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As a result, the Department of Justice recognized our agency as one of eleven in the country implementing strategies of recruiting and diversified hiring. We are committed to hiring people of good character who will serve our community in a proud and respectful manner. Keeping the public aware of breaking news, crime trends, traffic issues, and other important events happening in our community through social media is just another example of the progressive and innovative policing we offer the community. We believe that awareness and crime prevention tips help others avoid becoming victims of crime. All of this is made possible through our Partnership Policing Communications Coordinator, Genevieve Judge. Though she makes it look like an entire team is producing the news around the clock, she alone handles the media requests, updating all social media, and keeping the public informed. This year she was awarded the “ConnectedCOPS Civilian Award for Excellence” at the Social Media and Law Enforcement conference in Niagara Falls, Canada. I am so proud of her efforts. The City of Sarasota is a popular place to live, work, and play. Our partnership and community policing philosophy, under the leadership of our City Manager Tom Barwin, has made a positive impact on our community. The roads are filled with visitors, development is seen throughout the city, and businesses are opening all over Sarasota. I believe people want to live in and visit communities which are clean and safe. Obviously Sarasota is both! It also doesn't hurt that we have a beautiful beach, lots parks and green space, an expansive bay front, vibrant shopping areas, a wide variety of restaurants, and some of the best cultural venues and events in the world. The dedicated officers of the Sarasota Police Department work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to protect and serve all. The relationships formed and the open communication we share is vital to our success. We still have work to do, but I believe we are on the right path. With the support of our community, we are accomplishing great things including another year of overall crime reduction. I credit the officers and civilian employees for their dedication and commitment to our community. If not for their hard work, as well as our community partnerships and support, we would not have seen the 7.3% reduction in crime this year. I hope that you enjoy the new format of our annual report. The photos and facts will give year a deeper insight and appreciation of the people who work for the Sarasota Police Department. Be safe. Chief DiPino 6
POLICE ADVISORY PANEL Civilian oversight of police has been highlighted nationally during the year as a desirable aspect of policing. The City of Sarasota is fortunate to have two established and accepted citizen volunteer organizations which assist the department to partner with the community to achieve the high standards expected of law enforcement. The Independent Police Advisory Panel, whose five volunteer members are assisted by staff support from the City Manager, the City Attorney, the Chief of Police, and the Administrator, Police Advisory Panels (PAP), meets six times each year to consider and if necessary make recommendations to the City Commission on major policy aspects of policing within the City and other global police issues. The Panel’s remit also empowers it to advise and make recommendations on administrative issues referred to it by the City Commission, the City Manager or the Chief. This broad capability has served the department well this year during which the Panel carried out a review of the recommendations by the President’s Task Force on 21 st Century Policing as they apply to the SPD. The Panel concluded that appropriate steps have been taken, many of them in advance of the Report by the Task Force, to meet the perceived challenges of 21 st Century policing, including partnership policing. Other aspects covered by the Panel during the year included recommendations on recruitment standards, procedures and training, and proposals to improve outcome measurement. The Panel also reviewed and commented on the annual report by the Chief on the Use of Force. The five members of the Police Complaint Committee, supported by the Administrator and the Commander, Internal Affairs and Complaint Section, in their monthly meetings, have reviewed 72 Inquiry and 72 Divisional reports of our investigation of complaints made against officers and procedures. Reports of formal investigations by the Internal Affairs and Complaint Section have also come under their scrutiny. As required by the ordinance governing the committee, the attention of the Chief has been drawn to aspects of complaint processing, procedures and practices which members consider need to be addressed and have been informed of the result. In addition, the committee has drawn up a handout for distribution to officers and citizens to advertise issues which arise during contact between them and which have led to complaint in the past. The committee hopes that this will improve mutual understanding and restraint and thus reduce complaints in future. The department appreciates the voluntary work performed by our oversight bodies and looks forward to continuation of the benefits they deliver to us and the community we both serve. To Contact Peter Graham 111 S. Orange Avenue Sarasota, FL 34236 941-951-3622 Peter.graham@sarasotagov.com
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