2012 Annual Report.pdf - City of Spartanburg

Enhancing ConnectionsTechnology • Community • Social Media • Cyber • PartnershipsSPARTANBURG PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT2012 ANNUAL REPORT

MissionWe, the Public Safety Department of Spartanburg, are committed to providing high quality Policeand Fire services in partnership with the community through dedicated efforts and innovative programs.Our success is critical for improving the quality of life in our city through promoting safety whilemaintaining respect for human dignity and the individual rights of our citizens.ValuesIntegrityWe will continue to strive for total honesty and integrity in order to provide a strong foundation forbuilding trust in our community and organization.RespectWe are committed to maintaining the utmost respect for each other and the individual rights of thecitizens we serve.PrideWe are proud to serve in a growing and vibrant community. Our pride and confidence in what we doreflects how we feel about our department and the community we serve.LoyaltyWe are committed to upholding the Constitutions of our nation and state, the principles and valuesof the Spartanburg Public Safety Department, and the trust of the community we serve.AccountabilityWe recognize that in our chosen profession, we are held to a higher level of accountability. Therefore,we accept no less than the highest order of responsibility for our decisions and actions.PartnershipsWe are committed to developing trusting and interactive relationships with the community in orderto foster mutual respect and understanding. These partnerships will enhance the quality of life forall citizens.We realize that the expression of ideas is meaningless unless actively practiced. Therefore, we arededicated to all of the above values in order to promote a professional work place and a safe environmentfor our employees and the citizens which we serve.Important Phone NumbersDirector of Public Safety 596-2376Police DivisionEmergency 911Non-Emergency 596-2222Patrol Division 596-2097Traffic Division 596-2090Special Operations 596-2224Investigation Division 596-2065Victim Specialist 596-2067Forensics 596-2819Narcotics Division 596-2040Property & Evidence 596-2009Records Division 596-2035Crime Prevention 596-2096Animal Services 582-1558Office of ProfessionalStandards and Inspections 596-2034596-2120Fire DivisionMain Fire Station 596-2083Fire Marshal’s Office 596-2449Table of ContentsMessage from the Mayor 4Message from the City Manager 5City Officials 6Message from the Director 7Public Safety Annual Budget 8Public Safety Grants 8SPSD Recruitment 9SPSD Training 9SPSD Accountability 9Vehicle Pursuits 9Law Enforcement Accreditation 10Criminal Investigation 10Unsolved Homicide 10Homeland Security 11Combating Gangs 11Youth Violence Reduction 11Office of Victim Services 12Citizens Academy 12Traffic Enforcement 13Special Events 13Employee Awards 14Fire Division 15Prevention Efforts 15Strategies to Prevent Fires 152012 Statistical Summary 16-19

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Spartanburg Public Safety DepartmentCity OfficialsSpartanburg Public Safety DepartmentDirector of Public SafetyDirector’s OfficeThe Director is responsible for all divisions of the Public Safety Department and has appointed division commandersto oversee the daily operations of each division. Each of the operating divisions has various units thatcarry out the department’s operational and administrative functions. The Office of Professional Standards & Inspectionsand the Office of Planning and Research report directly to the Public Safety Director.Dear Spartanburg Community:Spartanburg City OfficialsMayor Junie L. WhiteWe believe public safety is a product of a committed, conscientiouslyengaging and supportive community. It is those peculiarities that havecontributed to 15 years of safety and crime reduction in our community.As we release our annual report, we celebrate those characteristics of ourcommunity. We have sought the involvement of neighborhood leaders whoprovide valuable input on the issues of improving safety in their respectiveneighborhoods and we are grateful for their efforts.City Council MembersW. Sterling Anderson, II - Council District OneJan Scalisi - Council District TwoRobert Reeder - Council District ThreeCate Brandt Ryba - Council District FourJerome Rice, Jr. - Council District FiveLinda Dogan - Council District SixSpartanburg Public Safety CommitteeJames BittnerSallie Anne BurnettJennifer EvinsChip JohnsonTina LyonVicki SchwartzTodd BridgesGarrow CrowleyWitney FisherFlorence KennedyKitty PayneThe Public Safety Committee serves as a valuable resource to the Public Safety Department of the City of Spartanburg.The Public Safety Committee is comprised of a group of dedicated individuals who volunteer their timeto assist and give recommendations and feedback as we seek to develop and implement programs designed toenhance the services provided by the Department.Recently we had the honor of hosting the International Society ofFire Service Institute of National Instruction of Standards and Technologyand the South Carolina Fire Academy for research and creation ofapproved approaches to fighting fires and firefighter safety. We appreciatethe opportunity to contribute to this national scientific training program. We also applaud the automatic aid effortsand successful relationships with the fire departments that adjoin the city’s jurisdiction.Our role will continue to be a partner in helping to create a viable, positive environment for those who liveand work in the greater Spartanburg community.Sincerely,A. Tony FisherDirectorAbout the DepartmentThe Spartanburg Public Safety Department (SPSD), under the leadership of Director A. Tony Fisher, is committedto working with the community to reduce crime, solve problems and enhancing citizens’ knowledge of fireand crime prevention tactics. We will continue to use various tools, resources and creative approaches along withpositive partnerships and prevention initiatives to enhance police and fire services in the City of Spartanburg andits surrounding areas.6 Spartanburg Public Safety Department 2012 Annual ReportSpartanburg Public Safety Department 2012 Annual Report 7

