORTISGT. JOHN LEVERICH SGT. KENNETH GOSS SGT. STEPHEN WYATTSGT. CHARLES LAVERY SGT. JOHN CARLO JR. SGT. ANGEL ROMAN JR.SGT. TRACY FRAZZANO SGT. WILHELM YOUNG SGT. EMIL DULSGT. SCOTT BUEHLER SGT. THOMAS FLYNN SGT. DANIEL PRONTISGT. WILLIAM KAGAN SGT. STEPHANIE EGNEZZO SGT. ROBERT ROMITODET. RICKY SINGLETON DET. WILLIAM COAD DET. RAYMOND GULBINDET. JACQUELINE ALLEN DET. DAVID O’DOWD DET. TYRONE WILLIAMS JR.DET. LYNN MCCARTHY DET. LISA BOWMAN DET. JAMES MILANODET. JAMES SNODGRASS DET. MIGUEL VELEZ DET. CHRISTOPHER BARNESDET. ADAM TOOPS DET. RONALD REDMOND DET. TERENCE TURNEROFC. KIETH STOUTE JR. OFC. WILLIAM ENGLISH OFC. ABDUL MUHAMMADOFC. STEVEN JOHNSON OFC. PHILIP DEFRANK JR. OFC. FRANCIS GOWENOFC. FRANK TAYLOR OFC. MARY DONENGHI OFC. EDWARD HANCOCKOFC. ALAN CUMMING OFC. CHARLES SHAW OFC. ROBERT SMITHOFC. PETER MISCIA OFC. JOHN TIMCHAK OFC. JOHN SANTOSOFC. JOSEPH SAVITTIERI OFC. RICHARD POST JR. OFC. BRIAN FAZIOOFC. KIM NELSON OFC. MICHAEL MONGIOVI OFC. CHRISTOPHER LOCKLEAROFC. DANIEL ENG OFC. JAMES LYNCH OFC. JOHN BOSSOLTOFC. GARTH GUTHRIE OFC. PIERRE FALAISE JR. OFC. TIMOTHY LEEOFC. MARIA ARROYO OFC. THOMAS WESTERLUND OFC. PAUL THOMASOFC. MICHAEL LOCOCO OFC. MALIK RIVERS OFC. JEAN ARTHUR WYPLEROFC. GLENDA RIVERA OFC. MICHAEL WHITTLE OFC. SHAWN DEPOEOFC. ANTHONY CHAPMAN OFC. THOMAS LILOIA OFC. ELISA MACLEANOFC. ROBERT ANDERSON II OFC. MICHAEL DEGRAZIO OFC. BENJAMIN CAMPOSOFC. JOSEPH ANDERSON OFC. JOSELITO NEBIAR OFC. ERICA PETERSONOFC. CHRISTOPHER MCWILLIAMS OFC. ROBERT HANSFORDOFC. MICHAEL LUZZIOFC. RAMIL CARANDANG OFC. JAMAR JONES OFC. CHRISTOPHER JEZEWSKIOFC. VINCENT RUSSO JR. OFC. THOMAS PATTI OFC. JUSTIN SCHAUBOFC. EDWARD CSUKA OFC. ANTONIO COSTANTINO OFC. PAUL RUSINIAKOFC. ANTHONY SWAN OFC. DEAN BERARDI OFC. DAVID RULLOOFC. STEVEN IBERER33

Designed in 1917 by William Fletcher White, the sealwithin the Montclair Police Department Patch containsfour distinct symbols: the Native American symbolizingthe Lenape Indians who made part of their homeland inthe region; the spear representing Dutch Speertown, whatis now the northern part of Montclair named afterDutchman John Speer who settled the area in the early1700’s; the crane for the English Cranetown, what is nowthe southern part of Montclair named after EnglishmanAzariah Crane, who settled the area in the late 1600’s;and finally, the mountain depicted by the navy areabehind the spear represents the First Mountain of theWatchung Mountain Range on which Montclair sits.