Police Department - City of Downey

City of DowneyFUTURE UNLIMITEDJanuary 2005Mr. Gerald M. CatonCity Manager11111 Brookshire AvenueDowney, California 90241Dear Mr. Caton:On behalf of the men and women of the Downey Police Department, I am pleased to submit ourAnnual Report for calendar year 2004.From a statistical perspective, using standards developed by the Federal Bureau ofInvestigation, reported crime in Downey rose 3%. During the last nine years, this is the thirdyear that an increase in reported crime has been measured, when compared to the previousyear.Of the seven crime categories used in this measurement, increases were reported in twocategories: Robbery +10%, and Theft +16%. Decreases were reported in the other fivecategories: Rape -17%, Aggravated Assault - 25%, Burglary -7%, Vehicle Theft - 6%, andHomicide. Interestingly enough, for the first time since 1967, and only the second time in theDepartment’s 46-year history, the City experienced no homicides. For a city our size, this is anamazing statistic considering the violent world in which we live.Examining reported crime a different way, property crime increased by 5.1% and violent crimedecreased by 10.2%, when compared to the previous year.As we initiated last year, the 2004 Annual Report will be offered in both English and Spanish.Both versions will again be available to the public on-line.Finally, I would like to thank you, the City Council, and our community for all the support theDepartment received this past year.Sincerely,John C. FinchJOHN C. FINCHChief of Police