Spartanburg Public Safety DepartmentAdministrative ServicesSpartanburg Public Safety DepartmentAdministrative ServicesPublic Safety Annual BudgetSPSD Recruitment$ 14,500,000$ 14,000,000$ 13,500,000$ 13,701,552$ 13,349,579$ 13,590,122$ 13,455,321$ 14,060,535The Spartanburg Public Safety Department holds the highest standards for hiring, training, retaining and retrainingits personnel.$ 13,000,000$ 12,791,898$ 12,500,000$ 12,255,081$ 12,000,000$ 1,500,000$ 1,000,000$ 10,500,000$ 11,803,2802005- 2006 2006- 2007 2007- 2008 2008- 2009 2009- 2010 2010- 201 201- 2012 2012- 2013Fiscal YearThe Department actively seeks to recruit quality candidates to maintain authorized staffing levels for fire fighters,police officers and civilian employees.SPSD TrainingWe are fortunate to have many certified instructors in the Fire and PoliceDivisions. Roll Call training sessions are continually created by members atall levels within the Department.2013 Public Safety GrantsThe following funding requests have been or will be submitted to support public safety initiatives.Request Local Match Program$23,614$2,624 Programs For At-Risk YouthThe Department maintains a philosophythat places strong emphasis on providingthe best possible training available. Trainingstandards are reviewed on a continuous basis and training curriculums arefrequently updated to ensure compliance.Police Officers Attended 152 Different CoursesTotal Training Hours 14,691$49,865/yr for 3 yrs$5,539Forensic TechnicianSPSD Accountability$2,000$2,000$2,000$97,000$90,000$700,000$400,000NoneNoneNoneNone$9,000NoneNoneBullet Proof VestsPolice EquipmentFire EquipmentHighway SafetyFire PreventionEnhance Policing StrategiesReduce Violence Against WomenPolicies are reviewed annually to ensure they are current with procedures, addressing evolving technology andchanging legislation. Audits of various areas within the Department are conducted annually to ensure propercompliance, including audits of the Property and Evidence section, Narcotics Unit, and procurement procedures.Periodic reviews of pursuits and officers’ response to resistance by combative individuals are conducted by ourOffice of Professional Standards & Inspections. We recognize that our employees are our strongest asset.Vehicle PursuitsFailure to Stop IncidentsVehicle Pursuits2012 Pursuit DataRecognizing that an acceptable balance must be obtained between theCompliant with Policy2capture of fleeing suspects and the responsibility of law enforcement toNon-Compliant with Policy1protect the general public from unnecessary risks, the Department has aPursuit Related Collisions2strict policy that regulates when officers might engage in the pursuit of aPursuits Resulting in Injuries2vehicle. Suspects Apprehended38 Spartanburg Public Safety Department 2012 Annual ReportSpartanburg Public Safety Department 2012 Annual Report 9DescriptionTotals283

Spartanburg Public Safety DepartmentPolice ServicesSpartanburg Public Safety DepartmentPolice ServicesLaw Enforcement AccreditationSpartanburg Public Safety Law Enforcement was awarded National Accreditationon March 20, 1999 by the Commission on Accreditation for Law EnforcementAgencies (CALEA). The Department is also recognized as an accredited agencywith the South Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation Council (SCLEA) and isa member of the South Carolina Police Accreditation Coalition. Proof that complianceto national standards has been maintained is required to CALEA every threeyears.Homeland SecuritySince December 2005, an agency representative has been appointed to the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force(JTTF). In February of 2012, the FBI along with our JTTF appointee executed search warrants at three locationsas part of a 14 month long investigation into the criminal enterprise of New Deals Market located within the citylimits of Spartanburg. Our appointee initiated this investigation which identified New Deals Market’s criminalenterprise partners as Fast Point Convenience Store in Spartanburg, SC; and PJ’s Wholesale Inc. located in ColumbusOhio. These three businesses were involved in EBT fraud and importing counterfeit goods such as “knockoff” Nike shoes, Ralph Lauren Polo shirts, and New Era 59/50 baseball caps, among others from the People’sRepublic of China.Criminal InvestigationCriminal Investigation Division personnel are required to perform a variety of tasks. In addition to the investigativefunction, employees are responsible for crime prevention, latent examinations, crime scene processing, ganginvestigations, and coordinating programs aimed at reducing youth involvement in crimes.Investigators are assigned to check all tips that are generated through Crime Stoppers as well as those tips thattexters provide through our Text-a-Tip service. These services allow citizens to share information without disclosingtheir identity.Fast Point Convenience StoreSpartanburg, SCNew Deal’s MarketSpartanburg, SCThe JTTF made six arrests and seized over three million dollars of counterfeit goods at these locations. All sixpersons have pleaded guilty to EBT and counterfeit goods charges in United States District Court.Combating Gangs for a Safer CommunityPJ’s Wholesale, IncColumbus, OHUnsolved HomicideOn April 14, 2012, around 9:00 p.m., Tommy “TJ” Williams drove his vehicle into thedriveway and to the rear of a residence on Amherst Dr. in Spartanburg, SC. Mr. Williamswas shot and killed as he opened the door to exit the vehicle. We are still working to identifythe person(s) responsible for the killing of Mr. Williams. Anyone with information aboutMr. Williams’ death or any other crime can provide that information to law enforcementby calling Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC or text TIP649 with your tip to CRIMES(274637).Tommy (TJ) WilliamsYouth Violence ReductionIn 2011, our Department became one of the original participants in the UpstateGang Working Group. The Group works to reduce gang related violence by identifying,prioritizing and targeting the most violent gangs in the Upstate of SouthCarolina. The Upstate Gang Working Group is comprised of local, state and federallaw enforcement agencies.Officer participation in this multi-jurisdictional task force ensures coordination of investigative efforts eliminatesduplication of investigations and allows law enforcement to address all aspects of a particular gang. Because ofthe diversity and capacities of the partner agencies, The Upstate Gang Working Group is able to continually assessand develop actionable gang related intelligence for the benefit of the Upstate and the State of South Carolina.The Youth Violence Reduction Initiative focuses on reducing the likelihoodof juvenile offenders engaging in subsequent criminal or delinquent behavior.The program was started in September 2009. During 2012, 79 juveniles wereenrolled in the initiative. Ninety-nine percent (99%) of the enrollees have successfullycompleted program requirements or are in compliance with programrequirements. The program has a 2% recidivism rate.10 Spartanburg Public Safety Department 2012 Annual ReportSpartanburg Public Safety Department 2012 Annual Report 11CompletedProgram99%Failed Program1%Total Program Participations 79# Completed Program 78# Failed Program 1# Prior Participants 2

Spartanburg Public Safety DepartmentPolice ServicesSpartanburg Public Safety DepartmentPolice ServicesOffice of Victim ServicesOur Victim Specialists provide support services to crime victimsand witnesses in the City of Spartanburg. They providemany services to include crisis counseling, referrals to partneringcommunity agencies for shelter and professional counseling.They served over 960 victims in 2012. They also coordinate our“Day of Prayer” and “Shop with a Cop” as a support to crimevictims.Our Victim Specialists work to protect and preserve the rightsof victims as prescribed by law.Traffic EnforcementInjuries and property damages from traffic collisions cause significant economic losses to families and communities.Traffic collision related injuries and deaths are preventable. Enforcement of traffic violations and driversafety education are effective interventions for improving safety on our roadways. Some of our focus areas forenforcement and education are:• Speeding• Impaired drivingTotal• Distracted driving2005Collisions• Aggressive driving• Child restraintSpeeding4265• Seat beltCitationsCitizens AcademyThe Citizens Academy is a program intended toprovide citizens in our community knowledge of theinner-workings of the Spartanburg Public Safety Department.The program is designed to develop partnershipswith community members and the PublicSafety Department. Information is exchanged to givestudents a better understanding of how they can bestutilize the services that are offered by the SpartanburgPublic Safety.The Public Safety Department implemented theCitizens Academy program in April of 2004, the mostrecent class ended December of 2012. Since the inceptionof the Public Safety Academy, approximately380 people have graduated. Several graduates have made a career choice to seek employment with the City ofSpartanburg and are currently serving as police officers.Citizens who attend the Academy will receivetraining in the following areas: City Fire Divisionoperations, Spartanburg County E-911, SpartanburgCounty Detention, Spartanburg County Courthouse,Property and Evidence, Tactical Operations(SWAT), Narcotics Unit, K-9 demonstration, Traffic,and Forensics.Riding alongside a police officer, donning a firefighter’sprotective gear, and touring the facilitiesare intense experiences and is highly recommendedby past graduates.SPO Charles Moore made 52 DUI arrests in 2012.Special EventsSpecial Event PermitApplications ReviewedDoes not reflect hours of officers working normal schedules or hoursof fire personnel.Public Safety staff plays a vital role in safety planning and providing securityfor many of the Special Events that take place in our city. Our goal isto work with other City departments, event planners, and vendors to ensureprevention of and protection from incidents that could endanger the safety ofthe general public. The City takes a comprehensive planning approach whichrequires the involvement of practically every city department for many of theevents that are held in the City.12 Spartanburg Public Safety Department 2012 Annual ReportSpartanburg Public Safety Department 2012 Annual Report 13213Police Hours Devotedto Event Security2200Seat BeltViolationsChild RestraintViolationsDUIArrestsTotal TrafficCitationsIssued109914018710,600The City of Spartanburg was recently awarded the AAA Carolinas “2012 Outstanding South Carolina TrafficSafe Community” award, recognizing improvements in safety and enforcement efforts.

Spartanburg Public Safety DepartmentEmployee RecognitionSpartanburg Public Safety DepartmentFire ServicesEmployee AwardsOn April 19, 2012, the Public Safety Department recognized the following employees for their contributions toimproving the quality of life in the City of Spartanburg.NON-SWORN EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR - PSA Krystal SextonCOMMUNITY SERVICE (FIRE) -Captain Phillip StarckCOMMUNITY SERVICE (POLICE) - Senior Patrol Officer Derrick Canada, Sergeant Tyrone JohnsonROOKIE FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR - Firefighter Richard FarrHonorable Mention: Firefighter Robert Davis, Firefighter Stephen ElderROOKIE OFFICER OF THE YEAR - Public Safety Officer Robert CheeksFIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR - Captain Scott SharrettOFFICER OF THE YEAR - Master Patrol Officer James GardinerHonorable Mention:Senior Patrol Officer Daniel GordonSenior Patrol Officer Christina ManriquezSenior Patrol Officer Charles MoorePublic Safety Officer II Stephen McClurePublic Safety Officer II Keith SoulesPROBLEM SOLVING (FIRE) - Lieutenant Chipper WilkersonPROBLEM SOLVING (POLICE) - MPO Christopher Banks and SPO Jason TappHonorable Mention: Lieutenant William FosterLEADERSHIP (FIRE) - Battalion Chief Darryl PadgettLEADERSHIP (POLICE) - Sergeant Leslie SmithHonorable Mention:Senior Patrol Officer Jonathan LawsonSenior Patrol Officer Shane MorrowSergeant Paul RoperSergeant Jay SteadmanAnimal Services Technician Michael JohnsonDISTINGUISHED SERVICE - Sergeant Dave FelicianoLIFE SAVING (FIRE) - Captain Matthew Pruitt, Sergeant Jeffrey Dover, Sergeant Christopher Lamb andSenior Firefighter Raymond MayleyLIFE SAVING (POLICE) - Sergeant Leslie Smith, Public Safety Officers Tim Brochin and Robert CheeksDIRECTOR’S AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - Sergeant Paul RoperFire DivisionThe Fire Division is currently nationally accredited and possesses an ISO Public Protection Classification Ratingof 2.Prevention EffortsOver the past several years the Spartanburg Public Safety Fire Division has worked to reduce the number offire deaths and fire related injuries. Fire personnel have engaged in outreach activities at local schools, communityevents and in neighborhoods. In 2012, the Fire Division participated in 343 fire prevention events includingSpring Fling, Fire Prevention Week, Fire in the Streets, Smoke Detector Installations, Station Tours, and other firesafety presentations.Year Children Jr HighHighSchool Adults Seniors Totals2012 7,278 264 38 2,412 240 10,232Strategies to Prevent FiresThe Office of Fire Prevention is staffed with prevention experts who strive to assist the public through communityeducation programs, pre-fire incident planning, and fire safety compliance inspections.Equipping citizens with knowledge of how to prevent fires and respond in the event of a fire is a primary function.Identifying and correcting hazards is the best way to minimize the likelihood of damage or loss of propertyand to ensure the safety of employees, customers, and emergency personnel. We believe that strong preventionefforts are the best measures to improve safety.14 Spartanburg Public Safety Department 2012 Annual ReportSpartanburg Public Safety Department 2012 Annual Report 15Year20082009201020112012Events251271085689Children323998349102Jr High0249114HighSchool0681056Adults5822483742637627Seniors1757212964Citizensserved6313031Fire personnel conducted 89 events and distributed safety information to 803 citizens.864731803

Spartanburg Public Safety Department2012 Statistical Summary2012 Fire InspectionsFire TrainingFire Division In-House Training For 2012Total Number Of In-House ClassesTotal Traning Class Hours For All Three ShiftsTotal Training Man-Hours For All Three Shifts2012 Fire Statistics2012 Inspection ResultsViolations DiscoveredOccupancies Inspected (initial)Occupancies ReinspectedTotal Inspections & Reinspections49 Classes882 Hours16,758 HoursTotal1,8251,5316562,062Certificate Classes Attended By Fire Division PersonnelTotal Number Of ClassesTotal Number Of Class Hours70 Classes1596 HoursIndex CrimesIndex Crimes are defined as murder and non-negligent manslaughter, robbery, forcible rape, aggravated assault,burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson.In the City of Spartanburg, these crimes decreased by 162 in 2012 as compared to 2011. Index Crimes havedeclined dramatically since 2003 (down 19.5%) and continue to remain 26.9% below the ten year average. Thispattern of decline has closely mirrored overall crime rates throughout the United States.600050004000459843994770Spartanburg Public Safety Department2012 Statistical SummaryIndex Crimes4333 4403 44024191375035223360Total Fire IncidentsFire Fatalities3000235023192000230022502234225722334100022002150210020902 11021492 1152073322 202003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 201220501111200019502004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 201200 0 0 002003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Intentional Fires*Crimes Against Persons*Crimes Against Property60504030201003644 4453 54 552003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012* The term “intentional” refers to a fire that has been set where the person doing it should have known the fireshould not be set. An example would be burning trash in the backyard which is prohibited by city ordinance.441827202000180016001400120010008006004002000163915351462151518531700 16862003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 20121522136512454500400035003000250020001500100050003916373041863716 3677 3700350531782968 28842003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012*Includes manslaughter, simple assault and intimidation which are not part of the Index Crimes as definedby the FBI.16 Spartanburg Public Safety Department 2012 Annual ReportSpartanburg Public Safety Department 2012 Annual Report 17

Spartanburg Public Safety Department2012 Statistical SummarySpartanburg Public Safety Department2012 Statistical SummaryHomicideBurglaryViolent Crime vs. Property CrimeIndex Violent Crime14121086420671256 646 62120010008006004002000774802964878945 948788692 70347614%Violent IndexCrime(476)0.4%Murder(2)4%Forcible Rape(19)26.3%Robbery(125)2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 20122003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Forcible RapeLarceny86%Property IndexCrime(2884)69.3%AggravatedAssault(330)403530252015105025020015035332826 27 2623 2319 192003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Robbery219197204188176148 148129 128 125350030002500200015001000500040035030025020028992754256125332439 2441 24432275229720152003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Motor Vehicle Theft365339289266 266 27323822419723.3%All OtherLarceny(673)4.2%Theft of AutoParts/Acc(122)10.5%Theft FromMotor Vehicle(302)Index Property Crime2.6%Theft FromBuilding(76)0.4%Theft FromCoin Machine(12)0.5%Arson(15) 16.5%Burglary(476)3.3%Motor VehicleTheft(96)0.1%PurseSnatching(4)38.4%Shoplifting(1108)Larceny Arrests - Arrestee Residency0.3%Homeless(3)66.4%Non-CityResident(631)5.7%UnknownResidency(55)27.6%City Resident(263)10050015010050096Adult Arrests - Arrestee ResidencyJuvenile Custodies - Residency6005004003002002003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Aggravated Assault475477 479466448398 4113954013304035302520152003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Arson3838363428272623151442.7%Non-CityResident(2349)2.5%Homeless(138)5.7%UnknownResidency(313)49.1%City Resident(2704)45%Non-CityResident(116)55%City Resident(142)101005002003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 20122003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 201218 Spartanburg Public Safety Department 2012 Annual ReportSpartanburg Public Safety Department 2012 Annual Report 19

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